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[Q] Does the gTablet come with a screen protector?

Just got my tablet today, the box was sealed but there was no screen protector on the tablet so I'm just wondering does it come with a screen protector? As I know a lot of tablets/phones do come with one.

I am using 3rd gtab after some issues with first two. First two gtab had a screen protector but useless. I had to remove it. lot of bubbles. 3rd one did not come with. I did not care before first two was not useable at all.

I got mine last week and it didn't have one either.

Had mine about 2 weeks. Didn't come with one, no.

be careful of the screen, it is very easy to get scratch. I have it for 3 days and a very minor scratch at the screen (I used a laptop bag to carry it, still no idea how to get the scratch).. =(

Only the first batch that went out to SEARS have a screen protector (and it wasn't very good, lots of bubbles that needed to be removed). I don't think subsequent batches have them.

Well I guess I was lucky. I bought my gtab from Sears November 22 and mine had the screen protector. Granted the left side of screen protector is lifted but that is on the bezel and not the screen. Other than that, there are zero bubbles on mine.

roebeet said:
Only the first batch that went out to SEARS have a screen protector (and it wasn't very good, lots of bubbles that needed to be removed). I don't think subsequent batches have them.
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I think they started putting a foam rubber pad, glued to inside of the top cover instead.
Jim

my tab is so awesome it came with 2 screen protectors. It was a refurb too and the previous owner removed all the bubbles for me. Its from sears btw.

So, since most of the ones didnt come with one, and the ones who did are crappy, where can one purchase a decent one?

Anybody else have dirt under their screen glass?

I got a G Tablet for Christmas and there are three specks of dust under the glass! Oh so frustrating. I'm gonna exchange it (not looking forward to shipping fees and waiting) because it drives me crazy.
Am I the only one with this problem?
I'd hate for my replacement to have the same problem.

I have the same problem, 2 decent sized pieces of dust under the glass. Since i'm in Australia I'm not about to ship it back to the US for a warranty replacement.
I will probably try to disassemble it and see if I can lean it myself. Pretty ordinary QA..

I replaced my first gtab because of dirt behind the screen. I opened the replacement in the store before I took it home, just to make sure.

Dust under screen - Solution!
I had this issue come up after about 1 1/2 months, about 5-6 annoying white specs appeared between the touchscreen and the lcd panel. I really did not want to return yet another gTab (first one had bad power port) so I took a chance with some canned air. Being very careful not to allow any of the propellant inside, I removed the memory card and gave a couple of quick blasts of air into the memory slot and again in the usb port. Problem SOLVED! All of the dust specs under the screen disappeared and the display is once again flawless and clear. I suggest giving this a try before committing yourself to going through the return process.

Backlight Bleed?

Just got my Tf300. It does have some minimal backlight bleed on the bottom. Is this normal or should I look at a replacement?

i'm pretty sure that is because the thing is made out of plastic and not metal.
No matter what you do to plastic, it is going to bend and mold, you won't find one that doesn't bleed for long. Mine started the first day it was bottom right corner then after a month it is all over the bottom and right side....
I can't wait till I buy a new tablet.

falcon26 said:
Just got my Tf300. It does have some minimal backlight bleed on the bottom. Is this normal or should I look at a replacement?
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Mine had pretty bad light bleed which was especially noticable when using the Kindle app with a black background. I got in touch with Asus through their website, sent them a photo of the screen and they suggested it went off for repair.
They sent a courier to pick it up from my work on a Thursday lunchtime, and it was delivered by courier back to my work the following Wednesday afternoon after having the screen and digitizer replaced. Looks much better now and much less light bleed.
Best of all, it didn't cost me a penny

Screen Replacement Help

So I'm looking for some general advice. One of my friends from works daughters broke her ipod touch screen and I told her I would replace it as long as she payed for all of the parts. The adhesive the screen came with was complete crap so I bought the proper 3M adhesive.
The problem is no matter what I do the darn screen won't stay down. I had it sitting under 20lbs of books for 2 days and it still pops up and doesn't come flush with the frame.
Does anybody have any general advice for me to try? I have one more set of the adhesives for the ipod so this is my last chance and I want to make sure I get it right. To be more specific the top and bottom are normally fine because that's where the adhesive is, there's none on the side as there wasn't any stock either. But then a few days later the top starts to pop off and I have no idea why.

Back to store?
Perhaps you can take it back to Apple and they will replace it for a fee? Saves the DIY costs? I think they do it for iPhones.

X22MAC said:
Perhaps you can take it back to Apple and they will replace it for a fee? Saves the DIY costs? I think they do it for iPhones.
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They do that if you bought it during like the last year, otherwise it's $100, and I already started but am stuck on how to get the screen to stay sticking

I am Samsung type of guy and I know that they offer 2 year warranty in the UK. Perhaps you should just test the water and try and blag a freebie! Best of luck getting the screen fixed!

See the main problem about actually going to the store is it's not the original screen, it's been opened and chagned. It's in void of the warranty

Just got the PH-1 pure white, what a disappointment!

The disappointment I think more because I was SO looking forward to getting it, I was literally counting the hours, and then when I opened the box I saw little chips off the frame and a gap between screen and frame, I was gutted, I was almost desperate enough to just keep the phone, as getting a replacement through Amazon is a pain (if you are in South Africa at least). But decided to get the replacement. so back to waiting for a few more days... just really peeved at the Quality control, especially as the build quality is one of the main reasons I selected the PH-1...
see photos below. was I being too critical?

Jostian said:
The disappointment I think more because I was SO looking forward to getting it, I was literally counting the hours, and then when I opened the box I saw little chips off the frame and a gap between screen and frame, I was gutted, I was almost desperate enough to just keep the phone, as getting a replacement through Amazon is a pain (if you are in South Africa at least). But decided to get the replacement. so back to waiting for a few more days... just really peeved at the Quality control, especially as the build quality is one of the main reasons I selected the PH-1...
see photos below. was I being too critical?
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I have a pure white one too and although I don't have too many issues with the frame like you, I do have a gap around the front camera which is causing light-bleed noticeable when it's dark. I (maybe stupidly) have ordered the halo grey version from Amazon US - hope it doesn't have the same issues.

let me know if the halo grey one is any better.

Jostian said:
The disappointment I think more because I was SO looking forward to getting it, I was literally counting the hours, and then when I opened the box I saw little chips off the frame and a gap between screen and frame, I was gutted, I was almost desperate enough to just keep the phone, as getting a replacement through Amazon is a pain (if you are in South Africa at least). But decided to get the replacement. so back to waiting for a few more days... just really peeved at the Quality control, especially as the build quality is one of the main reasons I selected the PH-1...
see photos below. was I being too critical?
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Are you certain that this is not just the sealant glue that is used to mount the screen assembly to the frame? I noticed that the glue, which is black, appears on every single PH-1.

spireitexi said:
I have a pure white one too and although I don't have too many issues with the frame like you, I do have a gap around the front camera which is causing light-bleed noticeable when it's dark. I (maybe stupidly) have ordered the halo grey version from Amazon US - hope it doesn't have the same issues.
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I have a white as well. With similar I'd call micro-ridges along where the white material meets the glass. It's hard to see but once you see it you can't stop seeing them.
But what's worse is I'm having stains on the white material which don't seem to be able to wash off with a damp cloth. Extremely annoying.

Jostian said:
let me know if the halo grey one is any better.
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Can't tell you about he Halo one but I ordered a Stellar Gray today. Have had a black one since September and I got tired of the fingerprints...That is why I did not order a copper black.

well, I'll see what the replacement looks like, if it is also not great, I'll try one of the darker colors.

Anyone have issue where adhesive residue is permanent where you peel off IMEI sticker on the back? I can tell that a sticker has been there, no matter how many times I try cleaning it.

Ascertion said:
Anyone have issue where adhesive residue is permanent where you peel off IMEI sticker on the back? I can tell that a sticker has been there, no matter how many times I try cleaning it.
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I have seen that on one Essential PH-1 that I owned. My current one doesn't have that issue.

dh, what is your manufactures date of the ph1?

Jostian said:
The disappointment I think more because I was SO looking forward to getting it, I was literally counting the hours, and then when I opened the box I saw little chips off the frame and a gap between screen and frame, I was gutted, I was almost desperate enough to just keep the phone, as getting a replacement through Amazon is a pain (if you are in South Africa at least). But decided to get the replacement. so back to waiting for a few more days... just really peeved at the Quality control, especially as the build quality is one of the main reasons I selected the PH-1...
see photos below. was I being too critical?
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No, you are not. I would have replaced my phone too. I stayed in Singapore and have replaced my phone twice, I. E. Shipped 3 times. Took me more than 3 months to properly own my Essential Phone.
However for me, nothing was wrong with all the Essential Phones I got.. Were just some stupid accidents. I was, in fact, very very impressed with Amazon's service. When you are in Asia, you will understand how amazing Amazon is.
My current Essential Phone is the white one. Wanted to add that my one came in perfect condition. Not to brag but just so if someone who wants to buy comes in, he knows that not all Essential Phones are bad.

My replacement arrived today and its 100%, I'm SO chuffed, its gorgeous. I was really worried, as the replacement process though not arduous isn't easy (I'm in South Africa). Am so glad I didn't settle for the 1st one, as this one is great... no gaps or chips... now just to not drop it before my case arrives.