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I've been using the Otterbox Impact Series case for my phone for a couple of months now, and I'd just like to say that it is absolutely amazing. I certainly recommend it.
I love the design, it is rather sleek, and encompasses the buttons nicely. It isn't very bulky, and fits in a pocket well. There's holes for all the ports, and the mic too. It has a lip, lifting the case off the screen a little bit to protect against front impacts. It has raised bumps for the buttons, making them very easy to press. It also came with a good screen protector.
The material is still in great condition, with only a little tear at the bottom right, which is surprising, considering what this has been through.
I've dropped this phone accidentally many, many, many times, and each time the case has protected the phone. I've dropped this phone screen first on to concrete from a height of about 5 - 6 ft, and it came out unscathed. I've even dropped it screen first into a small puddle, with no incident. It's withstood many impacts, which makes sense.
Not a single ill effect on the phone, no damaged lights, touchscreen works fine, and all the buttons work.
A friend of mine bought a hard shell for his Vivid, and had to replace it twice in four months because of how easily damaged it got. I've been using my case for about seven months now.
The only downside is that it can get stuck when pulling it out of a pocket, but a small trade for an amazing case.
All in all, this is an incredibly tough case, and a great one for the Vivid. Considering I only paid $10, I'm glad I bought this versus the Defender, which is 2 to 3 times more expensive. The great protection coupled with how light and compact it is made it more than worth it.
Everyone tells me I need to get a case if I get a smartphone.
I'm leaning toward getting the Moto X, but I really don't want to put it in a case. I feel like it will take away from the inherent ergonomics of the device, not to mention cover up my color choices if I go with a Motomaker phone.
Are you using a case with your Moto X? If not, how is it holding up? If so, did you find a case that doesn't detract from the phone's ability to fit so nicely in the hand?
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Everyone tells me I need to get a case if I get a smartphone.
I'm leaning toward getting the Moto X, but I really don't want to put it in a case. I feel like it will take away from the inherent ergonomics of the device, not to mention cover up my color choices if I go with a Motomaker phone.
Are you using a case with your Moto X? If not, how is it holding up? If so, did you find a case that doesn't detract from the phone's ability to fit so nicely in the hand?
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i'm using moto x for about 3 weeks and no case, no damage at all, i don't think it needs a case for risks, but if you dropped the Moto X, a case would be helpful, your choice, do you drop your phone a lot? =p
I know a guy dropped his moto x and cracked the screen, so I think you may need a case for protection.
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Everyone tells me I need to get a case if I get a smartphone.
I'm leaning toward getting the Moto X, but I really don't want to put it in a case. I feel like it will take away from the inherent ergonomics of the device, not to mention cover up my color choices if I go with a Motomaker phone.
Are you using a case with your Moto X? If not, how is it holding up? If so, did you find a case that doesn't detract from the phone's ability to fit so nicely in the hand?
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diztronic and moto both sell clear cases that don't cover up the design and they don't completely destroy the ergonomics. most cases expose the speaker and the area around the flash, so even if oyu had a boring black case, you could get a snapshot of color.
i ended up only customizing the camera ring/vol rocker. you can see the ring, but not the rocker.
i dropped my phone face down on to the garage floor the other day. it made a sickening flop. landed perfectly flat. i think the case completely saved me that day.
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I know a guy dropped his moto x and cracked the screen, so I think you may need a case for protection.
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If you drop a phone and the screen cracked...I don't think having in a case would have saved it. Unless you go overboard with an Otterbox case or something.
I know this is all personal preference but I hate cases that cover the front bezel. Currently waiting for my Moto X but on my current phone I finally found a snap on case that didn't cover any of the front. Like I said - personal preference, my phone spends most of it's time sitting on my desk at work, in which case having a case or not makes little difference. The other place where it spends most of its time is in my pocket. Cases with a "lip" that wrap around the front bezel are dust and lint traps. On an older phone, I had sand or debris get under there and it eventually rubbed scratches into the front bezel.
I got an Otterbox Commuter case. It isn't as comfortable to hold (i miss that comfy little Motorola dimple in the back, it really does balance beautifully) but on the other hand I've dropped it a few times now and have shrugged and picked it back up rather than having a near heart-attack and worrying I broke it.
On my S2 and soon my X... I'll be using an otter box or something like that, with a holster. I work in construction and my phone is hooked on my pocket or tool belt all day. It's saved my s2 from drops up to 8feet.... With out something extremely protective I'd be screwed. But that's my needs.
Everyone's use and needs vary... No one can say you need a case or not.
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NEED a case? No, but I would really hate to scratch/ding my beautiful new phone! Truth be told, I have been quite anti-case over the years, but the MotoX is now the first phone I've ever put a case on. I have the SUPCASE Unicorn Beetle case, and I really like it. Pretty thin & low-profile, doesn't add a lot of bulk at all. Not gonna withstand getting run over by a Mack truck or anything, but enough to protect my edges from lil drops/falls.
I like the minimalistic cases. Anker makes one.. I like the sandy texture. There's also the bumper cases.
A simple rubber type case is my goto case for all my smart phones. One, it will absorb enough force from a fall to prevent the screen from cracking. Two, having a lip over the front helps protect the screen when setting the phone down on its face ( which is how the motox is designed to work with active notifications). Three, the lip from the case by the cameras on the back lens helps keep it free of finger prints and scratches letting your camera take better pictures. I also recommend and a screen protector, the glad protectors are nicest. My first smart phone with gorilla glad I did not use a screen protector because I believed the glass scratch proof. Well it is more like scratch resistance, after about 8 months the screen had slot of tiny micro scratches in it. Although not very noticeable from distance out did effect the take value significantly when I wanted to sell it.
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A simple rubber type case is my goto case for all my smart phones. One, it will absorb enough force from a fall to prevent the screen from cracking. Two, having a lip over the front helps protect the screen when setting the phone down on its face ( which is how the motox is designed to work with active notifications). Three, the lip from the case by the cameras on the back lens helps keep it free of finger prints and scratches letting your camera take better pictures. I also recommend and a screen protector, the glad protectors are nicest. My first smart phone with gorilla glad I did not use a screen protector because I believed the glass scratch proof. Well it is more like scratch resistance, after about 8 months the screen had slot of tiny micro scratches in it. Although not very noticeable from distance out did effect the take value significantly when I wanted to sell it.
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Exactly, a case like the diztronic tpu case is great. To add to that: Easy on/off so you can use it and clean it when you want, also protects against small drops so that the resale value stays intact. Highly recommended.
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I don't understand people who are so afraid of scratching something that they hide it forever.
It's just a phone. It fits better in the hand and pocket without a case. Yes, it may get scratched or dinged. It's not a Lexus. Big deal. It's a hunk of plastic. It's OK if it gets a little scratched or dinged.
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when setting the phone down on its face ( which is how the motox is designed to work with active notifications).
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I'd say it's the opposite, considering the fact that the phone uses the screen as the means of notification.
likeybikey said:
Everyone tells me I need to get a case if I get a smartphone.
I'm leaning toward getting the Moto X, but I really don't want to put it in a case. I feel like it will take away from the inherent ergonomics of the device, not to mention cover up my color choices if I go with a Motomaker phone.
Are you using a case with your Moto X? If not, how is it holding up? If so, did you find a case that doesn't detract from the phone's ability to fit so nicely in the hand?
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I put a bumper on it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507719&highlight=dbrand
jonnythan said:
I don't understand people who are so afraid of scratching something that they hide it forever.
It's just a phone. It fits better in the hand and pocket without a case. Yes, it may get scratched or dinged. It's not a Lexus. Big deal. It's a hunk of plastic. It's OK if it gets a little scratched or dinged.
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I'd say it's the opposite, considering the fact that the phone uses the screen as the means of notification.
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personally, i've found phones have resale value. the more pristine i can keep this device, the more it'll be worth. and to your point, people make the same argument about cars. its a car, it's going to get scratched, pitted, dinged, etc. yet people take extensive steps to prevent it.
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I don't understand people who are so afraid of scratching something that they hide it forever.
It's just a phone. It fits better in the hand and pocket without a case. Yes, it may get scratched or dinged. It's not a Lexus. Big deal. It's a hunk of plastic. It's OK if it gets a little scratched or dinged.
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For some people it is though. $500 is a lot of money to pretty much everybody. Scratching something, yes, but some people are really clumsy and they drop their phone a lot. A good case would save them the extra $200 to fix a broken screen.
I got the otter box commuter and is not all that bulky, considering its pretty good protection. No screen protector... Never feel a need for one. And it fit my S2 Seidio holster... With some minor heating and bending.
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shadowfist23 said:
I got an Otterbox Commuter case. It isn't as comfortable to hold (i miss that comfy little Motorola dimple in the back, it really does balance beautifully) but on the other hand I've dropped it a few times now and have shrugged and picked it back up rather than having a near heart-attack and worrying I broke it.
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I've had an iPhone 4 in an Otterbox Commuter for most of the past 3 years. It's saved it from a few drops onto tile floors, and if I were to peel it off and clean it with a microfiber cloth a little bit in the areas that aren't covered by the case, it'd still look like new. Since there's an equivalent case for the Moto X available, I'm inclined to stick with what's worked for me.
Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who replied to this thread. I take pretty good care of my things, but it seems like if I can find a case that doesn't offend my aesthetic sensibilities and ruin the ergonomics of the phone, it's probably a good idea to use one.
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I don't understand people who are so afraid of scratching something that they hide it forever.
It's just a phone. It fits better in the hand and pocket without a case. Yes, it may get scratched or dinged. It's not a Lexus. Big deal. It's a hunk of plastic. It's OK if it gets a little scratched or dinged.
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I'd say it's the opposite, considering the fact that the phone uses the screen as the means of notification.
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My thoughts almost to a T, but being a swappa user, there is validity to the resale value. I hate cases but the scratches and nicks make me consider a low profile case.
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I simply refuse to put a case on this gorgeous device. Plus with all the backs available for cheap, why even bother.
As for the front, I plan to go naked. I am gonna use this sucker to the ground. Love my X!
Hey all. I'd be interested in hearing how many of you don't use a screen protector, and if so, are you seeing any damage to the screen? After watching this video (warning: cringe-inducing) I reconsidered my policy of always putting a screen protector on my mobile devices http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlFS-hQK50I
I've always put on a Zagg InvisibleShield on my devices. This time, I was searching for alternatives because I was tired of the wet install, dirt/lint causing the film to start peeling after about a year, and then having to reinstall with a warranty replacement. I just discovered tempered glass protectors, like Ghost Glass from Mime USA. But, I originally chose an InvisibleShield because I don't like putting my device in a case, and with film I can just carry it around in my pocket without worrying about scratching. The video I linked seems to indicate that this phone can take a lot more abuse then I originally thought.
So, who doesn't use a screen protector? If you don't, are you getting any scratches on the screen? Would you mind posting pics of your screen to show what, if any, damage is happening to your screen? Any feedback would be appreciated, thanks.
YabosMcGee said:
Hey all. I'd be interested in hearing how many of you don't use a screen protector, and if so, are you seeing any damage to the screen? After watching this video (warning: cringe-inducing) I reconsidered my policy of always putting a screen protector on my mobile devices http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlFS-hQK50I
I've always put on a Zagg InvisibleShield on my devices. This time, I was searching for alternatives because I was tired of the wet install, dirt/lint causing the film to start peeling after about a year, and then having to reinstall with a warranty replacement. I just discovered tempered glass protectors, like Ghost Glass from Mime USA. But, I originally chose an InvisibleShield because I don't like putting my device in a case, and with film I can just carry it around in my pocket without worrying about scratching. The video I linked seems to indicate that this phone can take a lot more abuse then I originally thought.
So, who doesn't use a screen protector? If you don't, are you getting any scratches on the screen? Would you mind posting pics of your screen to show what, if any, damage is happening to your screen? Any feedback would be appreciated, thanks.
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I've used cases on previous phones, but not on my X. I've never used a screen protector. I think anything that would cause major damage is going to go right through a screen protector. The typical micro scratches you get from setting the phone down or floating around in your pocket are really not visible with the screen on. Even with the screen off you really have to look for them. I think most screen protectors really dull the display. Maybe they've gotten better recently.
If i posted pictures of my screen you wouldn't even be able to see the scratches. There are some there, but you only see them in the right light at the right angle.
I hate cases, it ruins everything. Why buy a "designed" phone and then put it in a case *cough iphone users cough*?
At work I put it in a sleeve mainly because there are lots of dirt, screws, bolts etc in the same pocket.
When I'm not working it's totally nude and every phone I owned was treated the same.
I never sell my phones either but I'v heard that it's quite popular to do so.
I do construction ...if not for my otterbox defender my phone wouldn't last a week....unless I left it in my car.
I sometimes let it out for fresh air on the weekends.
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mavericktc said:
I hate cases, it ruins everything. Why buy a "designed" phone and then put it in a case *cough iphone users cough*?
At work I put it in a sleeve mainly because there are lots of dirt, screws, bolts etc in the same pocket.
When I'm not working it's totally nude and every phone I owned was treated the same.
I never sell my phones either but I'v heard that it's quite popular to do so.
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Exactly my thoughts as well. I hate the bulk of a case. But, I have always gotten a Zagg InvisibleShield for my devices, usually with full coverage. I like just keeping it in my pocket without the bulk of a case.
Have you gotten any scratches on your screen yet (for the Moto X or any other smartphone)?
kj2112 said:
I do construction ...if not for my otterbox defender my phone wouldn't last a week....unless I left it in my car.
I sometimes let it out for fresh air on the weekends.
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Yes...going naked while doing construction is probably not a good idea. Too many chances of accidents with a hammer.
I go naked a lot but when I get my note 3 later this week probably gonna get a case for it. Looking at getting an otter box commuter case.
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No screen protector. But I do use a hybrid case. I went on a stint of not protecting my phone with a case. An accidental drop from my car and phone was broke, had to replace the glass. A case would have saved it since it dropped directly on a corner.
I do agree with the idea of no case though. Phones look slick with no case!
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YabosMcGee said:
Exactly my thoughts as well. I hate the bulk of a case. But, I have always gotten a Zagg InvisibleShield for my devices, usually with full coverage. I like just keeping it in my pocket without the bulk of a case.
Have you gotten any scratches on your screen yet (for the Moto X or any other smartphone)?
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I cracked my screen on the razr maxx after the 10th I dropped it while driving. It worked perfectly though until I had a severe crash on my motorbike. Had it in my front pocked and it looked like a banana afterwards. My defy had some light scratches on the screen + a big one but that was after a lot of abuse (and going naked while at work).
No screen protector or case here either. I just make sure it's the only thing in that particular pocket. This seems to be a pretty durable device.
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i go naked in my house )
ot:i like the moto x bamboo and i think if u have something beautiful why u must hide it with cover and cases..?
No screen protector, I tried several but didn't like the feel. I do use a case though and treat phone somewhat carefully. No scratches yet
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I used a screen protector on my Moto X along with the bumper case with the clear back.
I barely notice it and have experienced enough scratches on other devices to have it go around naked.
I've had unprotected phones with the color rubbed off because of them going in an out of my pocket (that was a really long time ago )
I paid for it and want to keep it in as good shape as I can for as long as I can.
-Simon
Naked all the way. Not a big fan of cases. As some of the people said already, why cover something good looking. The htc evo 4g with extended battery (3500 mah) turned me off from putting any cases on any cellphone ever. That phone traumatized me. I am still scared to leave 4g on or gps or to increase brightness. That phone wouldn't last me more than 4 hours. I had to turn off almost everything.
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No case, no screen protector, no damage since I got mine in October.
I'll also add that while i don't put a case on my x, it's primarily because of the shape and design. I can't see that translating through a case well.
my prior phone was a samsung infuse which had a very hard plastic-y back and easy to lose the grip. it was also very thin. It was actually awkward to handle without a case. Even with the case it got chipped up pretty well. Perhaps samsung has improved but the finish on that phone flaked off if you looked at it wrong.
A matte antiglare screen protector is a must have in humid climates. Your thumbs glide smoothly on the screen no matter what conditions, and once you've experienced the joy of it, you won't be able to go back to sticky screens no matter the small penalty in screen clarity. With that said I'm very happy with the one I got from tech armor thru Amazon. Oh yeah, no case.
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Smudges make me twitch
Welp, just couldn't do it. I really really wanted to go naked with the Moto X, but I found myself obsessively cleaning the screen from the immediate smudges it left behind. I ended up ordering a Mime USA Ghost Glass tempered glass screen protector (that's a mouthful) http://mimeusa.com/product/moto-x-ghost-glass-screen-protector/ I didn't even know tempered glass protectors existed. It's on the way, and if anyone is interested, I can post back on my thoughts. But, you can find a review here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kwv5S-z_2Sg
The ebony back was also getting all "fingerprinted-up", which was, again, causing me to obsessively clean the back (I probably need therapy, or medication). So, after much analysis paralysis (damn you, internet), I ordered a Power Support Air Jacket Clear (not Grip) directly from Power Support http://www.powersupportintl.com/Air-Jacket-Clear-for-Moto-X-p/mmtx-71.htm I've found very few remarks about the Clear, as opposed to the Grip, online. However, what I have found, sounds promising. It seems the Air Jacket Clear isn't as "plasticky" as the Incase Snap Case, and doesn't smudge (there's that word again) as badly.
Both are still on their way. If anyone is interested in feedback, I'm going to most likely give it anyways
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Welp, just couldn't do it. I really really wanted to go naked with the Moto X, but I found myself obsessively cleaning the screen from the immediate smudges it left behind...
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I find my pocket keeps the screen free of smudges with no protector on it. I have two Moto Xs, one with the smooth black back and one with the black weaved pattern on the back. The weaved pattern hides fingerprints, the smooth does not hide them well.
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mavericktc said:
I hate cases, it ruins everything. Why buy a "designed" phone and then put it in a case *cough iphone users cough*?
At work I put it in a sleeve mainly because there are lots of dirt, screws, bolts etc in the same pocket.
When I'm not working it's totally nude and every phone I owned was treated the same.
I never sell my phones either but I'v heard that it's quite popular to do so.
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My thoughts exactly. I've tried cases and screen protectors in the past but, the cases make the phone look like sh*% and the screen protectors I feel aren't that responsive for touches. Been bare back for years now (Moto X, Atrix HD, LG Thrill 4G, Backflip, Samsung sumething?) and never had a scratch until now... :angel: not counting the LG Thrill's shattered screen from, falling down the stairs, in the shower, twice, after I told it to shut up...ok I threw it
Had my X and Atrix screen to screen in the same pocket and looks like some dirt from the yard got between them and scratched the screen on the Moto X :crying: Barely noticeable, but it's there and I know it. It's ok, just gonna sell it to get a Dev Ed or the 32gig Blk/Ebony/Metalic Orange :highfive: Still will not use protectors tho.
I have the flexible glass screen protector from verizon on my 64g ballistic nylon with no case. Today while getting out of my car (a lowered vw golf) my phone fell off my lap on the the ground probably like only 2 feet from lap to the driveway. Screen completely shattered..... i thought gorilla glass 3 was supposed to be strong? Anyone else crack their screen yet? I know i get one free replacement but still i don't feel like the screen should have cracked this easily.
It's all about the angle in my experience. I've dropped phones and thought they were broke for sure only to see no damage and another time no biggie and I had a broken screen. Usually hits a corner just right. Sorry for your loss. On the a new one..
Its glass. Drop it at the right angle and it breaks.
Am i the only one who has cracked mine though? Has any one else dropped theirs yet? Crack or no crack upon dropping? just curious
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Am i the only one who has cracked mine though? Has any one else dropped theirs yet? Crack or no crack upon dropping? just curious
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I slapped it out of my hand with my other hand today. I was at school on a carpeted floor. No damage at all. Sounded like a brick hitting the ground.
Gorilla glass is not shatter proof. It's scratch proof
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Am i the only one who has cracked mine though? Has any one else dropped theirs yet? Crack or no crack upon dropping? just curious
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My floors have ceramic tile flooring and I've dropped my old phone and my Turbo a few times on them. Face down too. No damage at all occured yet except maybe a scratch in the sides or backing. Screen is perfect though. Dunno what to tell you, sucks that it happened though.
Its a matter of luck. And as far as I can tell we are all pretty lucky to have a free replacement.
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You aren't alone. I broke mine drunkenly Friday night, the night after release. Took it into the store Saturday night and got a replacement in the mail on Tuesday. The one time replacement is nice, but had to use it in less than 48 hours. They said I was the first one and they hadn't actually been trained on it yet. So they learned that night lol
It's a huge slab of ultra thin glass, drop it and it will break. It is scratch resistant (gorilla glass) but not shatter-proof, and screen protectors do basically nothing to protect from drops. A fall onto concrete is more likely to break it as well due to variations and protrusions on the surface. If you place our phone face down on a perfectly flat surface you'll notice that the top edge of the phone curves ever so slightly up from the screen, this helps protect it from drops on a flat surface because the force is distributed to those corners instead of directly to the glass. Concrete will usually have sharp protrusions or pebbles or rocks that cause the force to be localized in spots in direct contact with the glass, causing the cracks.
At least you get a free one-time screen replacement (one of the things I like about our phone and is awesome of Moto to do it)
Yup. 3 days in and it fell off the couch and into the hardwood floor. Cracked. Slightly irritated because my Maxx made this same fall a million times. I did not have a case on the turbo. Replacement phone is on the way along with lifeproof case
My screen was scratched within the first few weeks. As thin as a strand of hair, yet extremely infuriating nonetheless. So much for Gorilla Glass.
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I guess I am the only who doesn't drop their phone regularly.... I haven't ever scratched or broken a screen and I have had smartphones since the original Droid and I never use a case or screen protector.
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My screen was scratched within the first few weeks. As thin as a strand of hair, yet extremely infuriating nonetheless. So much for Gorilla Glass.
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I'm sure you know this but there are many common things harder then gorilla glass. Sand is by far the worse corporate in everyday use.
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Am i the only one who has cracked mine though? Has any one else dropped theirs yet? Crack or no crack upon dropping? just curious
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You beat me - I had mine a week. Dropped on a hard floor at work on Friday less than 1 week after I got it. After a few expletives, I phoned Verizon - had to tell them about the one time replacement, but she happily checked into it and I had my new phone on Monday (they say we get a like new refurb - I wonder if I got yours!
I dropped mine from a few feet. The next day it started power cycling over and over, probably 2 hours into this the phone was so hot I couldn't touch it. After that the screen quit working, still seems to function though, 16 days into having this phone so I just missed the hassle free trade in from verizon. Looks like I get to play the waiting game on Motorola, and oh yeah that department is only open Mon-Thurs.
It's all about the angle of the drop. Mythbusters tested it; see: Prince Ruperts Drop. You can drop the glass and it's completely fine, but when you introduce a large force over a small area(say dropping the phone on the corner or in this case cutting the tail end), it shatters. Otterbox commuter cases have saved my previous phone time and time again(At least 10-15 drops) because it absorbs the impact so much less force is transferred to the glass.
http://www.cnet.com/news/mythbusters-vs-gorilla-glass-see-adam-and-jamie-have-a-smashing-time/
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I have the flexible glass screen protector from verizon on my 64g ballistic nylon with no case. Today while getting out of my car (a lowered vw golf) my phone fell off my lap on the the ground probably like only 2 feet from lap to the driveway. Screen completely shattered..... i thought gorilla glass 3 was supposed to be strong? Anyone else crack their screen yet? I know i get one free replacement but still i don't feel like the screen should have cracked this easily.
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the glass screen protector and the actual screen broke?
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(they say we get a like new refurb - I wonder if I got yours!
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I had to return my first one on the first day. Not because of broken glass but the frame around the grass had a spur on it that cut my hand every time I tried to use the volume keys. I went directly to a store to get it replaced. They tried to tell me I had to do it over the phone and have a refurbished unit sent to me. I argued with them and said, I have only had the phone for one day and I paid full price for the phone. There is no way you are going to give me someones phone that they returned. I paid for a new phone and that's what I am going to get and for the price I paid, it better be without any scratches out of the box.
But the phone just coming out, they shouldn't have a lot of refurbished phones, so odds are I would have gotten a new unit. I just didn't want to wait for it to ship to me.
I shattered my first Droid. Was racing my 12 year old grandson and it flew out of my pocket and hit the road. Still have it with a cracked screen. It's my trophy for winning the race when he said I was too old and slow.
To be fair, the newer tempered glass screen protectors protect EXTREMELY well from drops. I work for Best Buy in a large city. I sell anywhere from 15-30 phones a day (and see hundreds of them) and have only actually seen one phone shattered through a Zagg Glass (out of at least a thousand examples) and the one that broke was dropped from a 2nd store balcony.
I've been very interested in a Nexus 5 32GB or Moto X 2nd Gen 32GB.
My first choice is the Nexus 5 32GB but it seems quite difficult to locate a US GSM version in new condition and within a reasonable price range.
While reviewing the Moto X 2 there is an alarming of reviews stating that the screen crackers very easily.
I would like to know what others have experienced while dropping their phone.
Did your screen crack? Did you have a case or screen protector?
Just get a thin case or halo and you'll be fine. The glass goes to the edge of the device so you so need a cushion there. I have the Naked Tough Case and my X has taken some falls with no issues. I also don't have a screen protector on and have zero scratches after a couple of months of use.
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xKroniK13x said:
Just get a thin case or halo and you'll be fine. The glass goes to the edge of the device so you so need a cushion there. I have the Naked Tough Case and my X has taken some falls with no issues. I also don't have a screen protector on and have zero scratches after a couple of months of use.
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There is already a case and screen protector in my shopping cart. A large amount of reviews stated that the screen was really fragile but close to none mentioned if they had a case on the device or not. To me: not having a case is you get what you get.
But none the less without having accurate information negative reviews can be concerning for such an expensive buy. Thank you for your input; hope to hear from others too.
I don't use a case. The other day I dropped mine out of my shirt pocket about 3-4 feet onto a tile floor. I didn't even get a scratch.
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I dropped mine two times (no bumber or anything), both times it fell out of my jeans pocket. It got some scratches on the edges but absolutely nothing on the screen. I bought a bumper from Case Mate about a month ago (it was really cheap on Motorola brazilian webstore) just as a fail safe, because I'm usually very careful with the phone, the problem is when I have a few beers
My phone had a MAJOR fall AND bounce and my phone didn't have a scratch on it. No case, no screen protector.
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My phone had a MAJOR fall AND bounce and my phone didn't have a scratch on it. No case, no screen protector.
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Great, thanks all for your feedback. I just wanted some opinions outside of the reviews.
If you drop it, it will break at some point. However, the screen is built better than others. You just need a very thin screen protector for the sides and it won't break. Mine fell on solid concrete face down, no scratches.
had my phone for about a month, had a case on the entire time, dropped it numerious times no proble. Decide to take the case off just because I missed the look of the phone, 2 hours later I dopped it facedown on concrete from about 3 feet, I was on a park bench, completely shttered the screen. I bought moto care so everything was fine.
I've dropped mine on a concrete floor from about 1.5m high, no case, screen shattered - phone is now officially worthless.
It was just too beautiful a device to be hidden away in a case!
Now it'll be hidden away in some drawer until screens for it become cheap, because I'm not going to pay 200 bucks for the repair, for a phone that would be worth 200 bucks if it weren't damaged. So yeah, after all, the experience with my Moto X was quite a fail. Nice phone and all, but the way how the display is glued to the front glass is just a major construction flaw, because it makes it impossible to easily repair the glass (although there are spare parts being offered for about 10-15 bucks out there).
Mixed for us. First off, we bought insurance on both of our phones.
My wife dropped hers twice and it shattered.
I have dropped mine countless times. Some of those times I picked it up and I was shocked that it wasn't broken. It really depends if it lands on the corners of the glass side.
Any smartphone I have ever had that i dropped without a case, the screen has shattered. That's why I have a case.