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It's been a while since many of us got the Nexus S. For those of you that decided to go without a screen protector how is your screen now? We know its not Gorilla glass and there has been some debate if one is needed or not. So naked people, how's your screen today? (If you purchased the phone like 4 days ago please ignore this. I'm more curious about people that have had the phone since launch or close to launch)
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Beautiful and scratch/mar free.
Been running naked screen since 12/16 with no regrets.
Got my phone mid-January, and I decided to play it safe. Ghost Armor. Love it and it works great.
I'm considering pulling this ZAGG off of this beautiful Super AMOLED.
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kenvan19 said:
Got my phone mid-January, and I decided to play it safe. Ghost Armor. Love it and it works great.
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Ghost Armor interested me, but there's no kiosk near here in Los Angeles.
I used to be really good at installing Zagg full bodies and other brands of screen only, but I messed up my last Zagg attempt (my i9000) and am not 100% happy with the outcome, but not unhappy enough to re-do it, so not sure I want to invest the time and money to go with the GA, especially since I would not put it on the screen, just the back.
I used screen protector on my previous phones (G1, nexus one, G2). When I got this phone I realized that I was taking care of my phones just so the second owner will get a almost brand new phone and wasn't enjoying it to it fullest.
I got the Nexus S and there was no way I'm putting cloth on this sexy screen. I'm enjoying the phone to it fullest. No scratches so far, I also take good care of it by dedicating my right packet only for her, no coins no keys, just my nexy.
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Ghost Armor interested me, but there's no kiosk near here in Los Angeles.
I used to be really good at installing Zagg full bodies and other brands of screen only, but I messed up my last Zagg attempt (my i9000) and am not 100% happy with the outcome, but not unhappy enough to re-do it, so not sure I want to invest the time and money to go with the GA, especially since I would not put it on the screen, just the back.
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Ooo ya, if there hadn't been a kiosk I wouldn't have done the GA. And you'd have to buy the whole body protection which I'll admit adds sharp corners to the phone that I'm not 100% fond of. I actually took off the side protection because it was just too damn sharp.
By the way, distorted. Have you noticed its pretty much just you and I in the mornings and that we just end up chatting?
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By the way, distorted. Have you noticed its pretty much just you and I in the mornings and that we just end up chatting?
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Yeah, actually I had noticed that you and I tend to hit the same threads at the same time.
Maybe we're just the only ones on the West Coast...everyone else has hit work by now. For them, it's not as much morning as for us.
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Yeah, actually I had noticed that you and I tend to hit the same threads at the same time.
Maybe we're just the only ones on the West Coast...everyone else has hit work by now. For them, it's not as much morning as for us.
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Fair enough, though I'm surprised by how early you get up. I'm only up this morning because my wife woke up with a fever so I'm up taking care of her for a bit.
I Zagged my first one but had to return it(TBH i didn't like the zagg but like to keep my phones in tip top condition as i only keep them 6 months.)
anyway CPW replaced my phone last week because the back button wasn't working but I could't transplant the zagg so went naked !
bad decision...although I keep it in a leather pouch, I noticed yesterday there is a small scuff to the screen coating near the earphone.
I love the phone but what a bad decision not to have gorilla glass or factory apply a protector!
I'm going to take it back to CPW and see if they'll replace it under sale of goods as the screen is not performing as expected - no one would expect a scuff within 5 days if their phone is only ever touched by fingers or the felty inside of phone pouch.
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Fair enough, though I'm surprised by how early you get up. I'm only up this morning because my wife woke up with a fever so I'm up taking care of her for a bit.
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I don't sleep much. I was up at 3:00 AM local today, but took a short nap at 4:30 or so.
Getting old sux, you need more sleep, but can't seem to get it!
I hope the wife's not too ill.
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no issues whatsoever. Screen protectors r overrated.
I got mine on first launch day, and basically I used that one as my experiment phone just to see how durable the screen was in comparison to my previously owned N1. I had the phone about 2 weeks before I noticed some very light scratches on the screen. Nothing visible head on, you could only see it from an angle with a light source reflecting off of it. For the most part, I kept it in my pocket free of hard items, but there were times when I threw it in my pocket with a few coins and keys in there. My second unit I kept for about a week. I specifically steered clear of sharing my phone with other items in the same pocket. Lo n behold, another small scratch surfaced up on the display. As I said before, it's nothing you can see right off, unless you specifically look for it. Over a short period of time, using this phone without a screen protector, will develop some sort of scratches on it, guaranteed!
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I have the Nexus S for 10 days now. No screen protectors but I put it in a soft pouch when it's in my pocket. So far pristine.
I've been carrying mine in a ziplock in my pocket. My pockets seem to attract lint like no tomorrow, and I dont
want any getting stuck between the screen and bezel. I wish my cases, soft pouch, and Skinomi skin would show up already.
Phone is pristine, I'm just trying to avoid micro-scratches on the battery cover.
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I've been carrying mine in a ziplock in my pocket. My pockets seem to attract lint like no tomorrow, and I dont
want any getting stuck between the screen and bezel. I wish my cases, soft pouch, and Skinomi skin would show up already.
Phone is pristine, I'm just trying to avoid micro-scratches on the battery cover.
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I use ziplocks for my phone when it's raining (which doesn't happen much here in LA); I don't even need to take out of the bag to make a call or use the phone.
Ive had mine for about 6 weeks now...just before christmas i got it. Up until about a week ago i used it with no screen protector. Its fine as you would expect. But anyway i been using a screen protector for about a week now, and i feel a lot better...i dont have to worry about any little accidents or anything.
Screen responds exactly the same...no issues.
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What protector is the best for clarity? I have a Zagg and it isn't the best for clarity.
I have seen a realook on a captivate and it looks great but they don't make one for the Nexus S.
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csmall said:
What protector is the best for clarity? I have a Zagg and it isn't the best for clarity.
I have seen a realook on a captivate and it looks great but they don't make one for the Nexus S.
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Seidio and Steinheil. Clarivue is also good.
Ghost armor all the way! No issues here with it. Had it on my g1 and it kept the phone perfect for 2 years. That one was applied by the kiosk. Don't have one real close to me now in this state but after applying these things now in a few phones I could probably do it in my sleep. Nothing under my screen and it looks and feels great. No clarity issues and it seems the film self heals scratches. You can just barely see orange Peel in certain angles under the light but you can't feel it. I had the zagg before and its utter crap in comparison. The zagg is very bumpy and the thickness of it doesn't feel right on the phone. I've found the ghost armor to fit better as well. I originally wanted a static type like realook but with the curve of the screen it doesn't seem any of those type will fit as flush as this one.
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I recently purchased a packet of mybat-branded fitted screen covers for the Cricket Zio, part CRKM6000LCDSCPRTW. It appears to be a decent fit. Light sensor, LED and earpiece cutouts are within 0.5mm tolerance. Soft buttons are covered, does not overlap the hard buttons or trackball recess.
Now to see how it holds up. Or not. It may well be good, but my caffeine-addled hands cannot get it to go on straight, before the sticky gets covered in lint.
Ive got ghost armor on my screen. Gonna have the rest done later this week. Free replacement armor since it is covered in the price.
my soft keys are covered same as yours.
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here is what I used for mine... looks to be the same stuff as the ghost shields for ALOT less
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-S-Shield...958919?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b0874c7
they also have a full body kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-Sanyo-ZI...958830?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b17b6ae
but I use a tight form fitted plastic case so.....
first time I had tried to use that type of screen protector on a different phone I didnt have as much luck.... same type of protector but when I squeegeed it down I think I pressed to hard and caused it to orange peel on the surface... it worked great to protect but just didnt look that good.....
this time though on the Zio it went down smooth as can be and more or less looks like its not even there.... only place you can really tell is where its cut to go around the trackball and hard keys... and for the price I am SUPER happy with it..... no scratches (even with a diamond earing that is KNOWN to destroy phone screens) and I personaly feel it adds a bit of smoothness to the screen when your touching/sliding things around on it.... for 4 bucks I aint complaining!
Yes.... but free replacements.
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I wish they made a clear super thin plastic case that enclosed it 100%. Would be great for people in the trades industry. They wouldn't have to worry about gumming up their phones
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They do the sides and back aswell ad top and bottom. At that point the only thing hurting your phone is being run over, dropped from a decent 10+ feet, water, and yourself.
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I got tired of the hard case, and decided to carry my phone naked. Heck, first day having nothing on it, I got scuffs! I realized I should have applied some NuFinish car wax on my handheld prior to going naked, but I didn't. O well...I decided to purchase this http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220709157635&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Why have a thin light device, if you have to make it bigger?
Have you noticed how big the Huawei Ascend with full body armor? That thing is about as big as a bible!
Zagg all the way
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dreamstryder said:
here is what I used for mine... looks to be the same stuff as the ghost shields for ALOT less
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-S-Shield...958919?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b0874c7
they also have a full body kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Pack-Sanyo-ZI...958830?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item230b17b6ae
but I use a tight form fitted plastic case so.....
first time I had tried to use that type of screen protector on a different phone I didnt have as much luck.... same type of protector but when I squeegeed it down I think I pressed to hard and caused it to orange peel on the surface... it worked great to protect but just didnt look that good.....
this time though on the Zio it went down smooth as can be and more or less looks like its not even there.... only place you can really tell is where its cut to go around the trackball and hard keys... and for the price I am SUPER happy with it..... no scratches (even with a diamond earing that is KNOWN to destroy phone screens) and I personaly feel it adds a bit of smoothness to the screen when your touching/sliding things around on it.... for 4 bucks I aint complaining!
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I got the full body version a couple months ago. seems to hold up well. Decent fit although i had to trim around the earpeice, as well as cut a hole for the back cover button ). II think theirs are lifetime warranty as well
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Zagg all the way
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I would have agreed with you three days ago, but I've carried my ZIO naked for a year and a half, and it's fared pretty well for being in a desert. Anyway, I hit up T-Mobile (I own a cricKet ZIO) for a screen protector only they give out, and for fifteen dollars, I'd give my full seal of approval. Straight up. It improves screen smoothness by 60%, and protects 90% as well as Zagg Invisible Shields for 25% less.
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I bought a set of 10 and they didn't cover the buttons.
I bought another set of 10 and they were too wide and would curl up at the edgeß because they extended over too far.
The otterbox for this phone did not come with a built in screen protector.
I need screen protectors. Im rough on my phone. Any recommendations? Post a link to a good manufacturer or retailer so I can buy some which work and are cheap so I can replace them frequently.
I got an XtremeGuard off amazon for $1. Its thick but not as thick as zagg. (Same wet install and give it a a day for all the tiny bubbles to dry up) I've gotten one for all my phones. I love em!!
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If your buying a set of 10, then something tells me that they are not that good to begin with. Anytime i have bought a screen protector it has been 1. Unless the purpose was to cover 10 phones I don't see why anyone would buy a set of 10. After all you only need 1 protector to cover your phone.. unless they are complete crap and you go through em.
but really.. spend the money, buy a nice one. There are a couple out there that have great reviews and even some that will insure your device even more. I don't use em for a couple reasons.. but i think zagg and gorilla glass are ones you could look into.. just my 2cents
I found that real look brand in really nice. When it is installed you can't tell its there. I think it came with two films for about 10 bucks.
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Coreym said:
If your buying a set of 10, then something tells me that they are not that good to begin with. Anytime i have bought a screen protector it has been 1. Unless the purpose was to cover 10 phones I don't see why anyone would buy a set of 10. After all you only need 1 protector to cover your phone.. unless they are complete crap and you go through em.
but really.. spend the money, buy a nice one. There are a couple out there that have great reviews and even some that will insure your device even more. I don't use em for a couple reasons.. but i think zagg and gorilla glass are ones you could look into.. just my 2cents
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I don't spend "the money" on expendable items. I had an iPhone previously and I would spent alot on the screen protector because my otterbox had a very hard piece of scratch resistant plastic on the front covering the screen. On this phone, I have been through several screen protectors. I need some cheap ones because theyare going to get damaged
Im not planning on spending more them $3 per screen protectorbecause of the frequency which I damage them. I want a cheap, low quality, thin, maybe even slightly too small, easily scratchable, maybe even difficult to apply screen protector.
I don't want a reputible name brand. I want cheap screen protection that works and actually covers thewhole screen because I am rough with my phone.
AdamOutler said:
I don't spend "the money" on expendable items. I had an iPhone previously and I would spent alot on the screen protector because my otterbox had a very hard piece of scratch resistant plastic on the front covering the screen. On this phone, I have been through several screen protectors. I need some cheap ones because theyare going to get damaged
Im not planning on spending more them $3 per screen protectorbecause of the frequency which I damage them. I want a cheap, low quality, thin, maybe even slightly too small, easily scratchable, maybe even difficult to apply screen protector.
I don't want a reputible name brand. I want cheap screen protection that works and actually covers thewhole screen because I am rough with my phone.
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Hey man all I'm saying is spend 3 dollars all the time (if you really are scratching your screen that much) or spend 20 and have some sort of warranty or replacement. Or maybe be a little more careful with your exspensive phone.
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"Skinomi" is a good brand, been using it ever since I bought my cappy. I dropped mine in wet mud one time, It took me about 10 mins to clean it and it looked brand new. Very strong material
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mossination said:
"Skinomi" is a good brand, been using it ever since I bought my cappy. I dropped mine in wet mud one time, It took me about 10 mins to clean it and it looked brand new. Very strong material
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I keep that on my dev phone inside its otterbox. It does not leave the house. The "self healing" capability only goes so far. It is really only good for keeping the dust inside an otterbox from scratching the phone. The screen protector is very weak. It gouges easily and under normal applications it has a rippley surface on the face.
Sounds like you have luck with anything unless you just stop being so careless and rough. Protection only goes so far.
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joe3681 said:
Sounds like you have luck with anything unless you just stop being so careless and rough. Protection only goes so far.
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Read the first post. 20 bad screen protectors have shipped to me so far. Lack of research and development were to blame. I can handle lack of quality control. But wgen its obvious the manufacturer never even tried to use their products....
Honestly, the ones from at&t seemed pretty good and they are 3/$10.
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Honestly, the ones from at&t seemed pretty good and they are 3/$10.
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That's what I use and they have been great. I am on my second in about 6 months and I have maybe two scratches that are obvious when sweat or moisture gets on the phone.
This is my Captivate. There are many like it but this one is mine
I agree with the two above.
The att ones are 3/$10, cover everything but the light sensor and proximity sensor, are clear vs orange peel, and just plain work well.
Definitely agree with the above posts. The pack of 3 from at&t is actually made by Real Look. The pack costs 10 bucks. They apply easily, are super durable, and stay slick like the bare glass so swyping and cleaning the screen is super easy. Each one will last me a good 3 months if I don't gouge it, and that's fairly hard to do with how durable they are. Don't waste your time or money with anything else.
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That's what I started using... I have 3 phones. Those last my wife's phone a good long time. My dev phone 3 months, and my personal phone about 1 month. I may order some real look brand if they are actually the same.
Used a matte one from Epikcase. So far so good.
AdamOutler said:
That's what I started using... I have 3 phones. Those last my wife's phone a good long time. My dev phone 3 months, and my personal phone about 1 month. I may order some real look brand if they are actually the same.
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I'm almost positive they are the same. One package that I bought from at&t even had real look branding on the included stuff...unless I was delusional or something. To further reassure i wasn't seeing things though, I suggested real look to a friend for his iPhone 4, and the ones he got are the same material, so I'm almost positive that at&t's are made by real look.
Woot! I found some. 5 screen protectors for $1.59 from Amazon Seller ID: eTECH
I ordered 3 sets for a grand total of 4.77. The guy had a special going on where you order 3 items and receive a 10-in-one USB SDCard reader. So For a total of $11.71 (including shipping), I received 15 screen protectors and a USB SDCard reader.
They aren't as slick and smooth as the AT&T ones, but these are the cheap expendable protection which can be changed on a whim. This is what I was looking for.
Here's a link.. 3 for a dollar. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Captivate-Crystal-Screen-Protector/dp/B0040IUGG6 That's 1/10th of the AT&T price.
I own 4 nexus 4's two are replacement orders that I kept from google. If you squeeze in the bottom left corner it creaks and sounds broken. Pretty much all along the bottom if you squeeze it creaks. Now I don't have the time to order 4 replacements like some of you I just chalk it up to this being a nice cheap phone.
Never have I owned a phone so fragile and prone to scratches. If you use this without a front and back screen protector and a case your nuts. Maybe you like living life on the edge I don't know. This glass is whatever it is (not gorilla) it just sucks. LG we are not impressed and nobody wants your phones just stop it.
When I got my first two I was afraid to even take it outside without a case I mean what if a grain of sand was in my pocket and caused a scratch could not risk it. So I used it in the house only still got scratched maybe I left the AC on I don't know.
Now before you close my thread hear me out I'm not trolling I bought four of these and I like it mostly. Now I know why i don't want a 350 dollar phone that will break. Google got me with the nexus 7 that way and that cracked on carpet I swear to god. GOOGLE PLEASE STOP MAKING CHEAP PREMIUM PRODUCTS. I went through more than I have ever for a phone to get 4 of these.
And last the LCD is not good, yeah sure its ok but amoled any day over this. Colors are washed even after adjustment, custom kernel and a 5 dollar app. Viewing angles, stop it. Of all top phones this is the worst to me. IPhone and HTC one x way better oh and s3 too. LCD hurts my eyes for some unknown reason, was actually happy my screen protector blurred the screen a little.
Not trolling this is how I feel, I think the iPhone 5 is a beautiful and superior quality phone. I don't care for iOS all I want is somebody on stock android to do the same. So far it has never happened and I have been waiting years. So far galaxy nexus was best attempt just the hardware specs were kinda sub par.
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I don't have a problem at all using it without a case and the screen protectors I use have no scratches on them. That means that if you are careful you won't have to worry about anything. I understand that the sand in your pockets might be a problem and the solution to that would be to clean them before you use them.
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ive experienced the nexus 4 to be quite solid. dropped the phone 3 times on the ground (asphalt) and the only damage it took was to the frontcase on the screen.. the glass back and front was undamaged
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I don't have a problem at all using it without a case and the screen protectors I use have no scratches on them. That means that if you are careful you won't have to worry about anything. I understand that the sand in your pockets might be a problem and the solution to that would be to clean them before you use them.
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Your phone probably already has a ton on little scratches on it I don't believe how your phone could be flawless. And what's worse when you crack it and you most likely will the cost to replace the screen is retarded. An iPhone is only a 30 bucks to replace the digitizer. Not only that when you crack this one the whole screen stops working.
My gal nex dropped many times and screen is flawless. I'm not buying people telling me this is gorilla glass I don't believe it.
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ive experienced the nexus 4 to be quite solid. dropped the phone 3 times on the ground (asphalt) and the only damage it took was to the frontcase on the screen.. the glass back and front was undamaged
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You had a case on it don't lie
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what's the point in this thread? its based on how you feel which sounds like you are going to troll.
why buy 4 nexus phones knowing you weren't going to be happy?
you claim iphone5 is better, that's your preference.
why state iphone5 is better when we don't care what you think,let users think for themselves,
you obviously not satisfied with the nexus experience so go somewhere you feel comfortable in.
my nexus 4 is mint, great screen and its worth it,
Valuable opinion, but this thread has to be closed.
Thats right folks, the out edge of this that lies around the screen is very, very brittle and thin. I have never dropped the phone and it has been in my spigen leather pouch for my old nexus since I bought it, no idea how it got dented, and its only very slight without scratches but it is definitely there.. just a forewarning.
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Thats right folks, the out edge of this that lies around the screen is very, very brittle and thin. I have never dropped the phone and it has been in my spigen leather pouch for my old nexus since I bought it, no idea how it got dented, and its only very slight without scratches but it is definitely there.. just a forewarning.
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Strange. The Cruzerlite (which are thin TPU cases, cheap in my opinion) drop test stood up to NUMEROUS drops & the device survived without any sign of damage. Not a scratch or dent.
Is you device white or black? My old Nexus 10 had a defect in the black soft touch coating that looked like a dent, but it was more likely an issue in the molding or application process.
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Thats right folks, the out edge of this that lies around the screen is very, very brittle and thin. I have never dropped the phone and it has been in my spigen leather pouch for my old nexus since I bought it, no idea how it got dented, and its only very slight without scratches but it is definitely there.. just a forewarning.
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Pics?
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Mine is the white version, but the dent is on the top right above the camera, on the black portion, right where the side casing touches the glass. I would have a very hard time photographing this because of where it is on the phone/lighting etc.. ill try when I get home though.
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Thats right folks, the out edge of this that lies around the screen is very, very brittle and thin. I have never dropped the phone and it has been in my spigen leather pouch for my old nexus since I bought it, no idea how it got dented, and its only very slight without scratches but it is definitely there.. just a forewarning.
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a picture speaks a thousand words
I have about 5 or so nicks on the sides where the glass and plastic edge meet on my naked white N5. I agree that the plastic used is pretty brittle but it's not noticeable unless you really look for it.
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Get a sufficient case otherwise you can't really complain...
I have one little mark or nick as well where the plastic case meets the glass on that tiny little lip. My 2 year old got a hold of my phone and dropped it on a metal external hard drive case the day I got it and it landed right on 90 degree edge of the case... I went temporarily insane. It is very small but kind of surprised me I guess. I dropped my galaxy S3 many times and never got more than the little hairline scratches you see in glossy plastic. That soft touch coating seems to have some give to it. It was my fault. My parents gave my kids a new ipad mini and I set my phone on top of it. I was in the other room and heard him say "new tablet". I knew at that moment the mistake I had made...
I have one of those really slim cases on the way which would have prevented it. I typically don't use cases and am usually not bothered by the small marks I get on my phones but because some of those ultra thin cases are so slim now days I am going to try one out. Marking up a brand new phone is a little different than one that's a year+ old...
I too, also have a slight dent under the screen bezel part of mine. I have never dropped mine. Noticed it while it was on the table; that the reflection of the curtain was slightly bent at the one area, instead of being completely straight. Looked closely, and sure enough, there was a dent. It's not noticeable during day-to-day use, but you CAN notice it if looking at the reflection it shows.
The chrome bezel on the nexus 4 was susceptible to dents as well.
A few weeks ago the Nexus 5 flew out of my hands and landed on our concrete driveway. I feared the worst, but only a small dent in the upper left corner of the back panel and some scratching is all that happened. Lucky me, but I still hate it. Never had a single blemish on the Nexus 4.
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The sides of this phone are fine, besides the fact that they collect dust like crazy. The screen, however, is not. Another guy posting on Android Central also reported having a dent, similar to mine. I actually think this dent came with my device. I noticed it a couple of weeks ago, but disregarded it, as I thought it was the screen protector that came with the phone, but I decided to remove it and check again. It IS a part of the screen
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The sides of this phone are fine, besides the fact that they collect dust like crazy. The screen, however, is not. Another guy posting on Android Central also reported having a dent, similar to mine. I actually think this dent came with my device. I noticed it a couple of weeks ago, but disregarded it, as I thought it was the screen protector that came with the phone, but I decided to remove it and check again. It IS a part of the screen
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Normal. That's why most early glass screen protectors were not sticking properly.
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Normal. That's why most early glass screen protectors were not sticking properly.
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Normal? How is a dent on the screen normal? My Nexus 10 does not have this, my old Samsung Vibrant does not have this. Why would a dent on a Nexus 5 be normal?
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Normal? How is a dent on the screen normal? My Nexus 10 does not have this, my old Samsung Vibrant does not have this. Why would a dent on a Nexus 5 be normal?
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I would say it's normal because of the following reasons:
1) it doesn't effect the usage of the device in any way
2) it's barely noticeable even in the "perfect" lighting conditions
3) many have reported the exact same thing in the early tempered glass threads; the only time it has ever come up or been noticed.
So why exactly is it a problem for you? Corners were cut to make this phone at a cheap price I would think that's pretty clear. It's also not the screen itself but around it.
Dented
In my N5 have no dent and any scratch..
I love with my N5
bblzd said:
I would say it's normal because of the following reasons:
1) it doesn't effect the usage of the device in any way
2) it's barely noticeable even the "perfect" lighting conditions
3) many have reported the exact same thing in the early tempered glass threads; the only time it has ever come up or been noticed.
So why exactly is it a problem for you? Corners were cut to make this phone at a cheap price I would think that's pretty clear.
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There's a difference between "corners being cut" to make the device cheaper and really poor quality control. I understand them using a less camera module and a lower capacity battery, and a screen that washes out when tilted, etc, but the numerous issues with the hardware is ridiculous. Dents in screen, poor GPS connectivity, Wi-Fi problems, dust under screen, loose vibration motor, rattling buttons, and so on.
There is no reason for hardware bugs like this. To lower the price, lesser powerful hardware is used, but the low price is no excuse for poor quality. Like some users said, in terms of hardware, this device is like an alpha, and the only way to receive the "perfect" device is to continuously RMA.
We paid for the device, we should not be getting so many faults and issues.
Hobbesfed said:
There's a difference between "corners being cut" to make the device cheaper and really poor quality control. I understand them using a less camera module and a lower capacity battery, and a screen that washes out when tilted, etc, but the numerous issues with the hardware is ridiculous. Dents in screen, poor GPS connectivity, Wi-Fi problems, dust under screen, loose vibration motor, rattling buttons, and so on.
There is no reason for hardware bugs like this. To lower the price, lesser powerful hardware is used, but the low price is no excuse for poor quality. Like some users said, in terms of hardware, this device is like an alpha, and the only way to receive the "perfect" device is to continuously RMA.
We paid for the device, we should not be getting so many faults and issues.
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How is it even a defect? It's not even noticeable. No one would consider it a hardware bug except apparently you. Please explain how this effects the usage of your device in any way.
Poor quality control is EXACTLY how corners are cut. Manufacturing anything has margin of errors and the less margin of error you're willing to release the more phones are "thrown away" and the more money a released device will cost. I'd explain more but I'm sure Wikipedia or a Google search can better explain the finer points of manufacturing and quality control then I can.
You read the specs of the phone and it has everything a $700 phone has but it costs $400. How did you think that was accomplished?
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You read the specs of the phone and it has everything a $700 phone has but it costs $400. How did you think that was accomplished?
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There is a lot of discussion about that price... but Google routinely undercuts the competition when it comes to the nexus line (looking at you, 7)
Looking at the specs of the 5, then looking at comparable phones out ing the market, the only conclusion I can come to is that Google is letting these things go at either zero margin, or (my thought) at a fairly beefy loss.... kicking back cash to LG to cover their losses.
All you need to do is look at the other phones available at the same full retail price... does the 5 seem anywhere close to those? Nope, it blows them all out of the water... laughable in most cases. Now, you can cut corners to lower prices, but you can't cut THAT much.
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There is a lot of discussion about that price... but Google routinely undercuts the competition when it comes to the nexus line (looking at you, 7)
Looking at the specs of the 5, then looking at comparable phones out ing the market, the only conclusion I can come to is that Google is letting these things go at either zero margin, or (my thought) at a fairly beefy loss.... kicking back cash to LG to cover their losses.
All you need to do is look at the other phones available at the same full retail price... does the 5 seem anywhere close to those? Nope, it blows them all out of the water... laughable in most cases. Now, you can cut corners to lower prices, but you can't cut THAT much.
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The actual cost break down might never be known. One thing is for sure though, LG is not willing to take any loss and whatever Google may have paid them "extra" they will still try and build the phone as cheap as they possibly can.
LG does not consider the Nexus as their flagship phone and will never treat it as such. It's a phone they were contracted to build and they will cut every corner they can. It's just business.