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Legend Screen Scratch Resistant?

hi all,
is the legends screen scratch resistant? is anyone not using a screen protector? i read that it does not come with a screen protector.
thanks!

orouborus said:
hi all,
is the legends screen scratch resistant? is anyone not using a screen protector? i read that it does not come with a screen protector.
thanks!
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hey, i have the HTC Legend, and i don't use a screen protector.. i got no scratch so far..

TheTmac said:
hey, i have the HTC Legend, and i don't use a screen protector.. i got no scratch so far..
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thanks!
i sent them an email and they said that the hero, hd2 etc with capacitive screens are scratch resistant that is why no screen protector is included. i would feel better if they would really write it or something. i dont want to use protectors anymore and trust their product.

No scratch
My Legend is over 2 months old and no scratch so far, but the display is a finger print nightmare.

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My Legend is over 2 months old and no scratch so far, but the display is a finger print nightmare.
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i know! so what do you use to clean the screen? i just realy want to stop using screen protectors. if htc is not providing any, i would believe that it is scratch resistant.

water is enough!

I think, generally, most screens now are pretty resistant. Screen protectors are highly overrated in my experience, and honestly most of them look worse than the scratches would. Why make something look bad, in attempt to protect it from looking worn
Anyway my Legend seems to be very resistant, even to fingerprints. As long as you wash your hands once in a while it's great at resisting fingerprints.

No scratches so far and I have it since the release. Also when I put my phone in my pocket and get it back out all my fingerprints are wiped off .

when i got my legend, i was really blown away by how beatiful and crisp the screen was. i placed an anti fingerprint screen protector and it made the entire screen look dull and less vibrant. but i dont want my legend to get scratched etc. but i really think htc is making scratch resistant screens. i also sent an email to htc regarding the phones screen and this is their response.
we suggest you to purchase a pouch to protect your phone instead of the non-official screen protector.Normally the touch screen of hero or legend is scratch resistant but HTC cannot promise and guarantee any potential risks to the screen by user's careless using.
so its not really reaounding that it is scratch resistant like when iphone or se says it. so im not that confident. but i really want to remove the protector.

I'm using a pouch, I'm not a big fan of screenprotectors. Pouch = great for protecting your phone against scratches .

Unfortunately they're not going to be very ballsy in any claims especially since the person replying to your email is just a random rep. Plus they're not like Apple who only has a few phones to focus on and hype about.
It all comes down to what's in your pocket with you put the phone in there. I basically have one pocket for the phone and nothing else. The other pocket can hold the keys, etc.
I have noticed that the screen must be made of something seriously dense because it nearly shaves my thumbnail if I run it along the home button the wrong way. That itself gives me a lot of confidence in it, oddly enough.

jacobras said:
I'm using a pouch, I'm not a big fan of screenprotectors. Pouch = great for protecting your phone against scratches .
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I'm looking for an ultra slim pouch made specifically for the Legend so there's no added bulk. Any idea? Nothing from http://www.senacases.com or http://www.beyzacases.com yet.

rewen said:
Unfortunately they're not going to be very ballsy in any claims especially since the person replying to your email is just a random rep. Plus they're not like Apple who only has a few phones to focus on and hype about.
It all comes down to what's in your pocket with you put the phone in there. I basically have one pocket for the phone and nothing else. The other pocket can hold the keys, etc.
I have noticed that the screen must be made of something seriously dense because it nearly shaves my thumbnail if I run it along the home button the wrong way. That itself gives me a lot of confidence in it, oddly enough.
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that is what i do as well. i put my phone in a seperate pocket and check for any lint or anything before putting it in, then wallet, coins, keys go to the other pocket. i just hope that htc can really say that it is. i asked them about the screen of hd2 and they said it was scratch resistant, but nothing was said officially though. so quite hard to risk. tsk tsk. they should just say it instead of saying that it is glass covered.

da_hool said:
I'm looking for an ultra slim pouch made specifically for the Legend so there's no added bulk. Any idea? Nothing from http://www.senacases.com or http://www.beyzacases.com yet.
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try capdase. or try some pouches from htc.

I bought this one. It's quite slim, and fits nicely in the pocket..
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-po-s491-legend-standard-leather-pouch-black-p24118.htm

rsoares8 said:
I bought this one. It's quite slim, and fits nicely in the pocket..
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/htc-po-s491-legend-standard-leather-pouch-black-p24118.htm
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I also bought HTC PO S491 Legend Standard Leather Pouch. I think it is the perfect match since it's HTC genuine accessory made for Legend. It's very slim and the leather quality is really high. I would recommend this pouch to every Legend owner.

Too bad they don't seem to ship to Canada... sigh....
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Screen protector...
I've always used screen protectors since my first Pocket PC way back in 2001. It's a personal preference, but my feeling is this; If HTC believe the screen is scratch resistant and therefore a screen protector is not needed, why do they manufacture them specifically for this device?
I purchased a pack of 2 when I bought my Legend last month - genuine HTC Legend screen protectors!!?? Why make them if you don't think the device needs them?

grahamkdt said:
I've always used screen protectors since my first Pocket PC way back in 2001. It's a personal preference, but my feeling is this; If HTC believe the screen is scratch resistant and therefore a screen protector is not needed, why do they manufacture them specifically for this device?
I purchased a pack of 2 when I bought my Legend last month - genuine HTC Legend screen protectors!!?? Why make them if you don't think the device needs them?
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i have been using htc phones since 2007, ive had a lot of phones and they usually provide screen protectors. since i bought hero and hd2 they never provided it for screen protectors, so its quite weird for them not to provide for hd2 for their largest screen. i somehow believe that the screen is really scratch resistant. in my opinion

i personally use screen protectors on my cellphone/smartphone.

Battle Scars *OUCH*

So I'm trying hard to keep my phone from getting even one scratch until my cases come in, which should be any day now.....
....then today I freakin' drop it on the concrete by accident.
I feel like $#!t ...my heart sank.... damn it!!!
BUT, on the bright side I am very surprised on how well it took the hit. The phone dropped and actually rolled a couple of times, yet it only marked up the plastic/metal looking trim that goes around the phone.
By any chance do you think the rim piece would be available later for a replacement part? Gosh I sure hope so. I'm desperate to go rip off the trim at the T-Mobile store
...I keep telling myself....it could have been worse right?
Bottom line: For how hard it hit the concrete, I'm impressed...since it was dark I was thinking it was going to be way worse, until I held it to the light to see the damage. Thank goodness for not a cracked screen....
BTW: I have the 3M screen protector. If it wasn't for that it would have for sure had some mean scratches on the screen....sigh..

Ouch.. I did the same with my new Touch Pro (current phone) and it also ended up with some dings on the sides, but that phone's partially metal with a plastic screen.
Since one of the frequent criticisms of this series of phones is the build quality, glad it looks like the Vibrant's made pretty well after all if it can survive that with only cosmetic damage.

you should put a warning in the title, those pics are way to graphic.
:'(

Mithent said:
Ouch.. I did the same with my new Touch Pro (current phone) and it also ended up with some dings on the sides, but that phone's partially metal with a plastic screen.
Since one of the frequent criticisms of this series of phones is the build quality, glad it looks like the Vibrant's made pretty well after all if it can survive that with only cosmetic damage.
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Yea I agree that the Vibrant is well made. I've read a lot of some people commenting on the material and all, but obviously they have no idea how well the made it is. Heck, I'm kind of glad it wasn't heavy and bulky.....
"THE heavier they are the harder they fall..."
Kudos Vibrant....just can't wait to put a case on it to mask the scars....Soldier.

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you should put a warning in the title, those pics are way to graphic.
:'(
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I know brother....I'm slowly getting over it though.... I can't wait until my black case comes in so I can put it on. At least I won't see the scars....

I dropped mine on the sidewalk few days ago and it just scratched up the top of the back lid so I just swapped it. My heart stopped for 2 minutes and I was afraid to look at my screen because when I dropped my hd2 it shattered the screen
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iunlock said:
BTW: I have the 3M screen protector. If it wasn't for that it would have for sure had some mean scratches on the screen....sigh..
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Does the 3m screen protector reduce the quality of the SAMOLED screen a lot, or make it sticky?
Those pictures are nasty Hope you get your case soon!

OH MAN. I am week in the knees just looking at it!

Berserk87 said:
you should put a warning in the title, those pics are way to graphic.
:'(
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more like nsfw.
dam that hurt me. i just got mine last night, hope i dont do the same

A gel skin would cover those up nicely. I decided to get one in the first place because even though I love the feeling of this phone without the skin on, I hate scratches/dents a lot more.
I had a bad track record with my G1 too... dropped it like 4 times

You should link me to where you bought your screen protector. I got Tmobile generic ones, but they suck, so I bought one from eBay. What I've got was this super thick, weird feeling protector, leaves too many bubbles, sucked. Bought another one, which is identical to ones you buy at the store, works good, but doesn't cover the bottom part of the phone.
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afive720 said:
You should link me to where you bought your screen protector. I got Tmobile generic ones, but they suck, so I bought one from eBay. What I've got was this super thick, weird feeling protector, leaves too many bubbles, sucked. Bought another one, which is identical to ones you buy at the store, works good, but doesn't cover the bottom part of the phone.
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I got mine from ClearFreak via Ebay - you cannot even tell it is on, I do have one air bubble trapped and it's a bit annoying on the bottom of the screen, I always feel it when swyping

Don't be too sad. I got a screen scratch the other day. Of course its real tiny and when I point it out to others, they can't even see it. But its all I see.
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At least you got it over with. Now no more worries about dropping your phone. lol

At least you can cover it with a case, unlike scratches on a screen.

Ouch! That looks like it hurts.
Feeling Vibrant on xda-app

afive720 said:
You should link me to where you bought your screen protector. I got Tmobile generic ones, but they suck, so I bought one from eBay. What I've got was this super thick, weird feeling protector, leaves too many bubbles, sucked. Bought another one, which is identical to ones you buy at the store, works good, but doesn't cover the bottom part of the phone.
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The best one IMO is the one from clearfreak, which is the one I have. Just make sure when applying it, to follow their directions. You have to spray it with water, wet your fingers and squeegee the water out with the little tool it comes with.
It's made out of 3M and you can't even tell it's on. All the other screen protectors like the generic ones really mess up the touch response. It's not as responsive from what I've noticed. Stay away from chEapBAY if you know what I mean...those are all pieces of junk from china, hence 5x protectors for $0.99US

lqaddict said:
I got mine from ClearFreak via Ebay - you cannot even tell it is on, I do have one air bubble trapped and it's a bit annoying on the bottom of the screen, I always feel it when swyping
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Same one I have and I love it....the 3M stuff is awesome, thank goodness if it wasn't for it I would have definitely have scratches from the fall.
You should write them and ask to exchange your screen protector. I actually got mine swapped out because I had some annoying lint on the sides and couldn't get it out so they swapped it.

disturkis4u said:
I dropped mine on the sidewalk few days ago and it just scratched up the top of the back lid so I just swapped it. My heart stopped for 2 minutes and I was afraid to look at my screen because when I dropped my hd2 it shattered the screen
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I know that feeling! My heart literally stopped....The whole freakin' world stopped LOL....
I once had an HD2 as well and that thing weighs a ton. Bigger it is the harder it falls...That phones like half glass....miserable phone.

acspin said:
Does the 3m screen protector reduce the quality of the SAMOLED screen a lot, or make it sticky?
Those pictures are nasty Hope you get your case soon!
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Very interesting you asked that because I was curious at first as well. However, I must say that once I did put it on, it didn't alter the quality at all.
As for it being sticky, I assume you mean on the surface when you glide your fingers across it right? Well...it depends if your hands are dry or not....it really doesn't bother me and I think it works fine...the only time it may be a little resistant is when your hands are sweaty. I think that would go for most all screen protectors though...

Arc screenprotector removable?

Is the screenprotector that came pre - installed with the Arc removable? It locks like it but i dont wana try to peel it of unless its necessary.
Has anyone tried tto remove it?
How does the screen feel without it?
Thx Rene
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It is removable.. same as on x10.. but I wouldn't if I was you!.. the screen will feel slightly better but the benefit of having it far outweighs the benefit of removing IMHO.

Thanks for the quick reply
Thats good to hear, because what sense would a screen protector make if it wasn't removable in case it gets scratched.
Ok Ill leave it on as long as possible - the screen is more than responsible enough and feels great already.
Thx
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It's a better protector than you'll ever get anywhere else - thicker and more robust.. protects the mineral glass from bumps and such too.. and it's applied in a controlled environment so you get a perfect finish.. which you're not likely to get with a home application!

screen protector always!!! but isnt the screen ment to be gorilla glass too? so should matter that much if someone removed it(dont know why they would tho)

Its just that in case I get a nasty scratche on my screen(-protector) I want to be able to replace the scratched foil with a new one. And the pre-installed one just seemed like its ,, unremovable" to me. But now that I know its removable - why aren't all manufacturers installing those? It just seems like an obvious thing couse I think most users install a protector after buying a new phone anyway.
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Its just that in case I get a nasty scratche on my screen(-protector) I want to be able to replace the scratched foil with a new one. And the pre-installed one just seemed like its ,, unremovable" to me. But now that I know its removable - why aren't all manufacturers installing those? It just seems like an obvious thing couse I think most users install a protector after buying a new phone anyway.
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One of the better reasons to go with Sony Ericsson?

so that means my brand new ARC came with a pre installed screen protector so i dont need to install another one which came in the box over it ?? or am i supposed to remove the pre installed one and then install the new one after the original one gets scratched !!! ???

It's just a spare.. you don't need to remove the preinstalled one.. in fact I'd try to wait as long as possible before removing, cos you'll never get one installed as good as the factory fitted one!

pre applied factory screen protector ?

Hi
is there a pre applied screen protector on the xperia play? Isit removable ?
Because i m lookin at used one right now in my hand and it has small scratch. But i almost see a screen protector too. Bu i coud be wrong

Yes its there, ALL Xperia phones since x10 have it. It scratches very easily but will prevent the glass from cracking from a fall.
I ripped mine off as soon as I got in my car. Screen feels so smooth and so much nicer with it off, not all plastic and junky.
With my x10 I ripped it off the day I bought it, and it never ever got a scratch.
I bet the screen is perfect I say take a chance and buy it!

gunstar3035 said:
Yes its there, ALL Xperia phones since x10 have it. It scratches very easily but will prevent the glass from cracking from a fall.
I ripped mine off as soon as I got in my car. Screen feels so smooth and so much nicer with it off, not all plastic and junky.
With my x10 I ripped it off the day I bought it, and it never ever got a scratch.
I bet the screen is perfect I say take a chance and buy it!
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How did you remove it ? I have been trying since forever

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How did you remove it ? I have been trying since forever
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I just lifted a corner with a needle very very carefully to the point where I could grip in and start pulling straight down and away from the phone. It will be tough but just keep going and it should just peel right off.

Keeping needles in your car?

AriStar said:
Keeping needles in your car?
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Tattoo Artist, I have sharp objects everywhere lol

Some Xperia Play's come with an 8gb sd card, some come with 16gb.
I believe the 8gb ones do not have the screen protector fitted, and the 16 gb ones do.
Mine came with 16 gb and a screen protector fitted. Maybe someone with an 8gb version could clarify that they didn't get one fitted?
Factory fitted screen protectors rock. No air bubbles, no dust, just a pure crisp clean fit.
I would advise leaving it on. You will never get it as good as they can.

dsswoosh said:
Some Xperia Play's come with an 8gb sd card, some come with 16gb.
I believe the 8gb ones do not have the screen protector fitted, and the 16 gb ones do.
Mine came with 16 gb and a screen protector fitted. Maybe someone with an 8gb version could clarify that they didn't get one fitted?
Factory fitted screen protectors rock. No air bubbles, no dust, just a pure crisp clean fit.
I would advise leaving it on. You will never get it as good as they can.
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im in canada, with 8GB, seems like its on there. it sucks cause it scratches easy.

gunstar3035 said:
I just lifted a corner with a needle very very carefully to the point where I could grip in and start pulling straight down and away from the phone. It will be tough but just keep going and it should just peel right off.
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i cant figure it out. its an 8gb xperia. which is fine and enough for me. but i cant tell if thats a screen protector or the screen looks like it has a screen protector. i am almost positive it has a screen protector but i couldnt take out with my nails. usually i am able to with any screen protector i apply . but this one i cant even move it.
so either that its super hard to get out. or there is no screen protector but the screen it self has some sort of a layer that looks like a screen protector

dsswoosh said:
Some Xperia Play's come with an 8gb sd card, some come with 16gb.
I believe the 8gb ones do not have the screen protector fitted, and the 16 gb ones do.
Mine came with 16 gb and a screen protector fitted. Maybe someone with an 8gb version could clarify that they didn't get one fitted?
Factory fitted screen protectors rock. No air bubbles, no dust, just a pure crisp clean fit.
I would advise leaving it on. You will never get it as good as they can.
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A) Yes the 8gb devices have the film...its not a screen protector its a FILM or a "shatter proof sheet". Read anything about it being scratch resistant? NO
B) It does NOT rock it makes the device feel cheap, and it does NOT protect against scratches, it picks many more up.
C) Its nice you would leave it on, but for the rest of us that dont want our device cheapened by that plastic JUNK on our screens, we will remove it. Thanks.
Its a STANDARD that SE apply to ALL their phones from the Xperia x10 up. Every device I have seen from SE (here in Ontario, Canada) has had one...they are annoying and I wish SE would stop using them.

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t its super hard to get out. or there is no screen protector but the screen it self has some sort of a layer that looks like a screen protector
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^There is your answer...thats exactly what it is. Its hard to get started to remove it, and it looks like a screen protector but its not.

Yeah the Arc has it too, it's driving people crazy. Officially it's listed as "Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant mineral glass".
People have reported success removing it carefully with an x-acto blade as well.
I left mine on and put another thin protector on top immediately after buying it, but I am a total klutz with my phones sometimes so I probably need the extra shatter-proof power

I need more people to confirm it is removable, maybe a video.?

AriStar said:
I need more people to confirm it is removable, maybe a video.?
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What, you don't take my word for it? Kidding but seriously...
I would have to be a pretty twisted horrible human being to WANT people to wreck their phones, I can promise that its A) Removable and B) Its better to do so.
I bet the light sensor would work better too!
I have been here for awhile, I'm no troll man. I will tell you what, when I get my Play I will record the whole process and throw it up on my youtube "gunstar1981" search me, I have a bunch of PS3 and 360 repair videos and stuff if you want, along with a Captivate review.
I removed it on my x10, and I will be damn sure to remove it on my Play or Arc (still STILL deciding : / )
*** EDIT: I seen it on both the Play and Arc in Rogers ***

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What, you don't take my word for it? Kidding but seriously...
I would have to be a pretty twisted horrible human being to WANT people to wreck their phones, I can promise that its A) Removable and B) Its better to do so.
I bet the light sensor would work better too!
I have been here for awhile, I'm no troll man. I will tell you what, when I get my Play I will record the whole process and throw it up on my youtube "gunstar1981" search me, I have a bunch of PS3 and 360 repair videos and stuff if you want, along with a Captivate review.
I removed it on my x10, and I will be damn sure to remove it on my Play or Arc (still STILL deciding : / )
*** EDIT: I seen it on both the Play and Arc in Rogers ***
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I know, im just paranoid. that would be GREAT if you could post a video, specially with the play

AriStar said:
im in canada, with 8GB, seems like its on there. it sucks cause it scratches easy.
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Same here. I thought I scratched my screen. I'm so glad I found this thread.
I ordered some screen protectors from eBay. I put a cut up iPhone sp on it in the mean time. Lol so I guess I put a screen protector on a screen protector.
I thought it scratched too easy.

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I know, im just paranoid. that would be GREAT if you could post a video, specially with the play
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No problem man.
Atleast with it off you have hardened Mineral Glass. I know other harder minerals like sand and such can scratch the screen but at that point keys should not. It has to be a mineral harder than the Glass to scratch it. With that stupid layer, anything seems to scratch it, even your finger nail could : /
I think I am going with the play though, I love the old school games. I just hope that the Rogers one comes with the pouch because I want to remove the film and NOT use a screen protector.

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No problem man.
Atleast with it off you have hardened Mineral Glass. I know other harder minerals like sand and such can scratch the screen but at that point keys should not. It has to be a mineral harder than the Glass to scratch it. With that stupid layer, anything seems to scratch it, even your finger nail could : /
I think I am going with the play though, I love the old school games. I just hope that the Rogers one comes with the pouch because I want to remove the film and NOT use a screen protector.
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it does not come with a pouch. all it has is 8GB class2 card, earphones with so-so quality, and charger/battery. literally the bare minimum. no extra screen protector either not that i would want one of these crappy ones.

AriStar said:
it does not come with a pouch. all it has is 8GB class2 card, earphones with so-so quality, and charger/battery. literally the bare minimum. no extra screen protector either not that i would want one of these crappy ones.
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That kinda sucks. I remember when the x10 launched, every video unboxing showed a leather case so when I bought mine (rogers, Cobourg Ontario Canada) it came with next to nothing as well...I wonder why they do that here : /

gunstar3035 said:
That kinda sucks. I remember when the x10 launched, every video unboxing showed a leather case so when I bought mine (rogers, Cobourg Ontario Canada) it came with next to nothing as well...I wonder why they do that here : /
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i know. but what can we do, im stuck with them for the next 3 years lmfao.

Looking for a specific screen protector for my HD2 whats it called?

Hey guys, I'm looking for a specific screen protector and have searched everywhere for its name to purchase but no luck.
Here's a description, It barely picksup fingerprints BUT it's not opaque antiglare.
It feels rubbery and has a sticky back, NOT reusable.
Thanks in advance guys!

zagg invisibleSHIELD?

Thanks! Went ahead and purchased it for $5.
I suppose it's that one, I thought it would be named an Anti-smear or Anti-smude screen protector, I will update on the quality once received.

i was totally happy with my full body kit for well over a year, and for that price (i paid three times that for the full kit) it can almost be considered no-loss. I only stopped using it when o2 replaced my screen, and by that time i'd stopped worrying too much about the screen so never replaced it.

Hey guys got the screen protector, seemed promising however after installation noticed distortion on the image quality tiny grainy dots that gave a rainbow effect, didn't go away even after waiting a few hours, my friend has a matte finish protector on his S2 which has the same effect.
Well was worth a shot didn't lose much, thanks!

I've had all the major premium brand screen protectors and I can say clear-coat scream protector works the best on my opinion.
To answer your question though it would seem it would either be the one I mentioned or the Zagg brand.
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I am a girl, so use mirror protector, haha, much to the jokes from my friends. I find it amazing, the only downfall is the sunlight legibility, which is not great anyway, but is even further compromised with mirrored finish. Other than that - the coolest look, everyone thinks it's some kind of new tech!!!