Anyone ever thought about laser-etching a cool pattern on the glass back of their Nexus 4? Any idea how that would turn out, and interact with the "Crystal Reflection"? I was thinking a pattern like the N4 Cruzelite cases.
k3nav7 said:
Anyone ever thought about laser-etching a cool pattern on the glass back of their Nexus 4? Any idea how that would turn out, and interact with the "Crystal Reflection"? I was thinking a pattern like the N4 Cruzelite cases.
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I would be afraid the back glass would blow apart what with all the "my back glass just shattered out of nowhere threads". Glass that sensitive and you wanna hit it with a laser
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My school has a laser, but I decided not to do it because of what the guy above said ^^^
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Would be niccceeee and exclusive to have that Android etched on the back...
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more interesting would be to etch your name and address to it, as a security measure -- like on a car window.
theabsurdman said:
more interesting would be to etch your name and address to it, as a security measure -- like on a car window.
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Steal your phone then burgle your home
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Steal your phone then burgle your home
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you have a point there.
Wouldn't your warranty be null and void even if you were successful? And those back replacement covers seem to cost a fortune. Would be cool to see someone do something like this though.
I'm thinking that I'll find a piece of glass and practice with the laser etcher I have access to first... In a couple of weeks. Does anybody know if the N4 glass is special in any way? Is the back Gorilla Glass 2 as well?
I'm sure the warranty would be void, yeah. Maybe something to do after the next Nexus comes out, when there's an upgrade option available...
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I'm thinking that I'll find a piece of glass and practice with the laser etcher I have access to first... In a couple of weeks. Does anybody know if the N4 glass is special in any way? Is the back Gorilla Glass 2 as well?
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Supposedly it is GG2
its a great idea to personalise your phone
you could very lightly etch it or stratch it in and fill it with transparent adheasive so it would still be strong but noticeable unless you want that glitter.
put your home phone number not your address
Doesn't matter which type of glass it is. mostly they are some kind of borosilicate glass with some additions and protecting layers.
Most important thing to know is which wavelength your laser is emitting and if this wavelength is absorbed by the material of interest. As we all know, glass is usually transparent to visible light (range of 400-800 nm wavelength). So if your laser uses also visible ligth, your etching wont be successfull. Etching with a laser only works, if the light of laser gets absorbed. Thus the energy of the light gets transformed to heat and by that laser ablation works.
look at that graphic for a special borosilicate glass (pyrex) http://www.pgo-online.com/intl/katalog/curves/pyrex_kurve.html
reading this, your laser should be far in the uv light (lambda < 200 nm) or far in the infrared (lambda > 3500 nm)
Good luck!
Edit: I just had a quick search on the gorilla glass. here is some kind of datasheet: http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/sites/all/files/Gorilla Glass 3_PI Sheet 010713.pdf
Here you can also find a transmission spectrum (here it is for gorilla glass 3, but should be valid for gorilla glass 2, too). Looks similar to the one behind the link I posted. so the conclusion remains.
Keep in mind: If you etch any personal information onto it, the resale value plummets, maybe even becomes nonexistent.
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I've laser engraved some iPhone 4 backs which I think are gorilla glass. Didn't come out as well as engraving normal glass, so I wouldn't try any intricate details.
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estallings15 said:
Supposedly it is GG2
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I don't see how it can be.... It scratches far too easily.....
The glass seems very thin... to me it looks much thinner than the glass of the iPhone 4.
I wouldn't try my luck~ If you are experienced and know your stuff go ahead though.
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I've noticed 4 distinct 'scuffs' or 'stains' that appear to be under my glass. I don't know how else to describe them. I didn't notice them when I first got the phone, but you can only see them at a good angle where there's no glare, so the may have always been there. Now I can't *not* notice them. I'll try to post a picture tonight, it's a bit hard to photograph. I think if someone has it they would know what I'm talking about...
Does it kind of look like a gel substance underneath the glass?
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Hmmm maybe.. if I took a micro-drop of gel or glue and pressed it.... i'll try to post a pic later tonight.
its the oleophobic coating peeling off i think
Okay here are two pics of two of these things. I have four of them. I scratch and rub them and nothing, as if they are just beneath the surface...
From what I'm seeing it just looks like a scuff or scratch. I had a palm pixie before and it had the same markings on it.. Idk what it is.
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I had something similar on my previous Nexus S. I think it's made from steam settling under glass.
I am on my second handset (Sprint) San Antonio, TX and both have had screen issues... I did notice something quite similar to your issue on my current handset but mine resides closer to the ear piece and camera... besides that I'm also experiencing the keyboard ghosting issue very visible when I open my notification menu.... I'm kinda hesitant to get a replacement since thus far my screens issues have only doubled ...
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This is the oleophobic layer wearing off
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deeren said:
This is the oleophobic layer wearing off
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He is correct, mine is doing the same thing. Look at it this way, at least the top of your screen isn't separating, mine flexes'and'goes up and down under minimal pressure and makes all kinds of noise, its weird.
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This is the oleophobic layer wearing off
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I think this seems to be the most likely scenario from my google research and comparison of other pics. Ugh. Hopefully it won't get worse. What's the replacement/repair policy? Call Samsung or take it to Best Buy ? It's been over 30 days.
Definitely not scuff marks, I keep the thing in a sock and treat it like gold.
I am currently on hold waiting for a rep at Samsung.....it has been 1 hour and 45 minutes and I have not talked to anyone... so if calling Samsung is what you opt to do ... get yourself a samwich and a six pack before hand!!
So I finally got through to a rep.... and they said...
JK... I gave up after 5 hour hold.(seriously) ...and decided the issue was minimal at this point
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I have similar problems, except it'll only show if I breath moist air on to it. If you cover it up with a decent screen protector, it should go away unless the mark is really deep.
Some swedish site is saying htc ine has Gorilla Glas 3 ?
Which is true?
Herees the link:
http://translate.googleusercontent....ALkJrhjKmYVTg7d_HI2W5LbMmpcFYWMHDQ#more-73077
AW: Gorilla glas 2 or 3
SteelH said:
I prefer Baboon Glass 37.
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Made my night
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It has gorilla glass 2!
Source: HTC Sales Official
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It has gorilla glass 2!
Source: HTC Sales Official
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I second that :good:
HTC One X is GG2 right? Is this true?
whats the point 2 or 3??? you can easily break even gorilla glass...its fragile like every glass...the important is also body and the whole shock resistance and luck ofcourse all my phones with gorilla was fine without any scratches but my fault so be calm its good enought
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whats the point 2 or 3??? you can easily break even gorilla glass...its fragile like every glass...the important is also body and the whole shock resistance and luck ofcourse all my phones with gorilla was fine without any scratches but my fault so be calm its good enought
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The main advantage is that they can reduce the thickness of the glass while keeping the strength at least the same. This means screen closer to the surface so you get that "floating image" effect like on the One X and One (and to a slightly lesser extent the Nexus 4)
really doesnt care about it...got SGS3 and was satisfied with it...
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really doesnt care about it...got SGS3 and was satisfied with it...
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What we're talking about here is the gg2 or gg3 on the One. Not on gs3. Why would we even bother about gs3's screen here?
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Brac20 said:
The main advantage is that they can reduce the thickness of the glass while keeping the strength at least the same. This means screen closer to the surface so you get that "floating image" effect like on the One X and One (and to a slightly lesser extent the Nexus 4)
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Yeah, at the end of the day it will still smash if it hits the ground the wrong way, and sand will still scratch it. That's why I still use cases and screen protectors.
I'm interested to know how much it will cost to replace the screen of the one if it does get smashed, have just recently paid €160 to get my girlfriends SGS3 screen replaced
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angeloalonzo01 said:
What we're talking about here is the gg2 or gg3 on the One. Not on gs3. Why would we even bother about gs3's screen here?
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SGS3 uses GG2. So it's actually related. Anyways, GG3 should be stronger than GG2 while at same thickness but production will come later on the year. It was only announced a couple of days ago.
I looks like one of the shiny things behind the rear glass have cracked.It's on the bottomleft, near the screw. I've had a xtremeguard screne protector on for a long time - I always thought it was an air bubble. Now that I removed the screen protector, I can see its under the screen.
Would google rma this? Or does it count as a "broken glass" ?
Pssh. That's not even close to minor damage. I wouldn't even consider that broken. It's not going to affect the phone's internal guts. Common sense my brotha.
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I just hope it doesn't develop further
Personally I wouldn't worry about it. Not if Google would RMA the phone. I've read people RMA their phone for less.
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Hello, I recently dropped my Nexus 4 to a concrete pavement. Fortunately it was in a case and did not get much damage, but it still received 3 scratches on the silver metal sideband, one of which seems quite deep since you can see the black background through it. Check out the attached images.
Anyway, my questions are:
1. Do you think this kind of damage is reparable? Is it possible to replace only the sideband? If so, how much do you think would that cost?
2. Do you think any kind of anticorrossion product should be applied on the scratches to protect them from rust? If so, could you recommend any?
Any help will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
1. No, I don't think that's repairable.
2. No, you don't need to put rust protection on the scratches. All my old devices were filled with scratches (especially on the bezel) and there were never any rust issues.
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I think that ring is plastic. I have not scratched mine but I have checked it with a magnet and that does not stick. That means it is not steel and that is the only thing that would rust.
Ok, thanks guys. I'll just leave it as it is, then. All I need to do now is to find a more protective case, I guess...
Just out if curiosity, which case were you using?
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mwilliams05 said:
Just out if curiosity, which case were you using?
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I was using a flip case that I bought on eBay (here's the link, but I'm not sure if you can access it as it's the French eBay: tinyurl.com/cbt4jxc ; here's just a photo: tinyurl.com/c5czd4n ).
It generally did an OK job during the accident, protecting the back and front of my Nexus, however the upper corners were not protected which resulted in the damage. What is curious is that the lower corners ARE protected, and if they applied the same to the upper ones, I believe my phone would have come out of all of this without even a scratch.
Right now I'm considering a Ringke Fusion case (tinyurl.com/d9ssjuo). Do you know anything about it? Can you recommend it?
Buy the oem bumper, it looks like its part of the phone, hiding the ugly scratches.
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Buy the oem bumper, it looks like its part of the phone, hiding the ugly scratches.
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Yes, but it doesn't protect the glass back side of the Nexus 4, contrary to Ringke. Ringke case also hides the scratches and costs less
Check out these drop test done from PhoneArena...Post is old.. But new to if you haven't seen this yet.
What baffles me about this new glass as it seems to scratch very easily though in my opinion, already have some little scuff up marks from being in my pocket.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Drop...er-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-vs-iPhone-5s_id48199
Nice
It's a good thing, too. Mine took a nasty spill and I just got some nicks on the front bezel. :good:
Though the iPhone 5S is not that bad still it'snote 3 we trust! Strong, beautiful, durable, functional, feature-packed, fun, more than a companion, affordable and above all, the hope to smart phone evolution especially the note series.
John723 said:
Though the iPhone 5S is not that bad still it'snote 3 we trust! Strong, beautiful, durable, functional, feature-packed, fun, more than a companion, affordable and above all, the hope to smart phone evolution especially the note series.
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IN NOTE WE TRUST......lol yes indeed...I believe its one of the top out there, The NOTE 3 is a Beast...I've had every note versions, And galaxy s2 and s3...I love Samsung :sly:
The 5S is laughable at best. "In Note we Trust".; I dropped mine corner first. Pretty nasty fall and was expecting a shattered screen but ended up with a bent bezel and that's it.
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wish777 said:
Check out these drop test done from PhoneArena...Post is old.. But new to if you haven't seen this yet.
What baffles me about this new glass as it seems to scratch very easily though in my opinion, already have some little scuff up marks from being in my pocket.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Drop...er-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-vs-iPhone-5s_id48199
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JMillzHasFaith said:
It's a good thing, too. Mine took a nasty spill and I just got some nicks on the front bezel. :good:
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John723 said:
Though the iPhone 5S is not that bad still it'snote 3 we trust! Strong, beautiful, durable, functional, feature-packed, fun, more than a companion, affordable and above all, the hope to smart phone evolution especially the note series.
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IN NOTE WE TRUST......lol yes indeed...I believe its one of the top out there, The NOTE 3 is a Beast...I've had every note versions, And galaxy s2 and s3...I love Samsung :sly:
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The 5S is laughable at best. "In Note we Trust".; I dropped mine corner first. Pretty nasty fall and was expecting a shattered screen but ended up with a bent bezel and that's it.
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I have a note 3 too, but it just depends on luck i guess.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCX3qNtzGzI
this one cracked.
here is some other tests
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPkb9Pd0cmM (kinda stupid)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9d6yi2I7DOY (really nice, phone survived.)
wish777 said:
it seems to scratch very easily though in my opinion, already have some little scuff up marks from being in my pocket.
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and ......... the oleophobic coating wears off too.
I couldn't even think of using my $750 device without a screen protector. insane!
I got the 9H, it's like a second screen. I can take it off in two years and my flawless OE screen will command high $$$
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Check out these drop test done from PhoneArena...Post is old.. But new to if you haven't seen this yet.
What baffles me about this new glass as it seems to scratch very easily though in my opinion, already have some little scuff up marks from being in my pocket.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Drop...er-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-vs-iPhone-5s_id48199
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thanks for sharing. this is quite good actually.
Very impressive , poor iPhone still cant hang
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Hell yeah! Love my Note 3!
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Oh how the mighty have fallen. Seems like only yesterday, everyone blindly thought iPhone was the best thing since color screens. Now I think more and more people are realizing that premium materials do not always equal the highest durability. Note 3 FTW!!!!!
No I'm not happy to see you, it's just a Note 3 in my pocket....
I slipped in the snow and my note 3 went flying.Funny but it didn't break I thought for sure I'd have cracked screen,the back for scraps on it and the corner. But wow my heart stopped for a second
XiphoneUzer said:
and ......... the oleophobic coating wears off too.
I couldn't even think of using my $750 device without a screen protector. insane!
I got the 9H, it's like a second screen. I can take it off in two years and my flawless OE screen will command high $$$
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You know what..your exactly right.....So strange you say that..I Actually have a small section on my screen where it looks like a scuff mark..I took a magnifying glass and looked more closely and it looks like the coating is gone?? Wth lol...Called at&t and getting a replacement and ordered a tempered glass .3 thick one iff ebay..ordered 2 incase I mess it up..they were 15 a piece putting them my replacement phone soon as it arrives..
I'm glad that the phone is holding up pretty well in tests, but I'm still definitely not taking the risk of not having a case on it. My note 2 dropped from below pocket height onto asphalt for me, not even face first, and spiderwebbed completely, even taking away lots of touch sensitivity. Not risking that again!
Reminds me of the old yellow and black Nextel we used to dent the walls with to show how tough it was, One of the techs actually heaved it through 2 thickness of 5/8" sheet rock. The battery cover popped off and the battery fell out. But as John Cameron Swayze used to say, it kept on ticking.
Dropped mine one foot. Hairline crack. I am now a gorilla glass non-believer.
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They could say the freakin screen is made of highly reflective aircraft aluminum. Don't make a difference to me! I'm still putting a case and screen protector on it! I'm using the moshi visor xt. It was what the att store had the morning it came out. It's a nice screen protector but it itself scratches and scuffs. However when the screen is on you can't see any of them. I love my big HD display! Until the time comes that the screens are indestructible I will be protecting mine!
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They could say the freakin screen is made of highly reflective aircraft aluminum. Don't make a difference to me! I'm still putting a case and screen protector on it! I'm using the moshi visor xt. It was what the att store had the morning it came out. It's a nice screen protector but it itself scratches and scuffs. However when the screen is on you can't see any of them. I love my big HD display! Until the time comes that the screens are indestructible I will be protecting mine!
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I agree....Like I said above for some reason these screens scuff so easy it's almost like a coating comes off (happened to me) I ended up sending it back for another one and soon as it came I instantly threw on a Tempered Glass off ebay for 16 bucks....and put it on in a steamed room like they say...And sure enough its dust free..and the glass protector feels so smooth and no loss in touch responsiness even with spen, Good idea to grab a Tempered Glass protector...helps alot
I've broken both the Note 2 and Note 3! Guess I'm just unlucky.