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I've always thought that a 4.3 in screen was humongous until I actually held an HTC HD 2 in my hand, and it just doesn't seem big enough (almost feels small) . I kind of want my phone to be more "substantial" (for lack of a better word) than that. Does anyone think that WP7 phones will come in sizes greater than 4.3 in? Also would a 4.5in-5in screen even fit in my jeans pocket?
Yes, it would, but it's no fun anymore
(people have done that with the Dell Streak and posted videos on youtube)
Fermat said:
Yes, it would, but it's no fun anymore
(people have done that with the Dell Streak and posted videos on youtube)
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I checked out the video and I think I would be happy with a 4.5-4.7 inch screen, 5in is a bit too big.
Man (I've said this a million times but...) if HTC could make a 4.7 inch Touch Pro 3 with WP7, I would be a happy guy .
I've held the Droid X and it has a 4.3" screen. Seems plenty big to me, any bigger is too big IMO.
blaiz123 said:
I've always thought that a 4.3 in screen was humongous until I actually held an HTC HD 2 in my hand, and it just doesn't seem big enough (almost feels small) . I kind of want my phone to be more "substantial" (for lack of a better word) than that. Does anyone think that WP7 phones will come in sizes greater than 4.3 in? Also would a 4.5in-5in screen even fit in my jeans pocket?
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Depends what kind of jeans you wear... for 5 in. you might need cargo pants...
Omega Ra said:
I've held the Droid X and it has a 4.3" screen. Seems plenty big to me, any bigger is too big IMO.
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Agreed.
As far as I remember, Droid X is bigger than HD2 with the same screen size. HD2 is just a tiny bit bigger than the iPhone, so yes, it fits in any jeans pocket.
Screen size is much less of a problem than the phone's depth as far as fitting into jeans is concerned.
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Depends what kind of jeans you wear... for 5 in. you might need cargo pants...
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Works for me, I usually only wear cargo pants. In my opinion, the bigger the screen, the better.
If you wear skinny jeans, then no it would not fit. But any other jeans should be fine.
pickles319 said:
If you wear skinny jeans, then no it would not fit. But any other jeans should be fine.
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How can an 11mm phone not fit in skinny jeans?
I wear different kinds of jeans, and have zero problems fitting my 4.3" HD2 in their pockets. It was much more challenging with a 2.8" Qtek S110 because the thing was 18mm thick. The problem isn't the screen size.
vangrieg said:
As far as I remember, Droid X is bigger than HD2 with the same screen size. HD2 is just a tiny bit bigger than the iPhone, so yes, it fits in any jeans pocket.
Screen size is much less of a problem than the phone's depth as far as fitting into jeans is concerned.
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We're talking about phones that are bigger than the HD2, of course the HD 2 will fit into your pocket, it's really not that huge of a device IMO. But phones 4.7 in and above will definitely give you trouble even if the depth is right.
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I've always thought that a 4.3 in screen was humongous until I actually held an HTC HD 2 in my hand, and it just doesn't seem big enough (almost feels small) . I kind of want my phone to be more "substantial" (for lack of a better word) than that. Does anyone think that WP7 phones will come in sizes greater than 4.3 in? Also would a 4.5in-5in screen even fit in my jeans pocket?
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The trick to determine size for you is NOT get the device in hand and play for only a few minutes.
Take it with you for a few days and THEN see how you like the size.
And for your last question, nobody knows YOUR jeans size.
The HD2 is actually really small for its screen size, since the screen is almost the entire front of the phone. My 4" Galaxy S is pretty much exactly the same size.
Hey guys,
I've been prowling around these sectors ever since I got my Xoom, searching for the perfect case.
What I wanted:
The flexibility of the Zoogue case really appealed to me - I like the idea of being able to choose the angle of viewing. I also wanted any case to be able to be able to provide a setting for only a slight tilt when I wanted to type.
BUT the high price tag really put me off.
Also, I wanted it to be pretty thin. The Xoom is big enough without me adding to its bulk.
After much searching, I think I found the perfect one, so I thought I'd share my experiences (Here's the link where I bought it from: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Black-Fo...Accessories&hash=item3f0a05cb28#ht_3816wt_947)
Firstly, the price tag attached to this thing is ridiculously awesome. At first, I bought it thinking 'why not? it's less than $25!', but the product turned out to be even more awesome.
Firstly, it's really thin, but covers the tablet nicely. Secondly, to a certain extent, you can also choose what viewing angle you want, which is awesome. I say to a certain extent, because after a while, you run out of cover to stick the velcro on (have a look at the attached picture)
All the cutouts are there, but you can't charge with the case closed. I don't think this is a problem, because the cover folds back on itself nicely, so you can keep it open to charge. Which brings me to the next plus: it's designed so that it folds back on itself and it's actually pretty comfortable to hold in portrait mode (I've heard that this isn't the case with the official Moto one).
The only minor flaw I've found is that on mine, the top left corner is slightly higher than the top right - what this means is that the front-facing camera is covered ever so slightly by the strip of leather running under it. The picture I attached kind of exaggerates it a bit; it's not that bad. When I booted up the front-facing camera, there's just a line across the very bottom of the image. I'm not sure if this is on all their cases, so it might just be mine.
One more note: When I first heard about cases using velcro, I immediately wondered if the velcro would wear out over time, like in some of my bags. If you're also wondering that, then don't worry! This doesn't use the traditional velcro. You know how traditionally, the fuzzy part has all the loops and the the other part would like... 'hook' onto it and that's how it stuck? Well, this uses a different sort... one that looks like it won't wear out easily. Also, this case is pretty damn sturdy when you've got it propped up. I've tested this out extensively, and even when poking at the screen with a fair bit of force, it never topples.
Finally, before anyone asks: no, I'm not in any way affiliated with the seller, I'm just one super-happy customer. Even though it says it's free shipping, they still provided tracking for me. They even took a picture of the package before they sent it off and sent that to me, which was an eBay first. Plus, the person dealing with the emails just seems really nice, based on the correspondences I've had.
So pretty much, this case is amazing (for me, anyway). I don't think it's real leather, but for under $25, I wasn't expecting it. Plus, real leather is a ***** to take care of, anyway. Whether you need this case will probably come down to what you want out of a case, but this one has been pretty versatile for me (I've had it for about a month now).
EDIT: I didn't realise how much I wrote.... can you tell I'm procrastinating?
EDIT2: I forgot to add that there's even a magnet that holds the cover closed. It's not too strong but not too weak, either. Quite nifty, actually!
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is the screen filtered
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Nope, there's nothing on the screen area at all. That's my matte screen protector that I bought off eBay. It was the cheapest one I could find and it actually works quite well!
i got this one. will post pics and give feedback as soon as i got it.
Well, I really like it myself, so it'll be interesting to hear feedback from other people too.
And daaaang it, it's on sale now (I hate when things go on sale after I buy it!) Oh well, it was already cheap to begin with
Im thinking of getting it but im wondering how big does it feel? Like compared to a 4.5" screen phone or 4.3" phone?
I know its a 4.65" screen but i know a goof portion of the bottom is used for the keys.
Feels pretty good in hand honestly.
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Depends on the size of your hand...
I personally don't have a problem holding it about 90% of the time. The other 10% of the time I feel like I'm going to drop it because I'm walking down the street and trying to do something pretty involved one handed.
How big..? xD
it's normal, it feels good on my hand without cases, but with cases it fells not nice but it stays then much better..
when I use my Samsung jet or ZTE Blade then Galaxy nexus feels pretty big sometimes..
That is a pretty relative question, but mine feels pretty good in my hand. It is not a tiny phone by any means, but that is offset by my case.
It has a kickstand through which I slip a finger to walk around with the phone in my hand instead of a pocket.
It FEELS bigger than my old DX, but feels better at the same time. /shrug
OK so here's my experience with the magical Nexus.
Yes at first, (came from a LG Versa & iPod Touch) it felt and looked big.
But if u saw the presentation, they made the Bezel(side) so thin so it wouldn't feel so big.
And what do u know. It feels natural in the hand and in turn, I could never pick up a device that is smaller then 4.2" in screen size.
Now here is one thing for sure.
It will feel big in your pocket. I wear skinny Jeans and man this thing looks big in my front pocket and forces me to put it in my pocket when standing up. When I sit down it goes in my front pocket.
So that is my experience.
I find it about perfect for my medium sized hands. It's not that much bigger than an I9100, and because of its shape (very slight curve) it feels better in pocket. I wouldn't want to go much bigger however. All things considered it's likely a touch smaller than other 4.65" phones (if there are others that use physical keys as opposed to soft keys).
The first thing I did when I bought mine was do the "pocket test", i.e. how does it feel in the front pocket of my jeans. As I said the very slight curve does make a big difference, it's not a brick in your pocket and I find it feels smaller than my SGSII did.
Feels like a relatively small phone to me compared to the One X and Note I had previously. lol
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Feels like a relatively small phone to me compared to the One X and Note I had previously. lol
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The note is the same size as a box of cereal
Feels smaller than the i9100. More comfortable for sure, with the more rounded corners, but I sure as heck can't reach the top of the screen with one hand. That sorta sucks, but i'm not really the kinda person to walk around with it out in my hands.
well the phone is the size of my hand so it feels a bit big, but its lightweight. Its not really a big deal though because I carry a purse. So as long as you don't have tiny hands like me, you should be fine.
The only answers you're going to get are completely subjective. 'Feels good in the hand' statements in reviews are always a little silly because anything like that is completely up to the individual holding the object. It's best to try the device out yourself.
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Feels smaller than the i9100. More comfortable for sure, with the more rounded corners, but I sure as heck can't reach the top of the screen with one hand. That sorta sucks, but i'm not really the kinda person to walk around with it out in my hands.
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Yeah, I feel the same way. I have a lot of trouble hitting the upper left corner of the screen when holding it with my right hand. I do love this phone though.
I had a Motorola Droid X before my Gnex and it doesnt feel that much bigger. The screen is awesome though, much more detail obviously and since the screen goes close to the edges, its not really that much bigger of a phone.
You wont regret it
bcrawford said:
Yeah, I feel the same way. I have a lot of trouble hitting the upper left corner of the screen when holding it with my right hand. I do love this phone though.
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hm... this is the kinda thing that bugs me, on my iphone i had no problem with this...
Ive had a skyrocket ( which i sold ) thats a 4.5" screen and it was somewhat hard to get to the top left, i guess its kinda of phablet thing lol
just got a Galaxy Nexus. Coming from the Samsung Infuse, which is a big phone in itself (4.5" screen). The Nexus just feels better in hand, imho. Whether it's beveled edges, curved glass, it just feels better.
As mentioned by someone else, I currently don't have a case on it,but one is on the way. Will be interested to see how it feels then.
Normal, though its size its spoiling me(dat screen)
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I came to the Nexus from a Charge (4.3") and was nervous about the slightly bigger Nexus. Comparing them side by side the Nexus is the same width and only slightly taller. Overall not too bad.
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CMNein said:
The note is the same size as a box of cereal
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Hell yeah!!! Small size.
Moved from 4 inches phone. First impression : this phone is huge .. but then get used to it .. sometimes still have problem cause my thumb can't reach to top left corner .. lol Don't think I can afford for bigger phone.
Hey!
Not a fan of cases, skins, or the like?
I have stumbled upon the best thing that fits inside the lump that protrudes from our lovely Nexus 5X's.
Paper Reinforcement Labels.
Those things we used once a long time in middle school now have a awesome purpose!
They fit inside the white lip perfectly and circle the camera module with grace.
When you stack three or more it creates a nice resting place for your phone.
Enjoy this little tip!
Let me know if you works for you!
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-Romanpower
Somewhere out there, an industrial designer is weeping... (No disrespect, if you're this concerned about protecting that area than there must be others that feel the same way.)
One would hope that it was designed to be durable from its inception, since it's quite clear that this area will likely receive many impacts over the course of the device's life, whenever the phone is put down without caution.
I hope Spigen produce one.
redneck engineering.
ohussain said:
Somewhere out there, an industrial designer is weeping... (No disrespect, if you're this concerned about protecting that area than there must be others that feel the same way.)
One would hope that it was designed to be durable from its inception, since it's quite clear that this area will likely receive many impacts over the course of the device's life, whenever the phone is put down without caution.
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The fear is real. Really hoping that one was a freak accident. Ringke Slim case, apparently.
PhoenixTank said:
The fear is real. Really hoping that one was a freak accident. Ringke Slim case, apparently.
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I've been on the fence about returning mine because I've been wary about how much protection it provides. Looks like I have the answer to the question I already knew.
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The fear is real. Really hoping that one was a freak accident. Ringke Slim case, apparently.
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Wow. I certainly hope you're right and this was just a freak accident. According to the thread on reddit, it only dropped about 1m, from a table onto the floor...
This is just one report (albeit a concerning one) - and it's still far too early to gauge if there is an issue here. At this time all we can do is wait and see (and try not to drop our phones).
On the subject of cases, bumpers, etc. I'm with the minority of those who go without - I like to use the device as it was designed. While I can appreciate the protective benefits a casing may offer, it's always visually apparent when there's a case on, (even the clearest/thinnest ones), and there is always some increase in size when it comes to handling, no matter how minimal. With the elephantine devices we have today, the 'bare' phones are big enough already. The 5X should have had much smaller top & bottom bezels, there's no need for it to be this tall. I wouldn't resent the large phones so much, but there are very few, if any, decent options for those of us who prefer smaller (around 5.2") phones.
I do use pouches/sleeves, but of course the phones are exposed when I'm actually using them, or if they're sitting on a table outside of their pouch. Over the course of a few years, I have accidentally dropped my phones a few times (Galaxy Nexus & Oneplus One, not the 5X thus far), and they have never received anything more than a few scuffs & minor scratches, of course their camera housings didn't protrude as far as that of the 5X.
Personally, I won't be concerned about the durability of the camera or the device in general until it's clear that there's an issue.
Yeah, price tag is what it is and it took me a while to decide to buy it however, I've bought it.
Wanted badly to try the OPPO Find N2 but is basically impossible to find it Italy.
My Flip3 obviously went to my gf .
First impression is very good.
Got the 256gb version which are more than enough to me.
Front screen is awesome, I can now type with one hand. Inner display is awesome to use with two hands.
Phone however has a strange form factor and getting used to that is not easy also it's heavy and, with both the spigen covers I've bought, it looks like a brick. Not a problem, I like bricks.
Camera didn't impressed me at all to be honest. Also I've already faced some resolution problems with a game ( League of Kingdoms ) which I play all day long basically but it only happens on the inner screen.
Never stand reading books on phone but I think this one will make me change my mind. Also drawing on it is awesome.
This told, do you have any suggestions like apps and accessories for this brick?
Look up good lock that will give you some more little perks for some more little tweeks I had the og fold and liked it ill get another fold at some point though
posted this in another thread, thought you might find it useful
and this one
MySelf_v1 said:
Yeah, price tag is what it is and it took me a while to decide to buy it however, I've bought it.
Wanted badly to try the OPPO Find N2 but is basically impossible to find it Italy.
My Flip3 obviously went to my gf .
First impression is very good.
Got the 256gb version which are more than enough to me.
Front screen is awesome, I can now type with one hand. Inner display is awesome to use with two hands.
Phone however has a strange form factor and getting used to that is not easy also it's heavy and, with both the spigen covers I've bought, it looks like a brick. Not a problem, I like bricks.
Camera didn't impressed me at all to be honest. Also I've already faced some resolution problems with a game ( League of Kingdoms ) which I play all day long basically but it only happens on the inner screen.
Never stand reading books on phone but I think this one will make me change my mind. Also drawing on it is awesome.
This told, do you have any suggestions like apps and accessories for this brick?
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Try naked or aramid/leather case. It's a lot more durable than you think! Most things that would do it in will render any other flagship into a pile of broken glass any way you look at it!
The camera is fine for what it is, typical Samsung processing keeping results within its limits unlike the S22 ultra that pushes sharpening to the extreme. ;-) The only thing I miss is the long zoom but the 30X stretch still works for sign reading when needed.
samsung original case with flip back to make it a tablet stand... is a perfect choice for me.