Some of Z2 users (or say many) still doesn't know that our device responses with any ordinary pencil (or pen).
Not only responses it works well and even without enabling glove mode or any extra system level mods. (Added some clicks)
However, this features is not announced officially by Sony for our devices, which was one of the major & unique feature earlier introduces to Xperia Z Ultra.
And they discontinued this with further Z series line-up phones (as also it doesn't work with Z3 and perhaps later)
So...somewhere the question arises- should we continue to use that feature in our phone, or we will end up damaging our display screen or touches?
Any idea, if there were any such problem with Z Ultra?
Please comment on that.
It was a silly idea
-Drawing with a pencil on your phone? Why can I just use a stylus? The pencil damage the screen.
-Actually you can use other electric conduction items. But why?
-Terrible accuracy, even worst than S pen
-Why can't just make a stylus? like Samsung S pen? MS surface pen? Why pencil? Why pencil?
TONYTONYAU said:
It was a silly idea
-Drawing with a pencil on your phone? Why can I just use a stylus? The pencil damage the screen.
-Actually you can use other electric conduction items. But why?
-Terrible accuracy, even worst than S pen
-Why can't just make a stylus? like Samsung S pen? MS surface pen? Why pencil? Why pencil?
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Ok I agree...!!
But still I would say what's wrong if any device supports pencil in addition to a stylus, especially when the phone has no space to keep a stylus?
In that case it seems using just any pencil will be more handy (for lite use)
And say good for college going students or people works in art or architectural fields.
But offcourse not in the cost of damaging your screen, if it really makes then.
yes, it responds. i've tried... i'd suggest you to put a tempered glass protector before you use the pencil on the screen..... with a tempered glass like screen cover, i really felt more and accurate response... So if you want to use your pencil as a stylus without damaging your screen... using a tempered glass is the best solution.. hope i helped,
ashishkr said:
Ok I agree...!!
But still I would say what's wrong if any device supports pencil in addition to a stylus, especially when the phone has no space to keep a stylus?
In that case it seems using just any pencil will be more handy (for lite use)
And say good for college going students or people works in art or architectural fields.
But offcourse not in the cost of damaging your screen, if it really makes then.
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Pretty sure you can fit a stylus in the phone/phablet like Z ultra
E.g.
Samsung Galaxy Note
TONYTONYAU said:
Pretty sure you can fit a stylus in the phone/phablet like Z ultra
E.g.
Samsung Galaxy Note
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Galaxy Note styluses doesnt work on normal screens. I tried Note 4 stylus on HTC One M7, Galaxy S5 and Xperia Z2 and it doesn't work, because Note has a special technology for its S-Pen. It recognizes coordinates and touch of stylus and that's how it works. It won't work on non-Note phones, because of lack of this technology.
But universal styluses or pens are working very fine - this I can confirm.
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yes, it responds. i've tried... i'd suggest you to put a tempered glass protector before you use the pencil on the screen..... with a tempered glass like screen cover, i really felt more and accurate response... So if you want to use your pencil as a stylus without damaging your screen... using a tempered glass is the best solution.. hope i helped,
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It's not about getting screen scratched, it's already scratch resistant (you can search for such testing videos) and even so I am also using similar screen protectors (nilkin 9h screen protector recommended mostly).
Here the question is about such damaging of screen, resulting touch issues, abnormal behaviours or dead screens.
BTW Thanks for suggestions
TONYTONYAU said:
Pretty sure you can fit a stylus in the phone/phablet like Z ultra
E.g.
Samsung Galaxy Note
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Yes sure they have.
Check my reply, I already have written "...especially when the phone has no space to keep stylus. In that case..."
Found an old link, Sony confirming stylus/pencil support for Xperia Z2
i like to use pencil to read pdf files and highlight the words . has been a year using it ..cant see any scratches due to pencil ...
napyaninja said:
i like to use pencil to read pdf files and highlight the words . has been a year using it ..cant see any scratches due to pencil ...
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Nice to hear that, let's hope will not lead to any trouble, to any screen functionality further :thumbup:
Sony has changed to Synaptic driver from Z3 (Z1, ZU and Z2 use Maxim driver), I think that is the problem, but it seems to be strange since my friend own a Z1 with Synaptic driver and get working with pencil.
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Sony has changed to Synaptic driver from Z3 (Z1, ZU and Z2 use Maxim driver), I think that is the problem, but it seems to be strange since my friend own a Z1 with Synaptic driver and get working with pencil.
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Though for Z1 there are some workaround available to enable that, perhaps this mod works for Z1
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How do we install the screen protector?
There's already a layer of clear plastic on my HD (out of the box) that covers the entire screen, inc the buttons and has a cutout for the earpiece. Is this a screen protector ?
I tried putting the screen protector that comes in the box, over my screen, it has nothing to anchor to, there's no earpiece sticking up etc, everything is totally flush thus my query above.
If the thing on the HD is not a screen cover, how on earth am I to install this spare one? Do I need glue? I cannot find anything about it in the manual?
Some clarification would be really welcomed
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gt
Do not put glue on you're screen! Damn!
And the "plastic" that's on you're screen, is not the screen protector. It's almost the other way around. If it was glass, if wouldn't scratch, like on the iPhone. So, due to that plastic, it scratches quite easily.
As I do not own the HD yet, I don't know how to apply the screen protector. I would guess it just sticks on.
Could we have some clarification on this please?...
The plastic film that's on your phone in the box is just to protect it (persumably through manufacturing, packaging, transport etc), you need to take that off.
I've never found the HTC screen protectors much good, didn't even bother to try and fit the one that came with the HD. If you search the forums you'll find links to better options.
Thanks Bungieman
You prompted me in the right direction. The screen protector is a peel back sticky (dinnt realise that before). I have just installe dit now, was tricky to say the least.
Another reason to be pissed off. You pay a huge sum of money and no glass screen. And no instructions or clarification for the micky mouse screen protector they give you.
Since the HTC Touch HD uses a touch screen, which actually needs you to apply pressure, a glasscreen would be way to "hard" for it to recognize any touching.
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Since the HTC Touch HD uses a touch screen, which actually needs you to apply pressure, a glasscreen would be way to "hard" for it to recognize any touching.
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so what about the iPhone and iTouch then? its my understanding that they use glass screens, they cannot be scratched and there is no need to be sticking little pieces of plastic all over them
They use capacitive touch-screens. I think they respond to heat, or electricity, meaning that they cannot be used with a stylus, but needs no pressure to work.
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They use capacitive touch-screens. I think they respond to heat, or electricity, meaning that they cannot be used with a stylus, but needs no pressure to work.
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ahhh, thanks Bungie, that answers two questions for me, now I know why they are so beautifully responsive.
(Im not a mac person, honest I'm not)
gt112 said:
How do we install the screen protector?
There's already a layer of clear plastic on my HD (out of the box) that covers the entire screen, inc the buttons and has a cutout for the earpiece. Is this a screen protector ?
I tried putting the screen protector that comes in the box, over my screen, it has nothing to anchor to, there's no earpiece sticking up etc, everything is totally flush thus my query above.
If the thing on the HD is not a screen cover, how on earth am I to install this spare one? Do I need glue? I cannot find anything about it in the manual?
Some clarification would be really welcomed
thanks
gt
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gt112,
Usually we need to have some water applied on the device first, then place the protector over the device. The presence of water will prevent the protector from sticking to the wrong position. Then, using something like a credit card, you repeatedly swipe over the protector in such a way that you maintain the correct position, as well as dispel the water under the protector out. The dispelled water will make the protector stick to the device. The main point is to ensure there is no air between the protector and the screen surface.
Good luck.
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They use capacitive touch-screens. I think they respond to heat, or electricity, meaning that they cannot be used with a stylus, but needs no pressure to work.
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Electric current, produced by the big walking batteries we call humans.
Messes with the "capacitance" under the glass of the iPhone and it's recognised as "touching".
Insaneboy said:
Electric current, produced by the big walking batteries we call humans.
Messes with the "capacitance" under the glass of the iPhone and it's recognised as "touching".
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Yes , the same technology Samsung used for the F480. A shame HTC didnt choose it either, because it works really well - at least if someone doesnt necessarily want a stylus.
Anyhow, the is the shipped protector an adhesive layer? Could it be easily removed and applied again?
the touch screen works for iphone, without the need for stylus, because the all the buttons are big. on WM devices, once you get past touchflo you are back in the realms of small icons whereby sometimes it's easier to use the stylus.
but the HD still rocks, so far i've only needed the stylus a few times.
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the touch screen works for iphone, without the need for stylus, because the all the buttons are big. on WM devices, once you get past touchflo you are back in the realms of small icons whereby sometimes it's easier to use the stylus.
but the HD still rocks, so far i've only needed the stylus a few times.
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You couldn't use a stylus on iPhone even if you wanted!
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You couldn't use a stylus on iPhone even if you wanted!
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Thats what I was referring to previously by "necessarily a stylus".
But as to the shipped protector, is it an adhesive layer and could it be easily removed and applied again?
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Electric current, produced by the big walking batteries we call humans.
Messes with the "capacitance" under the glass of the iPhone and it's recognised as "touching".
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I actually knew that.
Sometimes I find it hard to explain things, as I am not used to doing that in English.
But, one thing I'm wondering, is that many people keep saying the screen on iPhone won't work if your finger is cold, or wet. A wet finger would just lead the electric current even better, wouldn't it?
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You couldn't use a stylus on iPhone even if you wanted!
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i was trying to point out the reason why the HD still, imo, needs one rather than why the iphone doesnt.
drzoid said:
But as to the shipped protector, is it an adhesive layer and could it be easily removed and applied again?
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Yes and maybe. You can remove it without residue, but I had trouble cleaning it, so I just used another one.
Usually we need to have some water applied on the device first, then place the protector over the device. The presence of water will prevent the protector from sticking to the wrong position. Then, using something like a credit card, you repeatedly swipe over the protector in such a way that you maintain the correct position, as well as dispel the water under the protector out. The dispelled water will make the protector stick to the device. The main point is to ensure there is no air between the protector and the screen surface.
Good luck.
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Hi Eaglesteve, are you serious about applying the water ? Are you referring to the official screen protector from htc? i am using its pressure sensitivie adhesive (PSA) and that's it .
Indeed, the original screen protector is pretty good: it is essentially impossible to notice its existance since it is perfectly cut and there are ZERO bubbles if you apply it correctly e.g. carefully without touching the surface and carefully cleaning the screen before. In addition, the "slide" of the finger over the screen is even better and it's very easy to clean - just rub it on your clothes!
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You couldn't use a stylus on iPhone even if you wanted!
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Not true.
http://dvice.com/archives/2008/03/the_iphone_styl.php
Would having a thicker screen protector allow us to make the screen more flush to the trim? I have read that the screen is only recessed 1mm. It seems that we could easily compensate for that with a protector, essentially making the screen flush already?
Is the screen further recessed than I have read--and has anyone had issues hitting the screen perimeters? Scroll bars, X/OK, start menus, outter letters on on-screen keyboards... et al?
I want this (the x1a) to be my next phone, and I think I can deal with the screen, but I would like to make it as close to my original Touch as possible--which has the best recessed touchscreen I have ever used. I can easily hit all the extremities, and scroll, and when I draw on the screen using the Notes application, I can easily draw to all the borders, using my thumb.
With the speediness of this phones rotation, I worry less about the on-screen keyboard, but I find myself wanting to use it a lot... like, for quick messages, and entering data into programs, like a web browser. I use the hardware keyboard for longer emails, texts, or modifying documents.
How has the recessed screen affected you guys?
makes it more difficult to be a one hand touch phone. you need to use the stylus to make selections more accurate. im always using a stylus anyways but it would be a better phone if the screen wasnt recessed.
Well sometimes it is indeed an annoyance but not really all that great. For multiple reasons though. I'm often having hard time using controls on the borders with my finger, I found out it's better to just kind of push at the border itself and thus let only part of the finger on the screen than trying to push it in the border and selecting something farther from the border. Furthermore it makes the screen harder to clean.
Also I've noticed reduced sensitivity around the borders even using the stylus (in Pocket Artist to be exact), is this normal? I have to push a bit more to draw, etc.
However, I can imagine a flush screen wouldn't really fit the design of the phone
Wow, these comments are very disconcerning to me... If the screen is annoying to use, and they keyboard is not as good as the Pro, then why would anyone pay 3x the price to get this instead? I took my Pro back because the Sprint model overheats--the AT&T model has crappy GPS, that AT&T locked down...
I really like what I see in the X1, but if critical WM functions are hard to use without a stylus then that would be a deal-killer for me
to me, i dont think the phone is worth the 800 i paid because i kind of was expecting more. a phone that is an all in one for me. phone, wifi, browse, tethering..... and compact.
dont get me wrong, it does all that i want so far but i think the screen is a little to small. great resolution but screen could of been a bit bigger. i bought the phone on line and so i never really got to physically see it before i bought it. i just went with what was on the specs alone.
also i was expecting more out of the browser... its okay but i just wished it had a full browser with complete flash and java support.
its my first wm device and so i was also expecting more out of the os.
sliding keyboard was one reason i bought this also and so again i was expecting better.... keyboard is okay but i wish it had more key mapping options and key functions. it seems when using the keyboard, i also have to use the stylus.
i guess i was just expecting better for my 800 bucks but then again i havent really tried customizing it such as trying different third party apps or the other cab files.
i think the htc hd would of been a better phone for me but they dont make it for the u.s high speed band. i got what i got and so ill try and make the best of it and see if i can make the most of it.
Yeah, right now, we don't have that many great options in the U.S.
We have the CDMA Omnia, but it's screen is pathetic compared to the HD. It's also quite unresponsive, and very awful around the edges...
We have the CDMA Diamond, which overheats, and has similar screen issues. No SD slot either.
We have the CDMA Pro, which overheats, has similar screen issues, and more defects than you can shake a stick at.
We have the AT&T Pro, that has crippled GPS...
So what the hell is the best phone out there right now or in the near future? It sounds like the X1 just isn't worth it... Maybe if it was $299 with a contract, like the Pro...
I really don't get your complaints. What's the problem with the screen?
The recessed display is the best idea SE had with this phone. I won't even think about the scratches I had on the screen if it were plain like the TouchHD.
By the way, the Xperia has the same price as the Touch Pro here in Austria and it's far the better choice. For me it's all in one and everything I want from a PPC works fine.
skycamefalling said:
I really don't get your complaints. What's the problem with the screen?
The recessed display is the best idea SE had with this phone. I won't even think about the scratches I had on the screen if it were plain like the TouchHD.
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How does the recessed screen help with scratches
Matmax said:
How does the recessed screen help with scratches
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The frame is protecting the screen. When the unit is faced downwards on a flat surface it won't let the screen touch it directly, that way you save a lot of scratches.
Also I find the recessed screen very handy with sliders, with my thumb nail I can scroll as fast as I want without worrying loosing the slider. The only problem with the screen so far is the "x" button on the right corner, but I am getting used to it.
A minor advantage is that screen protectors can be fitted more easily and accurately. Of course non-recessed screens have other advantages but nonetheless I am very happy X1s screen.
XavierGr said:
The frame is protecting the screen. When the unit is faced downwards on a flat surface it won't let the screen touch it directly, that way you save a lot of scratches.
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Thank you for explaining, that's exactly what I meant to say
If the screen were plain it would be scratched by the zipper of my pocket all the time. So the zipper just touches the frame and this doesn't matter.
however it protects the screen from scratches...
skycamefalling said:
I really don't get your complaints. What's the problem with the screen?
The recessed display is the best idea SE had with this phone. I won't even think about the scratches I had on the screen if it were plain like the TouchHD.
By the way, the Xperia has the same price as the Touch Pro here in Austria and it's far the better choice. For me it's all in one and everything I want from a PPC works fine.
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Here in the US, the Pro is $199 or $299 with 2-year, and the X1 will be $799. Also, if you put a screen protector on your device, your screen looks perfect. My Touch has zero scratches on the screen, but has one or two on the screen protector..
May I ask why you would ever want to lay your phone down on it's screen? I have never done that on any phone I've owned, PDA or not.
XavierGr said:
The frame is protecting the screen. When the unit is faced downwards on a flat surface it won't let the screen touch it directly, that way you save a lot of scratches.
Also I find the recessed screen very handy with sliders, with my thumb nail I can scroll as fast as I want without worrying loosing the slider. The only problem with the screen so far is the "x" button on the right corner, but I am getting used to it.
A minor advantage is that screen protectors can be fitted more easily and accurately. Of course non-recessed screens have other advantages but nonetheless I am very happy X1s screen.
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I'm glad to hear you are happy with the screen--but you really have to use your fingernail with the scroll bars? That's pretty weak... like we are going back to the days of the Apache...
You guys can verify that the screen is really only recessed about 1mm? If so, wouldn't putting a screen protector on there make the screen flush again?
ScrapMaker said:
You guys can verify that the screen is really only recessed about 1mm? If so, wouldn't putting a screen protector on there make the screen flush again?
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Well it's really recessed only a little and I guess it does protect it a bit. I actually had both the touch pro and X1 in hand and then actually chose to go with the X1, they are priced the same here too.
MagNetCZ said:
Well it's really recessed only a little and I guess it does protect it a bit. I actually had both the touch pro and X1 in hand and then actually chose to go with the X1, they are priced the same here too.
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Do you think that if we had a thicker screen protector, could it make the screen flush, and have the same effect as, say, a Touch--with a true flush screen, unlike the Diamond and Pro...
the screen protector would have to be pretty thick to make up the recessed area. not worth the effort.... i think if you buy it, youll just have to try live with it. its really not that bad but would have been more touch screen friendly if it was flush. not a deal breaker for me and the more i use my phone, the more i am getting to like it more... but still not worth the 800 bucks (no phone is worth 800 bucks, i just bought the phone on a whim).
Sorry to say that but the idea is flawed.
Imagine having to handle complex equipment with 3 gloves on your hands... it will be a mess.
Anyway I don't really understand the fuss about flush screens, the only problem I find on XPERIAs recessed screen is the 'x' button on the top right corner and a bit of the 'Start' button. The scrollbars are way too thick to be a problem to operate.
Both problems are solved with time and experience with the device. Imho the protection of the recessed screen outperforms the advantage of easy access on the 'x' button, not to mention that you can just press the ok button to have the same effect.
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not to mention that you can just press the ok button to have the same effect.
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Exactly. And I can imagine the sensitivity going downhill with protectors that thick anyway.
Oh, it has an OK button?
Iiinnnnttteerrreseting!
Hi , does anybody know of a good scratch remover for the touch hd screen ?
I was going to buy displex but it says not for touch screens , Iv seen the applesauce cream for ipod touch and iphone but wasnt sure if that would be ok
any help will be much appriciated
Hi,
You could try iDrops. You can get them from http://podshop.com/idrops/
Don't expect wonders after a couple of seconds of polishing, but if you put some effort in it the results are not too bad.
Some Serious Hazyness May Occur <-- speculation
gjpax said:
Hi , does anybody know of a good scratch remover for the touch hd screen ?
I was going to buy displex but it says not for touch screens , Iv seen the applesauce cream for ipod touch and iphone but wasnt sure if that would be ok
any help will be much appriciated
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Backgroud:
I had the same problems, I'm a low-maintenance type guy, I throw my stuff around, put it in my pocket with my keys, etc.
I soon noticed that my prized BlackStone was getting tons of scratches
My Thoughts:
You should not use the same solution out for the iPhone because the iphone has class layer on the top of it, and the solution you mention is probably an obrasive.
The Touch HD has a plastic type mebrane on the outside of it, with the glass surface under it; recessitive (BlackStone) vs capacitive (iPhone). I could see some serious hazyness happening if you try using that solution on the BlackStone <-- speculation
Suggestions:
This worked for me,
I bought CP Screen protector http://stores.ebay.com/Invisible-Armor-For-Your-Device and installed it, it covers up the scratches and protects it against future scratches
Although they advertise it a scratch proof this is fasle it does get scratches. But I figure, once I have enough scratches I'll peel off the product and install a new one. This solution has to be cheaper than replacing the the outer memberane of BlackStone as it probably requires cracking open your device
Note:
The CP screen protector makes the screen slightly more mushy, only noticable to a power user though.
I hope you find this helpful / informative
Hello people
I am using Pocket Artist to draw and I love it.
But I am just little worried that I may scratch the display - which I would not like at all.
is it possible to make some scracthes with the stylus?
Thank you people.
Sopis said:
Hello people
I am using Pocket Artist to draw and I love it.
But I am just little worried that I may scratch the display - which I would not like at all.
is it possible to make some scracthes with the stylus?
Thank you people.
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If you have your screen protector on which came with the phone you should have no problems
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is it possible to make some scracthes with the stylus?
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yes it is. imagine that you can have some dust particles (which, in the end, is just stone) under your stylus
but if you use the screen protector, as advised, you can forget about this issue
noris08 said:
yes it is. imagine that you can have some dust particles (which, in the end, is just stone) under your stylus
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??? Off topic i know but Stone ???? Surely dust particles are generally human skin, in the house anyway.... Stone...my god no wonder i am putting on weight if all i am eating is dust !!
Sorry couldnt help that bit of fun, no malice intended. I concur though that so long as you have a screen protector on of some nature you should be fine to draw away to your hearts content.
Yes, I get small, small, "stone" on stylus on my old HP 4150. You can just imagine what I did with that screen. Since this disaster, there is allways screen protector on all my mobiles, pdas,....
whilst im not convinced that dust could scratch it since just is just human skin im positive that all the other crap that sticks to the screen finger grease can and will scratch it if run over with the stylus.
Sopis said:
Hello people
I am using Pocket Artist to draw and I love it.
But I am just little worried that I may scratch the display - which I would not like at all.
is it possible to make some scracthes with the stylus?
Thank you people.
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Take as much care of your stylus as you do your screen. Check the end of your stylus for chips and scratches.
Old chinese proverb....
Look after your stylus and it will look after your screen!
Anfloyd said:
Old chinese proverb....
Look after your stylus and it will look after your screen!
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the infinite wisdom of the chinese people......
about the dust - despite what some might belive, dust is not only dead skin (found mostly within people houses) but came also from walls, roads, fields, etc.
So better respect "the chinese proverb" and you will more happy
i actually did scratch mine in the first days.
the protection it came with was already gone so i removed it.
but i did not want to put the real one on if i had to return it to the store.
i scrolled up in the wether panel and voila a big scratch all over the phone.
i guess the stylus had a sharp end.
you could hardly feel it with the finger but the stylus stuck at it and you couldnt use it anymore.
but my store swapped it without question
thanks for all the replies guys
so as you guys advised and blah blah...
i didnt put the screen protector...and what I found on my screen when I went to bed?
SCRATCH!! just a little one...but it is there...
so I learned a lesson..and now I wanted to apply the SP but really couldnt, then I accidentaly touched the adhesive side (I did applying screen protector 1st time ever) and it got dirty OMG ..I hope I can wash it somehow and reapply or whatever..
Yep so anyone who will read this thread without having SP applied - DO IT!
Very good advice...because if you will read this thread and wont apply SP you will get a scratch, black magic!! Buhuhuhaha
Just kiddin...
Is it possible to type with a capacitive display also through a waterproof camera case (it's like a clear slim plastic bag; it means no direct contact with skin); I use this for hiking/biking as a rain protection for the device.
JLowe said:
Is it possible to type with a capacitive display also through a waterproof camera case (it's like a clear slim plastic bag; it means no direct contact with skin); I use this for hiking/biking as a rain protection for the device.
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I'm afraid not mate. As far as I'm aware, capacitive screens require the small electric charge that we naturally give off, and the plastic cover will stop conductivity.
If that's a deciding factor for you getting this phone, I wouldn't recommend it. Maybe see if there's anything around that does the same job, and works for capacitive screens. I don't think it's impossible, as you can get screen protectors that work (as seen on iPhones and soon on my HD2).
JLowe said:
Is it possible to type with a capacitive display also through a waterproof camera case (it's like a clear slim plastic bag; it means no direct contact with skin); I use this for hiking/biking as a rain protection for the device.
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Don't have HD2 at the moment but do have an Iphone. I modified a transparent pencil case which I use on motor bike and bicycle - no problem at all typing on the Iphone capacitive screen.
custardo01 said:
I modified a transparent pencil case which I use on motor bike and bicycle - no problem at all typing on the Iphone capacitive screen.
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Yeah, go ahead and ignore me then - I obviously don't know what I'm talking about lol.
Thought I did!
johncmolyneux said:
Yeah, go ahead and ignore me then - I obviously don't know what I'm talking about lol.
Thought I did!
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You're not as wrong as you think.
It's true that capacitive screens work by measuring a distortion of a localised electrical field, caused by the small electrical current given off by human skin but it doesn't mean that the screens cannot be covered at all - there are plenty of screen protectors on the market that work just fine with capacitive screens.
But if there's too big an obstruction, it will interfere with the usage of the handset, such as wearing gloves etc.
Mine seems to work ok in this one - the Ortlieb GPS case.
http://ortlieb.com/index_white.php?lang=en&m1=0&m2=0&file=p-search.php
Cheers David
davwil said:
Mine seems to work ok in this one - the Ortlieb GPS case.
http://ortlieb.com/index_white.php?lang=en&m1=0&m2=0&file=p-search.php
Cheers David
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Thank you for your information. Great that it works!
got a waterproof beach-case for electronic devices for storage, can try with that later today
I use a Run.gps armband with my HD2.
Screen works fine !
I use it for cycling to work everyday
it was designed HD/Iphone sized devices, so the HD2 is a bit tighter fit, and the headphone hole is in the wrong place in the neoprene (but that was easily fixed )
http://www.rungps.net/wiki/NeopreneArmbandABX2EN