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What has been your experience with Smart phone add ons?

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Real Estate Agent with Dominion Fine Properties SA582226000

    Now that I’m finally in the 21st century with my new Smart phone, the question came up - do I NEED the add ons to the phone - typically the cell phone case and the clear protective shield for the front.

    I asked the wonderfully helpful sales person at Best Buy, Chris L, his opinion.  He stated he had both for his phone and actually showed me his phone.  Then, he stated every sales person at the store also had one with two different sales people showing me their phones.  Best Buy has a Samsung Experience booth  with a Samsung representative who mans the booth to teach new users.  He had one, but he also went further to state that, while the new phones are much more drop resistant than in previous years, with the cost involved in time and money to replace the phone, why risk it for such nominal costs.  

    What has been your experience?  Have you purchased these add ons?             

 

    Well, I did - I like that I wouldn’t have to look at some scratch on the front, particularly as I usually just drop my phone into my purse and go.  And, I’m not the most graceful person in the universe and have been known to trip over cracks in the side walk.  So, my phone is as protected against abuse and clumsiness as possible.

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Juli Vosmik

Dominion Real Estate Partners, LLC

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Liz Wallace
Century 21 Sherlock Homes - Rockville Centre, NY
Broker C21 Sherlock Homes, Rockville Centre, LI, N

I have the case and I think it's a good idea and I did purchase the plastic protective sheets but I really didn't like them and so threw them away.  I have this phone for about three years and it's still hanging in there but it's time for an upgrade.

Jan 28, 2014 09:34 PM
Rob D. Shepherd
RETIRED - Florence, OR
RETIRED

I spent the $35 for the rubber case. So far I have not dropped it, only got it over the holidays. Others tell me it has saved them! A little off topic is, What I did do is set it up to NOT beep everytime an email comes in. If you have a chance read my post." I have figured out how to not become one of them",

Jan 28, 2014 09:59 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

None, I still have a "stupid" phone.

Jan 28, 2014 10:04 PM
Juli Vosmik
Dominion Fine Properties - Scottsdale, AZ
Scottsdale/Cave Creek, AZ real estate 480-710-0739

Liz, I just got mine for FREE at Best Buy.  And, the plastic covers have changed so much.

Rob, I've already set mine for that, as well.  Since I get over 150 emails a day - that beep would drive me NUTS, lol.

Roger, I resisted for 5 years.  But, it's FREE this week at Best Buy for most/many of the phones or just $50.  At least for the Samsung.  Catch up with me, LOL.  

Jan 29, 2014 01:03 AM
Nancy Laswick
United Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
Your REALTOR® For The Valley Of The Sun

Juli, I recently had to get a new phone--- it turns out you really can "wear them out" and I have learned the hard way that an investment in the most protective case you can find is worth every penny.

Jan 29, 2014 01:16 AM
Geri Sonkin
Douglas Elliman Real Estate 516-457-7103 - Merrick, NY
Long Island Real Estate & Staging Expert

I've determined my smart phone is often much smarter than I am.  It occasionally even calls people while still seated in my purse.  What a phone!  Have fun with yours. I have everything for my phone, including more apps than I'll ever use, but then again, I'm a hoarder.

Jan 29, 2014 10:16 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Juli, I always get the protective case and screen protector...just makes sense for me.

Feb 06, 2014 05:59 AM