Just a heads up to anyone out there relying on Gorilla Glass 2, I don't think it is as effective as the original gorilla glass at resisting scratches. I once took keys and knives to the screen of one of my old Sensations that I was about to send in for a warranty replacement to see if it would scratch, and it didn't at all, and I used the phone completely normally for months and sold it without even a nick on the display.
My Nexus 4 screen has already scratched in some places. It's very minor, and not noticeable with the screen on, but they occasionally catch light. It's getting replaced anyway for a defect, so I don't care that much, but I'm definitely going to get a screen protector on the replacement one. I thought I wouldn't have to get any of those anymore, and it sucks because I really prefer the feel of a naked screen, but it looks like I can't take the chance. It's not like I haven't babied the phone, it's maybe grazed my keyring a couple of times, but nothing the old gorilla glass couldn't handle. I noticed my mother's GSIII with gorilla glass 2 also has some scratches in it.
Just a heads up, might want to get this one protected if you were thinking of not protecting it because it had gorilla glass. :silly:
Because the other 10 threads with the same vague information weren't enough to post this in.
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Yeah seriously just stop with the duplicate threads... Can a mod please close this?
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There's only one other thread on this, and it was pages back. Sorry, I don't go digging pages back before every thread I start. If you really feel the need to have this thread closed, there's a report button you can use without being rude :angel:
Plus, I don't see the mods closing the 10 duplicate threads on the 4.2.1 update or the duplicate limbo threads. Don't you have something better to contribute than troll report posts when you could just hit the report button?
Now I remember why I stopped coming on XDA when I had my Sensation
Take out your knifes, keys, pitchforks etc and try and scratch the glass. You will not succeed.
People give you crap not just because of the other threads. But because it is common knowledge. A softer substance simply can not scratch a harder one. All the gorilla glass my butt etc post just = facepalm.
Glass is glass no matter what prefix it has.
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Anyone with an ounce of common sense knows that softer substances cannot scratch harder substances, and that is the exact point of these threads, to point out the new gorilla glass is softer than the old gorilla glass and it should be taken special care of. This phone, under the same conditions my Sensation was under for months has already received micro scratches, and I have read similar complaints about the GSIII on other forums. It's an important issue to cover, certainly more than "OMG I JUST GOT MY SHIPPING NOTIFICATION!!!"
It's a point of discussion, whether or not all devices are weaker like this, or if it's just a certain serial range, or what else. I have heard some cases of people dropping phones into sand and not receiving a single mark.
To counter the glass is glass argument, a lot of new screen protectors are made out of near-scratchproof tempered glass
Not all glass is made equal!
There is not any anti scratch .. As the name tell us its scratch resistance . gorilla is no exception . will be scratch as time pass ! U see video on internet screen scratching by key but there not any scratch on screen and wr say woow . that poor guy will have scratched screen 4 time sooner that person didnt do it on his phone .
As time pass screen becomw weaker . i test this on my 4 previous phone and i can tell it .
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Hello. I bought a galaxy note on 28th november. After only 2 weeks of absolutely normal and careful use, my screen is scratched and broken. Ok, it is a small crack, but it is not good.
It never fell and it never hit anything. After only 2 days, i noticed some scratchs and some other came in the days after. Then, the part of the screen between the upper edge and the speaker broke in two, with a crack (small, 5mm but still a crack) going from the edge to the speaker. I can't post a photo as i sent it back to samsung for repairs (it had also display issues). Do you know a reason for it? It should be gorilla glass, and i only kept it in my pockets without anything inside apart the smartphone. Do you think samsung will repair it since it happened during normal use after ONLY 2 weeks? I'm really annoyed and disappointed.
Anyone experiencing glass resistance issues?
Thanks
Call samsung and send it in they will fix it..
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Yes, i did it and i'm waiting, and i also adressed the lines issue and the green/banded screen, but i am in italy and i'm not sure if it is covered by warranty, it should: they can say i broke it.
The Corning Gorilla Glass was one reason I went with the SGS2.
The other reason was fear of provoking the wrath of God for having such a sensationally beautiful device (the Note). It's an awesome device, really.
But God smote those who worshiped a golden calf, too.
lol Sorry, I'm not really a religious fanatic. But yeah, sucks about your screen. Hope Sammy fixes that one up for you.
Welcome Nickelsilver and please don't take this personally and in NO way I'm defending Samsung or the Note but I have to say the neither scratches or dents/cracks come by their own.
They just don't happen/appear magically by themselves on the phone's screen/body. Maybe someone is messing with you Note without you knowing it?
E.g: I have 1mm small and barely noticeable scratch on the top left corner which I suspect it came from the ONLY 1 time my Note slipped from the passenger's seat and fell in the gap between the passenger's door/seat.
I went through 3 screens on my dell streak. Now that I have the note which is even bigger I was so cautious I treated it like a delicate fragile little flower. Needless to say after 2 weeks I noticed what appeared to be a scratch going up from the bottom middle halfway up. Turns out this is not a magical scratch that sprang out of nowhere but an actual crack on the outer glass screen. I have never dropped it but perhaps it was somehow flexed.
No warranty of course. I have ordered the glass itself from overseas and when it gets here in a month I suppose I will try replacing that piece individually as its only the outer glass that seems cracked. Hopefully they do not glue the screens together like they did in the streak ><
Another boring witch hunt thread (yawn)
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To OP: im sorry to hear that....hope samsung can fix it for you quick.
Ps. Dont listen and worry about this guy...he thinks only his opinions are important and others experiences are just JUNKS and BORING! Not sure why he would even bother to reply, if they really bores him that much. Maybe he really thinks that he BOOFY the witch hunter or something
Plus.. He forgot that he has also once posted a question regarding to his screen problem too here on the forum.
Gorilla glass is bull****. I had dell 5 streak, and I changed the screen more than 5 times. Little drop will result in screen loss. Do not depend on gorilla glass.
My Samsung Galaxy Note are broke
Yesterday I was knocked out of the hands under my 40 days old Samsung Galaxy Note, the cover glass is cracked along its entire length as a spider's web, while the LCD screen is not damaged, that still works, receiving the touch command. The solution I found in the orders of the new protective glass over eBay. Maybe that was too much angry because it happened to me, but NOTE is too amazing, and I somehow survive.. I'll let it be when we come new safety glass
I do not think this is a witch hunt. More of an informative thread on one weakness to an otherwise amazing device. It may be that until an indestructive clear glass is created that we will continually face this on any large phone. Anything this large will flex easily and likely crack. One thing Samsung definately did right was not glue the glass to the LCD behind it. I put a clear screen cover over mine and you cant even see the crack anymore. Were this a dell streak you would have half of your screen blacked out.
This is definitely the best mobile device out there in my opinion, people should just be extremely cautious with where they carry it. Mine most likely cracked in my pocket from slight flexing.
The glass on the note shouldn't break even when flexed unless it's not Gorilla glass.
Gorilla glass is not only scratch resistant,it is also shatter resistant.
If the glass is breaking frequently on the notes,then I wonder if they really have Gorilla glass.
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The glass on the note shouldn't break even when flexed unless it's not Gorilla glass.
Gorilla glass is not only scratch resistant,it is also shatter resistant.
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Not proof.
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Not proof.
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I know this is not 100% proof but look at this demonstration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYaQnvVwStc&feature=player_embedded#!
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I know this is not 100% proof but look at this demonstration.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYaQnvVwStc&feature=player_embedded#!
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That demonstration glass at the beginning of the video is about 3 times thicker than what Samsung uses on the Note/Galaxy S2/Galaxy S SAMOLED panels. And it's quite a bit smaller, height/width wise (it's about iPhone 4 sized).
Thickness makes a significant difference in flexibility and shatter resistance. Which is off on a tangent, because the main reason Samsung and others uses GG and similar techniques is not for shatter resistance.
It's almost entirely for the combination of higher scratch resistance vs metals (all bets are off with sand particles) and a better tactile feel (it's smoother) than non-treated glass.
Sure it may not be as thick on the note but you are never going to flex the phone anywhere as much as that demonstration.
My point is that if it is gorilla glass,it shouldn't be that easy to crack the screen given the abuse that it is supposed to be able to take.
All these? Gorilla Glass
And all these? Gorilla Glass
How about all these? Gorilla Glass
Or maybe all these? Gorilla Glass
It's been 10 days since i bought "the Note". I dropped the device just once from 1 meter height. It was a free fall with not much impact power. The screen has a crack on the upper right corner. I know every product is meant to last but so easy , so fast ! ??? Thankfully it still works with no functional issues. It's just the protective glass on top of the actual LCD that is broken. But u can still feel it while wiping your finger and it is appearent...
Hardware wise The Note is simply outragous but when it comes to software and durability it can't even come closer to what i used to find on HTC devices
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It's been 10 days since i bought "the Note". I dropped the device just once from 1 meter height. It was a free fall with not much impact power. The screen has a crack on the upper right corner. I know every product is meant to last but so easy , so fast ! ??? Thankfully it still works with no functional issues. It's just the protective glass on top of the actual LCD that is broken. But u can still feel it while wiping your finger and it is appearent...
Hardware wise The Note is simply outragous but when it comes to software and durability it can't even come closer to what i used to find on HTC devices
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The weight of the note will count against it during falls compared to say a very light phone like the SG2.Impact is going to be much harder if they both fell from the same height especially given te size of the notes screen.
Until they can make the note lighter,users will just have to be more careful not to drop it.Gorilla glass is not unbreakable.
I get my note tomorrow. Now I'm all paranoid
I saw multiple threads on this forum about people reporting issues about this phone screen including cracks and scratches and even breaking my question is is this true although the phone screen should have Gorilla glass ? And do I need to put on screen protector ?
Thanks in advance and hoping someone should answer me.
check the Corning's website, in the products section, for HTC phones, and you'll see that it's not listed there... neither Sensation XL, nor Sensation XE, only the regular Sensation...
also, I've talked to a guy from HTC support (Romania), and he confirmed that the Sensation XL does not come with Gorilla Glass, unfortunately...
some users say they don't use any screen protection, and they didn't get any scratches, others say they did... so, maybe some of them have, others don't...I think you should consider buying a screen protector...
I'm buying this phone in a few days, and, even though I'd really like to use the phone as it is (no case/screen protector), for the money I'm paying for it, I though it's best to get a case and a screen protector... at least for a while...
but how can this happen? such a unique phone doesn't have gorilla glass inspite other earlier phones have it.and regarding the gorilla website ,if you check that list you will see that some recent phones aren't listed as well like htc titan and htc one.Iam really confused.
IT DOES HAVE GORILLA GLASS, I HAVE MY PHONE ( XL ) FOR A FEW MONTHS AND I HAVE NO SCRATCHES ON IT, OR ANY KIND OF DAMAGES. AND FOR THE MOST PART I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROTECTIVE CASE, AND I NEVER USED SCREEN PROTECTOR. AND FOR THOSE PEOPLES THAT HAVE PROBLEMS ,THEY PROBABLY DIDN'T TAKE ANY CARE FOR THEIR PHONES, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOME HANDFUL OF PEOPLES THAT WOULD COMPLAIN OVER THE QUALITY OF THEIR PHONE SCREENS
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IT DOES HAVE GORILLA GLASS, I HAVE MY PHONE ( XL ) FOR A FEW MONTHS AND I HAVE NO SCRATCHES ON IT, OR ANY KIND OF DAMAGES. AND FOR THE MOST PART I DIDN'T HAVE ANY PROTECTIVE CASE, AND I NEVER USED SCREEN PROTECTOR. AND FOR THOSE PEOPLES THAT HAVE PROBLEMS ,THEY PROBABLY DIDN'T TAKE ANY CARE FOR THEIR PHONES, THERE WILL ALWAYS BE SOME HANDFUL OF PEOPLES THAT WOULD COMPLAIN OVER THE QUALITY OF THEIR PHONE SCREENS
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Dude, check out the thread i started. I have alot of issues with the screen but i take really good care of my phone. I have a big scratch at the top of my phone, which probably got there cause the screen couldnt handle the difference in temperature of warm pockets and cold winter air.
?????
My phohe was experiencing cold many times this winter -18 ( Celsius ) at a time even -20 C, and even heat,and i have no scratches .I never heard that scratch would appear because of a cold weather. That is really silly
Not sure on the gorilla glass, but I have mine in the pocket without a case, and with my keys in, I used to worry, not anymore!
Not like my Desire-z that screen used to scratch if you had a bit of sand on your finger
I asked a htc rep at work at work and as expected the phone doen't have it. As proof my friend dropped mine today and its now cracked. Luckily I'm not paying for the repair
Dont know how people using their devices, but i carry it in my pocket without any protection (except at work is somethimes in leather case cause of difficult conditions) and it have no scratches.
Even on ace after 1 year of usage there is no a single scratch.
well
Well a long time ago i have spoken with a HTC customer care and they told me that there isn't GG on XL.
I do not use any kind of protectors or else. Go to the gym, work, throw it at my place everywhere and didn't get any scratches.
I am not a fan from screen protectors and would rather not to use one. Because most of them are made somewhere in some asian garage and we don't know what material did they use. If i scratch it one day i will replace the whole front glass with another. I am not used to serve the tech....the tech must serve me
Does it even matter if the SXL has gorilla glass or not? My Desire HD had gorilla glass and i put a big scratch on the screen when it fell off my bed (No lie). It's not all it's cracked up to be. Normal mineral glass is just as good IMO.
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Does it even matter if the SXL has gorilla glass or not? My Desire HD had gorilla glass and i put a big scratch on the screen when it fell off my bed (No lie). It's not all it's cracked up to be. Normal mineral glass is just as good IMO.
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I signed under this, you should be a bit more carefully with device guys
For all with large scratches on the touch screen/broken screen,...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digitizer-T...487?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27c2ff054f
My phone got scrashes EXACTLY LIKE HELL its LOT of scrashes whit only a leather cleaning cloth im really sad now
its more than 90 scrashes never droped...
while my sensation droped 1time like hell in sand and stones working fine NO scrashes.....
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in gamma test i can see numbers under 11 and 8 is it software prob? Or hardware that make me to think about selling my note and getting new note 2 coz i did think it also has nfc
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The crashes, which rom how did you install rom and apps?
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The crashes, which rom how did you install rom and apps?
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Lol! I mean scrashes phyzical scrashes in screen
And just wonna k.ow gamma is hardware or software?!
Oops I mean Scratches sorry
Oops I, mean Scratches sorry
Some one answer?!!
@OP
gorilla glass is scratch resistant... BUT NEVER SCRATCH PROOF...
if you look into the Accessories section on the forum, you'll see why it is important to always buy some leathercase/case protection for your Note. It'll save you the burden of looking down (*utterly disgusted) on the scratch mints and marks on your screen.
You can buy a cheap decent screen protector as well to protect your screen from further scratches. I am not sure what is your line of work but I always take care of my phone as the same as I would (take care) of my family. Do buy necessary protective accessories for your phone to dispel further scratches or damages it might bring in the future
Now with your gamma screen issue, somebody on one of the threads here said that it is a software issue. If you read and read, you will see and understand intently on what is 'Black Clippings/Crush'.. that is related to your concern as well.
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@OP
gorilla glass is scratch resistant... BUT NEVER SCRATCH PROOF...
if you look into the Accessories section on the forum, you'll see why it is important to always buy some leathercase/case protection for your Note. It'll save you the burden of looking down (*utterly disgusted) on the scratch mints and marks on your screen.
You can buy a cheap decent screen protector as well to protect your screen from further scratches. I am not sure what is your line of work but I always take care of my phone as the same as I would (take care) of my family. Do buy necessary protective accessories for your phone to dispel further scratches or damages it might bring in the future
Now with your gamma screen issue, somebody on one of the threads here said that it is a software issue. If you read and read, you will see and understand intently on what is 'Black Clippings/Crush'.. that is related to your concern as well.
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Thanks but $ is getting higher here so i buyed note like 1030 so now its 1330 so i sell it 1100 and get the galaxy note 2
And i hate scren protectors because it reduct scren quality and... And pen cant move correct and redect pen accurity
Btw i wil buy screen protector for my note 2 EXACTLY when i buy it :!
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Thanks but $ is getting higher here so i buyed note like 1030 so now its 1330 so i sell it 1100 and get the galaxy note 2
And i hate scren protectors because it reduct scren quality and... And pen cant move correct and redect pen accurity
Btw i wil buy screen protector for my note 2 EXACTLY when i buy it :!
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I used right now a clear transparent screen protector. Pretty much you won't even know and feel that you have it on the phone. It does not degrade my screen's contrast quality even on direct sunlight at all.
It's not going to cost you much by putting it for now, and the S-Pen still functions smoothly still, the way it should be. Also you can price your Note more if you have a screen protector on it, as the buyer would feel that you have well taken cared your phone. You can in fact make a salesman talk in making the price higher. And screen protectors as well hides the screen scratches from the buyers (in case they might be turn off, when you show them your phone will all the scratches on it), So your phone gets a lot more appraisal value than what it now has.
Anyway, It's all up to you bud. Goodluck.
I'm a little sick right now. On accident I slid my phone on its screen on a very smooth table and I now have scratches everywhere. All on the corners and a ton on the bottom by the touch buttons. At least the good thing is you can't see it unless in the light. But its pretty obvious. And of course I have slight OCD so this is bothering the **** out of me lol. They almost look like big scuffs all over.
Edit**: I just wanted to update you guys and say that now that I've gotten used to it its not so bad. Yes it still bothers me a lot but the good thing is you can't see them unless under a light or outside. So on usual use you can't see them.
Also to all the idiots who think I'm stupid or something. 1. Yes I do know gorilla glass scratches easier 2. Do you idiots really think I just slide my phones around on their screens on purpose or something?? Its called an accident 3. Stop jumping to conclusion saying how stupid this thread is, it was mainly for the people just getting their nexus 4s and telling them to be careful with the screen so they dont make my mistakes.
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Most if not ALL surfaces have some form of dust/sand particles on it. Sand scratches glass no matter how "tough" it claims to be!
/end of thread
Gorilla glass 2 just means it's a thinner protective layer compared to the last generation, not twice (2) as thick nor protective.
Sorry to hear bud. At least you didn't claim they came from "nowhere" like half the other threads like this one. Props to you sir.
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Most if not ALL surfaces have some form of dust/sand particles on it. Sand scratches glass no matter how "tough" it claims to be!
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Just a side note, apparently Sand is tough enough to grind down granite. This is because of small but tough grain in sand (sand has several components to it).
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I am so pissed off right now. On accident I slid my phone on its screen on a very smooth table and I now have scratches everywhere. All on the corners and a ton on the bottom by the touch buttons. At least the good thing is you can't see it unless in the light. But its pretty obvious. And of course I have slight OCD so this is bothering the **** out of me. They almost look like big scuffs all over.
I can't post pictures right now but I will when I get home.
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I'm pretty sure that most of the ppl here knows that Gorilla Glass, no matter what version, isn't scratch proof.
That isn't really a negative for the N4. You basically let your phone's screen nakedly rub against a surface (very smooth or not). Do it with any phone and you'll probably get the same results.
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I'm pretty sure that most of the ppl here knows that Gorilla Glass, no matter what version, isn't scratch proof.
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i learned that lesson with my scratched (gorilla glass) asus transformer.
on my n4 now i have a screen protector on the front and a slim hard shell on the back, with a slight lip that keeps the front screen above surfaces if placed on its front. I've also drilled a couple of mounting holes in the case for a wrist strap.
belt + braces!
delete.
Flat glass against flat glass is a formula for disaster. With no air between the two surfaces, the smallest imperfections like dust will scratch the hell out of your screen.
I have this on my galaxy s3 and my galaxy nexus, when I sell it on eBay I'll be letting people know about it but I feel they won't understand just how small the scratches are.
For my nexus 4 I've already got a screen protector and a back skin because of this same problem.
It sucks.... I feel your pain brother.
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I am so pissed off right now. On accident I slid my phone on its screen on a very smooth table and I now have scratches everywhere. All on the corners and a ton on the bottom by the touch buttons. At least the good thing is you can't see it unless in the light. But its pretty obvious. And of course I have slight OCD so this is bothering the **** out of me. They almost look like big scuffs all over.
I can't post pictures right now but I will when I get home.
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That's not a negative. That's just you being careless.
Sorry to hear this. I too am pretty OCD about my devices. I love the look and feel of my N4 without cases and screen protectors, so this is of course a nightmare for most of us. I'm just glad to read that you're not one of the many users who thinks that just because someone puts the word "Gorilla" in front of another word must automatically mean its the most durable thing on the planet. I dare some of those people to go kick a set of gorilla balls and see how durable they are.
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I go crazy over scratches too! I stuck with the factory protector until I bought the SGP protector. Feels just like glass and you can't even tell it's on the Nexus 4.
I honestly don't get why people are getting so pissed off. All this post was to show people my experience. Also a way to warn people about the screen. It was to tell everyone and warn them about my mistake and be careful about it.
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i learned that lesson with my scratched (gorilla glass) asus transformer.
on my n4 now i have a screen protector on the front and a slim hard shell on the back, with a slight lip that keeps the front screen above surfaces if placed on its front. I've also drilled a couple of mounting holes in the case for a wrist strap.
belt + braces!
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Sound like you prepping your Nexus 4 for war, bro.
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i learned that lesson with my scratched (gorilla glass) asus transformer.
on my n4 now i have a screen protector on the front and a slim hard shell on the back, with a slight lip that keeps the front screen above surfaces if placed on its front. I've also drilled a couple of mounting holes in the case for a wrist strap.
belt + braces!
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I honestly don't get why people are getting so pissed off. All this post was to show people my experience. Also a way to warn people about the screen. It was to tell everyone and warn them about my mistake and be careful about it.
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Pretty sure most people don't place their phone screen side down on a table or any other surface.
Yea.. I just keep all my phones on a rubber place mat on my desk..
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I honestly don't get why people are getting so pissed off. All this post was to show people my experience. Also a way to warn people about the screen. It was to tell everyone and warn them about my mistake and be careful about it.
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Ignore the critics mate.
I did this early on with my s2 and was gutted. Seems the glass in whatever form has a long way to go before it can resist sand and general grit.
I hate cases, bumpers, screen protectors, skins blah blah but when I get a new device always buy loads.. Sad thing is novelty wears off and in 3 months it'll have none of the above on it and I'll have fallen into my bad ways of keeping it in a pocket with change or keys etc!
Moral of the story - what seems bad now you'll get used to and start to ignore! Doesn't make it a huge bummer tho.
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Sand is powerful!! Lol.. Anyway thanks for reminding us though..
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Will never understand why people don't use screen protectors and cases for their phones.
Judging by the recently leaked press shots it appears as if the smooth curve of the side edges of glass as found on the Nexus 4 is gone.
The face seems perfectly flat with an equal edge all around.
Personally I liked how easy it was to sideswipe across those smooth edges.
Going back to a flat face seems somewhat backwards...
You're kidding right? Why in the hell did you need to start a new thread for this? This place is riddled with useless points we don't need useless threads to be added. Its getting so tiring....
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You're kidding right? Why in the hell did you need to start a new thread for this? This place is riddled with useless points we don't need useless threads to be added. Its getting so tiring....
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There really aren't many threads in this section, and I don't consider this one useless because he raises a good point. It may have been discussed in another thread, but some of them are over a hundred pages long...
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Yea to be fair I don't remember seeing this topic brought up much in any of the threads and I have read them all.
It's actually a good question N4 edges are REALLY smooth and I hope N5 will feature the same!
the thing is the phone is not even out so there really isnt anything to compare because we dont know how its going to feel in hand. its just gonna be a thread of how people want the nexus feel, which we already have a thread for. these threads need to be held of til more info is actually released from Google and reviewers is all im saying.
Looks like it's gone indeed: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yg6IFhOBpq0
Maybe it was too difficult/expensive to manufacture? The LG G2 also looks like it has a normal flat screen, as far as i remember.
Maybe something to do with the new gorilla glass 3 being present (if this is true).
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May have something to do with the practical. How many people knocked the nexus 4 for having a glass back and screen that easily cracks? A screen that slopes of at the edges is more likely hit glass if it falls. So they got rid of the glass back and better protect the screen. Just a thought.
But I think manufacturing costs probably are the biggest driver in nexus devices.
I'm going to contribute to the clueless guessing game and add that it's probably gone due to the very narrow bezel design. I prefer a larger screen in a smaller case.
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Maybe something to do with the new gorilla glass 3 being present (if this is true).
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I also wonder if gorilla glass 3 is used on the n5, not like fragile one used on the n4. And I do hope the curved edges are gone. It was impossible to keep a screen protector on with those curved edges, specially with a case.
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