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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
elio said:
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.
elio said:
Very slippery...how are you dealing with that?
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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
sd00 said:
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:
Very slippery...how are you dealing with that?
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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.
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
10char
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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.
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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I used lead tape strips on my racket when I played tennis. You could put that stuff on the inside of the battery cover.
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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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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
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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!
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Maybe this is the gps "fix" everyone is waiting for
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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'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.
windplr said:
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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I thought it useful to create this. I ordered three slim cases and will post them as soon as they arrive. Looking forward to seeing what other people ordered as slim cases...
I will probably get a Pitaka case.
Using one on my iPhone and it’s very slim and grippy.
https://www.ipitaka.com/products/magcase-for-samsung-galaxy-note10?variant=29448909160518
I'd order anything that is clear case to show off $1100 phone instead of hiding it behind ugly case that hides it beauty.
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I ordered two Ringke clear cases.. I received the air seems very slim just minimal.. Post up some pics once I get the phone...
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Ringke Fusion. I like the cases with the hard plastic back. They are usually a little more clear than the full TPU case and I really want to show off this Aura Glow color.
I've already ordered the Pitaka case. I love it on my S10+, almost as close to going naked as a skin.
bp328i said:
I've already ordered the Pitaka case. I love it on my S10+, almost as close to going naked as a skin.
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I'm sure there are videos but I am at work, with a case that small and rigid do you really get much fall protection?
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I'm sure there are videos but I am at work, with a case that small and rigid do you really get much fall protection?
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Basically none, but I don't want it for that. I just want it so when I set the phone down I'm not worried about the camera getting scratched. The case is just thick enough to make the camera sit flush.
Also the case has built-in metal plates to work with magnetic car mounts and it still allows wireless charging to work.
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I ordered two Ringke clear cases.. I received the air seems very slim just minimal.. Post up some pics once I get the phone...
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I have the air and fusion as well. Using the air right now because it's a little slimmer than the fusion and the fit is pretty solid. My blue still shows through nicely but it does makes the color less bold if that makes sense. So far I like the fit and look of it though. Doesn't add much bulk to the device.
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rizzo269 said:
I have the air and fusion as well. Using the air right now because it's a little slimmer than the fusion and the fit is pretty solid. My blue still shows through nicely but it does makes the color less bold if that makes sense. So far I like the fit and look of it though. Doesn't add much bulk to the device.
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Nice [emoji1303].. I'm rocking the Torras clear case slim as well and nice feel in hand...
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I bought the Samsung emotions case. Its fantastic!
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I bought the Samsung emotions case. Its fantastic!
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Oh yes! I want one of those very badly indeed!
Spigen makes a thin fit case for the note 10+ also
I've got the Samsung leather case and really like the look and feel of it, but I don't think it offers quite enough protection.
I'm looking for something in leather that is a bit thicker and also also covers the bottom of the phone or maybe a slightly thicker case that is leather-backed.
Any ideas? Thanks all!
I've got the following case arriving today, will report later.
FYY Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Case/Galaxy Note 10 Plus 5G Case Luxury Cowhide Genuine Leather [RFID Blocking] Wallet Case with Kickstand and Card Slots for Galaxy Note 10 Plus/Note 10 Plus 5G Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VKNSSLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_oMrFDbY80CZ7Z
slamorte said:
I've got the Samsung leather case and really like the look and feel of it, but I don't think it offers quite enough protection.
I'm looking for something in leather that is a bit thicker and also also covers the bottom of the phone or maybe a slightly thicker case that is leather-backed.
Any ideas? Thanks all!
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I have a davis case one that is a little too thick for me. Pm me if interested it is brand new
Got the FYY case. Very nice build quality. It's a bit thick and heavy, and will be heavier by the time I load a couple cards and some cash in it. I'm a bit surprised the screen doesn't shut off when the cover is closed. Definitely a keeper, but probably not something I'll use daily.
Thanks all, but I'm not looking for a wallet case or flip cover to cover the front - just protection for sides and back.
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Thanks all, but I'm not looking for a wallet case or flip cover to cover the front - just protection for sides and back.
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No worries let me know what you find! I could use another non wallet one especially leather as well
Ali express has many but not sure about the quality
I bought this case, though it's not real leather I have throughly enjoyed it so far. Seems to protect the phone well and offers protection on all sides. View attachment 4821049
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