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Complete Ultra cases for Note II - color wish list :)

Ever since I heard good news that Note II will get Complete Ultra cases (from DBA cases) I have been hoping there would be a pink-black or pink silver combination. Silvers would do good too. The pinks could be more like fuchsia. So @Scott, I hope you see this. Everyone, post your desired colors for the Ultra cases. Happy wishing!

Here are the color combinations for the S3: http://www.dbacases.com/ultra-combinations.aspx
Would be pretty cool if we could get as many for Note II, come on folks, sign this petition .

xperiaforme said:
Here are the color combinations for the S3: http://www.dbacases.com/ultra-combinations.aspx
Would be pretty cool if we could get as many for Note II, come on folks, sign this petition .
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We've had a hot pink in the S3 and the iPhone 5 which is coming up.
For the Note II there will be a Hot Pink TPU.
For the PC part of course we have to have white, black, titanium, and perhaps the same blue slate as the S3 which has been the most popular color.
There will be 5 to 6 PC colors and 6-7 TPU colors.
The curveball is that instead of blue they made one black.
I need to find a combo that goes well with the titanium and the white. The titanium will be harder since it's metallic.
I think a Titanium PC with a Black TPU would look the best.

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Seriously?
Ugly and useless.

SSHGuru said:
Seriously?
Ugly and useless.
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I actually think it looks quite cool. The only bit of my note II which is scratched is the rim and a bumper would protect that pretty well without having to cover the entire back of the phone, and look good at the same time.
Ads and thread hijacking aren't cool though :/
Edit: oh my goodness that's expensive. No way I'd ever pay that much. Gonna report this guy because every post he makes seems to be advertising his overpriced bumpers.
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PeatCoal said:
I actually think it looks quite cool. The only bit of my note II which is scratched is the rim and a bumper would protect that pretty well without having to cover the entire back of the phone, and look good at the same time.
Ads and thread hijacking aren't cool though :/
Edit: oh my goodness that's expensive. No way I'd ever pay that much. Gonna report this guy because every post he makes seems to be advertising his overpriced bumpers.
Sent from my GT-N7105
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I just hate anything shiny on my phone. Especially the gold.
Since it's only a bumper and metal I don't see the point. It's going to be slippery.
I considered making bumpers when I started my company but the demand just wasn't there and the cost was too much. But mine would have been for grip.

SSHGuru said:
I just hate anything shiny on my phone. Especially the gold.
Since it's only a bumper and metal I don't see the point. It's going to be slippery.
I considered making bumpers when I started my company but the demand just wasn't there and the cost was too much. But mine would have been for grip.
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Hmm. I guess if it was slippery, that'd be a deal breaker. Metal doesn't have to be slippery though. All depends on the finish.
And I agree that the shiny gold is bad, but there's an all black version that looks pretty cool. And an addition to protecting the sides from scratches (which I think it would do very well), I think it'd probably provide a decent amount of drop protection compared to having no case, at least reducing the chances of the screen shattering from the phone landing on a corner.
But like I said, it's way too expensive as it is. And I know there's cheap ones on eBay, but they're much uglier than this version.

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Hmm. I guess if it was slippery, that'd be a deal breaker. Metal doesn't have to be slippery though. All depends on the finish.
And I agree that the shiny gold is bad, but there's an all black version that looks pretty cool. And an addition to protecting the sides from scratches (which I think it would do very well), I think it'd probably provide a decent amount of drop protection compared to having no case, at least reducing the chances of the screen shattering from the phone landing on a corner.
But like I said, it's way too expensive as it is. And I know there's cheap ones on eBay, but they're much uglier than this version.
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Actually I think it wouldn't provide any drop protection. In fact it may make it worse. It's metal which makes the phone heavier. To have any drop protection you need a material that will flex on impact or cushion.
This does neither.
But everyone has different tastes. That's why there is such a great variety of cases.
If I had to have metal I'd want brushed titanium.

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Actually I think it wouldn't provide any drop protection. In fact it may make it worse. It's metal which makes the phone heavier. To have any drop protection you need a material that will flex on impact or cushion.
This does neither.
But everyone has different tastes. That's why there is such a great variety of cases.
If I had to have metal I'd want brushed titanium.
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Maybe that's a valid point. However, bumpers do tend to have a little bit of cushioning on the inside.
What I was suggesting was that the impact would have further to travel before reaching the screen and so would dissipate slightly, especially as the bumper is much thicker than a regular case. Not all the energy would reach the phone's screen like it would if dropped naked.
Also, metals aren't as hard as you make out. Theyre malleable, not brittle like hard plastic. They have the ability to bend and dent, and surely if dropped they would do this, again lessening the impact on the phone? Maybe a soft TPU or silicone case of the same thickness would be better in terms of drop protection, but wouldn't that look ridiculous?
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We've had a hot pink in the S3 and the iPhone 5 which is coming up.
For the Note II there will be a Hot Pink TPU.
For the PC part of course we have to have white, black, titanium, and perhaps the same blue slate as the S3 which has been the most popular color.
There will be 5 to 6 PC colors and 6-7 TPU colors.
The curveball is that instead of blue they made one black.
I need to find a combo that goes well with the titanium and the white. The titanium will be harder since it's metallic.
I think a Titanium PC with a Black TPU would look the best.
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Sounds like enough color combos to make many happy. I'd like to try your ultra case; when could we expect them to be available for purchase?
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coiledwire said:
Sounds like enough color combos to make many happy. I'd like to try your ultra case; when could we expect them to be available for purchase?
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Im getting pictures of the first cases from the mold tonight.
They will also be tested by my people in China.
If they are done right the first time (never happens) then it could be just a week or two.
However this is a new factory for us and they have been very fast. The sooner the better.
So for the PC
Blue Slate
Titanium
White
Black
and I need one more - it should be a brighter color. What do you think of a green emerald color? Or Violet?
For the TPU
Hot Pink
White
Black
and three others. Maybe Royal Blue, Candy Red, Lime...

How about orange for a bright pc color.
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SSHGuru said:
Im getting pictures of the first cases from the mold tonight.
They will also be tested by my people in China.
If they are done right the first time (never happens) then it could be just a week or two.
However this is a new factory for us and they have been very fast. The sooner the better...
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Superb. I hope it will be so good and successful as the edition for Galaxy S III.
Is this possible to order or pre-order Complete Ultra case for Note II + Just Like Glass TM Screen Protector for Note II with combined international shipment (both in one package) and with today discount $6.49 (32 %) for Just Like Glass TM Screen Protector for Note II ? Could you estimate the price for Complete Ultra cases for Note II ?
Some peoples use Seidio Active holsters with third party cases (Otterbox Commuter or Balistic Shell Gel (SG). Could you estimate if Complete Ultra case for Note II could fit Seidio Active holster for Note II or do you plan to provide any own holster for this case ?

Did these DBA Ultra cases ever get released for the Note 2? Looked promising...

SSHGuru said:
They are nearly done to the point where I'm picking color combinations.
See this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38355393#post38355393
If you'd like to give your opinion on what colors you would like best that would be great.
Scott
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Actually I can post them here...
Here are the ones we thought may look good. Please give us some feedback. Hate, Love, Neutral, No way in hell.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s7m7744wma...2021.53.24.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dcyl2d0hq2...2021.54.39.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vohm8jt5h7...2021.55.09.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/psr4s5s8tg...2021.56.18.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ybzrkvthtg...2021.56.37.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ghsiezx47q...2021.57.07.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fo31eycfth...2021.58.18.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ed7xvoxmoy...2021.58.37.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/un9m9vuj66...2021.58.46.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kkj42t8kii...2021.59.06.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/98x1z7ii45...2021.59.26.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q9ekzt5q09...2021.59.44.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgcqk4v7im...2022.00.24.jpg
Thanks.
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Thanks for posting... but all the dropbox links are coming back as "Invalid Link" Can you repost?

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Thanks for posting... but all the dropbox links are coming back as "Invalid Link" Can you repost?
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https://www.dropbox.com/s/vgcqk4v7imt8vx0/2013-02-21 22.00.24.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/q9ekzt5q09ol33b/2013-02-21 21.59.44.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/98x1z7ii45kiard/2013-02-21 21.59.26.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/fo31eycfthnqvno/2013-02-21 21.58.18.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/un9m9vuj66ixp3f/2013-02-21 21.58.46.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ybzrkvthtgzr8af/2013-02-21 21.56.37.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/psr4s5s8tg9gv0o/2013-02-21 21.56.18.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vohm8jt5h761933/2013-02-21 21.55.09.jpg -- clear tpu
https://www.dropbox.com/s/s7m7744wmajyvsd/2013-02-21 21.53.24.jpg - clear tpu
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dcyl2d0hq2folfy/2013-02-21 21.54.39.jpg - Clear TPU
https://www.dropbox.com/s/kkj42t8kii1snrx/2013-02-21 21.59.06.jpg
I don't know about using clear please let me know.

Scott, in general what makes these cases standout or better from any other dual layer (silicone inner shell, plastic outer shell - ebay or brand name) cases? Here is your chance to do a sales pitch or others to jump in with testimonials
I have been going a little case-crazy lately (addiction perhaps? lol!!!), went through a bunch of ebay cheapo stuff, now moved on to brand names. I see clearly you offer a very flexible selection of color choices/combos that's probably a big selling point of it, but anything else that makes it stand out in comparison to others before I consider adding it to my growing collection?

Thank you Scott for taking your time to walk us through the manufacturing process. I personally enjoyed this read very much!!!

vectron said:
Thank you Scott for taking your time to walk us through the manufacturing process. I personally enjoyed this read very much!!!
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No problem. As you can tell I'm a bit OCD about it :silly:
I try to learn everything I possibly can so the final product comes out the way I want. Even so it's a constant job dealing with so many manufacturers. You would think I could hand the S3 case to them and say "make a Note II just like this" since they are nearly identical phones (except for size).
Unfortunately that's not how it works...
Scott

Hey Scott,
Sorry if this has been answered somewhere but I love the idea of the Thin Case Grips. Will that be an option for the Ultra cases? I hate it when a case feels real nice but it's so smooth with no grip that it's easy to just slip out of your hand

Flat glass, non Edge screen protector for the Edge S7?

A new comer to Samsungs, can anyone tell me please if S7 non edge tempered glass screen protectors fit the Edge? Tried a curved one and don't like it, And I won't be using the Edge stuff anyway... I just want one that fits the flat part, with good chamfers on the edges.
EDIT: Actually, looking at the way the edge curve goes quite a long way in, I suppose this isn't going to work. So it's the first of many Android phones I have had that I'll have to run without a protector.... I always say that one should always have protection available..

There are some that works but I would like to know as well

http://www.ebay.com/itm/132084284071?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Real tempered, no curve. No touch problem and it's cheap. No scratches and almost 2 months of usage.

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/132084284071?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Real tempered, no curve. No touch problem and it's cheap. No scratches and almost 2 months of usage.
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Thanks, just ordered a couple. Hopefully, it will have that satisfying darker line moving down the screen as it attaches itself firmly all over!

Samsung Alcantara Cover

Does anyone have this case? How protective and durable is this cover and how does it impact wireless charging?
Thanks,
Mason

Wireless charging works fine for me. The material doesn't seem durable, but it is. As far as drops go, the corners seem Saturday and there's a lip along the top to protect the screen.
Good case overall. Itsy preference after trying the clear case and the LED cover.

does it cover a lot of the edge of the screen?

mason2smart said:
Does anyone have this case? How protective and durable is this cover and how does it impact wireless charging?
Thanks,
Mason
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vq5KGK4W_I8&t=592s

I luv the case adds grip and a nice texture... Basic protection I guess. But doesn't add any bulk.. I luv it

one of the best cases you will get for your Note 8 that is for sure :good:
very durable, i have had it for over a month now and it looks just as good as the day i got it out the box
and im a heavy user!

I bought mine off ebay (authentic), used it for a day but still feels a bit bulky in my smallish hands. Kinda bummed because I did like the texture but so far, the tpu Ringke case is the only one that feels secure in my hand for me.
PS, if you want mine, feel free to PM me. Posted it on CL today

I have the gray Alcantara case and I love it. I just got the Samsung Plastic case and it's super thin. It feels just like the back glass of the Note8 itself. Not very protective though.
Composed on Galaxy Note8

I had this case on an S8+ and now the Note 8. It is VERY expensive for what it is. However, I do like it a lot. It is a case for folks like me that what the minimal, thinnest case possible. No problem with mag charging. I find it is pretty durable and holds up well. Of course fit is perfect.
Might not be a good choice for someone like my wife who needs maximum protection for dropping their phone daily on concrete. Other than the cost, go for it.

Great case, makes your phone very unique as not many other cases around like it.
Black is best IMO, my Note8 is gold so whenever i fancy a black Note8 i can slap this case on and it matches the cameras.
most durable case i have used, definitely worth the price. You can get them cheaper on Amazon than direct from Samsung.

I'm sure someone will point me to the YouTube review of cases on a Note 8 with the Whitestone TGSP, but does anyone have pics of this case with that TGSP? Some people say, yes it fits, some say no. I really want to get this case but am wondering if it actually fits with the TGSP and won't cause the edge to lift.
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I love this case!
I have various others but they are forgotten about.... I love the way it feels and looks. I was cooking the other day and spilled some sauce on it and it cleaned up with wet paper towel no problem.
I have the Grey color and used my Note 8 discount code.
I might get another when i see a deal.
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verkion said:
I'm sure someone will point me to the YouTube review of cases on a Note 8 with the Whitestone TGSP, but does anyone have pics of this case with that TGSP? Some people say, yes it fits, some say no. I really want to get this case but am wondering if it actually fits with the TGSP and won't cause the edge to lift.
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the bottom 2 'catches' on this case might or might not cause the Whitestone to lift.
I didn't take a chance and trimmed them back some to match the top contours with a dremel and super fine sanding disk on very low speed.
Now mine 100% does NOT touch the bottom 2 corners and you cannot tell I modded the case.

A few weeks after using the Alcantara case in the jean's front pockets it started to wear off at the corners exposing the black plastic at it's core.
Works with fast wireless charging and DeX. I offers medium shock protection as the interior is also soft, absobing some of the impact.

I have the grey one and it is sooooo good looking. I was going for the black one but when I saw the grey one I fell for it. It fits perfectly and it has such a good feel to it.
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anquitel said:
I have the grey one and it is sooooo good looking. I was going for the black one but when I saw the grey one I fell for it. It fits perfectly and it has such a good feel to it.
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Pictures?

I have the black one... How are you cleaning or washing yours?

magichoward said:
I have the black one... How are you cleaning or washing yours?
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I only have a few days on so I haven't cleaned it yet. When I do I will probably use a dump cloth with some mild soap then wipe it with a dump cloth without any soap. The set it aside to dry.
Sorry I cannot upload any pics. It seems I don't have the rights.
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try this link for cleaning guidelines.:
https://www.alcantara.com/en/manteinance/37/index.do

mason2smart said:
Does anyone have this case? How protective and durable is this cover and how does it impact wireless charging?
Thanks,
Mason
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I've got the black one, but got sick of it in a day. Nice idea but the fuzz - looks a little 'ratty' after a couple of days. I guess I could clean it, but... the Pitaka minimal bulletproof case is amazing!
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Samsung S8+ official screen protector on Note 8

I had one of these left over from an S8+.
I needed "now" screen protection before going to the beach. On a whim, I "wet installed" it on the Note 8.
Darned if it doesn't fit pretty darn well. Top and sides are perfect. Bottom is a bit short but it doesn't really affect anything as it fully covers all the touchable areas. It also has rounded corners which don't really match the note 8.
https://www.mobilefun.com/official-samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-screen-protector-twin-pack-63092
If you have one and want to "wet install" it, tho that's not an official install method, it does work great. Squeegee out as much liquid as possible after install and it'll take 4-5 days to perfectly dry and seal.
Perfect? Nah, protective, heck yeah.

I have read this post and tried. God it's almost perfect, i have slice a 0,5mm uncovered because of a mistake. The most important thing is that S-Pen does not leave scratches and since it's a bit small my cover do not touch the protector. Got it a week ago and i'm loving this.
sorry for my bad bad english

I did this after trying 2 glass protectors and one wet-applying one.
And I am finally happy with this.

Hi.
Could you send any pictures with Samsung S8+ official screen protector on Note 8, please.

Why on earth do Samsung not make an official screen protector for the Note 8? Why do we have to fit a slightly smaller S8+ protector instead? Bizarre.

Does the S8+ protector need to be wet installed on the Note 8 or can you just install normally?

Note 9 screen compared to Note 8

I was just watching Erica Griffin's unboxing video on YouTube. I noticed the note 9 has borders around the sides of the display.
Can anyone compare the two notes or confirm this please?
Looks to me that they probably put those borders there for those that used to ***** about light bleed and reflection.
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Note 9 has slightly wider side borders/bezels. The bottom (chin) bezel is shorter, about half as tall as the Note 8. The top (forehead) bezel is the same size as the Note 8. Overall, the Note 9 has slightly MORE bezel % than the Note 8, but very slightly (not enough to notice). But that is because they went with a tad bit wider side bezels. Which personally I am OK with. I think the sides with the curves could have used a little more protection on the N8. Plus my N8 is a tad too narrow and tall - feels a tad off in my hand. The Note 7 hit the absolute sweet spot for feel in hand. The Note 9 feels a bit better in hand (I have had a store demo model I have played with) than the Note 8. It is just a little wider, a little shorter and feels a little better balanced. I do wish they had cut the top bezel down in size, but oh well.

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Note 9 has slightly wider side borders/bezels. The bottom (chin) bezel is shorter, about half as tall as the Note 8. The top (forehead) bezel is the same size as the Note 8. Overall, the Note 9 has slightly MORE bezel % than the Note 8, but very slightly (not enough to notice). But that is because they went with a tad bit wider side bezels. Which personally I am OK with. I think the sides with the curves could have used a little more protection on the N8. Plus my N8 is a tad too narrow and tall - feels a tad off in my hand. The Note 7 hit the absolute sweet spot for feel in hand. The Note 9 feels a bit better in hand (I have had a store demo model I have played with) than the Note 8. It is just a little wider, a little shorter and feels a little better balanced. I do wish they had cut the top bezel down in size, but oh well.
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Oh right thanks, so it wasn't my imagination seeing bezels on the side of the Note 9 screen.
Would you say the Note 9 has a wider more usable screen area?
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Limeybastard said:
Oh right thanks, so it wasn't my imagination seeing bezels on the side of the Note 9 screen.
Would you say the Note 9 has a wider more usable screen area?
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From my hour or so comparing them, yes, the N9 has slightly more width to utilize. Again, it's not a huge difference, but side by side it is definitely apparent.
If I had my wishes, they would do away with the curved edges completely. I think the curved edges create more issues than they have positives. I turn off all edge functions. IMO, Samsung has clung to the curved edge design because it is its trademark design/differentiator from other phones. But as far as usefulness, I think it needs to go away. The curved edges are by far the most liable to be broken in a fall, and it is extremely hard to get a good tempered protector to fit on the curves and stay on. The Note 9 seemed to have slightly less curves to the edges, which is a trend I see Samsung going with, eventually doing away with the curved edges. In any case, this display has a little more usable width to use the SPen width at least.

Limeybastard said:
I was just watching Erica Griffin's unboxing video on YouTube. I noticed the note 9 has borders around the sides of the display.
Can anyone compare the two notes or confirm this please?
Looks to me that they probably put those borders there for those that used to ***** about light bleed and reflection.
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Confirm Note9 has thicker bezel at curved edgea. This will be good the cases + screen protector

I would love to see the curved glass edges done away with on the Note series. It does interfere with the spen while writing close to the edge and makes good TGSP's hard to find. I still would use the edge soft software though, got used to it on the S7E after they took both my note 7's back.
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nuclearrage said:
I would love to see the curved glass edges done away with on the Note series. It does interfere with the spen while writing close to the edge and makes good TGSP's hard to find. I still would use the edge soft software though, got used to it on the S7E after they took both my note 7's back.
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I agree. At least they reduced the curve on the Note 9.

Semantics said:
I agree. At least they reduced the curve on the Note 9.
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That's fantastic if they made the curve less agressive than before.
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Limeybastard said:
That's fantastic if they made the curve less agressive than before.
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Yeah, they definitely did. Many reviewers mentioned it.

probably for better, struggle with stylus sometimes if i get too close to curved edge it just slides off
like others said should be easier to apply screen protector ttoo