few days and there is a noticeable scratch. I am very careful with the screen but have no screen protectors. What kind of glass Samsung used. I’m not even sure this screen is real glass, maybe it sort of plastic.
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few days and there is a noticeable scratch. I am very careful with the screen but have no screen protectors. What kind of glass Samsung used. I’m not even sure this screen is real glass, maybe it sort of plastic.
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Lol really. You no nothing then.
It's glass and very strong glass at that.
I had mines without a protector for 2wks and didn't get a single scratch on mine.
So some how you got something on it and it got scratch. The in thing that scratches screen the worse is sand
Have had mine for over a month. No screen protector, no scratches. In and out of my pockets all day.
I did laugh when I read some sort of plastic lol.
Btw this is the glass on the note edge.
http://youtu.be/r_40sBbpBVg .
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Lol really. You no nothing then.
It's glass and very strong glass at that.
I had mines without a protector for 2wks and didn't get a single scratch on mine.
So some how you got something on it and it got scratch. The in thing that scratches screen the worse is sand
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Just look at it in the sunlight at an angle and see if it has some scratch.
And there is no info in samsung what type glass it used
The same thing happens with note 4
Note 4 use Gorilla Glass 4
Note Edge use Gorilla Glass 3
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Note 4 use Gorilla Glass 4
Note Edge use Gorilla Glass 3
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Where you found about Note Edge. No info at Corning's own website or Samsung
Only reviews saying that it has Gorilla Glass 3 but does not mean it has.
It's gorilla glass 3.
My girl has drop her phone from waist high and landed face frist on the kitchen floor and didn't have one sratch on it.
So either your got a cheap copy or you where way to ruff with the phone.
As said o went 2 weeks without a protector and don't have any sratch at all. Not a one. Then I put a protector on it.
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Where you found about Note Edge. No info at Corning's own website or Samsung
Only reviews saying that it has Gorilla Glass 3 but does not mean it has.
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Come on man, do a Google Search. All the review sites are very reputable tech sites. But to appease you here is a snapshot of a chat I just had with Samsung notice the website name.
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Now stop your complaining and own up that you made a mistake and happen to scratch your screen. Crap happens. Btw I've turned my phone every which way in the sun no scratches.
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Come on man, do a Google Search. All the review sites are very reputable tech sites. But to appease you here is a snapshot of a chat I just had with Samsung notice the website name.
Now stop your complaining and own up that you made a mistake and happen to scratch your screen. Crap happens. Btw I've turned my phone every which way in the sun no scratches.
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I often use gsmarena to check out specs on phone. Not perfect but generally a good resource.
As you reported: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_edge-6631.php
EDIT: Also, according to gsmarena, Note 4 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
mscion said:
I often use gsmarena to check out specs on phone. Not perfect but generally a good resource.
As you reported: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note_edge-6631.php
EDIT: Also, according to gsmarena, Note 4 uses Corning Gorilla Glass 4.
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Ok let us say it Gorilla Glass. This means Gorilla Glass is not that resistance to scratch. Since the first day I have my phone in a case.
I also have have about 3 minor scratches on my Note Edge and I haven't had mine a month yet.. it is EXTREMELY annoying and I am trying to find a way to rid my screen of these scratches, I am OCD about my phones and not sure how it happened. Even been thinking about calling Samsung to see if there is anything that can be done.. so don't feel bad @funfun99999 you're not alone.
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Ok let us say it Gorilla Glass. This means Gorilla Glass is not that resistance to scratch. Since the first day I have my phone in a case.
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I just Googled "hardness of gorilla glass" and quickly found this.
http://en.miui.com/thread-40353-1-1.html
Basically, if a material is harder than the Gorilla Glass is can scratch it.
For example, something with a hardness of sand will scratch Gorilla glass so be careful at your local sand box or beach!
Perhaps, your screen was accidentally exposed to a harder material and you just didn't notice it at the time. Who knows, it
happens to the best of us.
EDIT:You know, it is always possible that some substandard Gorilla Glass was used. The problem here is who wants to volunteer using their Edge screen to test this! Also, unlikely Samsung or Corning would admit any wrong doing...
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Ok let us say it Gorilla Glass. This means Gorilla Glass is not that resistance to scratch. Since the first day I have my phone in a case.
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When I read the first post I was like wow this guy is ignorant, read this post and now I'm fairly convinced you don't have the slightest idea as to how Gorilla Glass works.
Fortified glass such as Gorilla Glass is not resistant to scratches, heck even diamond isn't shatter proof nor scratch proof (given the right material).
They are obviously harder to scratch than your standard glass but something will eventually scratch it if it's hard enough.
Do you want to know what the easiest thing to scratch your phone screen on is? Sand, it's abundant, you probably have a whole pile of it in your pockets.
Sand has hardness that is greater than glass and even Gorilla Glass which means when your screen comes in contact with sand it has the ability to scratch your screen.
Please don't go off blaming the product when you don't even know sufficient information about how the technology behind it all works.
"Since the first day I have my phone in a case" (lolwut?) Putting your phone in a case doesn't guarantee that you won't get scratches.
If you're that worried invest in a screen protector. I've had this phone for 2 months with no case or screen protector and still not a single scratch on the screen.
Maybe you should start washing your pants more often with the pockets inside out as well.
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I also have have about 3 minor scratches on my Note Edge and I haven't had mine a month yet.. it is EXTREMELY annoying and I am trying to find a way to rid my screen of these scratches, I am OCD about my phones and not sure how it happened. Even been thinking about calling Samsung to see if there is anything that can be done.. so don't feel bad @funfun99999 you're not alone.
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There's no real method of getting scratches off Gorilla Glass haha
Just get over it, it happens, nothing in this world can be perfect and resistant to everything.
Move on with your life, that scratch on your phone is not worth your time.
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Come on man, do a Google Search. All the review sites are very reputable tech sites. But to appease you here is a snapshot of a chat I just had with Samsung notice the website name.
Now stop your complaining and own up that you made a mistake and happen to scratch your screen. Crap happens. Btw I've turned my phone every which way in the sun no scratches.
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Gotta love it when people can't own up to their own mistakes or do adequate research eh?
I can safely say these two things do not scratch the screen with a light swipe. I'm sure if I put a great deal of force I could.
I subjected my note edge screen to the following and I didn't find a single scratch...
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When I read the first post I was like wow this guy is ignorant, read this post and now I'm fairly convinced you don't have the slightest idea as to how Gorilla Glass works.
Fortified glass such as Gorilla Glass is not resistant to scratches, heck even diamond isn't shatter proof nor scratch proof (given the right material).
They are obviously harder to scratch than your standard glass but something will eventually scratch it if it's hard enough.
Do you want to know what the easiest thing to scratch your phone screen on is? Sand, it's abundant, you probably have a whole pile of it in your pockets.
Sand has hardness that is greater than glass and even Gorilla Glass which means when your screen comes in contact with sand it has the ability to scratch your screen.
Please don't go off blaming the product when you don't even know sufficient information about how the technology behind it all works.
"Since the first day I have my phone in a case" (lolwut?) Putting your phone in a case doesn't guarantee that you won't get scratches.
If you're that worried invest in a screen protector. I've had this phone for 2 months with no case or screen protector and still not a single scratch on the screen.
Maybe you should start washing your pants more often with the pockets inside out as well.
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There's no real method of getting scratches off Gorilla Glass haha
Just get over it, it happens, nothing in this world can be perfect and resistant to everything.
Move on with your life, that scratch on your phone is not worth your time.
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Gotta love it when people can't own up to their own mistakes or do adequate research eh?
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yep knowledge is power, he must of been an iphone user lol...
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I can safely say these two things do not scratch the screen with a light swipe. I'm sure if I put a great deal of force I could.
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yep believe it or not those are softer metal then the glass. The same thing with keys there softer.
They did a test before. use knives, keys, metal rings etc... and they didnt do anything.
But a small part of 1000 grit sand paper wipe out the screen. Sand is pretty hard and hell thats whats glass is made off.
tospace2006 said:
When I read the first post I was like wow this guy is ignorant, read this post and now I'm fairly convinced you don't have the slightest idea as to how Gorilla Glass works.
Fortified glass such as Gorilla Glass is not resistant to scratches, heck even diamond isn't shatter proof nor scratch proof (given the right material).
They are obviously harder to scratch than your standard glass but something will eventually scratch it if it's hard enough.
Do you want to know what the easiest thing to scratch your phone screen on is? Sand, it's abundant, you probably have a whole pile of it in your pockets.
Sand has hardness that is greater than glass and even Gorilla Glass which means when your screen comes in contact with sand it has the ability to scratch your screen.
Please don't go off blaming the product when you don't even know sufficient information about how the technology behind it all works.
"Since the first day I have my phone in a case" (lolwut?) Putting your phone in a case doesn't guarantee that you won't get scratches.
If you're that worried invest in a screen protector. I've had this phone for 2 months with no case or screen protector and still not a single scratch on the screen.
Maybe you should start washing your pants more often with the pockets inside out as well.
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I see you just Defending Corning and Samsung. I believe you have scratches at your phone just look in sunlight at angle and you will see minor scratches at the screen.
I have my Note Edge 5 weeks scratch free
I purchased mine on Jan 9th first day of Verizon release. I have an Incipio case on it. I have dropped my phone more than once and on the face, it remains scratch free. The case has several scars and marks and a crack. I'm happy with the durability of my phone. Sorry to hear of the unhappy results with yours.
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I see you just Defending Corning and Samsung. I believe you have scratches at your phone just look in sunlight at angle and you will see minor scratches at the screen.
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And so the ignorance continues... I am in no way defending Corning. How did Samsung even come into play? I never even mentioned Samsung once.
We were talking specifically about the technology that makes our modern day phones relatively scratch resistant when used correctly.
I mentioned that Corning's gorilla glass and other fortified glass is not completely scratch resistant. This is not my opinion. This is not me defending Corning. This is a fact....
I know for a fact that my phone will eventually collect scratches since I'm a user who doesn't use a screen protector,
but please don't state that you know my device better than I do when you can't even grasp the simple concept that nothing can be completely scratch proof.
When those scratches do finally appear I won't go on the internet and complain that these companies are making false claims and making inferior products to what they advertise.
Without their technology, the simple act of putting your phone in and pulling it out of a pocket could probably put many scratches on your device.
Have the dignity to just admit maybe you ran into some element in your pocket, on a desk or even on your finger that could have put the scratch there.
Cause at the end of the day a scratch doesn't just magically appear out of nowhere on any material, you clearly came in contact with some sort of element that you are not aware of.
Do your damn research, get learnt, knowledge is power and maybe next time you won't make such a big fool out of yourself on the internet.
I'm trying to be as informative as possible so you can understand where these scratches come from, no need to get so defensive man.
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yep knowledge is power, he must of been an iphone user lol...
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I heard that the Samsung Focus had corning gorilla glass and hearing this I decided a screen protector wouldn't be needed (gorilla glass is supposed to be scratch resistant isn't it?). I'm the type of person who takes extra steps to protect his gadgets. I always hold my phone with a firm grip, I have a dedicated pocket for it (no keys or coins with it) and I never drop it. Recently I've noticed some scratches appearing on the front screen of my Focus. Most of them aren't very noticeable, but one in particular can be seen plain as day and is infuriating. Like I said, I don't have anything in my pockets, I've never dropped it and I want to know how these scratches appear on "scratch resistant" glass if nothing but my fingers and cloth are touching it.
If the Focus doesn't have the gorilla glass/gorilla glass isn't scratch resistant I will delete this thread in shame of my lack of knowledge
the zune HD has gorilla glass and I have a zune and a focus. I am reasonably sure the focus isnt gorilla glass, taps like plastic and scratches relatively easy. my zune has very little scratches after 8 months of abuse sharing pockets w/ keys; only one day with my focus in my pocket with my wallet i have scratches.
It does really seem like plastic. Or maybe really thin, versatile glass.
I asked Samsung via twitter on November 9th and they confirmed it
"the Focus does have Gorilla Glass. Thanks for reaching out to us, we're happy to help. ^Sab"
Just found this and it says the Samsung Focus does have gorilla glass.
http://www.samsung.com/us/article/get-to-know-the-samsung-focus-with-windows-phone-7
Is it possible I got a bad unit? Or is it possible Samsung is just using the weakest gorilla glass?
EDIT: Dang, same time post
Samsung claims that the Focus has Gorilla Glass, so I guess you can just take their word for it. The Gorilla Glass might be underneath the plastic layer Samsung used. I think the Vibrant and European Galaxy S are the same way.
Here's a link to Samsung's official site Q&A about the Focus and if you scroll down you'll find that they confirmed it has Gorilla Glass. Click here. Also an official SamsungUSA rep on Twitter confirmed Gorilla Glass when he was asked. Click here.
Also, if you want to see a stress test of the Galaxy S' Gorilla Glass, check out this video (not in English but you get the gist of it). Click here.
I bought a silicone case for it and for now I don't have a screen protector but things are going fine for me. The phone probably isn't bulletproof and considering how thin the Gorilla Glass is on the Focus it will do an exceptional job stopping the usual accidents but it won't stop anything more serious. But since you're an 'extra protection' kind of guy you should just get the screen protector and give yourself some peace of mind lol.
OGCF said:
I bought a silicone case for it and for now I don't have a screen protector but things are going fine for me. The phone probably isn't bulletproof and considering how thin the Gorilla Glass is on the Focus it will do an exceptional job stopping the usual accidents but it won't stop anything more serious. But since you're an 'extra protection' kind of guy you should just get the screen protector and give yourself some peace of mind lol.
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Usually I get a case, but I haven't found anything to appealing yet (I like for my phone to look good). Also I try to keep it in the best condition so when I go to resell it I get maximum value
The screen feels identical withmy Captivate...
yes it is gorilla glass... ive put a few in already and can confirm.. plus i called samsung to be double sure...
huh, okey, guess i am wrong.
But my zune seems like its a lot harder. ive babied my focus and I still get scratches easyer
Raptor550 said:
huh, okey, guess i am wrong.
But my zune seems like its a lot harder. ive babied my focus and I still get scratches easyer
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Exactly. I want to know why that is.
glass scratches.. bottom line..
gorilla glass is just harder to scratch and is a tougher glass overall so it can be made thinner than other glass digitizers...
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Exactly. I want to know why that is.
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They probably have another layer over the Gorilla glass.
The Focus's screen really feels like plastic. It's just not as solid as, say, the iPhone 4 (which is said to use Gorilla glass for the front.) Gorilla glass is supposed to be scratch-proof and you scratched it in a day? Hmm...
I do not have a case or a screen protector on my Focus and don't have a single scratch on the screen and only a few micro scuffs on the plastic battery cover. I am generally careful with my gadgets, but I have carried this phone with me every day since Nov 8th and both of my young children play with it on a regular basis, and still nothing. Thankfully I have not dropped it screen side down on any hard surfaces (knock on wood)!
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Gorilla glass is supposed to be scratch-proof and you scratched it in a day? Hmm...
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It is not scratch proof.. It is much more scratch resistant... No glass is scratchproof
www.corninggorillaglass.com. Its a good read.
I can tell you from personal experience that a Focus screen will not survive a 3 foot fall on its face to concrete. And it is very very much made of glass.
But it seems relatively scratch resistant : )
Have you guys seen the youtube video of a guy testing out the glass screen of the focus? He's literally stabbing the phone with a screwdriver and smacking it with the handle and there was no scratches on the phone afterwards.
kawgirlval69 said:
It is not scratch proof.. It is much more scratch resistant... No glass is scratchproof
www.corninggorillaglass.com. Its a good read.
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It's supposed to be extremely hard to scratch, even with a razor blade. The iPhone is practically invincible when it comes to keys and the like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkXlriABfOo . It's a good watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yNh0N2qbs . This video too is essential for discussions like this. Basically, to scratch the iPhone's glass, you need something that's harder than the glass they used. So diamonds might scratch it. Metal, not so much.
If this guy's Samsung Focus's screen went to hell after one pocket session, methinks the Gorilla glass they used was made in Chinese ghettos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eb17SwyDDU
Although this video makes me think that either this guy had a diamond in his pocket or he's extremely unlucky. Or lying...
SA Spyder said:
It's supposed to be extremely hard to scratch, even with a razor blade. The iPhone is practically invincible when it comes to keys and the like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkXlriABfOo . It's a good watch.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8yNh0N2qbs . This video too is essential for discussions like this. Basically, to scratch the iPhone's glass, you need something that's harder than the glass they used. So diamonds might scratch it. Metal, not so much.
If this guy's Samsung Focus's screen went to hell after one pocket session, methinks the Gorilla glass they used was made in Chinese ghettos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Eb17SwyDDU
Although this video makes me think that either this guy had a diamond in his pocket or he's extremely unlucky. Or lying...
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I'm not lying, I have no reason to be. I've also had the phone for about a week (and a half) and I think I might have actually dropped it once on the rubber foot mat of a car, but that was only like a 2 foot drop and it was rubber. I'm still perplexed as to how this scratch got on my Focus. I have some other little "soft" scratches, but those you can't see unless the screen is turned off and its at the right angle. The one I'm referring to is small, but when I use my Focus outside you can notice it (even on the black theme). I tried taking a picture, but it wouldn't come out.
Would it be possible to exchange it for another Focus at AT&T if I'm still in my 30 day trail period?
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I'm not lying, I have no reason to be. I've also had the phone for about a week (and a half) and I think I might have actually dropped it once on the rubber foot mat of a car, but that was only like a 2 foot drop and it was rubber. I'm still perplexed as to how this scratch got on my Focus. I have some other little "soft" scratches, but those you can't see unless the screen is turned off and its at the right angle. The one I'm referring to is small, but when I use my Focus outside you can notice it (even on the black theme). I tried taking a picture, but it wouldn't come out.
Would it be possible to exchange it for another Focus at AT&T if I'm still in my 30 day trail period?
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You'd have to talk to them, but I doubt it. Usually physical wear and tear isn't really covered. But couldn't you return it and then buy another one?
I'm assuming you got the scratch when the phone landed screen-down on the floor mat of the car. There are usually tiny rocks and some are bound to be more solid than the glass, thus the tiny scratch. So 'unlucky' then, I suppose.
Everybody, please invest in a good screen protector, as I have just found out for myself, Gorilla Glass is not as scratch proof as I thought, and I already have minute scratches on the screen of my S3. My old HTC Desire stayed scratch free for MONTHS without one on. Really not impressed.
I'm buying a Zagg Invisible Shield screen protector, apparently this helps to hide scratches.
bortak said:
Everybody, please invest in a good screen protector, as I have just found out for myself, Gorilla Glass is not as scratch proof as I thought, and I already have minute scratches on the screen of my S3. My old HTC Desire stayed scratch free for MONTHS without one on. Really not impressed.
I'm buying a Zagg Invisible Shield screen protector, apparently this helps to hide scratches.
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Erm.. Could be u scratching the oleophobic coating n nt the glass itself..
What does the title of your post even mean... There is gorilla glass on the phone, period.
It can still be scratched
I have a desire with a few scratches on the screen
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the glass on the one x is crap to, mine got a scratch from just looking at it
both the one x and the s3 don't seem as durable as older phones with gorilla glass
That sucks... My Wildfire doesn't have a single scratch even after being scratch tested by my classmate (he didn't believe it's scratchproof) with keys, concrete, a knife and some other stuff.
lol @ title.
it could be misunderstood that his my meaning his ass could be a gorilla's even though we know what he meant. hehe
haa.....haa..... good say! your ass made of gorila glass???????????? dude every gorila glass protected screen got scratches. my evo 3 D also got scratches! But the gorila glass protected screen got less scratches!
Wond3r said:
What does the title of your post even mean... There is gorilla glass on the phone, period.
It can still be scratched
I have a desire with a few scratches on the screen
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Gorilla Glass is marketed as very scratch resistant and the best thing that can be used for the phone, and yet, after owning the phone for 5 days it already has scratches, while a 2 year old HTC Desire never had a screen protector on, and still has none on it. This is just false, overhyped advertising and GG2 in actual fact sucks. That's what the thread title means, didn't expect it to be so hard to understand.
Just to add, it's been in my pocket all this time, and no, my pocket is not filled with diamond dust.
Gorilla glass in by no means completely scratch proof and there are a multitude of threads on these forums to prove it. You're just deluding yourself thinking it's durable enough on its own, and not getting a screen protector.
I've had my Samsung Galaxy S for 2yrs and does not have a single scratch on and that's after testing with a stanly blade
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Are both the SGS3 and HOX using 2nd generation gorilla glass? Maybe that stuff just isn't as scratch resistant as the old version.
I just looked at my old i9000 and that thing still has a perfect screen after almost 2 years with no screen protector.
I guess it could just be a coating but I slapped a protector on my HOX just in case.
I went to the beach in the first week of owning my SGS and got two deep scratches on the glass on that day and none since. It's the silica in the sand that will scratch it, and there are other detrimental substances too.
There could've been tiny hard particles on your hands that you were unaware of (an especially abrasive dirt, or lapping compound or a scratch removing car wax) that caused the scratches.
I'm not saying that maybe GG2 isn't as good as GG, I'm just saying I had ONE instance where my GG screen was scratched badly and none in the two years afterward.
Do you know what a scale of Mohs is?
GG/GG2 you can only scratch by sand, no by keys, no by money, knives etc.
If you have scratches... the sand got your screen.
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Gorilla glass in by no means completely scratch proof and there are a multitude of threads on these forums to prove it. You're just deluding yourself thinking it's durable enough on its own, and not getting a screen protector.
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we know that what hes saying, and i fully agree with him is, that these new gorila glass 2 phones dont seem to be as scratch proof as say the desire, s2, and so on
my one x got a scratch from no where, but my desire and s2 and s1 have not got a single mark on them
edit to say, as soon as i got my s3 i put a screen protector on it straight away
You guys need to check and make sure it's not the coating on the glass that's been scratched.
my one x got a scratch from just sitting on my desk
but as ive sent that one back and got a replacement (screen flex) ive put a screen protector on the new unit
you could only see it when the screen was of, and at a angle
bortak said:
Gorilla Glass is marketed as very scratch resistant and the best thing that can be used for the phone, and yet, after owning the phone for 5 days it already has scratches, while a 2 year old HTC Desire never had a screen protector on, and still has none on it. This is just false, overhyped advertising and GG2 in actual fact sucks. That's what the thread title means, didn't expect it to be so hard to understand.
Just to add, it's been in my pocket all this time, and no, my pocket is not filled with diamond dust.
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Im pretty sure my HTC desire has the same screen as yours would and it has been scratched.
Like has already been said, look all over the net - any phone new or older that has gorilla glass - there are people complaining of scratches.
You will not find a phone that doesnt have people complaining of scratches
edit: BUT I do agree with a screen protector. I always get one anyways. The desire had that scratch while waiting for the protector to ship
Netman_ said:
Do you know what a scale of Mohs is?
GG/GG2 you can only scratch by sand, no by keys, no by money, knives etc.
If you have scratches... the sand got your screen.
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Well Aladdin's SGS3 must have a screen protector on it, nvm, genie will replace it for him lol.
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My ass got scratched by a gorilla.
Pardon me, couldn't resist it.
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I've had my s2 for 6 months and it still looks brand new like the day I bought it dirty but new. No scratches or anything (not even on the screen. Not even little tiny ones.seriously I don't know how u guys scratch the screens and I don't even use anything) I wish I could post pics of it but this is the only camera I have. I don't believe in silly accessories and I dont baby my phone like every one else. I actually slammed this thing on the hard carpet 3 days ago in a drunken rage and battery and cover popped off. It wouldn't boot up my old rom so I just restored from a backup still functioning like a champ
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In a review of the Galaxy note 10.1 written by examiner they claim that when using the S-pen it can scratch you screen, and that it is only visible under the sunlight with the power off.
The worst part about the screen is that the S-Pen actually scratches the screen, which is supposed to be protected by Gorilla Glass. You won't notice the scratches unless you look at the screen with the power off in sunlight, but it is still annoying. Those of you who are desperate enough to buy the Galaxy Note 10.1 may want to invest in a screen cover.
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Can any note owners confirm this?
LINK :http://www.examiner.com/article/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-tries-hard-but-ultimately-fails
Mine certainly does not have any scratches. At least not yet. I used it a lot so far (like writing a few full pages of notes), so I don't think it should normally be a problem.
Scratches might have happened because some particles between the pen and the screen, not the pen itself.
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In a review of the Galaxy note 10.1 written by examiner they claim that when using the S-pen it can scratch you screen, and that it is only visible under the sunlight with the power off.
Can any note owners confirm this?
LINK :http://www.examiner.com/article/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-tries-hard-but-ultimately-fails
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I just came to the forums looking for the same answer. I was planning on getting one of these tomorrow but now I want to wait until I hear from people who have them and are using them. Can anyone verify or dispute this claim that the stylus scratches the screen?
To be honest, I wouldn't be surprised. Gorilla glass isn't invincible. It's meant to give some leeway for those who do treat they devices carefully. That said, reviewers like these need to keep in mind that there are many factors that can contribute scratches on screens. While Gorilla Glass certainly does not get scratched easily by kitchen knives and blades, it can get scratched by dust. You might think that's impossible, but dust is made up of a lot of different things. There might be a diamond particle in there, who knows? But if you get something that hard and rub it against the Gorilla Glass, it's going to scratch, no questions asked.
I don't think it's the S Pen that scratched their screen, but rather their own carelessness. So to answer you question, is it possible that the S Pen scratched it? Yeah. But likely? Nope.
I don't own a Galaxy Note 10.1 yet, but I just wanted to get this across before people start to freak out about how Gorilla Glass can be scratched.
Its physically impossible for the plastic nib to scratch glass. But like the other guy said, any particles in between the nib and the screen could cause a scratch. I've experienced this myself personally on my Note. Just make sure the screen and nib are clean, and if you're gonna be using the tablet in an environment where it could be subjected to dust particles or whatever, I'd highly recommend a screen protector. Oh, one other thing, what looks like scratches could just be the pen cutting through finger grease on the screen. There have been many times where I thought I got a bunch of little scratches on my screen, but then was relieved to find out that was not the case.
As a sidenote, what's with reviewers these days? It's like they're all doing every thing they can to discredit the Note and make sure it fails.
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Looks like a poor attempt of a review to slate Samsungs new tablet. I wouldn't even call it a review just a rant by someone who dislikes the device from the start. I would ignore it.
So far no scratches on my screen. I have been using it for about two weeks. I do plan on getting a screen protector just in case.
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Now 4 days continously working with S-Pan indoors and outdoors by the pool, even on the beach: no single scratch even when lookung with a magnifying glass.
Some types of grease/lotions make believe it´s a scratch and can be very sticky but can easily be wiped away with a wet cloth and a microsquirt of dishcleaner.
I bought the 10.1 as replacement for my old notebook and it will have a hard life with me
I have both the note 5.3 phone and the 10.1 and neither have scratches from the s pen. I don't have one regret about getting this I pad conqueror!
I've had the Note 5.3 phone since December last year and the screen on it has not a single scratch on it, my 3 year old son likes to draw on the phone with the S Pen and as already mentioned still not a single scratch (knock on wood!).
If you are worried then get a screen protector, I have not yet decided if I will get one myself or if I will just settle with a case/flip case of some sort.
Here is a thread regarding screen protectors for the Note 10.1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838473
What I in fact AM worried about is the rear facing camera lens on the Note 10.1, if the "design" is the same as on the Note 5.3 phone (which it seems to be based on pictures), the rear facing camera lens is actually a little bit elevated. So if the Note 10.1 is laying flat on it's back on a desk you better make sure there are no small sharp particles that can scratch the lens on the desk.
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You may use a screen protector to be on the safe side.
Off-topic: is it easy to write in on this tablet, does it recognizes handwriting easily.
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You may use a screen protector to be on the safe side.
Off-topic: is it easy to write in on this tablet, does it recognizes handwriting easily.
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Check this thread for a video that demonstrates the handwriting - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840997
Natively, there's only two things that will scratch the display; both within your control. Gorilla Glass scratches with sand and silica. Keep it away from those and you should be fine. If the display and or pen are dirty, there's a chance something on either could cause scratches; potentially bad ones. Keep eye glass cleaning wipes handy to clean both frequently and you should be fine. Either way bad things happen to portable devices sometimes so luck and fate play a role too.
Addendum: although the performance of the SGN10.1 in bright sunlight is very good an antireflective screen protector would be a good idea. On my SGS II and III and Note I have antireflective screen protectors installed.
The disadvantage of these antireflectives is a more blurry screen and loss of "sharpness" which is considerably strong esp. on my SGS III
The most difficult part will be to attach the protector which should be done in a dust free environment to prevent bubbles.
With this protector installed You will never ever have to worry about scratches by sand (beach, desert, sandy environment) or lava-ashes (Pacific fire ring countries, Italy). Nano- and micro-crystals of sand and/or other silica adhere nicely to the grease on the screen from Your fingers and thus might create scratches even on gentle cleaning with a soft cloth.
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Natively, there's only two things that will scratch the display; both within your control. Gorilla Glass scratches with sand and silica. Keep it away from those and you should be fine. If the display and or pen are dirty, there's a chance something on either could cause scratches; potentially bad ones. Keep eye glass cleaning wipes handy to clean both frequently and you should be fine. Either way bad things happen to portable devices sometimes so luck and fate play a role too.
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Probably some are defective though - mine Asus Trasnformer has many scratches while I never had sand or silica near it. The worst scratch is probably from when it was lying on the table screen down - there was only sugar and some breadcrumbs there. I have also a lot of smaller scratches on the border (outside of screen mostly, but still on the glass). I suspect Gorilla Glass in this unit is a little defective. It's only a theory though. For comparison - I had eye glassess from normal glass for 10 years that I treated without any respect and they didn't have any scratches. Also no scratch on my phone which has to survive worse treatment than the tablet.
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Its physically impossible for the plastic nib to scratch glass. But like the other guy said, any particles in between the nib and the screen could cause a scratch. I've experienced this myself personally on my Note. Just make sure the screen and nib are clean, and if you're gonna be using the tablet in an environment where it could be subjected to dust particles or whatever, I'd highly recommend a screen protector. Oh, one other thing, what looks like scratches could just be the pen cutting through finger grease on the screen. There have been many times where I thought I got a bunch of little scratches on my screen, but then was relieved to find out that was not the case.
As a sidenote, what's with reviewers these days? It's like they're all doing every thing they can to discredit the Note and make sure it fails.
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I'm also surprised at the flurry of negative reviews and the tendency to describe the S Pen as a gimmick. At some point, I read that Steve Jobs had rejected the idea of a stylus being useful, on the grounds that people would prefer the simplicity of using a finger. The reasoning makes me think he was envisioning the stylus a la Palm circa 2006, which did little more than navigation. I wonder if reviewers are deferential to Jobs' opinion without examining his reasoning (if the account I encountered is in fact true) -- the Note S Pen offers a lot more utility than the old Palm styli ever did.
Otherwise, I suppose those reviewers must have different purposes in mind for a tablet. The Note 10.1 is my first tablet, as it's the first time I've considered any tablet to offer enough utility above my laptop and smartphone to be worth several hundred dollars.
Jobs was simply a ........ POSER
Maybe he did not even ever work with a Compaq iPac which was an excellent device at it's time (BTW: the Compaq was also "flat with rounded corners" and had an "i" in front of the "Pac" )
He developed devices to the philosophy: take the best hardware developed by other brilliant companies, design the OS as simple as possible (spares a hell of money), check if three year old children get along with the device ( knowing that 90% of the people are too lazy to invest some brains), make Chinese workers assemble the devices for nothing, force consumers to stay in the Apple world, sell it for a hell of money, make a religion of "Apple", and finally go on a Djihad against all companies that make Apple devices possible firsthand.
Like RedBull his only merit was to be an excellent merchandiser.
BTW: EXACTLY THE STYLUS WAS THE REASON FOR ME TO BUY THIS PIECE OF DIGITAL ART
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Natively, there's only two things that will scratch the display; both within your control. Gorilla Glass scratches with sand and silica. Keep it away from those and you should be fine. If the display and or pen are dirty, there's a chance something on either could cause scratches; potentially bad ones. Keep eye glass cleaning wipes handy to clean both frequently and you should be fine. Either way bad things happen to portable devices sometimes so luck and fate play a role too.
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I can't post links yet, but Google smudgeguard. It is a very useful glove that was created for artist which is a perfect accessory for the note. At $16 it is a good investment IMO. Granted dollar store gloves with the fingers cut would work but these actually look nice and are designed to prevent smudging.
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I can't post links yet, but Google smudgeguard. It is a very useful glove that was created for artist which is a perfect accessory for the note. At $16 it is a good investment IMO. Granted dollar store gloves with the fingers cut would work but these actually look nice and are designed to prevent smudging.
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When I wear my smudge guard the Note still registers touches so you're better off with a thicker glove.
I remember seeing one a few months ago aimed toward the iPad crowd. I can't remember the name at the moment though. I'll post back if I remember or find it.
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ugotproblemz said:
In a review of the Galaxy note 10.1 written by examiner they claim that when using the S-pen it can scratch you screen, and that it is only visible under the sunlight with the power off.
Can any note owners confirm this?
LINK :http://www.examiner.com/article/samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-tries-hard-but-ultimately-fails
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We had the same report about the ThinkPad Tablet and I never found it to be true. I've had mine nearly a year, used the pen extensively, and zero scratches with zero screen protector. YMMV If your pen nib is rough then you'll have a problem.
The one piece of plastic sticking on your sony xperia z's screen is NOT a screen guard.Since Sony is not using gorilla glass they have gone cheaper way ,by adhering some sort of plastic covering.Actually the sony logo is on the front plastic sheet,so if you remove it you also permenantly lose the logo too.I was originally thinking "how nice of sony to add an extra screen guard in the pack" infact those screen guards need to be applied before start using the phone.The plastic film prefitted once scratched ,can not removed I think,some people who tried to do that have ended up smudging thier screen.This information is from a retailer who recently had attended workshop conducted by Sony
Sorry for the wrong title
I meant" NEVER Remove the plastic cover on your screen"
The Xperia Z has Dragontail and Gorilla Glass! The anti-shatter film is just extra protection for bigger falls, something that probably will not solve! If Sony had worried not to remove, would extra film in all boxes, because in my not come!
That film is used to hold the screen when it shatters.
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The plastic film prefitted once scratched ,can not removed I think,some people who tried to do that have ended up smudging thier screen.
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There's threads on this already as some People have taken it off. I wouldn't recommend it but each to their own.
My biggest gripe is the misunderstanding and misinformation.
The sheet fitted is Anti Shatter, the one in the box is a screen protector that should be fitted immediately, on top of the Anti Shatter.
It is NOT extra.
Neither of them are scratch resistant, and finger prints are pretty awful on the screen protector.
If you want scratch resistance and lower finger print visibility, you may want to either, get a better screen protector than the one it comes with (in the box) or go the unofficial route of removing the anti shatter film.
Bear in mind, all the anti shatter is going to do is hold the pieces of glass together when you smash it to pieces, it won't prevent it getting smashed.
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alias_neo said:
My biggest gripe is the misunderstanding and misinformation.
The sheet fitted is Anti Shatter, the one in the box is a screen protector that should be fitted immediately, on top of the Anti Shatter.
It is NOT extra.
Neither of them are scratch resistant, and finger prints are pretty awful on the screen protector.
If you want scratch resistance and lower finger print visibility, you may want to either, get a better screen protector than the one it comes with (in the box) or go the unofficial route of removing the anti shatter film.
Bear in mind, all the anti shatter is going to do is hold the pieces of glass together when you smash it to pieces, it won't prevent it getting smashed.
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Well written,
There is so much misinformation floating around about the XZ. The anti shatter membrane is just one of many. Your post is accurate.
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mathen said:
The one piece of plastic sticking on your sony xperia z's screen is NOT a screen guard.Since Sony is not using gorilla glass they have gone cheaper way ,by adhering some sort of plastic covering.Actually the sony logo is on the front plastic sheet,so if you remove it you also permenantly lose the logo too.I was originally thinking "how nice of sony to add an extra screen guard in the pack" infact those screen guards need to be applied before start using the phone.The plastic film prefitted once scratched ,can not removed I think,some people who tried to do that have ended up smudging thier screen.This information is from a retailer who recently had attended workshop conducted by Sony
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With due respect to you may I suggest you do some research? I an not going to repeat the words written by alias_neo above. I would just add that for you to write that Sony has used a cheaper glass is incorrect. There is nothing at all cheap about Dragontrail glass. I do NOT work in the glass industry but from what I am informed by those that do both Dragontrail and Corning glass make very strong, thin, and anti scratch glasses. Both share similar properties but both have different strengths and weaknesses.
Point is Sony did not go cheap. If anything Sony went different or even up market. Both Corning and Dragontrail will shatter. The only crystal that won't is (obviously diamond) sapphire glass . Even if sapphire glass was used the cost of the phone would be well beyond what the majority of consumers could afford. A typical wrist watch crystal made from sapphire glass costs around 300.00 to 1,500.00€ depending on the shape and we know how small a wrist watch is.
The obvious challenges facing glass manufacturers being thickness. The consumer apparently wants thin phones that weigh less than a sheet of paper. This is why battery and functionality have gone out of the window. If we, the consumer, just allowed the devices to be slightly thicker and a tad heavier we could see longer lasting battery life and stronger glass.
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Sony uses Gorilla Glass and Dragontrail for the Xperia Z. There were rumors that they put Dragontrail on the screen and Gorilla Glass on the back, but Sony officially said that's not like it is. Due to the high demands for mobile phone glass, Sony is supplied with glass from two sources. So either your XZ has Gorilla Glass or Dragontrail. I honestly believe in the rumor, because technically and logistically it makes sense, and this picture is a strong indicator that the rumor might be true.
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It is odd that the only Major brand of mobile phones that does not state in its specification is Sony with regard the XZ. Other brands who use Corning or whatever state the brand of glass used.
IF Sony are using two brands of glass why not state that in the specification?
Logistically using two brands would actually double the opportunity for production run problems. I can't see Corning nor Dragontrail having supply problems? Its puzzling.
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Logistically using two brands would actually double the opportunity for production run problems. I can't see Corning nor Dragontrail having supply problems? Its puzzling.
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Dragontrail is made in Japan from a Japanese Company. And the display panels also (either JDC or Sharp).
Since the display panel is glued / laminated to the front glass and therefore becomes a single component with the glass, it might be good in some way to have both suppliers for that component close together. This is just a guess. I'm not even sure that Sharp and JDC are actually producing in Japan.
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Dragontrail is made in Japan from a Japanese Company. And the display panels also (either JDC or Sharp).
Since the display panel is glued / laminated to the front glass and therefore becomes a single component with the glass, it might be good in some way to have both suppliers for that component close together. This is just a guess. I'm not even sure that Sharp and JDC are actually producing in Japan.
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Also, it is cheaper.
Gorilla glass is used for back.
Dragontrail screen is possible but definitely not gorilla glass as all product use this screen will publish in gorilla glass official website.
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Dragontrail is made in Japan from a Japanese Company. And the display panels also (either JDC or Sharp).
Since the display panel is glued / laminated to the front glass and therefore becomes a single component with the glass, it might be good in some way to have both suppliers for that component close together. This is just a guess. I'm not even sure that Sharp and JDC are actually producing in Japan.
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That is also something else that puzzles the hell out of me? Why would Sony, who manufacture their own TV screens, contract out this screen to another manufacturer? Its all so odd?
I doubt, though I do not know, that neither the Sharp nor JDC branded screens are actually made IN Japan? Is anything made there now?
All food for thought and yet again we raise more questions than answers .
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Also, it is cheaper.
Gorilla glass is used for back.
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Source please. Many thanks .:good:
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That is also something else that puzzles the hell out of me? Why would Sony, who manufacture their own TV screens, contract out this screen to another manufacturer? Its all so odd?
I doubt, though I do not know, that neither the Sharp nor JDC branded screens are actually made IN Japan? Is anything made there now?
All food for thought and yet again we raise more questions than answers .
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Source please. Many thanks .:good:
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In my Sony smart tv it's gorilla,
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BR4DOKYBrazil said:
The Xperia Z has Dragontail and Gorilla Glass! The anti-shatter film is just extra protection for bigger falls, something that probably will not solve! If Sony had worried not to remove, would extra film in all boxes, because in my not come!
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I agree that its shatter proof film,(my intension was good - i was just discouraging removal of the same,i too was tempted to remove them expecting a better looking display,)sorry for the mistake,but i differ to agree that sony is using gorilla,as there multiple sources denying the same.
after the violent response from fellow members ,i did exhaustive reserch and it seems no on is sure some says it has both ie another glass sandwich – Dragontrail glass on the front and Gorilla Glass on the rear.
http://pocketnow.com/2013/03/13/sony-xperia-z-review
xperia-z-not-using-gorilla-glass-or-dragontrail
http://asf-mobiles.net/xperia-z-not-using-gorilla-glass-or-dragontrail-video/
any way ,i am not happy with sonys screen..
alias_neo said:
My biggest gripe is the misunderstanding and misinformation.
The sheet fitted is Anti Shatter, the one in the box is a screen protector that should be fitted immediately, on top of the Anti Shatter.
It is NOT extra.
Neither of them are scratch resistant, and finger prints are pretty awful on the screen protector.
If you want scratch resistance and lower finger print visibility, you may want to either, get a better screen protector than the one it comes with (in the box) or go the unofficial route of removing the anti shatter film.
Bear in mind, all the anti shatter is going to do is hold the pieces of glass together when you smash it to pieces, it won't prevent it getting smashed.
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I am sorry but the screen protectors are not always included in packages in all countries. So it IS extra.
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I am sorry but the screen protectors are not always included in packages in all countries. So it IS extra.
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You are correct, some countries get a dock instead, but if we get into semantics, my point is that the fitted film is not a screen protector therefore not making the "in the box" screen protector "spare", it is not secondary, additional, extra, or spare in the sense that it is equivalent to the anti shatter film, it is complimentary to, part of the whole, one might say.
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You are correct, some countries get a dock instead, but if we get into semantics, my point is that the fitted film is not a screen protector therefore not making the "in the box" screen protector "spare", it is not secondary, additional, extra, or spare in the sense that it is equivalent to the anti shatter film, it is complimentary to, part of the whole, one might say.
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In that context you are right :silly:
alias_neo said:
My biggest gripe is the misunderstanding and misinformation.
The sheet fitted is Anti Shatter, the one in the box is a screen protector that should be fitted immediately, on top of the Anti Shatter.
It is NOT extra.
Neither of them are scratch resistant, and finger prints are pretty awful on the screen protector.
If you want scratch resistance and lower finger print visibility, you may want to either, get a better screen protector than the one it comes with (in the box) or go the unofficial route of removing the anti shatter film.
Bear in mind, all the anti shatter is going to do is hold the pieces of glass together when you smash it to pieces, it won't prevent it getting smashed.
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Good....
:*: Neebi :*:
I'm new to Sony Xperia phones and didn't realize that they use a plastic cover over the glass. I know its to keep it shatterproof, but it kind of defeats the purpose of having a scratch proof glass front and back. Seems the plastic covering will get scratched up over time. Mine it just a few days old and I already have a small scratch on the back
Do any of you keep your phones in case? I really liked the XZ for its beauty and would rather use it without a case, but worry about the scratches now.
Anyone recommend a really good screen protectors, perhaps one that is really clear like glass and has oleophobic properties?
I have owned the phone for 2 weeks and have some really horrible scratches on the screen already. I really don't feel the screen should scratch this easily as I have never experienced this with a phone before.
The phone has been in a case since day 1 that elevates it if placed face down. Additionally I have not dropped the phone at all. The phone always goes straight to my pocket by itself facing my leg. I checked for dirt in my pockets and there is none that I can ever feel. I really don't understand how this is happening. The scratches are extremely noticeable in direct light and do not resemble microscratches, but thick scratches. I feel as if this glass is defective or something with how quickly and seemingly easily it has scratched.
Is there anything I can do to exchange the phone, buff the scratches, or get rid of them?
Here are some photos of the scratches, granted the camera doesnt really capture it as well.
https://imgur.com/gallery/OtuAt
Yes it is not normal at all, did you put the phone in the sand or something like that, because i don't know if Samsung cover this damage. If it was on the phone at the opening of the box, the warranty can be used i think.
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Yes it is not normal at all, did you put the phone in the sand or something like that, because i don't know if Samsung cover this damage. If it was on the phone at the opening of the box, the warranty can be used i think.
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It was not on the phone when opening the box and no it has not shown any signs of sand on it. Just scratches appearing.
The scratches cannot appears like that, something has scratched your phone, I have it for 1 month and there is ont a single scratch on the screen, it's really strange...
2 weeks, as new.
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You're not alone. I found several lower left side. Frustrating to say the least!
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I always got the latest flagship phone from Samsung, Apple, and Google. I am not using any screen protector, just a very thin back cases at 0.35mm. Micro scratches are present in all devices all around the screen but barely noticeable even in bright lighting like on mornings outdoor. Only visible at certain lighting and when you really looked for those scratches. If you do not want those micro scratches or glass scratches, then use a screen protector. Phone screens are mostly glass and not pure sapphires to not be scratched (except using diamonds). There is no way for phones with glass screens to be at 100% smoothness for a long time without using a screen protector unless you are not using it. Also, you won't use your phone forever anyway. You'll eventually upgrade after let's say 2 years maybe so why not just use it as it is.
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I always got the latest flagship phone from Samsung, Apple, and Google. I am not using any screen protector, just a very thin back cases at 0.35mm. Micro scratches are present in all devices all around the screen but barely noticeable even in bright lighting like on mornings outdoor. Only visible at certain lighting and when you really looked for those scratches. If you do not want those micro scratches or glass scratches, then use a screen protector. Phone screens are mostly glass and not pure sapphires to not be scratched (except using diamonds). There is no way for phones with glass screens to be at 100% smoothness for a long time without using a screen protector unless you are not using it. Also, you won't use your phone forever anyway. You'll eventually upgrade after let's say 2 years maybe so why not just use it as it is.
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I think the original posters comment was meant to supplement several other posters on this forum to suggest that for some reason the glass on this particular flagship phone seems to be more susceptible to scratches than previous models
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I think the original posters comment was meant to supplement several other posters on this forum to suggest that for some reason the glass on this particular flagship phone seems to be more susceptible to scratches than previous models
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Well i don't think so. I have used almost all flagships from apple, samsung, and nexus phones as my daily driver and It all got micro scratches after 2-3days of using it without a screen protector. I am careful with using my phone and not putting it on my bag without a towel or soft cloth covering the phone and when putting it on my pocket sometimes, i am making sure it's clean and nothing on it, just the phone.
MarkerBeanXDA said:
Well i don't think so. I have used almost all flagships from apple, samsung, and nexus phones as my daily driver and It all got micro scratches after 2-3days of using it without a screen protector. I am careful with using my phone and not putting it on my bag without a towel or soft cloth covering the phone and when putting it on my pocket sometimes, i am making sure it's clean and nothing on it, just the phone.
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We can agree to disagree. I also don't think you should judge anybody on this forum just by nature of their post - I'm sure he and I are just as careful as you are but that doesn't mean we are in any way negligent for the scratches that seem to have appeared on our phones versus you
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theprfct10 said:
We can agree to disagree. I also don't think you should judge anybody on this forum just by nature of their post - I'm sure he and I are just as careful as you are but that doesn't mean we are in any way negligent for the scratches that seem to have appeared on our phones versus you
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What i was saying is that, it's not that we are not careful or it's not that the phone is bad. It's just the way it is. Use a screen protector and your phone screen will be smooth. Don't use a screen protector and your phone screen will eventually have scratches. Not because you are not careful but that's just how it is. It's not made to be scratch proof, just scratch resistant.
MarkerBeanXDA said:
What i was saying is that, it's not that we are not careful or it's not that the phone is bad. It's just the way it is. Use a screen protector and your phone screen will be smooth. Don't use a screen protector and your phone screen will eventually have scratches. Not because you are not careful but that's just how it is. It's not made to be scratch proof, just scratch resistant.
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That I completely agree with you although I must tell you several screen protectors especially for the curved glass are nowhere near as smooth as the original glass on the phone itself and you can include the film protectors for sure - thank you for keeping it civil.
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theprfct10 said:
That I completely agree with you although I must tell you several screen protectors especially for the curved glass are nowhere near as smooth as the original glass on the phone itself and you can include the film protectors for sure - thank you for keeping it civil.
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There is actually, the official screen protector from samsung. Not a tempered glass, but a curved film that will fit up to the edges of the phone. It does not involve wet aplplication btw, just apply as normal screen protector. Also, i have seen one film screen protector that sticks up to the back of the phone (not the whole back) and it's definitely not gonna peel off as the screen protector does not end on the edges, but on the back which is quite clever i think so that the protector will really be protected up to its edges and it will not peel off at the same time. It's a very thin film so cases will still fit.
MarkerBeanXDA said:
There is actually, the official screen protector from samsung. Not a tempered glass, but a curved film that will fit up to the edges of the phone. It does not involve wet aplplication btw, just apply as normal screen protector. Also, i have seen one film screen protector that sticks up to the back of the phone (not the whole back) and it's definitely not gonna peel off as the screen protector does not end on the edges, but on the back which is quite clever i think so that the protector will really be protected up to its edges and it will not peel off at the same time. It's a very thin film so cases will still fit.
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Cool, do you remember the brand of that one?
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theprfct10 said:
Cool, do you remember the brand of that one?
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The one i saw was from ScreenSecure i think but many stalls are doing it in malls for about $4.
MarkerBeanXDA said:
The one i saw was from ScreenSecure i think but many stalls are doing it in malls for about $4.
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Thanks!
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MarkerBeanXDA said:
Well i don't think so. I have used almost all flagships from apple, samsung, and nexus phones as my daily driver and It all got micro scratches after 2-3days of using it without a screen protector. I am careful with using my phone and not putting it on my bag without a towel or soft cloth covering the phone and when putting it on my pocket sometimes, i am making sure it's clean and nothing on it, just the phone.
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I´ve never had a scratch with iphones before, for years, obviously not counting when my iphone 5s fell to the floor
It scratches at level 6 on the hardness scale which is pretty typical of high-end smartphones. Saying "my previous phones never scratched" is like saying "I never had an accident in my previous cars" after having an accident in your current one and then blaming the manufacturer. .
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BarryH_GEG said:
It scratches at level 6 on the hardness scale which is pretty typical of high-end smartphones. Saying "my previous phones never scratched" is like saying "I never had an accident in my previous cars" after having an accident in your current one and then blaming the manufacturer. .
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Dude he's just making a comparison that's all.
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