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About how thick is the g2 going to be in comparison to the nexus one and g1? already know its like 5 mm thicker than iphone 4.
Id say about a quarter more than the nexus, think of it like the back is as thick as the camera bubble.
barely thinner then the slide
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navillos said:
Id say about a quarter more than the nexus, think of it like the back is as thick as the camera bubble.
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Yes, is not much thicker in absolute numbers, but it feels - for me thinkness matters.
Reporters say it's actually not that thick. It looked a little thick to me. I'd rather take a phone with excellent build quality and a little bulk over a thin phone made of plastic.
looked kind of chunky in the vid but i guess time will tell.
According to the dimensions on HTC's website, the G2 is about 3mm thinner than the G1. That seems really great for a QWERTY phone, if you ask me.
EDIT: Here are the actual numbers for thickness:
G1/Dream: 17.1mm
Nexus One: 11.5mm
G2: 14.1mm
diastro said:
Yes, is not much thicker in absolute numbers, but it feels - for me thinkness matters.
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Did I read that right? Or do I just have my mind in the gutter?
ryaninc said:
Here are the actual numbers for thickness:
G1/Dream: 17.1mm
Nexus One: 11.5mm
G2: 14.1mm
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iPhone 4: 9.3 mm
guess its pretty thin for an slider but i'm definitely not going to put a case on it. maybe an BSE but not a hard case. thank goodness its thinner that the g1.
mtl171 said:
guess its pretty thin for an slider but i'm definitely not going to put a case on it. maybe an BSE but not a hard case. thank goodness its thinner that the g1.
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For comparison, here are thickness numbers for a few other QWERTY slider phones:
Touch Pro 2: 17.8mm
G1: 17.1mm
Samsung Moment: 16mm
Motorola Cliq: 15.6mm
Motorola Backflip: 15.3mm
MyTouch Slide: 15.2mm
G2: 14.1mm
Samsung Epic: 14mm
Motorola Droid: 13.7mm
So the G2 is just a hair thicker than the original Droid, which was a very thin phone, considering it had a full keyboard. These numbers kind of make the G1 look like a brick, don't they? I never thought of mine as that thick until I look at these numbers all side by side.
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So the G2 is just a hair thicker than the original Droid, which was a very thin phone, considering it had a full keyboard. These numbers kind of make the G1 look like a brick, don't they? I never thought of mine as that thick until I look at these numbers all side by side.
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the G1 was a brick. remember not so good battery life was because of the force field protecting.
Why would an aluminum phone need a case?
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shad0wfire said:
Why would an aluminum phone need a case?
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aluminum isnt the most durable material in the world. it tends to dent pretty easy from a fall so a case could help that.
time will tell if it needs a case, but because of the interesting "slider" cases could be hard to come by, t-mo plans on having a few cases on hand but i don't usually like the cases they have, i will probably ghost armor this phone like i did my slide(although this one will get it right away)
i thought only part of the back was brushed aluminum. it also dents and scratches pretty easily hence the possible need for a bse? anyway slider cases suck. a lot. pretty thick as well and i want this phone to fit in my pocket.
tubaking182 said:
i will probably ghost armor this phone like i did my slide(although this one will get it right away)
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ghost armor any good? always heard people going with bse given its relatively low cost and decent preformance.
I like it, had it done on the mytouch, and my mytouch slide, it's a little thick so most cases don't fit right if you do the whole phone, but deffinately is scratch-proof. I pay 25 for it and with the lifetime warranty it's worth it in my mind.
I will say though that if you are a fan of swype then you will have to get used to the material on the screen for a bit as it doesn't feel quite as nice as the screen does but that's the price to pay for protection in my book.
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also plastic screens scratch ALOT easier then glass.
Hey...
I just want to know about the build quality. Is the chrome plastic? Or metal?
Is anything plastic?
Thanks.
I know the battery cover is plastic. Pretty sure the chrome sides will be too.
ericc191 said:
I know the battery cover is plastic. Pretty sure the chrome sides will be too.
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ya i saw a video saying cover was plastic...
if the chrome sides are plastic...that may change my mind (paint could scratch off easy...) =.=.
Bump...someone please answer me.
BUMP. ANYONE?
common, I know someone of you got the phone.
I went to use one in the Microsoft store here in San Diego, and if I recall the sides seemed like actual metal. The phone feels very sturdy in the hand and I didn't question the build quality at any time.
Thanks for the answer.
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I went to use one in the Microsoft store here in San Diego, and if I recall the sides seemed like actual metal. The phone feels very sturdy in the hand and I didn't question the build quality at any time.
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Thanks, just what I wanted to know.
I am pretty sure that the sides are plastic. The back is also plastic and I am not to sure that I like that texture. Overall the slider is well built and seems like it will last for some time.
I am not really concerned about the build as it seems quite good. The back is flimsy but really it is not doing anything but covering the battery and the SIM. Not as structural as some phones back covers.
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I am pretty sure that the sides are plastic. The back is also plastic and I am not to sure that I like that texture. Overall the slider is well built and seems like it will last for some time.
I am not really concerned about the build as it seems quite good. The back is flimsy but really it is not doing anything but covering the battery and the SIM. Not as structural as some phones back covers.
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So you have the DVP and you think its plastic?
Well, if they were metal, that could explain why the phone weighs 6.74 oz.
I want it to be metal heh. makes it feel like a superior product.
The build quality could be better. The phone is plastic and some of the fit is less the perfect. It's not a Nokia E series or an HTC - but I think it will stand up.
That blows. Makes me think about just going to get the LG Optimus 7. That phone definitely has awesome build quality.
Se4nH4x said:
That blows. Makes me think about just going to get the LG Optimus 7. That phone definitely has awesome build quality.
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I'm still going to try one, at least. I'm looking forward to the speaker and the screen mainly. Red on the HD7 looks like Orange, lol.
Between the HTC HD7/Surround, Dell venue pro, and the Samsung focus, I would rate the screens as follows:
HTC: 5.0
Dell: 8.0
Samsung: 9.0
Both the Dell/Samsung are a little blurry or grainy up close but the picture quality/contrast is so much better then LCD.
Up close and with small text is the downside of SAMOLED and AMOLED screens with the PenTile matrix. My only gripe. When resolutions go up in the future. I will be curious as to how much better it will be.
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love the phone, but it feels TOO light and too cheap...
can you guys think of any way to make the phone heaver, but not make it fatter lol?
nearblack said:
love the phone, but it feels TOO light and too cheap...
can you guys think of any way to make the phone heaver, but not make it fatter lol?
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Return it and buy an iPhone.
There supposedly is a metal back plate coming out
nacron said:
There supposedly is a metal back plate coming out
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where did you hear that?
The heavier you make it the more weight comes down on it when and if you drop it the glass its strong but not indestructible
Still flashing , thanks to odin & tw
The Stealthguards "full body" screen protector adds just enough heft to the phone to make it feel nice in the hand. It's actually the only reason I keep it on. It only adds a few grams, but it's enough to make the phone feel not-so-cheap.
My question is "WHY?"
Light and cheap is two different things.
jackhuny said:
My question is "WHY?"
Light and cheap is two different things.
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+1
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nacron said:
There supposedly is a metal back plate coming out
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If anyone installs this, I'd be interested to hear if it affects the GPS antenna...or maybe it can't get worse!
I use a "mesh" cover available in multiple colors. They add just enough weight and thickness to overcome the "thin and light" feeling in larger hands.
There are cheap ones for a couple bucks and official "Galaxy S" ones that cost US$10-15.
I use the official one (black) and it does the job.
Some like the feel of the extended battery packs...
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The cases that T-Mobile had at launch add a substantial amount of weight. It will make it thicker though... But, it's protected and heavier.
If I were you id get this case http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=772826 its cheap and it makes the phone heavier and its a great case
I bought the Body Glove chrome/flex case when i got the device and love it. Has added substantial thickness and heft without making it pocket heavy. It has a fully removable clip that rotates and has an adjustable kickstand that works well in either vertical or landscape mode. Also the clip acts as an excellent finger hold for when gaming or typing along with a gungrip/no slip style rubber backing plate.
Another bonus is it comes with a blank so you can completely remove clip and the stud it connects to, leaving the back flush.
Also google it. It does look good and definitely provides protection. I like how the chrome bezel is high enough to protect the screen if you put/drop it screen down, yet thin enough it doesnt get in the way.
All in all I give the case a 5/5 star rating.
It's nice for the phone to be heavier because if you're in the store and put it down you notice when you're walking away that your phone isn't in you hand if you've been fumbling bags, etc. and got a phone call while shopping. Like my HD2. There's no way I could have forgotten that thing when I had it, because of the weight. It's like walking out of the house without a ball cap. You never really think about it when it's there, but when it isn't you know it.
The vibrant does feel extremely cheap and way too light IMO without a cover on it. It's just too easy to lose or forget. Not to mention the plastic feels yucky if it's hot outside or you've been doing something that makes your hands perspire.
So I got a body glove.
HD2 was different, cause of the Aluminum. Didn't want or need a case for it.
Add some rocks to the charm loop.
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nearblack said:
love the phone, but it feels TOO light and too cheap...
can you guys think of any way to make the phone heaver, but not make it fatter lol?
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Tape some lead weights to the back of it but i dont see where that would make it feel more pricey.
I love the weight of my phone and with a case on it, it feels solid.
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Tape some lead weights to the back of it but i dont see where that would make it feel more pricey.
I love the weight of my phone and with a case on it, it feels solid.
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I used lead tape strips on my racket when I played tennis. You could put that stuff on the inside of the battery cover.
Vegastouch said:
Tape some lead weights to the back of it but i dont see where that would make it feel more pricey.
I love the weight of my phone and with a case on it, it feels solid.
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Yes. We've concluded that the weight with a case is fine.
The weight and feel of the phone without a case is not.
Well, I guess some people can dig it.
I didn't have a problem with my Aria or HD2. Those phones felt solid in my hand without a case.
The Vibrant doesn't. Feels like it could fall apart, so I didn't leave the store without a case when I got it.
And when I had to get a new one because of my first one getting snatched, I had the case waiting for it when it came in the mail
ZX3ZX4 said:
If anyone installs this, I'd be interested to hear if it affects the GPS antenna...or maybe it can't get worse!
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Maybe this is the gps "fix" everyone is waiting for
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ok s2 owners plz comment on the build quality of ur s2.
coz i m v much serious about the build quality, does it looks cheap r something like that. n is there any x omnia hd owner.
sajadkhan806 said:
ok s2 owners plz comment on the build quality of ur s2.
coz i m v much serious about the build quality, does it looks cheap r something like that. n is there any x omnia hd owner.
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Personally I'm very impressed with the build quality, even though it's all plastic, its all put together very well. All the seams line up PERFECTLY, there are no rough edges and no flexing. It looks and feels great.
For me the build quality is good. It does not feel very platic to me.
And I am very demanding on my phones, as you can see in other topics, I notice every little problem there is.
Yhe phone feels very sollid, everything is well pushed together, so no "air" between things... no looseness. It feels like one piece. Also no sounds if you push anywhere, no cracking.
I am very happy abouth the build quality, as I tought it would bother me.
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For me the build quality is good. It does not feel very platic to me.
And I am very demanding on my phones, as you can see in other topics, I notice every little problem there is.
Yhe phone feels very sollid, everything is well pushed together, so no "air" between things... no looseness. It feels like one piece. Also no sounds if you push anywhere, no cracking.
I am very happy abouth the build quality, as I tought it would bother me.
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Haha yeah I've noticed we're exactly the same in that respect.
build quality is fine, the phone is just amazingly light which can make it feel cheaper than it is.
drm111 said:
Personally I'm very impressed with the build quality, even though it's all plastic, its all put together very well. All the seams line up PERFECTLY, there are no rough edges and no flexing. It looks and feels great.
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I agree completely.
Super impressed. MUCH better than other plastic phones like the atrix.
As more people here, I am really a phone freak. First thing I look in the first few days is how well the phone is build. I look for everything that wouldnt be good about the build quality.
Well, it is thin like hell, its light... But, it feels well built. The back cover is scary thin when taken off, but it snaps on perfectly (in 10 places). No cracks, funny noises or stuff. Its built nicely.
The only thing is I treat it very carefully when not in my case. That off course also shows it feels high quality, thats why I dont want to break it.
Maybe a very little build quality problem, altough it is not really a problem.
But between the glass of the screen and the surrounding plastic there is a smalish gap where dirt or dust gets in(not under the screen tough(for now)). Since i have my phone i cleaned it with the edges of a piece of paper.
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Maybe a very little build quality problem, altough it is not really a problem.
But between the glass of the screen and the surrounding plastic there is a smalish gap where dirt or dust gets in(not under the screen tough(for now)). Since i have my phone i cleaned it with the edges of a piece of paper.
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I've noticed this on the the Atrix, SGSII, and thunderbolt. Just a fact of life now I suppose.
Well, it is thin like hell, its light... But, it feels well built. The back cover is scary thin when taken off, but it snaps on perfectly (in 10 places). No cracks, funny noises or stuff. Its built nicely.
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This was one thing I noticed too! It was totally shocking that it was that thin AND didn't creak and feel like crap.
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I agree completely.
Super impressed. MUCH better than other plastic phones like the atrix.
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I agree, too. I'm very impressed.
Dropped my phone three times from table height tonight. One not my failure and two falling out of top pocket picking up table football ball. All good except my pride and tiniest ding on the surround. :-/ not looking forward too hangover
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thanks a lot frnds, u ppl made my day. i was v much worried about the build quality. thanks once again. luv u all. xda is the best
Build quality is cheap compared to a lot of phones out there... and I just cracked the glass last night when I had my SGSII in my back pocket and was leaning against a stool at the bar in my fav night club last night... Pretty poor really for a $750+ phone.
sajadkhan806 said:
thanks a lot frnds, u ppl made my day. i was v much worried about the build quality. thanks once again. luv u all. xda is the best
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Consider it like this:-
Physically Samsung’s wafer-thin chassis is great in the pocket whereas its competitor HTC Sensation feels better in the hand. Tapering edges, a neatly curved display and high-quality metal and soft-touch plastic make for a device that feels more expensive than the Galaxy S II can manage.
It's a trade-off to give Samsung the edge in lightness and thinness. I have no problem with the thin plastic. I'm super careful with all my devices because I can resell them easier lol.
The phone's solid, but I treat it as if its fragile for some reason. Because its so light and thin, it always feels like it could fall out of my hand. Cases are starting to come out and I ordered a Case-Mate tough case. I know I'll be less paranoid about it once its protected.
And to the Aussie who cracked his screen... I've dropped other phones that have landed in ways that should have cracked their screens but for some reason they survived. I've done the same thing you did with an HD2 (which is also thin) by hitting it against something in a way a pressure point cracked the screen diagonally. No phone can protect you against every instance of screen breakage. I think thinner phones are more susceptible to pressure point cracks.
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Maybe a very little build quality problem, altough it is not really a problem.
But between the glass of the screen and the surrounding plastic there is a smalish gap where dirt or dust gets in(not under the screen tough(for now)). Since i have my phone i cleaned it with the edges of a piece of paper.
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I'm glad there are others like me out there. My girlfriend pokes fun at me because every night before bed, I line up my phones and dust/clean them.
As I know the back made of polycarbonate and its a good material
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Consider it like this:-
Physically Samsung’s wafer-thin chassis is great in the pocket whereas its competitor HTC Sensation feels better in the hand. Tapering edges, a neatly curved display and high-quality metal and soft-touch plastic make for a device that feels more expensive than the Galaxy S II can manage.
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You also need to factor in that because the sensation uses metal for its casing, its also a lot heavier. This may or may not be what your looking for.
It really depends on the individual. In amazed on the good reviews here but honestly when I first opened the box my heart sank.
Coming from the hd2 and iphone 4. This felt like some cheap toy for my tenants sister to play with rather than cutting edge executive phone. Its plasticky but like all the comments above, it probably was designed this way to make it light.
Not my cup if tea but of the trade off.I've learned to live with it
Spent some time on adding the white carbon fiber vinyl to my battery cover and scratching the black rubber paint from the trim. Enjoy.
I still have to sand down the trim, I might paint it a bit darker red to match the color under the kick stand then add a layer of clear coat on it.
Looks good, though not a fan of a completely white back. but it does look good nonetheless.
love the trim
Looks pink.
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Looks pink.
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which is part of the reason I might re-paint it darker to match the color that is beneath the kickstand. In person tho it doesn't look pink.
dang mite have to swipe ur idea. looks pretty darn good. since mine has a few chips on the corners.
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Takes a while to do this so i know the pain it is. Not a fan of the white though, this does add a lot of character to the phone. I have done this with the black phone. The white makes the red look much lighter where the black appears to be darker and it looks much better to me, personally.
Wow, that looks really cool. I've always wanted to do something cool like that to my phone, I've never felt confident enough though.
Edit: meant to quote. That's directed at both the OP and the poster above me.
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what grit sand paper did you use? i was thinking something like 220 or higher so not to leave sanding marks. again i must say those phones look pretty dang fresh
delman420 said:
what grit sand paper did you use? i was thinking something like 220 or higher so not to leave sanding marks. again i must say those phones look pretty dang fresh
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When I sanded mine I used 400 to strip off the rubber, and then used 1000 followed by 1500 to get it nice smooth and shiny.
what type of overlays are people using? I was loooking at DiNoc from 3M, but also am tossing around the idea of using real CF fabric and resin... then after it cures i could just use a drill to drill out the stock holes and such...
I'll probably order a pre-made black one (you get another battery cover with it) from this guy here
http://evo.carbonfibermagic.com/Home.html
He's where I got the idea from. I still have yet to sand my trim down but i'll update the pics when I do.