iPhone went bouncy bouncy down the street

Feek · 24-02-2009, 23:28

I got out of the car outside mums this evening and managed to drop my iPhone from about four foot up into the air onto a hard concrete surface. This is very unusual for me, I'm normally very careful about how I look after things and it's really out of the ordinary for me to drop stuff like this. I wasn't happy.

The phone is undamaged but the case it was in isn't. In fact it's knackered.

I hate to think what state the phone would be in now if it hadn't been in the Switcheasy CapsuleNeo case. I've emailed them with details of what happened and I'm hoping I can buy a replacement back piece (the part which has broken). If not, I'll buy another case of the same type.

It just goes to show that no matter how careful we are, accidents can happen and I'm just pleased that I had my iPhone in a decent case.

Haly · 24-02-2009, 23:38

Ouch! Glad the phone's ok now

I dropped mine months back and caused a small dent but they seem surprisingly sturdy little things.

Then again mine's in for repair now so maybe not so sturdy

Mark · 24-02-2009, 23:42

I dropped my HTC TyTN onto a railway line. I'm really glad that was in a case as I don't think falling onto hardcore would have done the screen any good at all.

Seems the case has done it's job though. Good move.

iCraig · 25-02-2009, 00:01

Better the case, then the phone.

Desmo · 25-02-2009, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

I hate to think what state the phone would be in now if it hadn't been in the Switcheasy CapsuleNeo case.

That sounds like one of those really cheesy adverts

Sounds and looks like the case has done it's job though.

Pebs · 25-02-2009, 14:35

Nasty

I really don't know how but I've never dropped either of mine and I've had them since not long after the original was launched. I have a little folio leather case for mine which I love...I bought a new identical one and couldnt bear to get rid of the original, it just feels nice! I've not seen a cover I like other than this one, not that I've looked much.

A Place of Light · 25-02-2009, 19:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCraig

Better the case, then the phone.

Definitely.
I've still got the accidental damage cover on mine, but as I'm the most careful person in the world (sorry, this was a figure of speech and I'm neither claiming to BE the most careful person in the world nor am I actually the most careful person in the world and waving my imaginary e-penis about the fact

) I'm starting to think that I may as well cancel the £7/month or so and save the money.

@the OP.
You just made a good commercial for the phone case.

Feek · 25-02-2009, 19:22

I can make an even better commercial - The manufacturers of the case replied and all they want is my original transaction ID and they'll replace the broken part FoC

A Place of Light · 25-02-2009, 19:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feek

I can make an even better commercial - The manufacturers of the case replied and all they want is my original transaction ID and they'll replace the broken part FoC

Result!
Good to see companies giving this kind of service to their customers, especially in the current climate.

Mark · 25-02-2009, 20:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by A Place of Light

Definitely.
I've still got the accidental damage cover on mine, but as I'm the most careful person in the world (sorry, this was a figure of speech and I'm neither claiming to BE the most careful person in the world nor am I actually the most careful person in the world and waving my imaginary e-penis about the fact

) I'm starting to think that I may as well cancel the £7/month or so and save the money.

... and then promptly get walked into by Huddy. You can be as careful as you like but there's no accounting for others.

24-02-2009, 23:28	#1
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	iPhone went bouncy bouncy down the street I got out of the car outside mums this evening and managed to drop my iPhone from about four foot up into the air onto a hard concrete surface. This is very unusual for me, I'm normally very careful about how I look after things and it's really out of the ordinary for me to drop stuff like this. I wasn't happy. The phone is undamaged but the case it was in isn't. In fact it's knackered. I hate to think what state the phone would be in now if it hadn't been in the Switcheasy CapsuleNeo case. I've emailed them with details of what happened and I'm hoping I can buy a replacement back piece (the part which has broken). If not, I'll buy another case of the same type. It just goes to show that no matter how careful we are, accidents can happen and I'm just pleased that I had my iPhone in a decent case. __________________

24-02-2009, 23:38	#2
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Ouch! Glad the phone's ok now I dropped mine months back and caused a small dent but they seem surprisingly sturdy little things. Then again mine's in for repair now so maybe not so sturdy __________________ Halycopter

25-02-2009, 00:01	#4
iCraig iCustom User Title Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,250	Better the case, then the phone. __________________

25-02-2009, 14:35	#6
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	Nasty I really don't know how but I've never dropped either of mine and I've had them since not long after the original was launched. I have a little folio leather case for mine which I love...I bought a new identical one and couldnt bear to get rid of the original, it just feels nice! I've not seen a cover I like other than this one, not that I've looked much. __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

25-02-2009, 19:22	#8
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I can make an even better commercial - The manufacturers of the case replied and all they want is my original transaction ID and they'll replace the broken part FoC __________________

24-02-2009, 23:42	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	I dropped my HTC TyTN onto a railway line. I'm really glad that was in a case as I don't think falling onto hardcore would have done the screen any good at all. Seems the case has done it's job though. Good move.

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