I've had my phone for a couple days now and I love it. It is a beast.
Cons:
Screen takes getting used to
Almost too responsive
Pros:
Dialer
SMS layout
Screen brightness
Multi touch keyboard
Very responsive
Camera is awesome
Screen size
Build quality
Design
Speaker is insane
Internal memory
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Its aight, I think I like it better than my EVO 3d, we just need some ASOP then it'll be perfect. It is a sexy phone I'll give it that.
ive got another pro for you well its a pro fro me...
i was wondering why the corners are at the 45 degree cuts, then i held an evo again today and i thought to myself "why in the heck is the phones corner jabbin into my palm?!"
when you hold a photon, the slanted corners allow more surface contact to the palm of your hand, so its more comfortable and easier to hold. it all adds up now in my mind lol
If you want real joy to hold get the Otterbox defender. Although a little bit of a lint magnet, the soft gel exterior is supremely comfortable as well as super protective.
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Agree... and definitely better than the evo 3d.
Hadn't thought about it but its so true
lroy said:
ive got another pro for you well its a pro fro me...
i was wondering why the corners are at the 45 degree cuts, then i held an evo again today and i thought to myself "why in the heck is the phones corner jabbin into my palm?!"
when you hold a photon, the slanted corners allow more surface contact to the palm of your hand, so its more comfortable and easier to hold. it all adds up now in my mind lol
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lroy said:
ive got another pro for you well its a pro fro me...
i was wondering why the corners are at the 45 degree cuts, then i held an evo again today and i thought to myself "why in the heck is the phones corner jabbin into my palm?!"
when you hold a photon, the slanted corners allow more surface contact to the palm of your hand, so its more comfortable and easier to hold. it all adds up now in my mind lol
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Very true. Another pro is the on board storage.
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Yea I love the feel only problem is that my battery cover creaks alot... 8( called Motorola the other day and they said that they're going to send me a replacement... hope its tighter anyone else with this problem?
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I have the creak problem also and it annoys me
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I had the creak. Get the OtterBox Commuter case and you'll be set
I bought mine used, but yea creaky here too.
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I had the creak. Get the OtterBox Commuter case and you'll be set
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I don't have the creak at all, I find that the back plate is very, very firm and much quieter than the Evo I used to have as well as the 3d. I do however have the Otterbox Commuter case and it is simply amazing! The defender is way to bulky and really is only needed for construction workers and the like. But if you so desire big and bulky, it is perfect for you ;-) . The commuter with an Invisibleshield is perfect for me.
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Ya no creek here, and hard to remove.
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A nice TPU case is on the way, hopefully that'll fix the creek for me.
Update just in case you want to ask for this. Just got off the phone with a Motorola rep and told her about the creaky battery door issue and asked her if they could send me a replacement door because I didn't want to exchange my whole phone for that and she said no problem. She said since im still in my first year of warranty there would be no charge and no questions asked per se. She recorded my serial number and verified my address and said fed ex should have it to me in a few days. One more thing I could understand every word she said no outsourced phone center here. Great customer service!
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Update just in case you want to ask for this. Just got off the phone with a Motorola rep and told her about the creaky battery door issue and asked her if they could send me a replacement door because I didn't want to exchange my whole phone for that and she said no problem. She said since im still in my first year of warranty there would be no charge and no questions asked per se. She recorded my serial number and verified my address and said fed ex should have it to me in a few days. One more thing I could understand every word she said no outsourced phone center here. Great customer service!
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Wasn't the same as my last Motorola experience, I had to jump ship from t-mobile because moto briqed my cliq, moto blamed t-mobile and t-mobile blamed moto insurance wouldn't replace,,and I was left without a phone. I hope this time around I wont have to deal.with that again. Im sure Sprint will take care of me.
Maybe since Google bought them out customer service will hopefully improve maybe? Just a thought.
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Just a bump, everyday I love this phone more and more. Now that I'm used to the display its damn near perfect.
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Its aight, I think I like it better than my EVO 3d, we just need some ASOP then it'll be perfect. It is a sexy phone I'll give it that.
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So you switched to MoPho at last ?
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I dropped it and the side dented what should i do?? im so sad right now
Out of curiosity what kind of case do you have, and where exactly is it bent?
Wipe off your hands when you get done spanking it. It will help you keep a grip on the phone.
Ouch man....as far as what you should do..I vote you go stand in the corner for a few hours because you dont appreciate nice things jk lol. Sucks though.....
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Best suggestion, send it to me. I'll fix it ;-)
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Isn't much you can do except contact CS and say the sprint store dropped it and put a dent in it. Then say you didn't notice it till now, see what they say.
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Isn't much you can do except contact CS and say the sprint store dropped it and put a dent in it. Then say you didn't notice it till now, see what they say.
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Trying to get a perfectly innocent employee in trouble for his mistake? Besides I'm still waiting to hear what case it was in.
I'll put money on no case at all.
Sorry to hear about your phone man, I can only imagine what you feel like right now.
Buy the insurance or live with the consequences.
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Go to Best Buy, get an Otterbox Defender case and, never take it off. That way you won't have to see that eyesore of a dent everyday.
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I dropped it and the side dented what should i do?? im so sad right now
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Go Cry About it ?
haha Sorry I had to.
get a case for it and forget about it. Battle scar.
Sorry, dude
Buy a case
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Super fail. You have butter fingers.
Get a TPU case
when siedio makes that rugged case like i used for the evo 4G, you can drop the phone from about 2 stories with no worries
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when siedio makes that rugged case like i used for the evo 4G, you can drop the phone from about 2 stories with no worries
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= otterbox
sucks for you
tweston1 said:
Go to Best Buy, get an Otterbox Defender case and, never take it off. That way you won't have to see that eyesore of a dent everyday.
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best idea all day lol
I say let your EVO rock it out as a battle scar! It will make other phones piss themselves, such as the iPhone! Haha
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Just get it swapped out for another one. Guess it depends on where you purchased it, but I would go in..maybe towards the end of the day, or at a busy period, try to find the most chill looking employee who won't put your phone through a 160 point inspection, smile and hope they do not notice.
If that fails, and if it bothers you that much, add on the insurance.
Just bought one off EBay fast shipping too I love this case
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I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
otterbox case
2swizzle said:
I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
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well i will buy it from you let me know
2swizzle said:
I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
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I wish this case was bigger like the Ballistic HC!
But I do like almost everything about the Otterbox Defender for 3D. I just wish the sides didn't go so high, makes it hard to touch the edges of the screen.
I'd give it an 8/10. Very good case.
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I have an otter box and hate it. It makes the phone twice as big
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Wow I love my otterbox I like how it feels in my hand not to mention how secure it is in it
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I also have the Defender and I'm very happy with it!! Bought it at Best Buy for $50 the day I bought my 3D( few days after launch). I have not had any issues with it except the silicone stretching just a little bit. I know Otterbox will send me a new complete case I just don't think its bad enough yet to justify that. I imagine that because the case is put on and taken off 5 days a week that it has caused the stretching prematurely. If you leave the case on for a long time like I'm sure many do then it probably doesn't become an issue for quite a long time if ever at all....
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I bought one from ebay for $20. Great deal and looks brand new.
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Yeah the otterbox cases are awesome. I've used them on 2 consecutive phones. My phones get some abuse and have yet to replace my 3D because it was dropped. Props to Otterbox.
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I also have the Defender and I'm very happy with it!! Bought it at Best Buy for $50 the day I bought my 3D( few days after launch). I have not had any issues with it except the silicone stretching just a little bit. I know Otterbox will send me a new complete case I just don't think its bad enough yet to justify that. I imagine that because the case is put on and taken off 5 days a week that it has caused the stretching prematurely. If you leave the case on for a long time like I'm sure many do then it probably doesn't become an issue for quite a long time if ever at all....
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My first streched out too, got a replacement and I've taken the second one off and one my phone more times than the first and its still super snug everywhere all corners, I suggest gettin that new one shipped out, u won't be disappointed
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I have done my research on both the products, but one thing i didnt notice mentioned alot is if you drop the phone a lot. I tend to get bumped into a lot while holding my phone in my hand and i always end up with a spider cracked screen. happened on my palm pre, and evo shift a couple of times. but when i get this phone i want to get a good case but not mega bulky. if i was to have the commuter and i dropped it, would it be ok still or would the defender be a better choice?
but i heard the commuter has a crappy silicon part on the top, is that something to worry about?
plus i never usually buy cases for phones so this will be the first time buying a case for a phone.
sry for another otterbox post.
Ive had both. I broke two commuters before moving to a defender. Dropped, kicked, and thrown and not single scratch. Highly recommend
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I have a Commuter that I'm happy with, but I'm not prone to dropping.
The Commuter is a 'nicer' case that provides protection against average manhandling while the Defender is an indestructible brick and better for high-risk users.
ok thank you guys, that helps I did hear that a skydiver had the defender one day and drop it at he jumped out of the plain (not on purpous, was an accident), but when he landed he went to find his phone thanks to gps finder on it, landed on in a grassy patch only thing happened was spider cracked the screen but he could still make calls with it. i was impressed by the story i almost dont believe it lol.
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ok thank you guys, that helps I did hear that a skydiver had the defender one day and drop it at he jumped out of the plain (not on purpous, was an accident), but when he landed he went to find his phone thanks to gps finder on it, landed on in a grassy patch only thing happened was spider cracked the screen but he could still make calls with it. i was impressed by the story i almost dont believe it lol.
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I dropped mine off my scooter going 50 onto a gravel road. Saved me an insurance claim.
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Thatoneguy. said:
I dropped mine off my scooter going 50 onto a gravel road. Saved me an insurance claim.
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LOL awesomeness. ok so defender it is.. i just hope its not too big for my pockets. i tried to get the demensions of the defender but i cant find it
YAll men must have broad hands, ha
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YAll men must have broad hands, ha
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well..... not all men... this one kid i went to school with, same age. he was tiny, you could win a arm wrestling match with him with just your pinky alone versus two of his hands plus body weight, and hes still tiny to this day.
kyhassen said:
well..... not all men... this one kid i went to school with, same age. he was tiny, you could win a arm wrestling match with him with just your pinky alone versus two of his hands plus body weight, and hes still tiny to this day.
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I'm just saying all the men commenting are sounding like small handed women, lol, bulky, too bulky. I love a tough big bulky phone, case together, it works for real men.
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Its proven the defender otterbox puts hair on your chest and a cigar in your mouth every time you hold your phone
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Thatoneguy. said:
Its proven the defender otterbox puts hair on your chest and a cigar in your mouth every time you hold your phone
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Amen
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Amen
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i 2nd the amen... but saddly im not getting the photon now.. i changed my plans to getting the SGsII E4GT
Tried at fitting of the defender with Photon at Radio shack. OMG, that thing was a tank, thought i warped back to the 80's cell era.
I am in the construction field but still couldn't stoop to that big of a case although defender is protective and looks like it would do its job well.
I had the defender but bought dock for at work. Since i couldn't use it with the case i put on a zagg invisible shield and am loving it.
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screen protector required?
If I buy the otterbox defender will I still need a screen guard?
otterbox defender is available for around $30 on eBay.whereas it is out of stock on otterbox.com. is it original?
orange121 said:
If I buy the otterbox defender will I still need a screen guard?
otterbox defender is available for around $30 on eBay.whereas it is out of stock on otterbox.com. is it original?
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Nope defender has built in screen protector
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I love the commuter, I work at a desk all day long so its safe in a corner for most of the day, also bought a cheap window mount and cut the protruding bit of the smaller support arm off so i can keep it in its case when pop it in the window mount, works so well i drive a crappy old truck with NO shocks left and it has yet to pop out of the mount.
Window Mount:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUWFB4
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Tried at fitting of the defender with Photon at Radio shack. OMG, that thing was a tank, thought i warped back to the 80's cell era.
I am in the construction field but still couldn't stoop to that big of a case although defender is protective and looks like it would do its job well.
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Are you a man?
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Good deal on commuter case today only though 10/31
http://store.androidcentral.com/ott...A8898A.htm?utm_source=ac&utm_medium=dailydeal
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I got the commuter case on amazon for $22 and some change. Its not to big, and does exactly what I need it to do. I hear the defender case is much to bulky.
I was wondering if anyone has found a decent silicone case, I love the cheap one I had on my captivate and was hoping someone here has found something like it. Thanks in advance
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This is the closest that I have found. I specifically like this one because I really like the power button cutout.
http://tpu-cases.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=42_37&products_id=156
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Thanks romee74! That was perfect, it's cheap and looks durable! I have never heard about them though. Have you bought any of their products?
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Yes. I am using that particular one on my phone right now and love it. It is very durable and love that it covers the crack around the outside of the screen. I also have a case mate barely there with an aluminum back but had some questionable reception issues, it didn't cover the crack around the outside of the screen, and it was showing signs of wear very quickly.
I would definately recommend this case. I think case mate makes a similar one to this one that is more expensive and covers the power button if you like that. A buddy of mine has that one and it is very nice too.
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Thanks so much for your feedback. I decided to order one for my dad and I from Amazon. The ratings were very high so I'm confident with this decision. I'll report back here when I get it and use it a bit.
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Glad I could help.
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I got this one and love it!
It was only $1.88 and free shipping....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-TPU-G...ccessories&hash=item19cb46b2a4#ht_1910wt_1270
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It was only $1.88 and free shipping....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-TPU-G...ccessories&hash=item19cb46b2a4#ht_1910wt_1270
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how can that fit right? It says its for the Epic 4G touch.
this one seems to be the one you need --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Hybir...115505?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2eb9778d31
Hey people, it came in today! Of course usps screwed up the first time. But anyways, I LOVE THE CASE! It fits perfectly and feels pretty strong. You can even sit it face down on a table without having it touch the screen. It's just beautiful. It's not expensive and I would recommend it easily to anyone
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Some software problems, drops with broken screens. Was planning on getting the DNA on my upgrade in a couple months. My TB will be antique, 2 years old in April and I have a zag screen cover Sence day one and only a silicone cover with the back cut out for extended battery. Have dropped it more times than I can remember. No dents, chips or broken screen. So the DNA is really that fragile? Some problems I expected hopefully less than TB, but broken screens that easy with gorilla glass is starting to scare me. Should I really be concerned about this or is the DNAs performance that good to overlook the easy screen breaks. Some advice please. Thanks.
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The screen doesn't break easily, but its glass. Its harder to break than the tb. But A lot of people run their DNA with no case, and if you drop it and the glass hits something solid there's a good chancecof it breaking.
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I don't know how many DNA's have been sold, but my guess is quite a few. You saw literally a few post about people who DROPPED their phone most likely without any kind of case, and that's enough you persuade you? This is one of, if not the best phone money can buy right now, you wont regret buying it.
Dropped 20+ times with screen protector and stepped on minor scratches only .. now if u face palm a phone from getting out the car etc most will take a ding or even crack. The DNA to me was togher than I thought it would screen included ..
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Every time I drop my phone and it doesn't crack, I don't post about it.
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androidxen said:
Every time I drop my phone and it doesn't crack, I don't post about it.
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Pretty much this.
This is a great phone, arguably the best device on the market right now. Get a protector, that way you can drop your device at leisure.
Just wait a few months until the new line of phones come out... This is the best phone out now..
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I would guess the DNA is only marginally more vulnerable than the TB. The glass on the DNA covers all the front and a little of the sides. That means if you drop it on the side it could crack, unlike the TB.
If you drop both flat on the glass screen then probably both shatter equally.
They need to come out with those flexible screens soon!
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My DNA has lived through:
1. Being dropped flat on the screen from a standing height
2. Sitting in the passenger seat with no cover/holder/case during a car crash that totaled my car
3. Being dropped in the parking lot from me forgetting it was in my lap when I got out of the car
The first 2 had literally no effect on it; the 3rd case a scratch on the side.. but the screen is still perfectly fine. So.. call me lucky, but I'm pretty impressed with the DNA's durability.
Exactly why I went with the DNA. This phone has display technology that other companies are scrambling to replicate with their respective display manufacturers. Soon there will be tons of apps and game that will require 1080p resolution to run properly.
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Thanks everyone for the feedback. After having a TB I don't believe newer HTC products could handle the bad rap and still leave HTC in the competition. I am impressed with all the comments on the 1080 screen and to run JB out of the box has to be worth it, as my Moto Zoom wifi has been running JB for a while, and I love it. I'm glad to know that I don't have to bubble wrap it now. I'm not crazy about full cover cases but will definitely find something to protect the edges of the glass. I'm sure there may be something out soon that will help. Everyone seems impressed with how it runs, looks and fits to hold. PS I played with the Samsung s3 in the Verizon store felt like a cheap plastic toy that would break if held to tight. Lol wasn't impressed left with my clunky heavy extended battery TB. Will be spoiled to not have a phone with an extended battery along with carrying the charger to. Lol. Thanks again for the good feedback. Will be hard to wait for my tax refund
Now
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I have had my DNA for about 3 weeks now and love it. Got the Ballistic SG MAXX case for it.
Going to get the wireless charging pad and car dock soon and im set.
I am debating on whether to take my diztronic off because it feels a bit bulky.
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This phne is sexy when it's naked
orangechoochoo said:
This phne is sexy when it's naked
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Yes. Yes it is.
Only dropped it twice from knee height. But it was in an OB case due to the type of job I have... And the tendency of dropping my phone often.
Side note (somewhat off topic) - dropped my DX quite literally over 100 times with no screen protector or case, only came out with little knicks all around the metal and no screen dmg. Amazing
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Wish I could keep mine naked =(
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what's that DNA really about. I'm new using android phones. Seems like I have to take time to go through all you guys' issue and comments so that I could turn to be a droid cool guy. :silly:
ksmobile said:
what's that DNA really about. I'm new using android phones. Seems like I have to take time to go through all you guys' issue and comments so that I could turn to be a droid cool guy. :silly:
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So much crawling forums! I'm covered in forum goo!
If your coming to a forum to here positive things your a goofy person.
If I made s thread that said HTC DNA is horrible that thread would see 1million post.
If i made a thread that said HTC DNA is the greatest ever that thread would maybe get 10-15 post.
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