I want to protect the screen from cracking on an accidental fall and I've had numerous recommendations all different from one another. I've done some research but again I've found conflicting results.
I've heard/read that a hard case is the best bet to protect the screen from breaking on a fall (seems logical), but also (logically) it will increase the thickness and width of the phone. I want to avoid that as best I can as the phone is huge already for me.
I've heard/read that a tempered glass screen protector will offer some form of protection against cracks and breaks of the glass if the phone does fall. Of course not as much as a solid hard case, but better than no cover. I've been told by one person that it will give the phone screen about 50% more strength, someone told me that it will double the strength of the screen, another told me it will do nothing.
I also read stories of having your phone 'treated' (I dont know what that means and I cant find any more info about this) whereby the glass has its strength increased to avoid breaks and cracks.
What is my best option to keep the phone slim and give the glass some kind of protection, without the use of a case? Does anyone have any kind of advice to offer?
A tempered glass protector will help some. Its hard to say how much though. It cant be quantified because screen breaks arent always from direct contact between screen and surface. Best protection would be protector AND case.
I'm getting a ringke slim case in crystal. Its pretty much the thinnest hard case. Maybe it will be slim enough for you.
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A tempered glass protector will help some. Its hard to say how much though. It cant be quantified because screen breaks arent always from direct contact between screen and surface. Best protection would be protector AND case.
I'm getting a ringke slim case in crystal. Its pretty much the thinnest hard case. Maybe it will be slim enough for you.
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Thanks for the reply; I'll look into the case you mentioned, thank you!
Yes, I thought the tempered glass protector would help but assumed it wouldn't help much/be measurable due to the different ways a phone could break.
Buy a tempered glass screen protector, i bough the one from Yootech on amazon.
Like what others have said, a tempered glass protector is what you're looking for. They're much better than plastic screen protectors.
Tempered offers better protection, feels better in the hand. The only con is that it may not cover all the edges as tempered glass is flat whereas plastic screen protectors can be curved.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/accessories/tempered-glass-screen-protectors-t2922645 is a thread where you can read up on whats available.
Some of the big names are: Jelly Comb, Ghostek, and some others.
I'm not sure how protective a "skin" is but it could be somewhat handy, the big names would be dbrand and slickwraps.
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I'm not sure how protective a "skin" is but it could be somewhat handy, the big names would be dbrand and slickwraps.
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I think the dbrand seem a bit thicker. It saved my nexus 5 from a few scratches on a pavement drop. The slick will too, but perhaps not as much. Anything more than a scratch though, it's not rally going to do anything.
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I think the dbrand seem a bit thicker. It saved my nexus 5 from a few scratches on a pavement drop. The slick will too, but perhaps not as much. Anything more than a scratch though, it's not rally going to do anything.
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My first dbrand was for the nexus 4. The nexus 4 had a glass back and I was annoyed during winter time, the back of the phone was super cold because of the glass.
I purchased a skin for the n6 for the back to prevent fingerprints. I think a awesome setup would be. Tempered glass, dbrand, slickwraps side skins.
Wish dbrand offered skins for the sides. But yeah dbrand should protect minor accidents like scratches
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My first dbrand was for the nexus 4. The nexus 4 had a glass back and I was annoyed during winter time, the back of the phone was super cold because of the glass.
I purchased a skin for the n6 for the back to prevent fingerprints. I think a awesome setup would be. Tempered glass, dbrand, slickwraps side skins.
Wish dbrand offered skins for the sides. But yeah dbrand should protect minor accidents like scratches
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I haven't got a glass yet and im holding off as I like the feel of the 6 naked. I've ordered a Ringke slim in Crystal which should arrive today or tomorrow... and a carbon fibre back and sides from slickwraps. Not sure if I will like the case but it was cheap so its no loss...
I use a Unicorn Beetle case on my phone. A little bit big but you'll get used to it soon. I've dropped it about 4 times and it should have cracked about 3 times. But not a crack
Well the Slim case arrived. Actually the videos and photos dont actually do justice to how slim it is. Its really slim. BUT, it does creak a little and it scratches even using a lint cloth, which of course you need to use because if you get anything stuck between the phone and the case, you can see it a mile off.
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Well the Slim case arrived. Actually the videos and photos dont actually do justice to how slim it is. Its really slim. BUT, it does creak a little and it scratches even using a lint cloth, which of course you need to use because if you get anything stuck between the phone and the case, you can see it a mile off.
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Yep same here when I got mines. The top left creaked a bit. It's a pain in order to remove the case. I personally don't really like their slim case, the Galaxy Nexus slim case was perfect though. I go for the Ringke fusion.
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Yep same here when I got mines. The top left creaked a bit. It's a pain in order to remove the case. I personally don't really like their slim case, the Galaxy Nexus slim case was perfect though. I go for the Ringke fusion.
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I dont like any cases at all. I'm a naturist when it comes to phones, but it was £6 from Amazon so I thought "why not". It is hard to remove, but I was prepared for that after watching the video reviews in the accessories forum.
I can't say I'll keep it on, but I'll see how long I can last
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I dont like any cases at all. I'm a naturist when it comes to phones, but it was £6 from Amazon so I thought "why not". It is hard to remove, but I was prepared for that after watching the video reviews in the accessories forum.
I can't say I'll keep it on, but I'll see how long I can last
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I felt like I was going to break the phone with how tough it was. I eventually got it off but made my thumb get injured slightly. Not fun. I do love the fusion though. So beautiful
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I felt like I was going to break the phone with how tough it was. I eventually got it off but made my thumb get injured slightly. Not fun. I do love the fusion though. So beautiful
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Yeah very nice. I'd prefer clear all round to show off skin sides. ..and a bit big for me.
Ive never been one for cases but I did runrun an urban armor gear on my s3 for a few weeks. Was massive and looked like a portable toilet haha
Thank you to all for your clarification and suggestions in this thread; I hope that others with similar questions will find this a good source as I have for a quick, simple set of answers.
At this stage I'll likely end up with a temp glass cover for one phone and a flip case for the other (partner's phone, as they've recently decided they want).
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Yeah very nice. I'd prefer clear all round to show off skin sides. ..and a bit big for me.
Ive never been one for cases but I did runrun an urban armor gear on my s3 for a few weeks. Was massive and looked like a portable toilet haha
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I would have done that too, I have a Crystal but the carbon fiber looked weird with the blue sides so I had a smoke black to hide the trim piece.
Related
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-10-skin
I find these to be very well made and great on all my devices.
Why would you want to cover the N10 with this? The rubberized texture of the N10 was made to be used "naked'
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Why would you want to cover the N10 with this? The rubberized texture of the N10 was made to be used "naked'
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To protect the screen...
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To protect the screen...
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Aaahh i thought you were going to get the full body one
I have the full body protector for my phone and I've installed many of these type of protectors but I have to say, installing on a device this big was very difficult. A week later and I still have bubbles! Anyone have toys on how to put these on better?
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To protect the screen...
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gorilla glass 2 baby! no need for plastic protectors!
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Why would you want to cover the N10 with this? The rubberized texture of the N10 was made to be used "naked'
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I bought a XOskin screen protector and also their carbon fiber back protector. Used the N10 with the protective film for several days but then removed it. I was thinking about returning the carbon fiber skin beccause it's too smooth compared to the rubberized back of the N10.
After just a few days of usage, what little tackiness the rubberized had is gone and it's fairly slick. I'm not about to clean it with whatever every few days to bring back what little grip it provided. I may slap the carbon fiber skin on after all.
Uh.. I have a hairline scratch in the corner and i still had the factory cover on and babied it. Gorilla glass doesn't protect worth crap.
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Uh.. I have a hairline scratch in the corner and i still had the factory cover on and babied it. Gorilla glass doesn't protect worth crap.
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Your the best ad for using a screen protector yet!
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gorilla glass 2 baby! no need for plastic protectors!
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I decided to raw dog it, too, and see what happens. I've put protectors on every portable device I've had since...well, almost ever. But, when I got a replacement Galaxy Nexus in July, I never got around to putting a protector on the screen. Despite being some off-brand "fortified glass", it's totally unscratched. I take some care to avoid scratching it (nothing else goes in the phone pocket) but I don't carry it in a any kind of case or pouch. Since my Nexus 10 will be treated even more gently (i.e. not living in my pockets), it should be fine without a protector.
If I'm wrong, I'll put a protector on my OLED retina tablet in a couple years.
I've also been using my Galaxy Nexus with "fortified glass" (tempered, but not Corning Gorilla Glass) since the device was released (a year?) with only the 2 part Incipio case that Verizon Wireless sells for it (silicone liner, hard shell around it) - glass completely unprotected. I put the phone in my pocket (pants, shirt, jacket, etc.) every day, use the phone a LOT, have taken it to the beach (generally throw it in a ziplock bag), put it in my backpack, etc, etc. Not single visible scratch on it -- and I'm a stickler for this, as little flaws somehow always manage to grab my attention more than they deserve. Not saying that it's bulletproof by any means - but with reasonable care, my phone with bare glass still looks brand new. The N10 has Gorilla Glass 2 -- again, not impervious, but should hold up quite well to normal wear and tear. I enjoy the bare glass SO much more than the slightly rubbery feel and drag of a protector that it's worth a bit of extra care for me so I can get away with a bare screen.
I have the full body protection. Was a bear to get on, took 2 hours of my time to get all the pieces on and it did not go smoothly. I used to think I was pretty pro at putting wet application protectors on but this is a HUGE device and getting big vinyl film pieces wet and then onto the device without parts folding over and sticking to itself, etc was a night mare. I even messed up the front protector. Loads of bubbles everywhere after over a week. Not BSE's fault at all but I told them of my situation at the same time that I noted my N4 protectors did not have a proximity sensor cut out and they sent me a new full body kit for the n10 for free with my n4 screen protectors. Great customer service!
Can someone who has the full body protector, installed, post some pictures? I would love to see what a device looks like properly installed! I saw the video for XO and they aren't nearly as hard because, well, they aren't really full body protectors. They have one piece that protects the clam shell for the most part in the back but that is it. All corners and sides are completely exposed. Maybe this is good, as there's that nasty edge seem feel from the little individual pieces, but still. If I can't master the full body kit installation this, I'll just rock it with the front screen protector from BSE and order a dry carbon skins back cover from XO. Those dry carbon things are really really easy to install... you can even peel them off and re apply them on another device and it will stay. Loved that type of protector on my Galaxy Nexus. They are not as poor feeling on seams either.
Nevertheless... can someone please post pictures?
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I have the full body protection. Was a bear to get on, took 2 hours of my time to get all the pieces on and it did not go smoothly. I used to think I was pretty pro at putting wet application protectors on but this is a HUGE device and getting big vinyl film pieces wet and then onto the device without parts folding over and sticking to itself, etc was a night mare. I even messed up the front protector. Loads of bubbles everywhere after over a week. Not BSE's fault at all but I told them of my situation at the same time that I noted my N4 protectors did not have a proximity sensor cut out and they sent me a new full body kit for the n10 for free with my n4 screen protectors. Great customer service!
Can someone who has the full body protector, installed, post some pictures? I would love to see what a device looks like properly installed! I saw the video for XO and they aren't nearly as hard because, well, they aren't really full body protectors. They have one piece that protects the clam shell for the most part in the back but that is it. All corners and sides are completely exposed. Maybe this is good, as there's that nasty edge seem feel from the little individual pieces, but still. If I can't master the full body kit installation this, I'll just rock it with the front screen protector from BSE and order a dry carbon skins back cover from XO. Those dry carbon things are really really easy to install... you can even peel them off and re apply them on another device and it will stay. Loved that type of protector on my Galaxy Nexus. They are not as poor feeling on seams either.
Nevertheless... can someone please post pictures?
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I just installed mine today. Was a breeze. I love bse. Pm me to remind me to post pics of mine installed. I'm out of town until friday, so ill try remember to post them then if no one pm's me.
well,
got my SGN2 today and now i need a good protector
also seen several cracked glasses so far so i'm also looking into glass protectors
so far i have a simple cheap as hell ebay dry screen protector but i want some thing better
i never used wet protectors before but thats also an option
iakovl said:
well,
got my SGN2 today and now i need a good protector
also seen several cracked glasses so far so i'm also looking into glass protectors
so far i have a simple cheap as hell ebay dry screen protector but i want some thing better
i never used wet protectors before but thats also an option
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i'm not a materials expert but i think screen protectors will only prevent scratches, not cracks. ( i think someone explained the difference between hardness and toughness in a different thread)
anyway, the forum favorites are spigen, and a new one called just like glass. search for em, plenty of threads talk about them.
if you want crack protection, what you're hunting for is a good case...and considering your history, i'd say go for the otterbox defender.
seen the threads on them... right now the JLG looks good
my main problem is what type to buy, not the brand (also an issue but lesser one)
DRY vs WET vs GLASS, thats the issue
as for cracks... never killed a screen (S1, S2 , Note1...) but i see people who does and also as i see it the new gorilla 2 glass is... well... not that good
Mode of installation doesn't really tell you much about the screen protector.
Zagg/bse/ghost armor/etc are all wet install, just like jlg but they are completely different categories of screen protector.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
Go with JLG. No problem with the spen and it dont feel like rubber on your finger. The only thing is the rainbow effect but it just happen for me with the screen off.
Realook is the best. http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-Sam...046765?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7bea296d
Again, everyone's opinion varies.
The best surface is glass; if you want to glide your fingertips on a oem like silky smooth surface. Glass also has endurance, unlike polymers, one glass protector can last the life of your phone; and yet remain virtually undetectable.
I am using xgear, the voyager 2 to cover my gnote..and I must say...it has garnered blatantly covetous stares along with many serendipitous glances. It's as though I'm running round in my birthday suit.
I'll never skin my baby with plastic. ....I'd rather go..naked!
Ok..ok..enough phone perv..spigen has apparently also finally decided to show some note 2 love......
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vizographic said:
The best surface is glass; if you want to glide your fingertips on a oem like silky smooth surface. Glass also has endurance, unlike polymers, one glass protector can last the life of your phone; and yet remain virtually undetectable.
I am using xgear, the voyager 2 to cover my gnote..and I must say...it has garnered blatantly covetous stares along with many serendipitous glances. It's as though I'm running round in my birthday suit.
I'll never skin my baby with plastic. ....I'd rather go..naked!
Ok..ok..enough phone perv..spigen has apparently also finally decided to show some note 2 love......
Which case are you using with the glass protector?
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All you need is a case, in my humble but accurate opinion glass protectors are useless. It's like putting a black bra on a White Ferrari.
Wouldn't the bra protect you car?
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Wouldn't the bra protect you car?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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Not really the best of analogies, but yeah, for most of the stuff the "Ferrari" would go through, the "bra" would protect it and I'd rather have the bra be damaged and replaced later. Unless it's a collision, in which case of course, no amount of bras will protect the car.
Of course we all would prefer them without the bra, but most times, the bra is necessary to keep them in prestine shape, especially in the long run, so whenever the bra is taken off, they will still looks nice and perfect.
+1 for JLG!! been wonderful for me, & great DEV!! Just do a search!
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I've just been using an oem flip cover. Not much protection away from carpeted floors or a coat pocket am afraid. I'm considering some real world protection myself.
The glass sits just to the inside of the phones metal band. It adds .4mm and the glass edge is beveled.
To see if a particular case might fit, take a look at the Xgear site. They show a couple of cases they sell for the S3 that might help provide some guidance with chosing a compatible case for the N2 fitted with a glass protector. Wish I had more for you, but the bleeding edge can't be all fun and game.....
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This is the only screen protector brand I would get for my phones.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...note-2-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html
I personally think all these screen protectors either wet or dry are supplied by probably a dozen major manufacturers in Asia so the difference in most of them are packaging/marketing. I like dry installs, they are straightforward with less chance of screwup plus the fact you'd be exposing your $700 device with water and soap?
Something like this Korean PET based dry install, same as posted in this thread at 3x less, it's what I have for the gn2 and n7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-X-HD-Ultr...614247?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257610fae7
If you want absolute full screen protection, but don't care about using your s pen then go spigen or zagg. If you want absolute clarity, solid protection and a smooth surface that will not get marked up by your s pen, but does not cover every square mm of your screen, then get JLG. If you just want cheapo then you got the wrong phone
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If you want absolute full screen protection, but don't care about using your s pen then go spigen or zagg. If you want absolute clarity, solid protection and a smooth surface that will not get marked up by your s pen, but does not cover every square mm of your screen, then get JLG. If you just want cheapo then you got the wrong phone
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Uh what? I think you mean something like Invisishield. Spigen works just fine without any scratches from the SPen
Scribbled with the Note II
I use the cheap xtreme guard protectors from eBay, 4 bucks shipped for front and rear and provides a little extra grip, wet application and the s pen works great with it.
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I would go with jlg so far is the best I have ever used easy to install feels like glass and clarity is awesome play they have great customer service
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Having bought my first note and seeing as it's a pretty looking thing I was dubious about getting a case, not only because it'd ruin the aesthetics of the device but it'd make it even bigger.
That being said I did find some which keep some of the aesthetics and provide some decent protection.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Galaxy-Note...F8&qid=1416905395&sr=8-1&keywords=note+4+case
£8.99 clear glass, anti dust case, my personal favourite, just hope it doesn't go nicotine yellow.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen-Gala...8&qid=1416905395&sr=8-2&keywords=note+4+case]
£7.99 Spigen air case, dimpled back, not the prettiest but it has the curves where the note 4 has them.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FoneM8®-Pro...&qid=1416905613&sr=8-2&keywords=note+4+screen
£1.29 Pack of five bog standard screen protectors, for some reason the p+p is £1.95p ?? Meaning you pay more to get it to you than you do to buy it? Strange people.
Anyway, this is all next day delivery so i'll pop a screen shot on to show what they're like.
What cases are you guys using? Should I have got something else?
I wonder if HunterF will be doing one for the Note 4, that'd be the one i'd want over all.
most of the time naked. no screen protector, sometimes i put on my s view cover, spigen neo hybrid or original samsung case. but no screen protector. For me this is not an iphone that easily scratched.
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most of the time naked. no screen protector, sometimes i put on my s view cover, spigen neo hybrid or original samsung case. but no screen protector. For me this is not an iphone that easily scratched.
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are you sure? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/note-4-screen-scratches-t2949146
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are you sure? http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/help/note-4-screen-scratches-t2949146
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Definitely. I have both and my ip6+ screen scratched from top but nothing
Happened to note4. Both devices are in seperate pockets with nothing else. Therefore what i say is definitely true in my case.
I wish I had the bold confidence of anyone that dares to go bare with this phone. I'm not taking any chances, I have a screen protector(just a cheap plastic one for now till they sort out the glass designs) and a Tech 21 case on it.
At the moment i'm awaiting my protection, I simply don't have the balls to go without, if I had to I could buy another one but I'd rather not.
Plus the case's i've picked look decent, obviously not as good as without but I'll bet it bounces better should I drop it.
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I wish I had the bold confidence of anyone that dares to go bare with this phone. I'm not taking any chances, I have a screen protector(just a cheap plastic one for now till they sort out the glass designs) and a Tech 21 case on it.
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For the love of god its only a phone that will be obsolete in a few years. A screen protector and heavy-duty case are overkill IMO.
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most of the time naked. no screen protector, sometimes i put on my s view cover, spigen neo hybrid or original samsung case. but no screen protector. For me this is not an iphone that easily scratched.
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The gold Neo Hybrid looks nice, might get one of them.
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For the love of god its only a phone that will be obsolete in a few years. A screen protector and heavy-duty case are overkill IMO.
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Yeah, its only an $800 phone that costs a lot to fix if you drop it & shatter the screen. How silly for anyone to want to protect their expensive items from wear and damage
Overkill or not, I think it's much wiser to get a nice-looking case & a screen protector than let your expensive phone get all dinged up and look like s**t, but to each their own I guess.
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For the love of god its only a phone that will be obsolete in a few years. A screen protector and heavy-duty case are overkill IMO.
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Not the most positive contribution to the thread but hey ho, it's your opinion. I guess you don't like cases or screen protectors then
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Yeah, its only an $800 phone that costs a lot to fix if you drop it & shatter the screen. How silly for anyone to want to protect their expensive items from wear and damage
Overkill or not, I think it's much wiser to get a nice-looking case & a screen protector than let your expensive phone get all dinged up and look like s**t, but to each their own I guess.
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If he's got money to blow then fair enough, sure I could buy another too but I'd prefer not to throw money away either.
I found with the Ringke Slim case I got scratches on the aluminium edges. Not sure if it was the phone or the case. I am now considering getting a new case but am not sure.
The neo hybrid scratched my bezel a little but, due to it being slightly loose on the edges, I have a ice Uag fits tight as hell, which you would think removing an applying it would scratch the bezel but no, no new scratches since I got the Uag case regardless of how tight the case fits. And I mean TIGHT.
Also any tempered glass screen protector that fits this new screen, without the halo effect by some of the more known and expensive brands, fit like ass.
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Wow that's extremely nice. I like the the UAG cases also. But I don't have any right now. Using it with just a screen protector. I always seem to run caseless at some point with every phone I've had, typically using a case within the first 6 months or so. I seem to be going backwards with this one lol
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Yeah, its only an $800 phone that costs a lot to fix if you drop it & shatter the screen. How silly for anyone to want to protect their expensive items from wear and damage
Overkill or not, I think it's much wiser to get a nice-looking case & a screen protector than let your expensive phone get all dinged up and look like s**t, but to each their own I guess.
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Not the most positive contribution to the thread but hey ho, it's your opinion. I guess you don't like cases or screen protectors then
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I never said don't use a case. I just suggested heavy-duty is overkill. Not the most positive contribution to the thread but hey ho, it's your opinion
BTW the Thread read "Cases! Screen protectors! OR Naked!!"
I love the feel of the phone naked. But I am too scared to use it naked out of the house so naked at home fully clothed out in the streets.
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I love the feel of the phone naked. But I am too scared to use it naked out of the house so naked at home fully clothed out in the streets.
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That's how I live personal life as we'll [emoji3]
I installed a glass screen protector and no case.
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That's how I live personal life as we'll [emoji3]
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I hope thats how u live outside
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The neo hybrid scratched my bezel a little but, due to it being slightly loose on the edges, I have a ice Uag fits tight as hell, which you would think removing an applying it would scratch the bezel but no, no new scratches since I got the Uag case regardless of how tight the case fits. And I mean TIGHT.
Also any tempered glass screen protector that fits this new screen, without the halo effect by some of the more known and expensive brands, fit like ass.
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Wirll have to see how These go on, they all get delivered today, So will find out, thank s for the heads up.
Has anybody gotten the official nexus case with the cloth back? Would you mind uploading a couple pics and general impressions?
Thanks!
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My impression is that it's an amazing case. Fits great and the cloth backing is very unique. I love the feel of it. I can't use all the time because I'm in medical field and feel like it'll be a magnet for bacteria but otherwise I love the look and feel of it. Also I don't think it'll work good with tempered glass screen protectors because the lip around the screen feelz pretty tight.
Glad to hear it! Also, I'm a resident so we shall see how this case fares lol
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I like the case, but it does push on the glass screen protector. My screen protector placement was off by about 0.05mm towards the right, and that may be contributing towards the problem. Since I'm usually unlocking the phone with the fingerprint reader, I don't end up using those buttons much anyways.
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Sad, the $35 Adopted case seems to be the only available design forward case. I think all the cases on Amazon look like cheap plastic with a giant logo endorsing the cheap plastic. I'm a fan of a naked device, but acknowledge that's not always the safest for the device. Maybe in time, we will see a balance between price, function, and design from somebody. In the interim, the quartz Adopted case is in the running for me. I am also in healthcare, but tend to only handle my phone after I am washed up and keep the phone in a non-patient care area. With that said, the fabric on the back would be difficult to clean.
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I am really considering getting this case, and any pictures would be really appreciated!
This is as close at it gets regarding a review of the 5x case.
Yes, I am aware this is the one for the 6p...
https://youtu.be/uQb5qiMERdQ
found a couple youtube reviews of the official 5x case
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVxY8roHN58
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipE12dsDWNA
and photos:
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOXJkWkushoXwAS3UllGT2CB_dFw5zGr32zKq71dUsJnUP0j0tAlHh1WMNILhVdqQ?key=TmMtdHNfZE9qQ2dwbU9naWtHU3VhaUVIZTZ6dU53
No photos, but I have it and like it. The back fabric is very soft & smooth, a cross between felt and well-worn jeans. So far the geometric print and "nexus" print lettering is holding up. There's a nice solid rubber bumper around the camera, so no worries about damaging it. Fit on the front is essentially 95% perfect with a Pleson screen protector... basically there's a hair's width of movement on the edges if I push hard when the case slips up over the protector.
Andeh23 said:
Fit on the front is essentially 95% perfect with a Pleson screen protector... basically there's a hair's width of movement on the edges if I push hard when the case slips up over the protector.
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Same experience here. Generally good, just little quibbles like this. My initial reaction was that it felt like a cheap piece of carpeted rubber from the '70s, but it's growing on me. I also wonder how much disgusting filth is going to accumulate in the microfiber over time... hopefully it's not too absorbent.
I love the feel of it but my only gripe would be the lip over the front of the hugs the screen I bit too much and a bit too tight. Dust and pocket lint gets caught in between the screen and lip way too easily. Making my otherwise perfect phone look dirty. I had to take it off because of that. Still contemplating putting it back on because the back is awesome. I'm warming up to the bare phone now though.
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I love the feel of it but my only gripe would be the lip over the front of the hugs the screen I bit too much and a bit too tight. Dust and pocket lint gets caught in between the screen and lip way too easily. Making my otherwise perfect phone look dirty. I had to take it off because of that. Still contemplating putting it back on because the back is awesome. I'm warming up to the bare phone now though.
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I had the same problem and it drove me crazy. Oddly enough, the problem seemed to go away completely after I put a TGSP on.
What's a tgsp?
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What's a tgsp?
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Three-hundred Grit Sand Paper. It's great on the fingers. ?
Actually it means Tempered Glass Screen Protector
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Is the Play Store the only place to find these? $35 is steep!
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What's a tgsp?
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Tempered Glass Screen Protector.
Does anyone have or tried the folio version of the case? Not sure which one I should get, but when a flip case is made well i usually prefer them to standard ones.
i have the carbon case (the one without the flip cover) for my carbon 5X and I love it. I am confident that it would protect the device from most standard drops and whatnot. I also have a glass screen protector on mine and it is a bit of a tight fit but it still works. The cloth on the back is capable of getting wet without it ruining it, at least a few times anyway. I occasionally take an antibacterial wipe to my devices and the same goes for the case. It definitely absorbs the liquid but after a 20 minute air dry it's dry and ready to go again. still looks and feels just like the day I bought it. There are thinner cases out there but they offer less protection.
Does nexus 5x spigen 9h protector fits with original adopted nexus case?
If they don't fit together, do you have any recommendation for case that looks like adopted with equal or better quality and protection ?
And is there better screen protector than spigen 9h?
does anyone have a contact email for customer services at the google store? I want the folio case in quartz but it's out of stock at the moment. Need to know when it will be back in stock. In the mean time i have a Ringke slim case for protection.
So I purchased a Skinomi full Techskin kit about $13, to wrap the sides and back of my Note 8. The application of it was pretty simple, there are videos online for it, on how to do it. The only weird thing about applying it is it pretty much doesn't stick at first when you place the solution on it, then as it dries it gets super sticky right away out of the blue. You can be moving it one second, then it just stays and is almost completely stuck on. You need to press down the edges and all and it takes about 45 minutes or less, but just keep revisiting it to press it down more. The back was ok, got some cloudiness (which they say is normal for a day or so) and maybe a couple of slight bubbles but I don't really care, it was mainly to prevent scratches. Attached are the pictures of what it looked like when I got it, and what it is like on the phone. You can feel it for sure, not as smooth as it transitions from one part to the other, but again, I got it to prevent scratches. I did not place the screen protector on it, because I was putting on tempered glass.
In addition you will see tempered glass, which I actually surprisingly feel like its good. No loss of feel at all, it just doesn't go all the way to the edges but the edge features all still work. Its a Luuvvit one, which I bought from amazon for about $11.00
Looks nice. Beats what I have on mine right now. Mine looks like a high 5 year old did it.
Holy crap that was funny!
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I'll actually post some better pictures tomorrow on it. Realized these are not as good as they were taken right after. I'm amazed how unnoticeable it is, really liking this purchase.
I have my skinomi ordered i put it on all my phones. Great protection from dirt and dust getting around case edges etc etc. Keeps them brand new looking
Ok here are some better daytime pictures and bubblesare gone now
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I did mine too with a skinomi full body skin before putting it into my case. I always full body wrap every phone because.....Why not? Dirt ALWAYS makes it's way between a case and the body of a phone. The skin keeps the dirt off and keeps the body like new! The guy at T-Mobile didn't believe I had the S7 Edge for a year until he looked up my account!
Fyi I dropped it on concrete and asphalt literally over a hundred times.
I'm not using the skinomi screen protector though. My Zizo Bolt case came with a Tempered glass protector that seals on the edges, but I've been super impressed and will keep it on until it breaks. Zizo is an awesome company! No sensitivity loss and super clear. Also no rainbow or bubbling. Yes there's a small dot matrix pattern though ( UGH ) but it's not visible at all on the screen while it's on, even in the sunlight.
I had the bolt on my s7 edge too. I love the case and it held up just as good as any otter box defender which I've used on tons of other phones. Like I said, it's been dropped a lot! Lol
Oh and a heads up...... hit it with a hair dryer and let it sit a day before using any tight fitting case or you will peel it up as you put the case on. Been there and done that. Learned my lesson. I LOVE skinomi skins but I equally like the IQ Shield too. Both make good stuff. IQ SHIELD feels a hair less rubbery but both are great!
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Kawaisa said:
Looks nice. Beats what I have on mine right now. Mine looks like a high 5 year old did it.
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Lmao love it !
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I always use skinomi screen protectors. Never got the full wrap since i always use a case.
My s8 plus, I have the skinomi screen protector and a rhionshield crash guard all works great together and the back of the phone doesnt touch so it never got scratched.
Order the same for my note 8. Im waiting for my crash guard to come in. probably at the end of the month, ill be caseless then then
And a tip is to lightly spray the phone. Then lay the protector on and push the bubbles out from the inside to the edge. Then run your fingers up and down the edges for a few minutes and it should stick. Then i let dry for 5mins and then rub everything again.
been doing that since the note 4 edge and has always work.
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I always use skinomi screen protectors. Never got the full wrap since i always use a case.
My s8 plus, I have the skinomi screen protector and a rhionshield crash guard all works great together and the back of the phone doesnt touch so it never got scratched.
Order the same for my note 8. Im waiting for my crash guard to come in. probably at the end of the month, ill be caseless then then
And a tip is to lightly spray the phone. Then lay the protector on and push the bubbles out from the inside to the edge. Then run your fingers up and down the edges for a few minutes and it should stick. Then i let dry for 5mins and then rub everything again.
been doing that since the note 4 edge and has always work.
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Trust me even with a case, use a full body wrap! It not only keeps dirt off but acts as another cushion for impact even with a good case. They are worth the money for our nearly 1000$ device lol
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xile6 said:
I always use skinomi screen protectors. Never got the full wrap since i always use a case.
My s8 plus, I have the skinomi screen protector and a rhionshield crash guard all works great together and the back of the phone doesnt touch so it never got scratched.
Order the same for my note 8. Im waiting for my crash guard to come in. probably at the end of the month, ill be caseless then then
And a tip is to lightly spray the phone. Then lay the protector on and push the bubbles out from the inside to the edge. Then run your fingers up and down the edges for a few minutes and it should stick. Then i let dry for 5mins and then rub everything again.
been doing that since the note 4 edge and has always work.
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How does the screen protector feel? Just like the back part? Or is it different material?
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How does the screen protector feel? Just like the back part? Or is it different material?
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I did a blind test with my wifes phone before (she remove hers from one of her old phones. I believe the s7e)
You can tell which is skinomi and and which is bare. The bare is slicker.
But overall if its very smooth and people wouldnt know it was there. 100% clear and no gel or ruff feels to it. Ive been using them for years and to me there the best.
Also you can get a 2pack for around $7 ship so if one wears out you can just put the other one on.
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Looks nice. Beats what I have on mine right now. Mine looks like a high 5 year old did it.
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You must be my doppleganger, thats the sort of **** I normally do, i always seem to use the pretexts of "temporarily". Cutting pieces of car clear bra and sticking them on my ****. Lol[emoji2] love it
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SKinomi has been a weird brand for me. It gets decent reviews but sometimes people hate it. I always get Skinomi for all my phones, imported to Korea because they don't sell them here. I love how thick it is, compared to other "films", which means extra protection. I also like how after a while the solution just seems to have some kind of a chemical reaction with the film itself, and makes the film look very glossy and clear like .... actual glass. Once I get a Note 8 again, I will probably put dome glass on the front, and another layer of skinomi on top, and the back will only be protected by Skinomi. I swear by this stuff, it's in a different league from other films.
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SKinomi has been a weird brand for me. It gets decent reviews but sometimes people hate it. I always get Skinomi for all my phones, imported to Korea because they don't sell them here. I love how thick it is, compared to other "films", which means extra protection. I also like how after a while the solution just seems to have some kind of a chemical reaction with the film itself, and makes the film look very glossy and clear like .... actual glass. Once I get a Note 8 again, I will probably put dome glass on the front, and another layer of skinomi on top, and the back will only be protected by Skinomi. I swear by this stuff, it's in a different league from other films.
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Does it show the s. Pen marks also can you send me a link where you buy them I'm on Thailand Thanks
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Does it show the s. Pen marks also can you send me a link where you buy them I'm on Thailand Thanks
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Ahh actually, yes it shows the s.Pen marks, so don't put one in the front. For the front, use Glass dome, for the back skinomi. THis is the only one I could find on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Prote...sr=8-1&keywords=skinomi+note+8+back+protector