Mobile Phone Faceplates Have A Dual Purpose - Style … Protection

Posted by Albert Bitar

November 8, 2009

Cell Phone Faceplates - What Are They Used For?

Almost all cell phones nowadays, and even in earlier days, have covers for them. These covers are usually called cell phone faceplates, snap on protectors, or just plain protectors. These components for protection and style come in a many forms: colors, styles, textures, and designs. Mobile phone faceplates are also available with different logos of: sports teams, people, television shows, bands, or anything else you can think of. Most shops that sell faceplates have a vast assortment full of protectors for each and every type of person.

What’s The Purpose Of Faceplates?

Cell phones, no matter what brand, are delicate and prone to breakage and malfunction if they are not cared for properly. Most people who own a cell phone have dropped it once or twice; some even in the hundreds. But, cell phones are not cheap, and if you do not have insurance on the phone, you are even more at risk of being stuck with buying a brand new phone.

Cell phone faceplates protect the phone so you do not have to worry about smashing it to bits when it is dropped. Also, cell phone faceplates offer one more layer of protection against the mechanical guts of your cell phone and a source of water.

Not only do faceplates help protect the phone from getting nicked, chipped, or damaged, they also offer the additional benefit of style for the owner, because faceplates are usually seen as part of the owners’ personality. For example, a colorful faceplate can be used to match the style of dress. Plus mixing and matching is simple and easy since there are so many faceplate styles, and categories to choose from, not to mention most cell phone faceplates are inexpensive making it even more enticing to have more than one for that special occasion.

Sellers of Cell Phone Faceplates

Most of the top brands like Motorola, iphone, Blackberry, LG, Nokia, Samsung, Sanyo, Sony Ericsson, Kyocera, and Sanyo have some sort of faceplate made for them and if any other models, or new brand of cell phones are introduced to the market place, manufacturers will be on top of designing a series of cell phone faceplates for those specific models that are most popular, and selling fast.

Mobile phone faceplates are readily available online, and off. Not only are there an almost infinite amount of cell phone faceplate designs online, you can also visit your local cell phone accessory store, or mall where many retailers are set up offering a wide selection of protectors. Although availability is wide, not all cell phone faceplates are the same. Make sure that it is tough enough to last, and help protect your phone from damage when dropped or bumped against hard, or sharp surfaces.

If you buy one for a few bucks, chances are it will fall apart in a short period of time. It is important to remember that you get what you pay for in many cases, and mobile phone faceplates are no exception to the rule. Also along with the strength and ruggedness, make sure the faceplates you are looking at are compatible with your particular phone. For example, if you have a large phone with many functions like a Blackberry, then you’ll want to make sure the protector matches the face of your phone so that you can operate it properly, i.e. the buttons and/or screen are not covered so you cannot access them without hindrance.

The Cost Of Cell Phone Faceplates

Depending on the brand, cell phone faceplates can cost anywhere from $5-$40. Cell phones like the Blackberry, myTouch, and iTouch might run a little bit more. But, for the most part cell phone faceplates are very reasonable in price. In addition to the model and brand, materials also play a part in how much you will pay for the protector. Leather protectors are always more and some manufacturers have made exclusive gem-studded cell phone faceplates for wealthy individuals to enjoy.

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