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I was just wondering around and found this: http://www.ghost-armor.com/HTC/717.html
i was actually surprised to see our devices were supported since we dont have otterbox or seidio.
has anyone tried this?
There are a couple references to the product if you search. I wish there was a kiosk in Houston. I would try one if it was installed by someone who has done it dozens of times. I doubt I could get it right on my own and good installation is key to these things looking good.
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There are a couple references to the product if you search. I wish there was a kiosk in Houston. I would try one if it was installed by someone who has done it dozens of times. I doubt I could get it right on my own and good installation is key to these things looking good.
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Yeah i know about zagg but everyone says ghost armor is the best and what not
Likin' the white carbon fiber...idk about spending that much for some sticky plastic tho..
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I have owned Ghost Armor on my old TP2 and my current Dinc.
As far as the back cover goes, I really don't see how much it really protects. Just basically lets you keep the same feel of your phone and look (clear protector) and protects from scratches.
The screen protector, I feel is one of the best available. If you install it correctly you barely know it's there.
As a test I took my Touch Pro 2 and rubbed the screen all over the cement sidewalk, the screen was still the same as when I bought it used. Also makes scratches on your screen disappear. The ghost armor seems to go back to its normal form and it was left almost brand new with faint scratches. I recommend it to anyone.
And, they offer a life time guarantee no matter what. Just pay shipping/install fee.
How do you guys like your Amaze? I'm looking to buy one and switch to t-mobile, as I'm on PagePlus and can get more for the same price.
And as for the price of the "Stick Plastic" It is fairly expensive $20 for the screen, but you can replace it as much as you want. I normally got a new one every 2-3 months just for the heck of it. It doesn't leave your screen with anything sticky either.
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Likin' the white carbon fiber...idk about spending that much for some sticky plastic tho..
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I have owned Ghost Armor on my old TP2 and my current Dinc.
As far as the back cover goes, I really don't see how much it really protects. Just basically lets you keep the same feel of your phone and look (clear protector) and protects from scratches.
The screen protector, I feel is one of the best available. If you install it correctly you barely know it's there.
As a test I took my Touch Pro 2 and rubbed the screen all over the cement sidewalk, the screen was still the same as when I bought it used. Also makes scratches on your screen disappear. The ghost armor seems to go back to its normal form and it was left almost brand new with faint scratches. I recommend it to anyone.
And, they offer a life time guarantee no matter what. Just pay shipping/install fee.
How do you guys like your Amaze? I'm looking to buy one and switch to t-mobile, as I'm on PagePlus and can get more for the same price.
And as for the price of the "Stick Plastic" It is fairly expensive $20 for the screen, but you can replace it as much as you want. I normally got a new one every 2-3 months just for the heck of it. It doesn't leave your screen with anything sticky either.
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my brother got one baked on his iphone 3gs a long time ago and i didnt even know he had anything on his phone, it never got a scratch or anything. they seem to be really high quality products so i wouldnt mind paying $30
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my brother got one baked on his iphone 3gs a long time ago and i didnt even know he had anything on his phone, it never got a scratch or anything. they seem to be really high quality products so i wouldnt mind paying $30
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Yeah if their put on right they're amazing, nearly invisible.
Worth the money all the way. When you go to sell the phone a lot of the time the main selling point is the screen. Back cases can always be replaced and cases cover up sides.
Nice to see a fellow houstonian on the board! My brother ordered it for his GS2 - very simply install! He did it himself.
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I was talking about Ghost Armor. They have kiosks too.
A little late on this one, but I would like to say I am happy with my Ghost Armor.
I was in SF and they have a kiosk at the Serramonte Mall. So I happen to be in town with my new Amaze and I first went looking for Zagg because I had great experience with them. But the 2 locations I called didn't have anything available in stock for the Amaze.
So I was walking the mall and saw Ghost Armor. 15 bux for the front screen protector and 5 bux to install. I figure I would let the guy put it on. He put it on and baked the phone for a little bit and it came out looking fantastic. It feels great and I would recommend them. They also say the material is forever warrantied. And as long as you have most of it left, you can bring it to a kiosk and pay 5 bux and they will install a new piece of armor. And I am going to assume that is pending availability of the product.
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A little late on this one, but I would like to say I am happy with my Ghost Armor.
I was in SF and they have a kiosk at the Serramonte Mall. So I happen to be in town with my new Amaze and I first went looking for Zagg because I had great experience with them. But the 2 locations I called didn't have anything available in stock for the Amaze.
So I was walking the mall and saw Ghost Armor. 15 bux for the front screen protector and 5 bux to install. I figure I would let the guy put it on. He put it on and baked the phone for a little bit and it came out looking fantastic. It feels great and I would recommend them. They also say the material is forever warrantied. And as long as you have most of it left, you can bring it to a kiosk and pay 5 bux and they will install a new piece of armor. And I am going to assume that is pending availability of the product.
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do they actually "bake" it? i dont like the sound of that lol
They put it in a type of air circulation box, not really baking it, but speeding up the process of evaporating the water they used to apply the protector.
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it does seem to somewhat "bake" it though. the box circulates air but it also produces a certain amount of warmth, kinda get iffy whenever I have a replacement screen protector applied.
that said, it works far better than zagg (which ive used for all of my previous devices) the only downside is that it produces small visible dents in the screen protector after time, none that inhibit the safety of the device but do take away from the aesthetic of the screen.
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We go to that mall every time I visit Daily City.
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do they actually "bake" it? i dont like the sound of that lol
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Bake was probably the wrong word... They do put it in some sort of box and the phone does come out warm. They do turn the phone off before applying the screen protector. The warmth of the phone from the treatment would be similar how warm a phone gets after some extensive usage.
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We go to that mall every time I visit Daily City.
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Right next to Colma and all the dead people......
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Right next to Colma and all the dead people......
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I graduated from Jefferson HS and lived on C Street in Colma.
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Inspired by the case in the link below, I am on a quest to make a case. If anyone wants to make some with me, let's talk. If someone is interested in doing a rugged metal/rubber/Plexiglas case for their note, and has some tools to help (like a CNC router) we can both put in work on different parts and get some nice cases. (Such as, I powder coat them and make the rubber inserts, and you machine the aluminum blocks. We both pay equal prices for the parts, but labor is free because we both contribute to it) that is just an example, let's talk or give me advice please! Here is the post that I made before:
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Yes. I'm considering asking someone how much it would be to rout a case from aluminum (unless I can do it with a dremel?) And then make some sort of mold for a rubber insert. I can also get a Plexiglas front cover cut (its not guerilla glass, but it'll do and is cheaper to replace) I can get the aluminum decently cheap (by the pound) and if I get some routing bits I'm sure I can figure it out. The hardest part is the machining of the aluminum and the molding of the rubber.
As for paining, I can get it power coated (lasts about 10 years!) For a few bucks.
Anyone have any ideas? The only thing in concerned about is the headphone plug cover, but that can be otter box style rubber, as long as the outside is metal
Does anyone know how to mold rubber? Or would I be better off buying a silicone case and making a two piece aluminum shell, 4 screws on it in each corner and the plexi screen protector sandwich in between. Also a camera/flash protector of some sort.
So here is what I need to know:
1)How to make the speaker waterproof
2) how to mold silicone/rubber for a custom phone case
3) how to machine aluminum with average tools (no workshop available unfortunately)
4) how to do the machining and molding cheaply
5) design for the spen area. I don't see an easy way to plug that to make the case water resistant
6) antenna issues...
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http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/lunatik-taktik-shockproof-rugged-iphone-case-video-22-06-2012/
Gah. Saw this on macrumors and fell in love. Is there anything like this for the galaxy note?
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http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/lunatik-taktik-shockproof-rugged-iphone-case-video-22-06-2012/
Gah. Saw this on macrumors and fell in love. Is there anything like this for the galaxy note?
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I don't know of anything like that for the Note. But if you do find anything, please post it in this thread! That thing looks awesome!
It looks like its not even availble for the iphone yet. The case is a kickstarter project.
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I like this one https://www.mophie.com/juice-pack-PRO-Rugged-case-for-iPhone-4-4S-p/2120_jppr-ip4-blk.htm
The gf loves it, and temps me all the time to switching my Galaxy Note to an iPhone 4s...
Nothing like that will ever come to Android. Sad.
This is really sad. If I had access to a cnc router, I would make a few metal shells and mold some rubber inserts. I want a rugged case, but not like the otter box. Something that is actually high quality. I mean metal, rubber, and guerrilla glass! For $25 (I think) more than the otter box defender!
I am always jealous of the cases for the iPhone. I can't find any that make me happy, so I *carefully* use my phone naked.
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None of those are metal...
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The note would be monstrous with that. It makes the iPhone look bigger than the Note. What the hell do you need that much protection for? Phone insurance and a tpu case is all anybody should ever need
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The note would be monstrous with that. It makes the iPhone look bigger than the Note. What the hell do you need that much protection for? Phone insurance and a tpu case is all anybody should ever need
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I don't have insurance. I just forgot to get it and honestly it seems like a rip off. I used it on my old Garmin Nuvifone G60 once but that was because I dropped it out of my second story window by accident (long story) every phone after that has never had insurance. I wanted it for the note, but I have been going strong since march 19th and its still in one piece
But with an awesome case like that I can throw my phone at the ground for no reason and not break it!
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Finally a reason to want an iphone!
Only design flaw I see is the internal electronics.
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Finally a reason to want an iphone!
Only design flaw I see is the internal electronics.
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And the software...
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The only thing I am truly envious about in regards to apple products is the mind blowing assortment of accessories. :/ Darn. I would definitely invest in this even though I have insurance on my phone, it still is a pain.
But back to your needs, you want a metal phone case? Otterbox seems similar but do you not like the rubber/plastic aspect of it?
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The only thing I am truly envious about in regards to apple products is the mind blowing assortment of accessories. :/ Darn. I would definitely invest in this even though I have insurance on my phone, it still is a pain.
But back to your needs, you want a metal phone case? Otterbox seems similar but do you not like the rubber/plastic aspect of it?
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Yes. I'm considering asking someone how much it would be to rout a case from aluminum (unless I can do it with a dremel?) And then make some sort of mold for a rubber insert. I can also get a Plexiglas front cover cut (its not guerilla glass, but it'll do and is cheaper to replace) I can get the aluminum decently cheap (by the pound) and if I get some routing bits I'm sure I can figure it out. The hardest part is the machining of the aluminum and the molding of the rubber.
As for paining, I can get it power coated (lasts about 10 years!) For a few bucks.
Anyone have any ideas? The only thing in concerned about is the headphone plug cover, but that can be otter box style rubber, as long as the outside is metal
Does anyone know how to mold rubber? Or would I be better off buying a silicone case and making a two piece aluminum shell, 4 screws on it in each corner and the plexi screen protector sandwich in between. Also a camera/flash protector of some sort.
So here is what I need to know:
1)How to make the speaker waterproof
2) how to mold silicone/rubber for a custom phone case
3) how to machine aluminum with average tools (no workshop available unfortunately)
4) how to do the machining and molding cheaply
5) design for the spen area. I don't see an easy way to plug that to make the case water resistant
6) antenna issues...
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Anyone have advice?
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Just trying to be realistic here. I don't think you will be able to create such a case yourself since you barely have a clue on where to start.
Just look at your list:
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So here is what I need to know:
1)How to make the speaker waterproof
2) how to mold silicone/rubber for a custom phone case
3) how to machine aluminum with average tools (no workshop available unfortunately)
4) how to do the machining and molding cheaply
5) design for the spen area. I don't see an easy way to plug that to make the case water resistant
6) antenna issues...
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You're basically asking us how to do the whole thing.
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Just trying to be realistic here. I don't think you will be able to create such a case yourself since you barely have a clue on where to start.
Just look at your list:
You're basically asking us how to do the whole thing.
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I'm asking for advice. I can do it, but it might not be the best way. Except the antenna issues. I'm clueless on that
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I'm asking for advice. I can do it, but it might not be the best way. Except the antenna issues. I'm clueless on that
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This one is pretty sweet.
http://www.sweet-armor.com/6-sweet-armor-gnote
If you can use a CNC machine you're welcome. I might try to make one of these for a final in my CNC classes in the fall.
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This one is pretty sweet.
http://www.sweet-armor.com/6-sweet-armor-gnote
If you can use a CNC machine you're welcome. I might try to make one of these for a final in my CNC classes in the fall.
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I love love love bumpers. But they don't offer enough protection IMHO. But wow. Those are really nice finishes
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They do look quite nice. Protection for what the screen?
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They do look quite nice. Protection for what the screen?
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And back
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I'm asking for advice. I can do it, but it might not be the best way. Except the antenna issues. I'm clueless on that
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That is an awesome looking case. BUT making it out of aluminum rather than plastic? Aside from the weight, folks report signal loss with bumpers let alone a full metal enclosure. It would be the equivalent of a Faraday cage.
ASUS goofed with the Transformer Prime's completely aluminum case which caused more than a few issues with GPS. The higher resolution follow up model fixes this with an ugly plastic section across the top.
Apple fwiw, mostly accounted for their iPhone's metal case by placing antenna(s) behind the non-metallic logo.
My other suggestion would be to do a mock up just to get a sense of the size and practicality of a case this size - draw it up and cut it out of wood.
Definitely following this thread. I love this kind of stuff.
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Just curious, when I was researching which phone to buy I read some posts from other carrier forums that screens tend to break very easily from short distances or even in a pocket. Havent seen posts for VZ yet. Im very careful with this probably too careful
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Just curious, when I was researching which phone to buy I read some posts from other carrier forums that screens tend to break very easily from short distances or even in a pocket. Havent seen posts for VZ yet. Im very careful with this probably too careful
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Haven't broken the screen but the frame of this phone is crap coming from Motorola. It's hit the ground twice from less than 3 feet and has 3 rather large dents in the housing. Once was falling off the seat in my car to a rubber all season floor mat which shouldn't do crap but left a dent. I'll give samsung the nod on internal hardware but the chassis is awful. A friend of mine dropped his from about waist high onto the edge and shattered his screen.
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Haven't broken the screen but the frame of this phone is crap coming from Motorola. It's hit the ground twice from less than 3 feet and has 3 rather large dents in the housing. Once was falling off the seat in my car to a rubber all season floor mat which shouldn't do crap but left a dent. I'll give samsung the nod on internal hardware but the chassis is awful. A friend of mine dropped his from about waist high onto the edge and shattered his screen.
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I have a pretty extensive history with Motorola and have come to the same conclusion. I had my phone on my bed and accidentally dropped my belt on the top right corner of the phone and it left a noticeable indention. I immediately went out and bought a case for the phone even though I've never worried about one with any previous phone.
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if you afraid the screen would be broken, you should buy Nokia mobilephone. otherwise, you could buy a phone case to protect your mobilephone.
Almost tonight but my headphone cord save my life
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My blackberry Torch
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Just curious, when I was researching which phone to buy I read some posts from other carrier forums that screens tend to break very easily from short distances or even in a pocket. Havent seen posts for VZ yet. Im very careful with this probably too careful
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I have blackberry torch. i never dropped my handset. :laugh:
My phone feel maybe a foot, if that onto concrete and the screen cracked from the corner. The screen still works, the touch buttons still work. Just a crack. Luckily GeekSquad covers accidentals. I ended up getting a SlimArmor case form SpiGen. Did some small drop tests on my sidewalk. Seems to protect it pretty well.
yeah the frame does suck. mine creaks lol its not fully pushed against the body. silly Samsung
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We were chilling at our friends place and my friends was on dinning table when he woke up from the chair his phone fell down!!!!
But still he has not a single scratch on his phone. Guess How???
Luckily, there was clothes down the phone his lazy-nes saves his phones life.:laugh::laugh::laugh:
yay
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I have dent on a corner
You people are rough on phones. I've never dropped a single phone in my life, it's always first on my mind when I move around.
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You people are rough on phones. I've never dropped a single phone in my life, it's always first on my mind when I move around.
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that must be exhausting
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that must be exhausting
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Not really, I'm just a careful person, takes no extra effort at all. Nothing not worth preserving a $600 phone, anyway.
i got mine last Wednesday. love it...been super careful with it and was going to get a case yesterday on lunch...when i got to work i grabbed the phone from my console and went to get out of my truck and the phone bumped the steering wheel causing it to fly out of my hand and onto the pavement i pick it up and the outer glass is complete spider webbed and cracked all down it....sucks ....since i just got it Verizon hadn't activated my insurance or some BS so now im fighting with them to get it replaced...the insurance co don't want to do it...sigh...all else fells i found these outside case with the glass(no lcd) for 12 bucks on ebay.....:crying:
i had the razr before this and have dropped it multiple times with no cracks....
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i got mine last Wednesday. love it...been super careful with it and was going to get a case yesterday on lunch...when i got to work i grabbed the phone from my console and went to get out of my truck and the phone bumped the steering wheel causing it to fly out of my hand and onto the pavement i pick it up and the outer glass is complete spider webbed and cracked all down it....sucks ....since i just got it Verizon hadn't activated my insurance or some BS so now im fighting with them to get it replaced...the insurance co don't want to do it...sigh...all else fells i found these outside case with the glass(no lcd) for 12 bucks on ebay.....:crying:
i had the razr before this and have dropped it multiple times with no cracks....
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Which is why I got this! video says it all :good:
http://us.cygnett.com/smartphone/sm...olution-black-galaxy-s4-silicone-pc-case.html
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Which is why I got this! video says it all :good:
http://us.cygnett.com/smartphone/sm...olution-black-galaxy-s4-silicone-pc-case.html
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wow that looks like a good case
I carry my new phones around like they're a newborn child, won't put it in a pocket that has anything else in it or near the desk/nightstand edges. It's all about minimizing risks - like not trying to carry too many things at once.
With that being said, there's a 100% chance I'll drop this phone at some point. My GS3 survived a couple major drops with a few small dents in the corner .... as much as I like the look/feel of the GS4 a million times more than the GS3, I feel like the reduced bezel size and straight/rigid edges won't be as durable.
Get a case guys!
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You people are rough on phones. I've never dropped a single phone in my life, it's always first on my mind when I move around.
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that must be exhausting
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Not at all. Been 2 years since I've dropped one. It's a little weird but I get kind of attached to technology and take care of it. I'm the kind of person that doesn't want a single scratch on my phone and I hate cases so I just don't drop anything and nothing belongs in my right pocket but my phone
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berfles said:
You people are rough on phones. I've never dropped a single phone in my life, it's always first on my mind when I move around.
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that must be exhausting
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Which is why I got this! video says it all :good:
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I just got a Spigen Neo Hybrid case. It's slim and sexy, but now I'm concerned it won't offer much protection for anything but the shortest falls. I'll have to check out this one.
I got mine on release day, and haven't dropped it once. I carried it for a few days with no case to enjoy the slim profile of the phone. Bought an Incipio case for it and seems to do the job. Of course like I said... haven't dropped it. I plan on picking up that Neo Hybrid as well, its gorgeous! :good::highfive:
Obviously any case will offer more protection, and this was a very expensive phone no doubt... But I dont want to get a case other than switching out the replacement back battery cover, because once you put a case on it, it makes it even larger or my hands. I love the thin profile of the note 3 and with gorilla glass it wont scratch easily, Im super careful when I set it down on flat surfaces and if I drop it well thats the chance I'll take. I also like the chrome accents and the silvery edge that goes all around the phone, any case besides a replament back cover will obviously cover the silver fake metal sides that go all around the phone.
so is this a question? looks like you already made your decision on the matter.
obviously, any accessory is an option, not a requirement. accidents happen. cases protect the phone in those incidents. it'll also keep the original housing of the phone in better condition than the usual wear and tear if you're looking to sell it later on.
If you choose not to use a case, that's perfectly fine.
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so is this a question? looks like you already made your decision on the matter.
obviously, any accessory is an option, not a requirement. accidents happen. cases protect the phone in those incidents. it'll also keep the original housing of the phone in better condition than the usual wear and tear if you're looking to sell it later on.
If you choose not to use a case, that's perfectly fine.
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I'd love to go naked, the thin profile of this phone is terrific. But I'm too scared so this is why i like the official Samsung flip covers that replace the back cover. They maintain the thin profile but at least offer some more protection than going naked. As a great bonus they turn the screen on and off when you open and close the cover respectively.
Its not if you don't plan to sell anytime soon. Screen protectors degrade image quality and most non OEM cases look tacky.
I got the slim fit spigen case. Initial trial of it, although it's probably not adding a whole lot of weight, it feels like it is compared to when I was running naked for the first couple weeks while waiting for it to come in. I've since opted to run naked. I do have a slim armour spigen coming in for days where I will be a bit more active or if I'm mounting it onto something.
IMO, flip cases are annoying because I snap photos all the time, and the flip cases simply get in the way requiring me to hold it with two hands when other cases just one hand operation to snap works. As well unless it's the s-view ones, its super annoying to flip open everytime you want to check something small like the time.
My phone itself is naked.
I can't stand flipcases, as the flap keeps getting in the way of everything. (I'm a woman, so I have even less chance of holding it in one hand, Meaning I always have the flap in the palm of my hand.)
Screen protectors look ugly, are a nightmare to apply and reduce the screen quality. My phone goes nowhere near my keys, so it's not needed.
I am keeping an eye out for an aluminium backcover, but so far there's very little of them. Those that are available don't ship outside the US.
I do keep the phone in a walletcase when it's in my pocket or on the table. This way I can lay it on top of the case so I don't scratch the camera: http://shop.golla.com/epages/Golla.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/Golla/Products/G1406
I admire you naked guys really, I don't dare that my 700€ device could drop and brake. It's a huge device in hand and if you do a work that is hard the phone eventually will drop, also you cannot grab it fully with 1 hand. Offcourse I love also the slim naked feel of it but I don't risk it. Atm I have a clear bumber and a tempered tr glass till my Spigen case arrives and I feel secure.
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It's silly to not have a case on a $700 device that you use throughout each and every day. I work in cellular retail and every time someone brings in a broken smartphone without a case I ask them about it, and their response is always along the lines of "I'm always super careful and this has never happened before!" and half the time they don't have insurance either.
Accidents happen, which is why they are called accidents; no one can be 100% sure they won't have a careless moment. Not to mention sometimes it's someone ELSE'S carelessness that can end with your phone being broken.
Verizon has a thin shell case (with optional holster) that provides a little grip, a handy kickstand, and most importantly a bit of a raised edge along the screen and camera. It probably won't help much for a 6 ft drop on concrete, but it's definitely better than nothing at all and will at least help prevent scratches if you are against screen protectors.
Schlanz said:
Not to mention sometimes it's someone ELSE'S carelessness that can end with your phone being broken.
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If you give someone else your $1000 phone, even to hold for a second, you're an insult to evolution and would do well to remove yourself from the gene pool.
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If you give someone else your $1000 phone, even to hold for a second, you're an insult to evolution and would do well to remove yourself from the gene pool.
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Uhm. That someone ELSE is very often a child, so a case is necessary, and, genes already passed on, jackalope.
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Uhm. That someone ELSE is very often a child, so a case is necessary, and, genes already passed on, jackalope.
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I was not referring to you in person.
But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
Also, what's a jackalope?
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But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
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You'll change your tune quick if/when you do have kids
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I was not referring to you in person.
But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
Also, what's a jackalope?
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2nd......what's a jackalope....sounds like a coded curse parent's use. I shall remember!
my last three main daily driver phone I ran naked. Asus PDA (plastic screen), T-Mobile dash, HTC evo 3d. There were some other pretty boss phones in that mix of the last ten years but those were the phones I loved. Non of them had screen protectors or cases. I got my NOTE3 and now I have been protector/case concerned. The device is just so thin and so jewelry like that I'm going to wrap it up tight and see if it adversely effects the experience. Not Otterbox tight, I never understood that methodology. I'm going glass screen protector and slimmest of cases. Unles there is an artful reason to do otherwise which I think is possible. But I need a Golla bag without Zipper or carbineer, just dual belt loop. A saggy bag with a big velco flap that I can use as a transport mechanism. Hard clip holsters suck. I want padded sliding desert bag style low profile, that I set on my belt in the morning with loops and forget about until night. A few years ago Golla had that exact thing. Now they don't. I'm just going to sew myself what I want out of canvas until the market catches up. Horizontal belt clip? are you kidding me?
1 question? Are you mad? This phone? Naked? This is a precious baby you don't go naked with this. It's that awesome I'm waiting for the otterbox.
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my last three main daily driver phone I ran naked. Asus PDA (plastic screen), T-Mobile dash, HTC evo 3d. There were some other pretty boss phones in that mix of the last ten years but those were the phones I loved. Non of them had screen protectors or cases. I got my NOTE3 and now I have been protector/case concerned. The device is just so thin and so jewelry like that I'm going to wrap it up tight and see if it adversely effects the experience. Not Otterbox tight, I never understood that methodology. I'm going glass screen protector and slimmest of cases. Unles there is an artful reason to do otherwise which I think is possible. But I need a Golla bag without Zipper or carbineer, just dual belt loop. A saggy bag with a big velco flap that I can use as a transport mechanism. Hard clip holsters suck. I want padded sliding desert bag style low profile, that I set on my belt in the morning with loops and forget about until night. A few years ago Golla had that exact thing. Now they don't. I'm just going to sew myself what I want out of canvas until the market catches up. Horizontal belt clip? are you kidding me?
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What.....huh...you lost me !! Some where around Albuquerque.
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You'll change your tune quick if/when you do have kids
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No, not very likely; I'm asexual. Me having children is something that'll never happen.
I occasionally teach 6-12 year olds for a day. (a few friends of the family are primary school teachers, they sometimes ask me to do photography, tech or design classes for them.)
Not a chance in hell am I letting them touch my phone. Or my tablet. Or my laptop. Or my camera. Or anything else that could easily be damaged.
Also, according to Google a jackalope is a rabbit with antlers.. Is Google on drugs or is that actually correct?
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I was not referring to you in person.
But letting a child hold your 1000 dollar phone is even more idiotic.... I would not let it hold a 200 dollar phone, let alone something that costs more than the average car.
Also, what's a jackalope?
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Your $700 N3, wait I mean $1000 N3 costs more than the average car? You don't let anyone touch your phone? My girl can use it anytime she wants, if she needs it. My godson could as angry birds on it anytime as well... It's only a phone. It's insured, and of not, easily replaceable. The day any material possession becomes more valuable than a person in my life, is a sad day indeed.
PS- I absolutely love my phone too. Just not as much as people in my life.
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Also, according to Google a jackalope is a rabbit with antlers.. Is Google on drugs or is that actually correct?
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This is correct. Remember Americas Funniest Home videos from years ago?
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Your $700 N3, wait I mean $1000 N3 costs more than the average car? You don't let anyone touch your phone? My girl can use it anytime she wants, if she needs it. My godson could as angry birds on it anytime as well... It's only a phone. It's insured, and of not, easily replaceable. The day any material possession becomes more valuable than a person in my life, is a sad day indeed.
PS- I absolutely love my phone too. Just not as much as people in my life.
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Yes, 1025 USD, it's 750 euros here. Welcome to Europe.
I'm 22, you don't seriously think people my age can afford cars over that price I should hope. Certainly not in this economy.
I suppose that's the difference, I don't have such people in my life.
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This is correct. Remember Americas Funniest Home videos from years ago?
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Only by name. I tend to avoid SBS6 and RTL4.
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anyone tried one of these they look like the buisness but what they like in real life?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproo...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2c78cf659a
Personally I wouldn't trust it. Had a look and there is just so much wrong with it. If you dont mind the bulk and perhaps believe it is rain resistant it might be worth it but not willing to experiment.
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anyone tried one of these they look like the buisness but what they like in real life?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Waterproo...lePhonesCasesPouches&var=&hash=item2c78cf659a
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There's a thread on here if you look on here for it the case is called the Love Mei case, there's also a review or two on youtube. They're water resistant not proof people have said, and they have caused a drop in signal for some as well I almost got one but there seemed to be a few issues that made me not get it. Also Spen is impossible to pull out unless when you put it in you only do it partially in.
Looked at that thread and thought it was a different case cause it was also a lot cheaper
It'll probably interfere with the reception, being made of aluminium
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Man you guys must have big hands! I'm going leaner not heavier.
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and they have caused a drop in signal for some as well
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that alone is good enough reason (for me) to pass on this
I know someone who has this for an s4, it's ridiculously heavy and looks just as ridiculous imo
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yes they work. NO they are not waterproof YES they are water resistant if your careful. I had one 6 inches under water for 1 minute no problem.
YES they do block signal a little bit. yes they do make it harder to hear and be heard (a little) and yes it muffles the ringer a bit.
the red metallic one is quite nice looking. I got the yellow one from Love mei. VERy rugged very durable very heavy.
get rained on? drop it in the sink? get splashed on outside? your most likely A ok.
drop it in the pool and yank it out quick?. 50/50 odds. go scuba diving and your screwed.