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Captivate Case sold in stores

Hey guys, I was able to snap a quick picture of the case that a store I went to was selling. Seems to be different than what I've heard from others, but this what I was able to get a hold of. Sorry for the quality, it was taking on my dying Moto Q9h.

was thata hard case? How much for it?

There were two at the store I went to, they had a Carbon looking gel case for $24.95 (Looks like the one pictured above) and another, I think it was plastic, clear case for $29.95 Almost bought the gel but I want to wait for Seidio to come out with theirs.

rob989_69 said:
There were two at the store I went to, they had a Carbon looking gel case for $24.95 (Looks like the one pictured above) and another, I think it was plastic, clear case for $29.95 Almost bought the gel but I want to wait for Seidio to come out with theirs.
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That one was $29.95, and it definitely looked plastic from what I could tell, so that lines up with that second one you were saying.

I don't see it on their website:
http://www.myincipio.com/

Look what I found:
http://www.mycellworld.com/Amzer-Rubberized-Black-Snap-On-Crystal-Hard-Case-P64297797-P88842.htm
What does everyone think of that?

Looks nice, unfortunately it doesn't ship till 8/24. I HOPE Seidio releases theres before that. I'm willing to wait so long for one. I'm not liking carrying it around "naked".

Looks nice from the pictures. And better yet, IT HIDES THE AT&T LOGO

rob989_69 said:
Looks nice, unfortunately it doesn't ship till 8/24. I HOPE Seidio releases theres before that. I'm willing to wait so long for one. I'm not liking carrying it around "naked".
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Me, either. I haven't found anything else yet though.

The rubber one i got at the att store was a black rubber Body Glove brand. it does the trick for 24.99. i got the half off deal (12.50) on accessories for being a premier account holder through my work.

droidal said:
The rubber one i got at the att store was a black rubber Body Glove brand. it does the trick for 24.99. i got the half off deal (12.50) on accessories for being a premier account holder through my work.
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post up some pics. i want to see. is this rubberized skin material or snap on plastic?

droidal said:
The rubber one i got at the att store was a black rubber Body Glove brand. it does the trick for 24.99. i got the half off deal (12.50) on accessories for being a premier account holder through my work.
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i also went with the rubber one and must say it feels excellent. i wish they had screen protectors in stock tho

systoxity said:
i also went with the rubber one and must say it feels excellent. i wish they had screen protectors in stock tho
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Did the same thing. My friend got the T-Mobile version phone and the screen protectors they have make the screen look grainy.
I will wait for bestskinsever or some other company to make them, until then I must be very careful with it.

I got the rubber gel case - looks nice, is very thin, doesn't add much bulk at all, and feels good in the hand. If you want to listen to music with the device's speaker, you can put it face-down so the speaker isn't muffled, and the case keeps the screen from touching the tabletop surface. I'd recommend it!

guys i hope you didnt throw away that screenprotector that came pre-applied to the phone. You know, the really annoying one that reads: Texting n Driving, it can wait...
So thats a pretty good cover right? Looks like it doesn't degrade image quality at all.. Got me to thinking, man this would be ideal if it didn't have these huge dumb letters over the whole screen.
So I bust out some acetone (nail polish remover) and a q tip. I soaked the head of the q tip and rubbed it over the letters on the screen protector. Re applied acetone to the q tip a few times in the process. I let the acetone sit on the letters for about 30 seconds and then wiped it off with a cotton wipe. Be careful when rubbing it off so that it doesn't runoff the screen protector onto the edge of the screen. ie: dont wipe, soak it up. I waited about 10 min after drying it off with that cotton ball and then used my nail to scratch off the letters. I had to re apply acetone once more on tough spots but now i have a free good looking screen protector to hold me over .

I bought the Body Glove case. As someone else stated it doesn't add much bulk at all and fits pretty snug against the phone. I actually dropped my phone this morning while rushing to work. It fell to the concrete, hit the corners, and then landed on the face. Luckily the case is a tad bit raised from the screen not allowing the screen to impact. No damage to the phone and the case has one tiny scratch.
-JChao

jiayi345 said:
I bought the Body Glove case. As someone else stated it doesn't add much bulk at all and fits pretty snug against the phone. I actually dropped my phone this morning while rushing to work. It fell to the concrete, hit the corners, and then landed on the face. Luckily the case is a tad bit raised from the screen not allowing the screen to impact. No damage to the phone and the case has one tiny scratch.
-JChao
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Where'd you get that at? ATT Store?

The only ones I saw yesterday at the AT&T store were the clear hard case and the black striped Body Glove one.

tysj said:
The only ones I saw yesterday at the AT&T store were the clear hard case and the black striped Body Glove one.
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black striped body glove is the good one.

systoxity said:
i also went with the rubber one and must say it feels excellent. i wish they had screen protectors in stock tho
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zagg
wont let me post link but
this is great for face protection

Samsung captivate case from Skinomi

Has anyone bought the case at amazon called Skinomi. It has a full body screen protector n a case,bt the picture has the phone with the speaker covered. Anyone know about it
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If you mean the "carbon fiber" Skinomi case + screen protector, I was thinking about that myself but wanted to see some reviews first. I'm also uncertain as to whether this is actually a case or just a textured skin. I'd prefer a case as skins are a bit of a pain to get to stick to the curved parts.
Sent from my Samsung Captivate

Same here, I would like to get some close up pics + review on it.
I want to verify the technicality of Skinomi carbon fiber's case.

I just ordered it from Amazon, so I will let you know!

I have been using the full skinomi set for the captivate for over 1 week now. I would be more than happy to detail my opinion of it.
The basic version is that its a good buy and I am glad I got it. I only use the skin kit and do not have a hard case. My phone stays in a phone/cargo pocket daily and the skin is holding up to the constant sliding in and out of my pockets along with desk nightstand sliding.
PROS:
Touch sensitivity and screen clarity are unaffected. Still bright and clear.
Does not effect proximity/light sensor.
Holding up well to normal/heavy use.
Good alternative for those who don't like cases.
Very thin and unobtrusive.
Good product packaging and instructions.
CONS:
Though the skin is thin and hard to see, you can feel the edges(specifically on the phone sides).
Fingerprints show more easily.
No camera lens protection.
I'm scared to scratch my new skinomi skin.
Detailed version follows:
I purchased through amazon for $18.99 which was a dollar less than the manufacturer website. The box was smaller than I expected from the pictures but still nicely packaged. You immediately feel as though it is a good product. A small bottle of detergent/water is provided along with skin, instructions and a rigid smoothing card. The skin came precut on two pieces of paper. Each section fit very precises and needed no modification. The instructions provided were clear and simple and I suggest following them closely.
I wiped the phone with a lent free cloth and made sure my hands were very clean prior to installation. I suggest a location with good lighting (i chose the bathroom counter).
During the process you are instructed to moisten your fingers then remove a section of skin from the paper for application. You then moisten the front and back(adhesive side) of the skin with the provided spray. I found that the screen section was the only one that benefits by spraying the front. This helps to reduce friction when smoothing out the bubbles and liquid. Otherwise you may run out of the spray. I barely had enough but I was very liberal with the spray.
The biggest and best caution I can give...Take your time between the applications of each section. Push out the moisture and allow the material to begin adhering before attempting the next section. If you do not you will end up with misaligned sections of skin. It only takes about 2 minutes for each section to begin to stick if you push out the liquid.
After all is applied, let the phone sit for several hours. Do not try to wipe off the outside of the skin or turn the phone on. Allow drying and set time before handling. Manufacturer suggests 12-24 hours. I was comfortable turning the phone on and using it gently after 4 hours. 12 hours later I was comfortable with heavy use.
It has been one week and I have decided to get the Skinomi kit for my sons aria.
Hope this helps anyone interested.

Pictures please
They have Vibrant's back cover picture in Amazon, can you confirm that we have access to battery after applying the skin?

itissat said:
They have Vibrant's back cover picture in Amazon, can you confirm that we have access to battery after applying the skin?
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Yes, you have access to all panels, buttons, and plugs. The kit comes with a total of 8 pieces:
Screen
Top (usb/headphone)
Bottom (mic)
Left side(volume)
Right side (battery)
Battery cover
Upper back plate
Lower back plate (battery release).
NOTE - I can only speak for my experience with the CAPTIVATE version of skinomi.

not to bad, i prefer a case over a skin on my phone tho

Shovelhead84 said:
Yes, you have access to all panels, buttons, and plugs. The kit comes with a total of 8 pieces:
Screen
Top (usb/headphone)
Bottom (mic)
Left side(volume)
Right side (battery)
Battery cover
Upper back plate
Lower back plate (battery release).
NOTE - I can only speak for my experience with the CAPTIVATE version of skinomi.
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do you have a picture of it?
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I just ordered it from Amazon, so I will let you know!
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which color did you order?
and thank you for taking the time.

accinfo said:
do you have a picture of it?
which color did you order?
and thank you for taking the time.
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I do not mind taking a picture, however my camera here at the house is dead and I do not believe taking a picture will show anything. You can not tell that the skin is there. It is so thin and clear that when I show someone my phone in person I have to point out the slight color difference around the "Galaxy S" logo.
you can FEEL the skin but you can not SEE it. Just fits that nice.

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I do not mind taking a picture, however my camera here at the house is dead and I do not believe taking a picture will show anything. You can not tell that the skin is there. It is so thin and clear that when I show someone my phone in person I have to point out the slight color difference around the "Galaxy S" logo.
you can FEEL the skin but you can not SEE it. Just fits that nice.
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True true, thanks for taking the time to write the review.
(In the meantime, I'll be waiting for pics still xP)
oh and what color have you gotten?

I got the clear skin. That's why I don't think it looks much different from a stock phone. Just seems to have a bit more shine. We will see tomorrow. I shoot some pics.

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I got the clear skin. That's why I don't think it looks much different from a stock phone. Just seems to have a bit more shine. We will see tomorrow. I shoot some pics.
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ohhhh, The OP and I were referring to the carbon fiber skin instead of the clear skin. or am i the only one in the "wrong" track?

Yeah i was asking about the case
Ur on the right track
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accinfo said:
ohhhh, The OP and I were referring to the carbon fiber skin instead of the clear skin. or am i the only one in the "wrong" track?
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Well then, no need for pics. My bad.
Either way my experience with skinomi is positive and hopefully that helps in your decision.
I'll be getting out of the way now...

If you're referring to: http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281820381&sr=8-1
It's a skin, not a case, as I just found out when I opened the box. Haven't decided whether or not I'm going to keep it, as I was expecting a case as well.
Other than being carbon fiber, it is exactly as shovelhead84 described: 8 pieces which are akin to sticked that you apply to your phone.

Um, are you sure that was the URL you meant to paste? It appears to be a campground somewhere.
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If you're referring to: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sou...-121.955109&spn=0.64945,1.231842&z=10&iwloc=A
It's a skin, not a case, as I just found out when I opened the box. Haven't decided whether or not I'm going to keep it, as I was expecting a case as well.
Other than being carbon fiber, it is exactly as shovelhead84 described: 8 pieces which are akin to sticked that you apply to your phone.
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Yeah, your link goes to google maps for a vamping ground.
You are correct in that i is not a case but a skin for the phone. .08mm thick allows it to fit under most cases and in pouches, but I think that would be a bit redundant.
It's been 2 weeks now with my skinomi and its going well. I damaged the lower microphone portion of the skin when a monitor at work was set on my phone. Didn't scratch the phone and only damaged a portion of the skinomi.
So far I have not had any scratches develop on the screen protector and I have NOT been gentle with my phone.

My bad, link updated (http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-TechS..._1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1281820381&sr=8-1)
I just applied the above skin to my phone. No troubles with applying the carbon fiber di-noc pieces (dont use the solution) , the clear screen and button protector sections are a little cloudy (hoping this goes away?)
The biggest gripe I have is that the "skin" doesnt protect the corners of the device, which imo are most likely to be worn.

I ordered one, I was sort of hoping their web site stating it was dry application meant it was a sleeve or case. Was it difficult to align and remove bubbles? I can can't see any seams at all in the photos, so I imagine the pieces come quite close to the edges.
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TriboScreen screen protector

After watching that video I had to support the company that made it cause it's a pretty clever system they've come up with. I don't even care for dry install protectors but I had to try it. The fact that not only do you get 2 screen protectors with each order, you get the mold or jig specific to your device which ensures a properly installed protector every time.
I ordered mine off eBay from a seller named icapsale-istt. The product ships from S.Korea...I bought mine on the 9th, late in the evening, it arrived today. Pretty damn fast shipping if you ask me, especially since they estimated it wouldn't get to me until between 6.26.12 - 7.10.12. Obviously I can't do a product review since I don't have my device yet but rest assured I will once I get it installed.
**Update 6.30.12**
Alright fellas, got it on...installation was as straight forward as the video shows except you do have to get some bubbles out. So before you take off the top layer make sure you use the squeegee to get them all out. Unfortunately I got a spec of dust right smack dab in the middle of my screen but it's not noticeable unless the screen is off so for now it stays. First thing I noticed was the rainbow effect on the protector when the screen is off...when it's on I don't see any abnormalities. The screen feels the same as if it were naked. It doesn't cover the whole screen for obvious reasons (beveled edge around the screen) but during normal useage you don't even realize it. No banding, no rainbow effect, very clear, doesn't seem to effect the display negatively at all. Touch sensitivity is no different than without the protector on. The only thing about this is the price, it's pricey. That being said, it's not head and shoulders better than any other dry install protector i've ever used so hard to justify the price unless you're a noob and that concerned with installing one that the included jig will make you rest that much better...or if you're like me and just wanted to support the company who came out with such a setup for their ingenuity.
Overall, it's a nice protector that will ensure proper placement everytime...if only it could prevent dust as well But the price will turn most off, especially for this type of protector considering most of this type are about a quarter of the price or less. There is no rubbery feel on the display and it looks just as beautiful as it did when it was naked. I give this product an 8/10 only because of the price, would have been a 9 otherwise.

If I was not getting a otterbox defender I would get this. I hate putting screen protectors on wrong and this makes it so you can't.

yeah let us know how well they work. I am interested in seeing some close up shots of it installed as well.

I just purchased one as well!

I'm currently in S.korea and the SS3 isn't even out here yet, I wonder if I can get these here.
It's probably a lot cheaper here (just look at the prices of SGP in Korea compared to the rest of the world).
And does the screen protector cover the whole glass area?

MysteryOfTime said:
I just purchased one as well!
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How did it go?

Just got this in yesterday. Took off my XtremeGuard, and these screen protectors are pretty crystal clear and nice.
One problem is their cut. Unless if you have a case, they do not cover the whole phone but for good reason. The phone is a bit curved near the ends so if the hard plastic stretched all the way out it would float and not stick at all.
These are also reusable. To reinstall or reapply I suggest getting a lint remover, peeling off one of the tapes and just sticking your screen protector on it. This way it will remove any dust and you can reapply it.
It also feels great, if you have sweaty or oily hands, this screen protector will accommodate you. Application was easy, I just had a difficult time due to my dogs shedding in the summer heat... they are leaving a lot of hair around.
Summary: I would recommend it. Shipping takes forever though, like 2 to 3 weeks.

I can't find them on ebay. Can you guys post a link?

20blks said:
I can't find them on ebay. Can you guys post a link?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-scratc...ccessories&hash=item3377445dc0#ht_6410wt_1163

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Anti-scratc...ccessories&hash=item3377445dc0#ht_6410wt_1163
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Thank you

20blks said:
Thank you
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You're welcome....but clicking the "thanks" button would be appreciated

Can you post a picture with your screen protector on? The video never really shows it up close.

i ordered two of these one for me and one for my dad, woulda been nice to know that you get 2 covers in one order and based on the picture only a tiny bit of the glass is not covered by the protector
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Just got this in yesterday. Took off my XtremeGuard, and these screen protectors are pretty crystal clear and nice.
One problem is their cut. Unless if you have a case, they do not cover the whole phone but for good reason. The phone is a bit curved near the ends so if the hard plastic stretched all the way out it would float and not stick at all.
These are also reusable. To reinstall or reapply I suggest getting a lint remover, peeling off one of the tapes and just sticking your screen protector on it. This way it will remove any dust and you can reapply it.
It also feels great, if you have sweaty or oily hands, this screen protector will accommodate you. Application was easy, I just had a difficult time due to my dogs shedding in the summer heat... they are leaving a lot of hair around.
Summary: I would recommend it. Shipping takes forever though, like 2 to 3 weeks.
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how do the protectors feel on the phone? Does it feel like there's even a protector there? or is it just a smooth feeling?

OP updated with my review

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OP updated with my review
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nice review i also ordered it solely to support the company. Glad to hear its not some piece of junk. And what do you mean by a rainbow effect? Like when its off and your in the sun you can see rainbows?

Neverendingxsin said:
nice review i also ordered it solely to support the company. Glad to hear its not some piece of junk. And what do you mean by a rainbow effect? Like when its off and your in the sun you can see rainbows?
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Thanks given :good: Nah man, it feels good. When I first installed an XtremeGuard, as much as I like that protector, it was noticeably tackier than the naked screen. This protectors feels as if it is the naked screen. As for the rainbow thing, yep, exactly as you just said. but turn the phone on and look for the rainbows or any other display defect and you're gonna be hard pressed.

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Thanks given :good: Nah man, it feels good. When I first installed an XtremeGuard, as much as I like that protector, it was noticeably tackier than the naked screen. This protectors feels as if it is the naked screen. As for the rainbow thing, yep, exactly as you just said. but turn the phone on and look for the rainbows or any other display defect and you're gonna be hard pressed.
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Well then im sold I was a bit nervous about ordering a protector off of ebay, but this review helps a lot. And as far as the rainbow thing, doesn't bother me if its only when the screen is off (not like there's anything to see when its off) haha

Neverendingxsin said:
Well then im sold I was a bit nervous about ordering a protector off of ebay, but this review helps a lot. And as far as the rainbow thing, doesn't bother me if its only when the screen is off (not like there's anything to see when its off) haha
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Well glad I can help you out a bit. I feel the same....although I was very worried when I seen the rainbow effect before I turned the screen on. I have 3 XtremeGuards in hand but i'm not putting them on unless this one needs to be replaced for some reason.

Gadgetz said:
Well glad I can help you out a bit. I feel the same....although I was very worried when I seen the rainbow effect before I turned the screen on. I have 3 XtremeGuards in hand but i'm not putting them on unless this one needs to be replaced for some reason.
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Thats a smart decision. Im gonna order the SGP nano protector just in case the tribo doesn't workout for some reason.

only thing im worried about is if the edges will lift up due to the screen being curved

After 2 Years with Iphone .....

Hello,
after more than 2 Years with the IPhone 4 I'll become next week the HTC One Black Vodafone Germany.
Please be so kindly and give me some urgent handling recommendations...do I need a display protection, any cases or whatever....?
Many thanks.....

speedmaster.nl said:
Hello,
after more than 2 Years with the IPhone 4 I'll become next week the HTC One Black Vodafone Germany.
Please be so kindly and give me some urgent handling recommendations...do I need a display protection, any cases or whatever....?
Many thanks.....
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It depends on how careful you are with your phone, but I would definitely recommend a case and screen protector to avoid getting scratches, if nothing else.

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It depends on how careful you are with your phone, but I would definitely recommend a case and screen protector to avoid getting scratches, if nothing else.
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I'm very careful but I agree with you for a screen protector and a case, any recommendation for the case, I saw the origin HTC bi color case but some people said it makes scratches....!?!

speedmaster.nl said:
I'm very careful but I agree with you for a screen protector and a case, any recommendation for the case, I saw the origin HTC bi color case but some people said it makes scratches....!?!
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That depends on how much protection you want and if you mind covering up the back of the phone (it's nicer than most phones so some people rather not).
http://www.basalent.com/htc-one-2013-m7-hybri-flex-crystal-clear-pctpu-case-white.html
That's the one I have, and I like it a lot. Protects the sides and the back, without covering the aluminum body.

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That depends on how much protection you want and if you mind covering up the back of the phone (it's nicer than most phones so some people rather not).
http://www.basalent.com/htc-one-2013-m7-hybri-flex-crystal-clear-pctpu-case-white.html
That's the one I have, and I like it a lot. Protects the sides and the back, without covering the aluminum body.
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I never have much issue with screen scratches (usually) but I'd still err on the side of caution and do at the very least a screen protector. I'm going to replace my ZAGG (which I'm hoping is just scratched and not a crack on the screen ) with one of those fancy shmancy glass screen protectors with the rounded edges.

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I never have much issue with screen scratches (usually) but I'd still err on the side of caution and do at the very least a screen protector. I'm going to replace my ZAGG (which I'm hoping is just scratched and not a crack on the screen ) with one of those fancy shmancy glass screen protectors with the rounded edges.
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Ha ha, I have one of those fancy shmancy glass screen protectors. It feels nice and looks nice, but there are bubbles in the corners

TPU skin is good enough if you have good reflexes.
While it is falling, you'll probably break its fall by hitting it up. Plus you can find absolutely clear TPU skins.
A case is a must, screen protector is not.

What I do is whenever I get a brand new phone, I always start with a good protective case and a screen protector. After a few months, I gradually get thinner cases and usually end up with those 0.3-0.5mm thin cases that makes the phone feel nice and less bulky. If you plan to rock the phone naked, I'd recommend a phone pouch.
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Thank you very much for the quick response I'm still searching for a good frame or case, is it true that the origin HTC bi color case leaves scratches on the phone I won't believe it .....?! I also hope that the black version is scratch resistant some people said not......I just talked with a Vodafone assistant to change the black against the silver but he said to me that himself have the black one and I looks quite better and after two month usage without any case he have no scratches. I'll take the black one, it comes next week and I will give you a first impression.
Can't await

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A case is a must...
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WHY?

ro_explorer said:
WHY?
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Its not REALLY a must IMO. The phone actually holds up very well. Yesterday i purposefully put the phone in the same pocket with a bunch of coins and it scratched the aluminum but the scratches wiped right off. If you drop things than that would be a different story at aluminum can easily dent :good:

That was my point also ... it looks a little exaggerated to say that a case is a must.
I intend to use the phone "naked" indoors. Any case will practically ruin the nice feeling of the phone itself. Of course, if you drop it then there are chances to ruin the nice finish.
I'm also using the phone outdoors, fr sports. For that purpose I ordered a trident kraken ams ... I hope it will do the job.
P.S.: I saw that a OEM housing is "only" 50 bucks, free shipping ... I guess I'll buy one just in case .

I would say that if you carry your phone in your pocket a case is a must. I generally like to go case-less (especially with a phone this pretty), but after having my One slip out of my pocket on a couple of occasions, I ended up getting a case (Poetic Atmosphere; the rubberized edges keep it from slipping out). If you intend on getting a pouch of some sort, I think case-free is fine.
Also, I don't have a screen protector and have no scratches, though I tend to be pretty gentle with my phones.

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That was my point also ... it looks a little exaggerated to say that a case is a must.
I intend to use the phone "naked" indoors. Any case will practically ruin the nice feeling of the phone itself. Of course, if you drop it then there are chances to ruin the nice finish.
I'm also using the phone outdoors, fr sports. For that purpose I ordered a trident kraken ams ... I hope it will do the job.
P.S.: I saw that a OEM housing is "only" 50 bucks, free shipping ... I guess I'll buy one just in case .
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On Etradesupply, the OEM housing is only like 30 bucks.
I say a TPU case is a must because:
1) You WILL drop it at some point, it's anodized AL, not grippy plastic.
2) The case provides a lip, so if you put your phone face down, the screen won't touch the surface & scratch from w/e dirt is there.
3) The case will also keep the camera lens (or the anodized back) from touching any surfaces.
4) I wear a ring, and if I don't put a case on, the ring scratches ONTO the phone. That's not good.
If you're REALLY careful, then none of these matter. but it's hard to be perfect.
Besides, when I'm in bed, I can just quickly remove the case for a little bit. It feels nice.

This phone is just too good looking to cover up, IMO. I've been going naked since day one I don't have a single scratch on it. The aluminum housing is solid and whatever glass HTC used really resists scratching. My One X screen got covered in microscratches pretty quickly, but I haven't seen anything on this phone.
Just treat it with care and you can forget the case. CNET tried to destroy their test phone and couldn't do it.

I have a double dip case bought at once with the phone. Well .. the feeling simply does not compare with the case on. It just loos cheap and plastic'ish ... is worse than galaxy S4 actually. So, with all the risks involved I will go "naked" while in normal use and I will use the kraken ams for outdoors. That's all ...

I only like corner protection. I don't care about the back.
I used to have a screen protector on this but I don't like it, it doesn't make the display look as nice. I have since taken it off and have not gotten any scratches, not even micro ones. I think this display is more tough than previous GG2 screens. I had the ONE X+ and it scratched easily.
Get one of these: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365102

After 8 hours....
....I'm going crazy with the phone, the App Store is horrible I found nothing what I need, i looking for the 8player and found many sites but not in the App Store, can't connect my iPhone via Bluetooth to import my contacts, also with the ipad...
The phone looks and feels awesome that's for sure but android is horrible, don't know what I should do.....please be so kind and give me recommendations, I won't give it back for the iPhone 5.......so I don't know what I should do!?!?!

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....I'm going crazy with the phone, the App Store is horrible I found nothing what I need, i looking for the 8player and found many sites but not in the App Store, can't connect my iPhone via Bluetooth to import my contacts, also with the ipad...
The phone looks and feels awesome that's for sure but android is horrible, don't know what I should do.....please be so kind and give me recommendations, I won't give it back for the iPhone 5.......so I don't know what I should do!?!?!
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I respectfully disagree, as will most in this forum that Android is horrible.
Maybe you can post what apps you are looking for and other users can tell you if there are equivalent apps.

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I respectfully disagree, as will most in this forum that Android is horrible.
Maybe you can post what apps you are looking for and other users can tell you if there are equivalent apps.
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Hello Senior Member,
Thanks so much for your quick response, ok I'm impatient, I found the first app for my marantz av and the buffalo server which works its the bubbleUPnP and it works with the iPhone equivalent not still searching the for the 8player.

Stock screen protector info

I'll be adding to this with some updates and if i ever find a source i'll post a link to order more.
Stock screen protector is glass...Well an extremely thin layer of glass making almost plastic like. press hard and you don't scratch it. You just plow through the glass to the plastic later under it.
i work with photonics so i got all kinds of fun stuff. So im going to measure how thick the glass layer is on it.
Definitely feels like this is a what they will be moving to for fordable displays. But the issues is its so thin the glass chips up on a scratch instead of just being a light surface scratch.
But i'll be updating this with some measurements and pictures under high magnification and some of the display in another topic with pixel size and all that like i typically do.
More info will be added with mesurements.
It's 4 layers. Glass. Middle plastic later and an adhesive later. I'll post actual measurements soon as I confirm it. I did not have time to check the calibration on it today.

bignazpwns said:
I'll be adding to this with some updates and if i ever find a source i'll post a link to order more.
Stock screen protector is glass...Well an extremely thin layer of glass making almost plastic like. press hard and you don't scratch it. You just plow through the glass to the plastic later under it.
i work with photonics so i got all kinds of fun stuff. So im going to measure how thick the glass layer is on it.
Definitely feels like this is a what they will be moving to for fordable displays. But the issues is its so thin the glass chips up on a scratch instead of just being a light surface scratch.
But i'll be updating this with some measurements and pictures under high magnification and some of the display in another topic with pixel size and all that like i typically do.
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I have Verizon 10+ 5G... The factory screen protector had actually ripped on one corner of mine (before I finally removed it) - so mine at least was definitely not glass -
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KruseLudsMobile said:
I have Verizon 10+ 5G... The factory screen protector had actually ripped on one corner of mine (before I finally removed it) - so mine at least was definitely not glass -
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It is. It's plastic with and extremely thin layer of glass. That's how I found out it was glass. I ripped it looked at the edge and it was saw toothed. Checked under a microscope and tiny shards of glass. I'll post pics later today.

Would you say the stock one is decent quality as I was thinking of taking mine off as i find it to have a hazy snowy effect on white backgrounds and when viewing hdr videos ect
I had a note 10 before and i took it off and there was quite a difference in removing the stock protector (was quite a bit clearer)
Thanks

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Would you say the stock one is decent quality as I was thinking of taking mine off as i find it to have a hazy snowy effect on white backgrounds and when viewing hdr videos ect
I had a note 10 before and i took it off and there was quite a difference in removing the stock protector (was quite a bit clearer)
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That's from the layers used. 4 layers. You get some optical effect ls with light bending when you start passing through multiple layers.
Glass
Adhesive
Plastic
Adhesive

You are great!
Small questions
It's anti shock to drops?

Ahmad Ryashi said:
You are great!
Small questions
It's anti shock to drops?
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None. It's extremely thin with no property's to protect from shock.

I have a Note 10 and I can confirm the stock protector is glass and the outer layer is easily scratched.
I had my phone in my coat pocket and hung it up at the doctor's office. When I went to put it on my phone flew out of the pocket, hit the hard cement floor and cracked the screen.
I filed a claim with Asurion and they came to my house to replace it. The tech took my phone and disappeared off to his little van.
He came back in less than 5 minutes!
Good news, your screen wasn't cracked!
It was the screen protector.
You couldn't feel it because it is not the top layer.
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I filed a claim with Asurion and they came to my house to replace it. The tech took my phone and disappeared off to his little van.
He came back in less than 5 minutes!
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Wow, had no idea Asurion made house calls! Granted it's been years since I filed a claim, and I'm sure it's only available in a few area, but I never imagined that. Actually I'm shocked! I can't imagine that's a competitive market, and there's no way that can be profitable. I've gotta look it up now cause that's intrigued me

gadget! said:
I have a Note 10 and I can confirm the stock protector is glass and the outer layer is easily scratched.
I had my phone in my coat pocket and hung it up at the doctor's office. When I went to put it on my phone flew out of the pocket, hit the hard cement floor and cracked the screen.
I filed a claim with Asurion and they came to my house to replace it. The tech took my phone and disappeared off to his little van.
He came back in less than 5 minutes!
Good news, your screen wasn't cracked!
It was the screen protector.
You couldn't feel it because it is not the top layer.
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Yeah it works great for resisting scratches for cleaning I love it. However I press on it with a key it rips that layer up and it looks much worse then a scratch due to how the light is reflected.
People really need to know that there is glass and it's extremely thin. This is a safety issue. Get a scratch. Touch the screen it won't cut you but stick on your skin and if you run your eyes you can get some serious eye damage. Samsung really needs to put that info out there.

Confirmed this was a test for the screen on the Z flip. It uses an improved version of this for the top layer bof the display. I don't know what they improved but it can be much. If I get the runs to actually pick on up and do some test on it I'll post it but I probably won't waste my money since it will destroy the display. Probably pick one up used that the display is damaged after a while.
They could of gone with a slightly thicker layer of glass and the adhesive used would be an optical uv adhesive so being in the optoelectronics field I have an idea of what adhesive they would use. It should help by providing a put more support for the glass top layer but the improvement will actually be pretty small.
But if I can I'll be doing that but I gotta start cutting back on buying phones nto run game benchmarks on and test the displays and what not. I'm upto about $6,000 in phones just last year.
Soon I'll be checking out the displays on the note 10 under mag and mesure pixel size and all that. But work is pretty busy since everyone is rolling out 5g now and they all need what we make and it's only going to ramp up throughout the year.

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It is. It's plastic with and extremely thin layer of glass. That's how I found out it was glass. I ripped it looked at the edge and it was saw toothed. Checked under a microscope and tiny shards of glass. I'll post pics later today.
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I really liked it - while it lasted. Any idea where to get another - and how in the heck to install it?
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KruseLudsMobile said:
I really liked it - while it lasted. Any idea where to get another - and how in the heck to install it?
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Haven't found a place yet., I'm currently using a LK tempered glass. Cant even tell no camera cut out and its been great.
Still trying to find a place or a service center that will sell them.

Update with more pictures.
People on YouTube who think there opinions are facts are trying bro give out bad info. Here is a scratch. It was scratched with tweazers. Scratch is under the lense in the picture and then shown under mag

I damaged mine. how to I remove it? can't get ahold of it anywhere on it to remove. thanks.

KruseLudsMobile said:
I really liked it - while it lasted. Any idea where to get another - and how in the heck to install it?
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Mine was replaced in Samsung Experience store for around 15 euro.