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It's started, and should I be worried? Is it worth taking back to comet or fixing myself?
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It's started, and should I be worried? Is it worth taking back to comet or fixing myself?
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Take it back. It's only a week old...
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Depends on what you consider 'screen separation'
I've never... ever... in ALL the Nexus 7's i've seen/touched... i've never seen one where the left side of the screen was as perfectly level with the bezel as the right.
Not once (that wasn't modified after).
Do some people claim to have such a mystical device? Yes. But I've never witnessed one.
If the entire screen is like coming up by a noticeable amount, then by all means return it... but I'm pretty happy with my 32gb N7, even with the minor screen lift (which gives the left side a VERY minor spongy feeling) and a very very very small amount of lightbleed that's barely noticeable (on the top, full brightness, below the camera.. pitch black screen)
I DO have a 2yr SquareTrade warranty with ADH coverage, so if it cracks on my or something because of screen flex (you can see ripples on the left side with pressure).. I'm covered... but here's how I look at it; In 5-6 months when something might happen, there will be new Nexus 7's out with numerous build/design improvements, so I feel i'm better off waiting until I have to utilize the warranty (if I need to) instead of just trading it in constantly.. leaving me without a device.. hoping to win the N7 lottery. Did you guys know they changed the Power Management chip on the September and later models? All 32gb have the updated power management chip... it actually makes them incompatible with older roms.. I had no idea!
Screen lift sounds like a better description if I'm honest. You can't see it without really looking hard but I was just thinking if it maybe gets worse.
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Take it back and ask for a refund. Then get a 32gb one for the same money.
No brainer really.
Having the glass not seated properly and having the edge of the glass exposed is just not smart engineering, it's going to make the glass more prone to breakage from minor falls. This is what makes me resistant towards buying one of these.. the bezels should protect and enclose the edge of the glass and the glass should be seated evenly when it's thin.. I've seen too many reports of people breaking the glass because of pressure from their thumb, or small drops. Maybe I just need to buy one and not be paranoid, but I'm not going to buy a product that doesn't encase the edges of the glass within the bezel securely. Make it thicker if there's not enough room and the screen is lifting inside the product. I'm not going to encourage bad engineering just so they can claim it's 1/16 of an inch thinner or a few grams lighter.
Oh well just before I decided to take it back, the company I purchased it from has gone into administration (comet here in uk) website is down and all looks bad.
Where do I stand now for my guarantee?
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So ya, I just dropped my Nexus 7 and it broke off a small corner of the digitizer and a crack through the whole screen. Now the screen is unresponsive to touch. Is there anyone that sells the digitizers? I can't seem to find them on Amazon. Is there just not any replacement parts for it? This blows. I love my N7. I really don't want to shell out $250 more. :crying::crying::crying:
EBay.
I think 159.00 get a nice case while your there.
Sorry about your tab. It does suck
Ug, for that price I may as well just get a new one and save this one for parts, minus the screen/LCD. /sigh. Turns out hte digitizer works, just above the highest point of the crack. I managed to get it into recovery and made a nandroid.
Heh, I did want to upgrade to a 32gb model, but was planning on selling this one first. Ug. Thanks man!
Maybe I'll try to part this one out and sell the parts. Though being so new, I doubt any will sell. Most are under warranty unless they are dropped and I think the screen/digitizer is the part that breaks the most.
I just dropped mine as well and the screen is cracked and unresponsive. I saw that it cost 170 for a new screen so Im just replacing it. It really sucks. Im not buying through Google again. Ive ordered it from Walmart and got the $20.00 2 year protection plan, I should be able to pick it up today.
Some people just shouldn't have nice things...those people should give that stuff to me.
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Man that sucks. I'm sooooo protective of my n7 I get super nervous when other people hold it and I keep it in two cases just in case. On topic though you might be able to get a broken one from someone on here then swap out the stuff you need. I'd just take the hit buy a new one and a couple cases. I use the OEM case from Asus and I put it in a m-edge kindle fire zipper case. It fits snug and offers great protection.
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Ryan_Shea said:
Man that sucks. I'm sooooo protective of my n7 I get super nervous when other people hold it and I keep it in two cases just in case. On topic though you might be able to get a broken one from someone on here then swap out the stuff you need. I'd just take the hit buy a new one and a couple cases. I use the OEM case from Asus and I put it in a m-edge kindle fire zipper case. It fits snug and offers great protection.
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I keep mine in 2 cases too, coincidence or what? I also wrap mine in bubble-wrap as well, it does make the screen slightly unresponsive tho
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I keep mine in 2 cases too, coincidence or what? I also wrap mine in bubble-wrap as well, it does make the screen slightly unresponsive tho
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lol ME TOO!
i have mine in a 7inch neoprene cover that then zips up inside a much thicker 9inch neoprene case, then gets wrapped in my chef uniform in my bag for the ride to work
my a500 lmao! 1 folio hard back cover slotted between 2 7inch neoprenes then all slide into a 10.1 neoprene..and wrapped same.
i am uber nervous :laugh:
Hello guys,
I was thinking about buying this phone, but recently i came across some info that this phone is EXTRA FRAGILE. I'm not a person that would want to replace my phone every year. Currently I have galaxy wonder, and i can say its not fragile at all. Dropped it more than 10 times and it still survives (ofcourse with a cheap 1$ case on it).
I've read that to break a g2, you just need to drop it 2 feet from the ground, and the screen cracks with no response to touch.
Also,
Should If i will buy this phone, should i expect a price drop after the May 27 when the g3 is released? Will the prices go down even further for the g2?
Thanks
I wouldn't say it's any more fragile than any other high end phone out there now. If you drop it without a case, chances are it will crack as the entire front panel is a solid piece of glass. I have a $10 slim case on my G2 and have dropped it several times accidentally, even from 5' on pavement, and it hasn't scratched it at all.
Retail prices most likely won't go down, but used prices probably will.
I would agree with geoff5093. All phones should have a case including the HTC M7 & M8 and the S4 Active. I have been rocking the Slim Armor case from Spigen and dropped a few times without any problems whatsoever. The G3 from what I have read has a faux metal looking plastic body, that is the worst design in my opinion, why buy fake metal when I can get real metal in a HTC M8.
Rumored S5 Prime and Moto X+1 will be some serious contenders for phone of the year.
Mine has dropped twice and not a nick or dent on it. Is how it hits that counts. Worst one is when it hits the floor FLAT. Kills screen instantly. Dropped my former M7 inside my locker at work. Hit a shoe and landed softly and i thought it was saved. Turned out the corner split apart. POS.. even had a thick flipcase. I like plastic better now.
As for price drop it is pretty ineviteable when a new model replaces it. But the G2 is pretty cheap today so i dont expect a major price drop. Also In fact it's one of the best second hand phones i have bought in terms of specs.
i dropped mine a few times and nothing happened. but interestingly although lg uses gorilla glass, i have a loot scratches on my screen. i mean really a lot minor and major scratches. furthermore nothing similar happened to my previous phones which are nexus 4 and iphone 4. i even have scratches on my camera lens. but excluding this issue, yep its not that much fragile.
I dropped mine once while I was standing up with a cruzerlite TPU case. Nothing happened. It even bounced a few times. I don't recommend doing that but get a case...
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Better not drop it, but i droped it few times, all ok.
I have a balistic case and it works great I also like cruzer lite cases
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That is the question. Are you gonna put a case on your nexus 6? Spigen has multiple cases on their website(http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-6.html), they look pretty decent, however i might go with no case so i can always have direct contact with the premium materials. Im thinking about getting a squate trade warranty instead so i do have some protection if the screen breaks. Any opinions on squaretrade?
No way, the phone is big enough. Plus, whenever I get a case I end up taking it off in a day.
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I use Bugatti hand made leather case whit all my phones. Top ****. But right now, there's no XXL case for N6 yet.
shopbugatti.com/en-us/catalog/mobile-accessories/universal-cases
(Add ww. can't post link, i m new on forum).
I pre-ordered spigen via Amazon, but I would prefer without because the phone is already very big.
The question is, how easy is to replace the back plate or back battery door?
I don't have any experience with Motorola phone, and from my experience with Nexus 5 from LG, that's not really easy, need to pry it open!
If the material is not expensive and easy to purchase, I won't use a case.
However, I am not sure with the frame around the phone, the one looks like a silver lining. Is that part of the back plate or front plate?
I think a leather pouch case would work the best for such a large device. You keep the device protected when transporting aswell as the benefit of using the device naked.
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No way, the phone is big enough. Plus, whenever I get a case I end up taking it off in a day.
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+1 me tooi always buy them, always toss them first week
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I think a leather pouch case would work the best for such a large device. You keep the device protected when transporting aswell as the benefit of using the device naked.
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I totally agree with you. This is what I'm planning to do and that's how I used all my phones since the HTC Desire. It's like an awesome mix! Just need to remember to blow it out time to time for possible sand.
the heavier the device the more acceleration when in free fall before impacting a hard surface. I'm getting a case for sure, the spigen slim armor is a start
I don't know yet. Maybe something from Seidio
I like having a cheap easy on / off tpu case. It's nice to just throw it on quick if heading out to bar hop. That's the only time I worry about needing a case!
Anyone familiar with squaretrade warranty?
Otterbox or bust
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A heavy bumper Otterbox for it, getting the Phone out of the box directly to the Otterbox
Got my Note 2 after 2 years and a thousand falls with 0 scratches the device looks like the very first second it came out of the box and that is how i like my devices to remain
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I would like to see a case maker design a case that you could store a stylus in.
I'll most likely buy one of the Spigen cases but I doubt I'll use it very often. I hate cases.
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No way, the phone is big enough. Plus, whenever I get a case I end up taking it off in a day.
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Me too. Big enough, screw a case. Glass screen protector though.
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No case, but a fly grip handle for sure.. Had one on my Epic 4g Touch back in the day and loved it..
http://shop.flygrip.com (if anyone is interested)
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msedek said:
A heavy bumper Otterbox for it, getting the Phone out of the box directly to the Otterbox
Got my Note 2 after 2 years and a thousand falls with 0 scratches the device looks like the very first second it came out of the box and that is how i like my devices to remain
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I actually took my Note -2 out of the case for a day... and dropped it. Shattered the screen. Got a replacement through insurance, and lost my unlocked bootloader. Been using an otterbox since. For this phone, Otterbox is just going to be too big. I'm looking for something that will protect it from falls, but that isn't so wide/thick! Any thoughts anyone?
A very, very thing profile case. I would hate to get scratches on the metal frame or the back. But I love naked phones so I might just stick with a bumper case.
I will probably use a glass screen protector though.
Otterbox doesn't make Nexus cases.
I've never bought Whitestone Dome before, because I just couldn't justify the price. Well, I recently bought a used Note 9 that already had one installed. And now I see why everyone raves about them.
I got to thinking, I usually spend more buying cheap screen protectors than I would if I just ponied up the money upfront for Dome. So I decided to preorder a Whitestone for my Note 10+.
Here's my question for those that have bought them in the past. If I only have one Note 10+, is there any reason to get the two-pack? Don't they come with a lifetime warranty anyway? I think I read warranty replacements are only $10, so would it make sense to spend $15 more for the two-pack? Or am I missing something?
I ask because when I pre-ordered, they only had the single in stock, and I got it for $41. Well now the two pack is in stock for $54. Would it be worth it to cancel my first order and get the two-pack?
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Mr. Orange 645 said:
I've never bought Whitestone Dome before, because I just couldn't justify the price. Well, I recently bought a used Note 9 that already had one installed. And now I see why everyone raves about them.
I got to thinking, I usually spend more buying cheap screen protectors than I would if I just ponied up the money upfront for Dome. So I decided to preorder a Whitestone for my Note 10+.
Here's my question for those that have bought them in the past. If I only have one Note 10+, is there any reason to get the two-pack? Don't they come with a lifetime warranty anyway? I think I read warranty replacements are only $10, so would it make sense to spend $15 more for the two-pack? Or am I missing something?
I ask because when I pre-ordered, they only had the single in stock, and I got it for $41. Well now the two pack is in stock for $54. Would it be worth it to cancel my first order and get the two-pack?
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Where did you order 2 for 54?
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I had the Whitestone Dome on my Note 8, put it on day one of owning the phone. Two years later and it's still sitting pretty with no issues. I have dropped my phone a couple times, nothing major, but every time I approached my phone fearing the worst. The Dome is tough as nails, though. Crack-free since day 1.
I would say the 2 pack is unnecessary for most people, but if you are the kind to juggle your phone or plan to use it as an airsoft scope then sure, pick up the two piece.
They don't work that good with in screen fingerprint, alot of misses.
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My wife's started flaking away after it hit something in her purse. Mine has had no issues over 2 yrs. The best reason for 2 is if somehow damage it.
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Where did you order 2 for 54?
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The Whitestone website has them on sale with a 10% off promo code.
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I had the Whitestone Dome on my Note 8, put it on day one of owning the phone. Two years later and it's still sitting pretty with no issues. I have dropped my phone a couple times, nothing major, but every time I approached my phone fearing the worst. The Dome is tough as nails, though. Crack-free since day 1.
I would say the 2 pack is unnecessary for most people, but if you are the kind to juggle your phone or plan to use it as an airsoft scope then sure, pick up the two piece.
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How much is a warranty replacement? I was thinking it was only $10 anyway.
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My wife's started flaking away after it hit something in her purse. Mine has had no issues over 2 yrs. The best reason for 2 is if somehow damage it.
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The Whitestone website has them on sale with a 10% off promo code.
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Unfortunately they do not ship to the country I am in. I guess I just have to wait for local distributor to bring it in.
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I used them on my Note 9 since launch I'm on my second, first was my own fault put my keys in the wrong pocket and they chipped the edge of the glass then over time it cracked more and flaked away, second is fairly solid but shows signs of lifting on one side, but I work outside and do fairly physical work so they do take a fair bit, but they do way better than any other screen protector I've ever used, they seem to survive drops and hits way better and the screen response is way better.
also the only protector I've found for curved screens that doesn't let dust in behind it due to it being fully glued unlike most that seem to only glue the edges and in some cases it's not even all 4.
I'd wait to see how it works with the fingerprint reader first. The reviews of the S10 one are not great.
Yup, I ordered one but I am kind if surprised by the contrast between the positive recommendations I find in forums and a few poor reviews I read on Amazon, especially about the s10 version. Hope it means that forum users are more evolved users when it comes to installing screen protectors... Paid 60€ to find out, will come back here for a review.
My experience was awesome for almost 10 mos, but the past couple of mos I can see dried adhesive on the top where it looks like air bubbles underneath. No clue why or how that happened but im assuming that it just dried out after a while. That was my first time using it on my note 9, so I have kind of mixed emotions on getting one for the 10+. Depending on the quality of these other tempered glass protectors I bought, I may or may not get one but as far as durability goes, I have dropped my phone multiple times and only this last time which was on concrete did it even slightly crack. So I will give it 2 thumbs up for durability.
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My experience was awesome for almost 10 mos, but the past couple of mos I can see dried adhesive on the top where it looks like air bubbles underneath. No clue why or how that happened but im assuming that it just dried out after a while. That was my first time using it on my note 9, so I have kind of mixed emotions on getting one for the 10+. Depending on the quality of these other tempered glass protectors I bought, I may or may not get one but as far as durability goes, I have dropped my phone multiple times and only this last time which was on concrete did it even slightly crack. So I will give it 2 thumbs up for durability.
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that's the problem I have with mine on the Note 9 at the moment, it started to appear after the phone took a bump, I believe it is just the glass lifted slightly in the bump.
on the people and the fingerprint scanner, seen a few reviews some people have said they had to try the install more than once to get the scanner to work properly so it may just be it needs to be installed well for the reader to pass through the glue and screen protector. but for me I'm more disappointed they took the Iris scan out, I've never had any luck with fingerprint readers in the past they always seem to struggle with my fingerprints. so I don't hold much hope on the scanner working well either way.
Are they case friendly? Or will it push off?
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Are they case friendly? Or will it push off?
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It really depends on the case. You'll have to wait for people to try it with various cases to find out.
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Yup, I ordered one but I am kind if surprised by the contrast between the positive recommendations I find in forums and a few poor reviews I read on Amazon, especially about the s10 version. Hope it means that forum users are more evolved users when it comes to installing screen protectors... Paid 60€ to find out, will come back here for a review.
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I hope they've worked the kinks out now they've had a few months to play around with it. I've had one on my Note 9 since the day it arrived and it still looks brand new so I'd feel much better with one on my 10+ next week.
my protector came today ready for friday, they have changed/added a step to the install I'm guessing to deal with the fingerprint scanner, there is a lump of what looks like machined polycarbonate and a suckercup, it slots into the bottom end of the installation jig and is placed on the glas before it is lowered with a ridge facing the phone I'm guessing to add pressure to middle of the protector as it sets, the lump also has a circle on it that it tells you to line the glue up in before lowering the screen protector.
so it seems a bit more fiddly to install as you are aiming for a target rather than just running the glue back to the protector, but I'm guessing it is to help with the fingerprint scanner and looking at how it installs user error could be a large factor in why people are seeing problems as the tolerances seem quite small. also I don't know if the S10 kits had this same install method but I know the Note 9 didn't have the step with the weight.
There is simply not a better screen protector out there. I have had Samsung phones since the very beginning (worked for a wireless carrier for 13 years). I've had every type of screen protector you can buy. I used to stick with Zagg glass as they were the truest to touch and I had a zagg store to install and replace them for $10 a pop whenever I wanted.
Then I found the Whitestone. I travel a LOT, I'm HARD on phones (backpacking, lots of water, etc). I use my phone for EVERYTHING. Once I got the hang of install NOTHING has come close. Durable, perfect tactile feel, nearly flawless install every time. I use fingerprint all the time (Samsung pay) and didnt have issues on Note 9, Galasy S10+ and dont expect them on the Note 10+ either.
You may have a little drying at the top of the protector but only after lots of direct sun, water submersion, or other. Make sure you cure it really well and you won't have an issue.
There is not going to be a better protector as the light adhesive barrier between the screen and the glass makes touch sensitivity perfect PLUS it reinforces the protector.
PROTIP: Get the 2 pack. Whitestone requires a picture of the cracked or damage replacement for a swap (only $10). Buy 2 so you can replace with the new one while getting the second swapped out.
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There is simply not a better screen protector out there. I have had Samsung phones since the very beginning (worked for a wireless carrier for 13 years). I've had every type of screen protector you can buy. I used to stick with Zagg glass as they were the truest to touch and I had a zagg store to install and replace them for $10 a pop whenever I wanted.
Then I found the Whitestone. I travel a LOT, I'm HARD on phones (backpacking, lots of water, etc). I use my phone for EVERYTHING. Once I got the hang of install NOTHING has come close. Durable, perfect tactile feel, nearly flawless install every time. I use fingerprint all the time (Samsung pay) and didnt have issues on Note 9, Galasy S10+ and dont expect them on the Note 10+ either.
You may have a little drying at the top of the protector but only after lots of direct sun, water submersion, or other. Make sure you cure it really well and you won't have an issue.
There is not going to be a better protector as the light adhesive barrier between the screen and the glass makes touch sensitivity perfect PLUS it reinforces the protector.
PROTIP: Get the 2 pack. Whitestone requires a picture of the cracked or damage replacement for a swap (only $10). Buy 2 so you can replace with the new one while getting the second swapped out.
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2-pack was sold out when i placed my order. Of course its in stock now, but I've already ordered. I'll just stick with the single pack and take my chances. $10 for a replacement seems reasonable enough.
If I decide i don't like the Whitestone Dome, I'll go back to Ringke Easy Film. Its easily the best soft screen protector on the market. I do love the Whitestone on my Note 9, I'm just not sure about how it will affect the FP reader. As others have said, it seems to be a mixed bag of reviews.
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2-pack was sold out when i placed my order. Of course its in stock now, but I've already ordered. I'll just stick with the single pack and take my chances. $10 for a replacement seems reasonable enough.
If I decide i don't like the Whitestone Dome, I'll go back to Ringke Easy Film. Its easily the best soft screen protector on the market. I do love the Whitestone on my Note 9, I'm just not sure about how it will affect the FP reader. As others have said, it seems to be a mixed bag of reviews.
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reading the install it sounds like you really need to be precise with fitting the protector, so I'm guessing if you can fit it well enough you shouldn't see any problems.
I've had very minimal issues with mine installed on my Note 9. I have just two short spider-lines at the top and two at the bottom. Plus there is a little bubbling right on the curve of the screen. These all came after a bump or drop, the install was pristine for months. I'm going with Whitestone again!
I've read its recommended to scan your fingers in several positions and to scan the same finger more than once, to get the best reading, and that's what I'll do.