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Very slippery...how are you dealing with that?
u mean the phone itself? i haven t had any problem with the phone being slippery at all... i think it got a nice feel to it
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Very slippery...how are you dealing with that?
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put some double sided tape on the back and sides for grip.
jk. I got myself a BSE full body for $9 shipped to UK and now its a hulk. Grip all over and gives me piece of mind that I wont drop or get scuff marks all over! defo check them out! seriously no point buying the other skins mentioned as this does the job and feels/looks v nice!
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put some double sided tape on the back and sides for grip.
jk. I got myself a BSE full body for $9 shipped to UK and now its a hulk. Grip all over and gives me piece of mind that I wont drop or get scuff marks all over! defo check them out! seriously no point buying the other skins mentioned as this does the job and feels/looks v nice!
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Last thing i'd be worrying about is a scuff mark if i dropped the phone... Have you seen the pics of cracked screens??
m00moo said:
put some double sided tape on the back and sides for grip.
jk. I got myself a BSE full body for $9 shipped to UK and now its a hulk. Grip all over and gives me piece of mind that I wont drop or get scuff marks all over! defo check them out! seriously no point buying the other skins mentioned as this does the job and feels/looks v nice!
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Can you post a pic?
Grow some bigger manlier hands or put a rubbery case on it and be done with it.
I didn't really have any slipperiness problems, but I put a rubber case on it anyhow as I feel silly putting stickers all over it. (I am using a screen protector.) I care more that it is in good condition than that people see what kind of phone I have though.
The phone isn't slippery like soap. I think what he means is its pretty thin and easy to lose grip of it because of its shape if you dont hold it right. I had a fe close calls with it but haven't dropped it yet.
Oh I get it... I can reach the entire screen & trackball with my thumb the way I hold it though and didn't have any near drops or anything in the days before I put the cover on it. So as I said, grow some bigger hands!
It's not even close to being as slippery as the MyTouch/Ion/Magic.
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I agree - some times the unit is soooo slippery. I suspect though, with the cold weather, my hands are fairly dry. Try putting some moisturiser (E45?) on & see if it makes any difference!
I think i'm gonna get a sillycone case
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I agree - some times the unit is soooo slippery. I suspect though, with the cold weather, my hands are fairly dry. Try putting some moisturiser (E45?) on & see if it makes any difference!
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LOL.........
Mate: Man, that's a nice phone!
Me: Yeah just got it the other day!
Mate: Can I have a little play to see what's its like?
Me: No problem, can you just rub some of this E45 in first?
Hella Slippery I just ordered a Silicone Case and Phanton Skinz screen gaurd... I need something on this phone it feels waayyyy too fragile and naked.
Pics of a cracked screen: http://picasaweb.google.com/pspr33/N1#
It should be back with me tomorrow or Monday. If anyone is wondering, HTC UK charge £78 to replace the screen (which includes labour and return postage).
Very slippery & almost dropped it a few times. I have a gel skin til Seidio cases are ready!
spr33 said:
Pics of a cracked screen: http://picasaweb.google.com/pspr33/N1#
It should be back with me tomorrow or Monday. If anyone is wondering, HTC UK charge £78 to replace the screen (which includes labour and return postage).
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hey where did you find that clock with the weather on it??
The only part for me is opening the backlid. The screen in front doesnt make it easy
elio said:
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I hold it the same way I would hold $560 in cash.
(tightly, securely and never leaves my sight)
Rnapole said:
hey where did you find that clock with the weather on it??
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Try beautiful widgets in the market....
If you can find the old version anywhere it even has the HTC - style flipclock...
My N1 felt too fragile until I got my case now I can have a bit more peace of mind.
I own my HD2 for 3 days now.
I have one simple question and I hope that more users experience this.
If I slide my finger to the right of the screen, to the end, I feel the side of the HD2. If I slide my finger to the left, the display goes over in the rest of the HD2.
At the bottom of the screen, it's the other way around. There I can feel a little edge on the left side.
Other users experience this?
did you drop it? by the looks of the pictures I've seen where they take apart a HD2, the screen is held in place by the rubber sides..
it's normal...99% of the hd2 was not been totally flushed with sides which is a rubber..
yes i have it too.
Well, in that case, mines' exceptionally well built. It's totally flushed with the glass. Sorry to put that out. I just love mines!
sectorlord said:
it's normal...99% of the hd2 was not been totally flushed with sides which is a rubber..
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And what does this mean?
*my english is not that good haha*
So it's normal that you feel the rubber on one side ? Whilst de other side is straight with the glass itself?
lemonspeakers said:
Well, in that case, mines' exceptionally well built. It's totally flushed with the glass. Sorry to put that out. I just love mines!
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heh, likewise, flush all the way round. Perfection in black and glass, , ahhhh
samsamuel said:
heh, likewise, flush all the way round. Perfection in black and glass, , ahhhh
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So you don't have this problem?
I think I go back to the store and change for another one. I want a perfect phone for my money
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Well, in that case, mines' exceptionally well built. It's totally flushed with the glass. Sorry to put that out. I just love mines!
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Same here. Maybe 1/2 to 1/4 of a mm below the rubber, but perfectly straight all the way round.
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So you don't have this problem?
I think I go back to the store and change for another one. I want a perfect phone for my money
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No, no tilted screen, its exactly the same all the way around, totally flush with the rubber.
Mine has this flaw, but it this so minor that I had never noticed it. I suggest get over it, it's not a big deal.
maxnik1 said:
Mine has this flaw, but it this so minor that I had never noticed it. I suggest get over it, it's not a big deal.
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Ok, so also on the right side of the screen??
freddyonderstal said:
Ok, so also on the right side of the screen??
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Absolutely the same as you described it in the first post.
has anybody had to clean their trackball yet? i don't need to but im sure one day i will. anybody attempted to take it apart and do it at all?
These things have a trackball?
Not to change the subject, but folks find using trackball more convenient than swiping the screen? I guess if you're used to a Blackberry Curve or something it's an old habit.
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Not to change the subject, but folks find using trackball more convenient than swiping the screen? I guess if you're used to a Blackberry Curve or something it's an old habit.
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i don't really use it or see why htc put it there but like the BB we will eventually have to clean it.
I've taken mine apart to blow the dust out from under the screen a couple of times. It's not that difficult actually. There's a great tutorial at Android Central in the Sprint Hero forum.
http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/22036-sprint-htc-hero-disassembly-diy.html
The trackball is stuck in a housing so you can't actually take it out, but you can roll it around and wipe what you can.
Tikerz said:
I've taken mine apart to blow the dust out from under the screen a couple of times. It's not that difficult actually. There's a great tutorial at Android Central in the Sprint Hero forum.
http://androidforums.com/sprint-htc-hero/22036-sprint-htc-hero-disassembly-diy.html
The trackball is stuck in a housing so you can't actually take it out, but you can roll it around and wipe what you can.
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if they make a 2nd gen hero i want no trackball.
I just use a little rubbing alcohol. Although I've heard that it hurts to put alcohol on your balls.
It seems difficult to completely get rid of it. We need some form of hardware navigation for utilities like recovery.
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if they make a 2nd gen hero i want no trackball.
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Your wish has (pretty much) been granted haha. The Legend has been rumored to be Sprint's Hero 2 (still very much a rumor) but it makes sense. Optical trackpad included.
But on a more related note, I too have had my phone apart to dye the housing black and to clean the dust out, and the trackball is indeed in its own little housing as was mentioned above, and it can be cleaned pretty easily with some rubbing alcohol
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Your wish has (pretty much) been granted haha. The Legend has been rumored to be Sprint's Hero 2 (still very much a rumor) but it makes sense. Optical trackpad included.
But on a more related note, I too have had my phone apart to dye the housing black and to clean the dust out, and the trackball is indeed in its own little housing as was mentioned above, and it can be cleaned pretty easily with some rubbing alcohol
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I'm planning on cleaning the dust out of my Hero this weekend. How fragile are the connectors when you disconnect them etc.? Because I REALLY cannot end up damaging my phone
Leukay said:
Your wish has (pretty much) been granted haha. The Legend has been rumored to be Sprint's Hero 2 (still very much a rumor) but it makes sense. Optical trackpad included.
But on a more related note, I too have had my phone apart to dye the housing black and to clean the dust out, and the trackball is indeed in its own little housing as was mentioned above, and it can be cleaned pretty easily with some rubbing alcohol
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i just looked the legend up, looks like the gsm hero?
http://android.1800pocketpc.com/2009/12/07/htc-legend-features-specs-and-images.html
the htc legend. i like the design but not the white color.
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http://android.1800pocketpc.com/2009/12/07/htc-legend-features-specs-and-images.html
the htc legend. i like the design but not the white color.
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It isn't actually white, its made out of a single piece of aluminum (thats the color too lol).
Aluminum design. Yep. I've never had my hero apart because I'm too scared to take apart my phone... I don't know what I would do if I bricked it I just complain to Sprint so they do it.
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...But on a more related note, I too have had my phone apart to dye the housing black and to clean the dust out, and the trackball is indeed in its own little housing as was mentioned above, and it can be cleaned pretty easily with some rubbing alcohol
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You dyed your Hero black? Any pics?
crunchybutternut said:
You dyed your Hero black? Any pics?
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Here's some pic's for ya!
fixxxer2008 said:
http://android.1800pocketpc.com/2009/12/07/htc-legend-features-specs-and-images.html
the htc legend. i like the design but not the white color.
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The only problem with the design is that you're probably stuck with the stock battery size. And although they may make a somewhat higher capacity in the stock size, you're not going to be able to upgrade to a Seidio 3500 mAh battery or some other behemoth sized battery.
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Here's some pic's for ya!
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That's the way it should've came!
Leukay said:
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Excellent! What did you use to dye it?
atoz350 said:
That's the way it should've came!
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Isn't it?! I mean, the tan/beige color is nice for a corporate kinda person, but I like my phones lookin slick
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Excellent! What did you use to dye it?
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I just used some black RIT dye. I think it looks purrdy
You can use RIT powdered dye, I used to sell Touch Pro backs in about a dozen colors. very easy to do, but make sure you don't overheat the housing or it'll curl up on you.
Hi,
Unfortunately, today I scratched my phone. To the left of the trackball I have a somewhat minor scratch in the metal chassis of the device. It's not as deep as an engraving would be on the back of the phone. So I am hoping it can be removed easily. Has anyone had experience with removing scratches from the metal or maybe even removing engraving ? I really want to fix this :-(
Probably those polishing stuff works, but i've only tested them on the iphone's chrome sides. But they're only good for removing hairline scratches
Battery acid, also that DIY stylus might help too if you rub it on there hard enough.
But seriously, try car buffer or if it isnt rooted just tell HTC that your phone is getting horrible 3g service and you want a replacement
nixxofugi said:
Hi,
Unfortunately, today I scratched my phone. To the left of the trackball I have a somewhat minor scratch in the metal chassis of the device. It's not as deep as an engraving would be on the back of the phone. So I am hoping it can be removed easily. Has anyone had experience with removing scratches from the metal or maybe even removing engraving ? I really want to fix this :-(
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I've heard of people using a gray-ish permanent marker...
Either way, once you get it fixed up, I highly suggest getting a BSE (or another skin).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=618006
Only $8. And I'd say worth more than 10 times that for how good it looks and protects!
Personally I like the N1 naked, its just so damn sexy on it's own
putting it side by side on my iPhone 3GS makes the N1 look like a supermodel next to an obese.... you get what I'm saying
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Personally I like the N1 naked, its just so damn sexy on it's own
putting it side by side on my iPhone 3GS makes the N1 look like a supermodel next to an obese.... you get what I'm saying
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It looks even better with a BSE on, trust me.
My buddy at work got an N1 and we put ours side by side. Everyone agreed that mine looked WAY better. The BSE gives it a badass gun metal look Check out the link at the top of the Poll thread to see pics of it "in action".
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It looks even better with a BSE on, trust me.
My buddy at work got an N1 and we put ours side by side. Everyone agreed that mine looked WAY better. The BSE gives it a badass gun metal look Check out the link at the top of the Poll thread to see pics of it "in action".
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No offense, but you're starting to sound egotistical.. Again, im not trying to be rude, but you kinda are lol.
Eclair~ said:
No offense, but you're starting to sound egotistical.. Again, im not trying to be rude, but you kinda are lol.
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That word doesn't mean what you think it means...
Either way, just trying to help, Jesus...
Paul22000 said:
That word doesn't mean what you think it means...
Either way, just trying to help, Jesus...
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My mom told me to stop using big (or unnecessary) words out of context, guess I should have listened..
Edit: how does egotistical not fit into what I said? I would think it made perfect sense...
thanks for all the help everyone. that skin is a good idea for $8
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While ur install was definitely first rate..a lot of us like the stock, matte finish as well as the feel of the phone. So it's just a matter of preference.
That being said I'd at least use a screen protector.
I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?
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I'm trying to decide between a black leather back and a black silicone back. How are people finding them this year? Which one feels nicer? and which one is more durable?
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I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.
I am also looking for comments on black leather vs. black silicone back.
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tech_head said:
I was going to go with the wood back (smooth) then put a carbon fiber wrap on it.
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Why would you pay more for wood just to put a sticker over it?
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.
I am more concerned about the leather dissipating heat. I would think the wood and then leather dissipate heat better than silicone.
2014 was leather. Loved it, but after reading all the good things about the new silicon backs i decided to go that route. Plus, the leather was a bit slippery, so i figured with the bigger phone the silicon back would help with the grip. Can't wait to finally get it.
I ordered the leather, I'm excited to try something different. Plus I already have a white oak and walnut back on my Mi4.
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me.
For those who went with the leather, is it soft at all? I haven't really heard too much depth about how it feels from those who got it. Can you even tell that it is leather? Does it seem slippery to sweaty hands? Thanks for any input.
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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Here is youtube video of unboxing of one with leather:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LevvV-sXj6k
I am getting leather one that will be delivered Friday. I think it will be OK.
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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With a name like SalTNutz, I'm not surprised you've got wood.
SalTNutz said:
I got wood, and I LOVE the look, but let me tell you, that thing is slippery as hell
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If you want to keep it slippery, try some diluted lye. It may cause some discoloration, but will render the oils into a really slick substance.
It might work on your phone, too.
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So I got the silicon back after all of the ravings and I'm not really feeling it. I like the feel of the silicon but the raised grooves just aren't for me...
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Oh, I must be the party of one...I love the silicon back. The texture is different and pleasant. Maybe that's just compared to crappy silicon cases I usually have on my phones or the faux-leather backing of my Note Edge.
It also seems like it'll be durable. Naturally, it won't scratch like the back of most metal/glass phones, which often quickly renders a phone unattractive and unsellable.
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What do you mean by the raised grooves? The new lines on the back?
Yeah I heard the leather wasn't soft too and felt more like hard plastic, so I went with a silicone back. Can anyone confirm this?
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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.
While waiting, I was second guessing my decision to get the soft grip over the leather, but I really like it. I would order the same again.
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I just got my phone yesterday with the leather back. It is not hard like plastic, but has a slight amount of squishyness. Not much though. It is more slippery than I thought it would be, but overall I like it. As far as head dissipation, I'm not sure that the back material will make much of a difference, and my phone so far is staying cool unless I am charging the battery.
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Ohh ok that sounds good then. What kind of leather would you compare it to? I had a G4 with a leather back before, do you know if it feels similar to that? Or is it harder or softer?
I went with the silicone back but keep wondering if I should have went with leather.
Is there any other phone or material you can compare the silicone back to?
I just got mine today and got black leather. So far, I really like it and am looking forward to see how it looks as it ages.
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Im going to be using it in a Case. So I can't really see how back should matter? Also, what was the consensus RE heat?
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