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does anybody know, quality of HTC Desire screen? does it scratch resistant the same as on iPhone 3GS or better? or worse?
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does anybody know, quality of HTC Desire screen? does it scratch resistant the same as on iPhone 3GS or better? or worse?
Please tell more info about it.
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AFAIK it scratches quite easily. I remember some Desire owners complaining about this, even from just having it in your pocket with your car keys. A screen protector is a must.
The screen is glass. I have had it for 2 months now and not a single scratch, not using any screen protector. I would say screen quality is very good, as god as any other phone (including the iPhone).
P.S. putting ANY phone in a pocket together with keys will scratch the screen. That is just stupid.
Yeah modern phones have reenforced polycarbonate, or Glass. either way very hard to scratch. yeah you'll probably pick up some reflective superfisal scratches, but you won't see these. i've got one, but I can't find it now.
point being, unless your a plank and drop it on gravel driveway or put it in your pocket with screws you'll be fine.
Sure a screen protector is a good idea, but not essential, tbh I couldn't get on with invisishield ones, and i spent £35 trying, so until next month i'm going commando lol.
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P.S. putting ANY phone in a pocket together with keys will scratch the screen. That is just stupid.
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I don't bother with a screen protector either - I'm just careful to put my phone in a pocket which doesn't have loose change or keys in it.
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Dave
Ditto. Gone commando since April. No scratches at all.
If you're going to put it in your pocket, make sure there's nothing else in there that can possibly scratch it. And have the screen side facing you. So if some idiot bumps you, the soft back side will absorb the impact.
Well, this is just my personal opinion. Even though the Desire has a glass composite screen, I don't want to take the chance of accidently scratching the screen having paid so much for the Desire.
I think it is a sensible option to buy a suitable cheap screen protector that will not effect the sensitivity of the screen and still allow the screen to be functional. I currently keep my phone in a Gel Case with a screen protector applied.
The screen is very good, suitably rugged for a smartphone IMHO. I've a screen protector and a case here, but I rarely use them. I've dropped it twice outside on a stoned pavement from 5ft high (obviously unintentionally, once it literally flew 10m away at high speed) and twice inside on the kitchen tiles. Slept on it twice accidentally, waking up and finding it directly beneath me. Thankfully, not a single faint mark, scratch, chip or dent anywhere yet. Unlike what resulted with my last N97.
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I dropped mine on the pavement and it didn't crack got a few scratches on the housing and had a full invisishield on so must have been a bad drop to cut threw the shield.
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I'd say it's quite a tough screen / phone all together.
I've dropped it a few times (dumbass thing to do I know) - but it's been on a softish surface, no damage.
I also keep it in the cover that came with my G1 when I first got that. It saves the phone from possibly getting scratched, or damaged. Although if it's full glass, I think it's difficult to scratch the screen anyhow!
Does anyone know if it is the same glass as the nexus one? There is a guy on youtube who took key and all sorts to that screen and it came out ok!
I just pulled off my clearfreak cause I messed up the install and I have 2 more coming from the ebay sale, but I've noticed that even the clearfreak takes a bit away from the "nakedness" . I mean damn this screen is sexy and responsive.
Just wondering if anyone is using their phone on a daily basis without a screen protector, gel skin, or neither. How do you like it? How is it holding up?
**Might give away those two Clearfreak SP** haven't decided yet, but let me know.
I bought mine on release day when the store opened and mine is naked as a jay-bird. My concern is being stupid and throwing it in my pocket with keys or something like that so I ordered the RealClear (or something like that) screen protector. I also think its a little hard to one-hand-hold because its fairly slick so I am going to look for a gel/rubber case soon.
I've been using my Vibrant for 2 weeks now without any sort of protection on it and I have to say that the phone is very durable. I dropped it a couple of times and returned with no scratches. I'm soon to get one of those Mesh cases though, just for the appeal .
Had a Realook but it made the capacitative buttons along the bottom less sensitive. I took it off and am debating on going back to a screen protector. If my screen gets scratched up that bad I will just call Tmobile customer service and tell them I need a new phone because my phone is sucking down batteries in less than 2 hours. Works every time!!!!
I was running naked for a while but then I got one of the gel skins form TMO. Been using it on and off. I love the phone naked but I feel like im living on the edge without a case to protect it.
I tried a wet install one from ebay but it had bubbles and felt tacky...I have a amzer I went to put on twice but cannot get every tiny strand from microfiber off screen...Iget stuck with a few stubborn ones...So I been naked for a few weeks now and 0 scratches but i'm very anal and wash my hands dozens of times and handle it like it's an infant.
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Dropped my first phone less than three feet on to a tile floor, on the third day I owned it. Screen looked fine (no cracks) but wouldn't work. Got a replacement, and still running naked. I just can't bring myself to cover this sexy bastard up.
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Thanks for the replies! Yeah im loving the nekkid feeling. Im sure I'll decide when I get the other 2 sp's in. Definitely not gonna get rid of the gel skin. Not that its a bad thing, but it does make the phone twice as heavy and twice as thick. I'd just like to think that if I dropped the phone it would give some cushion to avoid a corner drop/crack screen.
I guess it comes down to:
Sexy ass phone thats, super light and has an extremely bright screen VS. protected investment... LOL
Had mine for a few weeks, i started out with the t-mobile gel skin and screen protector but instantly realized after putting it on that it was horrible and blurred the image and ruined the colors of the screen. I do like the gel skin though. It gives the phone slightly more thickness and heft, which i prefer, and i think it makes it more comfortable to use.
for the screen I started using just regular kitchen plastic wrap as a temporary measure, but i actually like it quite a bit. it is super thin and clear so the screen looks just as good as usual and is quite resistant to smearing from your fingers. You can drag your finger across the screen and hardly see anything at all. It also wraps around the sides of the phone and keeps little bits of crude from getting in between the chrome-ish bezel and screen. the biggest problem with it is that it just isn't very strong, which leads to replacing it every 2-3 days because of all the little nicks and scratches it picks up. you also need the gel skin in order to hold it on and and keep it from moving.
Android Streaking (Naked)
I ran my G1 Naked for the last year and a half using the "sleeve" that it came with without any issues, scratches, etc so I figured I'd do the same with the Vibrant.
I found a nice semi thick cloth sleeve case with a drawstring so it doesn't fall out when dropped and as a bonus it helps keep the screen clean of fingerprints, debris etc. I have dropped it onto tile from waist height 10 or so times and the case dampens the falls enough so far. I just hope I don't slip when it's not in the sleeve.
Streaking here since i bought it on friday it was released.
I've never had a condom for any of my phones. it's like covering up your Ferrari with a car bra. What's the point?
As we say in the car world, "She ain't a trailer queen, she's built for driving. Drive her."
Exactly!
I was running nekkiddd for a week.
Just bought the clearfreak and after 3 days with it I hate it!
Returning my phone to her original self.
This phone is staying as nude as a newborn.
Only device I have ever put in a case is my iPod touch, as that damn polished metal back scratches so easy and can drastically diminish resale value.
did anybody try the Carbon Fiber Protector Shield Full Body Skin on amazon
Mine has been case and screen protector free for a week now. I've also drunkenly dropped it on 3 or 4 occasions from ear / pocket height. There is no sign of drop not even a scratch. I've noticed the chrome ring around the screen is very durable (i think it might be metal?). And the phone is so light drops don't seem to effect is as much as big metal devices. The screen seems very tough and thick (much thicker than a nexus one screen).
So far im pretty impressed with the build quality considering the "cheap feel" in the hand. I guess we need to stop associating heft with quality.
My only real concern is breaking the volume rocker or power button. They seem extra cheaply made.
Realook. You cannot see its there. And I don't have any problems with the capacitives. Screen is as Vibrant as without it. It truly is invisible and un-feel-able.
right now I'm running nekkid. I wouldn't mind getting some type of case for it though, just in case of the accidental drop, or if my daughter throws it across the room like she did my MT3G (only received 1 small dent on the T-Mobile logo =) )
As for a screen protector, I would like to get one, just have been seeing mixed reviews on them.
i've had mine since launch and its still naked because the god damn USPS sucks a fat nut and wont just drop my THREE DOLLAR EBAY GELLI CASE off in the freaking mailbox because for some reason it ended up getting "signature required"
i pulled the lanyard off an old camera to be safe, i'm so paranoid im going to drop it.
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Mine has been case and screen protector free for a week now. I've also drunkenly dropped it on 3 or 4 occasions from ear / pocket height. There is no sign of drop not even a scratch. I've noticed the chrome ring around the screen is very durable (i think it might be metal?). And the phone is so light drops don't seem to effect is as much as big metal devices.
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it is soft plastic, no idea how you havent scratched yours. i have been extremely careful with my phone and noticed a small divot in the edge, i havent dropped it or put it anywhere that it could get scratched, no idea where it came from.
Happy to see most are not throwing money away on screen condoms, I have been naked since day one, screen is as new as when i first unboxed, This screen will not scratch PERIOD. For those you think that there is no differance between naked and using clear or ghost condoms, Just stop it, there is a differance, No matter how clear or ghost they claim your still putting a layer of material on the screen and it will effect the clearity, This screen is gorgeous and ment to be naked. BTW I have a TMO gel case incase i drop the phone and they are perfect together, Gives the phone that umph it was missing.
I like to think that I look after my handset and indeed the screen and casing are untouched. But look in bright light at the lens cover in the back cover and it has numerous very light scratches.
It must be a very soft plastic. Will it effect quality and can it be replaced?
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Remove the back cover and compare picture quality. You can see there is a massive difference. I'm having yellow tint in every pic.
Any back covers on the market with better lens cover?
Get a new back cover and cover the lens part with screen protector, thats what I recommend
That wont necisarily help, since some users have reported that the non scratch coating on the inside of the window also becomes scratched over time on some phones.
I'm going to bite the bullet soon & try the method suggested here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=764673
Worst I can do is knack my lens & if so, just buy a replacement cover. First ever time I've had anything like this on any of my phones & again, I do take care of it with screen protector & softcase...
Clean it with Displex - I had the same issue and it really worked - And Displex is only a few euros... Alternatively Brasso should also work, however I have not tested this.
I had the same issue. I think there is some layer over the plastic. I rubbed the cover with a oakley pouch for a couple minutes and the layer faded away revealing shiny plastic. I knew mine could not be really scratched. It's been fine ever since.
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Displex. Found half a tube that must be nearly 10 years old - used on a beloved Sony Ericsson T68i (first colour screen). And seems to have a worked on my Desire. Just to can't understand why it got scratched in the first place as it is slightly recessed.
Must be very soft plastic which is a disappointing economy.
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I had the same issue. I think there is some layer over the plastic. I rubbed the cover with a oakley pouch for a couple minutes and the layer faded away revealing shiny plastic. I knew mine could not be really scratched. It's been fine ever since.
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I did the same thing. Seems like some thin layer is what gets scratched. You can remove it gently with nail (or tooth, like i did LOL)...
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Do you guys bother putting a plastic/gel case on your htc desire z?
I have one but it makes the phone much bulkier and was wondering whether it is an actual necessity...
I've got mine in an Otterbox and it save it allready twice when i drop it from about 2 meters (truckdriver)
I did, for the first 6mths. I went through about 6 different ones, and each had some sort of drawback - interfered with my operation of the screen, or the keyboard, really bulky, didn't allow the two parts of the phone to close flush together, etc.
Eventually I decided to stop babying my phone, and it actually feels nice in my hand now. The first couple of scratches and dings that I picked up did make me feel a bit :-/ but now I just don't care. I know that I'll be keeping this phone as a backup when I eventually move on to something else, so I'm not concerned with resale value. It's such a liberating feeling to be able to just chuck it in my pocket with other things, or toss it down on the desk. Sure, the battery cover is scratched to sh*t now, and some of the paint has chipped off the corners, but I always keep a screen protector on it and that's the only part I do care about.
EDIT: I've dropped my phone PLENTY of times with no case. Onto hardwood and tiled floors mainly, but once onto concrete. Usually the battery door and battery come off, but it's never stopped working. Maybe I've been lucky, I dunno. But I'm not too concerned when I do drop it now, not like I used to be.
Never have used the type of case(skin) that is on all the time. Had my Z for over a year, and its held up very well. The clear coat on the battery cover started scratching off a while back. But I just scratched it all off with my fingernail, and it looks pretty good now. It has some light scratches on the exposed aluminum. But to me it just looks used, not abused. The soft touch plastic doesn't show any scratches or dings. And the aluminum bezel doesn't show any visible scratches, just a couple pinhead sized dings. I've dropped the phone plenty of times, usually on hardwood or carpet, but a couple times on pavement or dirt.
I do use a leather type case/pouch just to protect it when I throw it in my backpack while hiking (where its going to sit unused for most the day). It would get pretty beat up otherwise.
This is my 3rd smartphone, and I've never used an always-on type case. I prefer the device looking and functioning just how it was designed, not covered with extra stuff. I don't see a whole lot of point in covering the phone for the purpose of keeping it spotless, if you are never going to expose it anyway. But if you have a job or a lifestyle where the thing is going to get banged around and destroyed, then I can see using a case.
I use mine with a HTC clip-on case. I like how it feels - sturdy. And because of that, I don't need to worry if I accidentally drop it - it's safe.
I like to keep my phones as pristine as possible. My battery cover got ugly, and I bought a new one just to make it look newer
I've once found a 5$ chinese no name case for Desire Z and was using it for a couple months, once my desire fell out of my pocket and cover's back part was damaged and since that time I was not using it, never did I wanted to buy another one because from a daily use only one thing got lots of scratches on it and it's the battery cover
I only got mine cos the back battery cover started to peel a bit of paint, just wanted to cover it a bit xD
Dropped my D-z without a case, and part of the metal surrounding the screen was deformed.. had to file off the sharp bits.
No but thats only because i cant find any good ones in sweden
Otterbox all the way,prefer the bulk it adds,can't imagine my phone naked
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No but thats only because i cant find any good ones in sweden
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internet purchase?
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internet purchase?
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to lazy to digg into it, but im going to sometime, any recommendation?
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to lazy to digg into it, but im going to sometime, any recommendation?
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I would recommend the otterbox commuter,its expensive but solid and I like the bulk it adds,dont like my phone without it,as for where to order,let amazon do the work.
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Just an invisi-shield plasticky thang.
I used to always use screen protectorsx, and I always had to swap them out because I would scratch the **** out of them. This phone I wanted to try no protector after seeing how my wifes g1 held up with no protectfor..... I have not a single scratch.
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foefur said:
I've got mine in an Otterbox and it save it allready twice when i drop it from about 2 meters (truckdriver)
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yeah im using otterbox too, i really like it! saves you from scratches or similar to your phone!
(but therefore the otterbox gets all the damage - hence i think ill replace the otterbox when its too much scratched )
I was reading about the Otterbox and the only negative thing i've read about it, is
a) the protection foil
b) you can't get the case easily off when you need to get inside your HTC DZ
Is b) really so difficult?
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I was reading about the Otterbox and the only negative thing i've read about it, is
a) the protection foil
b) you can't get the case easily off when you need to get inside your HTC DZ
Is b) really so difficult?
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a) Like all protection skins a nightmare to put on, the Desire Z does come with Gorilla Glass and I have yet to scratch the screen.
b) Can be difficult to get the back off but not impossible,just be very careful.
I used the plastic one, but stopped after a month 'cause the DZ is a big phone and with the shield covering it its even bigger so no go for that one. It became very uncomfortable to be in the front pocket.
And i could never swipe down the notifications settings with that thing on its always such a drag to do that with the case. The only thing i use now is the screen protector, but dont know how usefull it is because of the gorilla glass.
I've never used a case for my desire z and I doubt that I ever will, I've already dropped it a few times but this phone has such great build quality, the only wear and tear that my phone has suffered is that the brushed aluminium on the back is wearing off in a strange way but that doesn't really bother me at all.
Are there any case haterz on this forum, who run their phones without any kind of cases / back stickers etc ?
Could you post some photos, facts, knowledge how well the phone stands everyday usage ?
I have been using case since day one, but i just can't stand it anymore. Did I buy alluminium phone to put it in rubber case or stick plastic sheet of foil on it to lose the feeling of alluminium ? No !
I drop my phone very rarely, actually i have never droppped it (knock knock), only time it hit ground it was clumsy bird's (jokin clumsy friend's hands) fault. My only concern is lens protector. On one side its nicely hidden in the rim, but at the other lens cover is protruding just a very litle bit. I am attaching picture to illustrate it a bit. It is side look.
There's a "hole" in the phone body, so the lens should be all hidden / drown and there should be 1 milimeter gap, when i place phone on table. On one side there is, on other lens is in line with body.
Grey - phone
White - gap for lens cover
Black - lens cover
Mods, please do not delete this topic - this has already happened in past (moved to accesories thread), but it get lost very easily, i try to debate with users without accesories.
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i did for apprx 4 months when i first bought the device, now i'm using crystal clear case to not to hide devices body.
i bought a case after i saw scratches on camera lens, luckly camera lens got replaced after service for red tint.
also shiny exposed alumium around the device got scratched and deformed a bit.
I also am not a fan of big bulky cases. One of the main reasons I bought this phone is because it is so damn beautiful (compared to most other phones). I've always joked about how iPhone fans typically rave about how "sleek" and "thin" their phones are, yet they walk around with them wearing the equivalent of a down-filled parka that is anything but "sleek".
I did compromise a bit, just because I want to keep my phone looking nice. I found the Cimo clear case. It is very thin, and very clear. It has just enough of a "lip" around the edge so that the screen of the phone won't contact the ground when it is lying down (or dropped on its face). The soft rubbery cushioning should also protect against dings on the corners and back, as well as prevent scratches. All without sacrificing the beauty of the phone. I paid $10 on Amazon for it.
NEH,
I did not buy a unibody aluminium finish phone to hide it behind chinese plastic covers. Thats not my style. I have pretty much the same type of use like yours. The only thing that has happened with me is that the beats audio red sticker at the behind bottom plate is now fading off. Nothing else. Just keep keys/card holder and coins in other pocket. I dont think you need a plastic cover.
When I had my One I used the HTC hard shell - minimal design but clear so you could still see the phone. Best case I had IMO
http://shop.emea.htc.com/uk/p_htc_store_product.aspx?i=251537
Whether you can still get it is another question
I've been using this case works well still shows the phones great looks and protect it all around.
HTC One
Guys, thanks for all the replies.
But this thread is strictly about naked devices - no cases at all !
well ii put a case on it.... next time its still usable years down the road
Mine has had nothing on it except a transparent skin on the back since i bought it last May. Still looks great...
Yeah I've been running mines nekkid since I got it last April, just couldn't bring myself to spend money to cover such a good looking device. Other than some wear marks around the shiny beveled edge, there's no obvious signs of age.
I'm not rough on it, but I don't baby it either. I have dropped it a few times(on purpose, just to show people how durable it is), and run my knife across the screen and back, but no damage.
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Yeah I've been running mines nekkid since I got it last April, just couldn't bring myself to spend money to cover such a good looking device. Other than some wear marks around the shiny beveled edge, there's no obvious signs of age.
I'm not rough on it, but I don't baby it either. I have dropped it a few times(on purpose, just to show people how durable it is), and run my knife across the screen and back, but no damage.
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And what about lens cover ? Is yout lens completely hidden, or do you have it like me ? Hidden on one side, flush with body on the other.
Do you use any kind of pouch or something ?
never ever use a case defeats point of having such a wonderful design,have a leather pouch when not in us and just treat it like a baby when in use 6 months on still pristine not a mark
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And what about lens cover ? Is yout lens completely hidden, or do you have it like me ? Hidden on one side, flush with body on the other.
Do you use any kind of pouch or something ?
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My lens cover is slightly recessed, so no, not like you, but haven't had any damage to it. No pouch or anything, just keep it in my pocket with my change.
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No case.
I am careful when I lay it down on certain surfaces.
And I try *very* hard never to let it slip out of my hands and fall.
No damage due to general wear. I dented the back slightly and roughed up one corner slightly.
Totally worth it. Love the feel and thinness of the phone.
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Mine has had nothing on it except a transparent skin on the back since i bought it last May. Still looks great...
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this is how i use mine. transparent cover over the back which i only put on because the aluminum is actually very slippery for me and the clear skin provides better grip so i dont drop it. clear cover over the screen and im good to go. few small areas around the front bevel where the blue has worn away but other than that its prefect. i never use a case, defeats the purpose of having a thin phone.
I Have been using it without cover, but in December it has fallen on the road so i ordered some cheap one from the e-bay.
So now, i am using it with cover, but i lost that great metal feeling of the phone.
Here is an example with and without cover
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I don't use a case at all makes it easier to use the volume and power button
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I use no covers, just matte screen protector (I like the way my display looks with it). Bought it in June 2013. It fell on the floor several times, it got only one scratch on the top (on the lright corner), but it still looks amazing! As it's always in my pocket, lately the "beats audio" logo on the back is going away slowly... but i use nothing to protect it
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No case.
I am careful when I lay it down on certain surfaces.
And I try *very* hard never to let it slip out of my hands and fall.
No damage due to general wear. I dented the back slightly and roughed up one corner slightly.
Totally worth it. Love the feel and thinness of the phone.
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+1. Dont know how long I would keep the phone. But while I have it might as well enjoy the quality feel of it.
My HTC One is about two weeks old. I love it so much, I can't bring myself to cover this baby up.
Also, I am paying for a warranty, so if anything happens to it I'll get a new one, or maybe the M8 if they run out =D