Dropped my immaculately kept iPhone 5

[soren203]

I'm crushed right now, since the day I got my iphone 5 almost 2 years ago I've always had it with a screen protector on and an otterbox defender. I've kept it in perfect condition minus some dust in the speaker grill & the little holes at the bottom. About 2 months ago I switched the defender for something more slim, today I dropped it on the road...my heart broke with my phones perfect bezel. The damage was 2 huge dents on the top right corner & some rough glass along the top of the phone. Few minor scratches at the bottom.

I know this is a huge first world problem and there is no point to this point, but you know the iPhone is a significant investment and I like to try and take care of my belongings.

Just hold me imore friends.

 

[Speedygi]

So sorry to hear that, buddy...maybe it's time for an upgrade to the 5s, it's never too late.

 

[anon(4698833)]

I used to be a clear proponent of not using a case...but I tell you, since getting this 5S, I have dropped it so many times (more than I ever remember dropping any other iPhone I've owned) and I thank GOD every time that I have a case on it. I love the form factor of the iPhone, and it kills me to cover it with a case, but you know...it's a small sacrifice to keeping it clean and ding free.

 

[pr1nce]

Sorry to hear about your accident. That's just an awful feeling. I hope the best for you and your iPhone.

 

[kataran]

Breathe my fellow iphone Brother

That's a hard pill to swallow. It's time for a 5s it's the only remedy to the pain your feeling

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

When you say you "dropped it on the road" do you mean literally on a road while driving?

 

[Almeuit]

It always sucks when this happens but I'd hold out for the new iPhone 6 since it's not to far off... And just survive with the damage. You can then protect that thing like you did this one and have it for a good long while .

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[EmceeGeek]

Oh man, I would be crushed too! It's so easy to damage any phone though. Always keep it well protected if you fear damage. iPhone IS a huge investment

Just hold me imore friends.

*holds*

 

[Hansana]

I know how you feel. Same thing happened with my 5S. I have shown this in another thread as well.

 

[dfb8085]

Any screen protector on it


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[dfb8085]

Wow makes me 2nd guess taking off my defender and putting on a slimmer case. Decisions decisions


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[Elizabeth2]

Wow makes me 2nd guess taking off my defender and putting on a slimmer case. Decisions decisions


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For a slimmer case try the tech21 impact mesh. They have a band of this stuff call D30 that you find in football helmet to absorb impact.