# iPhone 3G Case **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [July 13, 2008, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3g-case/456369 "2008-07-13T22:51:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Red\_Barchetta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/da6949/32.png) [@Red\_Barchetta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Red_Barchetta)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3g-case/456369/1 "2008-07-13T22:51:55Z")
Alright, so I have an iPhone 3G now, but I’m paranoid to tote the damn thing anywhere without a case. My ideal case would be a non-rigid case (that’s not too thick) with a flip-up flap, to protect the screen. Any suggestions for this iphone n00b? ---
**Author:** ![wasson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/4da419/32.png) [@wasson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wasson)\ **Post date:** [July 13, 2008, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3g-case/456369/2 "2008-07-13T23:49:31Z")
Don’t worry about it and throw it in your pocket. The glass is surprisingly scratch resistant, so you don’t need to worry about that. The plastic back may scratch, but you’ll have a better iPhone experience if you drop the paranoia and use the phone. ---
**Author:** ![MilTan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@MilTan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MilTan)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3g-case/456369/3 "2008-07-14T01:17:16Z")
Most of the Apple Store employees were recommending hard cases, as opposed to soft cases. But that’s probably personal preference – the iPhone is pretty sturdy, and should stand up to a fall, even without a case. For the screen, you’re probably better off buying a screen protector, rather than having the case cover the screen. From talking to people, I think the matte protectors are better than the glossy ones. ---
**Author:** ![xash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/c6cbf5/32.png) [@xash](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/xash)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 9:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3g-case/456369/4 "2008-07-14T09:05:44Z")
I use BodyGuardz and it rocks. It’s a scratch resistant full body clear cover. Not sure if they offer one for iPhone 3G yet: [http://www.bodyguardz.com/Apple\_iPhone\_3G\_p/nl-baip-0608.htm](http://www.bodyguardz.com/Apple_iPhone_3G_p/nl-baip-0608.htm) iLounge is a great place for iPhone accessory reviews. Check out their reviews of iPhone 3G cases: > **[iLounge](https://www.ilounge.com)** > > iLounge is an independent provider of information about Apple Inc.'s iPod, iPhone and iPad digital media players, accessories, and related software. ETA: Changed link to iPhone 3G. They do have an iPhone 3G cover. ---
**Author:** ![Glory](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/7cd45c/32.png) [@Glory](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glory)\ **Post date:** [July 14, 2008, 2:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3g-case/456369/5 "2008-07-14T14:28:57Z")
I absolutely love this site - pricey but I’m contemplating the chocolate brown flip case. Off to go read case reviews! ---
**Author:** ![Sleel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/73ab20/32.png) [@Sleel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sleel)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2008, 7:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/iphone-3g-case/456369/6 "2008-07-15T07:55:48Z")
I got [Invisible Shield](http://www.zagg.com/) for my Nano. Works great, barely visible at all, tough, and makes the surface just slightly more tacky so provides a better grip than the machined surface. I bought a wallet-type case at the store, but haven’t used it since putting the film on because it’s not as convenient and the film seems to provide plenty of protection.