Ok, this must be a stupid question but you see, one of the main reasons I gave up with WM smartphones in the past was size. It was hard for me to move around with such a big phone.
So where do you guys keep your phone, especially in the summer time when you don't wear coats with large pockets but just jeans with a t-shirt?
I usually move around a lot, from one place to another, and when I don't have a suitcase with me, I have to keep in my hands keys, wallet (when I don't want to have it in my pocket) and a large phone. This used to make my life harder and so I changed to a small phone. Now, that I'm getting a large phone again, I started thinking.
How small are your pockets? The phone fits easily in my pocket!
Yeah, I could imagine someone worrying about carrying a 7" tablet, but the Desire HD.. It fits my pocket.
Fits in my pocket fine, but my jeans do have quite large pockets. Go to a shop that sells the DHD and have a look at it in the flesh
fits in my pocket fine also i got a pouch which increasez the size of the phone but i have big enough pockets
I have mine in my pocket. Even at work. I dont have anything else in the pocket though.
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So where do you guys keep your phone?
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usually on the table in front of me, or in my pocket if im moving around, OR!, in my hand if im using it
Under my pillow stop it can vibrate me to sleep.
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In my pocket, it's really not that large, I can even keep it in my jeans pocket (can't sit down with it there though)
In my pocket, including my jeans pockets...no problem whatsoever
I have to put mine in a dolly trolley hahahaha...
Jokes...Ive got a hydro gel case and it still fits in my pocket.
Although Desire HD looks like a "big"phone, what makes it "not too big" is the thickness - it just fits the pocket without being too visible. And the weight is just on the border of being just right and not to heavy. The bottom line is this: go to the shop, ask if you can put it in your pocket (so you won't be accused of stealing and see for yourself.
Ps. I was jailbraking my friends iphone the other day and god, how small the screen felt! When it comes to touch screens bigger means better (easier too use) - and Desire HD hits the sweet spot between too big and not too big
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I got a dhd htc pouch from amazon. It protects the whole thing.
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Although Desire HD looks like a "big"phone, what makes it "not too big" is the thickness - it just fits the pocket without being too visible. And the weight is just on the border of being just right and not to heavy. The bottom line is this: go to the shop, ask if you can put it in your pocket (so you won't be accused of stealing and see for yourself.
Ps. I was jailbraking my friends iphone the other day and god, how small the screen felt! When it comes to touch screens bigger means better (easier too use) - and Desire HD hits the sweet spot between too big and not too big
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That must be the reason. You see, my older phones like iMate JASJAM was too thick although the screen size was not too big but I had hard time having it in my pocket.
Well, thanks to you all for your feedback, I will know better next week when mine arrives.
Pocket, it ain't that big as people say.
Maybe if for women with tight jeans its to big, but in that case, they usually got a big ass bag where an tablet could find room
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Pocket, it ain't that big as people say.
Maybe if for women with tight jeans its to big, but in that case, they usually got a big ass bag where an tablet could find room
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Soo true an ipad would fit in there.
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I put my Streak in my back pocket when I'm out and about, Or in my jacket pocket when I'm driving.
At home it sits on the table or in it's cradle..
Should be no problem to keep the Desire HD in the same way.
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Top shirt pocket, hardly know its there, learnt my lesson with the N95/8GB, screen was scuffed badly thrown next to keys n coins in my jeans pocket
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Does the screen need to be protected or does it really stand up to the abuse the youtube video shows?
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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disturkis4u said:
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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$5 where? What brand?
disturkis4u said:
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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x2 I also own an hd2. the vibrant screen may b scratch resistant but not scratch proof.
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Clearfreak has it for 5.99 on ebay free shipping...and another company also has 3 sheets for like $5 or so...check out the accessories thread titled ' screen protector ' much info there about the different brands
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clearfreak for one,$5.99 shipped & made here in the US
and you can find them cheaper still
clearfreak are on ebay - do a google for them, they $9 on their web, plus there are some reviews comparing them to other brands
I got mine at tmobile they thru them in for free ... but they sell for 10.00 for a pack of two at tmobile ...
it actually does put up do that abuse.. tested some things and no scratches
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it actually does put up do that abuse.. tested some things and no scratches
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this. the screen is a beast honestly. I'm actually having second thoughts about buying cases for it (one leather, one silicone gel). it's so light and thin it belongs in a pocket and I wouldn't put anything else in that pocket (change, keys, etc). In my opinion, for myself, I would never ever cover it up with a film and diminish the clarity, brightness, or touch sensitivity, however minuscule the difference might be my two pennies
ive tried to scratch it with keys and it wont happen same with a pocket knife.
this thing is TOUGH
I actually use the one that came with the Phone. U know, the one on the phone when it ships. It works great. I wash them in water, and shake most water off. I lay it on the phone with some water still on there. Not a lot duh, but enough to moist most of the sheet. I then use my credit card to flatten it nicely. It's great. And free. Oh, i also cut off the top right tab.
personally, I like riding bareback when it comes to phones if you're careful it's totally worth it.
99.9875% of the time the screen protector isn't necessary but then there's that ONE little thing that puts a scratch across the middle of the screen and it bugs me for the rest of the time I own the phone. That's why I use screen protectors.
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I actually use the one that came with the Phone. U know, the one on the phone when it ships. It works great. I wash them in water, and shake most water off. I lay it on the phone with some water still on there. Not a lot duh, but enough to moist most of the sheet. I then use my credit card to flatten it nicely. It's great. And free. Oh, i also cut off the top right tab.
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Badass. I had to cut mine to fit inside of the slight chrome rim but totally worth the effort. I had the tmobile one on there and it looked like sh*t. Really degraded the screen quality IMO. Don't know why mine was over sized but it's all good now.
The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.
I had a BestSkinEver protector on my G1 and my fingers didnt glide very well on the touchscreen. The Vibrant screen is very nice, fingers glide just great for Swype. Worried about putting a protector on it and losing this PLUS screen awesomeness.
For those who put a protector on, how does it feel/look?
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The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.
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First, someone says it's Chinese on phandroid and now you say it's Japanese. Dang people, if you don't know what language it is, then just say Asian. Really, not hard.
Btw, the video is in Korean. Yes, what a surprise.
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Badass. I had to cut mine to fit inside of the slight chrome rim but totally worth the effort. I had the tmobile one on there and it looked like sh*t. Really degraded the screen quality IMO. Don't know why mine was over sized but it's all good now.
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I am now without a protector. I tried many times to get the finger print smudge off the stock shield but it just wouldn't come off. (on the sticky side, that touches the glass) I am gong to get the clearfreak.
What needs to be protected is that metal edge. I dropped my phone ONE TIME on concrete from KNEE LEVEL and now all four corners of the metal have ding in them. Under that cheap layer of gunmetal coloring is Chrome, wouldn't be surprised if the gunmetal just wears off from everyday use eventually.
On another note the screen and battery cover were 100 percent undamaged. Tough plastic surrounded by cheap metal, if the plastic is so fancy and strong, why didn't they just make the whole outer shell out of it? Geniuses.
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The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.
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That video was PAINFUL TO WATCH!!!! Good to know that our phone is pretty damn scratch resistance other than being struck by a direct blade attack as shown in the video. The guy kept commenting on how strong the Glass is. In the mix bag test, he says that the glass is clear. The pastic areas were scratched but the glass was okay he says. Btw, it's Korean.
edit : that's so awesome, they get Terrestrial DMB to stream TV whoa. guess they had this since 2000 lol
I’ve been reading about Samsung/Sprint’s new Epic 4G smart phone and although the thing is technically impressive I’m a bit worried about the practicality of it. Its size is just as the name suggests, Epic. It’s WAY too big for your pocket, and even with the curved edges they introduced since the EVO there’s no way that having a brick in your pocket can be comfortable. Anyone disagree?
I always thought it would be too big. I came from a palm pre and didn't go to the evo because of it's size. After seeing the announcement of the epic, I had to have it. It is not too big but big enough...fits perfectly in my pocket. I am loving this phone more and more everyday. The curved edges make it not so intrusive in your pocket...it doesn't poke out. Try one out...you will like it.
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I was concerned with this as well, I had an HTC Touch Pro, which was about 3/4" shorter width & height, but it was slightly taller. I don't use a holster, they look to cumbersome for me, and I was always hitting it with my arm, so I got into the habit of having one pocket for my phone, and the other for keys, etc. The first time I put the Epic into my pocket, it felt right. Yes, it was bigger around, but because it was shorter, it made a big difference. The rounded corners also help with this.
Like JoioSteez said, try one out. I went to Best Buy and asked if I could put one in my pocket. This was the final selling point.
Not too big at all. The rounded corners help the design a lot. It is a bit thicker than I would like but even with a hard case on it it's still comfortable in my pocket. Unless you're into wearing skintight pants you'll be fine.
I came from an HTC Touch xv6900.
Being able to hold the thing and put it in my pocket were big deal breakers for me not going to the HTC Evo 4G. A friend had it, and I did not like the feel of the device. It was bordering on Tablet territory (say what you will, the Dell Streak is a freakin tablet!). I'm the type of person that would put the Nexus One, Incredible, Desire, or iPhone4 as my ideal form factor.
The Epic is just as thick as my HTC xv6900, so that made the transition smoother. It's also only slightly wider, although a lot taller. I wear baggy jeans or tan slacks, so I find it fits wonderfully in my pocket. It helps that it's extremely light, lighter than the Evo. It probably wouldn't be comfortable if you wear new-age tight jeans. Normal non-baggy Levi's would probably work. If the device were any different (heavier, wider, thicker etc), it probably wouldn't work (I don't like the feel of the Touch Pro2, too thick), but Samsung definitely hit all the sweet spots on the design on this one. The biggest thing was making it light.
I put the Epic and Evo on top of each other at the store, the Epic is noticeably narrower (moreso than the 1/10" online quotes, I question that accuracy). I find this helps with comfort.
before I got my epic I've been reading reviews and preview on it's size and yada yada. but honestly its not that big "as in too big" really. the screen size and phone size seem to fit the phone well. to say it has a full qwerty keyboard also is empressive to me. having the phone in my pocket is also not that big of an issue. yea you feel it, but after a while you dont even notice it unless you actually think about it.
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I thought that before I bought the phone as well. But I'm going to have to say, it hasn't bothered me one bit since I got it. I came from a Hero which used to twist in my pocket so it looked like I was walking around with a ***** all day. I had to keep adjusting it. I don't have that problem with this phone. Maybe it's the size or the rounded edges, but when I put the Epic in my pocket tall wise (portrait style) it stays there. I had a Droid for a while and because of it's sharp corners that thing stuck out like a brick my your pocket. I would say the Epic isn't obtrusive in a pocket unless you wear skinny jeans, or are a girl wearing tight pants (but then, any phone would be an issue to hide.
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It’s WAY too big for your pocket, and even with the curved edges they introduced since the EVO there’s no way that having a brick in your pocket can be comfortable. Anyone disagree?
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It's not *way* too big for pockets, in my experience, but it is just a hair below the top limit for me. I do wear fairly tight jeans, though. I'd second all the advice to try it, with a more cautious tone; pictures don't do the Epic justice at all, the curved shape helps a heck of a lot, but it is still big -- and has a butt.
My last phone was the Pixi, though, so perhaps I was just spoiled? Regardless, I'd third all the advice to try it, first.
I am coming from the Hero and I don't think its bad at all. I wear baggy jeans and shorts and have put it both in my front and yes REAR pocket...
At RadioSmack I put the Evo in my pocket and it was NOT comfortable at all. Those round edges on the Epic sold it for me.
Pulled up to 7-11 this morning for some coffee, One was on my lap, parked, opened door, got out, SLAP!!! It fell face down flush with the ground (asphalt). I think I stared at it on the ground for about 3 minutes, before my eyes teared up I decided to face my fears and pick it up. The glass was perfect, no scratches, nicks, or cracks... I was VERY surprised. It fell hard, the aluminum on all 4 corners does have a nick in it, but the glass was fine.... Awesome.
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You got lucky!
I think because all 4 corners are chipped, most of the force was distributed and saved your screen.
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I did exactly that same time of morning and everything with my DNA but it landed vertical on a corner and cracked into a shattered spider web. Glad yours came out better.
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Did the same thing with my HOX, was jogging and it fell out of my bag, nearly gave myself a hernia!
It was okay though, phew!
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Pulled up to 7-11 this morning for some coffee, One was on my lap, parked, opened door, got out, SLAP!!! It fell face down flush with the ground (asphalt). I think I stared at it on the ground for about 3 minutes, before my eyes teared up I decided to face my fears and pick it up. The glass was perfect, no scratches, nicks, or cracks... I was VERY surprised. It fell hard, the aluminum on all 4 corners does have a nick in it, but the glass was fine.... Awesome.
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Now is the time to run out to ATT and pick up a nice Otterbox Commuter trust me you will be happy and it will hide the nicks
Glad your device survived that was a hard post to read
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Now is the time to run out to ATT and pick up a nice Otterbox Commuter trust me you will be happy and it will hide the nicks
Glad your device survived that was a hard post to read
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Forget the Otterbox, if you can get this instead go for it.
I bought one the other day and it is easily comparable to the Otterbox.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00BQZD4CE/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
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The-Last-Hylian said:
Did the same thing with my HOX, was jogging and it fell out of my bag, nearly gave myself a hernia!
It was okay though, phew!
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The One X is tough. I've dropped it on my hardwood floor many times, phone still looks great. Tiny dent on the bottom. Still upgrading to a One though, I'll just be more careful.
I did the same a few weeks back , is anyone going to attempt to replace the speaker covers where the dents are ?
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That's awesome.
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Seriously, you just got lucky. The glass WILL shatter if you drop it face down. Had dropped my Note II on the face and luckily got away with it too. But more often that not it does break. Take care of it better next time though
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Forget the Otterbox, if you can get this instead go for it.
I bought one the other day and it is easily comparable to the Otterbox.
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that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
I was shoved down a flight of steps yesterday by an inconsiderate schoolboy, and there are now two large cracks across the screen of my phone. While the phone still works, I want to replace the screen and speaker grilles. Fingers crossed, hopefully HTC knows how to fix this.
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I was shoved down a flight of steps yesterday by an inconsiderate schoolboy, and there are now two large cracks across the screen of my phone. While the phone still works, I want to replace the screen and speaker grilles. Fingers crossed, hopefully HTC knows how to fix this.
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i hope you drop kicked that devil and send the parents a bill.
He was alone, I yelled at him, he cried, I relented. I'm weak like that. Ah well.
Seems the 4 corners of the phone are slightly raised as I dropped mine face down and only one corner has a little nick.
HTC phones have always been indestructible for me especially the screens. Galaxy s3 and note 2 screens are very fragile.
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that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
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I came here to say that. Hideous.
Exactly how I broke my nexus 4 didn't have that same fate though. Positive thing about that situation is I had a excuse to buy the ONE lol
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that has to be the ugliest case ive ever seen... lmao
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I was just thinking the same.
I'm a fan of the Baseus Slim flip case. It's cheap, good quality and it protects the screen.
I never thought I'd like a flip case but it's actually really unobtrusive and when I'm home I take it out.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=300885232164
I loved the slip case for the Sensation. It was light, thin, aesthetically pleasing and protected the phone really well. I don't understand why HTC didn't continue making them in that style. They went back to the chunky ones with the pull tab for the One X and they don't do a slip case for the One at all. I much prefer being able to feel the lines of such a beautiful device when I'm using it.
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I would never have a flip case that holds my bank cards though. Firstly it's very nature makes it larger than necessary but you're also making a very convenient little package and advertisement for muggers and pick pockets. Not clever if you live in a city.
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I gotta ask you something guys.
I'm trying to decide what to buy. Flipcase, pouch or some clear gel case.
I really want to buy a pouch because I don't want to hide this beauty. So my question is; when do you think people drop their phone most? while talking or while taking it out of pocket? I mean if I got pouch it'll protect it if I drop when taking out of my pocket. But It wouldn't help if it was in my hand (obviously)
I always like pouches. All of my phones look like new when I finish with them.
In my opinion, skins don't protect the phone it's so easy to scratch the screen in your pocket and screen protectors look like ****.
Flip covers aren't ideal either. You could easily get keys or loose change between the screen and the flap, when in your pocket.
I like pouches because you hold the phone as it was intended to be and you view it as intended. What's the point of having a beautiful device if it's hidden under layers of gel, leather or plastic? It's like everyone who has an iPhone is always telling me how beautiful it is and that's why they don't want an android phone. Then I ask them the last time they actually saw their beautiful iPhone out of it's case and that makes them think.
The difficulty I'm finding with the One and a slip case is as I pointed out above. HTC made a great slip case for the Sensation but the last few they've made have sucked. I have a One X slip case and it's huge both on the phone and in the hand. I've tried loads of third party slip cases in the past, with other phones, and the main issues are quality and that they're generally ill fitting. Not to mention they often look like crap.
The reason I started buying official HTC cases was that I was sick of buying new cases all the time and I saw one cheap and decided to try it. I have to say that the quality is generally way better with their own cases and I've bought official ever since (I've owned six HTC phones). This time round though I think they've screwed it up. The official cases for the One are too bulky. I want a tight fitting slip case that covers the top of the phone well but is easy enough to remove the phone from to answer quickly.
You also have to consider the material. When I first started buying cases I really didn't want leather and I bought ones made from textiles but they aren't so easy to slip in and out of your pocket. In fact gel cases pretty much grip the material in your pockets, this could cause you to fumble with the phone to get it out of your pocket and drop it. I say that because it has happened to me before and I had a few near misses. So. Anyway. I ended up realising why it makes a lot of sense to go with leather. It's just as easy to get in and out of your pocket as with no case at all.
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How easy does this fit into pant pockets?
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How easy does this fit into pant pockets?
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Very easy if your not wearing tight pants. My girlfriend would not be able to fit it in her pants, it's just to big.... but seriously , if you have an inch of space between your leg and pants you should have no problems.
Side note: I don't get why people complain about the size of the phone, and/or weight. It's not like you need to be a trained body builder to lift these devices. Plus the added real-estate is a bonus when playing games, browsing the web, taking notes, and all the other stuff people normally do on a telephone.
One complaint vs the note II is the weight of the 3. It's too light for me to notice it in my pocket and sometimes freak out thinking I left my baby behind somewhere.
In the end, if you can't handle the invalid judgments people give you regarding the size of your phone, then don't buy it. If you want the best smartphone available today, get it.
Fits fine in my pants as long as they aren't tight. Tight are too constricting on the junk anyways.
Fits just fine. In fact it fits better than my previous Note 2 because it's slimmer.
Note 3 is definitely a better fit than the 2 in my back pocket or whichever pocket I need it to fit.
Why would you ever put your phone in your back pocket? I'd just end up crushing it when I sit on it, forgetting it was in my pocket
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I wear Levi 511s which are skinny, but not ultra skinny.
Fits fine in front pockets. I do tuck it to the outer portion of the pocket and it sits better there, but fit overall is :good:
Fits fine in mine too
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Doesn't really feel any different than my previous phone, GNexus.
I hate when people say, "it doesn't even fit in your pocket." First I put it in my pocket, then pretend to hand it to he/she to try it...NOT Then say YOU WISH b*tch
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It's not rocket science. Just go to any store, let the sales associate know you want to pocket test it so they don't think you're trying to snake it and slip it in. Same as if you would buy a car. Don't rely on others since everyone is different but test drive yourself.
Seriously, if you wear jeans or dress pants it fits just fine. Have no idea why people hate.
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I am curious, how many of you place your note4 in your pants/shorts pocket? I had a note 2 that barely fit in my pants pockets, but with it's curves it seemed to stay in there ok..... but for some reason the metal ring makes the note 4 more noticeable for me. I can always tell it's in my pocket(versus note 2 I would forget about it). It also just doesn't seem to settle as well in my pants pocket. It also feels like it could slide out easier when sitting in a couch.
No problem I've noticed. It does stay put better with a case on, but I often go without as well. I use a pouch for it when running though, running shorts' pockets aren't very snug and the phone flies around too much. REI has a nice pouch the phone fits in.
I always put it in my pocket and have no problems.
I'm kind of guy that like pants or trousers with large pocket. I like to put everything in my pocket.
But when I sit, I always hold my phone or put it in an area that I can easily take my phone in case I'll need it immediately
Front pocket for me (I'm not a skinny jeans type)
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I always put it in my pocket and have no problems.
I'm kind of guy that like pants or trousers with large pocket. I like to put everything in my pocket.
But when I sit, I always hold my phone or put it in an area that I can easily take my phone in case I'll need it immediately
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It seemed like to me!
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