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Build Quality ?

Hi all,
I'm thinking about buying a Touch HD but I'm wondering about the build quality.
What about the rubber coating of the rear face? Does it easyli peel?
Same question for the coating of the power and volume buttons.
I really don't want a device which fwill soon feels used.
I'm a bit fussy with these kind of device...
Thanks!

I think its a good finish quality, like the diamond in front, and the Kaiser on the back (rubber-like).
But hey, it's my opinion!
When I grabbed for 1st time, I said it was a well build phone and still have that idea.
Cheers.

I've not noticed any problems with the quality of them. The touchy-feely (technical term ) back cover is like the Elf, which I have not had a problem with at all. The hard buttons don't really have a coating on them, but I suppose like anything, with enough usage it may show signs of wear.
The case is sealed with no gaps, the screen is flush with the rest of the case... It's great quality. There's a reason it was called Blackstone. It really is like a black stone.

Strange question
This is my 4th HTC Device Polaris,cruis,Diamond and finaly Blackstone.
I didn't notice bad build quality before and the only thing I can say is that the Hd seems a least equal or even better than the other one , especially for the screen .
Still all of this dveices have one big throwback :
IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THEM CLEAN.

does it have some creaky sounds or something like this??
thx

The frame around the screen is it metal or plastic?
As for the diamond the frame is metal which I really like but the pictures of the Blackstone I have seen so far I suspect it is plastic.

srmz said:
The frame around the screen is it metal or plastic?
As for the diamond the frame is metal which I really like but the pictures of the Blackstone I have seen so far I suspect it is plastic.
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its metall
and the backside is of a high quality plastic (feels like rubber)

THe paint on the back does have that tactile textured feel kinda like rubber I suppose (fetishist phones?.... ;-) ) - it's the exact same 'feel' [same paint finish I'd guess?] and look as my old Motorola Z3 phone - I was always concerned that would show shiny signs of wear around the edges etc - NEVER ever did - and it was used hard for a good year or so.
I'm hoping that this is the same finish as that - certainly appears to be

BerreZ said:
Still all of this dveices have one big throwback :
IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP THEM CLEAN.
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lol tell me about it. They are the mobile equivalent of getting glass desks, tables etc. Look good but will drive you insane at how quickly they attract fingerprints, dust and the like
For what its worth 2 other aussies got their HD today and pretty much said what others have mentioned. Front looks and feels good and the back has a solid rubbery feel to it good for grip.

Nexus build quality?

How is Nuxus build quality?
As good as Hero or HD2?
Gaps, plastic feel?

feels pretty good.
half of the case is made from metal. the other half is plastic.

it feels rock solid. the screen seems to have an oleophobic coating on it, because any fingerprints are kinda hard to see (theyre still there tho), and can be wiped off with just one wipe of a cloth.
The front of the phone all around the screen (the lighter looking frame) is metal, and wraps around all the sides and to the back of the phone (the back of this metal frame is where the engraving goes). The rest of the phone (bottom edge of the front, and much of the back of the phone) is a soft-touch plastic that feels really comfortable in your hand. Design was clearly carefully thought out to be solid and durable and comfortable at the same time.

Feels really good in your hand and pocket. It feels fragile and makes you scared to think what would happen if you drop it. Other than that it is built from quality material, and has an absolutely gorgeous screen.

that might not be the build quality talking but rather the amount of money you blew to get this thing in your hand lol

The build quality is EXCELLENT. With the Mytouch side by side, it makes the MT3G look like a kids toy...seriously.

Well worth the money . I've always been very paranoid with any of my Android phones and dropping them. The G1 not so much cause it was like a tank.

guys how about the loud speaker? does it sound good or as other HTC's cheap speaker lousy sound?

PapaDocta said:
guys how about the loud speaker? does it sound good or as other HTC's cheap speaker lousy sound?
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Curious to know too.

Build quality is great to me.
PapaDocta said:
guys how about the loud speaker? does it sound good or as other HTC's cheap speaker lousy sound?
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My initial impressions are that it's a bit clearer, but also tinnier than the MT3G/Magic.

that's the only draw back for me for all htc's phone! bad camera quality and speaker ... i think i will just keep the hd2 till the xperia x10 comes out.. it should have really good build quality

mine fell about 50 cm onto my hardwood floor. Nearly shat myself. Not a scratch, still in one piece, although I didn't see how it landed so don't know the exact circumstances

Feels somewhat fragile to me, but it could be because it's new and I don't want to drop it. lol.
There is a weird gap beneath the battery cover where you can actually see the SIM card through at some angles.The weird camera bulge on back it seems like it's dying to pick-up some scratches.
Doesn't seem to have the Olephobic screen of the Hero or 3GS. Seems very well constructed overall though.

PapaDocta said:
that's the only draw back for me for all htc's phone! bad camera quality and speaker ... i think i will just keep the hd2 till the xperia x10 comes out.. it should have really good build quality
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I'm with you there. I've always loved the quality of SE products and I'm really wanted the X10, especially since it will have AT&T 3G and a much better camera. I've seen some demo shots from the camera and they look pretty amazing for a camera-phone.

I think it's a good idea to treat your phone with an invisibleSHIELD ..
I hate it on the Magic for six months now .
http://www.zagg.com/

PapaDocta said:
guys how about the loud speaker? does it sound good or as other HTC's cheap speaker lousy sound?
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external speakers are typically going to be thin as is this one... for speaker phone use you do not want a thick or bassy sound or else people talking will start to sound muddled...
its really not bad though, ive been listening to pandora at about 60% and i didnt hear much whitenoise when i played a steady hi frequency sound (dog went ape**** though haha)

Have you felt the quality of Sony mp3 players lately?
PapaDocta said:
that's the only draw back for me for all htc's phone! bad camera quality and speaker ... i think i will just keep the hd2 till the xperia x10 comes out.. it should have really good build quality
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Feels nice and well built. Maybe because I'm coming from BB Bold I'm worried that it might just fly off my hand or snap if I hold on to it too tightly.

sexiest phone i've ever seen, let alone owned

Feels comfortable and well built. But it is a little slippery, so I' I just ordered a Silicone Gel Phone Cover Case for extra grip & protection!

People complaining about "lightness" & "cheap feeling" of phone

People complaining about "lightness" & "cheap feeling" of phone
I dont get it. Sure its incredibly light but it doesnt feel cheap at all. Very solid and the fact that its made mostly out of plastic. I love it...

I just wish the plastic had more grip,its too slippy as is. But I agree is does not feel cheap in any way.

Same here. This is my first touchscreen and it actually seems like it has a good heft to me. I think those who say it's "light" are used to phones that weigh considerably more so they're more apt to notice a difference.

I never thought the phone was looking cheap The gel case I got from tmo adds to the weight, and actually the phone benefits from it IMHO

I actually like the slickness. Slides in and out of my pocket with zero effort. But this phone in no way feels cheap.
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SykesAT said:
I just wish the plastic had more grip,its too slippy as is. But I agree is does not feel cheap in any way.
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If you get the Tmo case it actually is a really good case until more starts to show up on the market.
I agree with all the phone doesn't feel cheap to me and I love how light it is!!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. Its light, but not cheap light, it feels well built. Its made mostly of plastic, but I didn't expect anything else.the plastic seems durable to me when removing the battery cover. Hell, if it was made of metal like many people want I think it would be way too heavy.
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Love the thinness and lightness but every time someone calls me, the phone makes a rattling sound when vibrate is turned on.
Even after removing the back cover, it still rattles.
Its only after i grab the phone that the rattling stops.
That definitely gives an impression that its cheaply built.

@psychedelic
If your Vibrant rattles, take it back. Mine doesn't do that at all.
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Mine rattles,...... On the surface that it is sitting on. And it stops when I grab it with my hand.
Not too helpful, I know.
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long term durability and appearance
i got the vibrant to replace my hd2 cuz winmo just wasn't doing it for me.. its much lighter and it looks nice.. but when I look at it, I can't help but think what it will look like 6 months down the road. the i see the paint on the shiny metal band coming off, i see the plastic clips on the back cover breaking, i see the plastic cracking all around. I know a good case will hide this, but just as with any nice purchase, i want it looking as new as possible for as long as possible, and I just don't see that happening with this plastic phone.

skesseks said:
Mine rattles,...... On the surface that it is sitting on. And it stops when I grab it with my hand.
Not too helpful, I know.
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Mine rattles even on a soft surface like a car seat so definitely something related to the phone. Anyone else have the same problem?

After using an N1 or just about any E-series (metal) Nokia, the Vibrant feels incredibly cheap. Heck, even the oldest iPhone makes it look cheap, except for the screen.
It's not as bad as the G1, but I knew about the build quality going in...as long as the hardware works I can deal with the sub-par packaging and finish.

kugeln said:
After using an N1 or just about any E-series (metal) Nokia, the Vibrant feels incredibly cheap. Heck, even the oldest iPhone makes it look cheap, except for the screen.
It's not as bad as the G1, but I knew about the build quality going in...as long as the hardware works I can deal with the sub-par packaging and finish.
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Build quality? Whats wrong with it?
To each his own I guess, cant please everyone.

We need to get a petition going for an official metal back plate.
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Uh no we don't. I'm fine with my plastic back. That's why you have aftermarket cases and covers for. I love having a light phone. Who wants more weight on them anyway?
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Tairen said:
Uh no we don't. I'm fine with my plastic back. That's why you have aftermarket cases and covers for. I love having a light phone. Who wants more weight on them anyway?
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There's nothing wrong with light, as long as it's built well. As a matter of fact, I prefer light. My N900 was heavy and bulky; the Vibrant is so much more pocketable.

A metal backplate without plastic over the antennas will cause us nothing but signal issues in weak areas. It would have to be like the iPhone but with an extra plastic cutout for the BT/WiFI/GPS antenna's that are at the top of the phone to the right.
Anyway I agree, I had a CLIQ that was all plastic before I got the Vibrant and it did feel extremely solid however I still have confidence in my Vibrant. It's just the lightness that throws people off coming from an HTC or Motorola brick.

I think the look and feel of the phone is great. It does not feel cheap or flimsy at all. I will take a sturdy light plastic phone over a heave metal phone any day.

[CLOSED/Q] Thickness

About how thick is the g2 going to be in comparison to the nexus one and g1? already know its like 5 mm thicker than iphone 4.

Id say about a quarter more than the nexus, think of it like the back is as thick as the camera bubble.

barely thinner then the slide
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Id say about a quarter more than the nexus, think of it like the back is as thick as the camera bubble.
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Yes, is not much thicker in absolute numbers, but it feels - for me thinkness matters.

Reporters say it's actually not that thick. It looked a little thick to me. I'd rather take a phone with excellent build quality and a little bulk over a thin phone made of plastic.

looked kind of chunky in the vid but i guess time will tell.

According to the dimensions on HTC's website, the G2 is about 3mm thinner than the G1. That seems really great for a QWERTY phone, if you ask me.
EDIT: Here are the actual numbers for thickness:
G1/Dream: 17.1mm
Nexus One: 11.5mm
G2: 14.1mm

diastro said:
Yes, is not much thicker in absolute numbers, but it feels - for me thinkness matters.
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Did I read that right? Or do I just have my mind in the gutter?

ryaninc said:
Here are the actual numbers for thickness:
G1/Dream: 17.1mm
Nexus One: 11.5mm
G2: 14.1mm
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iPhone 4: 9.3 mm
guess its pretty thin for an slider but i'm definitely not going to put a case on it. maybe an BSE but not a hard case. thank goodness its thinner that the g1.

mtl171 said:
guess its pretty thin for an slider but i'm definitely not going to put a case on it. maybe an BSE but not a hard case. thank goodness its thinner that the g1.
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For comparison, here are thickness numbers for a few other QWERTY slider phones:
Touch Pro 2: 17.8mm
G1: 17.1mm
Samsung Moment: 16mm
Motorola Cliq: 15.6mm
Motorola Backflip: 15.3mm
MyTouch Slide: 15.2mm
G2: 14.1mm
Samsung Epic: 14mm
Motorola Droid: 13.7mm
So the G2 is just a hair thicker than the original Droid, which was a very thin phone, considering it had a full keyboard. These numbers kind of make the G1 look like a brick, don't they? I never thought of mine as that thick until I look at these numbers all side by side.

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So the G2 is just a hair thicker than the original Droid, which was a very thin phone, considering it had a full keyboard. These numbers kind of make the G1 look like a brick, don't they? I never thought of mine as that thick until I look at these numbers all side by side.
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the G1 was a brick. remember not so good battery life was because of the force field protecting.

Why would an aluminum phone need a case?
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Why would an aluminum phone need a case?
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aluminum isnt the most durable material in the world. it tends to dent pretty easy from a fall so a case could help that.

time will tell if it needs a case, but because of the interesting "slider" cases could be hard to come by, t-mo plans on having a few cases on hand but i don't usually like the cases they have, i will probably ghost armor this phone like i did my slide(although this one will get it right away)

i thought only part of the back was brushed aluminum. it also dents and scratches pretty easily hence the possible need for a bse? anyway slider cases suck. a lot. pretty thick as well and i want this phone to fit in my pocket.
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i will probably ghost armor this phone like i did my slide(although this one will get it right away)
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ghost armor any good? always heard people going with bse given its relatively low cost and decent preformance.

I like it, had it done on the mytouch, and my mytouch slide, it's a little thick so most cases don't fit right if you do the whole phone, but deffinately is scratch-proof. I pay 25 for it and with the lifetime warranty it's worth it in my mind.
I will say though that if you are a fan of swype then you will have to get used to the material on the screen for a bit as it doesn't feel quite as nice as the screen does but that's the price to pay for protection in my book.
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also plastic screens scratch ALOT easier then glass.

s2 build quality

ok s2 owners plz comment on the build quality of ur s2.
coz i m v much serious about the build quality, does it looks cheap r something like that. n is there any x omnia hd owner.

sajadkhan806 said:
ok s2 owners plz comment on the build quality of ur s2.
coz i m v much serious about the build quality, does it looks cheap r something like that. n is there any x omnia hd owner.
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Personally I'm very impressed with the build quality, even though it's all plastic, its all put together very well. All the seams line up PERFECTLY, there are no rough edges and no flexing. It looks and feels great.

For me the build quality is good. It does not feel very platic to me.
And I am very demanding on my phones, as you can see in other topics, I notice every little problem there is.
Yhe phone feels very sollid, everything is well pushed together, so no "air" between things... no looseness. It feels like one piece. Also no sounds if you push anywhere, no cracking.
I am very happy abouth the build quality, as I tought it would bother me.

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For me the build quality is good. It does not feel very platic to me.
And I am very demanding on my phones, as you can see in other topics, I notice every little problem there is.
Yhe phone feels very sollid, everything is well pushed together, so no "air" between things... no looseness. It feels like one piece. Also no sounds if you push anywhere, no cracking.
I am very happy abouth the build quality, as I tought it would bother me.
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Haha yeah I've noticed we're exactly the same in that respect.

build quality is fine, the phone is just amazingly light which can make it feel cheaper than it is.

drm111 said:
Personally I'm very impressed with the build quality, even though it's all plastic, its all put together very well. All the seams line up PERFECTLY, there are no rough edges and no flexing. It looks and feels great.
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I agree completely.
Super impressed. MUCH better than other plastic phones like the atrix.

As more people here, I am really a phone freak. First thing I look in the first few days is how well the phone is build. I look for everything that wouldnt be good about the build quality.
Well, it is thin like hell, its light... But, it feels well built. The back cover is scary thin when taken off, but it snaps on perfectly (in 10 places). No cracks, funny noises or stuff. Its built nicely.
The only thing is I treat it very carefully when not in my case. That off course also shows it feels high quality, thats why I dont want to break it.

Maybe a very little build quality problem, altough it is not really a problem.
But between the glass of the screen and the surrounding plastic there is a smalish gap where dirt or dust gets in(not under the screen tough(for now)). Since i have my phone i cleaned it with the edges of a piece of paper.

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Maybe a very little build quality problem, altough it is not really a problem.
But between the glass of the screen and the surrounding plastic there is a smalish gap where dirt or dust gets in(not under the screen tough(for now)). Since i have my phone i cleaned it with the edges of a piece of paper.
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I've noticed this on the the Atrix, SGSII, and thunderbolt. Just a fact of life now I suppose.
Well, it is thin like hell, its light... But, it feels well built. The back cover is scary thin when taken off, but it snaps on perfectly (in 10 places). No cracks, funny noises or stuff. Its built nicely.
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This was one thing I noticed too! It was totally shocking that it was that thin AND didn't creak and feel like crap.

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I agree completely.
Super impressed. MUCH better than other plastic phones like the atrix.
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I agree, too. I'm very impressed.

Dropped my phone three times from table height tonight. One not my failure and two falling out of top pocket picking up table football ball. All good except my pride and tiniest ding on the surround. :-/ not looking forward too hangover
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thanks a lot frnds, u ppl made my day. i was v much worried about the build quality. thanks once again. luv u all. xda is the best

Build quality is cheap compared to a lot of phones out there... and I just cracked the glass last night when I had my SGSII in my back pocket and was leaning against a stool at the bar in my fav night club last night... Pretty poor really for a $750+ phone.

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thanks a lot frnds, u ppl made my day. i was v much worried about the build quality. thanks once again. luv u all. xda is the best
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Consider it like this:-
Physically Samsung’s wafer-thin chassis is great in the pocket whereas its competitor HTC Sensation feels better in the hand. Tapering edges, a neatly curved display and high-quality metal and soft-touch plastic make for a device that feels more expensive than the Galaxy S II can manage.

It's a trade-off to give Samsung the edge in lightness and thinness. I have no problem with the thin plastic. I'm super careful with all my devices because I can resell them easier lol.

The phone's solid, but I treat it as if its fragile for some reason. Because its so light and thin, it always feels like it could fall out of my hand. Cases are starting to come out and I ordered a Case-Mate tough case. I know I'll be less paranoid about it once its protected.
And to the Aussie who cracked his screen... I've dropped other phones that have landed in ways that should have cracked their screens but for some reason they survived. I've done the same thing you did with an HD2 (which is also thin) by hitting it against something in a way a pressure point cracked the screen diagonally. No phone can protect you against every instance of screen breakage. I think thinner phones are more susceptible to pressure point cracks.

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Maybe a very little build quality problem, altough it is not really a problem.
But between the glass of the screen and the surrounding plastic there is a smalish gap where dirt or dust gets in(not under the screen tough(for now)). Since i have my phone i cleaned it with the edges of a piece of paper.
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I'm glad there are others like me out there. My girlfriend pokes fun at me because every night before bed, I line up my phones and dust/clean them.

As I know the back made of polycarbonate and its a good material
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Consider it like this:-
Physically Samsung’s wafer-thin chassis is great in the pocket whereas its competitor HTC Sensation feels better in the hand. Tapering edges, a neatly curved display and high-quality metal and soft-touch plastic make for a device that feels more expensive than the Galaxy S II can manage.
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You also need to factor in that because the sensation uses metal for its casing, its also a lot heavier. This may or may not be what your looking for.

It really depends on the individual. In amazed on the good reviews here but honestly when I first opened the box my heart sank.
Coming from the hd2 and iphone 4. This felt like some cheap toy for my tenants sister to play with rather than cutting edge executive phone. Its plasticky but like all the comments above, it probably was designed this way to make it light.
Not my cup if tea but of the trade off.I've learned to live with it