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Hi folks
I'm considering getting the S III but am not sure about the screen durability as i've heard a lot of mixed reviews. How durable is it? Looking at some break tests on youtube suggests that the screen is a lot more sensitive as compared to other phone. Is that true?
btw, what is a good case for this device ?
Thanks!
denny_1986 said:
Hi folks
I'm considering getting the S III but am not sure about the screen durability as i've heard a lot of mixed reviews. How durable is it? Looking at some break tests on youtube suggests that the screen is a lot more sensitive as compared to other phone. Is that true?
btw, what is a good case for this device ?
Thanks!
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I dunno if this counts, but I keep dropping mine and the only damage so far is a little scratching on the corner of the outer plastic bezel when I dropped it once pretty hard on some rough tar. I haven't seen any other blemishes on the case, and so far no scratching at all on the glass. I loved my Nexus One, but the glass on that scratched pretty easy just sitting in my pocket. Not so with the SIII, no scratches at all on the glass in the 3 mo I've had the phone.
I don't have a case for it.
Bigger the screen... The easier its going to break. Simple.
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Bigger the screen... The easier its going to break. Simple.
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+1 but on the flip side I always baby my phones and with the sgs3 its slim and fits in the pocket just fine. So no issues here for me and this awesome screen.. I highly recommend it to you.
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The gorilla glass on this phone is garbage. ive never dropped a phone and a couple of weeks ago i slid it into my pocket and my pocket was broken. It fell like 2 inches from the ground on to pavement and wrecked the display and the bezel is all dinged up. gonna fix the display and get rid of it
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kobe4rings said:
The gorilla glass on this phone is garbage. ive never dropped a phone and a couple of weeks ago i slid it into my pocket and my pocket was broken. It fell like 2 inches from the ground on to pavement and wrecked the display and the bezel is all dinged up. gonna fix the display and get rid of it
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Similar experience...phone dropped from my pocket while sitting, landed on the corner, cracked screen...probably hit the weak spot on the phone, regardless, shouldn't break that easily IMO..
It is not durable at all compared to my previous phones (gs2, hd2) if you drop it there will be serious cosmetic damage. The plastic is extremely soft.
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Get an Otter Box, you pay that much for a phone then spend an extra 50 bucks to keep it safe.
Get a case if your gonna pick up the GS3... its a beautiful phone but you need to make sure you can protect it... I dropped my phone 4 times since I got it and thank God I bought a case for it. If I didn't have one, then my screen would have been shattered already
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Op, keep in mind all these guys who broke their displays are a small percentage of a whole.
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yea that's why i'm hesitant in buying it (3 actually). The issue seems widespread and if it is a case of bigger screen then it is a serious design flaw or maybe a manufacturing flaw. At this point im probably going to put off buying this phone but let's see if things change
Snook321 said:
Get a case if your gonna pick up the GS3... its a beautiful phone but you need to make sure you can protect it... I dropped my phone 4 times since I got it and thank God I bought a case for it. If I didn't have one, then my screen would have been shattered already
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What case did you buy? What do you like and dislike about it?
Do not have it yet, but Im going for the otterbox defender. Only negative I have heard from some is that the built-in screen protector lacks a bit in terms of looks on screen. Can always remove that tho.
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What case did you buy? What do you like and dislike about it?
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I just bought the generic case from T-Mobile store... its grey. I mean its okay. It gets the job done but I'm looking to get the seidio case with kickstand. I just found that on the top left hand corner of my phone, I have a tiny dent on the side... its irritating the hell outta me but I only see it when I take the case off... guess it could be worse...
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Do not have it yet, but Im going for the otterbox defender. Only negative I have heard from some is that the built-in screen protector lacks a bit in terms of looks on screen. Can always remove that tho.
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The built-in screen protector makes the display look cheap.
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I feel like the S II was way more durable. But that's why I bought insurance for this phone. Never had insurance on any other device. And the fact that I have an extended battery and there really aren't any good cases for extended batteries made me get the insurance.
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It's a phone and it uses glass, it doesn't matter what phone it is if your looking at Youtube and their hitting it with a hammer or dragging a razor over the screen then it's gonna do as expected. It's almost comical that people do these tests considering you spend money on the phone you should be responsible for it and take care of it. Accidents happen and the carriers know this so instead take care of your property, it doesn't matter who made it or what some moron with a hammer says.
all that is fine but generally speaking one does expect some level of durability for a device that costs upwards of $700 dollars, specially if the company is touting the latest and greatest gorilla glass 2 as one of the main features of the phone. Cellphones break when dropped, everyone should know that. But the amount of complaints i've come across regarding the S III and the different ways the screen is getting damaged is quite abnormal to say the least.
Anyway, i'm still debating whether i should pass on this phone or go for it. Anything new coming up in the coming weeks?
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all that is fine but generally speaking one does expect some level of durability for a device that costs upwards of $700 dollars, specially if the company is touting the latest and greatest gorilla glass 2 as one of the main features of the phone. Cellphones break when dropped, everyone should know that. But the amount of complaints i've come across regarding the S III and the different ways the screen is getting damaged is quite abnormal to say the least.
Anyway, i'm still debating whether i should pass on this phone or go for it. Anything new coming up in the coming weeks?
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You never hear the whole story either when people give these reviews, "I had it in my pocket and the screen cracked" turns into I was drunk and fell down the stairs.
I still have all of my devices in perfect shape and it all comes down to how well someone takes care of their things. If your gonna carry the phone in your pocket with your car keys then its gonna happen, I see it all the time and like you said at $700.00 you should act like it's worth it. You want an honest opinion on the device? It's worth every penny but the one thing that would make me warm and fuzzy about it is if HTC built the body. It still feels solid but theres nothing like a well built frame like you would find on the One S or X. No other device comes close to the functionality and multitasking that this one does and I own 8 myself (different devices not all cells.)
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yup the One X is really nice too. Too bad t-mobile doesn't carry it.
I'm going to call t-mobile again and see if i could get a better deal on the S iii's than what they offered me ($179 per phone)
Hi all!
Having seen Zagg EXTREME Invisible Shield torture test video filmed at Best Buy on the SGS3 (on YouTube - I am not allowed to post the link here), I was impressed to seek out this product for the GN2. I found it locally but I noticed that it didn't say "Extreme" anywhere on the box. I didn't purchase. I decided to call Zagg and inquire further. What I was told is that if the product does not say EXTREME on the outside cover of the box, it isn't that version of the product. Glad that I didn't have that product installed thinking that they were the same!
Extreme is a separate entity that was not made for every device, unlike the regular Invisible Shield product which is virtually made for many devices. The difference according to the Rep with whom I spoke, is that EXTREME can hold up to what we saw in the torture test, whereas the flagship product is merely a scratch-resistance product.
I contacted the interim head of the company and got the "standard issue" response from the secretary. They don't make that product for the GN2. They don't have a date for release of said product. And they don't know IF they will ever make the product for the GN2. That is not wise.
Here we have a product which covers the phone entirely, allows us to keep the beauty of the phone without an ugly case and makes the phone virtually impervious...and they don't know IF they want to make this product for the hottest phone on the market?
Apparently they don't "get it." Time to bring out the brigade. While I am but one end-user, I represent a great many of us who would love this product rather than an ugly, bulky case to detract from the beauty of this beast. If you feel the same, Please contact Zagg, Inc and ask them to please rush the Invisible Shield EXTREME for the SGN2 to market. There is an email addy for the CEO on Zagg's website also. For snail mail:
ZAGG, Inc
3855 So. 500 W. Suite I
Salt Lake City, UT 84115-4279
United States
1.801.263.0699
Thanks and please comment!
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Frankly I wouldn't put a zagg on anything much less my note. I can't stand the way they feel. There's much better options out there. But go you for trying to twist the arm of a corp to make one.
Casperi
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This made me laugh. Thank you!
casperi said:
Frankly I wouldn't put a zagg on anything much less my note. I can't stand the way they feel. There's much better options out there. But go you for trying to twist the arm of a corp to make one.
Casperi
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i dislike zagg too but their dry shields are actually really nice and there is no chance of liquid damage while putting them on.
I prefer ExtremeGuards to Zagg. I have ExtremeGuard on my Echo that's still in perfect condition, even after knocking my pocket knife blade first onto it. The Zagg on my Photon didn't last a month before the back started to peel off.
So of course I got ExtremeGuards for my Note 2 and it's held up remarkably well to the S Pen
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Frankly I wouldn't put a zagg on anything much less my note. I can't stand the way they feel. There's much better options out there. But go you for trying to twist the arm of a corp to make one.
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casperi said:
Frankly I wouldn't put a zagg on anything much less my note. I can't stand the way they feel. There's much better options out there. But go you for trying to twist the arm of a corp to make one.
Casperi
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Thank you Casperi (and everyone for your responses). I simply cannot see putting my beautiful phone inside an enclosure. Aside from that impressive YouTube (Best Buy) torture test what really sold me on getting film was remembering that I had a similar product on my CLS. My car got "attacked" one rainy night by a runaway grocery cart (funny now, but not funny then since I had designo paint, lol). I cringed on impact. (Ok, so I actually cursed, but it wasn't ladylike, k?) I got out and inspected the damage. It was horrible. It looked like Wolverine had run by in one of his fits and swiped it. Next day, I took my baby into the dealership who said they didn't think the damage had gone through. Drove down to the Car Armor shop, lo and behold they peeled the film off and NOTHING...not even a skid mark was there. I suspect that the Zagg EXTREME product is a lower grade, but similar film. Anyway, it's a moot point since it isn't available now.
Update: I called the Car Armor shop and they are going to install that product on my phone for me! They do it all the time for their clients who are having their cars done. I know how good this stuff is firsthand. I am confidant that it will work well in this application.
I want more than just scratch resistance for my phone. I want to know that if I happen to drop it, the screen won't be shattered. So, this turn of events is probably a godsend. Gyrlz like pretty phones that stay pretty...and tough!
So, can you please share that Car Armor shop address and/or phone #?
Thank you.
WTF.... What am I reading?? Ya let us ALL know about this stuff so I can put this ****t on my whole car... Then I won't even have to have my vehicle insured!! Think of the LONG term here everybody!! :laugh: :silly:
I love my note 2 but it's hardly the hottest phone on the market. The s3 has sold 60+million units and the note 2 is just above 5 million.
I would really like to hear more about this CarArmor though.
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kushXmaster said:
I love my note 2 but it's hardly the hottest phone on the market. The s3 has sold 60+million units and the note 2 is just above 5 million.
I would really like to hear more about this CarArmor though.
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C'mon now Kush...How long has the s3 been out? The note GN2 is at 5 million in 2 months. And that on the heels of the S3 being a hot seller and those buyers being tied to contracts. Plus, the GN2 had form factor issues to overcome in the buyer's minds. Whereas the S3 is an average size phone. Not to spread it on too thick but, the GN2 has also accomplished the unthinkable. People are actually dumping their iPhones and getting the GN2 or changing their minds about getting the iPhone and getting the GN2 instead. I hear it from people daily. "I was going to get the iPhone but..." It's a hot phone and it lives up to the hype (Well, Tmo users got shafted on Multi-Windows and LTE for a bit but I heard that it's coming.). I'm giving you a hard time, Kush, lol! I really love my GN2. But back to Car Armor, lol
Check them out at avoclearbra dot com (soon, I too will be a graduate of the xda school of url posting...just not now, lol)
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My guys who did my original job were in San Carlos (Clear Armor Protection) and partnered with Jerry Rice. I don't know what happened to them but they were awesome. Both companies offer touch-ups if needed. For example when they replaced my front fender covering after the Wolvie incident, they didn't charge me! Plus, they added on door sills and the handle cups (you ever notice how you get those scratches in the doorknob handle cup - from fingernails, keys etc? Well, they covered that little area with the film too! So cool!) That's it guys! The gyrl's eyelids are heavy now, lol
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C'mon now Kush...How long has the s3 been out? The note GN2 is at 5 million in 2 months. And that on the heels of the S3 being a hot seller and those buyers being tied to contracts. Plus, the GN2 had form factor issues to overcome in the buyer's minds. Whereas the S3 is an average size phone. Not to spread it on too thick but, the GN2 has also accomplished the unthinkable. People are actually dumping their iPhones and getting the GN2 or changing their minds about getting the iPhone and getting the GN2 instead. I hear it from people daily. "I was going to get the iPhone but..." It's a hot phone and it lives up to the hype (Well, Tmo users got shafted on Multi-Windows and LTE for a bit but I heard that it's coming.). I'm giving you a hard time, Kush, lol! I really love my GN2. But back to Car Armor, lol
Check them out at avoclearbra dot com (soon, I too will be a graduate of the xda school of url posting...just not now, lol)
Advanced Vehicle Outfitters
Cali people have 3 locations:
Walnut Creek, Santa Rosa and Campbell CA
My guys who did my original job were in San Carlos (Clear Armor Protection) and partnered with Jerry Rice. I don't know what happened to them but they were awesome. Both companies offer touch-ups if needed. For example when they replaced my front fender covering after the Wolvie incident, they didn't charge me! Plus, they added on door sills and the handle cups (you ever notice how you get those scratches in the doorknob handle cup - from fingernails, keys etc? Well, they covered that little area with the film too! So cool!) That's it guys! The gyrl's eyelids are heavy now, lol
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True. But the s3 sold like 30 million in the same time frame. I think it's pretty ridiculous how many of these phones have sold. It's an epic piece of machinery for sure.
And I work near Walnut Creek a lot so thanks for the info!
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I had the zagg hd on my s3. Extreme wasn't available yet and pricey. I likebthe hd in thr fsct it feels just like the stock glass.
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Yes you read right got a crack on the screen right in the top corner. Out of sight as long as the case is on. I wouldn't recommend the defender has fallen apart. I'll post a pic tonight.
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Please do post a photo. Just got my wife an Otterbox Defender for her t-mo gs3. Now, I'm worried b/c I assured her that the case was rock solid.
amaynard 89 said:
Yes you read right got a crack on the screen right in the top corner. Out of sight as long as the case is on. I wouldn't recommend the defender has fallen apart. I'll post a pic tonight.
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Unfortunatly, i don't think any case is going to be 100% bullet proof. I've dropped mine several times in my Defender, the case has a few dings and chew marks from the ground.. Phone is pristine as the day I brought it home. However, that's why I have the insurance as well.. Just of the oh sh*t moment when something does go wrong lol
Dang, I dropped my old Evo LTE with the defender on many times as well as my wife did and never a single scratch. I now have the defender on my S3 and pray it holds up because I no longer have Sprints ridiculously expensive insurance. I also would love to see these pictures.
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Unfortunately no case can fully protect you. Did you drop it? If you did how far of a drop was it? I will be looking for your pic post.
amaynard 89 said:
Yes you read right got a crack on the screen right in the top corner. Out of sight as long as the case is on. I wouldn't recommend the defender has fallen apart. I'll post a pic tonight.
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What did you do with the phone? In order to make a defender fall apart, you really have to do a lot of damage. And yes, while the cases are meant to protect the phone, with enough trauma any phone would break, regardless of the case. If you drop it ten stories off a roller coaster, I don't think the Defender would do too well in defending it (but if you want to get me a phone/case/admission-ticket-to-six-flags, I'll test it for you).
I've had my defender case on my phone for months and it has taken a few hard falls with no problems..
I have and will always support the otterbox line up commuter, defender and soon the armor that being said ive been using the defender cases since the original htc evo, htc evo 3d, htc evo design, samsung s2 ( epic touch 4g) and now my s3 ive personally have dropped all my phones at least a handful of times from ear level and ive banged up my case chiped it but never had any issues with my phones..... Like one of the other comments posted a case no matter what case will not 100% protect it.... I personally think you had a faulty / weak phone and unfortunately when you dropped it your phone it found that weak spot.... Sorry for you bad luck... Hope you have insurance
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Correct me if I'm wrong, I've never bought an Otterbox before.... but a friend of mine told me that if you drop your phone in an Otterbox and it breaks, they (Otterbox) will replace your phone for you, for free. Or am I thinking of another case making company?
Joe0113 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I've never bought an Otterbox before.... but a friend of mine told me that if you drop your phone in an Otterbox and it breaks, they (Otterbox) will replace your phone for you, for free. Or am I thinking of another case making company?
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No case manufacturer will replace the phone. They will just replace the case if your within the warranty range.
Sent from a planet far far away.
I was watching shark task last night, and there is one company that sells cases and and it comes with an "insurance" plan. They'll fix any accidental physical damage caused while it's in their case, but it costs $50 and they won't send you a new phone, they'll just switch out the screen.
If I can remember the name of the company, I'll edit this post, but it shouldn't be hard to find.
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Joe0113 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, I've never bought an Otterbox before.... but a friend of mine told me that if you drop your phone in an Otterbox and it breaks, they (Otterbox) will replace your phone for you, for free. Or am I thinking of another case making company?
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That policy would be abused big time. Keep case at home, naked phone, if phone breaks then just call OB and say my phone broke in your case.
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topherk said:
I was watching shark task last night, and there is one company that sells cases and and it comes with an "insurance" plan. They'll fix any accidental physical damage caused while it's in their case, but it costs $50 and they won't send you a new phone, they'll just switch out the screen.
If I can remember the name of the company, I'll edit this post, but it shouldn't be hard to find.
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cell helmet or what ever they had viking hats i saw that two what a dumb ass business model a s3 screen is 100+ less u just do the glass like i just did and ya that is their business model its pretty redic imo
to the op if you want your screen replaced i just did mine, quite successfully might i add its perfect. ill do it for 30 if you do the shipping! if u wanna try your self theres a couple of videos i could send u that helped me
$30 that's a good deal, though what videos did you use, cause I would like to try myself. I got a crack in my screen too, though I didn't have it in a case Btw, someone mentioned sprint insurance, but that doesn't cover damage if I'm remembering correctly?
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$30 that's a good deal, though what videos did you use, cause I would like to try myself. I got a crack in my screen too, though I didn't have it in a case Btw, someone mentioned sprint insurance, but that doesn't cover damage if I'm remembering correctly?
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The TEP covers damage, but it has a $150 deductible.
I honestly still want to see the picture of the broken phone screen. I have my Otterbox Defender and I've dropped it countless times and not a scratch from these falls. the case looks poorly because of how beaten up it is but I take my phone out and people still ask me "New phone?" lol. The only damage I've seen is from dust getting under the screen protecter and causing minute scratches but I sometimes work in a very dusty and harsh environment and yet, it doesn't even look like its been exposed to much dust. The Otterbox Defender Series is just that good. I even had an issue with my case, contacted customer support, within a reasonable waiting period the new case arrived. Extremely good customer support as well. Too bad people abuse these things.
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I honestly still want to see the picture of the broken phone screen. I have my Otterbox Defender and I've dropped it countless times and not a scratch from these falls. the case looks poorly because of how beaten up it is but I take my phone out and people still ask me "New phone?" lol. The only damage I've seen is from dust getting under the screen protecter and causing minute scratches but I sometimes work in a very dusty and harsh environment and yet, it doesn't even look like its been exposed to much dust. The Otterbox Defender Series is just that good. I even had an issue with my case, contacted customer support, within a reasonable waiting period the new case arrived. Extremely good customer support as well. Too bad people abuse these things.
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+1, has been almost 2 weeks with no pic...
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+1, has been almost 2 weeks with no pic...
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No picture or activity for the one that started the thread.
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Why is it so hard to believe? Millions were sold.
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Slomodrop said:
Why is it so hard to believe? Millions were sold.
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I guess its because of the falls my phone has taken.
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Takin a poll on screen protector preferences for the note 2 ,and mainly how the privacys are nice but jack up the screen quality, if not for the pesky cross lines that angle across lcd they would be ok, Seems yeda is a popular brand that presents this .... Any makers of a clearer cleaner Privacy screen protector?
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Ive tried about 4 differerent privacy screen brand and all have a slight issue. Clears way to go.... unless your going to like f4p in public or are on some secret mission noone cares enough to spy on what your doing on phone.
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I personally hate screen protectors in general. It totally crappifies a screen. Why don't you try going for a software solution like Screen Filter?
HAGZ Screen Barrier....might help
We make screen protectors in Southern California from HD Japanese film, but not privacy filters yet. Working on it.
They come with a 3 year warranty; don't bubble up over time. Easy to install and will not peel off. More info on our website Hagzinc. Also available on Amazon and Sears.
Thanks...
Since ive posted ive torn off my privacy protector and canned it.
Probably just get an hd zagg
I Only use them to protect in pocket use from quarters Pennys and miscellaneous pocket junk that could scratch screen
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boodies said:
I personally hate screen protectors in general. It totally crappifies a screen. Why don't you try going for a software solution like Screen Filter?
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I agree. I am not a fan. I like the flip cover the Note 2 for protecting the screen while in my pocket. My wife on the other hand, puts a screen protector on her phones the minute they come out of the box. She normally gets a lot more for her phones when she sells them but oh well.
I can't go with out some form of screen protector mine has already saved a ton of scratches off mine. But the privacy ones jack things up to much .
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What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.
Aria807 said:
What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.
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Yeah, I think we might be the few. I'm super careful and also put the phone in my pocket facing me (always make sure nothing else in there). Seems to do a great job of keeping all the smudges off. ( I dont have much to begin with but) I seriously can't imagine putting anything on the beautiful screen. But I think for a lot of people who don't pay much attention to these kind of stuff, maybe the protection is worth it. Certainly beats scratches.
I just bought the new glass version from sphein 'sp' i got on a discount from 36 something and paid 21. Its not a film, its 9h hardened glass. Its the best money I have ever spent on screen protection. It really feels like going bareback.
One of the biggest plus's is you wont see single finger print, no sumges, no glare like bareback. The edges are rounded unlike my buddies glass version. His was the first I had ever felt and had to have one. I just didn't know my version had the rounded edges which makes a great deal of "feel" difference and doesn't snag in you pocket like his does. I would say if you can afford it then its atleast worth trying.
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Aria807 said:
What do you have in your pockets? Screws and nails?
I've not used a screen protector on all my android phones, including ones without gorilla glass. I've never had scratch issues.
Just need to dedicate one pocket specifically for phone and all other stuff in the other pocket.
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This!
I dedicate one pocket for phone as well and have never had a scratch that my naked eye could make out. I have had quite a few Android phones over last few years as well.
I do immediately put a case on it though.
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I don't know how people can get by dedicating a pocket just to a phone.
What about a pen and pad, smokes and lighter, gun and ammo, keys, wallet, sunglasses, knife, not to mention charging cable and adapter...and those are just basic never-leave-home without it essentials?
I love privacy protectors but haven't found one for the note 2 yet. I frequently have to report on people next to or near me and they should not be seeing what I am writing, that is between them and hr, not them and I.
I also need to make adjustments to cad drawings supplied by clients which they should not be privy to, as they are internal company documents at that point. If the client is standing right there, how else to manage that?
Frequently I have to use my MyTouch 4G Slide phone for these things since it still has a privacy protector on it.
Blue6IX said:
I don't know how people can get by dedicating a pocket just to a phone.
What about a pen and pad, smokes and lighter, gun and ammo, keys, wallet, sunglasses, knife, not to mention charging cable and adapter...and those are just basic never-leave-home without it essentials?
I love privacy protectors but haven't found one for the note 2 yet. I frequently have to report on people next to or near me and they should not be seeing what I am writing, that is between them and hr, not them and I.
I also need to make adjustments to cad drawings supplied by clients which they should not be privy to, as they are internal company documents at that point. If the client is standing right there, how else to manage that?
Frequently I have to use my MyTouch 4G Slide phone for these things since it still has a privacy protector on it.
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yeah i dunno where you live to need to carry around gun, ammo, and a knife O_O ... anyways, use a car charger and you won't have to carry around a cable/adapter and i'd just stick the rest of your other things in a backpack ... or something. keys, phone, and wallet are really what i just keep on me.
I just ordered one and cant wait to get it... this phone catches peoples eyes and i hate it when theyre reading my emails and texts etc..
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I just bought the new glass version from sphein 'sp' i got on a discount from 36 something and paid 21. Its not a film, its 9h hardened glass. Its the best money I have ever spent on screen protection. It really feels like going bareback.
One of the biggest plus's is you wont see single finger print, no sumges, no glare like bareback. The edges are rounded unlike my buddies glass version. His was the first I had ever felt and had to have one. I just didn't know my version had the rounded edges which makes a great deal of "feel" difference and doesn't snag in you pocket like his does. I would say if you can afford it then its atleast worth trying.
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Can i get a link
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lojak29 said:
Since ive posted ive torn off my privacy protector and canned it.
Probably just get an hd zagg
I Only use them to protect in pocket use from quarters Pennys and miscellaneous pocket junk that could scratch screen
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I've always used Zagg, and been using the hd version since it came out. I think that they are the best out there
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So i just recieved my privacy guard. I can say i love the way it feels and the thickness. Also that no one can see what im doong
But i did notice some color distortion and that the screen gets a little blurry. But i really dont care. I love it. Its what i have been waiting for
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Spen won't work on any I've tried and I've spent hundreds on different brands. They're all crap for this phone. I've had it almost a year no screen protector and zero scratches. So no more wasted cash
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Since I've started using my tablet, it's become an integral part of my life. I find myself wanting to keep it attached to me somehow at all times which led me to consider looking for (for lack of a better word) a man purse for holding tablets.
Here are some I've come across that I like so far. What are your thoughts?
http://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Collecti...F8&qid=1384721788&sr=8-2&keywords=tablet+bags
http://www.amazon.com/Protec-Sling-...8&qid=1384721858&sr=8-17&keywords=tablet+bags
this one is a bit bigger than I'd like, but I'd share it with you all anyways.
http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Edge-M...8&qid=1384721808&sr=8-14&keywords=tablet+bags
here is another one I just found. A reviewer said that it's not good for a tablet, but I'm wondering if it's because it wouldn't fit because it looks like it could hold the note 10.1 2014.
http://www.amazon.com/Otium-Genuine...entory/dp/B00A6FZ91Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GBJYWAI?vs=1
I liked this one but I'm not sure about that gold zipper
This one is cool too
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002STX2ZG/ref=pd_aw_sbs_2?pi=SS115
Similar to above but made by amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DUGZFA6?vs=1
Maxpedition makes awesome man-purses, even if they generally aren't made specifically for tablets.
I ordered this one 1.5 weeks ago. Hasn't arrived yet, but I loved their case for Transformer Prime.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00F544XC2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
best men bag
arcadiua said:
I ordered this one 1.5 weeks ago. Hasn't arrived yet, but I loved their case for Transformer Prime.
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00F544XC2/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Here is the best men bag you can ever buy. It fits perfect in the back pocket. Many other inside compartments for wallet, knife, keys, mp3 player, charger, etc. Excellent quality. Very light. I Have been using it for a year now.i used to carry my old note 10.1. Can't beat the price for all these options either. Many carry options,on shoulder,over the body like messenger, on hand. Trust me. Buy it, you will Thank me later)
here is the link
http://m.target.com/p/swissgear-vertical-travel-bag-black-grey/-/A-11149392#prev-image
A video of the Swissgear bag previously mentioned that shows the numerous pockets.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qpXI9drt60
It's not a purse, it's European!
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gnik luap said:
It's not a purse, it's European!
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LOL!
I got a Dr Seuss kids backpack. If you have enough tattoos and piercings, you can probably get away with rocking that.
http://www.ebags.com/product/everest/cotton-canvas-messenger-bag/207664?productid=10119296
Got this one cheap. Works well, not too flashy and carries tons of stuff!
LOL I would never use a man purse (or a European please tote my balls bag) but of all the ones i have seen on this post ....
This is the only one looks somewhat ok to use if you still keep your balls in your pants...
http://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Collecti...F8&qid=1384721788&sr=8-2&keywords=tablet+bags
Eric214 said:
LOL I would never use a man purse (or a European please tote my balls bag) but of all the ones i have seen on this post ....
This is the only one looks somewhat ok to use if you still keep your balls in your pants...
http://www.amazon.com/SOLO-Collecti...F8&qid=1384721788&sr=8-2&keywords=tablet+bags
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Lol yea. I've been looking at that one. I'm wondering if the pocket on teh strap will hold my note 2 while it's in its wallet/case thing. In it's case its 6 in long, just shy of 3.5 inches wide and about an inch thick.
gina$zanboti said:
Lol yea. I've been looking at that one. I'm wondering if the pocket on teh strap will hold my note 2 while it's in its wallet/case thing. In it's case its 6 in long, just shy of 3.5 inches wide and about an inch thick.
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I just picked up a maxpedition lunada -http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jzXSbL_m3lw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DjzXSbL_m3lw
Got one of these dirt cheap from my local store, $25 nzd, which isn't even worth smoking.
http://m.ebags.com/product/stm-bags/scout-2-for-ipad/232444
Very happy with it, was basically on clearance because it's discontinued.
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A surplus military map case will work well. I have an UZI branded map case that I got in the 80's. It is the perfect size for a tablet, has three compartments as well as space for pens and a few other things. It is a bit more manly than a murse.
l really like Crumpler stuff...
http://www.crumpler.eu/index.cfm?seite=tablets-ipad&sprache=EN
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Filson
I think a Filson Field Bag is probably as manly as you can get (my grandfather always used their gun cases) they come in great waterproof and wool materials, and are US made. Cost a bit, but then we have rather expensive tablets don't we.