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I immediately put a transparent case around my device as soon as I get it and put a screen guard on it as well. My wife mocks me saying that it totally kills the device's looks but considering how integral having a functioning phone at all times is to... well, existing (and accessing any Govt. service in my country), I take the hit in aesthetics for extra durability.

As a result, all my phones end up looking pristine several years into them being used.

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Modern phones are really resistant. I have an almost 5 years phone that I never used a case or a screen guard with it and have been fine with this decision.

Modern devices are already massive, putting a case on then make them even bigger, and in my opnion more prone for falling from your hands.

And I have the extra-advantage of being able to easily locate my phone on family gatherings as I am usually the only one who doesn't have a case. :-)

> As a result, all my phones end up looking pristine several years into them being used.

They look pristine except for being wrapped in a case and a screen guard. It's a bit like how some people wrapped TV remote controls in plastic film.

Don't get me wrong, I also put a case around my phone, but it makes it look fugly from day one.

I think the parent's point about "looking pristine" is less about the aesthetics of it than a way to say that it's intact and fully functional, no wear and tear that would force the user to replace it

Yeah, I get it... but it looks fugly. Beauty has some intangible value, too.

I keep it in cover and film on screen since except IT in my free time I like masonry and I drop my phone like 10 times a month and it is still alive after four years :D

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