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Yes:
Read here
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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."
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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."
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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 )
Is Gorilla Glass The Only Tough Ape In The Mobile Jungle?
Samsung Galaxy Nexus uses some type of "fortified glass", after all
Gorilla glass was developed by Corning but the patent has run out so now anyone can make it. Details
Samsung has a joint venture with Corning. samsungcorning
Do you think they are going to save money and use cheap glass when they are in the business of making toughened glass for LCD's etc?
The screen seems fine to me.
I 've been keeping it in my pocket for 2 weeks now, sometimes with keys and coins, not a scratch yet.
I don't anticipate any differences to other screens with fortified glass and won't be using a screen protector.
there is not a single official source that can confirm GNote is not Gorilla anyway.. apart from blogs and tech websites and some say (and confirm) it is Gorilla and some say its not and non of them state why and where is the source.. if anyone has a reputed source then share
Interesting! Thanks for posting
here's a reliable source
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/full-products-list
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here's a reliable source
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/full-products-list
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Except it isn't reliable!
Quoted from that link:
Due to customer agreements, we cannot identify all devices that feature Gorilla Glass. Your favorite device may include Gorilla Glass, even if you don’t see it listed.
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Personally I don't think it had branded GG, but does have something very similar/equivalent.
Regards,
Dave
A screen protector is cheap.
I've never really babied products before, but I'm going to make an effort with the Note.
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Is Gorilla Glass The Only Tough Ape In The Mobile Jungle?
Samsung Galaxy Nexus uses some type of "fortified glass", after all
Gorilla glass was developed by Corning but the patent has run out so now anyone can make it. Details
Samsung has a joint venture with Corning. samsungcorning
Do you think they are going to save money and use cheap glass when they are in the business of making toughened glass for LCD's etc?
The screen seems fine to me.
I 've been keeping it in my pocket for 2 weeks now, sometimes with keys and coins, not a scratch yet.
I don't anticipate any differences to other screens with fortified glass and won't be using a screen protector.
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I didn't think they would "forget" to put a ****ing Led on such an expensive phone, or use PenTile Matrix. But they did. So...
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I didn't think they would "forget" to put a ****ing Led on such an expensive phone, or use PenTile Matrix. But they did. So...
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Nothing wrong with pentile.
No notification led IS a puzzle.
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Nothing wrong with pentile.
No notification led IS a puzzle.
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They didn't have LED notification in the other flagship models prior to the note.
After seeing the screen, i have no issues with the usage of pentile grid over RGB at this resolution. It's sharper than my SGS2 with a larger screen
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They didn't have LED notification in the other flagship models prior to the note.
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It's my first Sammy.
What's their reasoning for no LED?
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It's my first Sammy.
What's their reasoning for no LED?
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No idea. Hopefully they will use the same type of notification system as the nexus in the future
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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?
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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.
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xAnimal5 said:
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!
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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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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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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:
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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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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.
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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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Many of us think that Corning Gorilla Glass is just about strength and pressure resistant glass. I was reading this article about Corning Gorilla Glass, which tells that Corning is working on two new coatings for the Gorilla Glass. One is the anti-reflective coating, other one is the anti-microbial coating. You can read there details on the link above. I just want to know what do you guys think? Are any opticians out there with some constructive discussion about these coatings?
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Many of us think that Corning Gorilla Glass is just about strength and pressure resistant glass. I was reading this article about Corning Gorilla Glass, which tells that Corning is working on two new coatings for the Gorilla Glass. One is the anti-reflective coating, other one is the anti-microbial coating. You can read there details on the link above. I just want to know what do you guys think? Are any opticians out there with some constructive discussion about these coatings?
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The anti-reflective coating will be awesome if it actually works. I think the screens need to be sunlight readable though to have much of a benefit. Otherwise you'd have no reflections but still have a washed out display.
Good for reading in the sun and not worrying about nasty hands when other people borrow your phone! But of course, my gorilla glass got scratched by my keys in my pocket
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Good for reading in the sun and not worrying about nasty hands when other people borrow your phone! But of course, my gorilla glass got scratched by my keys in my pocket
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How can gorilla glass be scratched with keys? I had my Sensation over a year and I have no scratches whatsoever.
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How can gorilla glass be scratched with keys? I had my Sensation over a year and I have no scratches whatsoever.
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I thought so too but my friend and I both have scratches on our glass :/
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I thought so too but my friend and I both have scratches on our glass :/
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How come.....? What phone.....?
alicarbovader said:
How come.....? What phone.....?
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LG E510
scapper said:
LG E510
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Man you ain't got no Corning Gorilla Glass. That's why. I've got Corning glass on my HTC Desire, and no scratches from abt an year of use.
alicarbovader said:
Man you ain't got no Corning Gorilla Glass. That's why. I've got Corning glass on my HTC Desire, and no scratches from abt an year of use.
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http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_hub-4157.php
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http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_hub-4157.php
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oops, I thought you were talking about E510. Turns out to be Hub E510.... You gotta be a lil more specific, because the fora and the world is sprawling with so many devices with nearly same names
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oops, I thought you were talking about E510. Turns out to be Hub E510.... You gotta be a lil more specific, because the fora and the world is sprawling with so many devices with nearly same names
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LG E510 and LG Optimus Hub are the same phone with two different names Indeed these names are getting quite confusing XD