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Do you use screen protection ?
The LG Optimus Chic I tried and returned was known to have easy to scratch plastic, so I had Bell apply their $20 iShieldz before I took it home. It made it feel somewhat rubbery and I didn't like that too much.
I'm planning to devote one pants pocket exclusively to the phone, so hopefully that will help, but sooner or later stuff happens. I DID enjoy that video of a Legend dropped/thrown onto the sidewalk three times... LOL.
Is the Legend known to have a robust, relatively scratch-resistant screen ? Is protection needed ?
Is your Legend "naked" or what do you use and why ?
"Naked" legend.
I'm very careful with my phones, my legend doesn't have a single scratch yet
My legend is "naked" aswell.
I try to use it as less as possible when my hands are dirty, wich they are most part of the day being a car mechanic. But after 7 months of use not a single scratch yet.
Cool, thanks for the responses.
So far 4 of 5 responded "naked" and I haven't voted in the poll myself.
So I guess I'll go without protection too. I imagine touchscreen response is best that way and you'd THINK a good product shouldn't need after-market protection. Although they might sell more phones in the long run if the phones got beat up quickly.
Ya being a glass screem it seems to be pretty well scrath proof, as I'd assume anything hitting strong enough to scratch will end up doing more than just a scratch. Though I do have a sticker on the back of the phone, as I have scratched the case a bit from drops.
Naked as well, no scratches so far
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Ya being a glass screem it seems to be pretty well scrath proof, as I'd assume anything hitting strong enough to scratch will end up doing more than just a scratch. Though I do have a sticker on the back of the phone, as I have scratched the case a bit from drops.
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Oh, OK, now I see. The Legend screen uses glass and the Optimus uses plastic.
This is my first cellphone or post 2000 PDA and I wasn't aware the manufacturer had a choice of materials.
My vote is naked then.
I use a screen shield. If you apply it carefully, nobody will notice. Not even you.
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I used to be naked until I put a considerably large scuff on the top of my Legend next to the headphone jack, so I got hold of a very nice leather case with a plastic cradle inside it. It's also got a magnetic latch and appropriate holes for the headphone jack, power button and volume buttons. My only qualm is that there is no hole for the USB cable, so I have to have the case open whenever I'm charging it or transfering files.
Moral of the story: Get protection before you dent your Legend rather than afterwards...
I got two free plastic cases that came with plastic films, so I just dressed it all up. I'm glad I did because I dropped the phone one day and I think it would've scratched if it wasn't protected! I don't really notice a hinderance due to the film but I do notice lots of little scratches forming in the film from use, so I'd rather destroy the film than the phone.
Previously I had a HTC Dream and I somehow got a scratch on the face even though I was usually careful with it.
I say atleast put a film on the front and give it a try. They're cheap enough to throw away without feeling a dent in your wallet if you do decide against it.
I used to have a film on the screen but I hated it. Now I use this case http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110592045657&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_600wt_907 I love it.
has anyone tried to use apple protections on legend...
nice screen protector
I don 't think we need any protection cause the body is strong enough and the screen is glass which cannot break ..
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Hi,
I use screen protection for my Legend. I bay 4 protectors for 0.99$ from ebay
For now I'm satisfied.
I use a film protection for display and Gelaskin (i can't post link )
None. Used to have protective shield and a case first month, but didn't like the looks nor the feel.
After a year and a half of neither, just a minimal dent on the left side of the body after the Legend slipped out of the chino's pocket down on asphalt.
I'll never wear chinos again.
The Legend is durable enough to withstand collisions unlike other phones. Screen Guard isn't needed if you treat your phone sensibly.
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It's actually Gorilla glass, so no need for a screen protector, had mine for 2 years now, I don't really baby it and there's only maybe 3 tiny scratches and they're not visible when the screen's on.
mikereidis said:
Do you use screen protection ?
The LG Optimus Chic I tried and returned was known to have easy to scratch plastic, so I had Bell apply their $20 iShieldz before I took it home. It made it feel somewhat rubbery and I didn't like that too much.
I'm planning to devote one pants pocket exclusively to the phone, so hopefully that will help, but sooner or later stuff happens. I DID enjoy that video of a Legend dropped/thrown onto the sidewalk three times... LOL.
Is the Legend known to have a robust, relatively scratch-resistant screen ? Is protection needed ?
Is your Legend "naked" or what do you use and why ?
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I bought original htc screen protectors and they are good
Honestly, how are you guys that are using the Nexus S without a case doing it without dropping the phone?
I have thought of using it naked many times and I take it out of the case for a while and every time I handle it I'm scared I'll drop it. It's so slippery. Even with an invisible shield type protector on the back... It seems that it is inevitable that the phone will be dropped and it doesn't feel like it will take a good fall very well.
Maybe you're not really using it without a case.. maybe its out of the case at work on the desk but in a case while you're out and about?
The only thing iv had on my nexus since day one was a screen protector and that was because of the fear of the anti fingerprint coating peeling off. Iv dropped mine from about two feet onto a wood and carpet floor probably 5 times and I have zero nicks or scuffs. Don't let the plastic back fool you this phone is pretty durable.
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I left mine naked for the first 6 weeks or so. Then I fumbled and dropped it onto a brick fireplace that I was sitting on; nasty scuff mark on the right side.
Now it wears a matte black TPU case.
I bought the platinum case for my nexus when I bought it but I run naked now. I have ghost armor over the whole thing and I've dropped it a.few times. There are a few dings on the screen protector but the body is perfect.
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it's just who i am. i dont drop phones..
You guys don't find it extremely slippery? I feel like it will often slip right off my hand.
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You guys don't find it extremely slippery? I feel like it will often slip right off my hand.
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like 10 times before the silicon case arrived, and the S curve case
smashed against the floor and all kind of other places, and it has survived so far
that's the good thing of plastic body vs. aluminum body
all my old HTC phones are a mess, broken apart with missing pieces of aluminum
Part of the beauty of the Nexus S is it's design and look .... a case just makes it ugly .
The way i see it is that it's only a phone ..... no need to baby it.
I've had mine naked since day one and it still looks like new .
Mine has been naked since day one. It isn't THAT slippery. Only time it has dropped was when I let my sister hold it.
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Mine has been naked since day one. It isn't THAT slippery. Only time it has dropped was when I let my sister hold it.
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Yeah I agree, the Vibrant was so much more slipper that this phone feels better in the hand.
Still prefer a case for this to be fully safe. Waiting for Case-mate.. grr
Maybe you are nervous off dropping the phone which makes you sweaty. Calm down
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Honestly, how are you guys that are using the Nexus S without a case doing it without dropping the phone?
I have thought of using it naked many times and I take it out of the case for a while and every time I handle it I'm scared I'll drop it. It's so slippery. Even with an invisible shield type protector on the back... It seems that it is inevitable that the phone will be dropped and it doesn't feel like it will take a good fall very well.
Maybe you're not really using it without a case.. maybe its out of the case at work on the desk but in a case while you're out and about?
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I have had it naked for a month, never dropped it once, and there are no major scratches anywhere! However I ordered a skin from SkinIt (after seeing someone elses in an image here ) and I am using that on the back so i can place it down without worrying as much, mainly for minor scratch protection. Not once has it nearly slipped out of my hand either. Very happy with both the phone itself and the skin if others are contemplating it.
Maybe it's slippery compared to your past phones, but this seems to be on par with all of my previous phones (Sammy E250, Nokia E63 and now the NS).
i also use mine without any case or something and i can say it still look like new..by the way its not slippery at all..
i used to use the case from bestbuy (the 2 peice crap)... then i moved onto gelaskin + screen protector + pouch
<3 the latter, i haven't dropped my phone yet since purchase on release day (knock on wood!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
Mine's naked right now, but I ordered the shaped TPU case a few days ago. I REALLY want the CaseMate Barely There case, I think it would be perfect for this phone.
My phone is nude
With attitude
Fear has skewed
Your thoughts to lewd
Don't get moved
And act a prude
To dress your dude
Based on mood
...sent from NxS
^^^^lol
10 char
SubyWill said:
Mine's naked right now, but I ordered the shaped TPU case a few days ago. I REALLY want the CaseMate Barely There case, I think it would be perfect for this phone.
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+1 to that.. except Tough Case instead mid-march... slowly... approaching....
I went from using a case to keeping it naked. IMHO I love the way the NS looks. On another note yesterday I went out to dinner with some friends and set my phone on my lap little did I know that I would be dropping it -_- luckily no damage was done to the phone
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My Nexus S has been running around naked since day one when I bought it on release day. Still looking perfect with that nice smooth screen. Surprisingly not a scratch even though I dropped it twice on wood floors.
Does the case-mate for the nexus s crack after a month? What is the best case for the nexus s? I am looking for one similar to a impact soft shell case...Thanks
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Does the case-mate for the nexus s crack after a month? What is the best case for the nexus s? I am looking for one similar to a impact soft shell case...Thanks
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I've had mine for about a month now, and its been holding up fine so far. But then again, I don't usually abuse my phone.
I've had mine since September and it's great, no issues.
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i used to use a tpu case for mine but it kept triggering the bug report thing by pressing both volume keys and the power button whenever i woke up the phone. i stopped using it and realized i dont really need a case for it. ive dropped it a couple times and surprisingly nothing happened. the back does get scratched but im willing to live with that.
I have a case mate as wel and happy with it!
I use mercury hard gel case. I like the fact that it doesn't cover the buttons and still provides good drop and scratch protection
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I've used CaseMate POP case but i think it's a bad case. I don't like POP case. Now i'm using a Momax iCase & it's a great case.
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I have been using the Case-Mate POP case for about 6 months. It has been great protection and even some added girth for my rather large hands. I have one or two cracks, but that is from me constantly taking the phone in and out of the case to un-brick or flash or something else that would require a battery pull. The other aesthetic note is the rubber around the edge (keeps the phone in the case as well as provides a bit of grip when placed on a table face down) is a bit worn. It doesn't look terrible but its there.
Overall the case is amazing, and people who say its bad had a bad experience with it and/or broke it themselves. Afterall, these are phones and not military grade Samsung Ruby Smarts here!!!
If you want a 100% shatterproof case, wait for the Otterbox case (that was announced last year). This is a great case and has both protection (plastic) and grip (rubber) and adds a bit to the phone w/o losing its sexiness.
I got my wife to be one in pink and she loves it. She has had it about the same amount of time and the only wear hers has is some scratches from her purse (she isn't into flashing roms).
I have a case-mate pop. It's a very sturdy case. The only thing that I think people might have a problem with is that it adds a little bit of 'bulk' to the phone.
I've been using the below Case-Mate Pop for almost a year now. It basically goes everywhere in a outside coat/jacket pocket or cargo pants pocket. Been in the sun, rain, cold and snow of TGWN and keeps on ticking The SNS itself still looks new.
The case is a good firm construction that feels good in your hand and handles a drop from chest height no problem. Only downside is with the tight fit of the case in the beginning. Once broken in, say about 8 mths down the road, the power button area stretches and the corners start to show some wear. This wear and tear so to speak is mostly from taking the case off. These areas get under turned when one puts the case on so you have to flip them up once the case is seated to get the fit
Overall it's a great case for the active outdoor person who doesn't want to worry about destroying their SNS phone/computer investment. Cost $25 CDN
I highly recommend the Seidio Active X Case. I am very protective of my phone too and I feel very safe having this case.
It's very similar to the Otterbox Commuter Case series for several phones. The case doesn't cause much more bulkiness and has a very nice feel imo (to some it may be a little slick). The case covers both the volume and power button but leaves the headphone jack and usb port open for ease.
You can check out reviews on youtube.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Goo...ccessories&hash=item4160a4db1b#ht_2866wt_1163 the best protection ive seen alltho i use platinum case the best one,i bought it on best buy 50$ but its worth it.
Its an accessories related question and i hope its ok to ask here. I just received my Nexus 7 32GB and loving it! As what i would do usually, I immediately started looking for back cases / covers / pouches for this lovely device and then I tought, does it really need one? The material at the back doesnt look like the one that could easily be scratched. But then I see so many cases around and people using them. Maybe to better protect the device when/if it falls? I dont like folio cases anyway and only buying a back case looks like a waste.
Any suggestions?
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It can get scratched. I have mine in a case almost all the time and I found a scratch on mine somehow
While it's not essential, I'd still go with a case, because you just never know what may befall your new shiny tablet. Since a lot of cases on the market appear to be cheap and ugly, buy something that is well built and from quality materials. This may set you back $50 or more, but trust me, it's well worth it. The tablet will just feel better in your hand, more secure, and you won't have to worry about the screen being scratched or it getting dinged on the side.
Ever since I got my Norever leather case I like the way my N7 feels way more than it does without it.
If you're only interested in a "back case" then I would consider the Incipio Feather. Here's my review. The Feather did come with a screen protector, but I'm with the others in this thread and I would just go with a full case to protect the whole thing.
FULL DISCLOSURE: The Feather was provided to me by Incipio for the purpose of review. I do not receive any compensation for my reviews.
Protection required
I would have to agree that i enjoy having my nexus out of a case . I like the feel of the back and for me it would not get scratched as im careful.. But I use it while im out and about all the time.. I have almost dropped it a few times.I think if you drop this device and it hits the edge of bezel The screen will crack.So i recommend having a nice case . For me i have the bobjgear silicone case . It does add bulk and the nice look of the device . But it provices alot of protection.
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I am thinking of a simple plain matte black slim tpu case. Let's see if I can find one.
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Well, having dropped my N7 twice, I can attest to getting a case for the Nexus lol. Both drops were from at least 3 feet and the first one went down rolling to the sidewalk from my truck in my Treegloo case. The N7 came unscathed but the Treegloo had an indentation that could barely notice. The second fall was in the garage cement floor. This time the fall was straight down back side down and went SPLAT. I freaked!:silly: and immediately took it out and found it turned on fine and the glass was uncracked. So I went inside and put the N7 down but noticed the cover didn't sit flush like it normally did, so I took the N7 out of the case and saw the backing corners were coming undone and I had to press down to re-snap them back into the corners again.
Now the treelgoo has been semi-retired now that I have the Seidio Active case on. It works because I now also use the Kropsson Aero modded universal car mount and using the treegloo wouldn't work in that case.
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as in the title yes, I have had a couple of small falls and one or two larger ones, and having the stock official ASUS ones may have saved it a lot of times, so getting any that will have some bump protection is a definite go ahead
call it insurance
I like the naked feel of the N7 in my hand. It's just right. The options available are all over the map. Those folding contraptions remind me of the old paper maps that I could never get right. The armored ones look like two handers and you are going to drop test it because it's a job just to handle all that bulk. I'm going with a leather YooMee pouch [correction: they call it a sleeve] for transport purposes and working the N7 raw.
Noticed Otterbox just announced the Defender series for the N7.
I like Otterbox but $70 is too expensive for a plastic case. Hell, you get a hand made leather Noreve case for $72.
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I like the naked feel of the N7 in my hand. It's just right. The options available are all over the map. Those folding contraptions remind me of the old paper maps that I could never get right. The armored ones look like two handers and you are going to drop test it because it's a job just to handle all that bulk. I'm going with a leather YooMee pouch for transport purposes and working the N7 raw.
Noticed Otterbox just announced the Defender series for the N7.
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I think this would be good. I am not too worried about dropping it but more want to protect it from scratches. A nice leather pouch is what I need. Thanks! Off to eBay
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I only use a case outside of my house, otherwise for reading and such I go caseless. I have carpet everywhere and even with a couple drops it's not damaged. It's pretty solid.
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I like Otterbox but $70 is too expensive for a plastic case. Hell, you get a hand made leather Noreve case for $72.
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You're right about that. I figure once things settle down they'll run in the $50 neighborhood. Still, as much as I love Otterbox, I'm afraid it will add too much bulk and that's entirely too much for a stand.
I've had all sorts of adventures with my nexus 7, and to be honest back plate is as good as new, the silver border however is a different story.
I went with a Cruzerlite TPU case $19 doesn't add any bulk really comes in all colors with cool design on the back (they are the androids)
I've gone through a few different cases and sleeves now. But while changing cases recently, I happened to stop and look at my Nexus without any protection. It felt a lot thinner and looked freaking sexy. I don't know if I'm crazy, but I think I'm going to go naked (minus a screen protector).
Is anyone else here using their Nexus without a case or cover? What has your experience been?
I use mine most of the time naked heh. But put it in a cheap fake leather smart cover case when I take it anywhere, and then take it out usually to use it.
Naked with a screen protector. I have a roocase for travel. Wouldn't have it any other way.
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using a TPU case, just because when I play, it gets really hot...
I was lightly using my tablet naked for the first time today and it was amazing. Call me crazy, but the extra thinness that I got from removing my hardshell case was a totally new experience.
What has your experience been like? Is your Nexus damaged as a result of not using a case?
I use it naked too. Not even a screen protector yet. Not sure how i feel about sticking a plastic sheet on it. The screen already looks kinda dim and washed colors.
For when not in use, I have on the way a Peli hard case.
Naked here as well, but I'm in the market for a hard-case / sturdy case for transportation mode. I hate screenprotectors (I never can get them on without dust/bubbles) they make any device they're applied to less responsive in my opinion. For now the tablet is mainly used indoors, but I'm planning to start using it outdoors for photography purposes (combined with dslr controller app).
Naked, no issues yet.
If it's getting hot when gaming, a case isn't going to make that any better...
Haven't put a screen protector on my HTC ONE X phone or the N7 as I feel their screens are good enough. Use a case so I can do stuff while using the N7 as I have a badly damaged shoulder and arm.
If I used my 'good arm' to support the N7 i can't do much else so a case that stands up in portrait or landscape is a must for me. I guess for others it probably isn't a hassle to use an arm to hold the N7. At least I get medical insurance for my injury so I can afford goodies like this which helps me pass time less painfully when the kids and wife aren't keeping me busy ;D
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I use mine fully naked, no screen protector or anything. I got a caselogic sleeve for transporting and wrap it in a microfiber cloth mostly to keep dust off and having it handy to wipe fingerprints and stuff off
O_O
There are some brave people on these forums. I could never use my tab without a screen protector. I'd be too paranoid. As for dropping my tab, I haven't dropped an electronic device in years so I'm not too worried about that.
What's the best practice to keep the microfiber cloths clean? They do gather dust and small particles in time which can scratch the screen when using them? Is it enough just to shake them really hard or need to wash them often?
i use mine naked prefer it, i also use glasses cleaning wipes to clean my screen cheep to
My Nexus 7 and galaxy S3 are used naked.
I got a great case on Amazon that is a wallet, a handgrip thing, and has a smart cover so it locks when i close it. i only paid $10 for it.
It looks a bit cheap in the picture but when you actually get it its nice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008UZW8XY/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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What's the best practice to keep the microfiber cloths clean? They do gather dust and small particles in time which can scratch the screen when using them? Is it enough just to shake them really hard or need to wash them often?
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A quick google search says the most practical way is to hand wash them in a bucket of warm water, let soak for 1 hour and hang dry if they are small, which they probably are. No real reason to put a couple of small microfiber cloths in the washer and dryer unless you really want to. Also you SHOULD NOT wash them with other loads. They pick up and hold dust/dirt and if there are other clothes then they will just pick up and hold that from washer and dryer, which would probably make them dirtier than cleaner.
I just received a fantastic case that works well with the naked tab. It doubles as a stand. I'll post a review in the next week or so.
I always go naked with my devices. I think about cases and sometimes they sound nice but in the end I like the slimness, the less extra bs to worry about.
I tap all my bitc-I mean... Devices raw.
I'm thinking of strapping the N7 up, though. She's wifey material...
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I'm not a nexus never-nude either.
Have a timbuk2 envelope for when it's in my bag, and prob going to order a rickshaw sleeve so I can slip it in and out of my messenger bag's fortuitously N7-sized outer compartment easier but with some padding.
But when actually using it, no case, no screen protector. I don't want bubbles, don't want adhesive residue, don't want a less smooth surface for my mesh stylus and fingers, don't want a less-clear screen...
And I like the nexus' grippy back, sexy design (everyone who sees it says oooh is that the iPad mini? How are you liking your iPad mini? Fools :laugh: )
I can however see benefit of a case for those who don't mind bulk, but I don't see much point in screen protectors...