Mitja Rutnik / Android Authority
I recently broke my Pixel 7. In a span of just a few weeks, I managed to drop it three times, shattering the display to the point it doesn’t even turn on anymore. The final drop was the most damaging: my caseless Pixel plummeted from my pocket straight down onto concrete. Game over.
What’s ironic is that back in December, I wrote a post about how I’ve never actually used a proper case but never damaged any of my phones even remotely. I guess I jinxed it, and now it’s time to dig deep into my wallet and buy a new device.
You’d probably think I’ve learned my lesson and will now start using a case, just like the majority of smartphone users, but you’d be wrong. While I wish I hadn’t dropped my phone and could still use it, I have no regrets whatsoever. My caseless philosophy is here to stay, and a broken screen won’t convince me otherwise.
Do you think I should start using a phone case? 402 votes Yes, that's what a sane person would do. 70 % No, caseless is the way to go. 30 %
Here’s my logic
Robert Triggs / Android Authority
I feel like the odds are on my side. I bought my first mobile phone 26 years ago and my first smartphone 15 years ago, and this is the first time I’ve managed to seriously damage one. While I have dropped a few over the years, the drops were minor, with every device coming out of the situation with a small scratch or two at most.
I’m generally very careful with all my devices, but I had a rough few weeks and just didn’t pay enough attention, handling my phone with a lot less care than I’m used to.
Lesson learned. I won’t make that mistake twice. Considering I’ve been going caseless for well over a decade and this is my first broken screen, I feel like the chances of that happening again anytime soon are minimal. So yeah, I’m going caseless with my next phone, without question.
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