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Default Skin instead of a case?

I love the feel of this phone without a case on it. rather than a case are those skins like bodyguardz or whatever they are called just as effective?

What do I look for and how much can I expect to spend?
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I dont believe a skin would "cut it". IF you want some protection, get a soft or hard rubber case. Im sporting the hard rubber clear blue now till otterbox gets here end of month.
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I had a Ghost Armor skin on my Gnex the entire time I owned it, worked perfectly.
Its great for preventing scratches or scuffs. Drops? Ehh.. ? Although I have seen friends drop phones w/cases and still break em so?
It also adds more grip, just like a case would, but no extra bulk.

Sadly Ghost Armor has nothing for the One series yet... here are some pics of what I had on the Gnex.

https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/5031...Armor?h=be4a4f
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I had a Ghost Armor skin on my Gnex the entire time I owned it, worked perfectly.
Its great for preventing scratches or scuffs. Drops? Ehh.. ? Although I have seen friends drop phones w/cases and still break em so?
It also adds more grip, just like a case would, but no extra bulk.

Sadly Ghost Armor has nothing for the One series yet... here are some pics of what I had on the Gnex.

https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/5031...Armor?h=be4a4f
I emailed Ghost Armor to ask them if they had plans for the HOX. I haven't heard back yet
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I emailed Ghost Armor to ask them if they had plans for the HOX. I haven't heard back yet
haha I did that a few days before the AT&T one was shipped out, never heard back either.
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Ghost armor is great. A kiosk just opened up in the mall near me. I sure hope they get their skins soon
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I bought a full body Zagg protector (only covers the screen and back) and I'm happy with it.

Will I buy a case?? Probably not. I don't want to cover the phone and make it even bulkier.

Am I worried about dropping it? Of course but I did a great job without dropping my captivate so I'm pretty confident I won't have issues with only a zagg protector on the HTC One X.

It cost about $30 at ATT.
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I bought a full body Zagg protector (only covers the screen and back) and I'm happy with it.

Will I buy a case?? Probably not. I don't want to cover the phone and make it even bulkier.

Am I worried about dropping it? Of course but I did a great job without dropping my captivate so I'm pretty confident I won't have issues with only a zagg protector on the HTC One X.

It cost about $30 at ATT.
That is what I am using also, works well
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I bought a full body Zagg protector (only covers the screen and back) and I'm happy with it.

Will I buy a case?? Probably not. I don't want to cover the phone and make it even bulkier.

Am I worried about dropping it? Of course but I did a great job without dropping my captivate so I'm pretty confident I won't have issues with only a zagg protector on the HTC One X.

It cost about $30 at ATT.
Any way you can post a picture of the back, I had these on my 3GS but not my inspire... how does it work with the curve of the phone, the corner and the HTC logo on the back.. any issues with not sticking right or anything?
 
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Any way you can post a picture of the back, I had these on my 3GS but not my inspire... how does it work with the curve of the phone, the corner and the HTC logo on the back.. any issues with not sticking right or anything?
Here is the back of mine with the Zagg Invisible Shield installed. Had to work the corners down with a dry rag during installation but it fits perfectly.