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Im currently using a Case-mate POP.
been using it for three weeks now..It provides extra protection for the device, and on the back of the phone the case gives 3-4mm height above the lens so Im not afraid it'll scratch or something will happen to it.
What I dont like with this case is thats bulky and makes the phone thick.
I started looking for better alternatives and saw the SGP Neo Hybrid,
It seems very nice and elegant, keeps the phone original shape more or less, without giving it extra thickness (compared to the CM POP)
In fact, I also found the CM Gellie a nice case,
they both seems to be enough for me, protection for falling from my hands here and there, I dont think that more than that is needed....
What I dont like with these cases is that they only has maybe 1mm height above the lens..Dont they get scratched?
What can I do in order to keep the lens clean from scratches?
eranyanay said:
Im currently using a Case-mate POP.
been using it for three weeks now..It provides extra protection for the device, and on the back of the phone the case gives 3-4mm height above the lens so Im not afraid it'll scratch or something will happen to it.
What I dont like with this case is thats bulky and makes the phone thick.
I started looking for better alternatives and saw the SGP Neo Hybrid,
It seems very nice and elegant, keeps the phone original shape more or less, without giving it extra thickness (compared to the CM POP)
In fact, I also found the CM Gellie a nice case,
they both seems to be enough for me, protection for falling from my hands here and there, I dont think that more than that is needed....
What I dont like with these cases is that they only has maybe 1mm height above the lens..Dont they get scratched?
What can I do in order to keep the lens clean from scratches?
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The lens doesn't touch the table when you set the phone down. The only way it would get scratched is with something in your pocket and an extra 2-3mm would not stop that. A key would still cause damage.
Im aware that the lens wont get any damage while being on the desk.
But...Its almost there, and in case of absorbing scratches it might be a serious issue.
Is there any lens protector film such as the ones that martin fields supply with their screen protector?
Or any other creative way, which wont affect the photos in the way?
I shared the same concerns that you did, so I took one of my extra screen protectors (the clear kind, not matte) for other products, and cut a protector for the camera lens. If anyone's interested in the dimensions, it's about 7 by 7 mm.
Doesn't it affect the photos quality or color?
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Not for me. In case you want specifics, I had 2 extra pieces of clear screen protector from Speck for my iTouch 4 so I just cut one of them. You should use the same care in applying a screen protector to applying a lens protector (clean it, etc). Photo quality isn't affected at all.
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Im not sure if anyone else is feeling what I'm feeling, but I'm literally scared to put this phone down on a hard surface... I feel that back camera lense will get scratched quite easily...
At the moment my phone is balancing on a pair of socks...
Somewhat agree - I mean, my Desire was the same, I think I'm just conscious of the fact that this is a gorgeous device and I don't want to mark it in any way.
I have an Oakley sunglasses bag that I rest it on when face up, but mostly I just put it face down. I mean, you can attack the screen with keys and it won't scratch, so I figure face down is the safest. Plus the back of the phone looks so amazing!
Thats a good point.
Looking forward to when Casemate release their cases for this phone. Hopefully that will have some sort of protection for the lense
A day after I received mine, I'd already managed to put a small yet noticeable scratch across the camera's glass surface and its metal rim. That's despite the fact that I don't place it on hard surfaces nor pocket it without the use of the official pouch. Though I'm thinking it might be a factory defect, it can't be stressed enough how vulnerable that particular area of the device is.
Have a scratch on the metal rim also, very small but yeah on a brandnew device..
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stanny2k said:
Im not sure if anyone else is feeling what I'm feeling, but I'm literally scared to put this phone down on a hard surface... I feel that back camera lense will get scratched quite easily...
At the moment my phone is balancing on a pair of socks...
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I'm exactly the same. It's a bit frustrating to think they put all that effort into giving us the Gorilla glass 2 on the screen, extra strong plastic on the case and an easily damaged camera lens that protrudes from the back. Go figure.
It wouldn't have been quite as bad if they'd recessed the glass lens so that it's less likely to come into contact with any surfaces.
I hope those socks are clean!
Also have a scratch on mine, just by the rim. Didnt think anything of it before getting the phone but it is badly thought out imo. I would have rather the phone be a little thicker and the lense/glass better protected than it is. Ah well...
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It wouldn't have been quite as bad if they'd recessed the glass lens so that it's less likely to come into contact with any surfaces.
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I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it is slightly recessed - by looking at pictures I don't know if it is recessed enough to properly prevent scratches, though.
Look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1577895&page=3
Discussion about how to protect your camera lens.
I applied a cut-out of the original HTC screen protector on the lens and can't see any reduction of image quality ... Hopefully it protects the lens ...
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I'm pretty sure I read somewhere that it is slightly recessed - by looking at pictures I don't know if it is recessed enough to properly prevent scratches, though.
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It is recessed? Crikey, I can't see or even feel it. The surfaces most likely to scratch it are probably rough enough to reach the glass despite the microscopic recess
I bought a White Frosted Gel case. If I put the phone on a flat surface the lens is protected by the case. That is if you want a case
using an adhesive 16mm rooundpad
On the cam of the 1S the lens is slightly recessed. Unfortunately not on the 1X.
I put an anti sliding, anti vibrating pad for soundspeakers on top of of it. Sticks during daily use like a charm and is removed and put back for filming in seconds.
Yeah, really simple but effective
Edit: No way I am hiding this beast in a pouch. It shall shine and chime. The pouches are for my daughters
Hmm it is actually fractionally recessed, like a fraction of a mm. But not enough that if there was a bit of grit on the table, it wouldn't catch it. Also the plastic lens surround (silver finish), is not the same quality as the polycarbonate. So yes, it screams "scratch me" which is a bit silly considering the rest of the phone. You would actually be better to put it face down than face up on a table, but then you can't see the screen! Doh!
For those with the white phone, you could consider HTC HC C700 clip on back cover. It is basically translucent so you can still see the back through it, but it stupidly doesn't have the cut-out holes for the forthcoming docks. For that you will need HTC HC C740 clip on covers which don't have a see-through version! *sigh*
Have a look at the pouches thread in the accessories,I got a nice HTC side flip case phone still feels great in hand but the.plastic back is just enough so you can put it down and the lense does not touch the surface
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Are there any case haterz on this forum, who run their phones without any kind of cases / back stickers etc ?
Could you post some photos, facts, knowledge how well the phone stands everyday usage ?
I have been using case since day one, but i just can't stand it anymore. Did I buy alluminium phone to put it in rubber case or stick plastic sheet of foil on it to lose the feeling of alluminium ? No !
I drop my phone very rarely, actually i have never droppped it (knock knock), only time it hit ground it was clumsy bird's (jokin clumsy friend's hands) fault. My only concern is lens protector. On one side its nicely hidden in the rim, but at the other lens cover is protruding just a very litle bit. I am attaching picture to illustrate it a bit. It is side look.
There's a "hole" in the phone body, so the lens should be all hidden / drown and there should be 1 milimeter gap, when i place phone on table. On one side there is, on other lens is in line with body.
Grey - phone
White - gap for lens cover
Black - lens cover
Mods, please do not delete this topic - this has already happened in past (moved to accesories thread), but it get lost very easily, i try to debate with users without accesories.
Thanks
i did for apprx 4 months when i first bought the device, now i'm using crystal clear case to not to hide devices body.
i bought a case after i saw scratches on camera lens, luckly camera lens got replaced after service for red tint.
also shiny exposed alumium around the device got scratched and deformed a bit.
I also am not a fan of big bulky cases. One of the main reasons I bought this phone is because it is so damn beautiful (compared to most other phones). I've always joked about how iPhone fans typically rave about how "sleek" and "thin" their phones are, yet they walk around with them wearing the equivalent of a down-filled parka that is anything but "sleek".
I did compromise a bit, just because I want to keep my phone looking nice. I found the Cimo clear case. It is very thin, and very clear. It has just enough of a "lip" around the edge so that the screen of the phone won't contact the ground when it is lying down (or dropped on its face). The soft rubbery cushioning should also protect against dings on the corners and back, as well as prevent scratches. All without sacrificing the beauty of the phone. I paid $10 on Amazon for it.
NEH,
I did not buy a unibody aluminium finish phone to hide it behind chinese plastic covers. Thats not my style. I have pretty much the same type of use like yours. The only thing that has happened with me is that the beats audio red sticker at the behind bottom plate is now fading off. Nothing else. Just keep keys/card holder and coins in other pocket. I dont think you need a plastic cover.
When I had my One I used the HTC hard shell - minimal design but clear so you could still see the phone. Best case I had IMO
http://shop.emea.htc.com/uk/p_htc_store_product.aspx?i=251537
Whether you can still get it is another question
I've been using this case works well still shows the phones great looks and protect it all around.
HTC One
Guys, thanks for all the replies.
But this thread is strictly about naked devices - no cases at all !
well ii put a case on it.... next time its still usable years down the road
Mine has had nothing on it except a transparent skin on the back since i bought it last May. Still looks great...
Yeah I've been running mines nekkid since I got it last April, just couldn't bring myself to spend money to cover such a good looking device. Other than some wear marks around the shiny beveled edge, there's no obvious signs of age.
I'm not rough on it, but I don't baby it either. I have dropped it a few times(on purpose, just to show people how durable it is), and run my knife across the screen and back, but no damage.
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Yeah I've been running mines nekkid since I got it last April, just couldn't bring myself to spend money to cover such a good looking device. Other than some wear marks around the shiny beveled edge, there's no obvious signs of age.
I'm not rough on it, but I don't baby it either. I have dropped it a few times(on purpose, just to show people how durable it is), and run my knife across the screen and back, but no damage.
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And what about lens cover ? Is yout lens completely hidden, or do you have it like me ? Hidden on one side, flush with body on the other.
Do you use any kind of pouch or something ?
never ever use a case defeats point of having such a wonderful design,have a leather pouch when not in us and just treat it like a baby when in use 6 months on still pristine not a mark
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And what about lens cover ? Is yout lens completely hidden, or do you have it like me ? Hidden on one side, flush with body on the other.
Do you use any kind of pouch or something ?
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My lens cover is slightly recessed, so no, not like you, but haven't had any damage to it. No pouch or anything, just keep it in my pocket with my change.
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No case.
I am careful when I lay it down on certain surfaces.
And I try *very* hard never to let it slip out of my hands and fall.
No damage due to general wear. I dented the back slightly and roughed up one corner slightly.
Totally worth it. Love the feel and thinness of the phone.
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Mine has had nothing on it except a transparent skin on the back since i bought it last May. Still looks great...
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this is how i use mine. transparent cover over the back which i only put on because the aluminum is actually very slippery for me and the clear skin provides better grip so i dont drop it. clear cover over the screen and im good to go. few small areas around the front bevel where the blue has worn away but other than that its prefect. i never use a case, defeats the purpose of having a thin phone.
I Have been using it without cover, but in December it has fallen on the road so i ordered some cheap one from the e-bay.
So now, i am using it with cover, but i lost that great metal feeling of the phone.
Here is an example with and without cover
http://i.cubeupload.com/KydqLb.jpg
I don't use a case at all makes it easier to use the volume and power button
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I use no covers, just matte screen protector (I like the way my display looks with it). Bought it in June 2013. It fell on the floor several times, it got only one scratch on the top (on the lright corner), but it still looks amazing! As it's always in my pocket, lately the "beats audio" logo on the back is going away slowly... but i use nothing to protect it
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No case.
I am careful when I lay it down on certain surfaces.
And I try *very* hard never to let it slip out of my hands and fall.
No damage due to general wear. I dented the back slightly and roughed up one corner slightly.
Totally worth it. Love the feel and thinness of the phone.
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+1. Dont know how long I would keep the phone. But while I have it might as well enjoy the quality feel of it.
My HTC One is about two weeks old. I love it so much, I can't bring myself to cover this baby up.
Also, I am paying for a warranty, so if anything happens to it I'll get a new one, or maybe the M8 if they run out =D
Yes, I know it doesn't effect the functionally and features. Overall I'm impressed with the G4. It's just that I'm incredibly careful with my phones and very OCD about scratches, yet after only a few days I'm already seeing tiny little micro scratches appearing on that silly glossy strip around the phone. Why couldn't they have made it matte? Or even satin? I had a Lumia 1020 and it held up very well, thanks to its matte finish. The edges of a phone experience the most wear and tear, and with glossy finishes being the least hard-wearing - or at least the finish that shows up scratches the worst - I just wish LG had thought a bit more about this rather than just going down the 'it looks nice when you first buy it so that's all that matters' route.
This isn't a serious criticism of the device, I just wondered if glossy plastic edges like this annoy anyone else? I'm fairly confident that someone is going to say 'aluminium edges are just as bad' or 'my G4 is perfect and I've never had a single LG get a scratch on it', but my personal experience with LGs is that they seem to let themselves down in terms of material choices sometimes. The brittle plastic on the G3 - which would often crack along the IR port or rear mic over time, is a case in point. The laser autofocus on my G3 also got small hairline scuffs on it. My Nexus 4 soft touch coating rubbed off completely in certain areas along the edge. I always keep my phones in their own pocket and I'm very careful where I put them.
Just wondered if it bothers anyone else. It's a phone at the end of the day, not a baby...but I do like to keep things nice and it annoys me when my new devices start to develop wear really quickly!!
Yeah I think it's a bummer. So I left my protective film pieces on the phone and just cut off the little pull tab on each sticker. That should prolong the inevitable.
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Yeah I think it's a bummer. So I left my protective film pieces on the phone and just cut off the little pull tab on each sticker. That should prolong the inevitable.
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Haha thats what I did. I'll take them off once I get my case
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I'm running a case on it now, but the bezel kept me from getting the tan leather
I just clipped the ends of the factory protective film as well. I was originally planning on removing the film altogether, but since I'm waiting on OEM plastic backs to show up en masse on eBay at a reasonable price so I can buy one and use my case, we'll see how long the film lasts instead. A matte or brushed finish would have been much better regardless of whether the trim ring was plastic or metal.
It's definitely not as attractive a design as the g3 IMHO
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Hi all,
I'm wondering how durable the metal back of the OP3 is and how easily it scratches. For some reason I'm really afraid that the back scratches easily, even when I'm just putting down my phone on the table or something like that. I'm using a case right now but the OP3 just feels much better without a case, so maybe you can convince me that it's more durable than I think? Has someone used his OP3 without a case for a good amount of time and can tell how good the back survived?
I think the back it pretty durable due to aluminium but i am really worried about the camera bump. I use a think clear case which doesn't cover camera bump .I put my phone on table mostly. Anyone who are using this phone without cases can share their experience the built quality of this phone and also the camera bump.Will the camera glass scratches easily?
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it's already been 4 months for me without using any case. I'm a typical that care my phone, my pants pocket just for phone only without other things and when I put the phone down in the table I did it slowly. for my experience it's been pretty well, no scratches in my back phone and the camera lens still perfect, all is still perfect except a couple dents because I drop it. and the metal really feel so great in the hand :angel:
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Jscn16 said:
Hi all,
I'm wondering how durable the metal back of the OP3 is and how easily it scratches. For some reason I'm really afraid that the back scratches easily, even when I'm just putting down my phone on the table or something like that. I'm using a case right now but the OP3 just feels much better without a case, so maybe you can convince me that it's more durable than I think? Has someone used his OP3 without a case for a good amount of time and can tell how good the back survived?
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put a case on it if you worry for scratches before you regret.
used mine (before replacement) few weeks without case, got some scratches, but fairly visible. really durable housing. but better at outdoors use with case, alluminum is really bad looking when dented/scratched.
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I think the back it pretty durable due to aluminium but i am really worried about the camera bump. I use a think clear case which doesn't cover camera bump .I put my phone on table mostly. Anyone who are using this phone without cases can share their experience the built quality of this phone and also the camera bump.Will the camera glass scratches easily?
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According to this video, the camera lense seems to be very durable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PZ8W_g6Vvk&t=1m15s
I ordered my OP3 the moment it got released and I'm using it without a case since I got it. No scratches whatsoever, still looking exactly the same as on day one.
Keep in mind that I am a person who takes care of his devices ?
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Jscn16 said:
Hi all,
I'm wondering how durable the metal back of the OP3 is and how easily it scratches. For some reason I'm really afraid that the back scratches easily, even when I'm just putting down my phone on the table or something like that. I'm using a case right now but the OP3 just feels much better without a case, so maybe you can convince me that it's more durable than I think? Has someone used his OP3 without a case for a good amount of time and can tell how good the back survived?
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If it's only scratches your afraid of I would advice you to buy a dbrand skin. Using it from the beginning and love it, it also makes it less slippery.
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If it's only scratches your afraid of I would advice you to buy a dbrand skin. Using it from the beginning and love it, it also makes it less slippery.
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Yeah, get a dbrand skin. Get one that just covers the back and it's great to avoid the slippery part of the phone. Tried a couple of cases but it added too much bulk to the phone. Phone has been dropped a few times but no scratches.