Hey all,
If you know me from the Thunderbolt subforums, you know about my polls! I think it's fascinating to survey other people about their Android devices, and today is no different.
I use an Incipio Silicrylic case with my new Galaxy Nexus, however it feels so much better, lighter, dare I say awesomer naked.
So have at the poll, folks!
Come on, I'm ready!! Lol
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Thanks for making the poll, I also love to see surveys on how others are fairing with their Nexus's. For me I have one tiny little scratch on the bezel right above the screen. Though to see it you have to catch it in just the right light with the phone at a certain angle so it doesn't bother me at all. Got it after I decided to take off my screen protector and switch to a thin case (Cruzerlite's Androidified TPU) since the new Nexus is coming out soon. And I figured if I do somehow get a deep enough scratch to bother me I can always just fill it in with on XO Skin =)
I've dropped my phone a few times, it just bounces and all is well.
Phone is unblemished except a few scratches on the screen protector.
Mistreated mine in 5/10 condition still love it do keeping it around
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Not a mark anywhere on my all naked 10 month old GN!
Naked but put on my Incipio case (rubber and plastic combo) for work. I had a screen protector for a while, but I can't handle it even if there's one dust particle under the protector. One or two minor scratches, but only seen at weird angles. I honestly didn't expect this thing to be so tough. Haha!
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I'm pretty darn strict when it comes taking care of my devices. Mostly due to the fact that I won't have the money to get another one. In general, I just like to take care of the things that I have. That said, my Nexus is used (no case) and thus has a couple teeny tiny crumb size knicks on the bottom left and right.9.9/10. Can't see them unless the phone is up to your face. Screen is flawless. As for dropping it, only once I BELIEVE, but it was on the carpet.
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Mine has done fine mostly naked except screen protector. Only damage occurred from a violent drop on concrete...or well, not so much a drop as a collapse of the pile of boxes I had the phone placed on top of, throwing it onto concrete....so yeah, there's a scuffed corner or two.
I just bumped it so people would see it, it went to page 2, but replies are welcome too!
You guys can see poll results, right? Looks like scratches on the screen are almost as common as no scratches on the screen.... It's not Gorilla Glass, right? Some reinforced alternative?
I have a hairline scratch on the screen only visible when the screen is off and at a certain angle. Still irks me at times though
Top left part of the screen is pushed in a bit, by about a millimeter... came like that :/ otherwise perfect
With all the reports of scratching, I'm starting to think a case isn't necessary.
As far as I'm concerned, a case isn't worth it if the phone is damaged, I would never bother with a case on a used phone.
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I just bumped it so people would see it, it went to page 2, but replies are welcome too!
You guys can see poll results, right? Looks like scratches on the screen are almost as common as no scratches on the screen.... It's not Gorilla Glass, right? Some reinforced alternative?
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My Galaxy with gorilla glass held up much better this thing scratches easily
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Ngo93 said:
Thanks for making the poll, I also love to see surveys on how others are fairing with their Nexus's. For me I have one tiny little scratch on the bezel right above the screen. Though to see it you have to catch it in just the right light with the phone at a certain angle so it doesn't bother me at all. Got it after I decided to take off my screen protector and switch to a thin case (Cruzerlite's Androidified TPU) since the new Nexus is coming out soon. And I figured if I do somehow get a deep enough scratch to bother me I can always just fill it in with on XO Skin =)
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You're talking about the TPU case on Amazon with the Android on the back that comes in like 6 different colors? How is it? I hear it has a wrist strap loop on like the upper right hand corner (bad spot, no?), but it looks like the thread or whatever would be crammed between the case and the GalNex...
Interesting results, folks... Bumping this for everyone's benefit (arguably everyone's benefit...).
Mine has a couple of nicks on the lower left corner. They look like a cat tried to bite into it (which is probably what happened) because I've only had this phone for 3-4 weeks and haven't dropped it.
Mine isn't even dirty(only had it for 5 months though)
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Mine is mint condition, using it naked except for screen guard. A few very minute scratch on the rear . 9/10
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Anyone? Does the screen scratch easily? The screen is my main worry.
TPU case and no screen protector for me. Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1384218
Ok now that would bother the crap out of me. Maybe I should get a screen protector.
I posted this in the other thread regarding a screen protector:
I've never found a screen protector that doesn't take away from both the look and feel of the screen. This is why I don't use screen protectors. In my opinion, I'll take a few minor scratches and marks that occur from normal use over screwing up the look and feel of the screen by putting on a screen protector. If you're not happy w/ the way the screen looks and/or feels w/ the protector, then what's the point? It kind of defeats the purpose. This is the conclusion I've come to after being disappointed using screen protectors on some of my previous phones.
Also, notice that I said minor scratches, i.e., the kind you have to really look for under a bright light to see. If you're the type of person that isn't particularly careful with your phone (i.e., my wife), by all means, get a screen protector.
Just my two cents.
I've had my Galaxy Nexus for two weeks now, no case, no screen protector, no scratches.
I wouldn't mind minor scratches either, but that one looks deep. How did he do it? He doesn't say in the first post.
naked and loving it!
Have had mine since Thanksgiving and no case or screen protector. I just watch what else is in my pockets with it.
I've been using it without anything for the past 2 weeks and loving it. Touchwood
I was gonna streak at work today but i had no where to put my phone. Touch wood.
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I'm totally streaking. But I definitely keep the GN away from things like keys and spare change. I liked the neoprene sleeve that came with the Nexus One. Will probably get one for the GN soon.
Ive been lucky
In the 6 years I have owned smart phones, I have never used a screen protector. But I do use cases.
Body skin and screen protector here....
Never used a case or screen protector. Never had a scratched screen. Just keep your phone pocket empty and clean.
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Streaking over 2 weeks....just enjoy your phone!
I generally don't like cases as they take away from the design of the phone. I also haven't had luck with screen protectors that are worth a damn. I avoid putting it in the same pocket with my keys though or anything metal for that matter.
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It's like putting plastic on the couch! Just enjoy the damn thing and keep it away from keys and change! I just got mine so will baby it for a week or two and then it will be back to business as usual!
No case and no protector. Not willing to sacrifice beauty of display or feel. I'd rather buy a new screen if I ever get to scratch this one than deal with any protector for the next year or two.
My experience has been that it is easy too scratch. Treating it exactly like my old moto cliq I've acquired 3 very minor scratches in 2 weeks. Admittedly minor... hut I'm not waiting for it become a problem, my screen protector is in the mail.
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this is definitely too beautiful of a device to cover up. A case is out of the question. though I noticed a hairline scratch on the top left corner of mine out of nowhere, leading me to the conclusion that, at the very least, the coating is a weak point. I decided to go with a steinheil ultra screen protector and although it doesn't cover the whole thing, it looks and feels great. certainly eases my worries a lot more. basically, it's the minimal amount of aesthetic interference (if you can call it that) for pretty decent screen protection.
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Walking down the hall today carrying my laptop and phone, wasn't even thinking and phone slipped out and dropped on the ceramic tile floor.
It has no case and no screen protector.
It fell from slightly above waist high.
When I picked up the phone, the back plate had 2 notches that were partially unseated at the top of the phone. I re-seated them and inspected the phone closely. NO DAMAGE!!
Not a single scratch on the screen and no scratches on the body, whew!
Way to go Samsung!
Glad to hear there were no casualties today
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you are lucky. That's a warning, get a screen protector and a case now!
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you are lucky. That's a warning, get a screen protector and a case now!
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Or just a case since most cases have front parts to prevent screen damage.
First phone I actually use a screen protector and case on.
I came from a LG G2x and a Blackberry (personal and work). Maybe I'm freaked out about not having a fall back anymore. But the phone is thin enough that a case doesn't add too much more.
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player911 said:
First phone I actually use a screen protector and case on.
I came from a LG G2x and a Blackberry (personal and work). Maybe I'm freaked out about not having a fall back anymore. But the phone is thin enough that a case doesn't add too much more.
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Agreed, simply because cases provide a better grip to the phone especially for such a big phone.
I had a similar situation and dropped it in the bathroom floor from my pocket. 1 or 2 notches came off the back cover. Everything else is fine.
I dropped my Nexus S on the street and result 2 quite noticeable notches on the corners , I guess the surface was pretty hard and rough. At least I was lucky enough for the screen which is without a protector results fine.
Dropped every single phone I've ever had once or twice, my Desire is destroyed, I keep it as a spare, my Hero survived with minor wear marks, my SGS2 had one tiny scratch on the screen and a few marks around the edges of the phone, my month old Galaxy Nexus so far is spotless, touch wood.
I have a very very faint half inch long scratch near my earpiece. Thinking about getting a case. Probably not, I don't like them. I still need to get the spare battery.
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You guys are stupid she doesn't need screen protector or a case.
You need some crazy glue humpdy dumpdy lol
I was drunk and dropped my gs2 then kicked it on a tiled Floor the thing went in three pieces put it back together and away I went . Ha plastic fantastic they say.
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I'm not rocking a case either and haven't really has a serious drop or anything yet (knock on wood) but one thing I have noticed is the gray material around edge and back (not the back rubber cover) is completely terrible. The slightest of dings takes chunks out of it. Why would they use such a cheap material that has no durability at all?
Also I've see several people taking keys to their display on YouTube. Are they aware that this screen isn't Gorilla Glass? I have some very faint hairline scratches on my screen that can't be seen unless looked at certain angles but it definitely isn't scratch resistant especially considering I haven't don't anything really that would cause the scratches. Still don't even know how they got there. Don't put phone in pocket with keys or usually anything and never lay face down.
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I like my phones like I like my woman (well my wife). Naked.
OP you definitely got lucky though.
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I'm not rocking a case either and haven't really has a serious drop or anything yet (knock on wood) but one thing I have noticed is the gray material around edge and back (not the back rubber cover) is completely terrible. The slightest of dings takes chunks out of it. Why would they use such a cheap material that has no durability at all?
Also I've see several people taking keys to their display on YouTube. Are they aware that this screen isn't Gorilla Glass? I have some very faint hairline scratches on my screen that can't be seen unless looked at certain angles but it definitely isn't scratch resistant especially considering I haven't don't anything really that would cause the scratches. Still don't even know how they got there. Don't put phone in pocket with keys or usually anything and never lay face down.
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True it does not have gorilla glass but it has sammys version of it. You wont get glass scratches from keys, you get that from dirt or sand making its way into your pocket and rubbing against the screen. As far as the plastic goes, that doesnt do so well when marked with keys
My heart would have stopped if that happened. I don't get cases because I feel I'm that much more secure with them, but most cases tend to give me a better grip- which I'd want anyways. I've not gotten a screen protector yet, as I haven't found one that I like. I want one that provides scratch resistant qualities, but isn't gummy like invisible shield.
Whilst staggering home on new year's eve I dropped mine onto the road, I have two little chips on one corner but other than that, no damage. (No case, no screen protector)
I was so disappointed with myself the next day but then I realised how incredibly lucky I was that it didn't suffer any more damage, especially the screen!
This may sound dumb but if you don't have a screen protector, avoid putting the phone face down. I believe that - along with picking up the phone carelessly whilst face down contributed to my extremely small scratch.
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I'll try to be as helpful as possible: Hot.
Their is no way I could feel safe sporting this phone without a screen protector, but I have noticed that after dropping it twice on concrete, there are no visible marks. There is however, a slight hairline scratch on the screen from the first 12 hours I had it before I installed the screen protector and also before it was dropped.
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Call me a freak, but I don't care... I've had the phone for 2 weeks now and not taking off the standard screen cover that comes with it till my protector gets shipped.. should arrive in a couple of days... Also ordered a case...
Here's my story: I was sitting on my couch watching tv and mess in with my phone at the same time. I'm holding the phone in my left hand and decide to reach for the remote and change the channel. Unexpectedly somehow as I was reaching the phone slips from my hand and lands hard on my tile floor.
This was from couch height. The phone landed on a corner and then proceeded to fall flat on the screen.
I have no case (put off getting one..) and no screen protector. Just great.. I knew my phone was doomed.
I'm terrified I've heard about how fragile the s3 is and that gorrila glass 2 is all just crap and doesn't protect. I'm sure that my screen cracked at least a little. I pick up the phone... Nothing!
There's absolutely nothing wrong with the phone. The screen is not cracked there is no scratches or scuff marks everything is perfect. Mint condition
I'm very happy and can say that the phone is not that fragie. I think it can withstand some minor accidental drops.
Needless to say I have a case on the way, can't let this happen again!
Just thought I'd share.
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Link to where u bought the case?
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Link to where u bought the case?
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Lol.
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Lol.
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Well he DID order a case
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Haha yeah after the drop I ordered the otterbox commuter (white) from amazon.
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I hate cases and haven't used one in many, many phones. I have had minor scratches and scuffs because of that but haven't broken a single one (*knocks on wood*). I am pretty cautious about my phones though. I just love the feel of a new smartphone and a case absolutely ruins it, even more so for the screen protectors. Every time I try out someone's phone with a screen protector it drives me crazy, feels awful and builds up grime/finger grease/dirt even worse than the glass.
I couldn't stand the thought of putting a case on such a sleek thin phone. I met a guy who came into my job who had an SPIGEN Ultra Thin Air case. It adds virtually no bulk to the device and looks nice. I doubt it provides tons of protection but definitely will help for drops on the corners.
I haven't put a case on any of my Android phones, but I just put a case on my SGS3 for 2 reasons. It keeps the camera from contacting (dirty) surfaces if I lay it on its back, and it keeps the buttons from getting accidentally pressed during handling and/or passing around to show off a picture or other screen.
When I got it, I mainly thought I would try it for the camera protection (I'm not so much worried about damage to the lens cover as I am about having to constantly wipe it off to keep the view clean). I only discovered the button protection benefit after putting it on and handling it for a few minutes.
To me, the button protection is the key advantage as every Android phone that I've ever had has been a bear to try to share/show off pictures on. Perhaps my G1 wasn't so bad, but my Nexus One, my G2, and my Sensation all had the issue that if I brought up a picture and handed it to someone they would inevitably hand it back in a few seconds because they had locked the screen - or I'd get it back on silent mode because they'd rested their thumb on the volume keys. This past weekend at a party it got so bad that when I handed it to someone they would treat it like I was handing them a radioactive snowflake - they'd be so afraid to touch it or hold it that they would then end up brushing the screen and hitting the soft keys and mess up what was displayed for fear of hitting a real button. Now, I think those issues will be a thing of the past, or at least much less of a problem.
My case is a Cygnett matte slim case from Frys. It gives a little more holding friction which is a good thing, and while that makes it slightly less easy to slide into a tight pocket, it isn't really "grabby" enough to make pockets a problem. It's more of a soft textured plastic friction than a rubberized friction.
That's awesome!!! Just at least get a gloss clear TPU case from Amazon... it's 100% clear and it protects your phone, as if you have no case on it! Don't forget a screen protector lol...
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That's awesome!!! Just at least get a gloss clear TPU case from Amazon... it's 100% clear and it protects your phone, as if you have no case on it! Don't forget a screen protector lol...
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Downside is that the TPU case will no longer be clear in 3 weeks :/ It'll start to yellow.
You got lucky. Did the floor have carpet or a tile floor? I had the samething happend to me many years with my HTC T-Mobile Dash, it was charging, I picked it up and dropped on the carpet (maybe 3 feet) and shatterd the screen. Lucky for me I found a screen on ebay and replaced it for about $50. I can't imangine how much a new screen would cost for the S3.
It was a tile floor not carpet. And yeah I did get lucky...I can't afford to break this phone. Spent all my money on it. Still waiting on that white commuter case to ship though it's taking freaking forever!
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At least there was not any sustainable damage to it. With my luck, it would have shattered. Still, great news to hear that it has some resistance to it.
Dropped my SGS3 twice, face down both times. First time on a tile floor and the second time on concrete. This was prior to having any screen protector or case. I have two light scratches as a result, which are only visible at the right angle.
Can't really complain, was expecting the screen to break with the reports we've been hearing.
I would definitely cry if I dropped this phone. The S3 is too amazing to fall! I put a case on mine for that reason but I take it out every so often just so I can enjoy the nice slippery but sexy feeling of it naked lol.
I got the ghost armor kit for this phone in carbon fiber white on my white version. Not using the screen protectors at the moment.
It gives the phone a custom look and keeps one from getting scratches on the back and bezel.
Or covers up the ones you already got rocking naked
Makes it less slippery too
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Monsters that sounds pretty cool, could you share some more info. Where did you get it and for how much? Was it pretty easy to install ? Also could you post some pics?
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Monsters that sounds pretty cool, could you share some more info. Where did you get it and for how much? Was it pretty easy to install ? Also could you post some pics?
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Just got the otter box defender..every drop test I've seen ends up with shatterd screen..this is just gotta b one of the most fragile android phones..probly cuz screen size and how rounded it is..my sensation lasted about 2 years no case and I dropped it plenty that thing was a tank..HTC lost my cash this buy tho how am I supposed to settle for a one s or a g nexus or one x with no expandable storage or battery!
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I got the ghost armor kit for this phone in carbon fiber white on my white version. Not using the screen protectors at the moment.
It gives the phone a custom look and keeps one from getting scratches on the back and bezel.
Or covers up the ones you already got rocking naked
Makes it less slippery too
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Man I forgot about Ghost Armour. I had it for my iphone and loved how slim it kept it but protected it. I am gonna go check it out for the s3 this weekend. Do they cover up any of the front of the phone? Or is there anyway you can upload a couple pictures of it.
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I recently won a bid on ebay for a note II so naturally i want to protect it the best i can. I am the type of person who can be a bit hard on phones. I drop them, sometimes things can fall on them and so on so i need good protection. I pretty much have an otterbox on everything i own so i figured i would order one for my note II. Im wondering if i made a mistake because the reviews im reading arent very good. Can anyone comment about the case on the note II? Most things im reading is the outside stretches quickly and the plastic screen protector really diminishes the quality of the screen. If this is a bad case, can someone recommend the best solution for protecting the phone AND the screen, even if its two seperate parts.
I have the otterbox for note 2. Hasn't stretched at all. It's a chore to get it off really.
My wife's gs3 otterbox has stretched. But this one is much better.
It's great for falls, but it's not sealed as much as the evo otterbox. Not sure this case would save the note 2 from a fall in the dog water bowl like evo did.
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I have the otterbox for note 2. Hasn't stretched at all. It's a chore to get it off really.
My wife's gs3 otterbox has stretched. But this one is much better.
It's great for falls, but it's not sealed as much as the evo otterbox. Not sure this case would save the note 2 from a fall in the dog water bowl like evo did.
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How bad does the screen protector deminish screen quality?
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How bad does the screen protector deminish screen quality?
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Not any more than the evo or gs3 cases. Any time you put a screen protector on, it's not going to be quite the same.
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I....reviews im reading arent very good. ...[the] the outside stretches quickly and the plastic screen protector really diminishes the quality of the screen. ...
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Not trying to pick on you. But statements like this make me shake my head. Big deal the case scratches. It's better the case than the phone, right? Not that I'm ignorant, and know you don't want some case that's going to look like a cat scratching toy after a month. From what I read, usually the shinny slick cases tend to show more scratches.
As for the screen, I don't think you'll notice much if any deminished screen output from the screen protector if you've been using the Otterbox Defender on previous phones. I don't think it's that likely the screen protector is that much different from other Defenders for other phones.
My guess, I think you're psyching yourself out.
When I had my otterbox, I removed the built in "screen protector" and had a zagg on it. I dont like the built in one as sand and small particles can get inbetween screen and the "protector" and when you use it. Your mashing thos into the screen. I would advise you to remove the screen protector and install your own directly onto the phone. Other than that great case.
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With the evo, it was so sealed I didn't want to change screen protectors. With the note 2, that may be an option. But I think that would be the case with any note 2 case
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Not trying to pick on you. But statements like this make me shake my head. Big deal the case scratches. It's better the case than the phone, right? Not that I'm ignorant, and know you don't want some case that's going to look like a cat scratching toy after a month. From what I read, usually the shinny slick cases tend to show more scratches.
As for the screen, I don't think you'll notice much if any deminished screen output from the screen protector if you've been using the Otterbox Defender on previous phones. I don't think it's that likely the screen protector is that much different from other Defenders for other phones.
My guess, I think you're psyching yourself out.
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Apparently you are ignorant. I said stretches, as in the rubber stretches quickly causing it not to stay on the phone, no scratches.
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When I had my otterbox, I removed the built in "screen protector" and had a zagg on it. I dont like the built in one as sand and small particles can get inbetween screen and the "protector" and when you use it. Your mashing thos into the screen. I would advise you to remove the screen protector and install your own directly onto the phone. Other than that great case.
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I like this idea and think ill do this. Can you recommend a good screen protector that doesn't degrade the quality much?
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Apparently you are ignorant. I said stretches, as in the rubber stretches quickly causing it not to stay on the phone, no scratches.
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Well, as lovely of compliment that is, either I don't know know the difference between stretch and scratch, or I wasn't paying close enough attention. Given what I wrote, the safer bet is the later. Thus, my most of drabble was not on point. But I digress....
Back to the topic at hand, As for screen protectors, I suggest checking out this thread, Screen Protector Reviews in the international GN2 subforum. It's 28 pages of this morning. I stopped reading it about a month or so ago. There was another thread, even longer, but it got removed.
Personally, I use the Just Like Glass screen protector. It's a wet application. Covers all viewable screen, but doesn't go to the edge. So cases that go over the edge won't push on it, like TPU cases with lips don't play nice with screen protectors that do go the edge. I'm not sure how the defender sits on the phone off the top of my head, so not sure if the JLG would work well or not. Since you're so rough on phones, it may be. JLG uses similar tech to hurricane glass, and claim it adds 35% shatter resistance; their numbers, not mine. It's stiff, really thin, and it feels very similar to the actual glass. I like it.
It's not perfect. It will get small scratches. I have a couple, but I rarely notice them. There is a rainbow effect that can be seen under halogen lights and the screen off. When the screen is on, you don't see it, at least I never have. It's a side effect from the UV protection the protector has. Some complain that screen protector scratches easily. I don't know how easily, but I have a few, but I don't see them when the display is on. I'm not sure if they came with one or not, but I know JLG owner was looking into getting a dry application model. Plus, unless something has changed, JLG goes give good customer service. Shoot an email to the ower, some guy named Scott, and he'll work with you as much as possible. He knows screen protector isn't for everyone.
It also works very well with the Spen. Others have had issues, from what I read, with Zagg Invisishield. The Spen sticks, unresponsive, to actaully scratching the screen protector. Some have said the Zagg's HD works well. But from what I gathered, for the Spen to work well, you'll want to get the thinner protects, which end up being less scratch resistant.
Here a picture of my GN2 shortly after I put it on:
if you click the picture, you can see a really big picture. But you can see how much of the GN2 it covers. I use a Cruzerlite TPU clear case. I'm still using the same screen protector and case, which has been close to six months.
For me, as long as the flaws are noticeable when the screen is on, it doesn't bother me. It's currently being sold for $13.50, so it's one of the more reasonable priced protectors. It only comes packaged with one protector.
Hopefully that helps.
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Well, as lovely of compliment that is, either I don't know know the difference between stretch and scratch, or I wasn't paying close enough attention. Given what I wrote, the safer bet is the later. Thus, my most of drabble was not on point. But I digress....
Back to the topic at hand, As for screen protectors, I suggest checking out this thread, Screen Protector Reviews in the international GN2 subforum. It's 28 pages of this morning. I stopped reading it about a month or so ago. There was another thread, even longer, but it got removed.
Personally, I use the Just Like Glass screen protector. It's a wet application. Covers all viewable screen, but doesn't go to the edge. So cases that go over the edge won't push on it, like TPU cases with lips don't play nice with screen protectors that do go the edge. I'm not sure how the defender sits on the phone off the top of my head, so not sure if the JLG would work well or not. Since you're so rough on phones, it may be. JLG uses similar tech to hurricane glass, and claim it adds 35% shatter resistance; their numbers, not mine. It's stiff, really thin, and it feels very similar to the actual glass. I like it.
It's not perfect. It will get small scratches. I have a couple, but I rarely notice them. There is a rainbow effect that can be seen under halogen lights and the screen off. When the screen is on, you don't see it, at least I never have. It's a side effect from the UV protection the protector has. Some complain that screen protector scratches easily. I don't know how easily, but I have a few, but I don't see them when the display is on. I'm not sure if they came with one or not, but I know JLG owner was looking into getting a dry application model. Plus, unless something has changed, JLG goes give good customer service. Shoot an email to the ower, some guy named Scott, and he'll work with you as much as possible. He knows screen protector isn't for everyone.
It also works very well with the Spen. Others have had issues, from what I read, with Zagg Invisishield. The Spen sticks, unresponsive, to actaully scratching the screen protector. Some have said the Zagg's HD works well. But from what I gathered, for the Spen to work well, you'll want to get the thinner protects, which end up being less scratch resistant.
Here a picture of my GN2 shortly after I put it on:
if you click the picture, you can see a really big picture. But you can see how much of the GN2 it covers. I use a Cruzerlite TPU clear case. I'm still using the same screen protector and case, which has been close to six months.
For me, as long as the flaws are noticeable when the screen is on, it doesn't bother me. It's currently being sold for $13.50, so it's one of the more reasonable priced protectors. It only comes packaged with one protector.
Hopefully that helps.
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I appreciate the reply. After doing a ton of searching, I found just about everyone who bought a SGP Ultra Oleophobic seemed to love it so I'm gonna try that. I wanted to get the just like glass but the wet application sort of scared me away. I'll report my findings when I get it and the phone.
JamesChilds said:
When I had my otterbox, I removed the built in "screen protector" and had a zagg on it. I dont like the built in one as sand and small particles can get inbetween screen and the "protector" and when you use it. Your mashing thos into the screen. I would advise you to remove the screen protector and install your own directly onto the phone. Other than that great case.
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I agree with this.
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I really like zagg. They give you lifetime warranty so if protector begins to peel you can get another for free.
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I really like zagg. They give you lifetime warranty so if protector begins to peel you can get another for free.
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Not really free. You have to return the original and pay for shipping. Now Otterbox's warranty is second to none. Just send it pics of damage and they will send you out a replacement completely free of charge. Now when I bought the first black Defender I had a pretty nice gap between the built in screen protector and the phone's screen. It really was annoying especially playing games or texting. I ended up giving that one to my wife and buying the grey/white one off Amazon for $35. This one has no gap and fits like its supposed to. It's been a few months and I've had no problem with dust in screen or silicone stretching. This one seems to be built correctly. Not so much for the Defender for my EvoLTE. Been a year and I'm on my 5th one.
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Otterbox Warranty: they didn't even request a picture when my evo case broke. Just took down the info and sent me a new one and told me to discard the old one.
I was amazed. Shows how much they stand behind their product.
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I bought the white glacer outer box with holster and only used it one day....its too big any one wants to buy it send me a pm.
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I popped out the screen protector part as dust kept getting in the stupid hole they cut in it. My phone stays in my pocket with nothing else so no scratches on the screen. If I'm going to throw my phone in my wife's bag when traveling or something like that I bring the clip to protect it. Worked for me so far..
I'm a contractor and I've put my otter box through hell, I remove it every night and have for six months and it hasn't stretched a bit. My phone is still cherry because of this case, I've dropped it 10 feet gotten concrete on it and it's coated in crap every day. Once you get used to all the iPhone kids making fun of the size it's awesome!
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They make fun because they are jealous.
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maybe. I think it's more from ignorance and being mindless Apple-drones.
Ref:
youtube (dot) com/watch?v=Wkb5Qe_-0k0
The Nexus 5 is pretty easy to break, I couldn't believe the video.
We need to protect our phones really well and I need suggestions for a decent yet appealing case.
Thanks
Well i ordered two cases when i got mine and they seem pretty good from all the feed back i've seen on here
SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case ULTRA HYBRID
and this
SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case Slim Armor
But that drop test made me cry i tiny bit
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Holy crap i dont think ive ever seen screen breakage this bad
Easy to break? It fairs pretty well in side drops, no? Any glass will break if it directly hits the ground; raised lips helps to prevent this scenario.
A simple TPU case with raised lips should do the job.
Alternatively you can grab some skins to cover the phone to prevent dents, and use glass or anti-shatter screen protectors.
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ehcool said:
Well i ordered two cases when i got mine and they seem pretty good from all the feed back i've seen on here
But that drop test made me cry i tiny bit
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I never expected this, even after the numerous complaints about the nexus 4 being very fragile...
I guess we should add one of those rhino shield or similar screen protectors to our phones ASAP.
Yeah, sorry about the title, the screen protector is more important in this case
Waiting for a lifeproof imitation....
That made me cringe. Glad I have a case.
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it survived 3 drops at 5 ft. 2 drops that landed on the same bottom side. glass vs cement will always result in the same way. seeing how everything still functions after the glass being shattered that badly is actually more surprising.
Got my Nexus 5 on Monday, but case wont arrive until next week.
Left it in a drawer and, after this video, thats where it will stay.
Ordered the SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case ULTRA HYBRID.
timothyung said:
Easy to break? It fairs pretty well in side drops, no? Any glass will break if it directly hits the ground; raised lips helps to prevent this scenario.
A simple TPU case with raised lips should do the job.
Alternatively you can grab some skins to cover the phone to prevent dents, and use glass or anti-shatter screen protectors.
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I beg to differ. I dropped my S2 with no cover or screen protector so many times on it's face, sides, back and all 4 corners. It fell so bad that the corners actually warped over the glass and are all indented.
Screen... Spotless. Very tiny scratches here and there, but after 2 years I am amazed at the quality of the gorilla glass on that phone.
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JimmyMagic said:
Got my Nexus 5 on Monday, but case wont arrive until next week.
Left it in a drawer and, after this video, thats where it will stay.
Ordered the SPIGEN Google Nexus 5 Case ULTRA HYBRID.
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I hope you at least get it out and play with it enough to see if there are any defects.
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I beg to differ. I dropped my S2 with no cover or screen protector so many times on it's face, sides, back and all 4 corners. It fell so bad that the corners actually warped over the glass and are all indented.
Screen... Spotless. Very tiny scratches here and there, but after 2 years I am amazed at the quality of the gorilla glass on that phone.
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I'm not sure whether it's the bigger screens or that the newer gorilla glass generations are weaker, but screens are definitely more breakable these days.
In the three years I've had it I've beaten the **** out of my Sensation, but the screen is still flawless.
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Captivate at the moment and have dropped it numerous times on its front, side and back... Aside from some scuffs on the case, there's really nothing else wrong with it.
..Which leads me to believe that older android phones probably don't actually use glass as their screens. I think my Cappy's screen is probably plastic. It definitely can't be glass, considering how many times I've dropped it.
Oh no it's definitely glass - trust me on that one
I fumbled it mid air and inadvertently threw it to the ground (carpet) and it popped out a nice glass shard.
It's the raised edges that save it. I dropped it so many times too, but the slightly raised edges take all the force. I'm totally getting a case - just ordered a cheapy on eBay to hold out until I get something that shows off the phone better
i just started a thread for the case i'm gonna get for my n5. if you're paranoid about drops, this is the case for you.
Acase Superleggera PRO
so tough to watch....does anyone know what happens to the phone after he tests them? obviously something like that is just going to get returned or sold. and it would be a shame if he just wasted a N5 on a test like that..
My n5 I've already dropped 3 times from at least 4 foot. First one in the bathroom landed screen down on the tiles. I [email protected] myself. Not a mark
Second time in the kitchen again to tiles landed but I tried to catch with my foot and ended up kicking it on the bounce into the cupboard about 1.5meters away from where I was. Still no scratch
And third time in the garage I was using it as a torch dropped it straight to concrete didn't see what side it landed but haven't got a single scratch on it!
I'm shocked as hell
My ultra hybrid case really needs to be delivered asap the way im going.
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so tough to watch....does anyone know what happens to the phone after he tests them? obviously something like that is just going to get returned or sold. and it would be a shame if he just wasted a N5 on a test like that..
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Thanks for reassuring me that one fall may not break it.
I can see the buttery smoothness speed of KitKat on this phone is causing you problems...maybe time to underclock it a bit!
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maamdroid said:
Thanks for reassuring me that one fall may not break it.
I can see the buttery smoothness speed of KitKat on this phone is causing you problems...maybe time to underclock it a bit!
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Did you quote the right person? Lol
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Did you quote the right person? Lol
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i guess my words just have a reassuring tone to them lol
s33squar3d said:
i guess my words just have a reassuring tone to them lol
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I bet you have a sexy husky voice. Like a proper bearded man who hunts big game
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