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I've had my Vibrant on a case since day one, I bought that black gel case at T-Mobile but I didn't like it because it was to fat so I bought another cool one.
Should I not use it without a case?
Anyone using it witout a case?
Will it scratch easily?
I use it without a case, it works fine. No scratches or anything.
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I use it without a case, it works fine. No scratches or anything.
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Same here, although obviously you've to handle it more carefully and pay attention not to place it on rough surfaces when doing so.
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I don't know if this is help, i bought a rubber case from ebay and my phone always on my pocket while I am at work. So far doesn't have scratches or anything. So yes with case.
Otterbox and invisible shield best combination to protect your phone.
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I use it without a case, but I have a realook screen protector on it. I toss it around so the back cover and some of the chrome is a bit scuffed, but the screen is of course perfect.
Hi there.
I don't use a case, but I do have a screen protector on both sides of my vibrant. I don't like the looks after putting the case on, yet I am worried I might get it scratched or damaged. So, as a solution, I decided to get an expensive, good quality protector. Works perfectly haha =D
see:
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i got ghost armor on my screen. i bought a plastic case on ebay for like $10 and its awesome. i hate gel cases cuz they just become giant lint traps eventually. it was well worth the money for the case. its still really slim and pretty sturdy (i've dropped it a few times)
edit: its similar to this http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Hard-Cove...165091?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa86b0223
I use a Trident case on my Vibrant. Its similar to otterbox, and comes with a built in screen protector (which I took off, it wasn't very effective in keeping dust out). Itbis a very solid case, I would recommend it if you are looking for a case.
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I'm using a rubber case with no screen protector. The phone is in my pocket a lot and even without a screen protector, the screen is as good as new. I've dropped my phone once from about 2ft and i think the rubber case cushioned the blow quite a bit.
I'd go with a case if you can live with the bulkiness.
I like a gel case because it doesn't add a lot of bulk and it gives a little cushion if you drop it. I've seen the screen on a Vibrant shatter from being dropped from just a couple of feet.
I believe that a case is a no go, the gorilla glass is extra strong, a case would only make your phone bigger and heavier. Use a screen protector if you want to feel safe, or if you seriously want a case, buy one from zagg.
Why risk it without a case? Who here has never dropped their cell phone?
I use Zagg invisible shelf on the back, and nothing on the screen. No scratches yet, been 7 months. Also, coming from the G1, I have been using the pouch that came with my G1, and the Vibrant fits perfectly. You can get the pouch from Amazon for $5 with free shipping last I checked (OEM too, not some cheap knock off). Best $5 you'll spend on protecting your phone IMHO.
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Going without a case is definitely more desirable. Cases are pretty bulky and take away from the thinness of the phone. However, I wouldn't worry too much about scratches without a case. I don't really care about scratches and scuffs, thats what invisible shields are for.
One awkward angle drop without a case and your $400 phone is toast. Thats the ONLY reason I use a case on any of my phones. With a case you are SO much more likely to recover from a drop. Either way, its your phone do what you please!
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I don't know if this is help, i bought a rubber case from ebay and my phone always on my pocket while I am at work. So far doesn't have scratches or anything. So yes with case.
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Leather case as well, plus it feels so sexy
I'll chime in to pitch the barely there case - link here. It was my answer to wanting to ditch a case, but being OCD about damaging the phone.
I too had the tmobile rubber case at the onset, but eventually got tired of the extra bulk. I'm loving my combination of a real look screen protector and a barely there case...it's probably as close to a naked phone as you can get while still giving it some protection. Plus, the case helps me find the power button on the side, which becomes curiously elusive when I'm not sporting a case.
Zagg has a full body cover made from screen protector stuff. Adds almost zero bulk but it can be a pain to install sometimes.
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So I saw one of these threads when I had my old phone and thought I would start this up here. So is your phone naked? Do you use a case or screen protector or well, nothing?
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I have a Platinum series case, no screen protector, I don't like 'em, seems to me like they distort the screen some.
Nothing on mine
THUNDERBOLT
Just ordered a case today, but it's no big deal as I haven't even activated my TBolt yet.
Nothing on mine either
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I've got a very clear screen protector on now, and I just ordered this.... http://www.bodyguardz.com/carbon-fiber-htc-thunderbolt-grouped.html
I have a VZW Soft touch case on ($20.76) and a set of Quamtix (Idk somethin lk that) screen protectors. Im obsessed with my **** being clean too lol
No case, just an invisible shield. Works for me.
Invisible Shield + Seidio Innocase Surface 2 combo.
Not my favorite case I've ever had for a phone, but its growing on me.
The case part I like just fine, its the holster that I'm adjusting to.
Ive got a double case from verizon and a screen protector from them too. I have to say that both of them are great, the case makes the phone feel like a tank and the screen protector doesn't distort the screen at all.
Ice got to say that I an very happy with both of them and out was a decent value, $50 for both and a car charger (which is in my dodge charger, how ironic )
Phone is naked for now... trying to decide on what I want to do still... It's rooted with S-OFF though... this is my first android phone and i love it so far..
Completely naked and will stay that way.
Naked...
I had my Incredible for almost a year and never had a scratch on it.
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Half naked. I keep my screen protected but let the rest hang out
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is the case good in the vzw website?
it showup when after you pickup the phone.
I had my Eris completely naked for over a year and only one small scratch on the screen- kept in my pocket 90% of the time. Not sure if the Tbolt has the same glass. Assume yes or something similar.
Worried about scratching the glass so I just installed a PhantomSkinz screen protector and white Chromatics film on the back. Looks nice but we'll see how it holds up (corner peel?).
I never use a screen protector, i dont shove my phone in my jeans pocket. I might have to do what i did to my incredibles silicone case....cut out room for the extended battery. I think this time im going to dremel out a plastic or the hard rubber case to fit this beast. For now im just using my gps neoprene case and it works ok for the time being.
I've got a black silicon case on mine but I hate it. I ordered a Seidio hardcover to replace it. The silicon one gets all linty and stuff, and it's very hard to get in and out of pockets without it falling of. I don't have a screen protector either.
Nothing on mine as usual
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Hey our there,
this morning i thaugt i will smash my s3. I have this device for less then one week, keeping it safe every moment. so no coins, keys or any sharp objects in my pocket.
no putting it on the display side, nothing. But now i have a ~ 1 cm long quite deep scracht in the middle of the glass. not the tiniest little scracht, but just this big one....
cant imagine where it came from, but i am super pissed.... display foile just came today evening... nice timing
what the **** is this.....
did you experiance the same? are your displays still are fine?
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None on mine. I don't really look for them unless people ask, but can't see any. Gorilla glass is very strong.
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All it takes is a grain of sand on the screen when you use and this is what you get, because it's a serious misconception to think Gorilla Glass is actually scratch proof, because it's only scratch resistant to things softer than the glass.
Some screen protectors can cover the scratch. You'll never know it's there.
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Screen protector.
I am using a moderately cheap one right now until I can get my hands on the better ones.
I also keep my phone in the right pocket of my pants that stores nothing but the phone.
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Some screen protectors can cover the scratch. You'll never know it's there.
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do you have any of these for me? link would be best !
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edit: doenst madder... baught phone for 500€ just soidl it rooted + scratch for 520
so i will get another one, and be happy with case and disp. protectors
no screen protector, no case. Phone already has hundreds of microscratches on the back, and quite a few on the glass also. Really doesn't bother me, not like you can see it when the screen is on.
Not sure if this should go in the Q&A or accessories forum. But I am asking a question, so I will post here and a mod can move it if need be.
My girlfriend and I both have the note. I did not like any of the cases at the AT&T store, so I went with a screen protector for now. She chose a pink backplate with a flip to cover the front of the phone and no screen protector. She ran without screen protector on her evo for a while with no issues, but usually carried it in a holster style case that covered the entire phone when not in use. I generally carry my phone in my front pants pocket with nothing else in the pocket.
I've noticed that her screen looks so much clearer and more vibrant then mine. And while I feel a little scared of not using a screen protector, I am jealous of her screen every time I see it. Now mine doesn't look bad really, hers just looks better.
It got me wondering how everyone else protects their screen. Please vote in the poll and feel free to comment as well.
I Use the flip cover with replacement back. No issues whatsoever. Carry it in front pocket sometimes with change or keys. I Try not to make that a habit though. Only issue i have is the lower left hand corner is starting to tattered a little bit.
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I didn't get a flip case because it won't really protect the phone from slips and falls. Considering that the screen is in the most danger when being used, a flip case will also be useless then.
I would also avoid screen protectors because they generally look like crap.
Nekkid
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Nekkid
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Nekkid as well..just can't cover up something so elegant n beautiful!
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I personally refuse to not use a screen protector. So, I'm using a screen protector, extended battery and an aluminum bumper.
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Naked for the win. I have a tpu case for rough situations, but it's rarely on my phone. I also have the flip cover but don't use it much. Always been a fan of using my phones naked.
As for screen protectors, I've never used them much because the naked glass feels best.I just make sure to give my phones a pocket of their own. I do end up with tiny scratches over time, but not enough to bug me. I also upgrade once a year using family members' upgrades, so not many scratches accumulate anyways.
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No screen protection on mine. I don't like the way they feel. The only thing I changed was I cut apart the flip case that came free with the phone and replaced the back so it wouldn't be so slippery.
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You guys are making me want to go nekkid too, but its scary lol
Go for it! Just don't blame me if you break your screen, haha. Other than the screen breaking, which is still a worry even with a case and screen protector, you'll come to realize scratched plastic isn't the end of the world.
I like using phones bare as they were designed. I compare it to sex...feels a lot better without protection but there's always that increased risk...haha =]
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Zagg screen protector, which was terrible at first but after a month or two the spent and it got along. And a speck case black
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Go for it! Just don't blame me if you break your screen, haha. Other than the screen breaking, which is still a worry even with a case and screen protector, you'll come to realize scratched plastic isn't the end of the world.
I like using phones bare as they were designed. I compare it to sex...feels a lot better without protection but there's always that increased risk...haha =]
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I'm not worried about breaking the screen, I am worried about scratching the glass. The way my luck works, I could drop my phone 3 feet onto an asphalt parking lot and have the screen not break, but somehow accidentally kick it and send it skidding face down across the parking lot. I use this analogy because I actually did this with a pair of prescription sunglasses lol.
Hey, I've been having this same delema. Bought the att screen protector, which kills quality. Other than the fear of scratching the screen, I hate how much it picks up finger prints. If I could get a protector that didn't pick up fingerprints and kept the clarity of naked, I'd do that for sure.
Also, how tough is it to actually scratch the screen? I know gorilla glass is sometimes really good and sometimes not, depending on the phone.
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Hey, I've been having this same delema. Bought the att screen protector, which kills quality. Other than the fear of scratching the screen, I hate how much it picks up finger prints. If I could get a protector that didn't pick up fingerprints and kept the clarity of naked, I'd do that for sure.
Also, how tough is it to actually scratch the screen? I know gorilla glass is sometimes really good and sometimes not, depending on the phone.
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Had this phone since it came out and haven't scratched it yet.
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Hey, I've been having this same delema. Bought the att screen protector, which kills quality. Other than the fear of scratching the screen, I hate how much it picks up finger prints. If I could get a protector that didn't pick up fingerprints and kept the clarity of naked, I'd do that for sure.
Also, how tough is it to actually scratch the screen? I know gorilla glass is sometimes really good and sometimes not, depending on the phone.
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Depends. How careful are you with your phones/are you planning on reselling your note when you move on to your next phone?
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Pretty careful, and yes.
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I came from an iPhone 3GS with an otter box defender, to an ATRIX 4G with an otter box defender...to this beast. I wanted a case to protect it, but didn't like the way it made the phone feel. I also had an issue with the anti-glare screen protector that ATT pushes in their stores, as they SEVERELY decrease image quality on the screens. I ended up going with some very inexpensive (3 for $5) crystal clear protectors from Amazon. 4 months later and i'm still on the first one with just a few tiny scuffs on the protector. My backplate is beat all to hell, but the rest of the phone (i.e, the screen) is mint.
Go naked but just be careful with the spen it can do damage, little scratches.(barely visible)
My back plate is as good as new and I've had the Note for a while now..
Dang what are you guys doing?? Lol
I only have the metal bumpers installed so its not like its being protected haha
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Was just curious to know, is anyone out there rocking their Note 2 in its birthday suit? If so, any scratches yet? I myself have had a screen protector on since day 1 of owning mine whereas my friends that also have it are all naked. Just curious to know if anyone has any serious scratches of their own.
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Naked.
I keep mine from things that have a high mohs rating and I stay scratch free.
Naked white with no problems. I think it's the best way to experience the phone.
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Naked... no need when your careful
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Naked... no need when your careful
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I agree 100%
Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
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I have had a screen protector from day one but I went weeks without a case. Just put the Samsung protective cover on and it is surprisingly thin and light.
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I had mine naked for a few months and did see a few tiny scratches appear so covered up. First with a Copter screen protector which sucked!! It made the screen look like ****e. Small text was impossible to read and the S-Pen marked it. I later opted for a very cheap harder plastic no-name protector which is excellent. I have plans to buy a 10 pack and change every other month or so.
The way I see it you preserve the second-hand value if the screen is scratch free. If in two years time you want to sell it for a good price you just need to invest in a new flip-cover remove the screen protector and it's almost like new.
100% all natural.No screen protector. No case. I like the feel and look without bulky protection. I allow the Gorilla Glass 2 to do its thing.
Afterall, its a phone; its going to get used, scratched and dinged. I want to enjoy the complete phone experience in the meanwhile.
Have you seen those cars that had the bra on the front? People removed them only to find out that their paint was now two-toned, and dirt and debris had etched the paint along the edge of the bra, not to mention having a red sports car with a black mask on.
I was naked on every smart phone I've had up until the Note 2. I've always gotten scratches on every other phone no matter how careful I was.
I also have a small hard case on it. I would love to run naked on that too but the smooth back is just begging to slip out of my hand. Plus the case makes it feel more solid and reduces the creeks and growns coming from the crappy plastic Samsung insists on using.
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Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
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I would be concerned if a plastic pen scratched glass.
In other words, it won't.
The glass with the oleophobic coating is at least 9 mohs.
Without the coating, its still 6.5-ish.
Plastic is around 3 or 4.
No screen protector here, I adsolutely hate screen protectors. I think they ruin the clarity of the screen. But I do have one of those folio style cases so the screen still gets covered when its not in use.
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I've been using the Seidio active case and like it, no screen protector. Just ordered a flygrip and will probably rock it naked with that.
Like others have said I won't use a screen protector as I trust the screen plus hate the feel and affect on clarity.
I'm using a cheap tpu case partly for peace of mind of a little protection and partly because it has a built in kickstand that isn't very intrusive and has been pretty handy to have.
I have mine naked, but the first few days of owning it the phone fell upside down on the wooden floor so now I have 2-3 large scratches on the screen from grains of sand
Same set up I run on every phone I've owned:
Verizon slim hard kickstand case, no belt clip
Cheap eBay matte screen protector
I keep my phone in my pocket so I need a slim case. Every since the T-Bolt, a kickstand is a must for me. I absolutely hate clear screen protectors since it always feels like I'm dragging my finger across the screen rather than sliding it. I ended up buying the $12 pack at Big Red since my phone arrived before my China protectors. The cheap matte ones look great, don't smudge, and make the screen silky smooth.
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Screen protector I got from Verizon and an all white Androidified case from Cruzerlite. My hands are a little dry so carrying the phone naked (the phone) is slippery in my hands. The case gives me a nice grip to hold on to the phone.
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My typical progression is: get a new phone. Think "I need to protect this thing" and get a case. Rock case for a week or 2 and then hate the extra bulk. Take off case and love the natural feel of the phone.
I followed suit with this phone. Had the flip case ordered before the phone was out. Got the phone and immediately popped the case on. Rocked it for 2 weeks and took it off.
However, I have actually put the case back on because I found usefulness besides the protection. With the phone's size, the case flap provides more area to maneuver it. It also prevents accidental home button presses when the phone is in my pocket.
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I've been using mine Naked for about 2Weeks. No scratches yet. I also hate Screen Protectors. A TPU case would do
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