I've had my Prime for about 3 days now and I just noticed all these black spots on the back of my Prime. So I decided to take my camera and get same macro shots of them.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 1.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 2.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 3.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 4.jpg
Are those just surface marks or is it actually pitted with a noticable dent?
Either way I would be speaking to Asus about that right away.
This is what one of the long streaks looks like up close.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 5.jpg
I highly doubt it is supposed to be like this. I also doubt I am the only one.
That's odd, I have 2 primes and not one of them has what you have in the phot's. I've had them for 3 weeks now.
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It looks like some type of oxidation?
Looks like pitting from corrosion. Search on "aluminum black spots".
Even though you haven't had it long enough, this link may be relevant: http://discussions.apple.com/thread/3013653?start=0. Salt corrodes aluminum.
On second thought, it's probably from a bad finishing process.
Well, I'm not a particularly salty person and I have a low in-take of salt. I also don't sweat much, which eliminates excess salt production.
Just to show actually how small these actually are on my Prime. This is what a zoomed out look of it looks like.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Prime Back.jpg
You can see a small number, compared to what you see in the close ups, of the black spots on my prime.
I have one spot that's pitted, but I think it's specifically from some sort of abrasion. I suspect I put mine down on top of a grain of sand or somesuch and then it irritated the surface. Something like that.
The OP's issue almost looks like it was sprayed with some corrosive material. Very strange, but I'll look at my Champagne model more closely to make sure I don't have anything similar.
They are definitely depressed.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 7.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 6.jpg
That is an extremely small safety pin. 3/4 of an inch in length closed. Just an idea of how small it is, compared to the picture, the safety pin has a width of 1cm on the main wire.
A manufacturing problem with the brushing process? Perhaps the dark version has the problem too but is harder to notice.
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I've had my Prime for about 3 days now and I just noticed all these black spots on the back of my Prime. So I decided to take my camera and get same macro shots of them.
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Freckles.....
>Freckles
Melanoma..
No pitting here. had since 12/22 with no case. Dark grey model
Wow that's just terrible! I call Asus and see what they say.
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I wonder if it's just noticeable on the Champagne models since they would be hard to notice on the Grey ones.
new form of aluminum eating termites!
Not sure what it could be, but I am impressed with the photography.
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You sure they're not just little bits of half-burned plant material that may have fallen out of a smoking apparatus onto your coffee table you set it down on? Just looked at mine and that's all it was mine Few rubs with the microfiber cloth and it's good as new.
Also, what amazing lens is that? I may need a new toy after those shots, very impressed!
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You sure they're not just little bits of half-burned plant material that may have fallen out of a smoking apparatus onto your coffee table you set it down on? Just looked at mine and that's all it was mine Few rubs with the microfiber cloth and it's good as new.
Also, what amazing lens is that? I may need a new toy after those shots, very impressed!
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Good one..lmao that magical green stuff that makes ya giggle.
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This is what one of the long streaks looks like up close.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4784673/Pictures/Photos/Prime/Pitting 5.jpg
I highly doubt it is supposed to be like this. I also doubt I am the only one.
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Maybe, those pits are there to enhance wifi and gps reception.
Well I have no pitting but after shining the flashlight on the back for about 15 minutes I see every single scratch lol why couldn't you let me live my life in ignorance, damn you OP lol!
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I've been a (very) proud 3VO owner since July 2nd. I can be rough on my gadgets / phones, but i've been treating this one well. I have started to notice some of the black paint wearing off around the top of the metal bezel (specifically between the light sensor and the headphone plug). It is mainly on the sharp edge / corner, but is also showing in a few other places. I'm assuming it is from the phone being in my pocket rubbing on coins. Keys are always on a carabiner, knife is in other pocket, and don't carry a lighter.
My question is this: Has anyone actually sanded that piece down and polished it? I know it is not going to be a high grade metal, but I'd imagine if the phone was tore down that piece could be precisely sanded and buffed. Even if it was a little rough, a brushed metal look would be pretty slick looking around the phone. That bezel does have some printing on it around the camera button for "2D 3D Camera Mode", but who cares. We know what it does.
I'm afraid after a few months of use this thing will look like it's been through hell and back.
Get a case.
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I've been a (very) proud 3VO owner since July 2nd. I can be rough on my gadgets / phones, but i've been treating this one well. I have started to notice some of the black paint wearing off around the top of the metal bezel (specifically between the light sensor and the headphone plug). It is mainly on the sharp edge / corner, but is also showing in a few other places. I'm assuming it is from the phone being in my pocket rubbing on coins. Keys are always on a carabiner, knife is in other pocket, and don't carry a lighter.
My question is this: Has anyone actually sanded that piece down and polished it? I know it is not going to be a high grade metal, but I'd imagine if the phone was tore down that piece could be precisely sanded and buffed. Even if it was a little rough, a brushed metal look would be pretty slick looking around the phone. That bezel does have some printing on it around the camera button for "2D 3D Camera Mode", but who cares. We know what it does.
I'm afraid after a few months of use this thing will look like it's been through hell and back.
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A high gloss polish would look too iphoney (2g/3g variants.)
And a brushed metal style would look too similar to LG line of current phones. In my opinion.
But.. To me. I like how roughed up metal looks. So, some worn paint, maybe some rust spots would look kinda bad ass to me. Lol.
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Get a case.
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Thank you for adding value to this thread.
I just noticed 2 spots on my phone where the paint is wearing away on the bezel, it pisses me off!
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I've dropped my phone about 3 times now and I never dropped my galaxy s I had for a year. But there are silver metal scratches
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Xencer said:
I've dropped my phone about 3 times now and I never dropped my galaxy s I had for a year. But there are silver metal scratches
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Well thats the thing I have NEVER dropped my E3D and it has been in a Otterbox Defender since the day I bought it. I pulled it out to clean it and make sure there was no dust in there and I noticed the paint chips.
I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I did but it doesn't stay... :|
I just bought mine this past weekend but if this is a wide spread problem it'll suck. I wonder if a fine grain would remove the black paint without roughing up the medal. If I were to do this will it void the terms of the sprint protection plan? Heck I wonder if they will fix this problem under the TEP program.
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I just bought mine this past weekend but if this is a wide spread problem it'll suck. I wonder if a fine grain would remove the black paint without roughing up the medal. If I were to do this will it void the terms of the sprint protection plan? Heck I wonder if they will fix this problem under the TEP program.
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Answer: No, it's not a problem, it's normal wear and tear.
OP, you could definitely try your idea. But in addition to that, I put any coins I have in my other pocket. Nothing goes in the same pocket as my 3D except maybe a piece of paper on occasion.
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I am not kidding, use a sharpie marker, looks damn good.
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I've dropped my phone where the metal bezel has a scratch and now is bare. Using a sharpie marker works but the marker wears off after a while. I used a sharpie marker and then used a tpu case. The problem solved.....for now.
Jeremiah239 said:
I just noticed 2 spots on my phone where the paint is wearing away on the bezel, it pisses me off!
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If you have OCD, You're within your 30 days to make a fresh exchange.
And then buy a case on the follow-up.
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If you have OCD, You're within your 30 days to make a fresh exchange.
And then buy a case on the follow-up.
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I do have OCD and I have had a Otterbox Defender on my phone since the day I bought it! So I think its gonna keep happening no matter what I do!
I'm still in my 30 days and I also have dust under the screen so I might get a replacement anyway.
This aluminum frame that is on the front and sides of this phone is a really bad move by HTC... ive been xtra careful especially for my thirty day period... and rite ontop of front speaker there is a little white spec, it isnt a dent or scratch but a white small mark.. I see more problems to come with this aluminum front... And im not the one who likes wearing rubbers for protection i like my phone naked and just wear a phone holder on belt.. this is just another problem for the evo3d.... this along with the signal.,heat issues maybe because of radio, stupid sensative cheap power button.. all making me go back to my e4g... never had any of those issues i just mentoned.
I've got a small dot exposing the metal on mine. Its not that noticeable but just in case I now have a case on it.
Well as luck would have it I noticed something white on one of the corners of the phone do I rubbed it with my thumb and some of the black paint came off, same thing happened with the bottom corner. This phone is just 5 days old! I haven't had many of the problems manifest as discussed in other threads so I wouldn't want to return it but I am certainly contemplating it.
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This aluminum frame that is on the front and sides of this phone is a really bad move by HTC... ive been xtra careful especially for my thirty day period... and rite ontop of front speaker there is a little white spec, it isnt a dent or scratch but a white small mark.. I see more problems to come with this aluminum front... And im not the one who likes wearing rubbers for protection i like my phone naked and just wear a phone holder on belt.. this is just another problem for the evo3d.... this along with the signal.,heat issues maybe because of radio, stupid sensative cheap power button.. all making me go back to my e4g... never had any of those issues i just mentoned.
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Yep it doesn't matter how careful you its gonna happen! Even with a case it happened to me then I took my case off for 3 days and another one showed up and I treat my phone like gold I am actually way over protective with it. I'm thinking of taking it back and getting the NS4G! I have dust under my screen now the paint is chipping and my rear speaker sounds like ****, I'm just scared the problems I have now are only gonna get worse.
Wow another problem. I too have paint chipping on the left side on the lower part by the screen. I rubbed it thinking it was dust and now it's silver. It also looks like the plating is slightly bent. And I also have a small white dot right under the sense on the metal part. Looked at my Shift and 4G and I see nothing like this and I used the hell out of those. As opposed this one, which is already a replacement for other issues.
Its 3 days old ffs. I've barely used it. Exchanging it is useless, its the build quality. It's going to happen to all EVO 3Ds sooner or later, even with a case and super care. Within a few months it will look like crap.
Oh well, I'm definitely returning this, but I'll do it after I have some fun with it. I hope the SGS2 has superior build quality, I think I can live without Sense from now on.
My wife has never dropped hers. But its bad. I dropped my phone once on some rocks. Small silver scratch on the face.
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I have been showing mine off at the office and all the time someone is holding it, especially one handed, I just cringe. My two year old likes to hold it herself while she plays the games I downloaded for her so we are always sitting and I have a pillow on her lap to rest it on. Man! I can't wait for decent cases to become available for this thing.
I hold this thing like a baby when someone else holda it I stand there and watch them carefully I'm not letting this thing hit the ground
I'm looking to get a good case asap also. I had 2 close calls. one time it almost slipped holding it one handed. althoughi love the look of the aluminum back, it is very slippery. I usually try to always hold it with 2 hands. this thing is light as a feather compared to my ipad1 but being slippery makes me Leery of one hand use till I get a case.
had another major scare when my 16 month old daughter took the thick, heavy Comcast cable remote and banged it pretty hard against the screen. you know how lil kids like to bang things in their hand up n down. I was like WoooooooA! so glad this thing has gorilla glass. no scratches or anything from that. I think because its so thin and flat, its pretty much baby proof if they bang on screen with their hands/palms. my Ipad held up to alot of abuse also and I kept it mostly in the official apple case. I have the targus truss case also that I mostly use when traveling. it provides maximum protection but adds alot of bulk/ thickness. my Ipad survived daughter constantly banging on it, drops flat on the screen on hard surface, and drops on the corner of it on hard surface. it survived it all with no screen cracks or scratches on screen. I'm pretty confident the prime can even hold up to more abuse. I don't even think ipad1 had gorilla glass. I am looking for a good case though. I saw a nice one in accessories section of a leather one at amazon. its on sale for like only $11. there's a thread or link to it in that section of prime forum. I forgot the name of it case. looks good.
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I hold this thing like a baby when someone else holda it I stand there and watch them carefully I'm not letting this thing hit the ground
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Yea, I know what you mean. When people are asking me questions about it I can tell that they are looking at me. But all along I am looking at it making sure it doesn't slip from their hands.
No course calls yet I'm thinking of getting an accidental warrenty though
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Moonglum said:
Yea, I know what you mean. When people are asking me questions about it I can tell that they are looking at me. But all along I am looking at it making sure it doesn't slip from their hands.
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My screens already lose so I need a replacement I'm scared if I drop it screen might become worse
I haven't dropped mine yet, but I took mine to work one day. My boss was talking about how she wants to buy the Ipad 3. I showed her mine and she asked to see it so I gave it to her. After looking at it, she sat it on the desk and the spun it so she could at it in landscape mode. I cringed when she did it but figured it would be fine because of the aluminum backing.
Come to find out yesterday when I looked at the back, there are about 4 small scuffs, two on each side of the logo, which I deducted probably came from my boss turning it around on the desk :'(. I guess the back isn't as tough as I thought. Luckily, I had already called game top 2 days after I bought it asking for an exchange because of screen issues. I just hope the replacement has the same build quality and screen as this one. Compared to my original transformer, the whites looked much more true on the Prime.
Dropped mine, but only from a 2 feet or so, but I tried to soften the blow with my toe. It cut it instead, haha, IT TASTED BLOOD. Anyway, careful, edges are quite sharp when falling ^_^
I did today, and look what happened
Moonglum said:
I have been showing mine off at the office and all the time someone is holding it, especially one handed, I just cringe. My two year old likes to hold it herself while she plays the games I downloaded for her so we are always sitting and I have a pillow on her lap to rest it on. Man! I can't wait for decent cases to become available for this thing.
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http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12351154
You can thank me later.
Lock-N-Load said:
I did today, and look what happened
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Looks like Lock-N-Load has found the fix for all those having GPS issues
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I did today, and look what happened
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In my IT Shop that is called the "Technical Tap". Quite useful in some situations though it should be performed by a qualified technician!
oluchika said:
After looking at it, she sat it on the desk and the spun it so she could at it in landscape mode. I cringed when she did it but figured it would be fine because of the aluminum backing.
Come to find out yesterday when I looked at the back, there are about 4 small scuffs, two on each side of the logo
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I do that all the time to TF101 and the plastic has no scratch. Why Asus had to changed the back to aluminium? It causes only problems...
Has anyone tried ghost armor?
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i have it on my prime.. it pretty good actually..
I have had Ghost Armor on all of my phones and intend to for my Prime because it's great stuff. I went to the Ghost Armor kiosk at the mall and didn't have it for the Prime. It's on the website so I'm sure I'll be able to order it. I just don't like doing it myself because I like the guarantee of having them re-do it if they get it wrong.
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i have it on my prime.. it pretty good actually..
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Can you post some pictures? Thanks
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I have the prime and the keyboard dock... If I get the full coverage (screen protector + carbon fiber backing) will the prime still fit into the dock?
Sdg329 said:
Can you post some pictures? Thanks
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i took it off cause i scratch it when i put on the dock..im getting the warranty replacement as soon as i have time to go to the ghost armor store in the mall
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painkillaz said:
I have the prime and the keyboard dock... If I get the full coverage (screen protector + carbon fiber backing) will the prime still fit into the dock?
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if you have the front and back protector on it will scratch.. i had the front and it scratch when i put it on.. but i figure out a way so it wont scratch the front now...you can see on the dock mount there is a long thin black pad (sticker) .. that what push against the screen and scratch it.. so i took it off and clean off all the glue with a q tip and alcohol...
So to clarify it scratches the screen protector, the carbon fiber, or the prime itself?
The screen protector. But the prime itself it untouched
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I have had Ghost Armor on all of my phones and intend to for my Prime because it's great stuff. I went to the Ghost Armor kiosk at the mall and didn't have it for the Prime. It's on the website so I'm sure I'll be able to order it. I just don't like doing it myself because I like the guarantee of having them re-do it if they get it wrong.
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I ordered it from the mall kiosk. They will install it when it comes in. I have GA on my mytouch 4G. Had it on since day one. It has a couple scratches but the back and front are in tact. Sides started to come off after over a year of going in and out of my pocket and 2 decent drops. But front and back held up better than I would have guessed. I still think I can peel off the GA and sell my mytouch in great condition on eBay. I'm sure there are other great solutions, might even have a little less "orange peel" factor or a fraction of a percent more translucency. But if you are lazy and want an excellent case, no bubbles, no worries... Do yourself a favor and hit up the kiosk.
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The screen protector. But the prime itself it untouched
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sorry for all the questions but...i must ask another (maybe a few):
how hard is it to dock it with both on without those black stripes being removed?...and how is the back? is it like the ipad on with the corners cut so they dont bubble up b/c of the bend? or are there small strips that go along the edges?
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...you can see on the dock mount there is a long thin black pad (sticker) .. that what push against the screen and scratch it.. so i took it off and clean off all the glue with a q tip and alcohol...
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You are a freaking godsend! I was scratching my head over what to do about mine bubbling up and I didn't think to look into the groove to investigate. You saved me $30 and are very deserving of your +thanks.
I will spread the word if I see anyone else with the problem.
No problem..glad i could help ...
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I ordered it from the mall kiosk. They will install it when it comes in. I have GA on my mytouch 4G. Had it on since day one. It has a couple scratches but the back and front are in tact. Sides started to come off after over a year of going in and out of my pocket and 2 decent drops. But front and back held up better than I would have guessed. I still think I can peel off the GA and sell my mytouch in great condition on eBay. I'm sure there are other great solutions, might even have a little less "orange peel" factor or a fraction of a percent more translucency. But if you are lazy and want an excellent case, no bubbles, no worries... Do yourself a favor and hit up the kiosk.
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Yeah, they offered to order it for me, but I just don't trust them to complete an order correctly. The kiosk nearest me has the highest employee turnover I've ever seen.
I honestly am not gonna install a screen protector it makes it look ugly and decreases the sensitivity of it....
Plus I will be docked 90% of the time anyways
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Here is what I do not understand. Putting a screen protector on Gorilla Glass, sounds like overkill to me. My Inspire has it and it rolls around in my pocket with change/keys and not a single scratch, not even a tiny minor one on the phone. I scratch almost all of my phones in one way or another so this is fantastic. I never understood protectors because they make the screen look like junk (and the primes screen is FANTASTIC). And from what I've used, sometimes make it less responsive.
I guess why would you put a protector on it? Don't believe me about the scratch resistance, go look on their website, or come find me i'll take my key s to my phone and show you how good the gorilla glass is. Or maybe you're using the prime as a frisbee, and in that case nothing will help you . Maybe someone can shed some light on this for me.
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I honestly am not gonna install a screen protector it makes it look ugly and decreases the sensitivity of it....
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I've only had one screen protector that was noticeable and ugly, it also effected the screen sensitivity, that was a anti glare/finger print which I got from Verizon. I've had several clear protectors since that you can't tell they are there, and they didn't have sensitivity issues.
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Here is what I do not understand. Putting a screen protector on Gorilla Glass, sounds like overkill to me. My Inspire has it and it rolls around in my pocket with change/keys and not a single scratch, not even a tiny minor one on the phone. I scratch almost all of my phones in one way or another so this is fantastic. I never understood protectors because they make the screen look like junk (and the primes screen is FANTASTIC). And from what I've used, sometimes make it less responsive.
I guess why would you put a protector on it? Don't believe me about the scratch resistance, go look on their website, or come find me i'll take my key s to my phone and show you how good the gorilla glass is. Or maybe you're using the prime as a frisbee, and in that case nothing will help you . Maybe someone can shed some light on this for me.
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Gorilla glass is overrated, I baby my phone and it has a lot of scratches. The only reason I didn't get a protector is because I went through 6 thunderbolts (doesn't have gorilla glass) and after the first three I quit using screen protectors and the screen never got a scratch, and I had the last one for 2 months. I thought if the t bolt screen was that good then gorilla glass would be better, not so, my bionic started getting scratched up within the first week.
Don't forget PROTECT2012 for 30% off.
I highly recommend an Invisishield. I love their products, given that my Epic 4G Touch has one. But needless to say, I was a little reluctant to have Geek Squad install one on my Prime, given that I purchased the unit for the original Transformer. We "ghetto rigged" it perfectly, and it came out really well! I am very pleased with how it looks! Give it a shot if you're anything like me... someone who needs instant gratification.
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I highly recommend an Invisishield. I love their products, given that my Epic 4G Touch has one. But needless to say, I was a little reluctant to have Geek Squad install one on my Prime, given that I purchased the unit for the original Transformer. We "ghetto rigged" it perfectly, and it came out really well! I am very pleased with how it looks! Give it a shot if you're anything like me... someone who needs instant gratification.
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Did your BB have one for the Prime in stock? I can't find it at my BB or online.
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Is this for the ghost armor website? Cus it didn't work lol
Alright. So after almost a month of use, aside from the random ICS lockup/reboots and babying the ASUS Transformer Prime. I looked at the top of my prime, and behold - there was a gap between the screen and the aluminum unit in which I can peak into some of the internals. I got scared as hell and briefly pressed it in. I also began to notice that the sides aren't so flush with the aluminum as well. Anybody notice this?
Can you post some pics of this? I'd return that bad boy ASAP!!
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Alright. So after almost a month of use, aside from the random ICS lockup/reboots and babying the ASUS Transformer Prime. I looked at the top of my prime, and behold - there was a gap between the screen and the aluminum unit in which I can peak into some of the internals. I got scared as hell and briefly pressed it in. I also began to notice that the sides aren't so flush with the aluminum as well. Anybody notice this?
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Did you notice if the body of the Prime is bowing or warped?
It's kind of pointless posting pics now after I snapped it back in. I'm not going to attempt to simulate what happened. The gap before I snapped it in was almost a centimeter big.
"I'm not sure if you guys can see it. But there are miniscule gaps between the aluminum unit and the screen unit about a millimeter or two thick. This was AFTER I discovered that there was a gaping hole on the top of my Prime in which I promptly pressed the screen and snapped it back in. After a month of babying my Prime, I finally discover the physical imperfections of mine."
The gaps really do look bigger in real life. They're uneven as well. one side might be flush, the other might be gapping by 1-2mm.
Here I recorded a video of how my prime looks. The camera really downplays the gaps. You should watch it in 720p fullscreen to get a glimpse of what im talkin about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CwiR5VbEw&feature=youtu.be
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It's kind of pointless posting pics now after I snapped it back in. I'm not going to attempt to simulate what happened. The gap before I snapped it in was almost a centimeter big.
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A centimeter!? That's more than the thickness of the entire device, are you sure you didn't get the device damaged, since I see no reason whatsoever why would a device pop open for a centimeter. TF201 is not built 'under pressure' to do that, the only pressure that might come from is if the aluminum body is slightly warped, but that would not really cause an entire centimeter gap either (though it does cause those very small gaps).
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Alright. So after almost a month of use, aside from the random ICS lockup/reboots and babying the ASUS Transformer Prime. I looked at the top of my prime, and behold - there was a gap between the screen and the aluminum unit in which I can peak into some of the internals. I got scared as hell and briefly pressed it in. I also began to notice that the sides aren't so flush with the aluminum as well. Anybody notice this?
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See here...I am in the same boat...sent mine back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1471363
How many times did you do the "squeeze fix" before this happened?
Mine also has a little bit of play especially on top above the camera lens. This is my second prime. I will be returning this one as well.
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How many times did you do the "squeeze fix" before this happened?
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I didn't. I didn't notice there was something wrong with the device until I discovered the gaping hole.
I should probably send it in, but christ - I can't live without the Prime, I use it for EVERYTHING. :'(
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It's kind of pointless posting pics now after I snapped it back in. I'm not going to attempt to simulate what happened. The gap before I snapped it in was almost a centimeter big.
"I'm not sure if you guys can see it. But there are miniscule gaps between the aluminum unit and the screen unit about a millimeter or two thick. This was AFTER I discovered that there was a gaping hole on the top of my Prime in which I promptly pressed the screen and snapped it back in. After a month of babying my Prime, I finally discover the physical imperfections of mine."
The gaps really do look bigger in real life. They're uneven as well. one side might be flush, the other might be gapping by 1-2mm.
Here I recorded a video of how my prime looks. The camera really downplays the gaps. You should watch it in 720p fullscreen to get a glimpse of what im talkin about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0CwiR5VbEw&feature=youtu.be
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Did you leave it in the heat or freezing temps at all? That is very lame that it is doing that. Definitely a workmanship problem and needs warranty.
Well my room is in the cold, frigid basement. But no heat, NYC winters are cold.
Think it's worth it to send it back? I cant decide. It shouldn't be too big of a problem functionality-wise .
Hi
Had my tablet back now a week from RMA, but today I noticed the screen is bulging near the top (around the camera).
See attached images.
Should I send it back for Asus to remount the screen properly?
Or just live with it?
Thanks
Update:
I 'reseated' the screen, seems a lot better now, but still a tiny little bit of bulging, but it appears the top aluminium is not straight either, ever so slight curvature. Will keep a look out if it gets worse.
I have something similar on mine - you can depress the screen slightly around where the camera sits and it appears to have come away from it's moorings ever so slightly. I only noticed it the other day, though I've had the Prime for about 6 weeks.
How did you 'reseat' your screen?
Out of curiosity I checked mine, and like yours it has slight bow. Everything is solid though. Who would have thought glass would be bendy!
Gorilla glass is very bendy in fact. Just look up some videos on youtube.
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dgjl said:
How did you 'reseat' your screen?
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I added some pressure, and it seems better now, but it feels 'bouncy' now. I think a clip/latch might be faulty/weak/broken.
Mine was in for RMA, so something like that could have happened. From a few pictures I looked at the plastic is rather thin on the upper clip/latch.
ASUS did call me, and I told them I will look if it gets worse again. I dont think this would warrant an RMA yet, but if it gets worse or even worse, crack, then at least they know about it.
I guess you could also try opening it, but be very careful.
I'm glad this thread was opened. I have the same problem but previously had trouble describing it. I noticed the slight bow when I got my prime 10 days ago. Since then I've noticed the screen near the edges around the camera and charge area creak ever so slightly when I hold it in that area.
The sound also depends on whether the metal back cover is hot or cold. I wouldn't say it warrants a replacement or re-seating the screen, but I'll be keeping an eye on it case the screen gets looser and the unit needs to be replaced under warranty. This is also related to me not unlocking boot loader.
I have a 13 inch MBA know that cause its so thin it will flex a bit. Holding the Prime in landscape I can twist flex it a few millimeters too. I dare apply to much torque though.
This happens when one or more catches is broken. I returned TFP no 5 for that reason. If it's broken, there is no way back, and the gap is so thin that you can't put any double sided tape in there. If it's bulging to an extend where you get concerned about it, take it back as faulty, it can only get worse.
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tinky1 said:
This happens when one or more catches is broken. I returned TFP no 5 for that reason. If it's broken, there is no way back, and the gap is so thin that you can't put any double sided tape in there. If it's bulging to an extend where you get concerned about it, take it back as faulty, it can only get worse.
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Thanks I suspect you are correct.
It is also funny though that is bulging around the camera area, as if there was not enough space in the first place.
leppie said:
Thanks I suspect you are correct.
It is also funny though that is bulging around the camera area, as if there was not enough space in the first place.
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There IS enough space, I had a look.
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tinky1 said:
There IS enough space, I had a look.
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Funny that it seems to bulge there though
leppie said:
Funny that it seems to bulge there though
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Right beside the camera, there is a latch, about 3mm wide. There is nothing on both sides from it for about 3-4cm IIRC. If that small latch is broken, you have quite a lot of the screen not attached to the casing. Logically, it will bulge in the middle, slightly left from the camera. If it bothers you (and it would bother me a lot), I'd return it.
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This is nothing to worry about unless you're unable to dock the device.
Mine is also slightly 'bent', but just like in the original posters picture, it is very minimal. I'm able to dock my Prime without problems and only notice it when one corner of the Prime does not completely touch the rubber knob on the dock when closing the lid while docked.
This is nothing to worry about and the reason for it is the aluminum body, which is a soft metal and can easily bend with some pressure. You can try bending it back, but be careful when doing so.
There is no reason to return your Prime like that, since the bend is minimal.
kristovaher said:
This is nothing to worry about unless you're unable to dock the device.
Mine is also slightly 'bent', but just like in the original posters picture, it is very minimal. I'm able to dock my Prime without problems and only notice it when one corner of the Prime does not completely touch the rubber knob on the dock when closing the lid while docked.
This is nothing to worry about and the reason for it is the aluminum body, which is a soft metal and can easily bend with some pressure. You can try bending it back, but be careful when doing so.
There is no reason to return your Prime like that, since the bend is minimal.
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It IS a problem. It stresses neighbouring latches, which can brake off because of that. Plus, glass is stressed as well.
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tinky1 said:
It IS a problem. It stresses neighbouring latches, which can brake off because of that. Plus, glass is stressed as well.
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I'm sorry but no, it can not when the bend is up to 2mm per 263mm.
kristovaher said:
I'm sorry but no, it can not when the bend is up to 2mm per 263mm.
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But 2mm on 8.3mm, is a huge proportion. It effectively makes your prime 24% thicker! (And out of spec IMO).