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Gorilla glass my arse

My phone has 3 scratches on it. I can't see 2 unless I really look, so they don't bother me, but the 3rd one is blatanly there. I thought gorilla glass was supposed to be ale to handle everyday things, like a pocket? My hero has never got a visible scratch while the screen is on, even after I dropped it in the subway tracks (the buttons got peeled off though lol). Wats the deal
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it,s your diamond earrings MARY

Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.

muyoso said:
Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.
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I don't know. I think a KingKong glass would definitely be able to withstand a tiny little sharp puny key. C'mon now

A_Flying_Fox said:
My phone has 3 scratches on it. I can't see 2 unless I really look, so they don't bother me, but the 3rd one is blatanly there. I thought gorilla glass was supposed to be ale to handle everyday things, like a pocket? My hero has never got a visible scratch while the screen is on, even after I dropped it in the subway tracks (the buttons got peeled off though lol). Wats the deal
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i have a pretty bad scratch as well and it was from having it in my pocket! cosign on the hero as well... a little disappointed but then again I've been meaning to by a screen protector for weeks now lol.

muyoso said:
Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.
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Who said he had anything sharp, metal, or otherwise in his pocket. I suggest you reread the OP. You don't get to make things up so that your argument seems to make sense. That's what kids do in elementary school. I keep my Epic in my pocket and don't have a scratch anywhere on it. Now, I suppose by your (flawed) reasoning the Epic is impervious to "loose change, keys and other abrasive things."

Well this thread certainly has got off on the wrong foot lol, ya I have a few tiny scratches on my screen as well, not super noticeable but I know they are from being in my pocket with change and pens. Not a big deal as long as they are small, but it definitely made me consider a screen protector and a new pocket arrangement.
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+1 for the nice and cozy leather pouch. My wife calls it a suitcase LMFAO
FWIW I regularly make it a point to purposefully try and scratch my display with my keys to prove to people how tough the glass really is and I still have no scratches.. not even hairline ones that require the right light/angle to see.
just sayin'

Heres a qoute from edge767 on android central
Sapphire will only scratch if you scratch it with an object that is higher on the Mohs Hardness Scale (or if you take a softer object put push the atoms beyond their elasticity and plasticity into failure) like a metal hammer used with force.
There are few common objects you would normally have in your pocket that is harder than glass (which is 6 to 7 on the Mohs Hardness Scale). Unless you walk around with a pocket full of topaz, sapphires, and diamonds, you should be okay.
The real danger is dust and small grains of sand that can contain quartz (which, at 6 to 7 can be harder than your glass) that gets between your finger and the glass. That is where most scratches will come from, not from keys
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muyoso said:
Who puts their new 400 dollar phone into their pocket with loose change, keys and other abrasive things? If you want to be so reckless with it, then get a screen protector. I have mine cozy in a delicious leather case when I am traveling and the screen is absolutely flawless. I dont expect a screen to survive having metal objects jabbed into it with pressure, no matter what animal they name the glass after.
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There's a few flaws with your ASSumptions.
1)don't ASSume that just because YOU paid $400 for a phone, everyone does.
2)I NEVER have my phone in a pocket with ANYTHING else. A habit from my blackberry days. So again, don't ASSume that just because YOU have your phone rubbin up against metallic objects, everyone does.
3)why should I have to waste money on a leather case when gorilla glass is supposed to be able to handle the little things?
The statement about the dust particles made more sense, but I don't think I've touched nor been near quartz, and if I have, it couldn't have been enough to weaken the glass to thepoint of a clearly visible scratch on the screen
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omair2005 said:
i have a pretty bad scratch as well and it was from having it in my pocket! cosign on the hero as well... a little disappointed but then again I've been meaning to by a screen protector for weeks now lol.
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Lol when I was buying the phone, the best buy lady was asking me if I wanted a screen protector and I told her no cuz I'm finally gonna have a phone with gorilla glass, but we see how that ended up.
My conclusion is that gorilla glass is ass and that tft coating or whatever htc put on the hero to protect against smudges is also able to withstand scratches easier lol
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Wow this is weird, the other day screen protectors were proven to be a WASTE OF MONEY...

http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Samsu...E0S6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289309602&sr=8-3
Best $10 I ever spent.

pictures please Visuals will make this thread waaayy better

Off Topic.
thomasskull666 said:
Well this thread certainly has got off on the wrong foot lol, ya I have a few tiny scratches on my screen as well, not super noticeable but I know they are from being in my pocket with change and pens. Not a big deal as long as they are small, but it definitely made me consider a screen protector and a new pocket arrangement.
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Sorry from the diversion from all the bickering, but where'd you get the Emotionless Beast bar? I was just updating my signature and didn't see one for the Theme. Mind if I borrow that?

bomix said:
pictures please Visuals will make this thread waaayy better
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Lol I was gonna ask how do I take a picture of the screen, but then realized it wouldn't show the scratch on the glass xD
I justgot woken up but yeah I use my phone as my camera
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dthunder137 said:
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Samsu...E0S6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1289309602&sr=8-3
Best $10 I ever spent.
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I don't have money to spend...how I wish I should've never believed the hype about gorilla glass and bought the screen protector when I was on better times :/
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AndrewZorn said:
Wow this is weird, the other day screen protectors were proven to be a WASTE OF MONEY...
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That's what I thought....but apparently that's wrong -_- id understand if I dropped the phone or something (although I ALWAYS droppedmy hero. Like, it was destiny that I dropped it atleast once a day and still ain't get scratches)
I have to admit though...its strnger than my ipod lol
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daddymikey1975 said:
+1 for the nice and cozy leather pouch. My wife calls it a suitcase LMFAO
FWIW I regularly make it a point to purposefully try and scratch my display with my keys to prove to people how tough the glass really is and I still have no scratches.. not even hairline ones that require the right light/angle to see.
just sayin'
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I thought about doing that once after seeing the videos. I got about as far as holding the key a few inches above the screen, but I just couldn't do it

MaxPatlick said:
I thought about doing that once after seeing the videos. I got about as far as holding the key a few inches above the screen, but I just couldn't do it
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I was very hesitant with a metal spoon, but after the initial shock.. I could care less now LOL
Try it.. I dare you
(If there's enough demand, I might youtube a video of the abuse LMFAO)

How to get dirt out of sides?

Okay so not having a screen protector yet has already hurt me. The sides of my phone - in the tiny gap between the screen and the cradle - has already accumulated dust. Anyone have any suggestions on how to remove it?

I use a sitcky side of a sticky note. Seems to help

can of air?

schartzr said:
I use a sitcky side of a sticky note. Seems to help
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I did something similar on my N1 to the same effect, I used scotch tape instead, seemed to work pretty well.

Think it is zagg who sells some stuff to get it out.
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bcl0328 said:
can of air?
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Tried it. Doesn't work.
Sticky note/scotch tape, though, sounds like a great idea.

Compressed air?
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Q-tips, no seriously...

I usually just use the edge of a piece of paper. This phone is a magnet for crap in between the cracks because of the raised edges.

Joshfu13 said:
I usually just use the edge of a piece of paper. This phone is a magnet for crap in between the cracks because of the raised edges.
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+1 That's what I do and it works well.

Is it possible to use the XOOM with the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM?

I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks

Ditch the screen protector, recommend the Motorola Case
brosenz said:
I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks
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Not sure if you can, I yanked mine off so fast, it was like I was 5 again again on Xmass morning. I have never used screen protectors on anything and frankly I have never got a scratch, I think they are huge ripoffs. The screen on the Xoom is very tough gorilla glass.
I WOULD recommend the Motorola case that snaps around it, some people complain that you can't charge it with it closed, but that is very minor. Otherwise it's a good case. You will want a case not only to protect against droppage but to protect the screen and make it overall less slippery when you carry it (often under your arm). It also kind of Hides it, so to most people it just looks like a little black notepad, which keeps a lot of people from asking what it is.
Dan

you can use it. I kept mine on for a while yesterday until I was ready to install my screen protector. Only downside is it feels real gritty but it works fine

despich said:
Not sure if you can, I yanked mine off so fast, it was like I was 5 again again on Xmass morning. I have never used screen protectors on anything and frankly I have never got a scratch, I think they are huge ripoffs. The screen on the Xoom is very tough gorilla glass.
I WOULD recommend the Motorola case that snaps around it, some people complain that you can't charge it with it closed, but that is very minor. Otherwise it's a good case. You will want a case not only to protect against droppage but to protect the screen and make it overall less slippery when you carry it (often under your arm). It also kind of Hides it, so to most people it just looks like a little black notepad, which keeps a lot of people from asking what it is.
Dan
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Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"

brosenz said:
Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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Fingerprints can be removed in like 2 seconds, enjoy your Xoom with the plastic off

brosenz said:
Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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That is the reason I bought InvisibleShield, the same reason I got it for my phone. It helps to reduce glare and fingerprints.

I kept all the plastic on mine for about five days until my skinomi came. I didn't want a single scratch on my baby while i waited for the full carbon fiber/ screen protector to arrive! Worked fine with plastic. Edges started to peel back after a couple days, that's it.

I've had mine on since day one. Figure when it starts to come off I'll just take it off and do without. Not worried about scratches, just seemed like it'd allow me to be lazy about cleaning for a while if I kept it on over the screen.
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It won't act as a screen protect as much as a figure protector lol.
I left mine on for two days till I got a real screen protector, it will work for smudges but ID be a little careful about scratches. It's a good idea though so you don't have to clean the screen before you put the real protector on

brosenz said:
I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks
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geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!

I did the same, no issues here either. Just got the Skinomi in the mail so im finally gonna remove the plastic cover that it came with.

Neo3D said:
geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
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Troll much?
Does XDA allow/support this type of behavior?

RadDudeTommy said:
It won't act as a screen protect as much as a figure protector lol.
I left mine on for two days till I got a real screen protector, it will work for smudges but ID be a little careful about scratches. It's a good idea though so you don't have to clean the screen before you put the real protector on
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Having a perfectly clean screen to apply my screen protector was one of the biggest perks! I didn't have to worry about dirt or finger prints getting stuck under the protector!

iNdioNicarao said:
Troll much?
Does XDA allow/support this type of behavior?
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A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
-Bauxite
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Bauxite said:
A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
-Bauxite
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I'm sure you know most techies (and clumsy people?) like keeping their gadgets as perfect as they can. If that means covering it in damage-resistant plastic, then why not? I've never been one for screen protectors... but I definitely see the point. Full body protectors also seem very useful. You can bump into things, drop your device on the ground, put it in bags full of other stuff, throw it around (not horribly, of course) and still not have to worry about damage.
Its much better than letting that one little scratch you tried so hard to avoid get on your device. Unless you just don't care. However, after paying 100+ dollars I would surely care. Can't have expensive things that look like trash.

My original plastic is still on the face, after 5 days of use I finally took the other plastic off.
I'm having a real hard time deciding whether to put a screen protector on this thing or not. For the first time in a decade of using the stupid things I think I'm going to try going without one. I'll be heartbroken if I end up with a gash though. This is my first Gorilla Glass product so it's a foreign concept to me.

nonstop14 said:
My original plastic is still on the face, after 5 days of use I finally took the other plastic off.
I'm having a real hard time deciding whether to put a screen protector on this thing or not. For the first time in a decade of using the stupid things I think I'm going to try going without one. I'll be heartbroken if I end up with a gash though. This is my first Gorilla Glass product so it's a foreign concept to me.
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gorilla glass scratscratches surprizingly easy! And I never used to care about screen orotectors and stuff until I started reselling my gadgets on eBay. I usually get my tech on sale and end up getting same as I paid for it back with a well preserved gadget and a good listing. Plan on doing the same with my 25% off xoom in a couple months or year when the next google experience tablet is released...

Neo3D said:
geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
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iNdioNicarao said:
Troll much?
Does XDA allow/support this type of behavior?
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No offense to anyone. I know my ancestors were immigrants too!
It's actually a compliment. When you come to America with nothing, you tend to take really good care of your stuff
But yea, us 3rd, 4th, etc gen Americans just say f'-it whatever, let me enjoy my things!
Bauxite said:
A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
-Bauxite
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Yep, same here but I guess I've developed a different kind of "analness" eg, instead of keeping the plastic on the leather couches, I clean and condition them every 3mos (with Lexol).
Instead of putting a screen protector on my Evo, it always flies solo in my pocket everywhere we go (keys & nicknacks go in the other) and slide it in with the screen facing my thigh
Not sure I can fit the Xoom in my pocket but it'll stay in the safety of the home most of its life.

http://www.ixobelle.com/2009/05/i-hate-everyone.html
that's a special post for people like the OP. I wrote it back in may of 2009.

Galaxy s ii bump scratches like crazy

Samsung should have done a back cover that extented through the whole phone's back, the bump in the lower part gets scratched very easily, am i the only one? and yeah i dont use a case on my phone, a cover plate destroys the slim figure of the phone

The "bump" on the bottom of the phone does actually get a lot of scratches
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They nailed on the galaxy s ii for t-mobile, check it out }

It's because of this I bought a "case-mate barely there" case.
I've never had a case before and didn't want one for this phone because I didn't want to loose the thinness either. Very glad I did though. The phone is still very thin and (on the black case) has a nice matt, slightly grippy texture which I personally find preferable to the standard backing.
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Chad_Petree said:
They nailed on the galaxy s ii for t-mobile, check it out }
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looks very different from the international version.

oyebto said:
looks very different from the international version.
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but that's the kind of back cover they should have used tough

Currykiev said:
It's because of this I bought a "case-mate barely there" case.
I've never had a case before and didn't want one for this phone because I didn't want to loose the thinness either. Very glad I did though. The phone is still very thin and (on the black case) has a nice matt, slightly grippy texture which I personally find preferable to the standard backing.
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Identical scenario for me.
Really didn't want to lose the thinness either, but this is an excellent protector - wish I'd bought it earlier.

Just scratched my glass
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T-mobile one looks great!

ChongoDroid said:
Just scratched my glass
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oh dear, get it fixed and use...........
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sgp-ultra-oleophobic-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p30587.htm

use galaxy s2 bumper butter look

I must say the Barely there case breaks fast if you drop it
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could be worse
look what happened to mine last night

raze1000 said:
could be worse
look what happened to mine last night
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what happened?
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oh dear, get it fixed and use...........
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sgp-ultra-oleophobic-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p30587.htm
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Looks real good, but it's a little expensive, is it worth it?

is the touch still fully functional now ?

I see this thread and shake my head.
Getting a decent case is the first step to protecting a phone that you just spend a lot of money on. It might make it a little less thinner, but it will offer better grip and allows you stop babying every time you set in the table.
As for the dude that broke the glass, that was probably like the one weak spot. GorillaGlass isn't supposed to scratch or crack. Just avoid putting the phone in the same pocket as your keys and you shouldn't need to waste money on a screen protector.

This thread is painful.
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bruflot said:
I must say the Barely there case breaks fast if you drop it
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The Samsung official mesh case seems better quality than the case mate one.

Psilocin said:
I see this thread and shake my head.
Getting a decent case is the first step to protecting a phone that you just spend a lot of money on. It might make it a little less thinner, but it will offer better grip and allows you stop babying every time you set in the table.
As for the dude that broke the glass, that was probably like the one weak spot. GorillaGlass isn't supposed to scratch or crack. Just avoid putting the phone in the same pocket as your keys and you shouldn't need to waste money on a screen protector.
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gorilla glass is NOT scratch proof, keys won't damage the screen but dust will , the kind of dust/dirt that it's usually on people's pockets

I only ever keep it in a pocket without keys or anything else so never worry about a case.
The phone was on the floor next to my chair charging up while i was watching tv, knocked a fork off the coffee table and you guessed it, right on the phone.
No screen protector is gonna protect against that happening lol.
Everything is working fine actually. just feels a bit iffy when sliding over the long cracks in the glass.
Will be going in for new screen under insurance claim as soon as i been on my hols. so stuck with it like this for a few weeks.

Where can I get one from?

Nexus 10 is a dust magnet?

Hi fellow nexus 10 owners.. after couple of months with this awesome tablet i was wondering if is it only me or your nexus is also a dust magnet? I am using my tablet a lot outdoors or in clients offices and my second most favourite accessory is a samsung cleaning cloth for monitors.. Is there any way to keep dust off like a screen protector or something?:fingers-crossed:

Not normally, no. It IS a fingerprint magnet, though.

dibblebill said:
Not normally, no. It IS a fingerprint magnet, though.
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lol yup that's true but as i mostly use an adonit pen it's not that bad... however it seems like a cant keep it dust free not even for 10 minutes!

leo_s_smith said:
lol yup that's true but as i mostly use an adonit pen it's not that bad... however it seems like a cant keep it dust free not even for 10 minutes!
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Sounds like you need to replace the air filters in your house

Try a bit of rain-x on there, makes it easy to slide your fingers and resists smudging a little better. I do it by spraying a cloth then wiping and polishing until it's clear.
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