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Is it just me? The screen is just a fingerprint magnet, even a slight use will have fingerprints all over, looks so bad, need to constantly clean up the screen. And same goes for the rear of the tab as well. How you guys manage with this problem?
Just wipe the screen here and than... Its glass what do you expect? Even iPad has this problem, although you don't see this at the beginning due to Apple's magic and wizardry messing up with your brain and perception...
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I deal with it by getting a screen protector. It's a good way to get rid of the prints as well as protect your screen from any scratches.
I also got a vinyl backing for my tab to stop the prints from showing up on there too.
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I deal with it by getting a screen protector. It's a good way to get rid of the prints as well as protect your screen from any scratches.
I also got a vinyl backing for my tab to stop the prints from showing up on there too.
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Usually aren't screen protectors are even worse finger print magnets?
Can you tell more about the vinyl backing?
The samsung galaxy tablet has a fingerprint resistant coating. If you think this is bad you should try any of the other tablets. They get so smudgy you cant even see through the screens.
The google i/o tab does not have ths coating. The only other tablet i know of that has it is the ipad.
Putting a screen protector over a fingerprint resistant screen is a huge waste of technology in my opinion. Not only are you ruining the screens ability to prevent smudging, but you are also affecting the display quality.
s_kates81 said:
Is it just me? The screen is just a fingerprint magnet, even a slight use will have fingerprints all over, looks so bad, need to constantly clean up the screen. And same goes for the rear of the tab as well. How you guys manage with this problem?
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Yes, the screen does get a tad messy. A bit more than my iPads, definitely. However, I can't really notice the smudges unless the screen is completely off, so it doesn't bother me much.
Yeah, you notice it with the screen off but not when it's in use, so it doesn't really bother me.
s_kates81 said:
Is it just me? The screen is just a fingerprint magnet, even a slight use will have fingerprints all over, looks so bad, need to constantly clean up the screen. And same goes for the rear of the tab as well. How you guys manage with this problem?
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Welcome to the world of touchscreens.
Yeah, it drives me nuts. I deal with it by cursing a lot and taking out my frustrations on other people.
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Yes, the screen does get a tad messy. A bit more than my iPads, definitely. However, I can't really notice the smudges unless the screen is completely off, so it doesn't bother me much.
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So your galaxy tab which has the same glass by the same manufacture with the same oleophobic coating, is getting more smudges than your apple product?
Maybe youre eating french fries when using your 10.1?
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So your galaxy tab which has the same glass by the same manufacture with the same oleophobic coating, is getting more smudges than your apple product?
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Yes, they were extra careful with the iPad orders and just did a rush job with the Samsungs coz they figured like most other stuff the Android crowd will paint it on themselves if its not included by the manufacturer / Google.
Maybe youre eating french fries when using your 10.1?
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No, but you made me feel hungry now.
the tab 10.1, and the ipad2 do not have the same glass or the same oleophobic coating, and definitely not by the same manufacturer either.
tab 10.1 uses gorilla glass by corning, with their own type of smudge 'resistant' coating.
Par for the course with touchscreens. If it is a huge bother you can get an anti-glare screen protector but those mute the colors and I really dislike them (and screen protectors in general).
I wash my hands a lot more often since owning touch screen devices.
fraz82 said:
the tab 10.1, and the ipad2 do not have the same glass or the same oleophobic coating, and definitely not by the same manufacturer either.
tab 10.1 uses gorilla glass by corning, with their own type of smudge 'resistant' coating.
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Lol great first post. Apple was the first to start using gorilla glass with their iphone 4. It IS the same glass and IS the same oleophobic coating, all, made by corning.
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Lol great first post. Apple was the first to start using gorilla glass with their iphone 4. It IS the same glass and IS the same oleophobic coating, all, made by corning.
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Lol, lousy 581st post. Apple was NOT the first to start using Gorilla Glass with the iPhone 4. The Droid/Milestone used it starting in 2009, and the SGS launched with it months before the iPhone 4 release.
Apple stopped using Corning's product when they launched the iPad. The glass they use has similar properties, but is cheaper for Apple.
And the oleophobic coating they use has always been of their own design, not something that is inherent with Gorilla Glass.
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Lol, lousy 581st post. Apple was NOT the first to start using Gorilla Glass with the iPhone 4. The Droid/Milestone used it starting in 2009, and the SGS launched with it months before the iPhone 4 release.
Apple stopped using Corning's product when they launched the iPad. The glass they use has similar properties, but is cheaper for Apple.
And the oleophobic coating they use has always been of their own design, not something that is inherent with Gorilla Glass.
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I don't believe anything that you've just said.
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The point is that both devices have a strengthened piece of glass with an oleophobic coating.
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this is my question...
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Yes:
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Thanks nice info from GSM Arena
Controversial as to whether the Note has Gorilla Glass, but I found this:
dseo80 said:
Also Samsung's version is not directly from Corning but the 50% shared subsidiary Samsung-Corning Precision Glass in Korea.
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The answer is *NO*.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/full-products-list
Galaxy Note and Galaxy Nexus does not have Gorilla Glass. Full list above.
DISCLAIMER: Next statement is not my own research, just copied from another post.
Gorilla Glass was trademarked in 2008 for Corning's alkali aluminosilicate glass, their patent for such glass ran out some 20 years ago, anyone can make as much alkali aluminosilicate glass as they want without having to pay Corning for a name, Apple uses alkali aluminosilicate glass in the iPhone not Gorilla Glass. Using a non-name version isn't what makes them fail drop tests, since alkali aluminosilicate glass isn't shatterproof by whatever you call it but due to the design of the phone itself, alkali aluminosilicate glass is just more scratch resistant and a bit more bendable.
Also note that Corning has collaboration with Samsung for manufacturing of glass:
http://www.scp.samsung.com/company/coringcompany.asp
Few similar products like Gorilla glass:
Asahi Dragontrail
http://www.fastcompany.com/1719138/...h-gorilla-in-tough-glass-game-our-gadgets-win
SCHOTT Xensation™ Cover
http://www.schott.com/english/news/press.html?NID=3416
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The answer is *NO*.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/full-products-list
Galaxy Note and Galaxy Nexus does not have Gorilla Glass. Full list above.
DISCLAIMER: Next statement is not my own research, just copied from another post.
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"Your favorite device may include Gorilla Glass, even if you don’t see it listed. Ask your manufacturer or retailer to learn more."
DocRambone said:
"Your favorite device may include Gorilla Glass, even if you don’t see it listed. Ask your manufacturer or retailer to learn more."
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Right. But question remains why would Samsung not mention it if it's there? Samsung mentioned previously when they used Gorilla glass in their devices.
I'm really curious if the GNote has Gorilla Glass, I wanted it to be my first device that I didn't have to apply a screen protector to! Strange how there's no official word from Samsung to confirm whether GGlass is included or not.
So, regardless of gorilla glass, is anyone using a screen protector?
this one on amazon is the only one as of yet that intrigues me: http://www.amazon.com/atFoliX-FX-Cl...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005TAZ7QI
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maybe Lotus glass, maybe Dragontail, maybe someone else, there are other vendors out there that supply fortified glass for handhelds
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well u can send a common mail to corning and samsung and see what they reply !
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GSM Arena states that it does... even still, i'll get a screen protector- 5 bucks for peace of mind..
Kibosh3 said:
GSM Arena states that it does... even still, i'll get a screen protector- 5 bucks for peace of mind..
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Good advice I'll probably invest in a screen protector anyway then. However I for one would have been satisfied if samsung officially confirmed it's gorilla glass instead of third party sources. Right now I still don't know who to believe.
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Good advice I'll probably invest in a screen protector anyway then. However I for one would have been satisfied if samsung officially confirmed it's gorilla glass instead of third party sources. Right now I still don't know who to believe.
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I ve just mailed corning asking the same question. Will update once I get a reply !
When the note was first announced on sep 1st, the official samsung page listed it as having gorilla glass. I see now that it has gone from their page.
Quite dissapointed, I did buy it believing that it had it, seeing as I was all over this thing from the moment it was announced. Gorilla glass was one of the first specs I sought to confirm
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So, regardless of gorilla glass, is anyone using a screen protector?
this one on amazon is the only one as of yet that intrigues me: http://www.amazon.com/atFoliX-FX-Cl...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B005TAZ7QI
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Personally I dislike screen protectors. One thing that's really good about the Note screen is how it just does not pick up finger marks. It's amazingly resistant to prints. Better than any device I've used in the past. Maybe if you text after munching through a KFC family bucket it might show something... I doubt if a screen protector would have as a good a resistance. My preference is to just use the official flip cover.
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I ve just mailed corning asking the same question. Will update once I get a reply !
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Eagerly awaiting for an official statement or reply to you, stating whether that the Note does indeed haven't got a Gorilla or equivalently strong enough front glass.
NO
I have the streak (for sale) and the S.G.Note,
only the streak has the real Corning gorilla glass, the difference is evident:
you can knock your fingernail against the glass: TOC TOC vs TAC TAC (no tic-tic but neither toc-toc as real and powerfull gorilla glass )
So I've had my phone for a few days now, haven't received my case/screen protector yet..
I've noticed got 2 little scratches, isn't this gorilla glass?? I thought it was meant to be hard to scratch!
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its not gorilla glass. its hardened glass.
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its not gorilla glass. its hardened glass.
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where is your source? no one (official) confirmed its not Gorilla... apart from blogs and tech websites either stating it is gorilla or it is not...
while it is Gorilla or not... I am unable (yet) to get this thing scratched with all the abuse it got from me so far.
P.S. in a previous post one of the members spoke directly with Samsung Support and confirmed it is indeed Gorilla... he posted the screenshots.. however.. this is yet not really a confirmation.. we can only confirm if and only Samsung and/or Corning confirm the info...
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where is your source? no one (official) confirmed its not Gorilla... apart from blogs and tech websites either stating it is gorilla or it is not...
while it is Gorilla or not... I am unable (yet) to get this thing scratched with all the abuse it got from me so far.
P.S. in a previous post one of the members spoke directly with Samsung Support and confirmed it is indeed Gorilla... he posted the screenshots.. however.. this is yet not really a confirmation.. we can only confirm if and only Samsung and/or Corning confirm the info...
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If you check gorillas official page, there is nowhere exist the Note.
Sent from the best smartphone, Galaxy Note...
eliashadow said:
If you check gorillas official page, there is nowhere exist the Note.
Sent from the best smartphone, Galaxy Note...
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yes we all know that.. because Corning seems didnt update it (not sure) because the last device mentioned is the S2 and there are many new devices from Samsung and many others (has Gorilla) but not mentioned/updated..
you see, I am not trying to argue you guys... but really the fact Samsung never mentioned its Gorilla on the Note official Samsung page (neither they ever mentioned even for the S2) our only source of info is always Corning website and they didn't add many devices to the list since long already in the Market with Gorilla. such as the new Samsung 8.9 or the 7+ samething with other brands if i recall.
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If you check gorillas official page, there is nowhere exist the Note.
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GORILLA GLASS IS IN THE NOTE
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
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where is your source? no one (official) confirmed its not Gorilla... apart from blogs and tech websites either stating it is gorilla or it is not...
while it is Gorilla or not... I am unable (yet) to get this thing scratched with all the abuse it got from me so far.
P.S. in a previous post one of the members spoke directly with Samsung Support and confirmed it is indeed Gorilla... he posted the screenshots.. however.. this is yet not really a confirmation.. we can only confirm if and only Samsung and/or Corning confirm the info...
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sorry if you interpreted my response as an insult, it wasnt meant like that.
but basically, from my experience with cars and computer parts... who cares what branding it has? who cares if its branded as gorilla glass or branded as hardened glass? if its still tough enough to be scratch resistant and still does the job, then does it really matter whether its branded or not?
my galaxy note screen has no scratches on it. i kept it in the same pocket as my keys as well until i got my flip cover a week ago. still no scratches. this was before my screen protectors arrived.
The scratches are tiny but clearly visible. Considering I haven't haven't abused it all and my old inspire 4g had no scratches and was abused I think this glass isn't as good and isn't gorilla at all.
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GORILLA GLASS IS IN THE NOTE
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
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WHAT NOTE DOESN'T HAVE GORILLA GLASS???
WHY IT DOESN'T HAVE IT, GG IS SO SCRATCH PROOF. BUT THEN WHY PEOPLE GOT SCRATCHES ON THERE PHONES?
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Holy crap guys, stop arguing about something that is really stupid. It's not going to change the fact that the dudes screen is scratched.
GG is scratch RESISTANT. Not scratch PROOF. Stop getting your panties in a bunch. It got scratched because it came into contact with something hard enough to scratch it. Who's fault it that? Oh, yours. It's nice to have GG right? Right, but regardless of that fact even GG can be scratched. SO get your screen protectors if a little scratch is going to bother you.
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Holy crap guys, stop arguing about something that is really stupid. It's not going to change the fact that the dudes screen is scratched.
GG is scratch RESISTANT. Not scratch PROOF. Stop getting your panties in a bunch. It got scratched because it came into contact with something hard enough to scratch it. Who's fault it that? Oh, yours. It's nice to have GG right? Right, but regardless of that fact even GG can be scratched. SO get your screen protectors if a little scratch is going to bother you.
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There is a fundamental difference between 'scratch proof' and 'scratch immune'
As posted by few others
1. Gorilla Glass can get scratches
2. Corning's patent ran out on gorilla glass quite some time ago and just about anyone capable of making one can make one
3. Corning and Samsung has a joint venture together that specializes this under scp.samsung.com and may not be using "Gorilla Glass" label
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Holy crap guys, stop arguing about something that is really stupid. It's not going to change the fact that the dudes screen is scratched.
GG is scratch RESISTANT. Not scratch PROOF. Stop getting your panties in a bunch. It got scratched because it came into contact with something hard enough to scratch it. Who's fault it that? Oh, yours. It's nice to have GG right? Right, but regardless of that fact even GG can be scratched. SO get your screen protectors if a little scratch is going to bother you.
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Exactly, go post this in a thread, so we don't get anymore whiners crying about how they scratched their screens.
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I use the term scratch resistant....
No such thing as "bullet proof" vest...bullet RESISTANT is lawyer speak, because ANYTHING can fail.
I think the same thing is the case with the screens on these smartphone devices.
It is resistant to scratches.
xAnimal5 said:
Exactly, go post this in a thread, so we don't get anymore whiners crying about how they scratched their screens.
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No no no
Let them whine if you can't handle it
GO BUY A SCREEN PROTECTOR
Welcome to #care
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Braxos said:
No no no
Let them whine if you can't handle it
GO BUY A SCREEN PROTECTOR
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What? The first part didn't make sense but really a Screen Protector will always be required.
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GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
GORILLA GLASS ISNT SCRATCH PROOF
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Sigh.
You are wrong.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung
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Sigh.
You are wrong.
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung
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Sigh.
You are wrong AS PROVEN BY THE 100's of PEOPLE BEFORE ME.
Corning does not update their list of devices and if you contact a rep they will say the same.
All tech sites list the Note as having Gorilla Glass and many others have sent emails before to everyone.
Do not try to be arrogant. There have been dozens of these threads and the consensus reached is that the Note has Gorilla Glass.
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Corning does not update their list of devices and if you contact a rep they will say the same.
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The Samsung Focus Flash JUST came out and it's on there.
But whatever. Gorilla Glass isn't the end all be all. A grain of sand and it scratches like any 'ol screen.
Just be careful and your screen should be good, regardless of what type it is.
This has been confirmed by dozens of XDA members who have gone above and beyond to confirm that it is indeed Gorilla Glass in the Note.
Ever since the release date, the feud over Gorilla Glass began and it ended a week later. Dozens of members contacted Corning and they said that many devices with gorilla glass are not shown in their list.
®That was for all you going "CORNING SAYZ DA NOTE HAZ NO GORILLA GLAZS"
I have read numerous threads where users have contacted Samsung and have reached the conclusion that it is indeed gorilla glass in our notes. On pretty much all the tech sites, they all list the Note as having Gorilla Glass.
Gorilla glass is Scratch-"resistant" not Scratch "proof" and even if it was Scratch proof, it would not be impervious to everything.
Gorilla Glass isn't magic, it is Glass and like any other Glass, sand can scratch it because Glass is just super heated sand.
Now, to those saying "GORILLA GLAZS IS DESIGNED TO B3 scrATCH PROOF"
Gorilla glass was created in the hopes of reducing shock from falls, to preserve the glass, while also giving adequate scratch resistance.
Hopefully, this will encourage people to spend the $20 on a decent screen protector to protect the $260 screen+ digitizer on their Note.
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do you even know what gorilla glass is? even if the glass is made exactly the same way with exactly the same composition as gorilla glass, it's not gorilla glass unless corning says it is! do you have any proof that the galaxy note has gorilla glass? NO! geezz don't waste our time starting a new thread with absolutely no evidence
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do you even know what gorilla glass is? even if the glass is made exactly the same way with exactly the same composition as gorilla glass, it's not gorilla glass unless corning says it is! do you have any proof that the galaxy note has gorilla glass? NO! geezz don't waste our time starting a new thread with absolutely no evidence
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I own 2 other devices with Corning Gorilla Glass; an Acer W500, my Galaxy S2.
I honestly don't think you know what Gorilla Glass is. Google it.
Use the search bar and find the other threads if you want proof, or contact corning yourself.
PROOF
http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_note-4135.php
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Samsung Rep Conversation
Pearl: I understand that you want to know if the Samsung Note phone has Gorilla glass or Normal Galss. Am I correct?
Bitter: yes
Pearl: Thank you for the confirmation.
Pearl: Would you mind holding 3 minutes while I gather the required information on your request?
Bitter: Take your time
Pearl: Thank you.
Pearl: Thank you for holding.
Bitter: Welcome back
Pearl: The Samsung Note has the Gorilla Glass.
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ph00ny said:
1. Gorilla Glass isn't scratch proof (SGSII has 0 scratches while captivate has a few)
2. Samsung and Corning has a partnership (joint company) and may not be using the gorilla glass name. (http://www.scp.samsung.com/)
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Why didn't you use the other 100 threads
GALAXY NOTE
http://www.scp.samsung.com/product/prdOLED/prdAm02.asp
It looks like they may be using the lotus glass instead of gorilla glass
http://www.androidauthority.com/corning-unveils-lotus-glass-29195/
Isn't this a good thing since lotus glass has much tighter property and better display features than gorilla?
xAnimal5 said:
I own 2 other devices with Corning Gorilla Glass; an Acer W500, my Galaxy S2.
I honestly don't think you know what Gorilla Glass is. Google it.
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Gorilla Glass isn't magic, it is Glass and like any other Glass, sand can scratch it because Glass is just super heated sand.
Gorilla glass was created in the hopes of reducing shock from falls, to preserve the glass, while also giving adequate scratch resistance.
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Right! let me enlighten you a little, gorilla glass was never designed to reduce shock from fall, hence if u drop you phone sideways it will crack
gorilla glass isn't made just from sand like other glass, it has aluminium oxide in it (you know.. the stuff sapphires and rubies are made of)
pfft!
So it's magic?
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So it's magic?
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I know it is not magic when seeing the scratchS on my GNote.
Please stop it with the Gorillas will ya. All this Gorilla talk is making me loopy.
Jesus, therz some stubbornly persistent ppl.
Corning had a patent for making GORILLA GLASS. It doesn't anymore. Once the patent expires, big companies usually start manufacturing their own version of the ex-patented product. it's cheaper and most of the times better, cuz it fits their exact needs. Moreover, sammy and corning play together for quite a while now.
So, NO, the Note doesn't have GORILLA glass but it does have a glass that is the same or better.
chrz and let's hope for no more threads on that sbj. starts to feel like a teen-problem forum here
Maybe the mods can create a new sub-forum dedicated to debating the glass used in the Note. That way we can talk about glass all day long without the clutter of less important topics related to using the phone.
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Maybe the mods can create a new sub-forum dedicated to debating the glass used in the Note. That way we can talk about glass all day long without the clutter of less important topics related to using the phone.
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lol. couldn't agree more.
On the Samsung Mobile Singapore facebook page, Samsung confirms that the Note has Gorilla Glass. This is the second time I've seen them say it!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/SamsungMobileSingapore/posts/10150556147512625?notif_t=feed_comment
I dont understand why people give so much fuss about this issue, ITS A NON ISSUE PEOPLE! Gorilla glass or not it still gets scratched!
holgalee said:
On the Samsung Mobile Singapore facebook page, Samsung confirms that the Note has Gorilla Glass. This is the second time I've seen them say it!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/SamsungMobileSingapore/posts/10150556147512625?notif_t=feed_comment
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Wow, thanks for that!
Now it's decided.
(Uh, do you think i'm being premature?)
I got proof!
I asked Samsung myself and they replyed with the answere: Yes, the galaxy note do have Corning´s gorilla glas. We´re sorry for not making this clear.
So there you have it!
Damn! I just dropped my Note on the street while walking.
5 foot drop. Scratches on the corners. Part of the plastic rim around one of the edges of the glass jumped away. Glass fortunately still fully intact. No scratches.
Phone operating as before.
Really bummed, but could've been much much worse.
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I dropped it on the concrete floor 5 times now, once from a height of 1,5 m - no damage what so ever. Thank-you Samsung for choosing Gorilla Glass.
I dropped mine ~4ft onto concrete when getting out of my truck and it's practically undamaged. The plastic edge around the screen is scuffed on two corners (which I'll buff out at some point) but the screen is spotless, despite having landed face down. I've enjoyed over 2 months now of a slim, sexy, clear, case-free and screen protector-free phone.
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I've enjoyed over 2 months now of a slim, sexy, clear, case-free and screen protector-free phone.
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After all the stories of scratched screens, I went ahead and got an SGP oleophobic screen protector for mine. While scratch protection may not be completely necessary, I will say that smudges are significantly reduced relative to my Galaxy Tab 10.1 with no SP. I'm actually sold on them after using this one.
OK, so this settles the question of Gorilla Glass on the Note.
Corning Gorilla Glass on GNote
Thanks to dennis1a4 for breaking the news.
Products with Gorilla: Note
Xaddict said:
OK, so this settles the question of Gorilla Glass on the Note.
Corning Gorilla Glass on GNote
Thanks to dennis1a4 for breaking the news.
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I wont remove screen protector though....
coz many notes screen has allready scratched. Anyways good to hear......
Thanks heavens this is settled. These were the most annoying and frustrating threads for me on here!
Xaddict said:
OK, so this settles the question of Gorilla Glass on the Note.
Corning Gorilla Glass on GNote
Thanks to dennis1a4 for breaking the news.
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I'll leave the screen protector for now. It's hard, shiny plastic that looks almost like glass. But after having an Galaxy S for a year and taking it to the moutains and the beach, and the screen is just perfect, I think the Note will be able to live without a screen protector too.
katyarevishal said:
I wont remove screen protector though....
coz many notes screen has allready scratched. Anyways good to hear......
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Yea.
I was not into screen protectors but I got one with my SGP case and it is very good.
I'm leaving it on for now
Why does it even matter if it has gorilla glass or not ?
EarlZ said:
Why does it even matter if it has gorilla glass or not ?
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So people can decide whether or not to throw their device against a wall or not...
Cause apparently guerilla glass= I can abuse my device to no extent.
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EarlZ said:
Why does it even matter if it has gorilla glass or not ?
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I think this question is moot, no?
HarmonyFlame said:
So people can decide whether or not to throw their device against a wall or not...
Cause apparently guerilla glass= I can abuse my device to no extent.
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macwilson said:
I think this question is moot, no?
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Gorilla glass can be easily scratched as any other regular glass, well its the coating thats scratched and not the actual glass. If the phone falls face down on concrete its either gonna shatter or not doesnt matter if its regular glass or gorilla.
So how is it moot, IMHO the moot point is knowing if its gorilla or not since the same care can be given to keep the device as prestine as possible.
Finally this stupid discussion comes to an end.
As if quality devices like this wouldn't be built with scratch resistant glass...
Well... 18 months of abusing my galaxy s without a scratch (case falling apart though!) Scratch on my Note after 1 day of similar pocket use...
I've had it for almost 2 months now with no more scratches but have used the flip case and been really careful.
I might have been unlucky but just being really carefully now.
oh you are correct my friend
Until now I had 4 Smartphones with Gorilla Glass. None of them got scratched although I used no screen protectors. The Note was scratched within 3 days But thats okay. It has a huge screen and I'm using no case or something else...
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EarlZ said:
Gorilla glass can be easily scratched as any other regular glass, well its the coating thats scratched and not the actual glass. If the phone falls face down on concrete its either gonna shatter or not doesnt matter if its regular glass or gorilla.
So how is it moot, IMHO the moot point is knowing if its gorilla or not since the same care can be given to keep the device as prestine as possible.
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You do know I was being sarcastic right?
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EarlZ said:
Why does it even matter if it has gorilla glass or not ?
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Very true.
It doesn't matter to me, but apparently it matters to some.
This thread: Galaxy Note Definitely doesn't not have Gorilla Glass :0( has 19,490 views and counting.
Disinformation results in this kind of thing:
yentlequible said:
Such mixed opinions! Now I am worried for when I get my Note soon...
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The facts matter, and the fact is the Note has a high quality scratch resistant screen, obvious from the start.
And of course;
William Haven said:
So now i imagine ppl will start saying gorilla glass sucks. And the note should have got gorilla glass 2!!
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Xaddict said:
Disinformation results in this kind of thing:
The facts matter, and the fact is the Note has a high quality scratch resistant screen, obvious from the start.
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I couldn't agree more it would obviously come with a resistant glass. Gorilla glass is not scratch proof, it's just the truth, it's made to be shatter resistant and somewhat scratch resistant, in the end it is still glass it will scratch if it comes into contact with a hard substance. If someone expects their screen to be indestructable they're going to be disappointed.
I'm glad this is finally settled
BTW, samsung-corning product line is exactly identical to corning's product line.
victorlht88 said:
Doesn't really matter whether it has gorilla glass, monkey or lion glass. Just use the damn phone happily!
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Yeah..just use the screen protector, problem solve!!
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