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With the keyboard out and texting my fingers resting behind the display keep peeling up one of the clear plastic pieces. They look as though they are meant to be removed. The middle one even looks to have a tab. ???
Indeed. I didn't notice it until you told me. My advice would be to leave them there as long as they are still undamaged. They are probably there for a reason.
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They look as though they are meant to be removed.
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If they look like they are meant to be removed then maybe they ARE meant to be removed
I peeled them off on the very first day and the case haven't fallen to pieces yet
if u mean those plastics that are similiar to the one on the screen wehn u bought it yes i also took em of first day i got my x1
TAKE THEM OFF!!! One of the biggest thing on my annoyance list is when people leave the sticky plastic on new nelectronic devices such as phones/dvd players etc!! GRRRRR
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TAKE THEM OFF!!! One of the biggest thing on my annoyance list is when people leave the sticky plastic on new nelectronic devices such as phones/dvd players etc!! GRRRRR
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Ok, ok!!!! It was just the fact that they are a bit under the other half and they don’t stop it from working. Not holding something close while in transit or what not. Sometimes I’ve even seen the removal of such things documented, like on printers and such. Don’t get me started on the battery cover and the paranoia enduing cracked/paint chip threads. I thought they may be needed for spacing. Something is putting little rub marks on the return key.
vinokirk said:
TAKE THEM OFF!!! One of the biggest thing on my annoyance list is when people leave the sticky plastic on new nelectronic devices such as phones/dvd players etc!! GRRRRR
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Or people having all the crappy stickers on their cameras/laptops etc etc..
It's even worse if they are sticked onto the device crooked :S
vinokirk said:
TAKE THEM OFF!!! One of the biggest thing on my annoyance list is when people leave the sticky plastic on new nelectronic devices such as phones/dvd players etc!! GRRRRR
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Hell yes! I hate that too! My sister had a washing machine that had all the promotional stickers on it that were for the shop display, including "Free sample washing powder inside" they were still there 18mths later!
apprentice said:
Hell yes! I hate that too! My sister had a washing machine that had all the promotional stickers on it that were for the shop display, including "Free sample washing powder inside" they were still there 18mths later!
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Isn't that just lovely. FTW
Yes, of course I removed the protection plastic
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Hell yes! I hate that too! My sister had a washing machine that had all the promotional stickers on it that were for the shop display, including "Free sample washing powder inside" they were still there 18mths later!
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Chuckle. Perhaps it improved the washing ability of the machine?
I also removed the stickers - seeing they have the handy "pull me" tab. Did think twice though, as in "leave the factory stickery on the screen until you get a brando ultraclear screen protector" vibe. That was of course until I thought, perhaps they might get stuck in the mechanism, and anyway, no one looks at the back anyway cause 50% it's closed, and when it's open the screen's on the other side (no insult - just my thought process).
Seriously though, I think it's awesome that they were there - yet another indication of a slick phone. (not just the front which is protected from scratches until the customer gets it.
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Really?
What sort of marks - maybe you have a picture?
I haven't noticed anything, and anyway - there should be enough clearance between the screen and the keyboard when it slides back and forth.. Unless of course it's the protector which is making the wear?
I am also getting "rub" marks, and i removed the plastic on day 1.
Not only on the return key, but also on the tab key.
It may also be on the windows key,and also the ok key, but its a bit early to say yet.
My phone will get some abuse, as i work in the building/Landscaping trade, and sand and grit is always finding its way into my pockets at work.
Also, i tend to keep my phone in a case, in my inside jacket pocket, and i would guess that it is being squeezed together quite a bit in daily motion. This might be closing the gap between keyboard and screen sections of the phone, thus causing the rubbing, and marking i am experiencing.
Hopefully in a few months, spare cases, and/or keypads should be available to buy, and i can restore my phone to its new glory. I have done this for all of my previous phones.
Why can't people just leave things as they are? I, for one, am leaving the plastic bits on the back as it makes no sense to me what so ever to peel them off.
So I'm trying hard to keep my phone from getting even one scratch until my cases come in, which should be any day now.....
....then today I freakin' drop it on the concrete by accident.
I feel like $#!t ...my heart sank.... damn it!!!
BUT, on the bright side I am very surprised on how well it took the hit. The phone dropped and actually rolled a couple of times, yet it only marked up the plastic/metal looking trim that goes around the phone.
By any chance do you think the rim piece would be available later for a replacement part? Gosh I sure hope so. I'm desperate to go rip off the trim at the T-Mobile store
...I keep telling myself....it could have been worse right?
Bottom line: For how hard it hit the concrete, I'm impressed...since it was dark I was thinking it was going to be way worse, until I held it to the light to see the damage. Thank goodness for not a cracked screen....
BTW: I have the 3M screen protector. If it wasn't for that it would have for sure had some mean scratches on the screen....sigh..
Ouch.. I did the same with my new Touch Pro (current phone) and it also ended up with some dings on the sides, but that phone's partially metal with a plastic screen.
Since one of the frequent criticisms of this series of phones is the build quality, glad it looks like the Vibrant's made pretty well after all if it can survive that with only cosmetic damage.
you should put a warning in the title, those pics are way to graphic.
:'(
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Ouch.. I did the same with my new Touch Pro (current phone) and it also ended up with some dings on the sides, but that phone's partially metal with a plastic screen.
Since one of the frequent criticisms of this series of phones is the build quality, glad it looks like the Vibrant's made pretty well after all if it can survive that with only cosmetic damage.
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Yea I agree that the Vibrant is well made. I've read a lot of some people commenting on the material and all, but obviously they have no idea how well the made it is. Heck, I'm kind of glad it wasn't heavy and bulky.....
"THE heavier they are the harder they fall..."
Kudos Vibrant....just can't wait to put a case on it to mask the scars....Soldier.
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you should put a warning in the title, those pics are way to graphic.
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I know brother....I'm slowly getting over it though.... I can't wait until my black case comes in so I can put it on. At least I won't see the scars....
I dropped mine on the sidewalk few days ago and it just scratched up the top of the back lid so I just swapped it. My heart stopped for 2 minutes and I was afraid to look at my screen because when I dropped my hd2 it shattered the screen
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BTW: I have the 3M screen protector. If it wasn't for that it would have for sure had some mean scratches on the screen....sigh..
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Does the 3m screen protector reduce the quality of the SAMOLED screen a lot, or make it sticky?
Those pictures are nasty Hope you get your case soon!
OH MAN. I am week in the knees just looking at it!
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dam that hurt me. i just got mine last night, hope i dont do the same
A gel skin would cover those up nicely. I decided to get one in the first place because even though I love the feeling of this phone without the skin on, I hate scratches/dents a lot more.
I had a bad track record with my G1 too... dropped it like 4 times
You should link me to where you bought your screen protector. I got Tmobile generic ones, but they suck, so I bought one from eBay. What I've got was this super thick, weird feeling protector, leaves too many bubbles, sucked. Bought another one, which is identical to ones you buy at the store, works good, but doesn't cover the bottom part of the phone.
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You should link me to where you bought your screen protector. I got Tmobile generic ones, but they suck, so I bought one from eBay. What I've got was this super thick, weird feeling protector, leaves too many bubbles, sucked. Bought another one, which is identical to ones you buy at the store, works good, but doesn't cover the bottom part of the phone.
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I got mine from ClearFreak via Ebay - you cannot even tell it is on, I do have one air bubble trapped and it's a bit annoying on the bottom of the screen, I always feel it when swyping
Don't be too sad. I got a screen scratch the other day. Of course its real tiny and when I point it out to others, they can't even see it. But its all I see.
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At least you got it over with. Now no more worries about dropping your phone. lol
At least you can cover it with a case, unlike scratches on a screen.
Ouch! That looks like it hurts.
Feeling Vibrant on xda-app
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You should link me to where you bought your screen protector. I got Tmobile generic ones, but they suck, so I bought one from eBay. What I've got was this super thick, weird feeling protector, leaves too many bubbles, sucked. Bought another one, which is identical to ones you buy at the store, works good, but doesn't cover the bottom part of the phone.
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The best one IMO is the one from clearfreak, which is the one I have. Just make sure when applying it, to follow their directions. You have to spray it with water, wet your fingers and squeegee the water out with the little tool it comes with.
It's made out of 3M and you can't even tell it's on. All the other screen protectors like the generic ones really mess up the touch response. It's not as responsive from what I've noticed. Stay away from chEapBAY if you know what I mean...those are all pieces of junk from china, hence 5x protectors for $0.99US
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I got mine from ClearFreak via Ebay - you cannot even tell it is on, I do have one air bubble trapped and it's a bit annoying on the bottom of the screen, I always feel it when swyping
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Same one I have and I love it....the 3M stuff is awesome, thank goodness if it wasn't for it I would have definitely have scratches from the fall.
You should write them and ask to exchange your screen protector. I actually got mine swapped out because I had some annoying lint on the sides and couldn't get it out so they swapped it.
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I dropped mine on the sidewalk few days ago and it just scratched up the top of the back lid so I just swapped it. My heart stopped for 2 minutes and I was afraid to look at my screen because when I dropped my hd2 it shattered the screen
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I know that feeling! My heart literally stopped....The whole freakin' world stopped LOL....
I once had an HD2 as well and that thing weighs a ton. Bigger it is the harder it falls...That phones like half glass....miserable phone.
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Does the 3m screen protector reduce the quality of the SAMOLED screen a lot, or make it sticky?
Those pictures are nasty Hope you get your case soon!
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Very interesting you asked that because I was curious at first as well. However, I must say that once I did put it on, it didn't alter the quality at all.
As for it being sticky, I assume you mean on the surface when you glide your fingers across it right? Well...it depends if your hands are dry or not....it really doesn't bother me and I think it works fine...the only time it may be a little resistant is when your hands are sweaty. I think that would go for most all screen protectors though...
chances are i wont do this. i wish i could have tried this on my damaged (had to pay insurance for new one) before i sent it back, but what if you got like some clear silicone or something, and put just enough around the crevice around the edge of the screen to fill that crevice/gap in smooth, so dust wouldnt get caught in there? if you're neat and careful, i think it could come out good, and in the event of a warranty exchange, i dont think they'd even notice it.
just an idea, like i said, i probably will NOT do it lol. may ill try it on an old phone that has a similar style crevice.
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chances are i wont do this. i wish i could have tried this on my damaged (had to pay insurance for new one) before i sent it back, but what if you got like some clear silicone or something, and put just enough around the crevice around the edge of the screen to fill that crevice/gap in smooth, so dust wouldnt get caught in there? if you're neat and careful, i think it could come out good, and in the event of a warranty exchange, i dont think they'd even notice it.
just an idea, like i said, i probably will NOT do it lol. may ill try it on an old phone that has a similar style crevice.
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Are you being serious haha? Who just happens to have clear silicon just lying around? Do you honestly think Verizon wouldn't notice such an obvious modification to the hardware of the phone? I for one will definitely pass and would not recommend anyone trying it LOL.
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lol since clear silicon is a scarce resource? it can be had at home depot for a few dollars lmao..
i said it was just an idea, and honestly i dont think they'd see it. im not talking about gobbing it on there.....would hardly be any at all. just a hair line to fill inside that gap to keep dust from falling inside it.
Do you really have an issue with getting dust in the crevice? It's not that huge of a gap and mine has remained clean with me doing much, and I work in a manufacturing facility with plenty of dust. Just saying, not sure how you are getting that much dust there in the first place for it to make that much of a difference.
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Do you really have an issue with getting dust in the crevice? It's not that huge of a gap and mine has remained clean with me doing much, and I work in a manufacturing facility with plenty of dust. Just saying, not sure how you are getting that much dust there in the first place for it to make that much of a difference.
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not bad, but little pieces of dust get in there from my pockets, wood dust when working in the garage, etc.
the only place I've noticed stuff getting stuck is right below the speaker
I have an original phone delivered when they first came out... no dust problem with my phone and I pocket it all the time.
If you put a Seidio case that's 3 layers thick and a screen protector on the thing I highly doubt you'd even notice the crevice ever again.
I would do it if I wasn't lazy.
You could get this vinyl cover in black and you won't even be able to notice its there, but it does cover the edge of the screen to prevent dust.
http://www.grfxpstore.com/store/product/885036574
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Do you really have an issue with getting dust in the crevice? It's not that huge of a gap and mine has remained clean with me doing much, and I work in a manufacturing facility with plenty of dust. Just saying, not sure how you are getting that much dust there in the first place for it to make that much of a difference.
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Same here! Metal dust everywhere and I plug speakers in and use Pandora all day! Ill pass on the clear, warranty voiding silicone lolz
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ksidirt said:
I would do it if I wasn't lazy.
You could get this vinyl cover in black and you won't even be able to notice its there, but it does cover the edge of the screen to prevent dust.
http://www.grfxpstore.com/store/product/885036574
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You're loving that grafixpressions site huh??
Hypcrsy said:
You're loving that grafixpressions site huh??
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Yeah, but the only things I bought didn't relate to my droid at all haha.
I understand exactly what you are saying with a hairline application but I can assure you they will notice the silicone and there is no telling what kind of damage it would do when some of the silicone leaks through to the screen. im guessing thats where it is, i have an otterbox commuter and it covers everything up. just invest in an otterbox commuter and if you don't care for a lot of bulk and some problems and you're really hard on your phone get the defender series.
I feel the gap around the screen is something the designers of the phone should have left out but no need to fill it in. The cases I've been using prevents most debris from clogging it up.
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I understand exactly what you are saying with a hairline application but I can assure you they will notice the silicone and there is no telling what kind of damage it would do when some of the silicone leaks through to the screen. im guessing thats where it is, i have an otterbox commuter and it covers everything up. just invest in an otterbox commuter and if you don't care for a lot of bulk and some problems and you're really hard on your phone get the defender series.
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could you post a few good pics of your case on the phone? i havent seen too many good shots of the OB commuter or defender for the incredible. ive read bad reviews about the defender too, not sure if the commuter is the same or not
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could you post a few good pics of your case on the phone? i havent seen too many good shots of the OB commuter or defender for the incredible. ive read bad reviews about the defender too, not sure if the commuter is the same or not
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I honestly can't. The only camera i have is on my phone. Check out www.otterbox.com and go to their htc incredible section and check out the commuter, it has pics. the commuter imo is awesome. i've had not a single problem with it.
I found some links with details and pics of the commuter on an Incredible for you:
http://www.incredibleforum.com/forum/htc-incredible-accessories/4887-otterbox-commuter-review.html
http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/the-otterbox-droid-incredible-protective-case-131195
I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks
Ditch the screen protector, recommend the Motorola Case
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I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks
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Not sure if you can, I yanked mine off so fast, it was like I was 5 again again on Xmass morning. I have never used screen protectors on anything and frankly I have never got a scratch, I think they are huge ripoffs. The screen on the Xoom is very tough gorilla glass.
I WOULD recommend the Motorola case that snaps around it, some people complain that you can't charge it with it closed, but that is very minor. Otherwise it's a good case. You will want a case not only to protect against droppage but to protect the screen and make it overall less slippery when you carry it (often under your arm). It also kind of Hides it, so to most people it just looks like a little black notepad, which keeps a lot of people from asking what it is.
Dan
you can use it. I kept mine on for a while yesterday until I was ready to install my screen protector. Only downside is it feels real gritty but it works fine
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Not sure if you can, I yanked mine off so fast, it was like I was 5 again again on Xmass morning. I have never used screen protectors on anything and frankly I have never got a scratch, I think they are huge ripoffs. The screen on the Xoom is very tough gorilla glass.
I WOULD recommend the Motorola case that snaps around it, some people complain that you can't charge it with it closed, but that is very minor. Otherwise it's a good case. You will want a case not only to protect against droppage but to protect the screen and make it overall less slippery when you carry it (often under your arm). It also kind of Hides it, so to most people it just looks like a little black notepad, which keeps a lot of people from asking what it is.
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Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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Fingerprints can be removed in like 2 seconds, enjoy your Xoom with the plastic off
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Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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That is the reason I bought InvisibleShield, the same reason I got it for my phone. It helps to reduce glare and fingerprints.
I kept all the plastic on mine for about five days until my skinomi came. I didn't want a single scratch on my baby while i waited for the full carbon fiber/ screen protector to arrive! Worked fine with plastic. Edges started to peel back after a couple days, that's it.
I've had mine on since day one. Figure when it starts to come off I'll just take it off and do without. Not worried about scratches, just seemed like it'd allow me to be lazy about cleaning for a while if I kept it on over the screen.
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It won't act as a screen protect as much as a figure protector lol.
I left mine on for two days till I got a real screen protector, it will work for smudges but ID be a little careful about scratches. It's a good idea though so you don't have to clean the screen before you put the real protector on
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I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks
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geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
I did the same, no issues here either. Just got the Skinomi in the mail so im finally gonna remove the plastic cover that it came with.
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geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
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Troll much?
Does XDA allow/support this type of behavior?
RadDudeTommy said:
It won't act as a screen protect as much as a figure protector lol.
I left mine on for two days till I got a real screen protector, it will work for smudges but ID be a little careful about scratches. It's a good idea though so you don't have to clean the screen before you put the real protector on
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Having a perfectly clean screen to apply my screen protector was one of the biggest perks! I didn't have to worry about dirt or finger prints getting stuck under the protector!
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Troll much?
Does XDA allow/support this type of behavior?
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A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
-Bauxite
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Bauxite said:
A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
-Bauxite
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I'm sure you know most techies (and clumsy people?) like keeping their gadgets as perfect as they can. If that means covering it in damage-resistant plastic, then why not? I've never been one for screen protectors... but I definitely see the point. Full body protectors also seem very useful. You can bump into things, drop your device on the ground, put it in bags full of other stuff, throw it around (not horribly, of course) and still not have to worry about damage.
Its much better than letting that one little scratch you tried so hard to avoid get on your device. Unless you just don't care. However, after paying 100+ dollars I would surely care. Can't have expensive things that look like trash.
My original plastic is still on the face, after 5 days of use I finally took the other plastic off.
I'm having a real hard time deciding whether to put a screen protector on this thing or not. For the first time in a decade of using the stupid things I think I'm going to try going without one. I'll be heartbroken if I end up with a gash though. This is my first Gorilla Glass product so it's a foreign concept to me.
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My original plastic is still on the face, after 5 days of use I finally took the other plastic off.
I'm having a real hard time deciding whether to put a screen protector on this thing or not. For the first time in a decade of using the stupid things I think I'm going to try going without one. I'll be heartbroken if I end up with a gash though. This is my first Gorilla Glass product so it's a foreign concept to me.
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gorilla glass scratscratches surprizingly easy! And I never used to care about screen orotectors and stuff until I started reselling my gadgets on eBay. I usually get my tech on sale and end up getting same as I paid for it back with a well preserved gadget and a good listing. Plan on doing the same with my 25% off xoom in a couple months or year when the next google experience tablet is released...
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geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
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Troll much?
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No offense to anyone. I know my ancestors were immigrants too!
It's actually a compliment. When you come to America with nothing, you tend to take really good care of your stuff
But yea, us 3rd, 4th, etc gen Americans just say f'-it whatever, let me enjoy my things!
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A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
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Yep, same here but I guess I've developed a different kind of "analness" eg, instead of keeping the plastic on the leather couches, I clean and condition them every 3mos (with Lexol).
Instead of putting a screen protector on my Evo, it always flies solo in my pocket everywhere we go (keys & nicknacks go in the other) and slide it in with the screen facing my thigh
Not sure I can fit the Xoom in my pocket but it'll stay in the safety of the home most of its life.
http://www.ixobelle.com/2009/05/i-hate-everyone.html
that's a special post for people like the OP. I wrote it back in may of 2009.
hi chaps,
i recently got myself an evo 4g and was contemplating a screen protector. then i came across some videos on YouTube proclaiming just how tough the gorilla glass (?) on the evo is and withstood all kinds of torture.
anyway, in the spirit of finding out for myself, i tried the same thing to my phone and i definitely suggest not trying it yourself. The screen most definitely does scratch. Now we now.
Link below to see the video and pics.
http://asmd.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/a-blade-to-the-belly-of-the-beast/
regards,
asmd.
asmd6230 said:
hi chaps,
i recently got myself an evo 4g and was contemplating a screen protector. then i came across some videos on YouTube proclaiming just how tough the gorilla glass (?) on the evo is and withstood all kinds of torture.
anyway, in the spirit of finding out for myself, i tried the same thing to my phone and i definitely suggest not trying it yourself. The screen most definitely does scratch. Now we now.
Link below to see the video and pics.
http://asmd.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/a-blade-to-the-belly-of-the-beast/
regards,
asmd.
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i already knew it scratched hell iv even broke the screen on my first evo so yea my keys have scratched my screen however you can see it. it doesnt make it look bad or aweful in anyway just notice it under certain angles so kind of dumb to ruin yours to do this test could have just asked if anyone had scratchs on their screen and to take pictures
Ok, so, you went from "I should get a screen protector!" to "I'm gonna take a razor blade to this *****!" in the span of a youtube video?!
Jesus man, I hope to god you don't find out about failblog or else your hospital bills are going to be ridiculous.
ha ha!!
nah man... i was considering a screen protector. Always had one on my HD2 and Touch Diamond. But then i got to reading about how tough the glass was.. and then the YouTube videos. I though to myself, this is brilliant., no screen protector needed.
I initially tried with just the corners and there were no scratches, after which i figured let me catch the main test on video just for sake of it.
now, with what i did to my Evo, the outcome should have be the same as those other chaps who posted on Youtube, but i got a couple of scratches which i took pictures of.... what i proved was that its highly unlikely those Evos came away undamaged or theres something fishy going on.
Btw, im probably not going to use a screen protector. If anything, maybe a slip case. I mean, after all that coin scratching, scicssors scoring and blade cutting, it only came away with two scratches. The second was small enough that i found it hard to take a picture of. The one i could take a picture of is noticeable if viewed from a particular angle. Looking at it head on in normal use is not noticeable.
Plus if it does get that bad, the screens go for $20 bucks on ebay...
but then again, there is the question of resale though.... hhhmmm.
Anyway, i looked on the net and all i got was confused answers, take it from me chaps this is definitive. And ive got the scratch to prove it.
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asmd.
Haha. You said chaps....... I remember the glass on my *gasp* blackberry storm being tough. I scratched it with everything and never once noticed anything. Never tried with my evo. Just too sexy of a phone
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where are you from out of curiosity?
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Some times the cheap ones work the best screen protector wise check out extreme guard or few others eBay there cheap and work well. I'm using a Kraken case to keep my new phone mint.
I have a watch that has a saphire crystal that is supposed to be unscratchble. I used to demo it when drunk rubbing the face on concrete. Well one night it actually did scratch, and it was a biggin. Luckily Rado replaced it for me free of charge. Lesson learned.
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btw, which screen protector has the most glass like feel to it in use?
ive consistently come across posts complaining about zaggs tacky feel and yellowing... so, which reigns as king of the hill of screen protectors?
i wish i could remember what mine was on the hd2. feels pretty nice and no discoloration.
Hmmm failblog sounds interesting......
I.... wouldn't have tried this. XD
halorin said:
I.... wouldn't have tried this. XD
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now that i have, you will never have to.
its just something i was really curious about. the youtube videos seemed so unlikely but technology does advance and i wanted to personally put it to the test.
no regrets.
its just a phone. nothing last forever.
and as a mate put it, i go through mobile devices faster than he updates his facebook status.
asmd6230 said:
btw, which screen protector has the most glass like feel to it in use?
ive consistently come across posts complaining about zaggs tacky feel and yellowing... so, which reigns as king of the hill of screen protectors?
i wish i could remember what mine was on the hd2. feels pretty nice and no discoloration.
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I like the boxwave clear touch protector, lasts a long time a.d feels pretty close to the glass
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I thought the gorrila glass was pretty tough until i bought some earrings and i had scratches all over my phone
I use my phone naked since there's no way I'm putting a case on such a huge phone.
It's stood up really well, actually. I've dropped it on concrete a few times and the only noticeable signs are some indents on the plastic around the outer rim.
Though if you look closely, there's little chips missing from my screen. You could definitely scratch it pretty badly without too much effort in my opinion.
My phone has a zagg screen protector on it and I don't have any yellowing issues... however if your fingers are oily or wet (duh most peoples are ) then yeah it can have a tacky sort of feel. I usually just do a quick wipe of my index finger on my jeans before I touch my screen.
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I use my phone naked since there's no way I'm putting a case on such a huge phone.
It's stood up really well, actually. I've dropped it on concrete a few times and the only noticeable signs are some indents on the plastic around the outer rim.
Though if you look closely, there's little chips missing from my screen. You could definitely scratch it pretty badly without too much effort in my opinion.
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i get the case thing. i had an otterbox defender series on my phone with out much trouble til it became to stretched to hit the buttons correctly kinda disappointing i guess im glad i used a gift card to try it out. The screen protectors that came with are not bad but my phone is back to being completely naked ( oh noeesss!! ) but it seems to be fine.
glass wise no i wouldn't of tried this carrying this no shalantly in my pocket has shown its wear on the screen from random things in my pocket even though i "try" to keep it in its own pocket
Thank you OP for test and results, this answers some questions
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I thought the gorrila glass was pretty tough until i bought some earrings and i had scratches all over my phone
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stones in earring i would expect are much harder than the glass of the screen and would undoubtedly scratch.
NewZJ said:
Thank you OP for test and results, this answers some questions
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your welcome.
a thank you is always appreciated.
i knew those boob tube videos were too good to be true.
im still going to keep it nude, after all thats scratching a couple of scratches.. i'll take my chances. plus i'll just have to remember to keep blades and scissors out of my pocket.
regards,
asmd.