Database Users

Screen protector or no?

I was just wondering what your guys thoughts were on screen protects for this phone. I've used them on my last 2 devices, but I've read this phone is susposed to have supper tuff screen. I have a protector on now, but it really messes with the colors on the screen and I wanna take it off.
Anyone scratched the screen yet?

I will never use screen protectors again. After countless frustrations with them, like getting dust under the film or sticky feeling textures, I'm done. I love the way a glass screen feels.
I'm a pretty careful person. I never put my keys in the same pocket or drop the phone. So for me, no protection is just fine.

My moment, evo and epic all had zepp screen protectors. So what it's got a tougher screen, wouldn't you feel better you're protecting your investment? This phone wasn't cheap.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

I've gone to best buy and had them put it on. My epic, the first one was messed up so they got another one. They've been trained to put these on. They've put many on. If there's a problem or one is messed up, they'll get another one. Yeah you pay for installation, but if they don't do a good job, they'll redo it. Try that yourself...
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

I have literally taken my keys and dared my friends to TRY and scratch my screen... as hard as we tried... couldn't make even the smallest scratch... took some balls to try it the first time by myself tho haha... once you realize how amazing this gorilla glass is you will feel sooo much better about it.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using Tapatalk

And they have better tools at their disposal than thee primitive ones that come in the package.
Another alternative, take the package and the phone to a good window tinting place. They know how to get it perfect. After they stop laughing at you for bringing in a phone...
Since it's such a pita to put those things on, let the pros do it.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

I just had one put on by bestbuy today. I had previously used a zagg and installed it myself when I was a crackberry user. This time I said hell no im paying to get it done. It seems to have a slight effect on the way the capacitive buttons work(not as sensitive as before) but I had read that is a potential problem. Personally id rather have an ugly screen protector then a potentially permanent scratch on the screen...

Wait, you people put a screen protector that CAN be damaged on a screen that CAN'T be damaged? <facepalm>

Get Zagg sheild protector for the epic....their protectors are amazing

I got a clarivue on mine, it was easy to install, no watery mess, it uses static, and it is super clear and not noticeable. It doesn't affect the capacitive buttons on the bottom and the screen doesn't feel weird like those other protectors do.
Sent from my Epic 4G

RE
I initially bought the Sprint screen protector at the store on release day and had it on for a few days. Unfortunately, I wasn't very happy with the way the screen looked (even giving it 4 days or so to clear out).
I took it off and was amazed to have the normal screen back. It's been a few days since then and not a single inkling of a scratch on it.

I've got a clairvue and a realook screen protector in the mail right now and I just peeled off the generic protector I was using. I am gonna go with a naked screen until I get near my 30 day limit and see how it looks.

I dropped mine getting out of my car last week, it fell maybe a foot and it now has tiny scratches on the top and bottom but thankfully not on the display itself. Bought a screen protector the next day.

Here is the flow chart and a video to help you make your choice:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I love that video, which is why I didn't get a screen protector.
Mine did not survive unscathed a drop that was a fraction of what his did.
I know it is my fault, I'm the idiot that let it get dropped. I just want to let people know the Epic 4g is not as scratch-proof as that video leaves you to believe.

I've seen a couple drop test that show the screen does scratch from a 1 foot. I just HATE the sprint protector. I've had sheilds from ZAGG before and really liked them. I guess I"ll get another for this phone.
FYI: do not get the sprint screen protector.
1. It does not protect the entire front face, only the screen itself. EVEN though the reps will tell you it covers the entire front of the phone.
2. It really screws up the colors of the screen, white seems to be a bit of green/blue/red not a real white.
3. It makes the screen harder to see in sun light.
4. It sucks.
5. ?????

If you are in the edge or unsure if you should get a protector, get one from stealthguards.com for just 2.85 shipping and they are exactly like the zagg material. I ordered one for my epic and haven't got it yet but the one I got for my iPod works great.

I ordered a phantom skinz, I have a generic one on until it gets here. Rep told me it was a bad idea to cover the whole glass, because it could mess with the front facing camera. I covered as much as I could with it and it looks stupid only being partially covered. Hoping the skin gets here tomorrow.

got my ghost armor on order will have a review and pics up of it, had zagg on my hero and loved it. seems to be reports that ga is better so imma try them. dont use the front facing cam as i know one person who has qik and i dont talk to them much

I was stupid and had my phone in the same pocket as my keys. I did this for 2 years w/ my iphone 3g and it didn't have a single scratch on the screen. 1 week with this epic and there are micro scratches everywhere. Do not believe the hype about the screen durability, get a screen protector if u're going to put them in the same pocket w/ anything that might scratch it (keys, coins, etc).

Nexus S - Scratches (need your participation!)

How easy does the Nexus S battery cover scratch? Please participate, and let it know in the comments for how long you've used your device, and how you carry it with you (how you use it)!

just put on a case or put on a skin
see the Accessories section, lots of good choices

Ghost armor over the whole phone. Looks and feels great.
Sent from my Nexus S using XDA App

I put an Invisible Shield on the backplate of my Galaxy S i9000 for the same reason. Seems like it (or any of the similar products) are the best path to go.
I haven't done this on my Nexus S yet.
I'm was considering just buying a new backplate when it gets so beat up that I don't like the look any more.
Mine's not scratched at all that I notice after 5-6 weeks I've had it.

Sorry, I don't think I made myself clear. I want to know how bad the back cover scratches, not which case I need to buy (because if I'm going to buy a case, it's going to be the "S" curved one).
@above: thanks! Can you tell me how you carry around your phone? In your pocket? With other stuff? And where do you put it down if you don't use it? On a place where it could be scratched?

No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!

i carry it in my horizontal belt leather case that was for my old SGS I9000
perfect fit

I already mentioned above no scratches on mine yet.
I carry it naked, in my pocket. My headphones are alway in my pocket (so there's a naked jack in there usually), and I frequently carry a second phone in the same pocket (an iPhone 4 or an i9000).

I've added a poll an edited the first post.

No scratches on mine, but that's because I keep mine in a Nexus One pouch.

gogol said:
No scratches ...
Not using any case either
My phone is naked and I put it in a soft leather / fabric pouch ...
And I put it in my jeans pocket, together with keys and coins
Done this for months with my HTC Desire and it is still shinny as new!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm exactly like this, except from the keys and coins.
I don't have any scratches (I'm very pedantic with that matter) and I don't use any case (makes the phone looks ridiculous).

I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

You mean crack in the paint?
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

Had mine a week but I've had it in a case since I got it and I just added ghost armor so out should stay shiny for a long time. Carry it in my pocket with a cigarette lighter and a microfiber cloth.
Sent from my Nexus S

Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.

leyvatron said:
I have a couple little scratches... but if you pay close attention to the phone, it has a few black web scratches over a few areas. Almost reminds me of black paint on cars. My Samsung tv is made out of the same plastic and it has the web scratches.
This is an just an example of what I'm talking about....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sim simma, who's got the keys to my ... Nexus S.

Nexus S BMW Edition,
with a V 1.6 trinity engine,
horsepower: 4000+ quadrants
lol

irishrally said:
Come on man, you know want this phone. Buy it, you won't regret it. Done.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Agreed
Sent from my Nexus S

No scratches. All naked and I definitely don't take care of it as I should

I have couple on the back and where the usb port is. I tend to miss sometimes when it's dark and I'm tired, didn't really expect it to be scratched there. Oh well, I'll be keeping this phone for a while anyways. Also use a case, but I don't think it's doing a very good job protecting it from scratches.

Here comes the famous drop test for sgs3

not looking good, order your cases asap
edit: keep your beast safe...

Ohhh she's adorable..
Wait.. I was sposed to be watching the phones?
Moral here is "Don't drop your $700 phones from chest height into rough concrete kids"

Maybe the wind was too much when the S3 was dropped
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

Hey guys, I found Casper the ghost!
I mean....the S2 is still the strongest phone out there when it comes to dropping. We need a S2 vs S3 drop test. We already know that iPhone 4S will get ****ed up every time
Sent from my AT&T SGSII on XDA

yea, will have to get good case + screen guard.

I guess this will be the first time when I'll buy a case for my phone. S2 was invincible.

She wasn't very accurate with her dropping.
But anyone who uses a phone w/out a case is a fool (IMO).
Just a $300+ accident waiting to happen.
And cases are available sooo slim nowadays.

.. and seriously, you need to be 7ft tall or even taller for the phone to be dropped that high.. LOL
unless you're on a horse or umm levitating.. LOL.. what are the odds? hmm?

CZ Eddie said:
She wasn't very accurate with her dropping.
But anyone who uses a phone w/out a case is a fool (IMO).
Just a $300+ accident waiting to happen.
And cases are available sooo slim nowadays.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm a fool and risky as hell. I hate cases, I like to see the natural beauty of my phone. I honestly forgot how nice my wife's Moto Atrix looks without the case cause she has this horrid(in my opinion) Speck case on it. To each their own though.

Here is one more
Might as well add it to OP
They wasted like 3 + 3 devices!
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

im glad i have a case and insurance for my S3

That gorila Glass 2 might still be as hard but it looks like it isn't as though, that combined with a thinner bazel and you end up with a cracked phone. Luckely i already have a case, now i just need the phone,...
Sent from my ICS Legend using XDA

Most people buying S3 already have a case and other accessories except the phone
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2

My girl dropped her phone from the second floor, she was wearing her robe and it had slipped out, then it fell over the railing upstairs straight to the hardwood on the first floor and slid several feet.
Turned out the phone had no scratches and just scratched the case, Good thing she had a case cause her palm pre would of got murdered!
Sent from my EVO using XDA

chuunarusamurai said:
My girl dropped her phone from the second floor, she was wearing her robe and it had slipped out, then it fell over the railing upstairs straight to the hardwood on the first floor and slid several feet.
Turned out the phone had no scratches and just scratched the case, Good thing she had a case cause her palm pre would of got murdered!
Sent from my EVO using XDA
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
galaxy s 3 thread man
yeah sometimes a phone can fall from 30cm and get smashed, other times not a single scratch :X

Someone should make a video of 'real life events'. You know...having the phone on lap then getting out of the car, etc. Because, in those instances, the phone isn't falling straight down. It's got some angle and slide to it.
(I took my Nexus One and threw it face down onto tiles about 3 feet in front of me...and nothing but the lcd underneath broke.)

SiNJiN76 said:
Someone should make a video of 'real life events'. You know...having the phone on lap then getting out of the car, etc. Because, in those instances, the phone isn't falling straight down. It's got some angle and slide to it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Im gonna get a zorb ball so i can protect my smartphone
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

LeviathanPT said:
Im gonna get a zorb ball so i can protect my smartphone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hahahaha. Make sure you make a video!

hawkeye2188 said:
I'm a fool and risky as hell. I hate cases, I like to see the natural beauty of my phone. I honestly forgot how nice my wife's Moto Atrix looks without the case cause she has this horrid(in my opinion) Speck case on it. To each their own though.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am with you. I have never had a case, but do have a screen guard. Never had a problem yet.
It makes me laugh how the iphone crowd go on about how great looking their phone is and how the glass back looks great. Or when they go on about how the S2, looks like cheap plastic. Yet they cover their phone with a £1.99 cover from ebay, so they never see or feel the phone. And the gel, rubber cover from ebay is cheaper and tackier than the S2 phone.

this is the biggest downside of the phone... i don't care for the minor issues that i read about this phone except for this.. what was samsung thinking? didn't they test a few phones before putting it into production? didn't they test how tough gorilla glass 2 or lack there of before using it on their flagship phone?
fail!
i'm still upgrading to it though.. LOL

olephobic coating DIY

Has any one tried this
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HOW+TO+COAT+Anti+Fingerprint+Oleophobic+Coating+by+yourself/9682/1
this is for those who love to have the clear screen protectors but hate the fingerprint and oil .. since the oleophobic SPs are very expensive.
If any one tried this please share your reviews..

Need oleophobic solhtion like this too
Sent from my C6602 using xda app-developers app

anirudhks said:
Has any one tried this
http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HOW+TO+COAT+Anti+Fingerprint+Oleophobic+Coating+by+yourself/9682/1
this is for those who love to have the clear screen protectors but hate the fingerprint and oil .. since the oleophobic SPs are very expensive.
If any one tried this please share your reviews..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have this the fusso smartphone coating
The phone is much easier to keep clean, deep exhale on the glass followed by a couple of rubs with a cloth
Remember though that it adds no extra protection like the spg glas protectors
I had to import my fusso from Japan as it was the cheapest, if I was to wait a few weeks I could have had a spg for not much more money
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

searley said:
I have this the fusso smartphone coating
The phone is much easier to keep clean, deep exhale on the glass followed by a couple of rubs with a cloth
Remember though that it adds no extra protection like the spg glas protectors
I had to import my fusso from Japan as it was the cheapest, if I was to wait a few weeks I could have had a spg for not much more money
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So you can apply this only on the naked screen or also on the normal clear Screen protectors? coz I am just exploring few places where I can source this for much cheaper than the price quoted on amazon

Be VERY careful with this stuff. I used this on my wife's Xperia Go phone and accidently got some of the product in the lower microphone. After that happened it her speech was all muddled and there was an echo....
Other than that, it was very very good. I also applied this to my Moto Razr HD (avoiding contact with the microphone) and it lasted about 2 months before requiring a re-application.
Another product I've used with even better results, is Optimum Opti Coat 2.0. This stuff is used on cars (both my cars are coated) and its simply amazing. I have found this product lasts about 12 months with pretty hard wearing.

cheetah2k said:
Be VERY careful with this stuff. I used this on my wife's Xperia Go phone and accidently got some of the product in the lower microphone. After that happened it her speech was all muddled and there was an echo....
Other than that, it was very very good. I also applied this to my Moto Razr HD (avoiding contact with the microphone) and it lasted about 2 months before requiring a re-application.
Another product I've used with even better results, is Optimum Opti Coat 2.0. This stuff is used on cars (both my cars are coated) and its simply amazing. I have found this product lasts about 12 months with pretty hard wearing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so this actually repels finger prints and smudges? as in no oily residue on the screen .. I am looking at mainly something like a mAtte screen finish but full clarity ... effective i want to have clear view with no finger prints

No you still get finger prints but they are easier to wipe off
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

searley said:
No you still get finger prints but they are easier to wipe off
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ah ok .. makes sense ...

I've applied Gtechnique G1 - 2 coats on front and back.
It's not fingerprint-proof, but definitely picks up much less oils, and it's easier to clean too.
And you get a nice beading of water droplets

luke997 said:
I've applied Gtechnique G1 - 2 coats on front and back.
It's not fingerprint-proof, but definitely picks up much less oils, and it's easier to clean too.
And you get a nice beading of water droplets
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have always wondered how the actual phones in the ADs and demo videos they show have a kinda a reflective surface thts not shiny like mirror look you get on a clear screen protector , they more look like a matte finish is it because of this coating?

anirudhks said:
I have always wondered how the actual phones in the ADs and demo videos they show have a kinda a reflective surface thts not shiny like mirror look you get on a clear screen protector , they more look like a matte finish is it because of this coating?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The G1 does not affect optical properties of the glass in any way, it is a nano coat with a thickness. ca. 10-20nm.

luke997 said:
The G1 does not affect optical properties of the glass in any way, it is a nano coat with a thickness. ca. 10-20nm.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so what kinda screens are those that appear in the ADS ? they look so brilliant as in not the display brightness
but the off Screen which is awsome like this below
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
look at the shiny portion it looks like a matte finish but bright

How long will 1 kit last?
cheetah2k said:
Be VERY careful with this stuff. I used this on my wife's Xperia Go phone and accidently got some of the product in the lower microphone. After that happened it her speech was all muddled and there was an echo....
Other than that, it was very very good. I also applied this to my Moto Razr HD (avoiding contact with the microphone) and it lasted about 2 months before requiring a re-application.
Another product I've used with even better results, is Optimum Opti Coat 2.0. This stuff is used on cars (both my cars are coated) and its simply amazing. I have found this product lasts about 12 months with pretty hard wearing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Do you mean... 1 kit of fusso coating is only enough for 2 months? I saw a video on YouTube where it says it's necessary to reapply after a couple of days 2 or 3 times more in order to works perfectly. That makes me think... One kit=one protection?
About optimum coat.. Did you apply it directly on the glass surface or it works as well on a plastic screen protector? I'm asking because Xperia Z comes with a factory pre applied screen protector made of plastic, very slippery, fingerprint and dust magnet and very hard to clean up that they call Anti Shatter film...

if I am not getting it wrong, this only make fingerprints easier to clean but not reducing them. is it?

I got some anti-glare screen protectors for the front and back. They don't leave any fingerprints on them at all. Maybe try them instead.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium

*boy*racer* said:
I got some anti-glare screen protectors for the front and back. They don't leave any fingerprints on them at all. Maybe try them instead.
Sent from my C6603 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think it will also turn the back less slippery, right? It must be a way to get a better grip without covering this beautiful phone with some case...

Does this thing have Gorilla Glass 2 or 3?

I can't find a straight answer anywhere on whether or not our beloved LG G2s have Gorilla Glass 2 or 3. Some say 3, some say 2. Corning says 2 on their site.
No idea wtf it has.
Can anyone confirm?

Sushiglobster said:
I can't find a straight answer anywhere on whether or not our beloved LG G2s have Gorilla Glass 2 or 3. Some times say 3, some say 2. Corning says 2 on their site.
No idea wtf it has.
Can anyone confirm?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
2..... Straight answer is on Cornings website!

3
Sent from my LG-P700 using xda premium

5
Sent from my LG-D801 using Tapatalk 4

Spider 2 Y Banana

corning does say 2 on their website but most reviews and specs sheets contradict that, a vast amount of sites say 3. I read somewhere that corning glass is 3.

2. I doubt they would have it wrong on their own site.
Sent from my VS980 4G using xda app-developers app

I don't know but I'm pretty weary . and also relieved I got a screen protector on mine. After less than one day of being extremely careful I noticed 2 very very minor light scratches. I wouldn't have noticed them but when I was cleaning the screen with the microfiber they give you with the Spigen screen protectors I noticed them... like I said very small but they were scratches nonetheless. I had a optimus g pro that seemed to scrape up way easier than my note2 and previous devices.. or I may have just been really unlucky. If these have gorilla glass then I guess its exactly the same and it's my fault.. or if there's something different they may be weaker.

canecbr600 said:
2..... Straight answer is on Cornings website!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Link?

This thread is awesome :laugh::laugh::laugh:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

ericdabbs said:
Link?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'll do the work for ya....
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/lg/LG-G2

Don't matter if its 1 or 3 it all scratches the same :-\

DaT Franchise said:
Don't matter if its 1 or 3 it all scratches the same :-\
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It matters, could be a deal breaker for me

nedooo said:
It matters, could be a deal breaker for me
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol why? screenprotector is still best. As a single grain of sand can scratch all versions the same

bachera said:
lol why? screenprotector is still best. As a single grain of sand can scratch all versions the same
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can ask http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/ how come they produce something that is not useful or needed and yet manage to sell it and survive on market?
If it doesn't matter why does it exist. Well you can call it delusion, but to me and millions of consumers it makes a difference

it exists so regular and less and less stuff can scratch it and to make it stronger. its pretty good at that. Your logicis flawed into thinking I said it was useless. Its not...
However a grain of sand can have a much higher hardness and thus scratch it.
No need pretending its invincible if it is not. Which is why I suggest get a screenprotector anyway

bachera said:
it exists so regular and less and less stuff can scratch it and to make it stronger. its pretty good at that. Your logicis flawed into thinking I said it was useless. Its not...
However a grain of sand can have a much higher hardness and thus scratch it.
No need pretending its invincible if it is not. Which is why I suggest get a screenprotector anyway
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I totally agree. It's like having a vasectomy and thinking the Dr's expert opinion will protect you 100%.
I've owned all versions of gorilla glass(have several teen agers) and they all all scratch easily. Unless you never expose your phone to the inside of your pocket or the real world, you need a screen protector. IMO

My Gnex was case less, screen protector less and I carried it around in my pocket in West Texas for 2 years. West Texas blows hard silicone sand- and other bad stuff all the time. Its one of the worst weather places in the world! I also let my 3 year old son play with it and watch Thomas the train when he would get bored at Dr. office etc. I have a huge 'janitor would be proud' set of keys that I kept in my pocket with my phone. Ive drop kicked it 2 times on accident getting out of a deer stand...
http://www.weather.com/sports-rec/march-madness/Toughest-Weather-City-Tournament-20130315 (God created Lubbock to train the faithful....)
Needless I'll post some pictures of it with no noticeable scratches and only fine scratches that would annoy MONK and OCD people, but not a sane normal person. Maybe I'm lucky- but I also had an HTC incredible who fared the same over the same amount of time.
Point? IDK- maybe the curved screen made it less scratch prone? I did notice 2 small very fine scratches that were on my G2 when I placed the screen protector on it. I am currently rocking the Folio case- but I've got 2 coming in the mail, to try out a TPU and a knock off otterbox. I think that in my experience the glass on my phones have been pretty tough, and I didn't notice or care about the little scratches I would get. I have a feeling a lot of people need to get some fluvoxamine and chill...

lol thats like free facial scrubs daily nice

4th day of my g2 and i havent installed covers or screen protector.. still scratchless..
Edit: i saw a 1 hairline scratch today...
Im getting a screen protector tommorrow...
Sent from my LG-D802 using xda app-developers app