_posts/2014-10-29-the-wirecutter-on-the-best-iphone-6-case.md
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title: The Wirecutter on The Best iPhone 6 Case
date: 2014-10-29 13:35:07 -05:00
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- iPhone
- iPhone cases
- reviews
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link_url: http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-iphone-6-case/
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Yesterday, I went out and got myself an iPhone 6.[^1] I've had an iPhone since the iPhone 4, and at first I had a screen protector on it, and a bulky case.[^2] When I upgraded to an 5s last year, I decided that I wasn't going to use a case anymore. I wanted it naked so as to not devalue the beauty and design of the phone.
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<img src="{{ site.url }}/uploads/2014/10/iPhone5s-front.jpg" alt="My iPhone 5s on the front side. You'll notice no huge scratches or dings.">
<figcaption>My iPhone 5s on the front side. You'll notice no huge scratches or dings.</figcaption>
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It wasn't that bad. The phone did pretty well on some minor drops. I made it a point to treat the phone as if it had a case, but still take care of it as much as possible. In my opinion, the phone still looks pretty great, but I've included some pictures[^3] for you to judge yourself.
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<img src="{{ site.url }}/uploads/2014/10/iPhone5s-back.jpg" alt="The back side of my iPhone 5s. Again no scratches! I've had this phone for a year, and that it's in such great condition without a case, is pretty surprising.">
<figcaption>The back side of my iPhone 5s. Again no scratches! I've had this phone for a year, and that it's in such great condition without a case, is pretty surprising.</figcaption>
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With that said, when I got the new iPhone, I decided to look into cases just for kicks. *The Wirecutter* did an amazing review of cases, and in fact they recommend one as "the best (so far)". I've linked the full article and review above. If you're also looking for a case, I think you'll find their opinions interesting. I ordered one, and will write something on it once I've used it for a month or two.[^4]
[^1]: This is the first impulse buy that I've made in a really long time. My girlfriend had to get a new phone, and she went with the iPhone 6. After seeing it, I just had to have it.
[^2]: If you remember that phone, you'll remember that the actual phone was bulky, so you're basically carrying around a brick with a case on it.
[^3]: Pictures taken with my new iPhone 6.
[^4]: One review on Youtube said, "Some people complain about the wear on this case. I've had it for a couple of days, and I haven't noticed any wear." Really? Maybe it's because you've only had the case for a couple of days?!