Is a cover needed for the HTC Hero and such phones?

misetusame · 22-03-2010 11:31AM #1

For those of you who already have an HTC, would you recommend buying a leather-type cover for it?

I'll be getting a Desire. I want to just use it as a phone that doesn't need a cover, but maybe that would be unwise...

gerkeo · 22-03-2010 11:39AM

I have the Hero and the first thing i bought for it was a cover, it improved the handling of the phone too.
THe one i got was not leather though, it was a plastic / silicone feeling one, got it from ebay Link

flugel · 22-03-2010 11:47AM

I got a kit off ebay, had both silicone and a leather cover that flips over the screen. Used the silicone at first but didn't like the feel of it plus it gathered loads of dust. Use the leather one now. Feels better and its peace of mind having the screen protected at all times

Doc Daneeka · 22-03-2010 12:00PM

I use no cover and the phone is holding up very well, just keep in a pocket on it's own and keys/change in the other. Do use a screen protector which is practically unnoticeable once applied.

mooman · 22-03-2010 12:32PM

A cover might not be necessary as the phone has a Teflon coating but I would recommend a screen protector, I bought this one a few months ago and it works very well.

misetusame · 22-03-2010 12:43PM

Sounds like I'll be getting a cover kit then.

Just a question on the screen protector, doesn't that affect how the touch screen works on the capacitive screen?

mooman · 22-03-2010 04:21PM

misetusame wrote: »

Just a question on the screen protector, doesn't that affect how the touch screen works on the capacitive screen?

Not even slightly, I honestly can't even find mine to take it off its so discreet:D

lord lucan · 22-03-2010 05:15PM

I've a Nexus One and have no cover or screen protector on it. When i go out i usually pop it into the nylon pouch that it came with. I'm thinking of getting a leather case for it that has a flip cover though,just for peace of mind.

lord lucan · 22-03-2010 07:01PM

I've just ordered one of these:https://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4963&t_mode=des.

misetusame · 22-03-2010 08:09PM

Thanks for the link.

100gSoma · 23-03-2010 12:41PM

Isn't the screen on the Nexus one (and therefore the desire) scratch resistant? Seemed a few forums and review sites said it was?
My mate has a hero snice June 09 and never used a screen protector and there is not a mark on it?

scary http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/htc-hd2-scratch-test

angel01 · 23-03-2010 01:58PM

100gSoma wrote: »

Isn't the screen on the Nexus one (and therefore the desire) scratch resistant? Seemed a few forums and review sites said it was?
My mate has a hero snice June 09 and never used a screen protector and there is not a mark on it?

scary http://pocketnow.com/hardware-1/htc-hd2-scratch-test

Guess I don't need to bother with one for the HD2 then

:D

100gSoma · 23-03-2010 04:43PM

hopefully it will come with a little glove/sleeve holder like the Nexus one did. That'll do the job nicely for pocket sharp things.

Is a cover needed for the HTC Hero and such phones?

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