Hmm it would have been better to use a rail of some kind over this clear sticker that we got, case in point:
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My palm catches the film and lifts it(it's protruding a little bit off the phone's edge), letting in dirt and other grime. I'm thinking of cutting an old piece of my Bodyguardz protector into thin strips as a replacement since my phone looks like it has saran wrap on it . Is this happening to any of you guys?
This should be posted on accesories
Here happening the same, that slider film will eventually leaving it´s place
Hope members came with a good option
I didn't think they made an accessory for this problem haha.
LOL! That film is supposed to come off right away. It's the same protective stuff as they put on the screen and the camera to keep it from scratching during shipping and handling.
Yeah I know, but I have seen TP2 friends without that film and a thin line is marked on the housing...
As we have screen protectors, there must be something like slider film protector
Yeah, I don't think it's supposed to be taken off--these slider devices all have some kind of guard against abrasion. My protector has sliding marks on it already that would have been on the paint if it weren't for the film sheets.
It's just a factory film, the same one you see on the underside of the screen half, and the screen itself.
You're supposed to take it off, it was never designed for some kind of protection
We know it wasn't designed to stay there but it's already a proven fact that when it is removed your casing will eventually have small scratches on both sides of the keyboard. These guys are saying to keep it on and it will protect the casing itself.
Okay, so which is it? Supposed to be removed or stay? I keep rubbing mine back down to make it restick, as it keeps wanting to peel up a bit.
The stuff on the back of the screen I've heard several times keeps the keys from getting scratched, but here I'm not sure what could happen.. Scratching the back of the screen portion is a non issue but I wouldn't want the sides of the keyboard scratched.
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We know it wasn't designed to stay there but it's already a proven fact that when it is removed your casing will eventually have small scratches on both sides of the keyboard. These guys are saying to keep it on and it will protect the casing itself.
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I wouldn't exactly say it's "proven fact", it's merely a problem that a few have said. If we were to post a poll I'm sure the problem isn't as widespread as you believe it is (even then that poll would be inflated because people only complain, they never say "it works as intended")
I think it has to do with how you're sliding it closed. I slide it close either one-handed by bringing my fingers towards my lower palm, or two handed with my thumbs and index fingers on each corner on each corner of the phone. Both ways I slide it I can see that the top half never makes contact with the bottom (there's an insignificant, but purposeful gap).
I could see if people slide it closed by applying pressure to the upper half, such as pushing your thumb on the screen or frame or zoom bar and dragging it over, then it could cause scrape marks on the phone.
I say protective films are silly. Especially the factor ones, my father kept the factory film on the screen of his old Treo and it did nothing but attract dirt underneath it. On a related note I never use screen protectors either, and yet all my phones I've ever owned have never suffered a scratch. I understand though that I may be more "gingerly" about handling my phone, but I think as long as you're treating the phone like the device it is then you won't see these problems.
Long story short, if you're developing scratches on your keyboard rethink how you're sliding the phone.
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The stuff on the back of the screen I've heard several times keeps the keys from getting scratched,
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Now that's just silly.
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Okay, so which is it? Supposed to be removed or stay? I keep rubbing mine back down to make it restick, as it keeps wanting to peel up a bit.
The stuff on the back of the screen I've heard several times keeps the keys from getting scratched, but here I'm not sure what could happen.. Scratching the back of the screen portion is a non issue but I wouldn't want the sides of the keyboard scratched.
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I wouldn't exactly say it's "proven fact", it's merely a problem that a few have said. If we were to post a poll I'm sure the problem isn't as widespread as you believe it is (even then that poll would be inflated because people only complain, they never say "it works as intended")
I think it has to do with how you're sliding it closed. I slide it close either one-handed by bringing my fingers towards my lower palm, or two handed with my thumbs and index fingers on each corner on each corner of the phone. Both ways I slide it I can see that the top half never makes contact with the bottom (there's an insignificant, but purposeful gap).
I could see if people slide it closed by applying pressure to the upper half, such as pushing your thumb on the screen or frame or zoom bar and dragging it over, then it could cause scrape marks on the phone.
I say protective films are silly. Especially the factor ones, my father kept the factory film on the screen of his old Treo and it did nothing but attract dirt underneath it. On a related note I never use screen protectors either, and yet all my phones I've ever owned have never suffered a scratch. I understand though that I may be more "gingerly" about handling my phone, but I think as long as you're treating the phone like the device it is then you won't see these problems.
Long story short, if you're developing scratches on your keyboard rethink how you're sliding the phone.
Now that's just silly.
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There's at least one reference to this, scratches on the sides.. and I've read about the keys getting scratched too but I didn't find it in a 30s search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555752&highlight=keyboard+scratched
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There's at least one reference to this, scratches on the sides.. and I've read about the keys getting scratched too but I didn't find it in a 30s search.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=555752&highlight=keyboard+scratched
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Actually you did! The first few posts in the thread you linked to talks about keyboard key scratches.
Well I definately notice a pattern, it seems the T-Mobile version suffers from these issues the most, so perhaps it is too tight.
I still think the primary issue is how you close or open the device, I can't imagine such severe scratching to occur unless you are actually pushing the halfs together and MAKING them rub. I mean you would feel it scraping if it were to do that.
Since I have a Tilt 2 I can't say for the T-mobile kind, I can only wonder which variant of the TP2 is closet to the original design.
Now I still say that keyboard film wouldn't help this matter, because if it's enough to scratch the plastic, it's just going to demolish whatever you put in there, I mean it's hard to believe there is room for the film in the first place if these scratchs are occuring.
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Actually you did! The first few posts in the thread you linked to talks about keyboard key scratches.
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Heh, read fail. But hey, look, keyboard scratching, see? Ahem.
As for the overall "rough use is the only explanation" I'd say people who use the hardware keyboard a LOT could be very careful and still cause wear and tear in this area regardless how careful they are. Sure, you could open the phone in bad ways, personally I always open it holding the phone with both hands and push the screen up with my thumbs. I SOMETIMES hold the back of the phone and slide the screen with my other hand, but not that often.
And honestly I don't use my hardware keyboard that much as I'm not a big texter and I use TouchPal, but the hardware keyboard was a must-have for those times I want it. I can bang out a quick message in Touchpal pretty fast, but if I'm using ssh or typing a longish email, there's no substitute.
design or not
the clear film left and right of the key board may have not been intended to provide protection against abrasions caused when sliding the screen up and down but that is exactly what it does. on my tp2 the left side has been caught and pulled away from the kb last night and i now plan to cut old screen protectors to replace both sides. if anyone has removed the films can you please post the results?
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I grabbed my case using the coupon code shared in another thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138526) and wanted to share the pros and cons of the "official" case.
IT'S SOLID
It's not surviving a fall from a table, but to be thrown in a laptop bag or luggage, this thing will protect your tablet. The case is made of a hardened plastic with a textured surface. The edges turn a little bit tougher to hold your tablet in place. There's not a lot of give in the design -- if you knock on it, it's like a piece of wood, so it's not absorbing any impact if you happen to drop objects on top of it.
IT OPENS THE WRONG WAY
This may seem like picking at something small, but it seems to be a big mistake in the overall design -- Opening the cover puts the hinge at the top (camera, power button, volume buttons). This caused a few issues in my first few times of use. When closing the cover, it would inadvertently press the power button bringing up the Power Options. Also, and this is a much smaller issue, this places the front facing camera at the bottom when the case is opened and pitched for ease of use.
THE CUTOUTS ARE POINTLESS
The biggest surprise, especially after having the power button hit a few times in error, is that there's a cutout for the headphone jack and rear camera. The designers included a port to connect your headset while the case is closed, but there's no cutout or indent for the other buttons along the top. While a headphone jack may make sense while closed, a camera cutout doesn't. While this means you can use the camera while the case is opened, that also means holding your case and tablet like an open book to take a picture. Chances are, if you really want a picture that badly with your Tab, you'll remove it from the case at that point.
The lack of cutouts or indents for the power button is the only major issue with the case, but a big one, because you may open the case to find your screen wide awake for you.
IT'S CLASSY
Versus the rest of the potential cases for the 10.1, this seems to be the classiest. The case is solid, the branding puts the Galaxy Tab's logos up front but minimal and it keeps the slimline design in check.
MAGNETIC CLASP
While other cover/cases use a range of different tricks, this case keeps it minimal with a built in magnetic clasp. When you fold back the flap, it attracts to the back and holds itself closed. It's simple and keeps the weight and bulk down.
OVERALL, IT'S GOOD
It's a solid case that doesn't add bulk, protects the screen well and looks slick. The matted and textured surface doesn't show fingerprints. For a tablet that prides itself on it's slimline design, this case doesn't add much (if any) bulk in an effort to protect your slate. I'd recommend, but advise if you plan to open/close your cover often, the power button issue may become annoying.
More pics of the case at http://www.flickr.com/photos/gothamtommy/sets/72157627073508817/
I do wish it opened the other way as I have mine propped up mostly and I don't like it upside down. It also makes the camera basically unusable as you have to hold the back cover above it while video taping.
My main gripe, however, is the little flap stays loose when the case is opened. They could have added a stronger magnet there and have it stick to the back cover so it doesn't dangle around. Why didn't they do that?! Tsk tsk tsk...
thanks for sharing
What is the weight of just the case? Thanks
i'd say about 250g
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i'd say about 250g
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Thanks mate. did you weigh it? 250g is quiet a bit 565g +250g = 815g = Xoom
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i'd say about 250g
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9.389 ounces ~ 2.7kg
didnt weight it but the whole package is 400g according to expansys and another source
seeing the tons of plastic of the package i'd say 250g or less
to me this Book cover is the best case for the tab, best thing about it is that it always stays clean (no dirt stick to it, and it doest becomes ashy even though its black)
9.389 ounces = ~266g
i recently bought this case, really nice, and i agree with all your negative points. I read somewhere else that using a screen cover/sheild will interfere with the case, is anyone using a screen protector with this case? and if so which one, thanks!
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i recently bought this case, really nice, and i agree with all your negative points. I read somewhere else that using a screen cover/sheild will interfere with the case, is anyone using a screen protector with this case? and if so which one, thanks!
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I am using the ZAGG InvisiShield with the tab, works well but it has a plastic/rubber feel to it that you have to get used to. It's glossy, but overall it's nice.
jeandujardin01 said:
didnt weight it but the whole package is 400g according to expansys and another source
seeing the tons of plastic of the package i'd say 250g or less
to me this Book cover is the best case for the tab, best thing about it is that it always stays clean (no dirt stick to it, and it doest becomes ashy even though its black)
9.389 ounces = ~266g
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The case itself might stay clean, but the screen of the tablet, which is the most important, doesn't. I feel that having the part of the lid that makes contact with the screen as a base is just a bad idea.
i actually just got the case, and i dont midn it too much, a bit inconvenient to take pics tho and i wish it had a spot to store the stylus lol
Don't know why everyone wants screen protectors...the GalaxyTab uses Corning's GorillaGlass and should be safe against most scratching.
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Don't know why everyone wants screen protectors...the GalaxyTab uses Corning's GorillaGlass and should be safe against most scratching.
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I'm not worrying about getting it scratched. I'm just annoyed at the dirt it collects from whatever surface it was opened on.
I have the case and I'm not super impressed. I actually ordered a pyro skin case and its on its way. I like the slim form factor of the oem, but the stand options aren't that great in some situations.
I've yet to make my mind up....maybe I'll keep both.
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Maui said:
Don't know why everyone wants screen protectors...the GalaxyTab uses Corning's GorillaGlass and should be safe against most scratching.
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fingerprints !!! they kill me !
I really like mine. I have the leather pouch, which will work great when I travel with keyboard dock for a light mobile work station.
I then will use this case when ill be more mobile or supplementing along side my work laptop. If you don't need camera hole, I think you can simply put tab in upside down compared to the camera cutout. Then you can leave screen auto rotate off. But the nice thing about the as is fit is the port for charging is on top. So you don't have to worry about the cable and port being pressed in awkwardly against surface.
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I received the case yesterday and so far it is OK. I the best thing about it is the sleek factor. Othe than that, but like people have mentioned it will not provide any fall protection. This is mainly to keep it safe while transporting it in your backpack. One thing that really bothers me is the chose they made for which side will be up and down. Right now up is the side with the headphone jack and there is a hole there for it. Now if you have headphones plugged in, then you have to unplug the headphones before you can open the tab and vice versa you have unplug it to Close it again.
The easy solution is to flip it upside down, still very dumb design choices by Samsung
OK. I have used it more today and keep opening up to find the tablet is off. Anyone having this issue?
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This case if awful in many ways:
The orientation is wrong when in landscape (camera should be at top when standing up on table using case flap).
It is SO hard to take pics with the case on..you have to hold the device with one hand and hold the flap up so it doesn't block the cam at the same time..so stupid.
You have to constantly keep moving the flap out of the way and keep it held against the case when it is flipped open to use the Tab. Why in God's name would they make it so that the flap isn't somehow held out of the way? Like another magnet or a magnetic clasp something...
The flap used as a stand never stays against the "groove" in the case..it's always whipping back out, making it almost useless as a support...nice freakin design.
You can accidentally press the power button even when the case is closed...if you push down on the "hinge" area, it is soft enough to easily press the button underneath.
The worst though is that like someone said, when the case is closed, covering the screen..somehow that I just don't get, there is tons of white dust-like stuff making it's way under the cover, onto the screen. Every single time I close the thing and had the case and screen pefectly clean, I will reopen the case after a while and all this white dust stuff is all over the screen again. If you continue using this case I guarantee you will get more dust in the device and under the screen.
Screw this expensive case (the only thing I like is the finish/feeling of it and the size/slimness- which is too bad considering the flaws), I now use the smoke version of this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200624247046&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT and it is freakin awesome. So much better than the book case despite not having a cover.
Now I am stuck with a $60 case that I don't want and I'm too lazy to go setup a page to sell it on eBay or something or to return it to Samsung lol
Hello,
I've had my xperia play for a few weeks now and today I was bored and I looked at the pad in plain sunlight and noticed there are 2 "skidmarks" on the pad. They are barely noticeable though... However, since they are pararell to each other im guessing that the sliding action from the screen is the cause of the marks.
Anybody else have these? Will they get worse with time/use?
It would be nice to have a gamepad scratch protector but I couldn't find any
Here's a pic so you can see what I mean, it was hard to photograph tho.
i.imgur.com/TgKlO.jpg
Cheers
Me too. After a few weeks/months I noticed 1/2 of these. Right now after 4 or so months of use I have like 4-5 of those marks.
It's like it scratches the finger-print-proof finish/protection and shows the glossy plastic behind it. It's the same color but since it reflects light it's noticeable on most angles.
Well that sucks... I wonder why nobody has made a skin for it yet, it would give the pad a different look and protect it from this issue
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Well that sucks... I wonder why nobody has made a skin for it yet, it would give the pad a different look and protect it from this issue
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I suppose you could get a big sheet of Screen protector stuff and cut it out to fit the game pad, I may try that as I have a lot of the stuff...
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I suppose you could get a big sheet of Screen protector stuff and cut it out to fit the game pad, I may try that as I have a lot of the stuff...
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True, but im not good with cutting stuff lol... I don't want it to look ugly
I might print a stencil using the front high res official renders and then cut it from there...
One of the clips on my Otterbox Commuter case made a mark right through the middle of the touch areas in only a couple days. It would've gotten nasty really quick if I didn't do something about it. I filed them off, which I had already planned to do anyway because they did not offset the clips from the top and bottom protector pieces and they would touch when fully closed preventing a smooth closing action and also forcing the two halves apart slightly when pushed fully closed. I also noticed marks forming on the long, silver, sticker that is visible from the bottom when slid open but I would recommend leaving those clips after filing them off and noticing how much more difficult it can be to manipulate the volume buttons some times. My theory was that they could have just made the whole thing a replacement battery cover but they would have to come up with an alternate way to protect this side if they did that (formed TPU material like used in a fitted keyboard skin may have done the trick).
Actually screen protector on the game pad is a pretty bad idea... when you slide it, it will start to peel off, and it may damage some components like the flex cable.
TheCraig said:
Actually screen protector on the game pad is a pretty bad idea... when you slide it, it will start to peel off, and it may damage some components like the flex cable.
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So no solution then?
actually, I was thiking of using invisible shield pieces, since its thinner and adheres to devices reaaally well...
These scratches are "normal". When I bought the phone I got 1 scratch form the previous user. Now I have 4 scratches and 2 small holes under both sides of sticks.
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These scratches are "normal". When I bought the phone I got 1 scratch form the previous user. Now I have 4 scratches and 2 small holes under both sides of sticks.
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what the? 2 small hole? Do you mind taking a pic so we see what we can expect in the long run lol
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No problem bro. I will post it in a minute.
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you can't feel these holes with the finger, they are just visible, on the pic they are brighter but really a little bit darker
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No problem bro. I will post it in a minute.
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you can't feel these holes with the finger, they are just visible, on the pic they are brighter but really a little bit darker
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Yeah i think i know what the cause is. On the back of the screen, there are 2 little plastic? pads that probably help the screen slide with a smooth motion and probably to avoid the rest of the back of the screen scratching the entire gamepad. Problem is that constant friction between the little pads and the surface of the gamepad is whats causing the wear and making it look like that...
The scratching in the middle is probably cause of the ribbon cable.
Oh well... looks like theres not much to do except to cut a screen protector or something and place it there.
Thanks for the photo though!
If it's already in friction, I don't think adding a film on top of it will help at all. If anything it'll damage it too and probably make it look messy.
I guess pressing down while sliding makes this happen quicker, but that's just the natural way to do it and pretty much can't be avoided.
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If it's already in friction, I don't think adding a film on top of it will help at all. If anything it'll damage it too and probably make it look messy.
I guess pressing down while sliding makes this happen quicker, but that's just the natural way to do it and pretty much can't be avoided.
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Hey, just because your xperia play is now so ugly you don't even want to use it in public, it does not mean we want it to go down the same path
lol, just kidding... however I don't think adding a film such as an invisible shield which is really really thin and adheres itself to the surface would do any harm... it's military grade...I've had it on a lot of devices and it never gets scratched or torn...
We'll see... hope they fix it for the next revision or something
I just swapped out my phone at the AT&T store and I think I can feel some sliding contact on this phone that I did not feel on my last one so the usage wear and tear may vary per unit.
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Hey, just because your xperia play is now so ugly you don't even want to use it in public, it does not mean we want it to go down the same path
lol, just kidding... however I don't think adding a film such as an invisible shield which is really really thin and adheres itself to the surface would do any harm... it's military grade...I've had it on a lot of devices and it never gets scratched or torn...
We'll see... hope they fix it for the next revision or something
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"Military grade" doesn't change the fact that it would obviously reduce clearance in an area that is already known to contact (no clearance) which will cause more friction. If anything, it would need to be a super-thin low-friction material to help at all. Invisible Shield is specifically marketed for it's high-friction "sticky" surface texture.
Plastic around PS buttons is very tough and hard to scratch, designed especially to be able to handle frictions with back of the part with screen. But everything has its own durability so sooner or later scratches will occur. So it's normal.
Flex cable DOES NOT scratch the plastic - I'm 100% sure, I have disassembled it so many times (see signature) that I think I know good how it's built.
The scratches are caused by the several protruding areas on the back of the screen part. It can be barely seen when brining the edge of the back close and horizontally to our eye and looking straight on the triggers, some areas are a little but rounded down to the screen, especially between both tracks and the center concave part and it's surrounded by these protruding areas.
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On the back of the screen, there are 2 little plastic?
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The screws are hidden under these two plastic, they aren't cause of the scratches, because they're a little bit under the main layer of the back
Sorry if anything is hard to understand, I tried to describe it as best as I could.
Peace.
thanks for your insight, however I still believe the little plastic pads I was referring to are the cause of some of the scratching, at least on my xperia play, they line up perfectly with the scratch marks.
So, my play started scratching today ; has anybody applied and confirmed the screen protector fix or has any other suggestions?
I exchanged one after a week and a half and it was not showing any of these scratches yet. The new unit showed the mark under the right analog area the next day and a long scratch beneath the screen days later. I think some have better tolerances than others.
I just swapped out my phone at the AT&T store and I think I can feel some sliding contact on this phone that I did not feel on my last one so the usage wear and tear may vary per unit.
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Be wary of putting too much pressure on the flex ribbon when using the slider. Mine has become irreversibly damaged from too much friction, and now causes the back light to flicker on and off randomly. Disassembly and cleaning the cable (the black coating has begun to flake off) has helped but the backlight still acts up randomly. There is literally next to no clearance between the game pad and the screen...
There is nothing to hide when I say lifeproof was my favorite case for the iphone and let me wondering ..when the heck are we gonna get some love??
Seidio did it with the OBEX . Its awesome to be able to put your phone under water!!! I cant get over it haha
enjoy
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Looks good. Good review. I think I'll wait for life proof to decide if I want this or that.
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the 1meter limit kills it. lifeproof will be 2 meters.
I want a case even if larger designed to be opened often with NO PORTS so it can go deeper. I would like 30ft. thats deep enough you can dive down a little snorkeling and if you drop it in shallows its not likely to go deep enough to crush.
It is actually a 2.3 meter submerge for 30 minutes but contstant 1 meter down.
ahh thats not so bad then. not like typical user will stay under that long anyway
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ahh thats not so bad then. not like typical user will stay under that long anyway
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He he exactly. The way I see it even if u are in a pool floating and chilling the phone will most likely be in your pocket and that will def be less than 2 meters
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true true. but the issue is what happens when it falls out of your pocket
does it float?
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true true. but the issue is what happens when it falls out of your pocket
does it float?
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Unfortunately, it doesn't float....I let my daughter play with it in the tub, sank to the bottom.
So I finally got my review finished and thought I'd share my opinions on it.
No doubt this is a beast of a case but its not perfect by any means. I've dropped it twice from about 4 feet in height with no visible damage as well as done a few underwater trials one of which was letting my one and half year old daughter play with it while she took a bath. Held up like a champ and build quality is top notch. The case is bulky but not unusable by any means, takes a few seconds getting used to it and after that you're home free. It pockets very nicely in my jeans but I can see it being a problem for people with skinny jeans.
The screen sensitivity goes down with the screen guard and tends to jerk every once in a while so I had to disable pattern unlock and stop using the swype-like feature in the keyboard I use but I'm still able to scroll through webpages and pinch to zoom in pictures pretty well. Call quality seemed great on the receiving end but on my end it was a bit muffled. Same thing happened when listening to music but something that helped was making sure the speaker volume wasn't at full 100%. It can't be completely avoided considering the sound has to travel through a water tight chamber so in my eyes its a decent trade off.
The latch that exposes the power port stopper could be a little less hard to open imo and I definitely put my nails through a bit of pain and bruising after opening it time and time again. Hard buttons worked flawlessly but the capacitive buttons took some getting used to with the lip at the bottom of the case. Overall I would recommend you add it to your arsenal and even if its not your daily driver its good to have for those family outings or outdoor adventures.
I wrote a very detailed review found here: http://bitly.com/RuocXP
Video review and unboxing found here: http://youtu.be/JdHwZa6u-Ac
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Mine was delivered yesterday. I like the case a lot however, as noted, there is room for improvement.
My biggest complaint is that the main body of the case slides easily on hard surfaces since it's is made of hard plastic. It doesn't grip to the surface if placed face up and can easily slide off an end table or night stand if bumped. The face section of the case is lightly rubberized so the phone won't slide as easily if placed face down.
My Seidio Extended case for my Thunderbolt had a rubber exterior with a skeletonized hard plastic cover. Enough of the rubber exterior was exposed to provide some slip resistance. IMO, the Obex could benefit from some exposed rubber areas on the back portion of the case to provide some anti-slip properties.
The positive aspect of the hard cover is that it does slip into my pants pocket easily.
nerys71 said:
true true. but the issue is what happens when it falls out of your pocket
does it float?
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No floating at all
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Agreed o how slippery it is..If the material was a little more rugged or maybe have some indentations it would be different.
Also, I dont understand a little why is it that big. Between the phone and the case there is room. They could ve made it maybe smaller and keep the phone tighter but on the other hand we are already working with a large device
How does the mic and speakers portion work? Do you have to uncover flaps or something?
Some additional observations.....
The protective screen cover really affects the sensitivity of the touch screen. Using the phone is starting to frustrate me.
The screen 'jumps' a lot and registers touches when I don't intend to touch. Additionally, getting the back button to register is hit and miss.
I guess for $80 I'm stuck with dealing with this, however, the water & drop protection are more important to me, at least for now with winter weather approaching.
Consider if the reduced screen sensitivity is worth it to you before you spend the $$$ on this case.
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How does the mic and speakers portion work? Do you have to uncover flaps or something?
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nope. those are protector by a membrane. So sound goes out but nothing goes in.
the ports u need to open are charging and head phones
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I just got a phone call from Seidio! The rep was gathering feedback on the Obex case. I relayed the observations I made in my previous two posts and he said that he would pass it on to his product development team.
I've never experienced this from a company before! I would suspect that other early adopters will get a call for product feedback as well.
It's nice to see a company reach out to its customers.
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nope. those are protector by a membrane. So sound goes out but nothing goes in.
the ports u need to open are charging and head phones
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is the sound quality affected at all? would music come out muffled/distorted or when i make a call, would i sound like im talking through a shirt or something?
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And a little more to add....
I just got a phone call from Seidio! The rep was gathering feedback on the Obex case. I relayed the observations I made in my previous two posts and he said that he would pass it on to his product development team.
I've never experienced this from a company before! I would suspect that other early adopters will get a call for product feedback as well.
It's nice to see a company reach out to its customers.
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Yeah there's no doubt Seidio customer service is top notch. Glad you got a chance to convey the concerns, who knows maybe some adjustments will be made and they'll send you a replacement. At the very least similar products will improve moving forward
found this on Life Proof Site
http://www.lifeproof.com/shop/us_en/lifeproof-case-for-the-samsung-galaxy-s3
soon to be making it for SGS3
Wow that looks awesome! thanks for the video
We have all seen the JRE scratch test video, and most of us have read Corning's response, but what is the real world scratch resistance?
When I was picked up my phone I noticed the display model had a few small scratches, so I tried to make more. I used both a penny (mohs of about 3) and a Swiss-Key stainless steel (mohs of about 5.5) keyring knife to try my best to scratch the screen, but I couldn't cause a single scratch. So why was JRE able to scratch with the level 3 pick, why did the display model already have scratches, and why couldn't I cause more?
I have tried a few different screen protectors and none of them stay down with a case, but before I take it off I want to know how safe it is.
For those of you with no screen protector, who has gotten a scratch, who hasn't, and how do you store your phone (pocket, purse, granite counter face down?)?
Using mine naked, zero scratches. I did almost have a heart attack when on day 3 it slipped out of my shorts pocket (I was wearing those loose basketball shorts and should not have had it in my pocket when I sat down, I knew this about those shorts) in my car and slid in between the seat and the seat belt anchor (which is metal!). I fully expected to have a nice, big scratch on it when I slowly and carefully retrieved it, but nope! Not a mark. Lucky I'm sure, but nonetheless I haven't had any scratch issues and it's been a full week at this point.
Full week here, had a case to protect the phone but no screen protectors. No scratches to report, front or back.
Full week here as well. No screen protector (First time in years and my anxiety levels are VERY high) and switching between two Spigen cases daily. No scratches at all. Also got a Slickwraps skin coming in soon, so it should add a bit more protection.
Using a case on the back but the front is naked, no scratches at all and i work construction. Constant dust and debris, if my gands are too dirty I use the iris scanner and s pen to use the screen to avoid any abrasions. Not a single mark....not even a light one. I think GG5 is holding up pretty nicely. Phone is in and out of a no doubt dusty pocket all the time and nothing.
It's nice to read such comments I was a bit concerned about GG5... but I think I will buy the Samsung screen protector anyway ^^ (That is not a tempered glass protector btw)
P.s. I don't have a Note 7 yet, but will buy one next yearm (Exynos - Hungary)
I'm very glad to see that so many have no scratches. Especially coming from a construction worker! I think the entire thing was kind of blown out for a phone that hadn't been released to the public yet. I may never go back to a screen protector if I can't find a tempered glass with adhesive all over.
yes, i work in construction and it can be quite dusty at times. i clean my device when i get home with a micro fiber cloth to see if anything happens, in and out of my pocket, finger use, etc. absolutely nothing. i'm not sure what the deal was with that video, but i'm going to have to go and side with corning on their conclusions. after a week of heavy use so far and different conditions, clean, dirty, i haven't even received a micro abrasion. i'm happy, it's a beautiful device and the glass seems fine...its almost 900 bucks people, handle with care lol
Well, there was a guy on Reddit warning people about the back of the stylus putting scratches on his device.
https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/4zina6/the_back_of_the_spen_can_scratch_the_note_7/
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We have all seen the JRE scratch test video, and most of us have read Corning's response, but what is the real world scratch resistance?
When I was picked up my phone I noticed the display model had a few small scratches, so I tried to make more. I used both a penny (mohs of about 3) and a Swiss-Key stainless steel (mohs of about 5.5) keyring knife to try my best to scratch the screen, but I couldn't cause a single scratch. So why was JRE able to scratch with the level 3 pick, why did the display model already have scratches, and why couldn't I cause more?
I have tried a few different screen protectors and none of them stay down with a case, but before I take it off I want to know how safe it is.
For those of you with no screen protector, who has gotten a scratch, who hasn't, and how do you store your phone (pocket, purse, granite counter face down?)?
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So did you give it a few swipes with the knife and coin? This is pretty interesting. I hope it turns out more scratch resistant than we think.
So did you give it a few swipes with the knife and coin? This is pretty interesting. I hope it turns out more scratch resistant than we think.
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More than a few swipes. I took the edge of the penny and pressed hard against the glass, then moved it in small circles and then back and forth, all while maintaining pressure. Not like crack the glass pressure, but more pressure than the phone can apply with its own weight on an object. I did the same thing with the swiss key (Google "swiss key 6 in 1 knife" if you are curious what I am referring to) and once again no scratches. I tilted the screen to look at the reflections and ensure that not even faint scratches were left. The big "but" is that there were already a couple scratches on the screen, so in the week they had it up as a display model SOMETHING had to have scratched it.
Check out this lovely shot from my local T-Mobile. I didn't really notice this on any other phone.
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Check out this lovely shot from my local T-Mobile. I didn't really notice this on any other phone.
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I think I am going to stop by my local sprint store to see how their phone is holding up!
Wonder what caused those particular scratches? Sliding the metal clamp on?
I have a few scratches on mine even after babying it , when it gets gritty I'll wash it off in water shake the water off then hit it with the micro fiber and still managed to get tiny barely visible scratches . you would have to turn the screen at a certain angle for you to be able to see them but they are there ???
No case yet, full week of use and no scratches.
But she's to slippery for me to continue using without a case so I will be putting one on soon when it arrives
I lied in the poll
The screen is softer. Sure some metals will not scratch it, but sand will hand down ruin this phone. Be smart and get a cover for the front and back
I just put one a glass screen protector. Took about 2 hours for it to finally settle. Seems good so far. Box says it has 9H for hardness.
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I have a few scratches on mine even after babying it , when it gets gritty I'll wash it off in water shake the water off then hit it with the micro fiber and still managed to get tiny barely visible scratches . you would have to turn the screen at a certain angle for you to be able to see them but they are there ???
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If you're using tap water, it's damaging the oleophobic coating. Tap water is full of hard substances including calcium. Ever seen what an old sink looks like? The tap water alone can be the issue.
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I bet even the case guys will have scratches on the back of their phones on the edges. My front screen is hokding up fine, back (on a case) already has scratches.
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I have a few scratches on mine even after babying it , when it gets gritty I'll wash it off in water shake the water off then hit it with the micro fiber and still managed to get tiny barely visible scratches . you would have to turn the screen at a certain angle for you to be able to see them but they are there ???
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I'm on the fence with a lot of these claims of having scratches and how people got them. To me, "babying it" and "when it gets gritty" don't go together at all. You baby it, but it gets dirty to the point where you have to wash it off?
For the record, I have mine in a Spigen case covering the back and naked on the front. I've been extra paranoid due to all the scratch hype, so I'm careful to keep it in empty pockets and not lay it face down on any hard surfaces. No scratches yet. Fingers crossed.
Hello S8 & S8+ owners,
In search for a good screen protector we almost tried everything available at the market, the favorite for me so far was the one from Spigen as it is compatible with almost all the covers you can purchase, but it's life is short and get a lot of marks and scratches over the days
So i decided to try the Official Screen Protector
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The Package has 2 screen protectors, once you hold it you can feel that it's a hybrid between film and tempered glass, it's hard and flexible at the same time
If you are used to apply the old film screen protector using a credit card pushing the air at same time you applying the screen protector you will get a great result, no one at the youtube videos managed to apply it with the lowest amount of air bubbles
something great about it that the air bubbles fade away within one or two days , i guess it has also a self healing mechanism because while i was trying to force the air bubbles out of it there was a lines or scratches under it but its all gone now and it's very clear
it's touch is nice and you can feel that your finger is sliding on it , very close to the original glass
It's a little bit thick so Samsung called it for External Shock and i guess it will do a good job regarding the minor shocks.
The thing i don't like about it that it's not compatible with spigen cases or any other case that cover a part of screen , it works very fine with covers like Nillkin Frosted Shield
I guess it's the best option available there if you use your phone without cover or with a very slim cover and i guess it will be compatible with Samsung original covers but i don't have any to try
This actually looks good, shame it isn't case friendly.
I've had this on for about a month. Best option I've come across so far. I just trimmed the top and bottom about ⅛" before installing so it wouldn't interfere with cases
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I've had this on for about a month. Best option I've come across so far. I just trimmed the top and bottom about ⅛" before installing so it wouldn't interfere with cases
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Do you have any pics of your finished product?
razrlover said:
Do you have any pics of your finished product?
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No, sorry. I just pulled it off to try the Dendrobates screen protector
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It's a really good , i think it's the best one ever , if it was a little bit smaller and covers compatible will be the dream that came true for curved screens
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No, sorry. I just pulled it off to try the Dendrobates screen protector
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No worries appreciate anyway
I have this one installed on mine too. All good except that there's a white border around it as if it's dust stuck underneath.
Sharpshooterrr said:
I have this one installed on mine too. All good except that there's a white border around it as if it's dust stuck underneath.
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i have the same white border but with no dust and don't think that it's white due to the dust
Why do you need a screen protector ? Screen these days are pretty strong and durable
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vikramdhani said:
Why do you need a screen protector ? Screen these days are pretty strong and durable
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A screwdriver might not scratch your screen, but a single grain of sand will scratch your screen. Go ahead and try it.
How is the screen guard on finger prints? does is easily catch finger prints??
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How is the screen guard on finger prints? does is easily catch finger prints??
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it catches the fingerprints but easy to clean
Hello,
does the original screen protector any good? i ask because i have one in my phone and it´s already 2 little marks on the screen protector. Most of the time i use the s view stand cover and the LED cover, and a few times the silocone cover.
I thought this screen protector was a against little scratches, but as far as i can see it´s not like that. i don´t belive this is so strong as samsung claim
Will it protect the screen from cracking in an accidental drop?
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Will it protect the screen from cracking in an accidental drop?
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Not Granted , But it's thick and feel glassy
Better than the film protectors
Ok protector, i have...
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I bought the Ounier Full Coverage Bubble-Free Screen Protector as it was one of the first brands to come up when searching for screen protectors for Samsung Galaxy S9. My phone is fairly new and I needed to have it fully protected first before I include it in my busy daily routine. I’m the kind of person who chooses convenience over price, but as this product was recommended by a friend (for his S8), I gave it a chance. Besides, It’s really great that the pack has 2 screen protectors; the easier to change, the better. I’ve also had bad experiences with other screen protectors for my old phones as they sometimes hinder with some of the phone’s features, like the double tap, the sensors, etc. Since my friend can’t recall any troubles at all with this protector, this eased my mind a bit with what it had to offer.
I’ve always admired how my friend’s phone looked so seamless and smooth, it always fooled me thinking that his screen protector came with the phone when he purchased it. To my surprise, he installed it himself. Now I’m not a bad friend, but this guy can get excruciatingly stupid at times. I thought if someone as dense as him had managed to somehow not mess up with wet installation, how hard can it be?
I got the screen protectors, a squeegee, a tiny piece of cloth, a manual, and a small bottle spray solution. I’m the old-fashioned type, I never even knew that “wet installation” is actually a thing if not for my buddy. All these items looked so weird to me. I’ll never understand how people come up with this stuff but if it works, then it's fine with me.
The installation was a bit hard for me. Even with my old phones that had the typical stick-on screen protectors, I always have someone else do it or have it pre-installed before I buy the phone. Still, I’m really just doing this task because I was inspired by my friend, and I wanted to rise up to the challenge.
Upon getting ready, I tried to clean the phone. I realized I forgot to put some solution on the cloth, that’s why I was struggling to really make the phone dust-free. Reading through the instructions, I can’t believe how wet my phone would be while doing this. I mean, is it really supposed to be like that? Watching a video I found online helped me clear up the confusion. It really is a sloppy process.
I tried keeping the screen protector down when I already applied the solution. I think I put too much of the solution which made everything slide where I didn’t want them to. I was getting impatient and thinking I can start over with the second protector. Luckily, the squeegee worked wonders. It was so satisfying to watch the bubbles go away while I was clearing them. What bothered me though, is the edges took some time to stick to the screen. I needed to press the edges down with my palm repeatedly until it stuck into place. My friend suggested to let the film set for at least 5-10 minutes so it would stick and using a hairdryer can really come in handy as it won't adhere if it is too wet, especially on the edges.
I almost messed up too when I failed to align the corners where they should be (camera, sensors, speakers). Good thing was that the screen protector kept moving around. Just be careful not to press down with the squeegee too hard as the film stretches quite easily. You wouldn’t want a deformed screen protector, of course. If you’re having trouble clearing the bubbles, take your time.
Once looking crisp and free from air bubbles, I left it for a solid 30 minutes to sit. I went back to it to make sure I had all sides pressed firmly down. Thinking I was done at last, the manual said it’s important to leave it for a few hours. It was also stated that the bubbles will gradually disappear as soon as the moisture underneath the film completely dried up. It might take overnight or a day for some but bottom line is just trust the manufacturer that it would work. I impatiently left it overnight and checked it at the crack of dawn.
Here comes the testing part. There were no swiping and tapping issues after placing the film. I was also worried that rainbow colors will be visible since it was a wet installation, but there were none! I don't know if it's a bad idea but I intentionally scratched it with my nails to see if it would leave a mark. The following day, the scratch was still there but already faded and was hardly noticeable. I was amazed and I’m counting on it to make my phone look brand new for a long time.
Translucent, sleek, sexy — that’s exactly how my phone screen looked. I almost feel bad that I underestimated the installation part as I almost wanted to throw the first screen protector I used. If done correctly and patiently, you will have a premium looking phone. Don’t rush it if you don’t want to regret it. So for you guys who are afraid of the “wet installation”, give it a try. It was a bit difficult for me, but I’ll do it again if it means maintaining the high quality of my Samsung Galaxy S9. And besides, the S9