When I have my phone flat on my desk (camera side down), I noticed it's not sturdy, the bottom left corner skid pad is off-kilter. It's not balanced like the other 3 corners and wobbles. Anyone else or is it just my phone?
Mine is just fine
Happened also with mine using Spigen SlimArmor....
Further digging, seems that the phone slightly bent (mine dropped on concrete few months ago)...
But after re-bent it, its OK now...
When I put it flat (screen on bottom) on the glass table without case, its completely flat, unlike before...
Now the wobble is gone.....
Crescendo Xenomorph said:
Happened also with mine using Spigen SlimArmor....
Further digging, seems that the phone slightly bent (mine dropped on concrete few months ago)...
But after re-bent it, its OK now...
When I put it flat (screen on bottom) on the glass table without case, its completely flat, unlike before...
Now the wobble is gone.....
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I just bought this phone used from Swappa a few weeks ago. Same thing probably happened to my phone. How did you bend it back?
I've had my Note 3 in a UAG case for a year and never noticed, but I have the exact same problem...bottom left corner can be tapped down very slightly and the other three corners are solid.
What's weird is that the wobble goes away if I move the phone to other parts of the table or rotate it. It either wobbles on the bottom left or doesn't wobble at all. Neither phone (glass down) nor case wobble on their own. Only when put together and in that one corner.
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Played with it some more and it seems like there must be *some* amount of bend given the way the phone moves and spins when glass down out of the case. Should also add that I've got tempered glass on the front, which could be invalidating the glass down test anyway.
I have a black and the slate UAG and both are good. No movement whatsoever.
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I just bought this phone used from Swappa a few weeks ago. Same thing probably happened to my phone. How did you bend it back?
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I just bend it with my hand carefully, then check it if its already flat. Repeat if still not, put slightly more force.
Remember just don't over-force. You don't wanna crack the screen.
Same on my new case installed 2 days ago.
Phone is NOT bend.
Yeah, I'm guessing this has got more to do with a slight difference in the effective height of the bottom/right (pen corner) "foot" than anything else. Perhaps it's not quite level with the other three or the case flexes enough around the pen gap to cause the wobble?
No issues with mine and I've had my Note 3 in a UAG case for almost a year now
Note 3 in UAG (white) fits perfect. Love the setup. Had the UAG on my S3 also. Combined with Tech Armor's Ballistic glass screen covers....been hooked ever since.
Same problem here, left bottom corner is a little short. You can see it clearly when you try to press the left bottom corner, the phone wobbles.
Other people got that problem or it's a detect of a few series ?
UAG Scout for Note 3
Mine does not wobble. I am using black (scout) case with my Note 3. This Note reviewer is using the same setup.
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The fingerprints on the screen are driving me nuts, and I'm thinking of trying the RainX solution floated on the forum.
BUT, I want to be sure I put it on the glass...and I'm not sure. I read around that the new ones come with 2 screen protectors. I never pulled any protectors off my screen, just took it out of the antistatic bag. I can't tell for sure if there are any on it...I seem to feel a ridge when I put a fingernail in the corner of the screen, but didn't know if the factory ones were more obvious than that.
I am a wooter...could it be that those didn't have the factory protectors? Or are they really this well installed that it's hard to know they're on?
The Gtablets haven't come with screen protectors out-of-box for awhile. Since at least late Nov 2010, I think.
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Well that would explain it, thanks.
I got mine two weeks ago and it had a screen cover on it. I put a business card on the side between the screen and body and was able to lift it up
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I got mine two weeks ago and it had a screen cover on it. I put a business card on the side between the screen and body and was able to lift it up
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Hrm...tried that, but no go. There's a ridge there, but I guess it's part of the screen...
Maybe you got an oddball?
Get a micro fiber cloth ( in the cleaning supply section most food stores) a few quick swipes and no finger prints. If you get the smaller ones, they fit nicely in most cases.
I just bought a Xoom screen protector. Its not a 100% fit, but it protects the actual screen and has a notch cut out for the webcam in the perfect spot.
The screen protector just doesn't reach all the way to the edges of the tablet, so in landscape mode there is a 1/2" gap on the left and right sides and 1/4" gap on the top and bottom.
I'd post a pic, but i dont have enough posts yet, lol.
I swear the black plastic on the bottom back of the phone is engineered to get "scuffed" the first time you set it down . Other than that I have some lint in the little gap between the screen and the metal rim around the front.
I'm not going to use cases or screen protectors so all of this can be expected, just wondering how everyone else's is holding up? Any drops yet?
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I swear the black plastic on the bottom back of the phone is engineered to get "scuffed" the first time you set it down
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Definately falls in to the "what the hell were they thinking" category.
I'm not going to use cases or screen protectors
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Wow, then I'm guessing we should all come back to this post in a month because you're proably our best durablity test example.
I HIGHLY recoomend a silicon case; protects the phone greatly, and makes it more sturdy to hold!
I got a complete package when I bought my GS2 for 5 euro.. A white and black silicon case, car charger and screen protector. Even though it isnt beautiful, I always keep my GS2 protected by a case
holding out for invisible shield now...
Absolutely fine for me, no marks whatsoever, no slow down of the software.
Have got a little dust around the edges between the edge and the screen.
i never use cases or screen protectors wether in mint or sh*t condition after 1 year who cares its time to upgrade.
sold my SGS after one year for AUD$350 and i never used a case or anything. (hopping to do the same next year with my SGS ii
Don't have any scratches or scuffs on it yet, but that's pure luck...I've managed to drop it twice and both times it landed on something soft. I love the phone but holding it can be a little awkward at times, it's angular shape and width does mean that I often have to shift my hands to accommodate it.
For that reason, I've put on a screen protector and I'm now waiting for an SGP Ultra Capsule Case to arrive. I'm hoping that will make it a bit more 'grippy' and less likely to slip out of my hands. My biggest concern is the camera lens, it seems terribly exposed there on the back of the device and it feels like I could damage it just by putting it down a bit too strongly.
Dropped mine 12 days ago. A juggle managed to launch it to a height of 5ft and then it landed totally flat screen down onto concrete with small stones on it. Shattered glass and non-working LCD.
Still waiting for Samsung to supply a replacement.
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Dropped mine 12 days ago. A juggle managed to launch it to a height of 5ft and then it landed totally flat screen down onto concrete with small stones on it. Shattered glass and non-working LCD.
Still waiting for Samsung to supply a replacement.
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.... .. my condolences. Something like that is the only reason I sometimes fantasize about getting a case.
The dust between the screen, how do we get it out? wet qtip?
I got 1 tiny scratch on the bezel around the headphone jack. It happen the second day I had the phone. I've lost hope in the couple screen protectors I've ordered. I just ordered a zagg full body protector. I've got an a official samsung case coming now.
But I have never heavily damaged a phone besides my hd2. I'm like 48 out of 50 in keeping phones in great condition while not using a consistent case.
I truly hate the silver cheap bezel on all phones. Usually the only thing I tend to scratch.
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Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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no scratches at all for me...but the dust could be removed with patience and soft brush mate.. i use one that came with my philips shave - just a tip
prodygee said:
Nope mine is fine.
No scratches, have been using it for a month. I always put it on a cloth on my desk when I'm at home.
The dust between the glass and the plastic border annoys the **** out of me. I try to scrape it out with a needle, but they're too thick.
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To remove the dust between the screen and the border all you need is compressed air. I was trying to get it out tonight by using my fingernail through a microfiber cloth to no effect. I pulled out my compressed air and that got it all out instantly.
On another note, I'm using the official Galaxy S II case until my Invisible Shield arrives in the next couple of days, hoping to convert totally to that and not have to use a case.
Can't you remove the dust in there with a can of compressed air and one of those straw attachments? Actually I might go out and buy one.
I definitely agree with the raised bottom on the back of the phone; mine's scuffed quite heavily although the front of the phone is fine, and IMO that's all that matters. A phone's meant to be used and it'll get scratches and whatnot over time.
I've got a feeling i'll be replacing this further down the track anyway since most of my phones don't look too healthy after the 18 month mark. Also have full insurance/warranty cover...if I happen to lose it they'll issue me a new one. Gotta love Korean telcos.
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Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
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Mine is the EXACT same way, I was wondering if it was just mine. Good to know its just a quirk of the phone.
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To remove the dust between the screen and the border all you need is compressed air. I was trying to get it out tonight by using my fingernail through a microfiber cloth to no effect. I pulled out my compressed air and that got it all out instantly.
On another note, I'm using the official Galaxy S II case until my Invisible Shield arrives in the next couple of days, hoping to convert totally to that and not have to use a case.
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The dust can be removed with a piece of paper too.
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AXIS of Reality said:
Mine has a slightly weird hardware quirk since I first got it - the chrome border around the glass is slightly raised above the glass on right, but slightly below the glass on the left. It's like the glass is a bit angled / tilted up on the left.
Anyone else have this?
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So your border is crome? I ask as mine as a black border
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tiny scratch at the back, at the plastic bump, fine elsewhere
Got one of these yesterday, it's a perfect fit and it barely adds any girth to the phone. It actually feels the same size in my hand believe it or not.
The only issue I have is that it leaves the top and the bottom of the phone exposed. Oh and that is pretty hard to get off the phone.
Overall, I'm very satisfied with my purchase.
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Any pics? I just ordered one off amazon yesterday
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Just got mine too. Fits really well and has a grip to it versus the stock back.
I also have this case in white. Mine is just as slick as the stock note back though. Otherwise, it fits great.
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Any pics? I just ordered one off amazon yesterday
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Posted pics in the white case consolidated thread in this subforum.
Still love this case.... I kinda want something to protect the tops and Bottoms though
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Yeah I bought this case in Indigo Blue before I got my phone and it is nice for a slim case, but I decided I needed more protection. It does leave the top and bottom edges exposed and starts out a little tight when new. I only use it for times when I need a slim case.
But the texture is nice and I really don't have anything bad to say about it.
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Just dropped my phone with this case on. I was sitting down and as I was getting up, I forgot I had the phone connected to my pc still. It yanked outta my hand and landed on the corner. Then it bounced up back into my hands, no joke lol
Not a scratch on the note! Only a dent in the case!
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Bought one of these to replace my SGP Ultra Thin which seems a touch oversized (creaks/pops when squeezed) and too slick.
Hopefully this one is a tight fit and has a texture like Incipio's Feather.
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no pics though?
The Elagio case is outstanding, will post some pics later.
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This thread is worthless without pics!
Jk, will google.
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Here are some quick pictures I snapped of the case (front and back). Its got a great matte black finish that really reminds me of the Incipio Feather I have used on the Atrix and iPhone4 in the past. This one seems more durable with the short time I have had with it- it doesn't feel like it will snap easily like other thin cases.
Its really not difficult to take off unless you have only used soft gel or TPU cases before. Just pop off one corner, then the other on the same side and the entire case comes right off. Since the bottom is open, it works in the Samsung Desktop Dock perfectly.
(Don't mind the lift/bubbles on the screen protector, the new ones are in the mail )
leaves the top and bottom edge exposed?
no good in case of drop
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leaves the top and bottom edge exposed?
no good in case of drop
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The white one is not matte... It's pretty slick. It does have a little grip too it.
The top and Bottoms are exposed, however the corners are not. So drops on the corner aren't as bad as you might expect
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I got mine yesterday. I got the matte blue.
I'm pretty sure I'm gonna return it though.
I found it actually more slippery than the stock back.
I don't mind the top and bottom exposure because I think the odds of impact at those points are slim. I think the corners are most important and I don't know why one of them has a cutout (top right). I can't see a reason for it.
Looking at my last phone's scratches the corners are where it hit the few times it fell.
As far as the exposed top and bottom I guess it was easier to mold that way...
Like I said I don't mind the exposure but I realized the bottom opening has a bit of an edge to it. Noticeable. I was holding the phone one handed and I noticed I use my pinkie finger along the bottom of the phone as a cradle.
Unfortunately, that edge is right there and was uncomfortable.
So the case is beautiful and has the looks and the feel (but a bit slippery) but the exposed corner and the bottom edge make me want to try something else.
On my tbolt I had a Seido Surface and it was perfect. Slim and added very little bulk and weight.
I contacted Seido to see if they were going to make that line for the Note and they said at this time they weren;t. Perhaps the 5 million in sales will change that...I guess for now I'll keep it naked and research some more.
I got the black and white versions of this case off Amazon. The black definitely has a better grip. The white looks great with my new white note, but like other's have said, it's a glossy finish and doesn't have the some tact feel as the black.
I also got another cheap black case that has a small frame that snaps on the front to provide a lip around the screen. It feels exactly the same as the black elago, and aside from the front screen lip, it's the same size.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-Rubbe...ccessories&hash=item41630e05d8#ht_1694wt_1396
schrochem said:
I got mine yesterday. I got the matte blue.
I'm pretty sure I'm gonna return it though.
I found it actually more slippery than the stock back.
I don't mind the top and bottom exposure because I think the odds of impact at those points are slim. I think the corners are most important and I don't know why one of them has a cutout (top right). I can't see a reason for it.
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I noticed that my case was slippery at first as well, but over time, it isn't as slippery as the stock white cover any more.
Also, the cut out on the upper right corner is to accommodate the antenna on the Korean version of the GNote. Rather than retool their fabrication process for other markets, they just used the same mold for all. At the price this thing goes for, you'd think they would've done a separate fabrication for models without the need for the cutout.
Other than that, I'm pretty happy with mine.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Magnetic-NVIDIA-SHIELD-WiFi-only-Feature/dp/B00NCZ0BMM
Half the price of the official case
No overheating
Magical wakeup when opened
I was concerned about overheating (tablet snaps into plastic mould) but gave it a shot. Thankfully I've had no issues at all.
Stand is effective, even when on uneven surfaces (on my legs for eg).
Only complaint is the cut-out for the stylus leaves a thin-ish piece of material near the (when you're looking at tablet, in portrait, from front) bottom left corner. This is starting to fold due to the way I hold my device. Purely aesthetic.
Well worth it.
Is a long time that I'm undecided between this cover and the poetic case...
Before the shield had a cover very similar to my iPad, it was very comfortable but it was silicone and not plastic.
I am concerned that the corners where plastic snaps could scratch the corners of the tablet.
Of this I really like the variety of positions, of the Poetic Case the security and do not know which one to choose.
I already bought the poetic but I think on the couch, and especially in the bed is not the best.
You could take some pictures of the cover co all sides?
Do you think can scratch the Tablet?
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graffio83 said:
Is a long time that I'm undecided between this cover and the poetic case...
Before the shield had a cover very similar to my iPad, it was very comfortable but it was silicone and not plastic.
I am concerned that the corners where plastic snaps could scratch the corners of the tablet.
Of this I really like the variety of positions, of the Poetic Case the security and do not know which one to choose.
I already bought the poetic but I think on the couch, and especially in the bed is not the best.
You could take some pictures of the cover co all sides?
Do you think can scratch the Tablet?
Sorry for the english
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I take it out occasionally to switch the SIM. Maximum five times since mid-November. There's no damage and no scratches.
I guess it depends on how often you plan on removing the tablet from the case.. The more you do, the higher the risk of damage I suppose.
Its 00:30 for me right now, so no pics I'm afraid. I guarantee you there is no damage though.
If you need to see how sexy the tablet is the pics @Amazon are accurate
(Your English is fine.. Even better than some English natives )
I got this one:
Fintie NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet SmartShell Case - Ultra Slim Lightweight Stand Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep Feature for 2014 NVIDIA Shield 2 Tablet 8 Inches, Map Brown from amazon
(Sorry i cant post links)
2 weeks ago And I am very happy with it
I bought this for now:
http://www.amazon.de/Fintie-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-H%C3%BClle/dp/B00NPYHA9M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1419934693&sr=8-5&keywords=nvidia+shield+tablet+case
But it remains straight only on a desk, constantly falls on the legs and in the bed.
The plastic part of your should be the same as mine, but from the Amazon's photos I do not understand if the bottom edge (the opposed of the volume paddles) is complete or are present only the corners as like mine.
What worries me of the mine, is that the angle at the top right, makes a slight movement even when the cover is on the Tablet.
I would not want that over time took away the paint
graffio83 said:
I bought this for now:
http://www.amazon.de/Fintie-NVIDIA-SHIELD-Tablet-H%C3%BClle/dp/B00NPYHA9M/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1419934693&sr=8-5&keywords=nvidia+shield+tablet+case
But it remains straight only on a desk, constantly falls on the legs and in the bed.
The plastic part of your should be the same as mine, but from the Amazon's photos I do not understand if the bottom edge (the opposed of the volume paddles) is complete or are present only the corners as like mine.
What worries me of the mine, is that the angle at the top right, makes a slight movement even when the cover is on the Tablet.
I would not want that over time took away the paint
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Yeah, the bottom edge is complete. It also has a small extra edge to secure tablet when standing at an angle. Didnt exen notice that until looking just now.
Just took tablet out of case again, still no marks/scratches/damage =)
This is the one I snagged - http://www.ebay.com/itm/381088580670?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I'd been holding out for an official one since I liked the official one so much on my tegra note. The issue was the price. The official one was always way more expensive than third party ones. I find the one I"m using (similar to graffio) just does not do a good job of standing on its own but seems to be an excellent case to hold and protect the device.
Ive heard some complaints of people saying that the Standing Clear View cover is causing scratches on the screen in the corner area where the circle on the lid of the cover is. Is there anyone here that has experienced this? Also, could you post pictures of the scratches?
If you've used the cover for some time, and DONT have scratches from the circle, I would love to hear from you too.
For how long have you used the cover? Do you keep your phone with other stuff in your pockets/purse/whatever? Are you happy with it?
Yep just noticed them recently. They appear as a cluster of horizontal light scratches in the area of the magnet. Took it to Samsung store and the first thing they ask is am I pressing down on the magnet...
I've used the clear view cover since I got the phone 3 months ago. No scratches on the phone's screen, but the outside of the cover has a couple scratches now.
Usually have the phone in my (relatively clean) pocket.
I guess it's something to look out for if you're near sand or such like, but it isn't a problem on normal days.
Yes - scratches where the disc touches the screen. It's possible that around the disc dirt got in and I didnt notice. I do clean off the screen and the slightly rubberised inside daily but I still noticed scratches. Also the rubber coating on the inner left side (the bit with the disc) is starting to come off on the screen. A few times every day I have to clean the screen of this coating in the 4 corners.
I've had the case on since day one. nearly a year now. Very annoyed that a £50 case has done this.