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Do you black/graphite owners wish you had the white Hero and vice versa?
I kind of wish Orange did the white version, I think they look better, even if they are less practical and hard-wearing. Anyone wanna swap? Haha.
I think the white looks fantastic. Black is kinda old school IMO (how many black gadgets have you had?) but it's entirely subjective.
White for sure! I had real reservations when I ordered the white Hero, after years of black HTC devices.... but I love it. It's s refreshing change
White
Is there another color besides white?
Kidding...WHITE is the color!
I have less than zero desire for a white device!
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Dave
I've had the white and was forever making sure it was clean!! Not putting it in leather cases as the leather marks the white, giving it a rub after using/pulling out of pocket. This is a phone! I took more care of it than my girlfriend!
Had to sell it as when it did get dirty it looked old and tatty, so went and got a black one which to me looks sleek and cool.
Can't remember how many times I got called a fairy for having a white phone?!?
White! Ive had no probs with dirt on it. And yesterday I putted it in a clear gel case, so no problems
i love the graphite one!!!! the white one is cool, too, but i prefer the graphite
I had the graphite first off then I returned it and got the white one and I can say I definetly prefer white. Generally in my experience others also prefer it. It does get dirty easily and quite often but I still wouldn't swap with black or graphite.
I have a white Hero , simply love it. I had the opportunity to swap it for a black one when i had led problems but in my opinion, the black colour and the white trackball don't match well.
Graphite all the way, pukka it is toooo
Black one all the way! That said I havent seen any other colours in the flesh
white?
Hi to all
I will definitelly buy a Hero in comming days, but i am quite torn apart about the color.
I definitelly like white more than black, but all some of your experiences are really scary. I want to take care of the phone of course, but taking care of the colorations/smudges every day (?) is too much to it. I want to play with software, not hardware
What about you, hero white owners, is it really so bad?
One day I noticed my white one had picked up some grease and ink smudges on the back. (I work in a greasy, inky environment!) I figured I'd have to clean it with Cif or something. The next day I went to do so and as I pulled it out my pocket, I noticed all the dirt was gone!
I think the Teflon makes it that bit easier for dirt to just rub off onto fabric. Plus it feels and looks great.
The aesthetics really are personal though, of course.
Switchbitch said:
One day I noticed my white one had picked up some grease and ink smudges on the back. (I work in a greasy, inky environment!) I figured I'd have to clean it with Cif or something. The next day I went to do so and as I pulled it out my pocket, I noticed all the dirt was gone!
I think the Teflon makes it that bit easier for dirt to just rub off onto fabric. Plus it feels and looks great.
The aesthetics really are personal though, of course.
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You were planning to clean with cif????????
I guess you're joking right? cause these chemicals might peel off the teflon layer. Especially something like cif.
A homopolymer like Teflon wont have any problem with nonionic surfactants. The Teflon is bonded well too so any harsh solutes should have little effect. I've known people to use Cif cream on the Hero with good effect.
If you do have your doubts though, don't take my word for it
is the graphite the same loike the brown one? i got the brown and love it
deeren said:
You were planning to clean with cif????????
I guess you're joking right? cause these chemicals might peel off the teflon layer. Especially something like cif.
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Have you ever used Cif before? It cleans almost anything and its not going to take off a bonded layer such as Teflon. You can use it on tiles, worktops or anything, but it doesn't take the waterproofing off.
A light amount of cif on kitchen roll and wipe the casing worked fine on my white one. I had a curry stain on it, yes! curry!!! The strength of the curry was more likely to take off the coating than the Cif!
Teflon has some applications in chemistry due to it's resilience to corrosion. It completely resists the corrosive effect of hydroflouric acid, which even dissolves glass. Cif is no match for Teflon.
Also, "PTFE's resistance to van der Waals forces means that it is the only known surface to which a gecko cannot stick". This is very reassuring for people who have phobias of lizards.
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Have you ever used Cif before? It cleans almost anything and its not going to take off a bonded layer such as Teflon. You can use it on tiles, worktops or anything, but it doesn't take the waterproofing off.
A light amount of cif on kitchen roll and wipe the casing worked fine on my white one. I had a curry stain on it, yes! curry!!! The strength of the curry was more likely to take off the coating than the Cif!
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of course i've used cif. who hasnt?
well i was shocked because last week i cleaned my phone with alcohol and i immediately noticed that the metal grey rim around the screen and the hardware buttons got white patches. Some sort of chemical reaction with the alcohol , i dont know.
I also thought cif might remove the htc logo on the back and the label autofocus 5.0 mp bla bla bla ...
Anyway, good to know it worked out . i guess i know what to do next time i have stains on it.
my keyboard is turning brown were the bumpers from the screen rest. If you lift up your screen you'll see a bumper on each end that rest on each end of the keyboard. I was looking at the tmo forums and noticed a thread on it. Mine isn't near as bad as other. Some look almost burnt in and some peoples whole phones were changing color were the soft plastic is. I just put a small piece of electrical tape over the bumpers so it doesn't get worse cus its not bad now.
I haven't noticed that but am getting some discoloration on the backhousing below the battery door. I added the tmobile gel skin to help protect it somewhat. So far it has helped...
It seems that the paint could have been given an extra coat or two, or clearcoat. I have heard of many folks complaining about the paint on the keyboard edges becoming premature worn out. The gel case has some clips around that area and might help with the wear. Might be worth the $10 investment. Really wish the otterbox for the G2 would come out already...
Ya I'm thinkin about getting some ghost armor. A lot of people on the tmo forums were actually haveing the discoloration exactly were u r. The stains from the bumpers on my keyboard is weird I wonder if its the chemicals they used to make the bumpers and the soft material that the bumpers rest on. Some peoples phones look like the bumpers actually burned an imprint on the keyboard. Apparently someone talked to an htc rep and he said it has to do with the magnets used in the phone causing the discoloration. Some people are sayin they're whole phone were the soft parts are turned green or a dingy brownish color.
Yeah!! I got that brown stuff on my keyboard too.
Oh wait... no. It's chocolate... nevermind. ◔‿◔
I just checked and so far I dont see any discoloring. Im going to keep an eye out for this.
Ive got a tiny bit of yellow where the bumpers rest.. nothing major, but its barely 2 weeks old
Hi. So noticed my g2 is changing color. I'm talking about the rubber part of the phone. Its starting to look like a green(ish) color. Anyone experiencing this? Any suggestion how to fix this (if I still can)? Or how to avoid further discoloration. Thanks.
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Put on a case on maybe.
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Same thing is happening to mine. :-(
I started a thread about it a while back. A few other people are getting the same thing.
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Interesting. When I first picked up this phone, I immediately thought yellowish discoloration might occur on the rubber. Unfortunately it appears my suspicions were correct. Maybe we should be wiping our devices down with isopropyl or something daily to remove oils from our nasty hands. I don't know.
I am starting to get discoloration as well. Mine is starting to turn brownish around all of the edges. I have tried everything to remove the color but to no avail. Anyone?
If you are referring to inside, beside the keyboard I suggest looking under the screen where it matches up with the discoloration. There are two rubber pads that rest on it and cause the discoloration
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No my color is on the edge of the device. You can notice it the most when looking at the front of the device along the bottom rim.
the discoloration marks next to the keypad seems to at the same place the rubber pads under the screen contact..
Yep, no pics but I have same thing. The minute I bought it I put a hard case thats blue/black gradient and looks quite nice... But when I take it off to open the battery door I see that around the USB port and volume buttons it's a nasty dark shade compared to the nice pretty gray.
Has anyone had luck removing the coloration?
I was at it for a good 30 minutes with rubbing alcohol and had no success. I decided to replace my full body coverage zagg shield with a maximum coverage one... And I noticed when I took of the old shield it had a yellowish tint to it, it was completely clear when I put it on. I think it's a result of dirty hands on it so the gray back of the phone changing color was bound to happen, I mean it could pretty much happen to anything...
But for what it's worth, the zagg invisible shield had protected my phone from discoloration completely, except of course where it didn't cover...
I think this is what OP is talking about. I've had a case on my phone for a while, and the volume notch was uncovered. Also tried rubbing alcohol to remove without any luck.
You've all scared me now.... Anyway I could prevent this
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You've all scared me now.... Anyway I could prevent this
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The max coverage zagg shield
Even though I don't see it, but when I compare another G2 to mines, I can see mines and the fact that it has changed colors. There is a flaw with this, just like when the White MacBooks first came out, they started turnning yellow within the first month.
Has anyone tried taking a magic eraser to it to see if the discoloration comes off? Worked on the MacBooks...
i'm experiencing this as well, mates. mine is turning blue around the trackpad, like a blue ink.
is there any solution for this?
Had a ZAGG from day 1. Or maybe day 3.?
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Qty Description Replacement Status Unit Price Subtotal Refund Authorization
1 HTC T-Mobile Google G2 (Maximum) $24.99 $24.99 Not eligible
Order Totals
Subtotal: $24.99
Mine still looks like new. And it seems I have been using the G2 more than my pc.
chevy383surfing
I don't mind discoloration as long as the plastic/rubber doesn't get brittle and come apart
After a week of using a cheapo leather case I pulled my SGT out and found that the back panel (white) edges have dark splotches on them, almost like its been placed over a flame. Tried rubbing it off with all sorts of stuff but it just wont come off. My wife has had an iPhone for 2 years and the white panel on the back still looks new. Quality of the material perhaps? anyone else have this and able to clean it?
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More like the cheap leather case of yours tainted the black color onto the back of your tab. I had this kind of case before, but luckily I have a layer of screen protector at the back, even that layer is tainted..It's not the tab, just the cheap casing.
no discoloration here, my tab is naked all the time tho
As a rule, as soon as I get my devices I get them laminated (a good one at that) both front and back. Thr surface on the front is resistant to oily hand marks and the back one well lets just say keeps it shining for a good 6-8 months before I get a new one done. This way selling it is never a problem. Cheers!
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I had that problem with my Galaxy Tab and the Samsung leather case that came with it. It seems that the soft fabric they line the inside with rubs off onto the Tab. It's not actually that big of a deal to get off. I took some rubbing alcohol (70% Isopropyl Alcohol), poured it on a cotton ball and used a small amount of pressure. It came right off and my Tab looked brand new.
I am in India, waiting for the free leather case from Samsung.One concern is about the heat,if the back is encased,can the device heat up? Will it affect it adversely ?
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I am in India, waiting for the free leather case from Samsung.One concern is about the heat,if the back is encased,can the device heat up? Will it affect it adversely ?
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I have not experienced any problems with the device heating up while in the case. To be perfectly honest, the only time I have even felt the device get slightly warm is when I'm charging it via the wall charger. Even then, it doesn't get that warm. If you're worried though, you can always charge the device outside of the case. While you're using it though, you won't have to worry about it overheating in the case.
Put on an invisishield before you put it in the case. There are a few companies that sell then online for a cheap price.
I still can't get it off, anyway I ditched the case and made one myself instead. You can find it in the SGT accessories forum
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I had/have the same problem from a black cowhide case I got from acceport.com - unsightly black blotches on the white back. I had a go at the firm that sold me the case but, naturally, have had no reply. The back almost looks new now after plenty of polishing with an almost daily cleaning and polishing with an all-purpose cleaner I have seen many of the phone shops here in Thailand use to clean telephone screens, etc. Still it will never look like new - it will always have some visible signs of the staining.
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Not that my reply is helpful to your situation but it's interesting that each US carrier chose their own different design for the back. AT&T definitely chose wisely with their matte carbon fiber styling. I was in a T-Mobile store this weekend looking at their Tab and that glossy black style is a terrible finger print magnet and now I am reading that the white can discolor. Way to go AT&T, your customer service sucks but someone made a good decision at a terrible company.
same problem here.. black cheap leather... dirty white back, I'll try with alcohol, anyways I buy a new "clip-on" leather that seems look better and it has stand
dealextreme leather case
This phone is said to be "Life Proof", I'm about to get one and I'm not sure if I should pick up a case as well. My last phone is still in mint condition basically and that had no case so I would imagine that the Defy would be fine with out one.
Even a screen protector is that necessary? Also if anyone has any good privacy screen for the Defy link me please
Oh and Hi forums !
I would think so.
Sure, functionally it should withstand some bumps and knocks, but if you want to keep your phone in good aesthetic condition then you'll want a case. And yes, I'd recommend a screen protector. Quite a few people have unsuspectedly scratched their screens with random other things in their pocket.
Hope that helps
My Defy fell 3 times I think and not a single damage.
The defy(ivory one) don't really need a case because it has no glossy part on it compared to the black one.
Thus the ivory one has no reason to get scratched.
(the contour of the defy is made with the same material as the back cover)
A case is an option, but recomended.
I'm personally using one..
I don't use any case or screen protector and just put it in my shirt or pant pocket with nothing else. After using more than 3 months, there is no scratch but barely noticeable wear in the back cover lock button.
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I don't use a case ether, but if you drop your phone the glass can break,
it is seldom, but it can happen. So its up to you if you want to stand the risk or not
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I use a case and a screen protector for my Defy.
This is i did with all my PDA's from the last years and i have never reget.
When i sell them they where in so good as new condition.
I buy them from Ebay for little money. Only the screen protectors are not from a good quality from Ebay.
I normally buy a complet body cover from Zagg Invisible shield. I think its the best.
I shall soon buy only a screen protector from Zagg. I dont think you its necessary to buy a complete body cover for the Defy.
mine is a gel case simply because it is slippery as hell naked, my ZTE blade definitely felt more secure in the hand.
The gel cased isnt "sticky" like a silicone one so it slips in and out of my pockets ok but it just adds that tiny bit more grip to make the phone feel more secure.
The defy is a case for itself So why use a case? You won't use a umbrella to avoid your other umbrella to get wet!
escrivel - Very interesting logic - thanks!
But others, can someone kindly post an image of their case (WllstpM?) - thanks in advance.
This is the one i use (but in blue) http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128453&pf_rd_i=468294
It is a very snug fit and doesn't bulk the phone up by very much at all
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This is the one i use (but in blue) http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128453&pf_rd_i=468294
It is a very snug fit and doesn't bulk the phone up by very much at all
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I'm pretty sure I'm using the same one as well. The phone felt much more secure in my hands once I got it
The pattern on the back of mine isn't nearly as visible as that though. I can only really see it if I'm looking from the "inside" of the case (i.e. when the phone is out of it)
The only reason I have a (silicon) case is because the defy lacks an elevated edge around the screen (like some HTC-models have). Such an edge protects the screen from a direct hit falling on a hard surface with its screen (which is the weakest point in the defy imho). I don't see the need for a screenprotector, because the gorilla glass should be strong enough if you don't abuse your defy
I'm using an 'OtterBox - Commuter Case' with my Defy:
http://www.otterbox.com/Motorola-DEFY-Commuter-Series-Case/MOT4-DEFYX,default,pd.html
Perfect protection and nice look...
hitanshu said:
escrivel - Very interesting logic - thanks!
But others, can someone kindly post an image of their case (WllstpM?) - thanks in advance.
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Sorry for late reply!!
I don't use a case! It's just that my Defy's color is different and some places on it are of different material compared to the back ones.. Here are images:
WIIstpM said:
Sorry for late reply!!
I don't use a case! It's just that my Defy's color is different and some places on it are of different material compared to the back ones.. Here are images:
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Wierd with two tone color of your Defy. But unique as well as this is the first time I see Defy of this white band color.
My Defy is all black and it just as naked as it is. It doesn't need any casing or screen protector. It just simply awesomely sexy this way...!
I neither use a screen protector nor a case. It simply spoils the look. And does not worth also IMHO. the one thing you can do is don't let it fall and don't put the defy on any surface with the display facing down. Like this, your defy will look cool always except the wear marks on the battery lock!
and btw this wear mark is not that much visible unless someone gives a closer look!
May be putting on a case and screen guard will be good for long run, but hey how many years you are gonna keep this thing with you? mobiles are not meant for 10 years use! For 1 or 2 years use, case is not needed.
I have used lots of touch mobiles and normal ones, none of them had any cases, neither they had any Considerable wear marks(except the itouch, that thing need a cover as the back side is of metal)
So my point is, just give some care while using it, instead of casing!
im using none of case.. its dust proof Defy
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Wierd with two tone color of your Defy. But unique as well as this is the first time I see Defy of this white band color.
My Defy is all black and it just as naked as it is. It doesn't need any casing or screen protector. It just simply awesomely sexy this way...!
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The Chinese call the white/black model panda
And a new red/black color is also announced in China.
Tmo USA has the white band. They just now began selling the black.
Buy a protector, not a case. The screen has some nicks on my girlfriends defy cause it was put in her bag with keys.
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I personally use this case almost the same asame the otter box but for a fraction of the price and shipping was as well very fast
http://www.shopwirelesscentral.com/Hard-Snap-on-Plastic-BLACK-RUBBERIZED/M/B004QJ1V04.htm
Defy on CM7 b.6 w/XDA premium app.