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To anyone who bought a new Epic within the past month

Do you guys have the issue of the screen being loose at all? Reason I'm asking is because I'm hoping to get a new one as a replacement.
When the Epic first came out the forum was flooded with people who had the issue but lately that doesn't really seem to be the case. Maybe it was fixed in production like HTC fixed the glass separation problem with the EVO.

vince06 said:
Do you guys have the issue of the screen being loose at all? Reason I'm asking is because I'm hoping to get a new one as a replacement.
When the Epic first came out the forum was flooded with people who had the issue but lately that doesn't really seem to be the case. Maybe it was fixed in production like HTC fixed the glass separation problem with the EVO.
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Weird. Got mine 2 days after the release and have had no problems of that sort.
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The actual glass is loose?

I just got my third one in the month since I moved from the moment.
The first one the screen wasn't and wouldn't go into the phone, there was one corner and half the side that would not seat down to where it should be. The second had a nice one pixel wide line right down the middle of the screen. And my third and current one is perfect in every sense of the word!
Both of my other ones you could separate the screen and the keyboard for a little gap that annoyed the hell out of me. My current one is seriously rock solid!
So from my experience I'd definitely say go for it and try to get a new one. I was doubting if the epic was right for me, but my latest one changed my mind completely!

No not the actual glass but the whole top half of the phone that slides out.
But yea I see a lot of people saying their newew ones are more solid so that's good.
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My wife and I just got ours last month and we have had no problems with ours. We love em. You shouldn't have a problem with a new order, but you never know.
Sent from my shoe, I mean....Epic shoe... I mean Samsung Epic!

I've had mine since the first week, and yes, its loose, but only as much as any other slider I've had. I don't think it has gotten any "worse"... I had a cheapo 2 pc. Best buy hard case on it, and with that it was perfectly solid. The 'action' of the slide, the spring assist of it, is just as good as new too. If yours is that horrible, take it back for sure... I just accept that sliders do that, as long as it doesn't butt-dial from slight opening, I'm ok.

The first one I got on launch day had separation of the glass to the frame. Made clicking noises after I turned off all the clicks and hapatic feedback ****. The 2nd and 3rd Epic's I had, have been rock solid.

i got my epic in october and since then its loose now i guess its normal from normal use because its a slider...my cousin got his last month and his is loose too now.

I got myne on release day and have no problems at all mybe jus a little loose keyboard but I don't use it much so I don't care
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vince06 said:
Do you guys have the issue of the screen being loose at all? Reason I'm asking is because I'm hoping to get a new one as a replacement.
When the Epic first came out the forum was flooded with people who had the issue but lately that doesn't really seem to be the case. Maybe it was fixed in production like HTC fixed the glass separation problem with the EVO.
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The issue of loose or wobbly screens is a known one. I have had to replace my Epic twice due to that reason. So, when I was getting the one I have now, I asked the sales rep. to let me check if the screen was wobbly or not, before he activated it. When you pay so much for such devices, there shouldn't be any margin for imperfection. You should get your phone replaced.

I played with nexus s

I went to best buy and actually played with a nexus s for a while. All I need to say is wow. Its a really incredible phone if anyone has any questions ask I can tell u anytthing concerning the phone.
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Is the GUI really responsive as Google claims to be?

What are missed call/message/etc alert like without the tackball?

Is scrolling in the browser accelerated? Any choppiness at all like froyo browser at this forum?

That's all fine and good, but there is no way I can get excited when i'm reading things like this:
http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-officially-announces-tegra-2-dual-core-optimus-2x
I'm not upgrading with dual core literally right around the corner. The only way I'll pry Nexus One out of my hand is with a true upgrade.
To quote AC "It's a new era, folks." and the NS didn't make it...

Old MuckenMire said:
That's all fine and good, but there is no way I can get excited when i'm reading things like this:
http://www.androidcentral.com/lg-officially-announces-tegra-2-dual-core-optimus-2x
I'm not upgrading with dual core literally right around the corner. The only way I'll pry Nexus One out of my hand is with a true upgrade.
To quote AC "It's a new era, folks." and the NS didn't make it...
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I tend to agree with you, but I'm still going to Best Buy tomorrow to play with the Nexus S and see how Gingerbread performs. The stores near me have around 35 in stock each. I hope it doesn't perform really well, it might cause my credit card to slip out of my wallet accidentally.

Was the curve screen prominent? What difference did you see in the touchscreen?

I wonder if the Nexus One will still get updates after Gingerbread is released now that the Nexus S is on the scene.

True
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I think it will. Nexus One specs are still meeting or exceeding Android phones today. Plus not every new phone in 2011 will be dual core.
Now will it run every app? That remains to be seen. Already we're not going to get the full Google Maps experience.

aliilyas said:
Was the curve screen prominent? What difference did you see in the touchscreen?
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This and is it curved only in one direction or it's totally caved in? Coz I suppose putting on a screen protector might not be easy with a caved in screen. You can't use a flat screen protector in that case unless they make the protector curved as well.

musashiken said:
This and is it curved only in one direction or it's totally caved in? Coz I suppose putting on a screen protector might not be easy with a caved in screen. You can't use a flat screen protector in that case unless they make the protector curved as well.
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It's only curved lengthwise: http://www.anandtech.com/show/4059/nexus-s-and-android-23-review-gingerbread-for-the-holidays

How durable does the screen feel. I read somewhere Gorilla Glass couldn't make a cover that would work on it. Better yet if someone could key the crap out of a demo and report back that'd be awsome too.

The glass is flat and smooth and actually felt like it was scratch resistent
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Boot up time is less than 5 seconds and it is more responsive and faster than my nexus one being overclocked
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jdmoore81 said:
Boot up time is less than 5 seconds and it is more responsive and faster than my nexus one being overclocked
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you sure? i cannot believe that bootup will take 5 sec after installing some apps. hell i can't even believe it'll take 5 seconds without any 3rd party app...
and my definition if bootup is: homescreen is setup and ready to go. because aufter seing the homescreen it'll still load a lot of stuff in the backgroud, therefore it's important to count in the time until you can really use the device.

Shahpur.Azizpour said:
you sure? i cannot believe that bootup will take 5 sec after installing some apps. hell i can't even believe it'll take 5 seconds without any 3rd party app...
and my definition if bootup is: homescreen is setup and ready to go. because aufter seing the homescreen it'll still load a lot of stuff in the backgroud, therefore it's important to count in the time until you can really use the device.
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There are numerous videos displaying the boot speed of gingie...
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You made feel like going to buy one now..
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Lol 5 second bootup is insane, 5 seconds is taken to load spl, radio and the start the sysinit. Idk how he got 5 second bootup. Maybe from the bootanimation?

Does the phone have swype?

Am I trippin?

Im under my 30 days so I've takin my phone back twice already for a new one. The first on was a 0004 the second was a 0003 and now I have a 0004 again. It seems like the 0004s are a little snappier when launching apps and navigating through the general UI itself. Or am I just hallucinating. I'll tell you something else! When you first get the phone its set to vibrate when you touch the soft keys and the keyboard. The 0003 vibrated a lot more when you hit the keys which I didn't like. The 0004 is more faint vibration. I'll be trading thus guy in for a new one again this week because the screen is lifting already straight out of the box
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WoW! So many in 30 days, what do they say when you take it in? I have one thats under the 30 and has one stuck pixel, I had decided to just keep it (0003) but if its really that easy, why now, lol. Do you get a fresh set of 30 days when you get the new one???

No my 30 days is up the 25th
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I just dont see how you could possibly get 4 bad phones.

I got mine on the first day it was released and the only thing I see is are to spots I think from dabbing my finger on the screen lol
But I think I can live with it
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I've had all three hardware revisions and I've noticed the same things so it's not just you.
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When I push down on the bottom .left corner of the screen I can watch it pill back up. From what I've read around the internet it only gets worse and to take it back if you can. Maybe radio shack is getting crap phones who knows. All I know is that I'm under my thirty days and its worth another try to get one that is exceptible in my eyes. It's not exceptible for a screen to be separating from the phone itself right outta the box. There are standards to be upheld.
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I got mine from Radio Shack in December, and I've had no issues so far with the screen. Good luck!

iv had mine for a long time n its hw v3 i havent noticed anything like that

stevo760 said:
When I push down on the bottom .left corner of the screen I can watch it pill back up. From what I've read around the internet it only gets worse and to take it back if you can. Maybe radio shack is getting crap phones who knows. All I know is that I'm under my thirty days and its worth another try to get one that is exceptible in my eyes. It's not exceptible for a screen to be separating from the phone itself right outta the box. There are standards to be upheld.
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I agree, I would not settle for a screen separating at all! I am gonna keep my phone with the one stuck pixel though. To much to do, setting phone up and all for just one pixel. My luck the replacement would have 2 stuck pixels! lol
Good Luck

cordell12 said:
I agree, I would not settle for a screen separating at all! I am gonna keep my phone with the one stuck pixel though. To much to do, setting phone up and all for just one pixel. My luck the replacement would have 2 stuck pixels! lol
Good Luck
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Lol I set my phone up multiple times per week.
swyped from my cyanogenized and gingerbreaded EVO

That is the problem with the Evo I'm on my fourth since September and I finally got one with no screen separation but it makes so many like cracking noises when you put some pressure on it.
Htc needs to step it up
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I took my first one back right after my 30 days because the usb port was falling apart. Two weeks later, I took the second one back because the software was bugging out & the phone wouldn't boot. Neither were rooted & I have insurance, so it was super easy and free. I got this one, rooted it, and that was in December & I've had no problems.
I agree about the haptic feedback on the 003s. I hate it, it feels like a toy or something. I dial it down to barely noticeable in CM Settings, but the 004s still feel smother.

Nexus S 4G quality

Before I purchased this phone, naturally I read and watched some video reviews. Many said that the phone felt cheap and plasticy. I thought to hell with that, I'm going to purchase it anyways because I want the pure Google experience. Always after a few days with the phone I must whole heartedly disagree with those people. Yes, the back and bezel trim are plastic but that's good because this phone is awesomely light. I think the fit and finish of this phone exude quality. Aesthetically this phone is beautiful and impressive. I'm so happy I bought it. Just wanted to exclaim my delight.
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I heard the same thing before I got mine. Then I held one in my hands and realized that was incredibly wrong.
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I bought mine release day just like the epic. I read after about a cheap feel and laughed. I didn't realize how much of a brick the epic was this phone is perfect for me
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Congrats on your ns4g. IMO Im fine with plastic phones. When they are dropped on the floor they are light enough not to cause major damage unlike other heavier phones made with metal accents. My Motorola i335 is made out of plastic/rubber and doesn't feel premium at all but boy that phone can take a beating.
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I got a zagg and the black sprint gel case and I feel it's pretty well protected. I also am VERY careful with this expensive toy and never abuse it. It's never been dropped since release day and I plan on keeping it that way. A front pants pocket with nothing in it but the phone and the screen facing my leg is the way I carry it around. I had the black life raft triple layer case for it but it was just too much of a pain to touch the edges of the screen without the edges of the case interfering.

Sorry for the two post but tapatalk was being a pita. The phone feels solid yet light. I don't twist or flex the phone to see if it creaks. I'm too paranoid and careful to try that with it. It's too expensive to be screwing around like that just for kicks.

It doesn't creak or anything. Very solid construction. Better than the Evo 4G if you ask me. Speakers found better too and lag its much better as well. light is good imo, not like the epic. That thing felt cheap.
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It feels good to me, and like MrDrumngun said, better than the HTC Evo.
Now, I don't think it is as good as the HTC Desire or HTC Sensation, I would still prefer that over the plastic.
But also, the actual QUALITY CONTROL sucks. I'm on my second, going on third, Nexus S 4G.
On the first, the WiFi and my Profile/PRL updates stopped working.
On my second phone, I had an image burned into the screen somehow. They replaced the screen, and now my back button sometimes gets stuck.

Mr Drum, how.is your battery life? I have the Sprint Nexus too, and my EVO gets 3d better battery life. That is why I switched back to the EVO for now. EVO gets more than 24 hrs on a charge. Nexus gets maybe 6-8 hrs.

Mr Drum, how.is your battery life? I have the Sprint Nexus too, and my EVO gets 3d better battery life. That is why I switched back to the EVO for now. EVO gets more than 24 hrs on a charge. Nexus gets maybe 6-8 hrs.
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Mine lasts me more than 24 hrs. More so if I disable 4g.
I just switched to Sprint and I am not sure if it is my phone or service - on several occasions it won't register an incoming call, and I will get a VM notification.
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ok. Seems fine to me.

I have the same problem. At first I thought it was Google voice integration that was causing it. But I disabled it and still have problems with missed calls.
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Mine lasts me more than 24 hrs. More so if I disable 4g.
I just switched to Sprint and I am not sure if it is my phone or service - on several occasions it won't register an incoming call, and I will get a VM notification.
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mikeyinid said:
I have the same problem. At first I thought it was Google voice integration that was causing it. But I disabled it and still have problems with missed calls.
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I had that allllll the time back when I was on Sprint. I think it's just a "feature" of their network

ronnienyc said:
Mr Drum, how.is your battery life? I have the Sprint Nexus too, and my EVO gets 3d better battery life. That is why I switched back to the EVO for now. EVO gets more than 24 hrs on a charge. Nexus gets maybe 6-8 hrs.
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This post just made me spit water all over my monitor/keyboard.
I came from the Sprint HTC Evo 4G. I find battery life on the Nexus S to be FAR superior.
On the Evo, I took phone off charger in morning, and could barely make it home from work. Sometimes I had to plug it in while at work.
On the Nexus, I take phone off charger in morning, and work all day, come home, hang out, go to sleep, and my battery will still have enough juice left to get me about half-way through another day.
EDIT: i should clarify, I went from the CDMA Sprint HTC Evo 4G to the GSM T-Mobile Nexus S. GSM uses less power than CDMA, and around here, T-Mobile has better coverage than Sprint. Those factors could certainly be just as significant as phone hardware.

MrDrumngun said:
It doesn't creak or anything. Very solid construction. Better than the Evo 4G if you ask me. Speakers found better too and lag its much better as well. light is good imo, not like the epic. That thing felt cheap.
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better lag? have you tried the roms? i like zulugen

I find the battery life on my Nexus to be far superior to the EVO except for when my Evo was running CM7 with a Savaged Zen SBC kernel. I like this phone so much better.

Completely agree. Thought I would dislike the construction, but think it's ultimately more solid than my Evo. The Evo's back was held in mostly by friction and it always stuck out very slightly and squeaked when held firmly. This is solid and light and just all around awesome.
The battery life is not up to Evo standards, though. Simple truth in my experience. The display just eats a much higher percentage of battery than my Evo ever did, and going a whole day without charging or swapping is impossible. The external speaker is also highly inferior to the Evo's. The Evo has an outstanding speaker with great volume and clarity. The one on the NS4G is middling at best.

jonnythan said:
.The display just eats a much higher percentage of battery than my Evo ever did....
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I'm not understanding what that has to do with battery life?
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matt2053 said:
I'm not understanding what that has to do with battery life?
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I get worse battery life on the Nexus than I ever did on the Evo, and the culprit appears to be the screen.

In general, Samoled uses less power than LCD. Fwiw.
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My journey back to the one

So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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ridearoundsolo said:
So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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Why exchange the one in the first place?

Why did you exchange it the first time?
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Some must take that journey of learning to realise that what what one had is better than what one must have but the grass is never greener on the other side

ridearoundsolo said:
So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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Same adventure for me hahahaah

tonypello said:
Same adventure for me hahahaah
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I'm actually thinking about returning my htc one. For the fact that it gets too hot in the hand, and the power button and vol buttons are a bit akward for daily use. did you get the heating issue as well?

ridearoundsolo said:
So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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Im sorry that you had a bad device experience with the S4. But I have to tell you, the S4 is far and away from laggy at all. Even in stock form. Several people that I know and many more on this site would tell you differently. I am going to say that either an app that you use caused the lagg, or the phone was a lemon. Heck, I have my S4 packed to the gills with apps and it is under clocked as well. And I get zero lagg.
Now, as far as the iPhone is concerned, I do not blame you in the least for getting rid of it. The company that I work for gave me an iPhone. After using it for a couple of months. I practically ready to smash it. So, I convinced them to purchase me an S4. For now and as far as a phone is concerned, I could not be happier.
Regardles the One seems as though it is a good phone. There are two things stopping me from owning it. This one is a big one. It is not on the Verizon network. And two, it does not have a micro SD card slot.
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I was an iPhone user some time back, then I got my first Android the Nexus One... (also made by htc)
never going back to stupid iOS hehehe
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sasoq said:
I'm actually thinking about returning my htc one. For the fact that it gets too hot in the hand, and the power button and vol buttons are a bit akward for daily use. did you get the heating issue as well?
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Not sure what awkward would mean, but the one heats just as any phone does, but the aluminum traps it and absorbs it more than say, plastic. That's not to say the phone itself is overheating, meaning for ex, u have a naturally 1.1ghz phone overclocked to 1.8ghz, that heat you're feeling is it screaming for it's life.
The heat on the one is just due to the fact it's aluminum, nothibg to panic about, I PROMISE YOU.
Why don't you get a case? Because you won't be able to feel it and well, as beautiful as it is, and as the case for all smartphones, drop it and it's gone.
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The One feels hotter because the aluminum body conducts heat much better than plastic does. This is a GOOD thing. It means the phone cools off much faster when things get hot.

The power button is awkward to push but nothing that make me thing of using some crappy iPhone or the S4
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Also any quad core phone will get hot

This is seriously the best phone on the market but yea I should have never left, I have unlimited data on my T-Mobile line but apple wouldnt let me use it the way I want so the iPhone had to go
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ridearoundsolo said:
So I made a mistake by exchanging my first one for a s4 what a bust that was that phone was full of lag no matter how much stuff I disabled and turned off and then I did I dug myself a bigger hole by exchanging for an iPhone 5 that was an even bigger mistake I don't even want to go there why that i**** was driving me crazy but I'm happy to be back here what a relief
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always welcome u back to the ONE.. :good::good::good::good::good::good::good:

Now what was the lesson learned??? Lol welcome back.
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Oh yea so the gaming is pretty wack on ios if u have a 5 don't let the large library fool u, the majority of the games don't even fill the screen and havnt seen an update for years so that's a joke
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jachar said:
I was an iPhone user some time back, then I got my first Android the Nexus One... (also made by htc)
never going back to stupid iOS hehehe
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+1 Was in the very same boat..:fingers-crossed:

I think I'm the only one that likes the power button on the top of the phone. I think power buttons on the side of the phone just don't belong. Looks stupid to me. I'd rather re-adjust the phone in my hand to lock it then have it on the side.
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