[Q] Screen durability? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717

So, I've had my Dell Streak 5 for about a year now and I'm seriously considering moving over to a Note, but I wonder about the screen durability. I saw a bunch of folks had issues with the screen on their Streaks breaking (never had an issue myself) and the Streak's screen is made from Gorilla Glass. I saw no mention of Gorilla Glass in the Note's specs so I figured I'd see how the screens were holding up.
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The Note's screen IS Gorilla Glass. And as goes with any screen,if you take care of it, it will last. Gorilla Glass is not invincible though, so you still have to take care of your screen. From previous experience with my Captivate and Infuse, unless you really try to break it or drop it really hard, the screens are pretty darn durable. I've drooped my Infuse and Captivate countless times with no shattered glass, but a case also helped out a lot. Be nice to your screen and it will be nice to you.
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The Note's screen IS Gorilla Glass. And as goes with any screen,if you take care of it, it will last. Gorilla Glass is not invincible though, so you still have to take care of your screen. From previous experience with my Captivate and Infuse, unless you really try to break it or drop it really hard, the screens are pretty darn durable. I've drooped my Infuse and Captivate countless times with no shattered glass, but a case also helped out a lot. Be nice to your screen and it will be nice to you.
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Agreed! Good post.

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The Note's screen IS Gorilla Glass. And as goes with any screen,if you take care of it, it will last. Gorilla Glass is not invincible though, so you still have to take care of your screen. From previous experience with my Captivate and Infuse, unless you really try to break it or drop it really hard, the screens are pretty darn durable. I've drooped my Infuse and Captivate countless times with no shattered glass, but a case also helped out a lot. Be nice to your screen and it will be nice to you.
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Thanks, like my OP said, I've had no issues with my Streaks screen, but I do tend to take good care of my stuff. With your information, that the Note's screen is also Gorilla Glass, I'm going to assume I'll have no issues with its screen either.

I've got a 2 year old who likes to play with our phones so I made sure this had the gorilla glass before buying, though it does seem to be pretty standard on a lot of devices of late. Like said previously though, it's still breakable but I at least feel better that it can take a bit of a beating and still come out ok.
My daughter has beaten the hell out of my old Captivate and not a scratch on the unprotected screen after 1.5 years.

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Sgs2 doesn't have gorilla glass?

Well I'm kinda pissed my phone already has a scratch on the screen after 1 month and its annoying the crap out of me. My captivate doesnt have any scratches after a year of use without protecters, does the SGS2 not have gorilla glass? I love everything about this phone except the weak screen and will be frustrated if I have to worry about scratches on my screen. I hate screen protecters die to the feel of them on my finger tips.
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Well I'm kinda pissed my phone already has a scratch on the screen after 1 month and its annoying the crap out of me. My captivate doesnt have any scratches after a year of use without protecters, does the SGS2 not have gorilla glass? I love everything about this phone except the weak screen and will be frustrated if I have to worry about scratches on my screen. I hate screen protecters die to the feel of them on my finger tips.
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Hi Black,
in every SPEC list that has been officially published and watching all the youtube vidoes the unit is supposed to sport Gorilla Glass...
Very sorry to hear about your scratch but know that it's wasn't caused by a metal object... It would have to be some sort of STONE or CERAMIC, kitchen countertop, flooring, bathroom tile, that would have scratched your SGS2...
Totally agree with the screen protector though... just very sorry about the scratch... Ouch!
It does have Gorilla Glass... but that dosent guarantee that your screen will never get scratches.
I keep my phone in a separate pocket from keys and everything else so it dosent get scratches.
These phones aren't going to be resistant to scratches no matter what they claim. I've only had my phone for a month and if I did not have a screen protector on I would be in the same boat as you. Cheaper to replace screen protectors than the glass.
Gorilla glass is a bullshiet gimmick anyway. I had a Motor-Atrix and kept that shiet in a lint-free cloth pouch everywhere I went and was meticulous in the amount of care I gave it to ensure it wouldn't have any scratches on it. Well... lo and behold one day I take a look at it, there are scratches all over it from who knows what.
I think gorilla glass is meant to ensure the screen itself doesn't shatter into a million pieces when dropped instead of preventing minute scratches. But as far as scratches go, that's a bunch of bullshiet. Whenever someone gets a new phone they should slap a screen protector on it as soon as possible.
Like the dude before me said: "Cheaper to replace screen protectors than the glass." He speaks the troof.
I don't think you know what gorilla glass is...
Gorilla glass isn't totally scratch-proof, no glass is.
The reason why people like gorilla glass is because it doesn't get too many scratches and is very shatterproof.
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nothing is 100% scratch proof.
If you take a sharp and hard object and scratch the surface of hardened steel, you can create scratch. Gorilla glass is not as hard as some of the hardened steel.
I used my Captivate (Gorilla Glass) for over a year with no screen protector, only the bodyglove rubber case and never had a single scratch on the screen. It even slid off the roof of my car at 25MPH onto the street one morning when I forgot I had set it up there.
I now have the SGS2 and same deal. I have a casemate barely there whose lip comes up and keeps the glass from touching flat surfaces but otherwise no other screen protection and although it is only a month old it still looks like it did when I took it out of the box...after I wipe the fingerprints off of it.
A guy I work with has a DroidX that is over a year old and his looks like it was dragged behind a 4x4 off road at high speeds for an hour after he had it for 6 months.
It all just depends on where and how you use your phone. When in doubt, buy a protector.
Its got gorilla glass alright BUT so did my last phone (samsung Focus) and it scratched much easier then I expected, hence the first thing I did when I got my GS2 was put a screen protector on.. Gorilla glass's scratch resistance is a bit overrated..
wow, i used my cappy for over a year (~15 months) without a screen protector or case and never got a single scratch on it front or back... i don't plan on putting either on my SGS2 either. i guess i'm just lucky in that regard.
I had exactly the same mind set but my sgs2 scratched.
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Gorilla glass is scratch resistant, but not scratch proof.
From my experience if you put the screen with a key ring all the time it will still get scratch.
Gorilla glass is mostly shatter proof then scratch proof. the difference is if you drop the phone you may get a scratch but most likely not shatter the glass.
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I don't know, I used my Captivate for about a year, and I assumed it would be indestructable with the Gorilla Glass and the Body Glove Case. Bad news, some parts from the top got chipped off, either from throwing the phone against the wall and maybe also the several times I dropped it in a parking lot and down a few steps. But through all of this, the screen remains scratch free, except with one really small scratch that only appears in a certain angle with a lot of light. Just wish the rest of the phone was as indestructable as the Gorilla Glass tbh...
I survived over a year with a naked Captivate with no scratches. My wife on the other hand scratched the back almost immediately, and did quite a number on the screen. She just throws hers into her purse, I have a dedicated, empty, phone pocket, and always face the glass in, not out.
The gorilla glass isn't perfect, but its better than others out there.
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It has gorilla glass... I use it pretty rougg with keys and coub still no scratches so far..
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Go to Owen's Corning and read what they say about Gorilla Glass. It is much harder than generic glass, but it's still glass, and there are lots of things you encounter in every day life that are harder.
As others have stated, it's stronger but not impervious. Individual experience will vary. It's not that you dropped it that matters, it's how it landed, and that's going to be different *every* time a phone gets dropped. Some landings will be worse than others. Doesn't mean the glass isn't as good, only that you had a less "lucky" outcome...

I did it! Woohoo!

In all my years of applying screen protectors I FINALLY got one installed perfectly. First shot! No bubbles, lint, dust...nothing, and it's centered perfectly. This will probably never happen again. Woot!!
The screen protectors I ordered from Amazon arrived today. I ordered the Realook anti-glare screen protectors for the Note. They came in a 2 pack, and cost $15.99 + shipping. I know there are cheaper versions out there, but every time I purchased inexpensove protectors, they ALWAYS had those wavy lines, which drove me bananas. This time, I decided to get more expensive, higher quality ones, and I'm glad I did
One thing I noticed right away with this brand, is the feel. Anti-glare protectors have a smooth feel to them, which is nice, because I can't stand that tacky feel I experience with nakid glass or clear protectors. With this brand however, there is a slight gritty feel to them. You can hear your finger sliding across this protector. The quality is definiately there, just not sure how I like the feel of them. Of anybody else is using this particular brand and type, please chime in.
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I never use them. Totally kills the experience for me. I like the feel of the glass. Plus with this phone having gorilla glass I should be ok.
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ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
I never use them. Totally kills the experience for me. I like the feel of the glass. Plus with this phone having gorilla glass I should be ok.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512209
Cool and innovative but I don't think its needed, at least not for me. I'm pretty good handling my gadgets.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512209
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+1 for this one.. I think I got my 10 char now...
ZPaul2Fresh8 said:
I never use them. Totally kills the experience for me. I like the feel of the glass. Plus with this phone having gorilla glass I should be ok.
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Gorilla glass is beutiful, but I can't tolerate the glare/reflection one bit. It drives me insane. It would be nice if the mobile field caught up with the optocal field. There is A/R coating technology that works wonderfully with glare/reflection. A simple layer of this inside the display glass would put an end to this common problem.
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Just to clarify, I only use anti-glare protectors to cut down on glare and refelction. Otherwise, I wouldn't use them. I'm 100% confident that gorilla glass can withstand everyday use.
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PeartFan40 said:
In all my years of applying screen protectors I FINALLY got one installed perfectly. First shot! No bubbles, lint, dust...nothing, and it's centered perfectly. This will probably never happen again. Woot!!
The screen protectors I ordered from Amazon arrived today. I ordered the Realook anti-glare screen protectors for the Note. They came in a 2 pack, and cost $15.99 + shipping. I know there are cheaper versions out there, but every time I purchased inexpensove protectors, they ALWAYS had those wavy lines, which drove me bananas. This time, I decided to get more expensive, higher quality ones, and I'm glad I did
One thing I noticed right away with this brand, is the feel. Anti-glare protectors have a smooth feel to them, which is nice, because I can't stand that tacky feel I experience with nakid glass or clear protectors. With this brand however, there is a slight gritty feel to them. You can hear your finger sliding across this protector. The quality is definiately there, just not sure how I like the feel of them. Of anybody else is using this particular brand and type, please chime in.
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Way to go! Screen protector install is worst than standardized tests. Lol
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Cool! I missed my shot with the Glas.t protector for myself. I hate dust lol
Yes, I got that pair and the bubbles weren't bad. I'll put up with the texture to have the anti-glare finish.
If true you got it the 1st try...... then you should play the lottery also !!!
I used Reallook on my Captivate and it went on perfect. Never even used the second one that they give you. Had it on there for 2 years. Just recently took it off once I got my GNote.
Of course I went ahead and ordered the Reallok for the GNote and goofed up on the first one. Second one looks alot better but a few bubbles. The cool thing about these Reallook is that you can take it off, wash it with water, and reapply; which I will do this weekend.
Of course, YMMV
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realook are the only screen protector I will use....they feel just like glass.
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jamesd86 said:
realook are the only screen protector I will use....they feel just like glass.
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+1 on that. ReaLook are one of the best out there. Besides Steinhil of course.
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Doesn't the anti-glare make the display look bad though? I had a couple anti-glare protectors and they made the screen a bit ... funky. Hard to explain but the screen went from brilliant to just "meh".
I'd love to see a picture of what it looks like compared to one without the anti-glare.
What exactly is so hard about applying a screen protector?? I'm an absolute novice in regards to doing that, and I've single-handedly applied three Zagg invisiShields to two different phones 100% correctly on the very first try ... some of (if not THE) hardest screen protectors to put on. I don't get why so many people seem to have issues with it.
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What exactly is so hard about applying a screen protector?? I'm an absolute novice in regards to doing that, and I've single-handedly applied three Zagg invisiShields to two different phones 100% correctly on the very first try ... some of (if not THE) hardest screen protectors to put on. I don't get why so many people seem to have issues with it.
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I'm a bit cursed myself. If you hand me your phone and say put this screen protector on...I'd have it on perfectly. Let me try to put one on for myself and it's over..at least three tries before I get it right. No clue why.
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netsyd said:
Doesn't the anti-glare make the display look bad though? I had a couple anti-glare protectors and they made the screen a bit ... funky. Hard to explain but the screen went from brilliant to just "meh".
I'd love to see a picture of what it looks like compared to one without the anti-glare.
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I wouldn't say it makes it look bad. It does take away from the overall sharpness of the display, but so does reflection/glare. Its an acceptable trade off as far as I'm cincerned.
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What exactly is so hard about applying a screen protector?? I'm an absolute novice in regards to doing that, and I've single-handedly applied three Zagg invisiShields to two different phones 100% correctly on the very first try ... some of (if not THE) hardest screen protectors to put on. I don't get why so many people seem to have issues with it.
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It's not the application of the protector itself that is difficult, it's getting it on without dust or lint. And with white phones, it can be tricky getting it on straight, because its nearly impossible to see if its straight.
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What exactly is so hard about applying a screen protector?? I'm an absolute novice in regards to doing that, and I've single-handedly applied three Zagg invisiShields to two different phones 100% correctly on the very first try ... some of (if not THE) hardest screen protectors to put on. I don't get why so many people seem to have issues with it.
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In my experience, I would say applying Zagg's and other similar wet-apply protectors are much easier to apply than standard ones. With the Zagg you can wiggle it around into perfect alignment and really squeegee out all bubbles due to the water between the film and screen. Getting a static cling film to apply without bubbles is hard, and the static cling attracts dust and lint and hair like a magnet.
In regards to the OP, I used Realook protectors on my Captivate, and they were easily the best protectors that I could find. Easy to apply and re-apply. It seems that they are a bit thicker than most films, which gave some stiffness to it, and allowed application without bubbles to be much easier. I have sugested them to other friends, and applied them on their phones for them, and all of my installs have gone perfectly. Any other screen protector brand I have had issues with, but none with the Realook. I may buy some for my Note, although I'm really debating on getting the Glas.T, as that would be awesome if I can get the application perfect.

[Q] Scratched Screen already...Anyone else?

I thought this Gorilla Glass 2 two was supposed to be tough, had my Galaxy Nexus since day one it was released and only got a small scratch (which was my fault) with it's "Crappy" tempered glass. I have the S3 since the 2nd of June and already have a scratch from close to he speaker down about 2 inches or more long...crazy...
I don't even know how it got there..just noticed it now, didn't throw it or do anything just been putting it down on the desk and sometimes in my backpack but not up against anything that should scratch it.....
Gorilla Glass 2...ppffttt...I thought I was going to have a scratch free screen for at least a year! haha.
Anyone else got any scratches? I'll try and upload a pic of it soon.
Jerems
Get a screen protector. There is already a thread about it which says gorilla glass my ass.
Gorilla glass is resistant to keys but looks like it is not resistant to sand. That may have be the reason.
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Thanks,
Yah I looked at them, just always hated having a screen protector, screen never looks as good, and I really liked how this screen shows only 5% of the fingers marks I would get on the Galaxy Nexus.
I guess that's the risk you take going naked.
jerems
Gorilla Glass 2 DOES help to preventing scratches to the screen, but not scuffs. It will help prevent you from creating deep, visible scratches but minor scuffs can still be visible in direct sunlight.
I'm riding bare-back too. Was going to have a screen protector but it didn't very nice. I'm just trying to be extra careful about how I place my phone and what pocket it goes in.
Probably will eventually get a protector once the honeymoon period is over.
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LOL
On subject though , I've applied a screen protector straight from the box due to my old galaxy nexus obtaining scratches easily. Strange because my S2 was bare back all of its life with not a mark on it. So for safeness always bag up
Be carefull man
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I've been rocking out with nothing so far as I haven't seen even the small scratch in direct light but after reading this I may just have to buy a protector.
My screen is also scratched..... i´ve never used protectors or something... my old (over 1 year old) Galaxy S2 hast no scratch at all....
What is the point of a screen protector ... (?)
Corning has a video on youtube.
Search for "How tough is Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2? Corning puts it to the test."
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If that is even partially true then I don't quite see the point of the screen protector.
I think it is not though. I am keep using screen proctector and condom all the time
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Corning has a video on youtube.
Search for "How tough is Corning® Gorilla® Glass 2? Corning puts it to the test."
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If that is even partially true then I don't quite see the point of the screen protector.
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This is what I thought too....but no....I tried to take a picture of it but it's one of those one you need to find the right lighting to see it....but it's definitively there...if you run your finger nail across the screen you can feel it...
All my previous phones, Desire, Desire HD, BB Torch, Galaxy Nexus all never with screen protectors and only the Desire HD and Nexus got scratched due to being drunk and putting my phone and my keys in the same pocket for a night...
A scratch is like Herpes I guess...one bad drunk choice, one night will affect you for the rest of it's life. haha.
Jerems
I reckon GG2 is a huge gimmick compared to GG.
I've had my Galaxy S2 for the better of 1 year with and without cases. I've dropped it flat on its face, on it's side, it's back and it has come into contact with plenty of things that could've potentially scratched the phone and nothing.
Had my GS3 for just over a week it dropped off a table flat first and noticed a lovely 2 inch long scratch in the middle of it. Only viewable in direct sunlight with a black background BUT STILL a scratch is a scratch.
And when the GS3 is supposed to be THE phone of the year disappointed that GG2 is worse than GG.
Jumping into this debate a little late maybe, but none the less, I have the same experience as you guys. Had the sgs 2 for more than a year, not a scratch... Got the sgs3,and got the first scratches in no time! I have had it almost a year now, and the scratches is becoming MANY! Is there anything to do about them, or do I have to live with it until the sgs 4 comes around?

Is your display prone for scratches?

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?
greetings
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 !
greetings
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.

Screen protector, flip case, naked, other?

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 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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