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So I ordered some screen protectors that claim they fit the transformer screen however they are slightly bigger leaving one side unable to stick properly because it protrudes slightly off the screen. I have read several other people say they have had the same problem. Cutting it with an exacto knife doesn't quite leave the edge smooth. Has anybody found one that actually fits the screen properly?
yep, fits perfectly
http://cgi.ebay.com/3PCS-Screen-Pro...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item45fb4bc3c2
i brought these and they are great. Went on super easy, no air bubbles. They are the kind that have the two tabs on them. you pull the back off then place on the screen, smooth out the air bubbles etc, then pull the top layer off with the other tab. They are great quality. I am happy with them
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yep, fits perfectly
http://cgi.ebay.com/3PCS-Screen-Pro...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item45fb4bc3c2
i brought these and they are great. Went on super easy, no air bubbles. They are the kind that have the two tabs on them. you pull the back off then place on the screen, smooth out the air bubbles etc, then pull the top layer off with the other tab. They are great quality. I am happy with them
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And does it fit perfect bezel to bezel? I purchased this one http://cgi.ebay.com/Lots-5-Clear-Sc...&otn=5&po=LVI&ps=63&clkid=1556935545867845673 and extremely disappointed. Has the same 2 tabs, dimensions specified say same as yours however one edge is slightly too long. I have several devices that I have applied protectors to problem free so i know its not me. Just want to make sure it fits perfectly. Any chance you can upload pics? was looking at the clarivue. Thanks.
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The Clarivue leaves a gap around all sides.
I appreciate the feedback. Anybody else with screen protector input or info?
I bought from a different auction the buy it now for 7.29....but it was sent from wowpartspro.... 3pcs also.... sure its the same screen protectors
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krash183 said:
I bought from a different auction the buy it now for 7.29....but it was sent from wowpartspro.... 3pcs also.... sure its the same screen protectors
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Yes, seems they come from this wowparts. Does yours fit or is it slightly too large?
i did get your message. yes mine had the iPad pictured on the front of the package too, but the screen protectors honestly fit perfectly. Went on first try with no issues. Maybe you got a bad batch? I would definitely buy from them again
brett_day said:
i did get your message. yes mine had the iPad pictured on the front of the package too, but the screen protectors honestly fit perfectly. Went on first try with no issues. Maybe you got a bad batch? I would definitely buy from them again
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It's very odd. I purchased the 5 pack and tried 4 because I'm OCD and everyone too large. Cut outs for the camera line up perfectly but one side and one edge on the bottom are too long. I wonder if maybe the screen has changed slightly on the tablet... I read early versions had issues and maybe they changed something. I just purchased mine and has a serial number that begins with b6 which I read was from the later batches. Looks like I may have to spend extra on that clarivue that is cut slightly short. Too chicken to let the screen ride naked.
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starkillers said:
It's very odd. I purchased the 5 pack and tried 4 because I'm OCD and everyone too large. Cut outs for the camera line up perfectly but one side and one edge on the bottom are too long. I wonder if maybe the screen has changed slightly on the tablet... I read early versions had issues and maybe they changed something. I just purchased mine and has a serial number that begins with b6 which I read was from the later batches. Looks like I may have to spend extra on that clarivue that is cut slightly short. Too chicken to let the screen ride naked.
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yeah it is odd. i too have a B60, they just fit like a glove on mine
How about the one from bestskinsever?
I'm looking for a screen protector for my TF and checked at bestskinsever.com. I bought iPhone 3GS screen protector when it was on sale. As a satisfied customer I went back to the site and was glad that they are making protectors for TF.
Has anyone tried it so far? What is your feedback? Was it a perfect fit? Did it serve the purpose?
iPhone protector I bought had a few bubbles on Day 1 but disappeared the next day.
I'm unable to post the link...look under tablet section on their website.
- passion_plus
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.
tylermaciaszek said:
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...
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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).
I was wondering if any of you do not use sleeves or cases or skins to protect your Touchpad. If so, can you report on the cosmetic condition or damages? Any excessive scratches on the back, or damage to any of the access slots, speaker, head phone jack, etc.
No protection on mine. My touchpad is kinda my throw around tablet as I'm not as careful with it as I am with my other devices. Had it for about a year no scratches on the screen at all, looks brand new. The back is a different story there are many hairline scratches all over the back and a one inch crack at the micro usb
no protection. i throw mine around.
my only damage is that the plastic right around one of the speakers is broken. at first glance it looks completely fine, but if i move it, it dangles. ill probably fix it eventually with some glue
I dont have mine in a case, but it doesn't get much use outside and I tend to take care of my gadgets, bit of a clean freak.
I worry about dropping it though, having used a 7 inch tab more than this the weight difference is a little off putting time to time
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Had mine since Christmas 2011. I tend to use mine only on the weekends at home. I have the custom case and a touchstone charger. I am extra careful with it and so far I have no speaker cracks or scratches anywhere. Right now I am listening to some old school rock with my Touchpad WebOs only on the Touchstone next to my desktop. Gotta say I really wish that HP would have continued supporting and making these as WebOs and the Touchpad are awesome. If you were to imagine a world without Apple or Android these would be considered awesome. I love mine and even with my Android phone I enjoy each time I power it up.
I've had two and one developed cracks in speakers and headphone jacks on its own.
HP though offered to service it and I just got it back with what seems like a replaced back casing.
I'm probably going to get a case now just incase
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I dont have mine in a case, but it doesn't get much use outside and I tend to take care of my gadgets, bit of a clean freak.
I worry about dropping it though, having used a 7 inch tab more than this the weight difference is a little off putting time to time
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Definitely doesn't help that the touch pad is one of the heaviest 10 inch tablets either.
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I really don't like most cases because of the extra bulk they create and even though they are protecting your investment, they hide the aesthetics of the product. I usually go with a decal skin on the back and then throw them into a sleeve when I am on the go.
With the touchpad, until recently, I often used the official case and I like it, but missed the purity of interacting with the tablet directly. Without the case the Touchpad feels pretty balanced and even more fun to use. The only thing I have noticed is that the head phone jack opening feels a little rough and of course I am more conscious of the speakers and take more care not to grab it from the bottom edge.
As for a stand, I love the http://twelvesouth.com/products/compass/. A little pricey but compact and low profile with rubber bumpers in all the right places.
Acase
I have used this model from Acase since I bought my TP. It provides some degree of protection from drops/etc., and is functional for reading/using at a desk, in a chair or in bed --- lots of viewing options. Pretty slim case, given other options out there. Holds up good (I've had it for over 8 months). Overall, I'd buy it again.
Acase(TM) HP TouchPad High Quality Premium Slim Leather Case Folio with built-in Stand for HP TouchPad 9.7-inch WebOS Tablet Wi-Fi 16GB, 32GB (Black)
I just did a search on Amazon and you can find it there.
Good luck.
So, it seems from the replies here that the back is, not surprisingly, more vulnerable to scratches, much like the iPhone 3G was. But it is great to know that some of you, like me have thrown away the case (or never used one) and the world didn't end. Just a few scuffs . . .
I read somewhere that Steve Jobs thought that all the covers and cases for the original iPad disguised the original intention and design of the iPad too much. Whether you like Steve Jobs or not, he kind of had a point. So much thought goes into the design of these incredible pieces of technology and yet we tend to hide them with a big case.
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Definitely doesn't help that the touch pad is one of the heaviest 10 inch tablets either.
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Tell me about it, I don't tend to like light devices as I feel there clumsy but, this is on the other end of the spectrum though, its just that bit heavier than simply 'sturdy'
With regards to scratches the same appiles to my Nexus S, it'll get scratched for sure, how much it gets scratched is up to you ha ha
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Mine had a couple of serious drops onto a hard floor just after I got it, but no ill effects. Now has the HP "world's-ugliest-case-ever" on it.
I got a cheapo silicone case and mine has held up well, even with two young kids. Matte screen protector is crap though.
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I have a screen protector on the front and carbon fiber skin on the back and that's it. No scratches or cracks.
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I've had two touchpads to date, the first I received with no working sound; took it to a shop the next day and they agreed to replace, thankfully they had some remaining stock. The first did have a small crack from the speaker (If I recall correctly it was the left, if that makes any difference) to the front, it was their upon opening.
The replacement I received had no visible defect, but has since developed a crack on the speaker (very similar placement, but on the other side) along with a crack from the headphone jack to the front. I am incredibly careful with my devices, and this is the first of anything I've ever cracked let alone scratched. It's been in the official case since day one. I do wonder whether the touchstone could be to blame? I have noticed on occasion, in both WebOS and CM9, that it can heat up to an intolerable-to-hold level, to the extent that the device beings to smell (suspect that's the plastic casing?). As it's within the official case, this took me by surprise-- possibly the expanding and contracting of parts has caused the cracks? I wonder if that's a common trend amongst those with cracks and those without?
I'm still happy with the device, the cracks don't bother me as much as they should (primarily because I managed to get one in the firesale) and this is coming from someone whom is particularly anal regarding damages to devices.
I think I am eventually going to get a skin for my TouchPad and then get one of these for when Im not using it:
http://shopping.hp.com/en_US/home-o...aoid=20715&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=FB493AA#AC3
After my most recent warranty replacement started to have cracking speakers in the official case, I super glued the affected areas and threw a skinomi 'carbon fiber' vinyl skin on t and for the last 2 months, I've enjoyed my TP more than ever. I use a $3 Verizon tablet sleeve and wish I had done this from the start rather than using the official case or a tpu case I was using. Also, screen protectors definitely aren't necessary. I have yet to drop the TP without the case on but this skin provides excellent grip and scratch protection as well as keeping the back clean-looking.
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I got my hands on the tp late .. been using one since last 2 months .. i enjoy both the webos and android on it ... started using it without any case/cover and the back got scratched pretty quickly (in about 2-3 weeks) ...as for the screen it is a finger print magnet like ipad2 but i just wipe it with cloth when necessary ... did not get any cracks on it as yet but a lot of scratches on back ...i finally ordered the official hp custom fit case and i find it good value for money ...
Same story, glass looks great, back looks like someone took a belt-sander to it. Alright, maybe just an orbital sander.
jhaz said:
Same story, glass looks great, back looks like someone took a belt-sander to it. Alright, maybe just an orbital sander.
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Even though this is a how-to on restoring an old iPhone 3G back, it would probably work for the touchpad as well.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-an-Iphone-Front-and-Back/
Or take it one step further and spray paint it!