Protecting gadgets from mechanical damage: what's in use now and how it helps

Most often electronic devices are injured in a fall, and screens are scratched by keys in the pocket or bag. Depending on the force of the impact, the type of surface on which the device fell, there are cracks, scratches or dents. To keep your gadget from damage, use special means of protection.

How to protect your smartphone from damage

Protection is required for all elements of the phone, because he often other devices are in the hands and can fall. Cases for smartphones isolate the back and sides. They keep the electronic device from scratches and cracks, prevent damage to internal parts from the impact, mitigating its force. 

The most common materials of cases for smartphones:

• Plastic is thinner than silicone, harder, which reduces its protective properties.
• Plastic combined with silicone combines strength and elasticity, slides over the fabric and absorbs the force of the impact well.
• Leather looks stylish and is pleasant to the touch. Cases are made with a flip cover on the screen side.
• Silicone or rubber elastic materials and absorb shocks well. Cases do not slip on the fabric, so they are uncomfortable for those who wear smartphones in the pocket of jeans or pants. 

Suitable case for your smartphone fits closely to the body, repeats its shape on all sides. High-quality product with smooth edges, it has no scuffs and scratches. It is important that the case was provided protection for the camera.

The screen is the most vulnerable part of the smartphone. To prevent its surface from scratching, it is glued a film. It is transparent, glossy, matte or mirror. Hydrogel screen films are different in that scratches on them are erased over time, and with a little heat they are smoothed out at once. However, the films do not have high shock resistance properties.

Tempered glass protects the display in the event of a fall. With a strong impact, the insulating surface can often form a crack, a chip, but the smartphone screen will remain intact. The thicker the glass, the higher the shock resistance properties. The optimal thickness of 0.2-0.3 mm. Coatings with higher values can reduce the sensitivity of the screen.

How to protect tablets and laptops from damage

These larger gadgets are also protected from damage by films, screenshields and covers. Insulation is especially necessary for tablets, because they are often in the hands, they can fall and scratch in bags against sharp objects.

The most in demand covers for tablets in the form of a book. If its sides around the perimeter of the screen to the width of the frame, it also protects the screen. When dropped on a flat surface display does not touch it due to the fact that the trim cover stands and takes the impact on itself. Cover with folds also serves as a convenient stand.

How to protect headphones from damage

Bluetooth headphones work wirelessly, so they don't get tangled up in the contents of bags and pockets. However, they do scratch against hard and sharp objects and pick up dust and debris.

To protect your headphones, use anti-shock cases made of hard plastic, elastic rubber, or silicone. They close tightly, isolating the contents. Cases come in a minimalist style, as well as with patterns and different shapes. For wired headphones also come with special cases. Wires are twisted and fixed in them. 

Is there a protection for gadgets, which will 100% protect them from injury? Unfortunately, such inventions are still in development. However, if you put your electronic device in a strong case and glue a quality glass on the screen, it will reduce the damage to a minimum or even eliminate them.