I have returned one Razr Maxx for this issue. The unit I have know also has this issue. I will explain...
Your screen has to be black. I achieve this by either doing a google image search for black image or.. While hdmi out to TV (screen goes to black while hdmi out)
When screen is black and you yourself are in a dark room, example: laying in bed with lights out.
Look at your screen. You will see black blotches or black lines on your screen.
The two maxx phones i've had both show these abnormalities but... They appear differently between the two phones.
Wondering if this is a screen issue or is it some kind of glue underlying the screen.
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Do you see it when in normal usage? I couldn't so who cares.
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This will get locked. I posted last week and apparently it is normal. At first I was ready to return it but it isn't hurting screen on performance.
What I would like to know is: are there screens that do not have this?
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This will get locked. I posted last week and apparently it is normal. At first I was ready to return it but it isn't hurting screen on performance.
What I would like to know is: are there screens that do not have this?
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Missed your post about this, my bad... The screen on this phone is better than previous, but still noticeable.
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Again > These black dots on almost every S-Amoled Screen. That's glue from The Building process of the Display. Even an replacement would have them, just on an other Position
I got them, too. Just search the Forum, you're not the first one with that Question.
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My Droid Charge has S. amoled display and does not have this blemish.
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How does this affect you? If you're looking at an all black screen and looking for a speck you have major ocd. Its not the black screen with specks.... it's your ocd.
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all RAZRs have this it is NORMAL. this question comes up every two weeks
i noticed this issue with the two MAXXs i've had... never had a phone that has these screen issues, very weird.
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How does this affect you? If you're looking at an all black screen and looking for a speck you have major ocd. Its not the black screen with specks.... it's your ocd.
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You're looking at it the wrong way.. I work hard for my money. When you spend over $600 on something you use everyday - and - when you have 14 days to try out an investment you look for imperfections. OCD... No, more like protecting an investment.
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You're looking at it the wrong way.. I work hard for my money. When you spend over $600 on something you use everyday - and - when you have 14 days to try out an investment you look for imperfections. OCD... No, more like protecting an investment.
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OK. Look at it in the dark on a black screen and see what you can find. Or go to some content and see what it can do.
I have ocd too. And thanks to you I'll never put a black screen on my Razr in the dark.
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It's a AMOLED display and this is normal. All AMOLED displays have this at some degree.
I've never looked at it in a dark room. it's a phone. It's not a proofing display.
My screen has this problem as well. It def looks like a manufacturing defect, but I noticed after the 14 days so vzn wouldn't give me a new phone just a refurb. I just decided to keep it for now maybe I'll do a warranty claim later.
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Side effect of the Super Amoled display. All Razr' will have this. Exchange to your hearts content but you won't get one without it. Look at it like this though. What problems does your current device NOT have? When you exchange your device you might pick up new issues. Just keep that in mind.
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This comes up on every single forum including the Motorola Owner's forum.
Can we put this in a sticky or FAQ?
It's old. It's tired.
I google imaged an all black wallpaper and i can't see any blemishes. Am i blind?
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How does this affect you? If you're looking at an all black screen and looking for a speck you have major ocd. Its not the black screen with specks.... it's your ocd.
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lmao.... I'm pretty ocd as well... but on a black screen??? Never would have even considred it an issue unless it was noticeable during normal use....
You have to be in a pitch black room to even notice it. It can be a nuisance when watching movies in bed, though.
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. Look at it like this though. What problems does your current device NOT have? When you exchange your device you might pick up new issues. Just keep that in mind.
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especially when u consider that you may be trading your brandy new out of box device for a "refurb" that has been used hard and put away wet....
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Anyone has these? The spots are all over when the screen turns black like in text msgs or when your about to watch a YouTube video.
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133 ppl and no one has this? Is it a visual thing or a problem with my screen?
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Wow!! Well thats a new one for the razr ive seen it on the Motorola droid x and the droid x2 but not on the razr, ok 1) u press to hard on the screen 2) ur screen its over heating and its making it look that way 3) do u have ghost armor or some sort of scree protector and its just making it look that way 'my phone has ghost armor and i do have those black spots and yes i already took it off and made sure its not my screen' 4) ur screen its just defective
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well... i have those spots on my device...
take a look on this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350233
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Anyone has these? The spots are all over when the screen turns black like in text msgs or when your about to watch a YouTube video.
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Same here. I've had the phone since december but didn't notice the "spots" until the other day. Maybe they were there from the start, I don't know. Doesn't really bother me though.
No I do not press too hard on the screen. My razr hasn't gotten warm at all since I have had it. I got the first shipment of the maxx. I don't have any screen protector. Ill go to Verizon and exchange it for another one.
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if I have to pay another restocking fee for a defective device ama kill someone. At least the splashes don't show up on color just when ur in a dark room or at night and only on black background.
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if I have to pay another restocking fee for a defective device ama kill someone. At least the splashes don't show up on color just when ur in a dark room or at night and only on black background.
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LOL thats pretty common, if described by Motorola as something that is supposed to be there because of the screen type! I have it in the same conditions as you and others have spoke of. I denied it until I looked hard of enough then seen them, I have forgotten about them until now. Hehe just dont look for them and you'll be alright.
It's the screen itself and how it's made. I've read every thread on every board about this issue, and there's a lot of threads. A couple instances of people actually calling Motorola and them telling them its normal. A couple people claimed to have been on their 4th RAZR and it was always there.
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It's the screen itself and how it's made. I've read every thread on every board about this issue, and there's a lot of threads. A couple instances of people actually calling Motorola and them telling them its normal. A couple people claimed to have been on their 4th RAZR and it was always there.
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I'm on my 3rd razr and all of them had black spots but that's not why I replaced them I had stuck pixels.
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Just noticed the other day when I pulled down my notification bar. In the lower left quadrant I can see a small circle of pixels that are darker than the rest of the screen. I can only see it in a dark room with a black background. Anyone else with this issue?
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It's called "black crush" and last I heard, Supercurio was trying to develop something to alleviate it. Google search it and you should see some results
Edit: nm you do have those black blotches common in samoled screens
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Just noticed the other day when I pulled down my notification bar. In the lower left quadrant I can see a small circle of pixels that are darker than the rest of the screen. I can only see it in a dark room with a black background. Anyone else with this issue?
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Those are the "blotches" that you will hear people talk about. They are common on the Samsung SAM-OLED screens and have been a problem since the Galaxy S. If it really bothers you your best bet is return it and try another one, but that is hit or miss you might get one thats worse. Its a problem with manufacturing process of the screen (no software fix).
I guess it's kinda relieving to know it's common but not at the same time
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I guess it's kinda relieving to know it's common but not at the same time
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Yup. I got my replacement the other day and it still had it but not as bad as the first one. Chances are you're better off winning the powerball than getting a perfect amoled screen
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Was really drunk last night and noticed it while using my phone outside. Can't see it at all in normal use, but seeing it for the first time really bothered me. Well, for a whole 5 minutes at least.
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Was really drunk last night and noticed it while using my phone outside. Can't see it at all in normal use, but seeing it for the first time really bothered me. Well, for a whole 5 minutes at least.
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LOL I noticed it for the first time when I really drunk too
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To bad we don't have retina screens no blotches reported there
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To bad we don't have retina screens no blotches reported there
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It doesn't have to do with the retina displays...just the type of material. Apple and HTC use LCD variants and the manufacturing process doesn't introduce these black ink marks.
You are paying way too much attention to your phone.
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You are paying way too much attention to your phone.
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It's a $600 phone should I not??
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It's a $600 phone should I not??
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It's called mura, and is well known to previous galaxy owners. Its just one of the short comings of having the best display on earth
Ok so I've got a weird screen imperfection, it's an inch long thin lightening bolt shaped mark near the top center of the screen. It's only really visible with light blacks and greys, (and that's if your really looking for it). It's like after you shake an etch-a-sketch and you can still see a little of the line left over. Anybody else notice anything like this? I paid for this phone outright to keep my data and am unlocked and running cleanrom. I would hate to get a refurb and go through all the trouble of restoring this one and unlocking another. What would you do, live with it or get a refurb?
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Ok so I've got a weird screen imperfection, it's an inch long thin lightening bolt shaped mark near the top center of the screen. It's only really visible with light blacks and greys, (and that's if your really looking for it). It's like after you shake an etch-a-sketch and you can still see a little of the line left over. Anybody else notice anything like this? I paid for this phone outright to keep my data and am unlocked and running cleanrom. I would hate to get a refurb and go through all the trouble of restoring this one and unlocking another. What would you do, live with it or get a refurb?
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Welcome to AMOLED screens. Well known issue. Sometimes they are splotches too. Just Google it and you will find matches galore. If you switch it out you could get a worse one or a better one. Hard to say. I've got one tiny mark on mine towards the top middle. My GSIII had 3 huge splotches near the bottom.
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However, for the number of these phones that are out in the world, the percentages are very low that you will see it again.
Return it if it bothers you.
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My S3 had splotches all over the screen that ruined viewing it at night, but my Note 2 is pretty much perfect. I say take it back and see if you have better luck this time.
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Thanks for the info, I had no idea that was an issue with this display tech. I love this phone so much I was willing to try to ignore it or say hey it makes the phone uniquely mine but I do hate that my phone is a little less perfect lol.
I guess I'm going to stop by Verizon and see what they say, if they offer me a refurb I think I'll just keep what I have. If somehow I can get a new one maybe I'll ask for the grey instead of white this time? Dam, if I do that then the iPhone owners I regularly crap on will be able to talk crap about my less than perfect android LOL.
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I love everything about this phone.. accept the battery size.. HTC must have made there device to work will with the small battery given along with it, they must have optimized it somehow. Is the battery life good.. I mostly text play a few games and web browse all on 4G.. I am curious to know how the battery holds out on this phone.. please let me know!
See the thread about loving battery life a few down. Lots of love for battery life
I dont know how I missed it.. thanks!
Joel battery life is pretty good with this phone. Something to consider is that you won't be able to unlock and root phones with ota which most of them now come with. Besides that it's a great phone screen breaks and scratches easily so get some protection if you so get it
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Joel battery life is pretty good with this phone. Something to consider is that you won't be able to unlock and root phones with ota which most of them now come with. Besides that it's a great phone screen breaks and scratches easily so get some protection if you so get it
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I don't agree with what you said about the screen. Unless you tale a diamond ring to it or you live near a beach and get sand in your pocket it is hard to scratch it. And the only way to break it is to drop it on the front with no case.
I've had my phone for over 4 months and never have had a screen protector on it and it still looks the same as the day I got it.
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I don't agree with what you said about the screen. Unless you tale a diamond ring to it or you live near a beach and get sand in your pocket it is hard to scratch it. And the only way to break it is to drop it on the front with no case.
I've had my phone for over 4 months and never have had a screen protector on it and it still looks the same as the day I got it.
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I've dropped mine off a 15 foot stand... but it had an otterbox, so I guess that speaks for the durability of both the phone and the case.
As for battery life, I haven't had any gripes but I also have had to live purely off wifi for the last couple months till I get back to the states; So that could change my battery life when I'm constantly connected to a network.
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I don't agree with what you said about the screen. Unless you tale a diamond ring to it or you live near a beach and get sand in your pocket it is hard to scratch it. And the only way to break it is to drop it on the front with no case.
I've had my phone for over 4 months and never have had a screen protector on it and it still looks the same as the day I got it.
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I beg to differ. I dropped mine with nada on it on the pavement face down. yeah it was scary but the screen got a little scratched and the corner chipped a little. Thats it. It's a pretty solid phone!
Battery life on this phone is great. Lasts all day on pretty heavy use.
Thanks guys! I didnt want to get a S3 considering Im not sure when the S4 would be coming out.. on VZW. Plus I love the red and black.. But I love the specs on this phone.. I dont want to spend 200 on a GS3 with common specs ( as of most phones released ) or a Maxx HD when I can get this top end phone for the same price!
I had the Maxx HD and swapped it in for the DNA because the lag and redraws were hideous. I too was worried about the battery life but I'm 14 hours in and still at 45% today. Today is my first day with BatteryGuru post learning stage. I don't expect this type of battery life to hold up on a weekday, but I can go from the time I get up to the time I go to bed easily. I use mine mainly for Exchange, surfing, texting and calling. Don't do much in the way of games so I'm sure that helps.
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Thanks guys! I didnt want to get a S3 considering Im not sure when the S4 would be coming out.. on VZW. Plus I love the red and black.. But I love the specs on this phone.. I dont want to spend 200 on a GS3 with common specs ( as of most phones released ) or a Maxx HD when I can get this top end phone for the same price!
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Most online retailers offer the DNA for $50. Got mine a month ago from radioshack.com for that price.
i got mine and my sister's for 98$...they battery life is good unless you are a heavy user...then it drains fairly quickly...maybe after OTA has root, a kernel will help improve it
oh and, keep and eye out...if the HTC ONE's version comes out for Verizon, its better than DNA unless you want to save money for a little compromise.
I like this phone, I do agree that the One will be better, but no announcement of a verizon version..
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i got mine and my sister's for 98$...they battery life is good unless you are a heavy user...then it drains fairly quickly...maybe after OTA has root, a kernel will help improve it
oh and, keep and eye out...if the HTC ONE's version comes out for Verizon, its better than DNA unless you want to save money for a little compromise.
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In terms of build and look I like the DNA better. The one is the same size as this phone but with a smaller screen. I also prefer the 3 nav buttons at the bottom instead of 4 makes it look cooler imo. I hear the one has an aluminum casing finish while the DNA just had that nice black and red matte finish with ergonomics that fight right in your hand. The DNA is just sleeker in all aspects. But that camera in the one ifs what I wish this had along with sd card support.
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Amazon also offers it cheap
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I was actually thinking of bestbuy due to the buy back program!
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In terms of build and look I like the DNA better. The one is the same size as this phone but with a smaller screen. I also prefer the 3 nav buttons at the bottom instead of 4 makes it look cooler imo. I hear the one has an aluminum casing finish while the DNA just had that nice black and red matte finish with ergonomics that fight right in your hand. The DNA is just sleeker in all aspects. But that camera in the one ifs what I wish this had along with sd card support.
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sorry but i don't think they are the same size phones...i even double checked with a specs sheet. and i thought the HTC One had a 2 button nav?
and on that point i do like the 3 button layout but i don't find myself using the recents so much that i need a button dedicated to it...same with volume buttons haha
anyway you'll be happy with either one
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sorry but i don't think they are the same size phones...i even double checked with a specs sheet. and i thought the HTC One had a 2 button nav?
and on that point i do like the 3 button layout but i don't find myself using the recents so much that i need a button dedicated to it...same with volume buttons haha
anyway you'll be happy with either one
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I'm always jumping between apps so it's useful for me. I read the dimensions are practically identical except the smaller screen.. what about the volume buttons?
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I'm always jumping between apps so it's useful for me. I read the dimensions are practically identical except the smaller screen.. what about the volume buttons?
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You can still open the recent apps dialog on the HTC one easily.
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I'm always jumping between apps so it's useful for me. I read the dimensions are practically identical except the smaller screen.. what about the volume buttons?
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well if you use it then i guess a dedicate button is good
i was just saying i kinda hate how we have dedicated vol up and down buttons because i keep my phone on vibrate and i end up accidently turning it up or silent by accident...i hope i just like use them for stuff other than changing volume once root is out? i can't be the only guy who wants this haha..maybe use it as waking and locking device...anyway i digress... we can agree to have different opinion on HTC One vs HTC Dna
All I can say is, "Wow." I've spent the last few days using my Note 2, and kind of got used to it. Just now I fired up my DNA, and the crisp, sharp, detailed screen is music to my eyes. I absolutely love this display.
There are a lot of things to like about Samsung, but I think I'm starting to understand why people have a love affair with HTC.
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All I can say is, "Wow." I've spent the last few days using my Note 2, and kind of got used to it. Just now I fired up my DNA, and the crisp, sharp, detailed screen is music to my eyes. I absolutely love this display.
There are a lot of things to like about Samsung, but I think I'm starting to understand why people have a love affair with HTC.
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yeah i used my GS3 for a day today, and then came back to teh DNA because the new viper rom came out....and yaeh, my god, this screen kills the GS3. lol
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yeah i used my GS3 for a day today, and then came back to teh DNA because the new viper rom came out....and yaeh, my god, this screen kills the GS3. lol
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Though I do have to say, the gs4 has a nice screen too.
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Though I do have to say, the gs4 has a nice screen too.
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i haven't checked one out in person yet, but to be honest, i'm over AMOLED.
the fact that my white GS3 has banding issues on gray backgrounds (while my blue S3 doesn't..) and the fact that my white S3 also has thos infamous black AMOLED splotches when the screen is black, makes me not want to ever purchase an AMOLED screen again.
my DNA has one tiny stuck white pixel on it that i don't even notice anymore..i'd much rather live with that than the banding/vertical lines and the black splotches in the dark. samsung can keep their AMOLED; i'm diggin SLCD!
I have a nexus 7 that I use all the time when at home. When I go from the nexus to the Dna it is like night and day. The Dna screen is flat out gorgeous.
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I have a nexus 7 that I use all the time when at home. When I go from the nexus to the Dna it is like night and day. The Dna screen is flat out gorgeous.
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Agreed... The only reason I'm using my n7 right now is because it felt abandoned.
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haha yeah poor nexus... but that screen is still better than the screen on the gs3 lol.
i actually really like the n7 screen. at first I thought it was too washed out, which is sort of is... but i got one anyway and loved it. I don't use it often anymore since getting the dna, but i still really like it a lot. I'm waiting to see what the next n7 will be like with the 1080p screen. i'll probably get that and give my n7 to my dad lol
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I just checked out a gs4 , it's a really nice screen doesn't blow the dna screen away though .
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