As this is I think a smaller tablet, I'd like to know how you guys feel about using the Note as a phone.
Does it feel natural or a bit strange & awkward?
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It's perfectly fine for me. The only downside is people asking to look at it, and saying: "I gotta get me one of these!" But you get used to it
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I'm waiting for the 6 inch Note version. I think even 6 inch will be normal as phone
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@colingajevski Haha I bet you do!
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I still can't see it as a phone.
Might be a daft question....but, do you hold it to your face or talk AT it (ala The Apprentice)?
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I still can't see it as a phone.
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just pick it up and use it like a phone.. its not hard ..lol
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Might be a daft question....but, do you hold it to your face or talk AT it (ala The Apprentice)?
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Might be a daft question....but, do you hold it to your face or talk AT it (ala The Apprentice)?
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It's just a phone, so I hold it to my ear. But you could do both, I guess. The phone is very large, and it is a little awkward the first few days, but now it feels great. The screen size is really sweet. I have to admit I've nearly dropped it once already.. It's kind of unwieldy sometimes. I'm always super careful, I've never dropped my HTC HD2 (4,3 inch) even once, in over two years time, and I've never dropped my classic iPod which I've been using for over 7 years or so. But this phone is so big, I've nearly dropped it in just a few weeks. I'll have to be extra careful with my Note. But other then me being scared of dropping it, the size is fine. It's great, actually. In tablet mode at 213 DPI, you can fit an entire a4 sheet on it in portrait mode, and still be able to read the text!
Seexxxxxyyyy!
No seriously! Feels normal, completely normal! Have been using it for one and a half months now and now when I use other phones, they all feel TOO small. Even the HTC One X, I tried it today, felt too small.
And yes, I am waiting for the 5.5 or 5.7 inch version. 6 inch.. Why not!? My first worry before getting note was the size, after a few days using it, it's the best thing about it!
Im not ashamed of pulling the big boy outta my pocket and answer a call!
It feels amazing! I'm so glad I dumped my iphone 4s for galaxy note! I couldn't be happier about the decision. All those years what a waste... [email protected]#k apple and genius bar asshats!
I LOVE MY GALAXY NOTE!!!!!
There's no shame involved! I have the flip it case which replaces the battery back with flip screen cover attached - protects really well adds virtually no bulk at all and you can use the phone with the case closed as it has earpiece cut out. After a day the phone size really didn't bother me - there's such a big advertising push in UK at the mo a lot more people know what it is rather than a month ago. Can be a conversation starter and a simple play of the Samsung demo vid blows most people away with first experience of Samoled. I honestly believe we'll see even bigger phones (well maybe different aspect ratio) in the future.
Of course if you had to have the case open to use the phone...
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There's no shame involved! I have the flip it case which replaces the battery back with flip screen cover attached - protects really well adds virtually no bulk at all and you can use the phone with the case closed as it has earpiece cut out. After a day the phone size really didn't bother me - there's such a big advertising push in UK at the mo a lot more people know what it is rather than a month ago. Can be a conversation starter and a simple play of the Samsung demo vid blows most people away with first experience of Samoled. I honestly believe we'll see even bigger phones (well maybe different aspect ratio) in the future.
Of course if you had to have the case open to use the phone...
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You said it all!
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Awkward at first, second nature after a few weeks in my case.
Only problem still present is that I'm unable to dial one handed, but having my frequently dialed numbers as shortcuts on one of my panels is a good way and quicker way of dialing.
Cheers
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Not bad. For long periods of talk, i use a Bluetooth ear phone
I have used BT headsets for years, and tend to use one with the Note while on the move. If I am with people I tend to turn it off, and then I use the Note as a 'normal' phone.
I find it quite normal now after 4 months. Nobody else seems to bother about it, but I am a large bloke, 1.93m. I too get the amazed requests to see it, but generally when I use it as a tablet. At least two people have bought one based on seeing mine.
Feel ok for me. I using a bookcase type of flip casing. Initially, need some getting use to flip open the cover and slide to answer the call. Still a two hand operation when call come in when the cover is closed and latched.
As a phone, it never fails to amaze me that the Iphone looks terribly a miniscule/midget device than my Note.
As a phone and a tablet, it surely blows away the Iphone, no contest at all.
As when taking calls, I don't feel awkward holding it on my ear as my ear is actually also a bit large also (than a regular person's ear), , so the Note fits perfectly to the tee.
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There are many debates out there, whether you can use Galaxy Note with single hand or not. Many people disagree whether Galaxy Note is a phone or a tablet...
For me it is just a large phone. I call it a large PHONE because I can use it with single hand. I can reach all four corners while holding the device in one hand.
Can you do that ?
http://youtu.be/eO5Gfrv9o0U?hd=1
I can't but I have small hands.
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what you can do one handed depends on a few factors : how big your hands are, what app are you using, and how safe you feel like being.
How i use my phone at home is far different than how i use my phone when i am not, because there is far less of a chance i might get bumped or something and drop the phone. would you actually use your phone the way you do in your video if you were walking around?
I can use it with one hand, but I have large hands.
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what you can do one handed depends on a few factors : how big your hands are, what app are you using, and how safe you feel like being.
How i use my phone at home is far different than how i use my phone when i am not, because there is far less of a chance i might get bumped or something and drop the phone. would you actually use your phone the way you do in your video if you were walking around?
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I never thought about it this way, but I have to admit that it really depends on the situation. I would definitely avoid using it with one hand while walking.
It is different kind of device. You use it in different ways. I use my note one handed all the time. Other times, I use two, other times use the stylus, often use via voice (way underrated, the voice recognition is the best on any phone). Every day I walk my dogs, two large ones, with my note in one hand and the two leashes in the other. Works fine, never come close to dropping it. Again this is a unique device, you use it differently and in a way with much much less frustration than a regular smartphone. It is a game changer.
I use my second hand only when i text someone, otherwise one hand all the time(big hands)
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I could force myself to reach all corners with one hand, but it doesn't feel safe. I use two hands whenever I can
use "flygrip" and make life much easier with one handed use, without the fear of dropping it ever, no matter where you bump !!!
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I use my second hand only when i text someone, otherwise one hand all the time(big hands)
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Same as me.
I consider myself having large hands, but I can only barely use Note with one hand and have to use two hands if I try to type anything.
Many times the back button is pressed when using one hand...
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two hands. one to hold. one with S-pen
For checking mail, twitter, facebook and news when I'm on the way I can use one hand. And I have normal size hands.
When writing a message I always did use my two tumbs, also did that with a small device.
I have pretty large hands, and I find it is fine with one hand. I find I 'rest' the phone on my fingers and use my thumb. Points to note:
It does not feel as secure as a full grasp of the phone. When I do that I cannot use the screen.
This is much easier when I use a bottom-flip case as I can 'hold' the cover with my fingers.
I cannot reach the far top corner of the screen like this.
I sometimes press the 'back' key. I guess lefties would press the menu key.
To do anything half-way complex I have to use both hands.
If anyone can show me how to hold a naked Note so that you can access the whole screen I'd be grateful!
People ask me this all the time when the see me with the phone...i mean i'm a pretty big guy...6'2 big hands it is plausible for me to do it...and i do from time to time but its feels better to two-hand the phone...i don't know if anyone else gets that same vibe but i do
I frequently text and browse with one hand, but the grip is definitely looser than holding iphone.
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use "flygrip" and make life much easier with one handed use, without the fear of dropping it ever, no matter where you bump !!!
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Thanks a lot for mentioning this product! This will eliminate most of my worries for one-handed use now. I may have to try this out on the Note now.
okay really no offense but this is really a dumb thread. only read a couple sentence from OP and i will give you the answer. theres np meed for debate if your hands big one hand operation is possible.
Thread closed.
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LOL this thing is light, but still heavy. lol
I have small hands though.
Also, anyone else use it more on landscape or portrait? I have homescreen locked on landscape
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LOL this thing is light, but still heavy. lol
I have small hands though.
Also, anyone else use it more on landscape or portrait? I have homescreen locked on landscape
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Yea my immediate first impression was damn this thing is heavy.
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Hey, coming from an iPad 3 my hands are thanking me for the break! You wanna talk about heavy, that thing is a monster.
sore from refreshing email for conf.
If you think this is heavy, don't dare pick up any other tablet. Your hand might fall off.
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Feels nice and light to me.
Very comfortable in the hand and easy to hold.
I'm sure when I get mine later today, it will be nothing compared to my Asus Transformer.
Go lift some weights. The thing is less than a pound.
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people will do anything to create a new thread. i see the next one coming already:
"HELP, I got a splinter on my index finger opening my box, anyone else have this problem"
On a serious note, anyone who complains about the weight of the N7 needs to hit up the gym
No, it's not heavy. Go hold a Xoom for an hour, THAT is heavy.
Feels fine for me although I do have big hands.
Makes handling my One X even easier after using it.
I asked the same question, lol I didn't get the same responses..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1770958&highlight=heffer
Its not heavy but my galaxy nexus feels so much lighter now lol.
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I have pretty strong hands being a drummer and after about a 4 hours of playing this thing I do notice that my pinky is sore from holding it up. I've been using my pinkies to cradle it and its probably a bad idea.
I was caught off guard by the heft too once I received it. Its not heavy but the thing feels solid as hell. That said, I feel I need a case now cuz a drop on my stone floors would probably ruin it. The size feels perfect tho, never having used a tablet before.
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lol. *picks up Nexus 7* Ahh this is nice *picks up ipad after continuous nexus 7 use* WTF its soo heavy XD
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On a serious note, anyone who complains about the weight of the N7 needs to hit up the gym
No, it's not heavy. Go hold a Xoom for an hour, THAT is heavy.
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Right on the money...that post there.
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Yea my immediate first impression was damn this thing is heavy.
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I have an iPad and a Sony Tablet S, this at 340 grams will be replacing the 598 gram Sony monstrosity and hopefully make long reading sessions much much easier.
That's my thought anyway. 340 grams is also way less than my iPad's humongous and wrist breaking 652 grams.
The Nexus 7 feels heavy for its size; more than you'd expect especially considering the lack of bezel to grab on the sides.
Just from reading through a load of the threads in this forum, I've noticed a lot of indecision.
Let me explain...
Apparently, this phone has not got enough in stock to make sure everyone gets one, there's a buzz from the earphones, it heats up too much, it has poor battery life, poor touch sensitivity, easily scratchable, screen smashes too much, it drops down the toilet too easily, it makes a rattling noise, yellow tint, screen glitching, the screen looks washed out, massive interference whilst using a car charger, a looping FC of Bluetooth Share, not enough vibration, it randomly reboots, black dots under the screen, no connection on WLAN, not enough storage, dead pixels, grainy photos, LED flash doesn't work, wonky haptic feedback, antenna gate issue, slight lift on screen, brightness gets broke, unresponsive power button, slow auto focus, creaking on bottom right of the device, most free media from the play store only available in the US, purple glaze effect on the camera, wireless charging problems, the onscreen soft key, poor WiFi signal, gap between bezel and the side of the phone, it won't drive your car for you and it won't grow legs and kick your enemies.
I'm surprised I haven't seen a complaint saying that the box it comes in is 1mm too thick.
And yet the majority of people think it's the best phone ever.
Just make up your freaking mind!!!!!
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Just from reading through a load of the threads in this forum, I've noticed a lot of indecision.
Let me explain...
Apparently, this phone has not got enough in stock to make sure everyone gets one, there's a buzz from the earphones, it heats up too much, it has poor battery life, poor touch sensitivity, easily scratchable, screen smashes too much, it drops down the toilet too easily, it makes a rattling noise, yellow tint, screen glitching, the screen looks washed out, massive interference whilst using a car charger, a looping FC of Bluetooth Share, not enough vibration, it randomly reboots, black dots under the screen, no connection on WLAN, not enough storage, dead pixels, grainy photos, LED flash doesn't work, wonky haptic feedback, antenna gate issue, slight lift on screen, brightness gets broke, unresponsive power button, slow auto focus, creaking on bottom right of the device, most free media from the play store only available in the US, purple glaze effect on the camera, wireless charging problems, the onscreen soft key, poor WiFi signal, gap between bezel and the side of the phone, it won't drive your car for you and it won't grow legs and kick your enemies.
I'm surprised I haven't seen a complaint saying that the box it comes in is 1mm too thick.
And yet the majority of people think it's the best phone ever.
Just make up your freaking mind!!!!!
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Your phone has all of these issues? Damn i would return it if i were you
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Nope. vvvv
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I like it but the box it comes in is 1mm to thick so i can't recomend it.
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I like it but the box it comes in is 1mm to thick so i can't recomend it.
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I wondered how long it would take
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Made my mind up yesterday after receiving it from ups.... yep I LOVE IT
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I like it but the box it comes in is 1mm to thick so i can't recomend it.
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I must disagree.
The box is way too thin. It creases way too easy and under a lunar eclipse you can really notice it.
Love the phone. My only complaint is that the vibrate thingy is useless!
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Well if the box was 1inch thinner it would fit better in my drawer so damn them for not checking that before releasing the phone.
Seriously I love the design and only time will tell if it will be durable enough etc but for design its an A++
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Well, this was the first batch so you do expect those problems
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Mine has 'niggles' but I don't care, I'm picky but I'm not THAT picky!
The vibration works well, my alarm went off in my pocket when I was driving, gave me a boner so it's clearly strong enough! lol
People seem to be vocal with problems. I've always received an item, decided if it lives up to my expectations and returned it if it doesn't, without moaning on the forums. If it's a software issue, like most of my niggles I'm going to just deal with them until the fix comes, since this is a Nexus device after all, we're in good shape for updates!
Products have issues, welcome to the realm of early adoption.
Phil
Yep I agree. As much as everyone wants the perfect device you can't have cutting edge tech the day it comes out AND have a perfect device.
Under testing there is simply not enough retail devices made at this point to mass test under mass production conditions for long enough to find faults.
Even apple and Samsung and Sony etc etc all release devices be it phones TVs laptops hard drives or a desk fan all will be released before kinks are worked out
This is not deliberate, its just that issues which come up have not been found yet.
Check any identical devices made even 4months apart and you will no doubt find that there are different revisions of board used in them or chip.
Plastic production can be different and parts can be sourced else where .
So unless a recall is required for a dangerous fault, issues will be resolved in future devices.
This is not lg this is anything with a plug that this relates to.
I do agree however many cosmetic flaws should never pass quality control as they are easy enough to see and most of these QC checks are done with cameras now not humans so any discrepancy should be picked up easily to be referred to a human to double check.
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The only think wrong with mine is it came with this forum.
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100% agree. I don't have the phone and I keep noticing that.
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Yeah, F this forum! Let's move to 4chan/nexus4!
Mine has a slightly buzzing earpiece and the screen seems a little darker on one side although this is probably just my eyes lol.
I have none of the other issues, and have to say that it is a MUCH better phone than the SGS 3 I had for six months.
I was constantly changing ROMS on the SGS3 and was never 100% happy.
This phone is built better, is louder, has a stronger vibrate, better screen, louder and clearer speaker, clearer in calls, much faster and is truly smooth and lag and skip free. The touchscreen is perfect.
Cannot make even one complaint about this phone that would put me off it.
I am enjoying my phone a ton!
My phone rattles but since I don't have Parkinsons I don't hear it.
I have the buzz but the only time I would be able to hear it is when I am on the phone and either me or the other person is talking to I can't hear it!
I don't take my phone to the bathroom so I haven't dropped it in the toilet yet.
Overall a great phone and totally worth the purchase price!
I can't believe we have a complaint thread about complaints and yet the word "glass" is not mentioned once. You people suck.
This isn't a complaints thread. This is letting all the idiots of this forum know exactly what they sound like.
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This isn't a complaints thread. This is letting all the idiots of this forum know exactly what they sound like.
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Dunno. Feels like I'm reading more threads like this one than actual complaint threads. Not sure why these need to keep being reposted.
No phone is perfect, I think we can all agree on this. People are just discussing the issues, it's a discussion forum. I don't see the big deal. *shrug*
I just wanted to let you guys know my situation.
I have had problems with the build quality! I got my phone from Carphone Warehouse (UK) on Friday, I noticed a dead pixel and that the vibration was really loud (sounded cheap) so I took it back, the 2nd one I got the power button rattled like mad, I swapped it again and the same thing is happening with the power button. I am sick of it now and although the software is superb I cannot deal with the build quality. I'm now on the hunt for a different phone.
Cool story bro if your letting a freaking button keep u from keeping a phone then idk what to tell u
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My power button makes a little noise too...but only when I shake the phone. Which really isn't a problem for me.
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Sorry to hear man. While I'm sure your not the only person that will have this issue, I'm equally certain most will be just fine.
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I just wanted to let you guys know my situation.
I have had problems with the build quality! I got my phone from Carphone Warehouse (UK) on Friday, I noticed a dead pixel and that the vibration was really loud (sounded cheap) so I took it back, the 2nd one I got the power button rattled like mad, I swapped it again and the same thing is happening with the power button. I am sick of it now and although the software is superb I cannot deal with the build quality. I'm now on the hunt for a different phone.
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You get what you pay for. Really sad. Same issues as N4.
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I can imagine it being annoying but lets not forget the iPhone 5s has many reports of loose/rattly power buttons too and they cost double of what the Nexus 5 costs.
Not making excuses for LG/Google but even Apple isn't immune to this.
Recently I even saw an article about the Note 3 having a loose or crooked home button. In all reality nothing is perfect, there is a margin of error allowed for every phone that comes off of the line that's just how it goes.
I don't think the build quality is the best, it feels quite cheap and feels as if it could break easily. The Gorilla Glass 3 feels amazing to touch though!
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And that's why I wait for the problems to iron themselves out before I order a new phone.
power button is fine on mine however the volume button edges are razor sharp and seem quite rough.
Anyone else have this?
nexus 4 first releases had issues with the buzz noise in the ear piece. risks of being a pioneer user for the phone? At least you can freely get it replaced for now. after I RMA'd, I received one with perfect build quality. Keep trying!
Must be lucky then, no dead pixels here and any noticeable backlight bleed and the buttons are fine apart from being slighly rough on the sides. Cant fault the build quality here and I would say you're simply unlucky, 1 dead pixel is nothing in a display and for just a simple thing as the button rattling when you shake it... who shakes their phones?This reminds me of the silly thread in the N4 section where the autofocus for the camera caused a rattle when you shook the phone yet alot of people went OCD on it and were livid on such a small issue.
First part with the dead pixel I believe is fair but you replaced it and got one that didnt have a dead pixel so BQ doesnt sound like an issue...
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Recently I even saw an article about the Note 3 having a loose or crooked home button. In all reality nothing is perfect, there is a margin of error allowed for every phone that comes off of the line that's just how it goes.
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Yep my note 3 home button was loose...but thats an $850 device i expect better than that. The nexus is dirt cheap so no biggie if something like that happens...
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Just out of curiosity has anyone elses buttons rattle when you shake the phone. Im only asking as a point of reference. I know many will say it theirs doesn't but lets be honest Iv heard it a million times then I go to a store and try a a few and find they all do to some extent. It would be great to hear from those that have the phone and honestly,
hey if it rattles it rattles it will just be the way its made that results in a rattle. I would think it strange though that LG would put so much effort into making ceramic buttons for durability and longevity then not fit them properly on production.
so I would suggest this is probably normal although i never tried shaking the phones I had hands on today though,
The ones I had hands on did have a sharp edge to the buttons. Didn't bother me though its simply the type of material they are made from. Its not like it will cut off a digit and nice that it felt solid. It also had a nice click to them as well when using them.
When I get me N5, if the only issue it has is a rattling power button I will be more then ecstatic and consider that one hell of a device.
I wouldnt care as long as dust doesnt get in the screen Im fine. HTC always had that issue. Plus I am getting a case so I am not worried.
Solution to your button problems:
Get a decent case, like the Spigen Neo Hybrid: HERE
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I just wanted to let you guys know my situation.
I have had problems with the build quality! I got my phone from Carphone Warehouse (UK) on Friday, I noticed a dead pixel and that the vibration was really loud (sounded cheap) so I took it back, the 2nd one I got the power button rattled like mad, I swapped it again and the same thing is happening with the power button. I am sick of it now and although the software is superb I cannot deal with the build quality. I'm now on the hunt for a different phone.
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Get a case it should keep it from rattling. I think the phone is too good to return for a reason like that unless you wanna switch it for another one again u might get a betternone
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Tbh in all the ones Iv held there isnt much to go wrong. Unless there is any noticeable pixel issues.
the only thing i foresee as being a common fault cry will be the back plate and any gaps between the edge of this and where it meets the phones frame because its secured in with clips around the backplate. So its logical to assume that since its not glued or screwed down at every point around the device there will be points that you would be able to get a nail under and bend/flex a bit more than other points.
However this is not a fault its just through the way its secured down.
Besides this and the sharp edge of the buttons there is really nothing else to be faulty on this. Earpiece and speaker all seems to be of good quality and screen is gorgeous.
Like everything else there will be the odd faulty one that slips though but im pretty surprised at how well this seems to be put together
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Does anyone elses buttons rattle though? as i said if everyones rattle to some extent then its not a fault its a design
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You get what you pay for. Really sad. Same issues as N4.
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Oh yeah never heard someone coming to me at the genus bar at work... "My iPhone rattles". Not once.
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Let's be honest here. And just address some of the misconceptions that are floating about...
It has Beats inside! It must have an awesome speaker!
Not really, I can't work out where exactly the beats audio helps, it might just be me though. But beats is built into the software, not the speakers. The speaker sounds is alright, but don't expect great quality (And if you listen to EDM like me, Don't expect the song to sound the same through the speakers!)
It's rather cheap for a Android phone, must be crap!
Nope! While I personally have not had the most pleasant gaming experiences on this phone, I can still say it is a very good phone. In all honesty, if you want to play games, get a phone with higher specs, but otherwise, this works fine! (I personally use it a lot for Facebook and Skype, and it is made even better by SwiftKey)
It's got to break easily! Cmon! It's so cheap
It's surprisingly durable actually. After at least 2 years of abuse, my phone got one crack in the screen. It works fine and it's quite discreet, so i don't even notice it! In hindsight, A decent case with a "ridge" on it to prevent the screen from direct impact and a screen protector probably would have saved my phone from that crack!
Screen is too small!
This one is kind-of true and kind-of not true. I personally, and many others, find the screen a decent size! You would expect clutter and discomfort from such a small screen, but it's actually quite comfortable and a very good size! More importantly, It's really easy to use your phone with one hand as you can touch every area of your phone with your thumb alone!
Anyone wanna address any other mis-conceptions?
Regarding the sturdiness. I've mentioned in previous posts, that it abused it a lot.
Here is a list of stuff that has happened to it (or at least what I remember):
/Spilled apple soda on it.
/Used it during rain and it was pretty dripping wet.
/Spilled water on it.
/Dropped it from 1.80 height about 10 times (I am 1.94 so that's where my hands are usually positioned when I use it).
/Dropped it screen down at least 5 times.
/Accidentally put it in my keys pocked only to realize what I've done after 4 hours.
/Overheated (Gaming during the summer got it up to 47 C
/Underheated (Dropped it in the snow).
/Launched it several times from my desk by getting my foot tangled in the charger.
/Modified its software heavily.
/Tapped its screen hard.
/Squeezed it hard.
/Sat on it.
Also another misconseption is that it has autofocus and gorilla glass. It doesn't have either of the two.
I be got a good case on out and after a year of dropping out throwing out across rooms it's almost in mint condition apart from a tiny dent and some light scratches. And I've installed at least every custom Rom possible for this phone at least twice and outs not that bad setting ad I'm contact £12 one off and £10.50 a month and I might build lot last after finishing cm10.2 XD
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me4488 said:
Regarding the sturdiness. I've mentioned in previous posts, that it abused it a lot.
Here is a list of stuff that has happened to it (or at least what I remember):
/Spilled apple soda on it.
/Used it during rain and it was pretty dripping wet.
/Spilled water on it.
/Dropped it from 1.80 height about 10 times (I am 1.94 so that's where my hands are usually positioned when I use it).
/Dropped it screen down at least 5 times.
/Accidentally put it in my keys pocked only to realize what I've done after 4 hours.
/Overheated (Gaming during the summer got it up to 47 C
/Underheated (Dropped it in the snow).
/Launched it several times from my desk by getting my foot tangled in the charger.
/Modified its software heavily.
/Tapped its screen hard.
/Squeezed it hard.
/Sat on it.
Also another misconseption is that it has autofocus and gorilla glass. It doesn't have either of the two.
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I'm worried about your future kid... hehe
aashay960 said:
I'm worried about your future kid... hehe
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Lol
-) A part of my screen is dead.Hopefully this device got auto-rotate
-)My phone causes gapps and internet issues on all cm10 Roms
-) I have changed not the Rom since past 2 months :'(
I would change my Rom now and then and I am stuck at Sense
Hopefully some work by Kush Smartly on Sensational Makes me feel a bit better
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aashay960 said:
I'm worried about your future kid... hehe
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I really hope it has a case to go with it. :T
Aman_Arora said:
Lol
-) A part of my screen is dead.Hopefully this device got auto-rotate
-)My phone causes gapps and internet issues on all cm10 Roms
-) I have changed not the Rom since past 2 months :'(
I would change my Rom now and then and I am stuck at Sense
Hopefully some work by Kush Smartly on Sensational Makes me feel a bit better
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Do you want me to port a sense based Rom from another device?
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mine has a cover (it's a bit hard, not very soft), but after many "tries" now I'm quite sure when I take it after a flight on the ground it works. Many times from 1mt height, and sometimes more. Every time on a corner of the body, never broken. Nothing! And perfectly working.