http://www.autoomobile.com/news/lg-nexus-4-no-glitter/10010798/
The LG Nexus 4 has something special that we haven’t seen on other Android smartphones in a while now – great build quality.
New LG Nexus 4 sports a new rear case?
Ever since it was released, we’ve praised the pure Google phone for its exceptional build quality and styling that even rivals the likes of the iPhone 5. However we did have some complaints about rear glass that seem to be more fragile than we hoped.
Well there may be some bad news today disguised as something good. We’ve been informed by many readers who recently received their LG Nexus 4 that the smartphone looks a little different than what we saw last month. Supposedly, LG may have modified the rear crystal glass case of the Nexus 4 to make it less susceptible to cracking.
On a sad note, the LG Nexus 4 now doesn’t seem to glitter like the earlier batch. No matter what angle you hold it at or lighting conditions. it seems to have lost the glitter effect.
At this time this remains unconfirmed but give that we’ve had a dozen readers complain to us about their findings already, there may be something different about the newest batch ship from the Google Play Store.
We’ve contacted LG about this and will update this story once we get a reply on what is possibly a new LG Nexus 4.
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ill take the less susceptible to cracking over glitter effect ALL DAY!
although I dont see why we cant have both
My 8gb doesn't have the glitter either.
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My 8gb doesn't have the glitter either.
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What is your hardware version?
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ill take the less susceptible to cracking over glitter effect ALL DAY!
although I dont see why we cant have both
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Yea, I'd rather have this one
My 2nd nexus 4 looks exactly like the first. The first was from the original batch, and the second was received yesterday.
Original was hw rev 10, new one is rev 11.
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Great. A plain black glass cover with a shiny logo...Apple now has a reason to ban the device
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I'm sure we'll get 3rd party back replacements. But still, this would suck huge monkey balls. I love the glass back.
excellent news. instead of a sparkly fragile discoball glass back we can have a sleek, plain black, more solid glass back
win-win in my book
I actually liked their original idea with the glittery back. But oh well if they did the back side more cracking safe then it should be OK.
if that makes them produce more quickly and fix the glitches then am for it
I ordered mine when they still had the glittery back, it looks very nice but I'd rather have a durable backing to my device.
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the glitter may seem nice but in my situation i will never see it with this phone case,
i dont care what the back looks like since i dont look at it when in use
would rather a tougher back so it won't look bad when its all scratched but shinny disco ball it is.
How does removing the glittery pattern make the glass more durable on the back? If I recall, the pattern is under the glass. So if they just removed what was under the glass, isn't it still the same glass?
Btw, if anyone has gotten one without the design, Id like to see some pics please. Just curious, want more than the one in the OP
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How does removing the glittery pattern make the glass more durable on the back? If I recall, the pattern is under the glass. So if they just removed what was under the glass, isn't it still the same glass?
Btw, if anyone has gotten one without the design, Id like to see some pics please. Just curious, want more than the one in the OP
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No space in between the back and the glass. So I presume that the plastic can sit flushed against the back glass pane to provide more strength?
I placed my order about a month ago and should hopefully get it in the next few weeks.
From the devices I have seen, personally, I love the original back and would almost rather not have one if it did not have the back.
Call me crazy but from the first time I saw it, I wanted nothing more than to have the phone in a bumper case and show it off with pride.
I guess I will just wait to see what style of back others get that ordered the same time I did and decide if I want to sell it.
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What is your hardware version?
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I don't know. The phone arrived yesterday though.
Mine has the design but it doesn't sparkle.
how much less susceptible to cracking? it's still glass so i don't think it would be by much. i like the sparkly effect, this is sad news.
So glad I got mine from day one
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Some of you ppl make the dumbest leaps I have ever read.....Sparkle gone = stronger glass....just retarded.
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Anyone have experience with these cases? It looks pretty solid, but states they won't have stock until December 1st. It's also in the UK, so shipping time must be considered. I'm just wondering if it's going to be available somewhere else sooner or stateside!
Kind of digging the white, but I feel like the different color retention tab being visible when looking at the device could be a bit strange.
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Looks good.. I wonder if it hass the smart cover feature
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I had one of those cases for the transformer infinity and have to say I love it! Very protective, good for flat reading, good as a media stand and the materials (in the one I had) were very good.
Negative things I would say is that my transformer one almost fit the nexus 10, so I am suspicious of people passing off old stock as new, and the fit not being optimal for the new device.
Although at that price I might give it a go anyway, as I'm in the UK
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I had one of those cases for the transformer infinity and have to say I love it! Very protective, good for flat reading, good as a media stand and the materials (in the one I had) were very good.
Negative things I would say is that my transformer one almost fit the nexus 10, so I am suspicious of people passing off old stock as new, and the fit not being optimal for the new device.
Although at that price I might give it a go anyway, as I'm in the UK
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These guys are expecting stock this week. I spoke to them on the phone and they are new, just for the Nexus 10 (which is why they don't have them in yet.) No carbon finish, though, which the Nexus 7 cases have: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LuvTab-Go...d_Folios&var=580155521327&hash=item416e077518
That looks good, not too thick by the look of it. That is one of my main gripes with a lot of cases i see out there, take a lovely sleek tablet, and then wrap it in a thick bulky case. I can understand it if you are trying to protect your device, but for me, a case is for no other reason than stopping accidental scratches to the screen and to allow it to stand up. There shouldn't be a need for anything over the top.
The only thing i don't really like about that case is the grippers that hold onto the tablet. I would much rather a case with some alternative sleeker method of holding it, it just looks, i on't know, industrial?
found this Bear Motion $3.99 + shipping $4.49, looks similar: http://www.amazon.com/Bear-Motion-P...qid=1353350716&sr=1-48&keywords=nexus+10+case.
i went for one, for that price it's worth a shot.
Please post some pictures when you receive them, I hate these marketing photos, they are never accurate.
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Cheaper at Amazon (still a pre order though).
Has anyone seen or got a link to a photo of one of these when its closed? All the shots they seem yo be showing are of the case wide open...
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Cheaper at Amazon (still a pre order though).
Has anyone seen or got a link to a photo of one of these when its closed? All the shots they seem yo be showing are of the case wide open...
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Can anyone tell me if these fold fully back when open, for when one is reading? Any idea about build quality?
Thanks in advance!
Sweet, I shall order this too!
Anyone worrying about the magnetic effect of the case? I've read reviews on LuvTab® for Nexus 7
amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B008FXSC9U/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Some were complaining about the bad magnet, which may damage the compass of the tablet. I am looking something without magnet. Of course I can buy a silicon case or those sleeves. But I want something that can create a stand. And it looks like everything that can create a stand is with magnet.
Seems like this has been delayed for a week or so.
I emailed the seller and he said the delay was only for new order not existing ones and that i should expect it next week
Hi,
Yes, the first set of orders we received will be dispatched as normal. Any new orders will dispatched after 8th Dec
1st December is actually a Saturday so it will be sent after that. Expect to receive the case next week. It will be sent 1st class. Hopefully it doesnt take too long to reach you due to the xmas rush.
Kind regards,
Parm
Laptop Kit
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My case was dispatched today since i live in the UK i should get it in a day or two so ill post a video review when i do here
I bought mine from eBay. It finally shipped today.
Mine has been dispatched today too. Will probably arrive in 7 weeks given the state of the postal service!
I've just got my LuvTab case and I have to say I'm not impressed, in design its similar to one I had with the tf700, but the finish on the outside, whilst described as leather, is like a mock carbon fiber plastic finish, is pretty nasty if you ask me.
Will be arranging for a return, as I think there will be better quality options out soon
Just received mine this morning, I'm pleased with it it was exactly what I was expecting. Here is my YouTube video of the case: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLVukRxkBSY&list=UUIxVHXtT7nfqrYA51b0Xuxw&index=1&feature=plcp
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I can highly recommend the alternative version shown here ("Black I"):
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00AFAZ1GS/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=electronics
Looks good, fits well and a bargain at the current £12.99 price.
im trying to get a case for my nexus 10 but wont cases like these where u need to constantly snap off the bottom part of the case to fold eventually break/scratch the device?
I shared a couple of photos on the thread "sharing your Note 2 with case" and received a couple of questions from fellow folks here either through pm or quote.
I thought I would rather open a separate thread to review it
1. How is the buttons responsiveness?
It is awesome in my case. I think it is well cut case
2. How fast was the shipping?
I got it in 4 days and the seller marked shipping 20 minutes after i paid with tracking number. ..no kidding. ..
3 responsive seller. I am surprised this case is not a branded case yet. ..Maybe that's why it is cheaper than most other high quality cases
What I like most
No need to open battery door each time put it on or off
Transparent back so the design is not impacted much
Glossy side
Not adding much weight or thickness
I bought it here. ... http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/view...&nid=47951986156&trxId=Color:Mysterious+Black
And how it looks like
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Lol. I read the dude's post about defender case in another thread. For what it is worth or call me bored in this sunday evening, I weighed this case.. .
Yes, it is barely 2oz while the defender is about 10oz according to his post if I read correctly?
I still like Samsung's industrial design after all. Not want to wrap it up in some thick plastic to make a brick
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Careful with flash photos with it. They will affect the picture. Reflections of the case will cause blurriness and haze in your photos.
1 fix is too use a black marker or Sharpie pen to try and make a black into ring in the hole cut out for the flash. I have tried this with success.
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I ordered an ebay case that I actually like and is very similar to yours. Except the camera/flash whole is one whole cut out instead of separate. I don't notice any issues with the camera.
I had this type of case on my S2 and I love it on my Note 2 as well.
Looks good, just put an order in for em
Damn I should have ordered this instead of the one I did. Looks great and for that price.
Edit:anyonr else get other colors? Im thinking about getting two.
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Gahh Its Lee said:
Damn I should have ordered this instead of the one I did. Looks great and for that price.
Edit:anyonr else get other colors? Im thinking about getting two.
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I ordered a sky blue one that shipped out today, I'll put some pics after I get it
Thanks for sharing.
Orderred a peacock blue (or i rather call it green...) it is also shipped incredibly fast.... will review and update with pics here after it is delivered.
Solid looking TPU Case, I like it.
I ordered an ebay case that I actually like and is very similar to yours. Except the camera/flash whole is one whole cut out instead of separate. I don't notice any issues with the camera.
I had this type of case on my S2 and I love it on my Note 2 as well.
Can you post a link to the one you ordered?
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My case arrived yesterday.
I love it . the cutting is exact and the material is not giving you cheap feeling. I like the semi-opaque back with matte feeling. The whole thing did not kill Samsung's design and I for sure like the minimal impact to the whole phone's look and feel.
The charging port has a bit rough cut inside the case. you will not see it from outside at all so it does not bother me.
All in all, i don't call this a review but a very positive feedback. For the price, it is worth it completely.
Oh, seller shipped the same day and it comes with tracking too.
To the question upstairs, i bought it from this link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130827420672&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
I ordered one a couple of days ago, and it arrived at my PO Box today and he confirmed shipping same day and it was on its way. Looking forward to getting this case.
That is a nice looking case
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That is a nice looking case
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Yup. It looks very nice and it did not "interfere" with original NOTE 2 design.
And cheap n fast shipping....
Well I am good and happy now.
nosaj13 said:
I ordered an ebay case that I actually like and is very similar to yours. Except the camera/flash whole is one whole cut out instead of separate. I don't notice any issues with the camera.
I had this type of case on my S2 and I love it on my Note 2 as well.
Can you post a link to the one you ordered?
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This is the one I ordered...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160919225343...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2428wt_1397
ludester said:
This is the one I ordered...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160919225343...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2428wt_1397
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Mine is here. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/view...&nid=89709862682&trxId=Color:Mysterious+Black
It is cheaper if you are in US. International seems need to pay shipping. .I am not sure tho
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Thanks for sharing! Got a black one too!
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Does anyone tried the white version? Is it good on a white Note 2?
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Guys thanks for your support. I am glad you like it. PM me if you have any questions!
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Both the black and white one arrived and yes, i took the plunge to try the white one , anyway it is just 6 bucks.
the white one is actually better than I expected! put it on it goes smoother with the note 2, granted mine note 2 is white color..
it is light and slim case that have semi-transparent back. like it a lot. Hope it covers the front tho but i guess for this price it is good. it is not a flip case anyway.
recommend!!
Apparently there is a Draco Design Galaxy Note 2 bumper case in Korea.
Anyone here have any idea when it'll be released for USA?
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Apparently there is a Draco Design Galaxy Note 2 bumper case in Korea.
Anyone here have any idea when it'll be released for USA?
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Looks really nice
Unfortunately, it'll probably kill cell signal and GPS signal too much for it to be useful
S3 version is $90.
No thanks. Who is their target audience
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
Hmmm... these are different from your average 10dollar cheap metal cases haha maybe they won't
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Reviews on the s3 version indicated it did drop signal just as any other aluminum case. It's nice but not worth the money. It is machined perfectly and does look good, probably the best looking case setup I've seen.
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I used Draco for my S3, for me it's worth the price, paid around $65 that time, but it makes the phone bigger significantly, which fine with me for S3, but for Note2, I think it's too much.
Signal does drop a little bit.
wow the case is sexy, i don't think it makes the note looks that much bigger from the picture. but the price is too hight. i think i will pass
I've been waiting for this ever since I got my note 2
So where can I buy one from? I'm in the uk, I don't see anywhere available for the Note 2, they look really good, especially in red. Anybody able to supply me a link, cheers.
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jadaress1 said:
So where can I buy one from? I'm in the uk, I don't see anywhere available for the Note 2, they look really good, especially in red. Anybody able to supply me a link, cheers.
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Sorry for the old thread revival. Just wanted to post in case you were still interested. I did a search to see if anything was on XDA about the case.
www.dracodesignusa.com
That's the Draco Design website. Shipping to the UK might be high. Not sure myself. I have one on the way and will do a review for you guys with a bunch of pictures.
Does any one have any pictures of these on there phone, how do you like it
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what is the purpose of having a bumper? It's does look like it can protect anything.
chrischoi said:
Sorry for the old thread revival. Just wanted to post in case you were still interested. I did a search to see if anything was on XDA about the case.
www.dracodesignusa.com
That's the Draco Design website. Shipping to the UK might be high. Not sure myself. I have one on the way and will do a review for you guys with a bunch of pictures.
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Hey there chrischoj,
Have you received the case yet??
statustray said:
Hey there chrischoj,
Have you received the case yet??
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Yes, I'll be doing the review later. I'll get pictures for you guys within the hour.
Keep checking this thread. I'll update and have a discount code available for you guys!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40182271#post40182271
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chrischoi said:
Keep checking this thread. I'll update and have a discount code available for you guys!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40182271#post40182271
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VITREO on, right? I assume Draco lip is high enough to lay screen down without temp. glass touching the surface? Since I'm not familiar with bumper cases, do they offer a good drop protection? I assume there is a padding inside to absorb the shock and isolate phone from hitting the metal bumper frame if dropped.
... never mind, saw your official review post and got my answers about the design
I was thinking I'm done with reviews of cases, but this kind of picked my curiosity again
vectron said:
VITREO on, right? I assume Draco lip is high enough to lay screen down without temp. glass touching the surface? Since I'm not familiar with bumper cases, do they offer a good drop protection? I assume there is a padding inside to absorb the shock and isolate phone from hitting the metal bumper frame if dropped.
... never mind, saw your official review post and got my answers about the design
I was thinking I'm done with reviews of cases, but this kind of picked my curiosity again
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Vitreo has enough of a border it doesn't touch the case. When laid flat, I think the Vitreo and bumper touch at the same contact point.
Tolerance looks very close. hard to tell. I slide it on the edge of a counter and it seems seamless. If anything the Vitreo sticks out a little further than the bumper.
Ok received my draco gray today.. Love this bumper.. No noticeable signal loss, great high quality peace... I am using it with the mugen extended battery.. I had to modify it some for it to fit.. Shaved off the lip in the back side.. Will post pictures as soon as I have another phone to take some.. Looks better than I thought it would..
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Ok received my draco gray today.. Love this bumper.. No noticeable signal loss, great high quality peace... I am using it with the mugen extended battery.. I had to modify it some for it to fit.. Shaved off the lip in the back side.. Will post pictures as soon as I have another phone to take some.. Looks better than I thought it would..
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Post up some pics when you get a chance. Want to know how it looks like with extended battery.
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Ok here you go.. Not the best photos but they don't hide anything..
You often read here how N4 owners are terrified of scratching, cracking or otherwise scarring the fragile N4 glass panes. (Quite frankly I haven't paid any special attention to mine nor use any screen protectors, often carrying it my pockets together with keys and coins, and the phone has held up well.)
But if you should crack or scratch yours, wear it proudly like a battle wound. A war scar. A unique badge of honor. And I've attached a recent article which shows that people are increasingly less inclined to rush out to repair their cracked smartphone glass and instead relishing in their uncommon individuality.
Remember: No two cracks are the same.
(Care to show us a photo of your cracked screen? I'll definitely do so once mine does. )
Well.....
If mine cracks it's getting repaired ASAP!
But then again I am OCD about my phone(s).
Oh god, why.
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"You have selected 1 post that is not part of this thread." - funny, I was in the midst of replying to a previous poster but in the course of doing so, his, and six other posts, disappeared. cyberleak?
If I crack this I'll be using my gnex until Its fixed
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I took a screenshot of mine and I can't see the cracks in the picture :laugh:
DaveinAsia said:
"You have selected 1 post that is not part of this thread." - funny, I was in the midst of replying to a previous poster but in the course of doing so, his, and six other posts, disappeared. cyberleak?
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i reported some flaming posts, the mod deleted what he thought was necessary to keep the forums clean, and prevent useless discussions
I honestly think that people who crack their screens don't have the knowledge or the money to replace them, hence they try and make themselves feel better about it with this psycho-babble hipster nonsense.
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Eww there's an iPhone in the nexus 4 forums, I'm telling the moderator about your sick and twisted posts...
karendar said:
I honestly think that people who crack their screens don't have the knowledge or the money to replace them, hence they try and make themselves feel better about it with this psycho-babble hipster nonsense.
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karendar said:
I honestly think that people who crack their screens don't have the knowledge or the money to replace them, hence they try and make themselves feel better about it with this psycho-babble hipster nonsense.
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That could very well be the explanation for some of them. After all, my read of the subjects the article was referring to tended to be young smartphone owners. Of course history teaches us that trends are usually started by the younger generation. I'm sure the first pair of jeans with knee tears weren't first worn by the 40-something crowd. Probably a couple of young indigant hipsters cruising around town with their well-worn jeans. I doubt very much we're going to see people intentionally cracking their phone screens like some of us used to take scissors to newer jeans to create the same effect, but then again I never thought that my then 60+ year old dad would be at Levis looking at their distressed jeans collection.
Not advocating a position. Just posting the article for discussion.
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Many of my friends have shattered their iPhone's digitizers but still have full touch functionality. I've replaced several of their screens because repair shops have quoted them $80-100 and I told them if they buy it off eBay for around $25 I'll install it for them. If I didn't offer they'd probably still have shattered screens just because they aren't willing to pay a shop that much to replace them.
Recently my little brother shattered his n4's digitizer and it wouldn't detect touch on half the screen. Later that day he dropped it again and lost touch completely. So he has to replace it.
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It's self consolation while inside their heart they are crying. If my N4 back cracks I probably going to buy dbrand skin, instead of proudly showing how careless I am.
I know I'm super clumsy. So my N4 has been in some form of hard case since I could get my hands on one. Currently loving my Seidio Convert. I'd rather not have to send another N4 back.
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My phone is completely naked, not even screen protectors, and I have yet to contract a scratch. Last night I came close, I dropped it off of my bed and the face of it hit the cross-leg stabilizer beam thing (I'm sure there's a name for it, too lazy to Google) of my bed-side table, which is metal. I yelled an obscenity very loudly and panicked. Lucky for me, it didn't even get hairline scratch.
If I were to shatter the back of my N4, I would try to keep it just because, but I know myself too well. Given a week or two I'd order another back and repair it myself. Especially since there are so many guides on here, and elsewhere, that give step-by-step instructions on how to take the phone apart and replace parts. Most are written by people that did it themselves, too so they point out what to look for, where to be super careful, etc. If the front got more than hairline scratches, I would replace it immediately. I would stare at the scratch anytime I looked at my phone and would go insane if I didn't.
"Son, I noticed your screen is cracked. Are you using drugs?"
True that. I'm waiting for replacement parts for the white nexus to start becoming mainstream. That way I can just switch between the black, or white nexus 4 since that is the only difference with the phone is the back housing.
I worry about the youth sometimes...
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Crack in my $550 Nexus 4?? Oh no my friend, I won't allow it... I'm waiting for the moment Rhino Shield or Sir Lancelot is able to meet production demand and will order screen protector from them to replace my current one. It's better to be safe than sorry
Have to say I'm with both camps. If I cracked it I'd be pissed off but at the same time as the phone cheap in comparison to other handsets I wouldn't be in a rush to repair it as I need it every day. If I could use another phone then I'd get it repaired (or do it myself).
It was only £289 to be honest...a £500+ phone would be a different story! I'm so anal about my phone I wouldn't break it in the first place, though!
Flip side, my best mate (who earns probably double what I do) has destroyed his iPhone but can't be bothered getting it fixed as it still works...
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
I would gladly take the plastic over a poor screen.
I don't understand *****ing about the plastics I put a case on all my phones (and have never broken a phone and have had a cell phone for 15 years). I'd be *****ing about how the finger print scanner, heart rate monitor and the camera blur gimik doesn't work all that well.
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bucket81 said:
I would gladly take the plastic over a poor screen.
I don't understand *****ing about the plastics I put a case on all my phones (and have never broken a phone and have had a cell phone for 15 years). I'd be *****ing about how the finger print scanner, heart rate monitor and the camera blur gimik doesn't work all that well.
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i hate cases personally.
i have tempered glass and thats it.
Chrome plastic belongs on children's play jewellery not a £550 phone. They should have made the edge Stainless steel or something like that.
irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Just because a phone is made out of aluminium doesn't mean the quality is better. My HTC one still get dented when I drop it. It has scratch mark as well. It's also heavier and more slippery to hold.
I agree.
When I saw the S5 I hated the chrome bezels.
SO SO SO UGLY.
Seriously.
Also thought the same when I saw the Note 3 for the first time.
Looks like an old design instead of a modern and fresh one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0SAUaXfRWI
irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Buy a Moto X, we got enough whining in other threads y'know...
irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Just go back to a flip phone.
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barondebxl said:
Just go back to a flip phone.
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Or maybe this
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It has an AMOLED screen...
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Or maybe this
It has an AMOLED screen...
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dandroid13 said:
Or maybe this
It has an AMOLED screen...
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Even better
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barondebxl said:
Even better
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better than the s5 for sure
bucket81 said:
I would gladly take the plastic over a poor screen.
I don't understand *****ing about the plastics I put a case on all my phones (and have never broken a phone and have had a cell phone for 15 years). I'd be *****ing about how the finger print scanner, heart rate monitor and the camera blur gimik doesn't work all that well.
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I do agree about the chrome paint though, it's unnecessary, a rubbery matte black like on the Nexus 4 would give better grip. That chrome paint will be the first to go, the glass front and the rugged back will stay the same a lot longer.
The plastic bezel is my biggest pet peeve with the device. Sadly very few of the S5 cases cover it either.
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Even better
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hello00 said:
better than the s5 for sure
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Whatever makes you feel good
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A, Samsung doesn't read this forum. The Samsung complaint forms can be found on their website.
B, I've dropped bounced and handled my Note 3 more times than I care to remember. Mine is still entirely unblemished. So you're doing soemthing wrong, or the PH value of your skin is far too high.
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i hate cases personally.
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Then don't buy it. It's that easy.
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Just go back to a flip phone.
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Or an iphone 5S.
I own them all and by far the iphone has the best build quality in and out, bar none.
Too bad it doesn't run android!
The HTC One feels better in hand (the M8 could be used as a deadly weapon in the hands of a skilled tosser, seriously!) but I see differences in quality from sample to sample unfortunately.
As far as making the S5 with a metal chassis, it may have better appeal but you just cannot wrap the current design in metal. Unless you don't mind serious signal issues!
If you want the phone looking new (and really this applies to ANY phone) you should wrap it in a case. Granted the iphone4 was probably the best for staying like new naked. Until you dropped it and shattered the glass. :laugh:
The S5 does feel cheap because it's light. Like most things technical, the average person believes they are better if they are heavy. I don't mind the "bandaid" back cover to be honest. It's grippy. The glossy cover of the S4 may have been sleeker but it's a fingerprint magnet and shows scratches easily.
When it comes to something you carry, remember the heavier it is, the harder it falls. This is why a lightweight phone can survive drops better than a brick of a device.
irzero said:
Why cant they do something better than the crappy chrome plastic around the bezel.
My Note 2 and Note 3 look dented and crap because of this poverty spec feature. Now the S5 has it too
All i want is some premium built quality and better speakers on this phone and it would be perfect.
For £550 we should get it, I cant live with IPS LCD so i have to go with Samsung.
Its like an abusive relationship this is. I cant live with it and i cant leave either.
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Honestly, I like everything about the S5. It's perfect! Don't see why people complain so much about it.
All you people b!tching and whining, the back is removable and therefore replaceable. Go on eBay/Amazon and search S5 backs, or buy another phone. End of thread/discussion...