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.
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Has anyone had any experience with these protectors?
My T-Mo screen protector is toast, after I accidentally dropped my keys in my phone hand, while getting out of the car. Big, annoying dent in the surface (better than in the phone, that's for sure).
The pack of replacements I got at the store were used and bent (taking them back, because that's bull****), but the cool T-Mo dude told me I should go get Ghost Armor instead. He had it on his HD2, and it looked decent enough. I don't think I'd want it to cover the whole phone (because of the docks coming out, and so forth), but I'm definitely interested in having it cover the screen.
What say you, forums?
I have ghost armoured every phone i have ever owned. They are great, prices seem to have gone up but they install it for you and once you have it and something is wrong (like say, your case where there may be a dent in the cover itself) you can have it completely replaced for 5 bucks. Only thing i say about it is MAKE SURE you baby the heck out of the phone for the first 24 hours, that is when you will screw it up!
I like the ghost armor a lot more than the zagg ones
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I used Best Skins Ever on my G1 when I got it; still looks like the day I put it on (only covered the face, not the whole body) aside from a small spot on the screen edge where I would push with my thumbs to slide it open. Held up like a champ for over 2 years!
Here's the HTC section of their site: http://www.bestskinsever.com/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?manufacturer[]=19
Pretty sure Zagg and GA are pretty much the same exact thing.
So I just had mine applied, and it's obviously still drying. But, I have to say...
This looks like garbage-ass, in any amount of light.
The material has all kinds of bumps and imperfections on the surface that show up in the slightest amount of light. They didn't have the kits, so the dude did a notoriously bad job on a custom cut. There are pen marks all over the window tint material, and the cuts are not even, so the entire surface of the phone is not covered. Brilliant.
Dude rush-jobbed it in like 5 minutes, and was busy douching it up with a bunch of other customers, or else I would've just told him to re-do it.
It strikes me that standing up at a mall kiosk is probably not the best place to perform delicate work on smartphones.
Anyway, he told me the custom-cut kits for the myTouch 4G come next week, and then I can get my replacement for free. I plan on doing that. I asked him multiple times about that 'for free' thing, and he assured me that they don't charge for custom cuts while you wait for the kit.
So, we'll see. As it dries, it looks like someone rubbed oil all over the glass. That will change as the liquid evaporates, but to say that the material is 'crystal clear' (as they do) is a bit disingenuous.
The ****ty T-Mobile skins don't cover the whole front of the phone, and they scratch easily. They are super over-priced. That said, at least they are smooth as glass. Ghost Armor - at least when custom-cut by some dingus - looks like a bad window tinting job when the screen isn't on.
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I don't think the dude properly lubricated the squeegee, nor did he clean or watch out for debris. My screen has a bunch of bubbles, and some spots look like they were stabbed with a ballpoint pen. Lame.
Besides the amateur hour rush job, I dislike how rubberized the screen becomes. If ever there were multitouch games, I could easily see them being unplayable, due to finger friction. But I guess that's the nature of the beast.
Zagg protectors take a little bit of getting used to.
When you get the temp one from the kiosk they will put the fitted one on for free when it comes in.
I remember getting one on my Nokia N900. After it was put on, it was sticky feeling, had bubbles, and also had this "orange peel" type of look.
But after 48 hours the screen protector seemed to tighten up, the bubbles disappeared, and it had a nice feel. After about a week it lost that "thick" feeling.
Stick with it and give it some time, you might be surprised.
Or you might totally hate it and pull it off after 5 days like my wife did when she got one.
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Anyone else a daring and adventurous guy like me, living the dangerous life with no screen protector.
But still sport the pocket protector to keep the nerd alive jk.
Just got sick of my screen always being covered up, I did have a good one from Otterbox, it was very clear, and went on near perfectly with no bubbles, but when gets greasy hard to clean off, it seems to attract grease almost. Now with the naked screen, it doesn't seem to get nearly as greasy at all, and the image of the screen with no protector is even sharper and clearer. Look out "Retina Display" I am looking at you.
I know I may scratch the screen somehow, but not too worried. Anyone else take it off and like going naked ? Hey now !!!
my friend had his Evo for months without a screen protector and he never scratched it until he put the oem htc protector on it. it did look very nice compared to mine (with the protector on)...but i KNOW i will scratch mine so mine stays on!
i tried it haha i went out golfing with it in my pocket and i guess there was a lot of pressure on my pocket on my downswing and it put a big crack on my screen
Daring, daring people...
Took mine off six months ago. No scratcheson the main screen. My camera glass cover has a few scratches though.
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I have been running mine with no screen protector since day1. No scratches at all. I don't abuse it or anything but I'm also not extremely careful. I personally just couldnt stand the rubbery feel and the degraded image. As a side note I actually apply some carnuba wax (very carefully) every couple of weeks and it helps a lot with the grease etc. Even makes it ultra slippery.
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I have been running mine with no screen protector since day1. No scratches at all. I don't abuse it or anything but I'm also not extremely careful. I personally just couldnt stand the rubbery feel and the degraded image. As a side note I actually apply some carnuba wax (very carefully) every couple of weeks and it helps a lot with the grease etc. Even makes it ultra slippery.
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good idea with the wax... gonna try it myself, haven't used a screen protector since July and my screen is like new
Running it nude here too, had a TINY thin scratch under 1cm long from my keyes. Luckily the screen kept getting dust under it so sprint replaced the glass for free.
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I like my screen protector from Otterbox. I'm not brave enough to go naked at this point. I'll wait until I've owned the phone a year and I'm closer to the replacement. Of course, I do pay for the insurance... Hmm. Perhaps I should ponder this more.
I don't use screen protectors because they don't feel right when it comes to touch, and they degrade the picture quality. Not only that, but glass is harder than virtually all metals so the chance of it getting scratched are pretty low. The only thing you really have to worry about is sand, but if your phone won't ever be exposed to sand then there's nothing to worry about.
IMO screen protectors are obsolete for capacitive touch screens. For the older plastic screens that were used for resistive touch screens though, it made more sense.
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Took mine off six months ago. No scratcheson the main screen. My camera glass cover has a few scratches though.
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Same here...I hate protectors/cases...have you ever rocked a case and protector, and then every once in a while took it all off to clean it up? Remember that feeling you had looking at it all cleaned up and in its true size right before you put all of that **** back on??! It looks a million times better! Why cover it back up??!! I've had mine naked since release date and for the exception of a few hair line scratches on my camera lens (no effect whatsoever on the quality of pics/vids), its still perfect!
I fumbled mine over this weird ornimental bronze ashtray and dinged up my otterbox screen protector in about ten places. I thought for sure the phone was done while it bounced across the ashtray, but the protector took all the punishment. They immediately sent out a complete replacement case (regardless of me telling them what I did and asking where I can buy just the screeny, awesome customer service). So I had the damaged protector removed for the three days I waited for shipping... and there is NO WAY I'm putting another protector on, this glass feels awesome, doesnt collect finger funk or microscopic finger scuffs. More responsive, image is sharp, the phone just feels slicker and faster. I still have the commuter case on the body at work but at home I gotta strip it down completely and revel in the sexiness of this phone. I'm done caring what happens to the phone now, just like the rest it will look like an old turd in two years and I'll be sporting something new anyway.
I'm starting to feel the same way... I've gone caseless the past two days. Maybe I'll take the screen protector off today.
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I like my screen protector from Otterbox. I'm not brave enough to go naked at this point. I'll wait until I've owned the phone a year and I'm closer to the replacement. Of course, I do pay for the insurance... Hmm. Perhaps I should ponder this more.
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i also like their screen protector, not much friction when sliding around finger
Currently naked and oh does she feel amazing lol
No case or screen protector and I sport it in my left front pants pocket all the time.
I had a nice slimmer case by sedio I think and then the corner clips broke so it was coming apart. Ordered a Otterbox case and was like omg... I could throw this thing like a baseball and I bet it could take the beating. Had the Otterbox on for a few weeks then I got tired of that oil slick effect under the screen protector and once it was naked there was no putting the clothes back on!
I am a little upset though, since taking it out of the case there are now 3 small pieces or dirt under the screen and its only been out of a case for maybe a week. The Evo I have is a replacement since my mic stop working on my original phone. It does have that screen separation issue.
I haven't used a screen protector since Day 1, which, for me, was back in early November 2010. I still don't have any scratches on my screen and agree with the op's sentiments that some screen protectors dilute the quality of the display.
I'm very careful to never place my EVO in my pocket with anything other than my Bluetooth headset. No spare change, no car keys, et cetera. I've also found that some relatively inexpensive microfiber cleaning clothes from Target are spectacular at removing fingerprints and grime from the screen when it does become dirty.
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I'm very careful to never place my EVO in my pocket with anything other than my Bluetooth headset. No spare change, no car keys, et cetera. I've also found that some relatively inexpensive microfiber cleaning clothes from Target are spectacular at removing fingerprints and grime from the screen when it does become dirty.
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I had a HTC Hero for about 1.5 years, completely naked since day 1. When I got rid of it, I only had a couple of small, barely noticeable scratches. It wasn't babied at all and it was dropped a few times. The only thing I used to clean that screen was whatever jean or shorts I had on.
Now if I can only get past being paranoid with the EVO ; there's nothing better than rockin' a naked phone.
I stopped using my case a few weeks ago, and haven't had any issues. Yesterday, I picked my wife up from the salon. While we were driving home, I had her answer a text for me. When we got home, she forgot it was in her lap, and just got out of the car. It hit the concrete right on the corner on the backside and scratched all the way down to the red. She got very upset about it, so I pretended it was no big deal...but DAMMIT! It was friggin MINT before that!
A month ago I peeled off the Zagg protector Best Buy put on when I bought it back in October. Not going back. Looks better, feels better.
Ahhhhhhh, freballin'
I went back to a screen protector already
Was at WorstBuy, looking at misc stuff, and this hot chick was pimping the Zagg bullet proof screen protector, well a few shake of her boobs in front of me, and I was sold. I am sucker.
Actually I LOVE this screen, has a weird sticky feel to it, very good traction on the finger, and even better doesn't seem to attract any grease, I like this much more than the clear Otterbox protector.
Combine this with the best case for the EVO, the Case-Mate "Tough" and this phone is ready for 2012.
Are they really that necessary? I had my hero for a while without one and never had a problem. I'm just saying, because I got the invisible shield one and now it sucks. For a couple months its cool, but after a while they just make my screen look ****ty. Peeling off one corner. And it looks like when I first attempted to put it on particles in the air, dust, etcetera stuck to it. There's no avoiding that. At a certain angle you can see the little particles. Its really lame I think I'm about to Peel this crap off.
Does anyone use on?
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The evo screen is much more durable than the hero screen was.
I used a zagg on my evo for several months but after seeing how much it was taking away from my "viewing pleasure" I took it off and haven't looked back. I actually dropped and cracked the corner of my evo a while back and before I sent it back I TRIED to scratch the screen with keys, knives, razor blades, rocks.. I literally couldn't scratch it. I'm sure a diamond ring would do the job but at this point, imo, no screen protector is worth the money or detracting from screen clarity.
I had an invisible shield for months and was able to live with it until it just got too nasty to look at... Had it off for a couple weeks now and can honestly say I should've saved my money and left it on the rack... just my .02
I've had an invisible shield since september, and had best buy install it. It looks great, but it feels weird to the touch. I was really paranoid about the seen getting ugly, but from what I've read, there's really nothing to worry about. My friend got rid of her shield after she ruined it, and she's pretty happy with it bare.
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So to add to the OP I would also like to ask those of you that go bare, do you keep your phone in your pants pocket? Does it get scratched by keys, change, etc. when taking it out or putting it back in your pocket? The reason I ask is because I use InvisibleShield and when it starts to look like crap I pay the $2.99 shipping and they send me a new one as long as I send the old one back within 60 days there are no other charges. I am on my 3rd InvisibleShield on my EVO now, but I would seriously consider going bare if it is truly that hard to scratch the screen. Thanks.
It is truly hard to scratch the screen. I've had a bare screen on my Evo forever and I can't imagine it otherwise. Dropping it and cracking the screen is another story
Bare since day one and zero scratches. I carry my keys in a different pocket tho.
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I would recommend the Realook screen protectors. You can hardly tell it's even there. You have to be really careful when you install them. Smallest piece of dirt under them will really mess it up. I got my EVO at launch and just recently added the screen protector. I had a few scratches but nothing major.
I just bought a couple sets of these
http://www.overstock.com/Electronics/Screen-Protector-for-HTC-EVO-4G-Pack-of-2/5497913/product.html
I've had a screen protector on my EVO since I got it on launch day. I had the Zagg on there for a little while but I hated the way it felt and it started to turn yellow after only about a month. I had several other protectors I bought from Sprint and such but when I got my Commuter case I put the Otterbox protector on there and I've had it on since. My Otterbox protector was starting to get a bit scratched up so I was looking for something to replace it. I got an email from Overstock telling me that I had $10 credit so I went to look and see what they had. The protectors I got had a very good rating and I have to agree, these are the best I've had on my phone so far. They are very smooth and clear, good stiffness and thickness on the plastic so I think they'll hold up well. Best of all, only $5 for 2 of them, you really can't beat that price. I don't know if you really need a protector but I'm ultra paranoid and I just like the security of knowing it's on there.
I use one for sure but it does take away from viewing. Pretty scratched up now so I will probably replace. Not looking forward to installing and trying to get dust free, I am very picky so it takes me much time to get it right.
I did buy the Zagg Invisishield, however I never installed it. I just couldn't get it right and ended up making the screen protector look like crap.
Needless to say, after 9 months of having no "shield" I did finally get a small scratch. This is after bouncing my phone off of pavement, blacktop, hardwood floors, and carpet. The scratch is unnoticeable unless you're at the right viewing angle, and you can't feel it unless you actually search for it with your finger nail. My phone does have 2 cracks (Power button & volume down rocker) and the corners are pretty chipped.
Gotta love that Gorilla Glass.
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I use one for sure but it does take away from viewing. Pretty scratched up now so I will probably replace. Not looking forward to installing and trying to get dust free, I am very picky so it takes me much time to get it right.
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I'm pretty picky as well. I had a couple chunks of dust under mine after installing it last night and I just used a piece of tape to lift a corner and another to get the dust out, worked great. Installation with the protectors I linked above took about 15min.
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I did buy the Zagg Invisishield, however I never installed it. I just couldn't get it right and ended up making the screen protector look like crap.
Needless to say, after 9 months of having no "shield" I did finally get a small scratch. This is after bouncing my phone off of pavement, blacktop, hardwood floors, and carpet. The scratch is unnoticeable unless you're at the right viewing angle, and you can't feel it unless you actually search for it with your finger nail. My phone does have 2 cracks (Power button & volume down rocker) and the corners are pretty chipped.
Gotta love that Gorilla Glass.
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The EVO doesn't have Gorilla Glass
wow that pretty good i might get one if you can get as many as you want only have to pay the shipping thanks. I have one on now but it is peeling at the corners and there are so many air bubbles i hate it i am going to go bare or buy one of these
ya it does i think. pretty sure because it is very durable
I use the anti glare ones, they sort of distort a little, but my fingers glide across the screen so much easier
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I got some on Amazon for 50 cents a piece. (6 pack for $3) They are the crystal clear ones, so you can't really even tell it's there. At that price, I will definitely use them. I wouldn't pay the insane prices that Zagg or some of the others charge though.
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I hate the screen for some reason. Zagg is sso much better for me
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on Android OS. We now have CyanogenMod.
PsychoFox13 said:
I did buy the Zagg Invisishield, however I never installed it. I just couldn't get it right and ended up making the screen protector look like crap.
Needless to say, after 9 months of having no "shield" I did finally get a small scratch. This is after bouncing my phone off of pavement, blacktop, hardwood floors, and carpet. The scratch is unnoticeable unless you're at the right viewing angle, and you can't feel it unless you actually search for it with your finger nail. My phone does have 2 cracks (Power button & volume down rocker) and the corners are pretty chipped.
Gotta love that Gorilla Glass.
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Ya....the evo doesn't have gorilla glass buddy...
Phantom skinz feels and looks like its not even there. However, the screen guard itself does get scratched.
I use the SGP STEINHEIL Anti Fingerprint ... best thing ever
Just wondering because I stopped using them with the Captivate. I did get a RealLook when this phone was new but have since dumped it. I have carried the phone in my pocket with coins and even keys at times and nary a scratch. The glass is far better to slide on in its native state.
I never used cases because they made the phone thick and skins only protect against scratches which for a device I may have all of 18 months doesn't matter much. Its a handset not a work of art. LOL One of the features I like best is how thin the handset is and how slick the glass is in it's native state.....
The back case is nearly indestructible and easily replaceable.
So who else doesn't go for the $20 "screen protectors" and $20 cases? The only case I would think would protect a phone in a drop would be a very soft shock absorbing one that doesn't transfer the shck to the device anyway which collects crap and makes it difficult to get out of ones pocket.
As far as resale goes I found I may get $25-$50 less for a phone with wear marks. Less Money that would have been spent on "protective devices anyway...I sold a NEW in the box Captivate for $229 and a used one for $190 with wear...(and am currently looking for a beat up working Captivate for a spare.)
There are a lot of people who doesn't use a 20 US$ case or protective screen. But IMO, that's a bad idea. That screen could get scratched and it also could get damaged if you drop it. All depends on how you care the device. I think it's better to have a protective screen than having a scratch on it.
I care about myself and not on the 'bare' list. Have a protective screen and a CM Tough.
Regards.
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There are a lot of people who doesn't use a 20 US$ case or protective screen. But IMO, that's a bad idea. That screen could get scratched and it also could get damaged if you drop it. All depends on how you care the device. I think it's better to have a protective screen than having a scratch on it.
I care about myself and not on the 'bare' list. Have a protective screen and a CM Tough.
Regards.
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Same here. Why would I risk a 600$ device for a few bucks?
I don't care if my case make my phone thicker, I'll use a 3200mA battery anway.
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I've never used cases on phones but have ordered a Neo Hybrid today, should be with me by the end of the week...
Dropped the current bane of my existence a number of times, perils of being a biker...
Phone is Wednesday so I'll have a couple days with it bare, I'm optimistic that I'll be converted to a case user... The Neo looks great and before I got lumbered with the BB I was using a Desire so I'm used to that thickness anyway...
OK the question was for those WHO DO NOT use a case...I am well aware of the minions who are anal about scratches and dings or the worrisome drop now and then..
I just wanted to see how many do not use either and just use their handsets as they were designed. I understand completely why those who do buy cases and "screen protectors" do so. I also understand the fear factor used in selling "various highly technological" pieces of clear plastic for $10 for the Gorilla glass.
I actually tried to scratch my glass with a key and could not while a friend watched in horror. LOL "Scratch resistant" is an understatement for Corning's glass. A small scratch would not bother me if it did happen though. But I do know it would take a lot to do so.
I don't really like cases and screen protector. I did not use a case or screen protector for my sgs1 and its always kept in my pocket. After 5 months it got a small scratch on screen and around the casing. I sold it for £180 when I got GS2. I was not planning to get a case for it but after a week scratches on the back appear just from putting on top of the desk and moving it around. I had to buy a case for it which im not really satisfied. I recently bought another case barely there chrome but sent it back coz it looks cheap.
I would prefer no case if only sammy put a different finish on the back. I don't think gs2 will need screen protector as it is glass. it won't get scratch(i hope). If it drops and break. I'll just claim it on the insurance to get it sorted.
I like to feel the phone and how light and thin it is.
But when I'm not using it I have a Mofi case + a DIY Aluminium case to protect it.
+ I'm always very careful with my equipment.
I have dropped my phones (yes, in all of my phones in the past 4 years) a grand total of 2 or 3 times. I take very good care of my phones, but I always at least have a thin case. But one thing that I'll never do is go without a screen protector. If the back or sides scratch, oh well. Value dropped. But if the screen gets scratch, that would bother me until I get a new phone. It ruins the image. So when I'm about to get a new phone, I order off e-cell those cheapo screen protectors that work VERY well, which I never change because they do a very good job! They usually take about 4-5 days to arrive (from the UK to here in Spain). I like those screen protectors, too. Hehe.
I don't use a screen protector or a case. Had the phone about 3 months now, have developed some very light scratches on the screen which you can only see with the display off. I think they're in the oleophobic layer on the outside of the glass and not the screen itself.
Why? Because I can't stand the way a plastic screen protector feels, my finger drags across them and the image is always blurry.
This is one slippery mofo. Any skins out there? Less than 24 hours and this thing keeps slipping off what I thought were flat level surfaces. If I set it flat on the palm of my hand or on a newspaper on a table, I can watch it slowly inch its way to its doom.
I hate to admit I fell for this line from LG:
MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure IV “Transit Drop”)Shock Resistant
Compliant with a military standards test (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure IV “Transit Drop”). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in controlled environment. Do not attempt.
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But if you actually look up what this means... you see its pure and simple marketing buII**** as your "controlled environment" can consist of a careful 4 foot drop onto plywood.
So yes.. skins to keep this thing from slipping are needed.
I ordered the Invisible Phone Guard front/back and will show how it works here when it is received. ATT was supposed to give me a screen protector.
I attached a picture to show what happened here. This is from 2 or 3 falls only 2'5" drop onto a laminate floor. The scratches cannot be seen without good light and the photos were taken using a DSLR and macro lens.. so it isn't terrible, but rest assured this has weakened the gorilla glass and the front screen will eventually shatter if it keeps jumping off tables.
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Apr 13, 15:55 EDT
Hey ######!
Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we have no plans to support the LG G8 ThinQ, as there is simply not enough demand to justify adding it to our portfolio at this time. Sorry about that. Let us know if there is anything else we can help with, and have a great day!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EDYQG6Q7JY
i found this to be a good review of the BodyGuardz Pure Arc Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for the G8 ThinQ
i thought it was a shill channel looking at other reviews, but he seems to hate this. it fits GREAT, but only has adhesives on the sides and has a visible dot matrix.
on top of that, he says there is an unnatural hollow feel to it due to the adhesive not being full screen. i imagine this will negatively affect the oled speaker.
this is a $50 screen protector that AT&T is giving away as a part of a promotion.
skins... not much out there and only dbrand has responded (with a NEVER).
the Invisible Phone Guard screen protector was OK and visibility was good, but i found the sound to be very slightly muffled as if it is dampening a certain high frequency.
i'm keeping the back on until i find a decent skin.
this film seems like it will blemish easily. it certainly gets dirty easily. pics here...
Having this phone for a few days now and the OP was not lying about how slippery this phone is. A case or skin is a definite must have!
Ordered a Ringke Fusion X.
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I ordered this case - https://www.ebay.com/itm/273759783563 - I should be getting it later today, I'll post about how well it works.
No sooner did I post this than it came in the mail. Fits on easy, stays on snugly. It's matte rubber without feeling like you're holding a car tire. I had one for my Nexus 6P I really liked and this feels equally good.
This thing is indeed incredibly slippery. I think I'm just going to be extra careful about where I put it down (it's not too slippery in my hands I find, just on certain surfaces), I hate hiding the slick design of the phone with a case. This is also the first phone I've had in a very long time where the camera doesn't bulge out the back, which I really appreciate and don't want to diminish with a case.
doblebo said:
This is one slippery mofo. Any skins out there? Less than 24 hours and this thing keeps slipping off what I thought were flat level surfaces. If I set it flat on the palm of my hand or on a newspaper on a table, I can watch it slowly inch its way to its doom.
I hate to admit I fell for this line from LG:
But if you actually look up what this means... you see its pure and simple marketing buII**** as your "controlled environment" can consist of a careful 4 foot drop onto plywood.
So yes.. skins to keep this thing from slipping are needed.
I ordered the Invisible Phone Guard front/back and will show how it works here when it is received. ATT was supposed to give me a screen protector.
I attached a picture to show what happened here. This is from 2 or 3 falls only 2'5" drop onto a laminate floor. The scratches cannot be seen without good light and the photos were taken using a DSLR and macro lens.. so it isn't terrible, but rest assured this has weakened the gorilla glass and the front screen will eventually shatter if it keeps jumping off tables.
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Well there are a number of skins now at the varies skin sites though I personally skipped them and simply put the phone into an Otterbox Defender case.
I used a cheap curved glass screen protector ( was like $9) and some loca glue (like $10) to make a DIY full adhesive whitestone kit.
hey everyone - just got my lg g8 a few days ago. i got my case and glass screen protector yesterday. in my head i feel like maybe the screen protector is 'muting' the sound from the screen. has anyone else noticed this, or is it just in my head?
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hey everyone - just got my lg g8 a few days ago. i got my case and glass screen protector yesterday. in my head i feel like maybe the screen protector is 'muting' the sound from the screen. has anyone else noticed this, or is it just in my head?
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I have not had that issue and I am using a Supershieldz screen protector however my brother who is using an Iphone 7 recently had that issue with one due to a screen protector he picked up at Walmart though it resolved once he removed it.
It's amazing to watch this phone slowly creep off of my wireless charger, which has a rubbery grippy surface! My case arrives today...
I'm using slickwraps for the back of my phone and I like it. I would say they are slightly less precise than dbrand, but still great quality. If people would like photos, please let me know.
I'm using a Nillkin slim case, adds no bulk and provides some grippiness.
I also have a Spigen Crystal Clear gel case that's very nice, but is more bulky than the Nillkin.
As for screen protectors, i've found that glass ones are useless for this phone. I tried a couple full adhesive brands with the idea that i would fill the little gap on the edges with LOCA but of the 6 protectors that i applied, they all had a problem sticking fully in some flat areas of the screen. It was always the exact same spots so I came to the conclusion that the LG screen itself isn't 100% flat in those areas so I settled on the Ringke Dual Easy Film screen protector.
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Weston
You may want to think about giving the Skinomi Full Body Skin a try. It definitely keeps my phone from slipping off of surfaces, giving the phone a bit of a plastic-rubber feel while still letting the beauty of the phone show through. The back protector doesn't interfere with any cases and offers a bit of mental relief for those times you want to carry your phone without a case.
Dude, I had my g8 for 2 days. Was in. The washroom and the phone was on a roll of toilet paper (the flat side, obviously haha) and got a notification. Before I knew it the phone slid off and landed on the bottom right corner, heard an alarming "tink" sound but didn't think anything of it. A few mins later I saw a small crack, then I looked again and realized that there were multiple cracks on the screen. Ended up getting it replaced by my carrier, I said it was damaged in shipping. Point is that this phone is a glass cannon: it's very powerful for specs but it will have a broken screen if you sneeze on it the wrong way. This is one of the massive downsides to the new gorilla glass. Sure it's scratch resistant but with the wrong amount of pressure it will get destroyed :/
doblebo said:
This is one slippery mofo. Any skins out there? Less than 24 hours and this thing keeps slipping off what I thought were flat level surfaces. If I set it flat on the palm of my hand or on a newspaper on a table, I can watch it slowly inch its way to its doom.
I hate to admit I fell for this line from LG:
But if you actually look up what this means... you see its pure and simple marketing buII**** as your "controlled environment" can consist of a careful 4 foot drop onto plywood.
So yes.. skins to keep this thing from slipping are needed.
I ordered the Invisible Phone Guard front/back and will show how it works here when it is received. ATT was supposed to give me a screen protector.
I attached a picture to show what happened here. This is from 2 or 3 falls only 2'5" drop onto a laminate floor. The scratches cannot be seen without good light and the photos were taken using a DSLR and macro lens.. so it isn't terrible, but rest assured this has weakened the gorilla glass and the front screen will eventually shatter if it keeps jumping off tables.
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I've dropped this thing so many times because it's so slippery. Seems like every other week I hear it jump off a table a few minutes after I leave the room.
I have a crack on 3 corners, but nothing across the screen. My case (which I tend to take off when connecting it to things such as controllers or some USB cables) almost hides the cracks.
However, these are more like small missing chunks of glass on the corners. I've never had such a fragile phone. I tried super glue on the corners to keep it from spreading, but eventually just went to town on the corners with silicone conformal coating that I had sitting around. It seems to be working great and keeps the little shards coated and sort of glued in there. I kind of prefer this to replacing the screen as replacements have only gone down slightly to around $150 shipped from China and I know I'll just end up breaking that one.
There's always been one or two deal breakers with all of my LG phones and that's why I kept going to a different manufacturer as soon as I could. I hate to say it but after this, I'm never going back to LG again no matter what cool unique feature they're wooing me with.
I basically used this phone with a broken screen for 5 months. Replacements are still $150 (better than $200 back when it broke). It dropped approximately 1.5ft face down onto a clay tile floor and front screen has cracks all over. It almost looks somewhat inverted now as if the screen was designed to have tension. Well I went and got a note 10+ and man it is great to have a real phone again. Doesn't have some of the edgy LG stuff that I really loved and theres no headphone jack... but bigger/brighter screen that isn't broken is so nice to have. Good luck with your screens guys.... I'll replace mine when the price is reasonable and either go back to using it or put it on ebay.
Jaa-Yoo said:
I'm using a Nillkin slim case, adds no bulk and provides some grippiness.
I also have a Spigen Crystal Clear gel case that's very nice, but is more bulky than the Nillkin.
As for screen protectors, i've found that glass ones are useless for this phone. I tried a couple full adhesive brands with the idea that i would fill the little gap on the edges with LOCA but of the 6 protectors that i applied, they all had a problem sticking fully in some flat areas of the screen. It was always the exact same spots so I came to the conclusion that the LG screen itself isn't 100% flat in those areas so I settled on the Ringke Dual Easy Film screen protector.
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I have reached the same conclusion about the screen not being flat enough to utilize a hard glass protector even if you avoid the very curved edge portions. I tried the curved, glued only on the edge types first but that always had a weird optical effect and wasn't very ruggedly glued on, none in the middle. Why? I haven't tried using whitestone glue yet.
So the suggested one sounds interesting. https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Compa...dge-Application/dp/B07NHMBNLH#customerReviews
I think I'll watch the videos first.
I also found these but yes a firm, solid piece of glass is a no go IMHO. Not a fan of these new case designs for all the new phones. Why de do dat?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQD2BCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MkrHDb48GTKZN
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QB9MN28/
Still hoping for a solution. I had great luck with Spigen Crystal screen protector SGP10855 for my LG G3 which is hard but I believe would be flexible enough if it skipped the curved edges but they don't make anything like that?
UPDATE: After watching the LG G8 video on YouTube I decided to go with the Rinke.
I'll report back. This will be 4th type attempted.
I put it on this morning. It is pretty easy to get this on with good alignment and no bubbles.
Two things.
1. If you watch the YouTube instructions the place where the dust dust cleaning sticky backing splits in half does leave a slightly perceptable crease in the soft protector. Maybe it will smooth out with time? It did not with the squeegee.
2. It's soft so you can possibly nick with your fingernails and it's also easy to lift an edge ever so slightly during final finishing so be careful.
I see no installation flaws but it also isn't a hard glass but then those do not install properly even when undersized because the screen is not level as you get near the edges as far as 1/4" away. The film eliminates this issue but will it protect and stay on.
We shall see.
I sell a lot of these devices and it is even hard to photograph them on a smooth surface because they will start around on my table. Put it in a case, the screens are expensive.