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I thought this was "gorilla" glass

Gotta say I'm pretty disappointed with this screen. I allready have a few scratches across the screen in just a few days of use. I've done everything to my poor Nexus one, including dropping it 2 stories off the top of an elevator with no scratches in the screen.
Anyone else Disappointed with the screen?

lol - doesnt matter what kind of glass it is
its either all the gear and no idea sindrome or bad luck mate, you choose which suits you best
if had mine for two months without a case and its still perfect

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Not in the least. I just returned a TMobile tab that I've had since release date (replaced w/ an ATT tab that I will be flashing soon) and I can't imagine what you've done to scratch that thing... actually, what did you do to scratch it?

I've babied this thing. The only time I transport it is in the inner pocket of my jacket which is clean. 2 hair line scratches down each side of the screen. Wish I knew what did it so I could avoid doing so again. I hate screen protectors and feel they are a waste on today's generation of screens. Maybe not. Otherwise I'm very happy with it.
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I don't care what the glass is made from, I always use protection lol
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gareth824 said:
I don't care what the glass is made from, I always use protection lol
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thats what she said
but anyway, ive dropped mine a few times, stood on it in boots, had my cousin kick it and it has no marks at all. damn impressed.

Anything harder than Gorilla Glass can scratch it. Many types of sand particles are hard enough. Sounds like that jacket pocket ain't as clean as you think it is.

I dropped mine 5 feet face down onto dirty hardwood floor. It slid face down over dirt and sand for about 3 feet. Not one scratch. My heart however will probably not recover from the scare. I had just opened the box and taken the plastic cover off.
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I use Clear Protector shields on anything I get since Gorilla Glass can get beat up by giraffes LOL.

I'm quite impressed by how tough the display is to be honest.
I had it in my pocket next to a bunch of keys...not a single mark on the screen.
Fingerprints are a pain, but there's actually something quite satisfying when cleaning the display with chamois leather until it is squeeky-shiny-new

I don't trust any glass products not to scratch, whatever fancy name they call it. I've had one of these on since day 1: http://www.handhelditems.com/steinh...-screen-protector-ultra-crystal-p-152827.html

Gorilla Glass isn't scratch proof, and I have no idea if you were babying it how you scratched it. I'm pretty tough on my devices (Samsung Fascinate, Samsung Focus, and Galaxy Tab) - and not a single one has scratches.
Do you have sand or something in your pocket or bag? Sand is strong enough to scratch glass.
@daniel.weck - keys won't scratch normal glass, let alone supposed gorilla glass, they aren't strong enough.
People have had luck in the past buffing out small scratches with glass polish - YMMV and I'd personally be too afraid to try it.
Some screen protectors because of how they are applied will "fill in" small scratches so you don't even see them anymore. I highly recommend this route.

Is screen protector needed?

Does. The tab really need an screen protector?
Or is the gorilla glass tuff enuff? Did anyone get scratches to your GT screen? Without dropping it onto gravel or anything else extreme....
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Have you need seen videos of gorilla glass?
I dont have a protector. I dont think it needs one with that glass. There was a video of someone shooting a BB gun at the screen and it didnt make a scratch.
Leave it off!

I did see the video, but im still conserned about getting scratches (on the GT ;-) from girfriends finger nails or something else really stupid....
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2token2 said:
I did see the video, but im still conserned about getting scratches (on the GT ;-) from girfriends finger nails or something else really stupid....
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No you dont need it... Try with some metal, nails whatever... Glass is harder than steal so it canot be scratched... (with some normal use afcourse).

Have only had it for about a week, but haven't had a screen protector on it. It's been in and out of my purse and work bag ... not a single scratch.
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Played with a Tab at BB yesterday and it had a big scratch near the front camera. So it can definitely scratch.

Better safe than sorry!

A small particle of sand will leave a decent scratch. I always protect the screen, if not a scratch is bound to show up some day.

I like to touch directly to the glass.
So I leave the screen protector..

I use a screen protector, not to protect the screen but to eliminate the fingerprints problem
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my first tab before it broke had a scratch on the screen within a week (god knows how)
so the new one had a screen protector put on it straight away, they are scratch resistant not proof, same as the galaxy S and my S also has scratches on it.
its better than normal plastic/glass but they do scratch fairly easy!

no need for one. If you drop it on the floor it might crack, but it will do that if you have a screen protector too.

i dont have screen protector on mine, no scratch..yet.

Sounds like its an draw....
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Better to be safe than sorry have protector on mine as it would.be my luck if i didnt for one to turn up.. :-D
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I use the zagg invisible shield. it looks good and is pretty tough. application is retarded tho

I got a screen protector from ebay, extreme screen or something, exacatly the same feel of the zagg, but a lot cheaper, is nice an clear works great.

I have a screen protector on mine just in case lol. But from what I've been told we shouldn't need one... I'm half tempted to remove it. Screen looks so much nicer without it, unless that's just my screen protector that makes it look kinda dull and darker.
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lol yeah zagg cost me like 45 bucks

Scratches Easy should have Gorilla Glass

I really liked my TF300. It was a good price for the specs. But I really wish it had gorilla glass. I had mine no more than 2 weeks and it got a nice scratch right in the middle of the screen. I've had other tablets with Gorilla Glass and try as I might I never ever got a scratch on those. Does the TF300 have any type of coating on it to stop scratches? I'm really afraid to clean my screen much anymore because of getting scratches so easy. All I use is the cloth that came with it as well...

The first thing i did was applying a ultra clear screen protector for same reasons
However, i didn't have one on my One X

I use my shirt and have no issues. No scratches. Idk what you did...
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I accidentally dropped my keys on the screen and thought for sure I would have a scratch but I was surprised when I didn't find any. It may not be Gorilla Glass but its still not that bad.
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According to Asus it's not Gorilla Glass but it's "hardened glass".

I've had my tablet over a month now, not a single scratch on it. I haven't used any screen protectors or anything, just cleaned the screen every once in a while with the micro fiber it came with. Gotta say I'm really happy with the screen
I even took the tablet with me to my one week trip to Italy, but not a scratch there either

Funny (and hardcore) S3 scratch test

If you own an S3 you might want to see this, you will be much more relaxed about your S3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ie1g4WZJdO4&feature=g-upl

As fasr as I know crystal is harder than steel on the moss scale, he should test it woth sand

Hilarious!....poor cat! What impressed me was that he was hitting the screen quite hard with a very small contact point and quite heavy knives and it didn't break, and he dropped it from quite a height!

yeah gorilla glass 2 seems to be quite the thing :>

a lot of people moan about screen cracks when they drop phone, but if you drop a piece of glass it will break if it lands on a stone or something similar, the point of gg2 is scratch resistance, I think I'm going to try one of those tempered glass screen protectors when they iron out the small flaws in it....the customer service guy on the accessories thread is brilliant

Ive been running without screen protector for 1 month and I dont have a single scratch, not a single one. I do have a Diztronic case though

This video is great, but I still managed to put a 1cm scratch across mine at 2 days old, simply by placing it face down on my bedside table.
Knives vs bedside table, now I know which is more dangerous!

The magic is in the wipe lol. But i will be getting mine this week and its nice to know it will hold up to more abuse that he will get in my pocket ^^
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TimmyRaa said:
This video is great, but I still managed to put a 1cm scratch across mine at 2 days old, simply by placing it face down on my bedside table.
Knives vs bedside table, now I know which is more dangerous!
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Did you accidentally put it on your girlfriends diamond ring?
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Sand can scratch the screen very easily. I've learned it the hard way
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Better to have screen protector.

That guy sounds like guy on FPSrussia youtube videos

These screen test are crap who carries a large army knife around in there pocket with there phone if you do you must have big pockets and why don't they try it with sandpaper see what that does

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These screen test are crap who carries a large army knife around in there pocket with there phone if you do you must have big pockets and why don't they try it with sandpaper see what that does
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????
Anger issue?

im not so impressed with the Go Rilla Glass2....i have no screen protector but have the Otterbox case with a lip so that the glass never rest on anything.....but i have plenty of micro scratches all over the screen.......From what?
the only thing that i clean it with a micro fiber cloth....WTF needless to say i will be braking it and getting a replacement for this super sensative ass screen.

bullerwins said:
Ive been running without screen protector for 1 month and I dont have a single scratch, not a single one. I do have a Diztronic case though
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I wear a screen protector but not for scratch reasons more for shock proofing.
That little bit of plastic on the screen is likely to absorb a little impact when it falls or gets bumped. Its a bit like those people that put a sticky tape x on their window during violent storms. This glass may be hard, but it can definitely be tougher.
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sabaramo said:
I wear a screen protector but not for scratch reasons more for shock proofing.
That little bit of plastic on the screen is likely to absorb a little impact when it falls or gets bumped. Its a bit like those people that put a sticky tape x on their window during violent storms. This glass may be hard, but it can definitely be tougher.
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Thats not to stop the glass from braking.......that to stop the glass from flying around in that violent storm. as its taped together giving it more weight as a whole instead of small shards everywhere.
so i dont think the protector helps the screen from shattering. just my OP

The glass on our phones are harder than carbon steel.. So it's a no brainer.
But would like to see him use a little rock or some sand, it will funk up the screen..
Get a screen protector, gorilla glass is over rated.
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buljo said:
The glass on our phones are harder than carbon steel.. So it's a no brainer.
But would like to see him use a little rock or some sand, it will funk up the screen..
Get a screen protector, gorilla glass is over rated.
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I think misunderstood is the correct term

jnr21 said:
That guy sounds like guy on FPSrussia youtube videos
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yes, he does

Who has scratch their screen already.

What has been your experiences with Gorilla Glass 3? have you scratched it and how. Light finger swipes, heavy finger swipes, grit on the S Pen or your finger, coins in pocket, left it on the dashboard and had it slide?
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alexxxmackie said:
What has been your experiences with Gorilla Glass 3? have you scratched it and how. Light finger swipes, heavy finger swipes, grit on the S Pen or your finger, coins in pocket, left it on the dashboard and had it slide?
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I have gotten a very time scratch, about 1cm long right off center.. Cant notice it at all with the screen on, when off you have to angle it to see it but i was all WTF RAGE(*#&@^*([email protected]&^#([email protected]*^#[email protected] Took 4 days to get that.. I still have no case or screen protector on it.. I put my phone in my pocket and sometimes i forget i have my keys in there, but i have now been much more aware to where i put it.
Which means i will prob run it over with my car soon. :laugh:

Impossibru...
Lets all walk around with sand paper in our pockets!
This post has no point.
Nutella rant complete.

ManOfBusiness said:
Impossibru...
Lets all walk around with sand paper in our pockets!
This post has no point.
Nutella rant complete.
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It's very easy for dust (which can contain grains of sand) to get into your pocket, a little piece of it rubbing on your screen can cause scratches.

check out the tech 21 site.. their screen protectors are derived from materials of a bullet proof glass... the video they show is enough to make u want to buy one! essentially... makes your screen shatter proof to any types of drops what so ever.... not avail for note 3 yet :\
scratches... you tube it... knife test etc.. i'd say anything is possible.... but u'd have to try or put something metal in your pocket and let it hang out for a good 8 hrs maybe just maybe you might have bad luck and get it... that side metal though.. beware that will scuff real fast... luckily i haven't done it myself... still waiting to see if UAG is going to get their stuff together and start sending cases before i order

I just left the screen protector that the Note came with and it works perfevt.
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I did the same. It's actually a good screen protector.
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My phone has has no screen protector for maybe two minutes at most. I hate it but I wouldn't forgive myself for scratching it
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Pretty pleased with it. It's very scratch resistive.
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get an iloome tempered glass protector cheapskates, lol

How do you folks manage to scratch your screens? I have owned 3 Samsung devices and have yet to scratch the screen and I do not use screen protectors. I put the phone in my pocket and use it for work. I am by no means easy on my device either.

droidstyle said:
How do you folks manage to scratch your screens? I have owned 3 Samsung devices and have yet to scratch the screen and I do not use screen protectors. I put the phone in my pocket and use it for work. I am by no means easy on my device either.
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Thats all im saying...
I managed to crack an LCD screen after 3 years of use and the Gorilla glass was still flawless. I don't understand it.