So... I thought that the surrounding silver bezel was metal.... looks like it, feels like it, but I have made a discovery. Around the s pen area some of the metal began to scratch (not on the s pen, on the phone itself) and it seems like white plastic under there! If this is true I am extremely disappointed. I know almost all of the phone is plastic, and it feels solid, I feel as though the bezel being plastic makes this "premium" phone cheap. Hopefully they will use real metal in the Note II.
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I had the international note before this one and the paint on the bezel wore of from using a gel case that I bought from the att store. Kind of sucks.
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The last time (and only time, to my knowledge) that Samsung used metal on their phones was the Captivate. And if it were metal it would feel cold. It is well known that Samsung uses plastic construction, and HTC/apple users scoff at it, but I don't mind one bit. My Note and Infuse, as well as my captivate, all have rock solid build quality...no creaking, cheap feeling plastic. It fooled you, haha, that should say enough about how well Samsung builds using plastic. Plus, if you drop your phone, plastic will absorb more energy than metal would, saving the internals and screen of your phone more effectively. Not to mention, plastic is less dense and massive, therefore it will have less momentum when it hits the ground, further increasing the durability.
Different definitions of build quality for different people I guess. Haha.
Also, whenever anybody scoffs at Samsung using plastic, I scoff at their screens. Nothing compares to Super AMOLED. And the screen is what really makes the phone IMHO.
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The last time (and only time, to my knowledge) that Samsung used metal on their phones was the Captivate. And if it were metal it would feel cold. It is well known that Samsung uses plastic construction, and HTC/apple users scoff at it, but I don't mind one bit. My Note and Infuse, as well as my captivate, all have rock solid build quality...no creaking, cheap feeling plastic. It fooled you, haha, that should say enough about how well Samsung builds using plastic. Plus, if you drop your phone, plastic will absorb more energy than metal would, saving the internals and screen of your phone more effectively. Not to mention, plastic is less dense and massive, therefore it will have less momentum when it hits the ground, further increasing the durability.
Different definitions of build quality for different people I guess. Haha.
Also, whenever anybody scoffs at Samsung using plastic, I scoff at their screens. Nothing compares to Super AMOLED. And the screen is what really makes the phone IMHO.
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I agree that it feels solid, and I was originally put off by the plastic construction. However, I decided to pre order it anyway. Never even held a Note or gs2 in my life. When I got it, I noticed the build quality was very nice. I never had the creaking of the battery cover like some other users. I intend to only use Samsung phones as my daily drivers from now on (if they continue their Note like)
I hope they figure out a way to keep the paint on better next time. That is what this was really about. I have a speck candy shell on my phone (which is tearing at the s pen area) and any bear part of the phone's bezel has paint wearing off.
I have to admit the screen is amazing. I came from a 3gs so I had no previous use of high density displays. I compared it to my sister's iPhone 4s screen and even she said mine was better.
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I agree that it feels solid, and I was originally put off by the plastic construction. However, I decided to pre order it anyway. Never even held a Note or gs2 in my life. When I got it, I noticed the build quality was very nice. I never had the creaking of the battery cover like some other users. I intend to only use Samsung phones as my daily drivers from now on (if they continue their Note like)
I hope they figure out a way to keep the paint on better next time. That is what this was really about. I have a speck candy shell on my phone (which is tearing at the s pen area) and any bear part of the phone's bezel has paint wearing off.
I have to admit the screen is amazing. I came from a 3gs so I had no previous use of high density displays. I compared it to my sister's iPhone 4s screen and even she said mine was better.
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Ah, gotcha. Yeah, I guess I don't mind scuffs on the body of my phones really. My infuse and captivate both got handed down to my parents, so its not like I am trying to keep it perfect for resale or trade. I also use my phones naked about 95% of the time, only put a case on when I'm drinking or doing something heavy duty, so by the time they get to my parents, the paint is a bit worn from jeans pockets, but the device is still rock solid and they're happy. Haha. I also don't usually use screen protectors either ever since I started using swype, as nothing compares to the actual glass for that. Though I've had great luck with gorilla glass, no major scratches on any of my 3 samsungs, I just sprung for the glas.t for my note.
And Samsung better friggen continue the note line...I can never go back to a smaller screen. Haha
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I'm looking at screen protectors right now. I decided to get the Otter Commuter case. Reviews say the included screen protector is terrible. So I'm getting a second one. I've look at a few. Moshin, Skinomi and invisibleSHIELD so far. I'm only getting a screen protector, not a whole-body cover.
I've heard some good reviews about invisibleSHIELD, but many say it gets dirty fairly quick. (Around the edges). Anyone have any first-hand experience? Any other recommendations?
Yes, I used it, and I hate it. With InvisibleShield, the screen doesn't feel as smooth as other screen protectors that I've used (PowerSupport USA, Belkin, Griffin, etc.) It seems to have a sticky feel to it when you're using the screen with IS.
I got a moshin for free from the atnt rep. Prob the easiest and cleanest protector I ever put on. It's antiglare, but has a nice finish.
Ill order two. I'll need to replace one eventually. Thanks.
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the Moshi, at least the one I got at ATT, says you can peel it off, wash it and then reattach it to the phone. It even recommends cleaning it by taking it off the phone. I can't wait to see how that really goes...
Between my wife and myself, we've had InvisibleShields on iPhone, Cappy and HTC Aria. Both of us are happy with them. I will agree with a previous poster that they can get a slightly "sticky" feel to them, but I find they are much better, in terms of long term wear and consistency, than either the static or dry adhesive types. They clean up very nicely with LCD screen cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
As of early last week, Zagg didn't have IS available specifically for the ATT version of the SGS2, so I took the advice of a poster on another thread and bought a pair of Int'l SGS2 protectors from ArmorSuit for about 10% the price of the Zagg product (the paraphrased advice was "for wet-applied screen protectors, they are all the same, buy the cheapest one"). To this point they appear extremely similar to the IS, so I may stick with them.
Hope that helps...
I used invisible shield and body gaurdz, out of those 2 I like the body gaurdz the most.
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All those "military grade" screen protector feels the same... lol
I've used it on my old iPhones. They are pretty useless, you lose the screen quality and the touch and feel of it.
They don't protect the screen at all, their warranties only cover the plastic not the screen so it's pointless. Only use for the covers is on the back of a phone since they get a lot of surface damage.
I would just get any type of cover and not waste 20+ on name brand military grade protectors.
i used a few different ones on the captivate. but i loved the Invishield one the most. i liked the more rubber texture and it is insanely tough. The same one has been on the phone for 2 years so far and it still looks great.
I hate them. They are crappy and they seem to lower the quality of the image of the screen. I can't stand the feel of them. The best one I've used so far were Realooks. I used that on my Captivate and my wifes HTC. After putting it on, the image quality stays the same and it doesn't look or feel like there is a protector on there. I don't plan on using one for this phone.
Just to add a little bit - no matter what you put over your screen, you are going to impact your image quality some - whether or not it is noticeable to you is a matter of several factors:
a) quality of the screen protector
b) how well it was installed
c) how much damage/scratching/smudging is on the protector
d) how attuned the user is to image quality
Personally, I find wet mount protectors much easier to install in a high quality manner and get less bubbles/loss of clarity compared to dry mount protectors.
This military shield thing I got cheap installed very nicely, and after a day of it being on and the microbubbles working out, I personally notice minimal impact on image quality.
I work at asphalt plants (a very dusty and dirty environment with numerous hazards to phones) so I am uncomfortable with not protecting my screens. I would rather have something damage a $20 (or $2 in my current case) plastic screen protector that is easily replaceable than damage the glass of my $550 device. In fact, I once had the Aria in my pocket when an asphalt sample container I was carrying broke open, spilling 330 degree hot mix asphalt all over my side and into the pocket with the phone. After digging the asphalt out of my pocket along with the phone (yeah, it was toasty and I was in a hurry ) I picked all the rocks and sand off the phone (which was also in a silicone sleeve type case) and cleaned it up with a little of the solvent we use. No permanent damage. I'll stick to screen protectors....
I decided to order the skinomi protectors. I'll see how they are. It is a wet application, so I hope everything goes well.
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That is incorrect. Go get a zagg invisibleshield, and then put it on. they go on easy, and in return they degrade easier.
If you live near a mall with a Ghost Armor installation location, GO THERE. Their(as well as zaggs) prices are are steeper than your average 3pack for $12, but they install it for you.
I used invisibleshield/body guardz for 2 years before these guys put them out of business in my local mall. Their material is the same, EXCEPT it is thinner and MUCH MUCH MUCH more natural feeling. It does not feel grippy, and it is still extremely protective. The only thing is that your screen will look like crap for about a day. after that day, it should clear up and you'll hardly even notice the orange peel effect that zagg's have so much of.
I will recommend these guys for my screen protection any day.
I just ordered an invisible shield for my gs2. Should be arriving with my case mate pop case....everyone has their own opinions but I've always been happy with zagg products
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ive used ishield before on my nokia. it did have that rubbery feel or sort ! thought it was easy to install. on the other hand ive tried skinomi? same wet application but it feels smoother. i currently use it on my touchpad
In my experience very overpriced, and it gives the orange peel effect.
I guess they do actually work if you dont mind compromising screen clarity/image quality.
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That is incorrect. Go get a zagg invisibleshield, and then put it on. they go on easy, and in return they degrade easier.
If you live near a mall with a Ghost Armor installation location, GO THERE. Their(as well as zaggs) prices are are steeper than your average 3pack for $12, but they install it for you.
I used invisibleshield/body guardz for 2 years before these guys put them out of business in my local mall. Their material is the same, EXCEPT it is thinner and MUCH MUCH MUCH more natural feeling. It does not feel grippy, and it is still extremely protective. The only thing is that your screen will look like crap for about a day. after that day, it should clear up and you'll hardly even notice the orange peel effect that zagg's have so much of.
I will recommend these guys for my screen protection any day.
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You are talking about Ghost armor right?
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I picked up a cheap anti glare protector from ebay 4 for $4 lol quality is great. Easy to install. I just dont see why spend so much $$ when ther are cheaper options x)
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I have used iShield before on my iPhone; but prefer the hard screen shields as they are less "sticky" for swiping with the fingers like the one that came with the TPU case for my SGS2. I find that the soft ones with the solution spray is more sticky for some reason maybe for grip as some do wrap the whole phone with iShield.
This phone has to be one of the slickest coolest looking phone i ever owned. I can't appreciate the overall design and the feel of the device enough. But just like everyone else i dont want the phone to be damaged or have scratches. I've pretty much tried all the cases for gs2 from casemate to sgp (all of them), and yet i just can't seem to be satisfied with the look of it. So im wondering how many of you sacrifice protection for style and vice versa.
I just ripped my screen protector off and took it out of the case. Phone is too nice to have anything on it. I don't care about the scratches anymore. LOL. Just hope I don't drop it!
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I also don't like the look of cases on the phone. I don't like scratches, so that forces me to take care of my phone.
I had a captivate and survived with no scratches on the screen and only minimal scuffing on the underside after a year.
My biggest gripe with cases, covers, and skins is they deter from functionality in my experience. My dad got a captivate, and got an otterbox case. It made it so much harder to touch the buttons. I have never tried a screen protector on this phone, but every other phone I have had them on has been a bad experience. They Peel, bubble, scratch, fog, etc. Plus they made the screen less responsive.
I know that's risky, but I am vigilent with my phone. It only goes in an empty pocket, always screen side in. I never leave it somewhere my young kids can reach. I take this risk because I feel the screen responsiveness is worth it. The lightness and thinness of the phone are things I really like about it.
The one case I have began to consider is the aluminum ring type reviewed in the accessories section. It doesn't make the phone thicker, not much heavier, doesn't protrude in a way that may block the buttons, and is available in colors I like. However, its expensive IMO.
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quarlow said:
I also don't like the look of cases on the phone. I don't like scratches, so that forces me to take care of my phone.
I had a captivate and survived with no scratches on the screen and only minimal scuffing on the underside after a year.
My biggest gripe with cases, covers, and skins is they deter from functionality in my experience. My dad got a captivate, and got an otterbox case. It made it so much harder to touch the buttons. I have never tried a screen protector on this phone, but every other phone I have had them on has been a bad experience. They Peel, bubble, scratch, fog, etc. Plus they made the screen less responsive.
I know that's risky, but I am vigilent with my phone. It only goes in an empty pocket, always screen side in. I never leave it somewhere my young kids can reach. I take this risk because I feel the screen responsiveness is worth it. The lightness and thinness of the phone are things I really like about it.
The one case I have began to consider is the aluminum ring type reviewed in the accessories section. It doesn't make the phone thicker, not much heavier, doesn't protrude in a way that may block the buttons, and is available in colors I like. However, its expensive IMO.
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I whole heartedly agree with you as I'm the exact same way! One thing I love about the design of this device is that when placed in you're pocket upside down with screen side in you can easily get a good grasp on it but grabbing the hump on the bottom of the phone. My inspire felt like a sheet of ice compared to this!
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Hello,
. About 3 weeks ago I got an S4. That makes me the 4th of 5 people I know with them. The first three all have cracked glass. I thought they were just abusing their phones. Last night at a concert my phone slipped out of my pocket while sitting. It fell a foot and a half. I am now the fourth to have a cracked screen. A foot and a half. I will save you the stories of what my Motorola Droid and DNA took without any damage at all. I just paid $600 for this phone, I'm not paying $200 to get the glass replaced.
The 5th person is my wife. She accepted the S4 on performance recommendations. Hers is not cracked yet, but she only got it 2 days ago, we'll see how long it lasts. Why yes I could buy a nice case like an otterbox to protect the phone, but then why would I buy a thin, lite weight phone? Why didn't Samsung just use some real material such as gorilla glass instead of the cheap crap?
I am truly disappointed in this product.
The S4 has gorilla glass 3, the latest release of gorilla glass. Did any of these people you mentioned have cases on their phone?
Cheap crap? You realize they used Gorilla Glass 3? I've dropped mine caseless with no issues.
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The S4 has gorilla glass 3, the latest release of gorilla glass. Did any of these people you mentioned have cases on their phone?
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Hmmm maybe Gorilla Glass 3 is the windows vista of glass! My first s 4 had 2 scratches on it right out the box...
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Balsta said:
Cheap crap? You realize they used Gorilla Glass 3? I've dropped mine caseless with no issues.
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accually gorilla glass has been tested, not with just phones, and they're prone to be anti-scratch, but they are compacted and thinner then most cellphone glass screens, so even if it is gorrilla glass 3, i might not scratch as bad, but since its compacted glass, and slightly thinner, its prone to crack and break easier(under circumstances), hence why its a thin phone, some smartphones are thick cause the glass and parts, to make a compacted phone its almost taking the risk of becoming fragiler the thinner it gets, like mica, but more expensive lol
Otterbox Commuter Case....sweet as colors and really nice case, get yourself one!
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Hello,
. About 3 weeks ago I got an S4. That makes me the 4th of 5 people I know with them. The first three all have cracked glass. I thought they were just abusing their phones. Last night at a concert my phone slipped out of my pocket while sitting. It fell a foot and a half. I am now the fourth to have a cracked screen. A foot and a half. I will save you the stories of what my Motorola Droid and DNA took without any damage at all. I just paid $600 for this phone, I'm not paying $200 to get the glass replaced.
The 5th person is my wife. She accepted the S4 on performance recommendations. Hers is not cracked yet, but she only got it 2 days ago, we'll see how long it lasts. Why yes I could buy a nice case like an otterbox to protect the phone, but then why would I buy a thin, lite weight phone? Why didn't Samsung just use some real material such as gorilla glass instead of the cheap crap?
I am truly disappointed in this product.
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That is very interesting. I am wondering if yours is some of the early run phones? Up here in Canada, I haven't heard of any cracked glass yet. And from what I have seen, the S4 has a metal ring around it or is in a metal case now something like an Iphone style. I am wondering if the clearance are too tight and that caused it to crack. We may see a second gen phone if this is the problem and more have the same issues.
Now for the other post about scratches. Ya, I have a very slight scratch on mine. I don't by all of this damage, scratch resistance glass. Although I have an S3, they say that they tried scratching the screen with a key and it didn't scratch. A key has dull edges and aren't always in a pocket with a phone. Mine was scratched with a piece of paper. As that is all that was in that pocket.
Still fragile
As I said, I know 5 people now with S4's. All have damaged screens from minor issues. The only one that doesn't is only 3 days old.
I had a case on it but have to get a new one because the case doesn't fit with the QI charger receiver in it. Mine fell 1.5 feet, I was sitting in a chair at a concert and it slid out of my pocket. 1.5 feet, gorilla glass should be able to take that without issue, but that is definitely not the case with this phone.
If I wanted a big, thick phone from an otterbox I'd have bought a big thick phone.
i know 4 people with S4's who have had them since launch, and none of them are broken.
one of them even just uses the holster shell case.
then again, i don't think any of my friends are really irresponsible with their $650 pieces of technology.
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Hello,
. About 3 weeks ago I got an S4. That makes me the 4th of 5 people I know with them. The first three all have cracked glass. I thought they were just abusing their phones. Last night at a concert my phone slipped out of my pocket while sitting. It fell a foot and a half. I am now the fourth to have a cracked screen. A foot and a half. I will save you the stories of what my Motorola Droid and DNA took without any damage at all. I just paid $600 for this phone, I'm not paying $200 to get the glass replaced.
The 5th person is my wife. She accepted the S4 on performance recommendations. Hers is not cracked yet, but she only got it 2 days ago, we'll see how long it lasts. Why yes I could buy a nice case like an otterbox to protect the phone, but then why would I buy a thin, lite weight phone? Why didn't Samsung just use some real material such as gorilla glass instead of the cheap crap?
I am truly disappointed in this product.
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Lol it is gorilla glass.
Even so, gorilla glass is just glass after all. Glass is brittle, it will break upon shock.
If you want a phone that isn't as fragile as these new smartphones, you might want to get one of those old Nokia phones that has plastic screens.
i love how people cry when they drop a phone and it breaks.. like what are you expecting? I know it has gorilla glass but that doesnt mean it wont survive everything. you forget its GLASS.... it is insanely fragile and can be affected by many many factors that will cause it to either survive or not survive even the smallest of drops. temperature, humidity, height, weight load behind it, fracture point and the list goes on.
it is glass, it will break, dont be surprised when you drop it and it cracks. but yes gorilla glass should help reduce them but you have no idea what kind of stress factors went on in that glass.
remember, cars have airbags, have made car insanely safe for people yet people still get injuries and even death from car accidents. airbags cant save you every time. same goes for gorilla glass.
Here is a video from Samsung showing the S4 endurance test. http://youtu.be/K4f9gQ7b6Gg There is a thread in the Verizon S3 forum that was similar to this one. Some people said the phone was bullet proof, some said it was fragile. I think it depends on how the phone lands on a hard surface as to whether it breaks or not, hence the discrepancy.
Not sure I agree with the perspective, since a lot of folks are not engineers, or may have had more resilient phones (once with less glass) before this. Case in point, the S3 handles drops better, but a relative point and both will crack on a hard surface and if the impact is an acute angle (a corner). The more surface glass and less bezel, the more likely a display crack when kinetic energy needs displaced (a drop).
On top of that reality of physics, Samsung have gone way out of their way to pimp how tough the S4 is lately. Perhaps giving some consumers a false sense of security, along with the Gorilla glass misnomers (assumptions it will not crack).
Has there ever been a phone releases without people complaining about how weak it is? I read the same things about my galaxy nexus.
Sometimes they break. It happens. I've dropped mine from shoulder height without a case... Only a nick... And do you know what that means?
Nothing. It means absolutely nothing. With such a small sample size I am unwilling to make any sweeping claims about all S4s. Unfortunately I may be in the minority.
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same here... mine fell out of my pocket and cracked instantly.
Wait so because your glasd cracked all of a sudden all s4's are fragile and break easily? No, it all depends on how you drop it. If you drop any phone face first it'll crack.
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I must have not read the line that said S4's are shatter proof.
Seems the only absolute in all this is glass can break if you drop it.
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from what I have seen, the S4 has a metal ring around it or is in a metal case now something like an Iphone style. I am wondering if the clearance are too tight and that caused it to crack.
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It's not metal is plastic just kinda looks like metal.
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You probably need the Active S4, I have pretty thin tpu case on mine, dropped it a few times. No problems here. Always get some kind of case.
Have you seen any wearing, clipping, or dull of the silver/metallic side of your phone?
Yep. Kinda sucks
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Just from normal use or your dropped your phone?
Had my Note 3 for two months with heaps of usage, even dropped on concrete once (no damage done), and there's no signs of damage to the silver, and it's just as shiny as the day it came out of the box.
I'm hesitant to believe that ^
I have some blemishes on the brim of the silver bezel just from applying a screen protector with a credit card (which I'm assuming scratched it)
i dropped my phone a few time, some at 5', the silver trim is pretty soft so it had a dent and 1 small chip in it. But other that that, it is surprisingly durable. Other people look at it and are surprised that I don't have a case on it
No case at all and got my Note 3 on January 10th and I have absolutely no signs of wear on the back or on the silver sides/rim area with 5-8 hours of screen time most days
dropped mine from 3 inches out of my jacket pocket on accident. HUGE gouges on corner silver area. Luckily since its soft its able to be sanded / polished. I used 1500 grit sandpaper and went to town on it. then polished with aluminium polish to refinish it . Still some deep scratches, but much better.
what about the camera area?
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what about the camera area?
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Mine's spotless there too, and I always lay my phone face up.
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I'm hesitant to believe that ^
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I'm definitely with you!!
So they dropped their phone on to concrete and there's 0 signs of damage or use!?!? I am NOT buying that....
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I've dropped mine a total of 5 times (3 on tiles and 2 on lino) and only have a few small nicks out of the paint. Luckily each time I dropped it, it landed screen up?. Camera lens is still scratch free aswell and I won't be case-less for much longer, slim armor on it's way.
Here's a couple of shots of the chip. I was using a macro lens to get close and one thing I noticed, there was quite a few micro scratches all around the rim. Even holding the device right up close to your face you couldn't see them but under magnification they're visible.
The OP in the linked thread has also done quite a number on his note, poor guy.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50879545
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I just put a skinomi skin on it.
the difference between having a thin tpu case and nothing is staggering.
you wouldn't think it'd be much, but the phone feels and handles so much better without a case.
I dropped it one and the 'skin' picked up blemishes and there's a small crack in the tempered glass protector.
The actual screen was fine.
I threw mines out the 2nd floor Window and it survived......no really yea I don't believe what he said neither
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I'm definitely with you!!
So they dropped their phone on to concrete and there's 0 signs of damage or use!?!? I am NOT buying that....
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When my phone hit the concrete it hit face-up, so the back cover took all the impact. No damage aside from a small mark on the back cover, which is easily replaceable anyway. Guess I'm just lucky, haha.
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Weird question to ask, but is it worth risking your new expensive phone by not giving it some basic protection like a screen protector or thin case?
I mean, I get it, the Note 3 is great naked, but there's a reason why you should wear a helmet when you ride on a motorbike.
nicholaschum said:
Weird question to ask, but is it worth risking your new expensive phone by not giving it some basic protection like a screen protector or thin case?
I mean, I get it, the Note 3 is great naked, but there's a reason why you should wear a helmet when you ride on a motorbike.
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I had my Note 2 that didn't quite make it into my pocket, and landed on the side on concrete from about 3 feet up. Cracked the screen completely. When I got my Note 3, I armored it up. First with Otterbox, then with ZeroLemon battery (worth it, IMHO, due to the increased power availability and the case for about the same price as an otterbox). I like the feel of the otterbox, but the ZeroLemon power is definitely the driving factor in what I want.
All told, I will never have an uncased smartphone again, until they can make the glass and electronics shock proof to at least 40gs. Just my opinion.
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B.D.
No case here and still in prestine condition. I do baby my phones and make sure my pockets are clean with no key or sand. The faux leather back really helps. I understand why people use cases. I just hate using cases.
nicholaschum said:
Weird question to ask, but is it worth risking your new expensive phone by not giving it some basic protection like a screen protector or thin case?
I mean, I get it, the Note 3 is great naked, but there's a reason why you should wear a helmet when you ride on a motorbike.
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I do plan on getting a case, and I've already got a tempered glass screen protector on the way, so I don't plan to run with a naked phone forever. I just like the way it feels without a case though.
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Absolutely no drops ever, always in a car holder and always in a pocket with no keys and I have 8 pieces of Chrome missing. I'm am beyond pissed about it and for those that don't see it yet, I'm sure it will start happening to you unless I just got a defective phone
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Please, no "that's what she said" jokes. Rate this thread to express how you think the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge feels in-hand. A higher rating indicates that it's comfortable to hold for long periods of time, even in one hand. Resist the urge to say "TWSS" just now. Seriously.
Then, drop a comment if you have anything to add!
Only 3 stars from me for the way it stays in hand. Curved edges both sides make the phones edges sharp hence difficult to get a proper grip. Also double sided glass makes it slippery.
Wish the back of the device was as round as the edges on the front. Similar to the normal S7. That's a joy to have in your hands.
This phone just fits perfectly in your palm. The curved back makes a world of difference. However, it is slippery. I would love to keep this device naked, but it just doesn't seem like the best idea. Because of its glass back, it also is a fingerprint magnet.
I find myself opening apps I didn't mean to open lol
Fantastic phone otherwise..
Feels pretty good, but I feel the S7 is better. S7E is kinda difficult to hold comfortably cause you don't want to touch the edge screen. Only reason I'm sticking with the edge is the battery.
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Coming down from the Note 4 to the S7 Edge, the size here is a huge improvement in terms of ergonomics. You need giant hands to comfortably palm a Note. This feels just right. It rests on my palm and my fingers don't have to strain to secure the device. The glass does feel slippery but it's a beautiful piece of hardware. I was sure I wanted to go back to a regular 5.1" Galaxy S7 but the feel of this device won me over.
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Ergonomics are bad. Its impossible to properly operate with one hand without touching the edge. Bad design; form over function. When holding it in landscape mode, your right thumb becomes useless because youll hit the multitask button with your palm before touching the left side of the screen.
Btw my hands are large, but skinny.
I'm not overly impressed on this front. I've had mine for a little over a week and I'm already getting used to it though, soon I'm sure I won't notice it at all. It is VERY slippery though.
Not a huge case guy
I don't like using cases and after trying out my girlfriends S7 Edge without a case for a couple hours its way to slippery compared to my Nexus 6P. Anybody use it without a case and have luck? I haven't dropped a phone in 2 years and feel I would with this phone lol.
It's just a hair too wide. Had to return the first case I got as the covers for the buttons made it too wide, and go with the Samsung slim protective cover. Even still, it's just a fraction too wide for my hands, tho I'm getting a bit used to it - I'm still getting the wrong inputs sometimes trying to swype/type one-handed.
Most expensive-feeling smartphone I've ever held (incl. iPhones), and the ergonomics are pretty good, but it doesn't feel perfect. I guess it comes down to the size of your hands, but I have rather big palms, so it could've been a little more rounded on the back. Still, it feels comfortable to hold it, and I don't really have any complaints.
I love the on-hand feel. I have smallish to medium hands...and could quite easily use it one handed...BUT the edge palm rejection just isn't sufficient. I and forever making accidental touches. It almost seems like those light edge touches confuse the phone...and random links/apps get selected in the general area.
Coming from a 6P, this is far easier to use...but contemplating the s7 rather than the edge.
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I always use cases on my phones and on 6p, the Spigen Neo Hybrid made the phone huge, on S7 Edge it's perfect. When I had my LG G3, I felt that a 5.5 inch screen it's the best and I feel that again. Even S6 Edge+ seemed a little too big. And the edges help the phone to appear slimmer in hand.
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Naked s7 edge feels good in hand. But in led case_ awful. That's why I took it out from it. I enjoy phone more this way.
Now the Edge has curves in all the right places lol great in hand feel (Would of liked more pronounced curves) but it's by far better than the S6 Edge....overall I'm not Complaining
Monkey Slut said:
Naked s7 edge feels good in hand. But in led case_ awful. That's why I took it out from it. I enjoy phone more this way.
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Since the screen is so big and tall, hows the one handed used? (Not the software one handed mode). I rarely used the one handed software on my note 3 because it just felt weird. But I'm curious how easy it is to handle the phone in one handed. Personally I would have preferred this phone to have like a 5.2inch screen but that's just me.
Well, I personally can't operate the phone with one hand. It's too big for me. Its a little bit problematic, but the screen and phone overall is worth it.
Had to get a case for it. Picking it up from a flat surface without a case is not very comfortable, its just to slippery and I know it wouldn't be long before the dreaded drop to the floor.
There isn't enough to hold on to when lifting it off of a flat surface, which for me makes it a lot more difficult than picking up pretty much any flat screen phone.
Took a bit getting use to the edge screen without getting false touches from hitting the edge of the screen, but the case pretty much solved that also.
So over all I'd say in hand feel without a case is poor enough that I would of passed on this phone, but with a case, almost as good as any of my previous flat screen phones.
It's just bad, the Edges don't provide functionality that would justify this bad handling.