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[Q] Do you have a screen protector on?

Just a fun little poll. Nothing else really going on anyway since this hasn't been released on tmo yet . Do you keep your screen protector that comes with the phone on? take it off and have it naked? or go out and buy a good screen protector?

At the moment mine its makes. No one has a good protector yet. But tomorrow tmobile should have some
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Nope...always naked with my phones and tablets...over a decade long never a scratch. But thats my lifestyle...i use good common sense..i feel thats why i never had a scratch..i have no beef with peeps who choose to use them, i never had too.

Lcrkz0023 said:
Nope...always naked with my phones and tablets...over a decade long never a scratch. But thats my lifestyle...i use good common sense..i feel thats why i never had a scratch..i have no beef with peeps who choose to use them, i never had too.
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Same here, desire hd screen is still in good nick. Also i use my leather pouch that came with my HD2 two years ago , sold the phone but kept the pouch, i knew it would come in handy one day and the sensation fits in it so nicely.

This phone is so beautiful, it'd be a shame to cover it in screen protectors or cases

i still have the stock protector on..lol. waiting for tmo to have theres

bought the HTC one from tmobile and it is fantastic,can't even tell it's on

I have the HTC protector from T-Mobile. Pain in the butt to put on and work out the bubbles. Looks ok, but scratches easily. Oh well, better it than the screen.
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Is a screen protector even necessary?
I was at the T-Mobile store last week, looking at a G2X. I've been shopping there for years, and the manager knows I root and everything, and that I want the best phones when they're out. He also knows I'm hard on my phones, so he demonstrates the G2X's gorilla glass by bashing his keys into it. Nothing happens. He smashes the keys into the screen of the phone, beats the hell out of it, digs them in, everything, and nothing, not a scratch. Then, he latter goes "ooh, ooh, let me show you this cool phone we have in back" and he pulls a Sensation out of the back. I instantly fall in love. Thing is, I really am hard on the phones, and the gorilla glass would be a great benefit for me, as I've broken a few screen before now. I asked him if it had gorilla glass as well, he said he didn't know.
So, I went home, and looked online, and everywhere I go it says it does have gorilla glass.
My question is, after that long rambling rant, if these phones really do have gorilla glass, why bother with a screen protector?

Specialk47150 said:
Is a screen protector even necessary?
I was at the T-Mobile store last week, looking at a G2X. I've been shopping there for years, and the manager knows I root and everything, and that I want the best phones when they're out. He also knows I'm hard on my phones, so he demonstrates the G2X's gorilla glass by bashing his keys into it. Nothing happens. He smashes the keys into the screen of the phone, beats the hell out of it, digs them in, everything, and nothing, not a scratch. Then, he latter goes "ooh, ooh, let me show you this cool phone we have in back" and he pulls a Sensation out of the back. I instantly fall in love. Thing is, I really am hard on the phones, and the gorilla glass would be a great benefit for me, as I've broken a few screen before now. I asked him if it had gorilla glass as well, he said he didn't know.
So, I went home, and looked online, and everywhere I go it says it does have gorilla glass.
My question is, after that long rambling rant, if these phones really do have gorilla glass, why bother with a screen protector?
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I guess it's the extra care you want to put into the phone. I personally don't want to put a screen protector on but I have been placing them on my phones for the past 4 years. I don't want to take any chances lol

gorilla glass/sensational screen
while i think the GG definitely provides added protection, i would never advise being reckless like that. the one thing i did want to say which i havent seen anyone post yet was how clean the screen stays. i have had the phone since 6/12 and havent used a micro cloth once. while using outside i definitely noticed some streaks due to warmer temps and sweatier fingers, but they literally have disappeared. has anyone else noticed this? incredible self cleansing screen or dumb luck? ill take it as an added bonus. the phones getting better every day.

But if it has gorilla glass, you really aren't taking any chances. Have you seen this stuff?

I just bough some screen protectors and a case for my phone from T-Mobile .
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I'm using incredible S screen protector at the moment. A little bit bubble on the curve side up and down the screen. But it fit well and i'm cool with it temporary
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I'm going up to t mobile later to see if they have some cases. For those who have it naked: you guys are able to use swype with ease? I find it alot easier with a protector on. And I hate smudges and fingerprints and what not.
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xl DIGITAL lx said:
I just bough some screen protectors and a case for my phone from T-Mobile .
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Did they have any rubber cases?
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Shaquiel Harris said:
Did they have any rubber cases?
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Yeah that's the one I bought.
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xl DIGITAL lx said:
Yeah that's the one I bought.
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How much was it?
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Shaquiel Harris said:
How much was it?
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Well I bought that with the screen protectors and they gave 20% off both things. It was 16.99 before the discount and 13.59 after. Its pretty nice though.
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My sensation has a wifi bug where if I turn it sideways, wifi completely turns off. Can I return it to tmobile if I bought it from walmart? And if not, do I have to go back to ths specific walmart I bought it from for an exchange? Or can I go to any one?
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[Q] external battery case

Does anyone know of an external battery case coming out or already out like the Mophie for the iphone? I know Tmobile sometimes sells them in select markets for select phones ( I had one for the HD2, HD7 and mytouch 4g all bought from Tmobile). Has anyone seen or heard of one for the Sensation?

Are you talking about one like this http://t.co/3ZNgYKZ
-McMex
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That would be great. But I bet it would interfere with the WiFi antenna and other things built into the back battery cover.
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Ueah like that but that's HUGE!!!! Wonder if anyone will make a smaller one. The one for the iPhones are pretty small.
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mcmexican said:
Are you talking about one like this http://t.co/3ZNgYKZ
-McMex
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What's up with that TUMOR on the side of the case? Ew.
As for the OP's post, I haven't seen any yet either, but I'm looking!

keithgrobertson said:
What's up with that TUMOR on the side of the case? Ew.
As for the OP's post, I haven't seen any yet either, but I'm looking!
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The tumor is actually where the case plugs into your phone's microusb. I agree it's ugly and they should think of another way

HTC desire s design.

When holding the desire s. My hands get sweaty especially when holding the bit at the back where the aliminium is . Does anyone experience this or is it just me? This is the only phone were this happens to me lol. I think I've got a reaction to aluminium lol
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sayeed91 said:
When holding the desire s. My hands get sweaty especially when holding the bit at the back where the aliminium is . Does anyone experience this or is it just me? This is the only phone were this happens to me lol. I think I've got a reaction to aluminium lol
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LOL, Do you have furry palms?
the devices do tend to generate a reasonable amount of heat while being operated so this isn't all together surprising...what country do you live in, whats the normal temperature there?

The UK. Its generally cold here. It's strange as soon as I touch it the tips of my finger gets sweaty
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sayeed91 said:
The UK. Its generally cold here. It's strange as soon as I touch it the tips of my finger gets sweaty
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UK - it certainly is, do you have a black or silver unit?
Although either way I'm sure that they both have paint cover over the metal uni-body?

Sure it isn't the fact the Desire S is so desirable, your sweating over its sexiness? ;-)

zeekiz said:
Sure it isn't the fact the Desire S is so desirable, your sweating over its sexiness? ;-)
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Lol, I think that you've hit the nail on the head - it sure is a sexy bit of kit

use a case, maybe it helps... I'm living in a all year summer country but don't have any sweat to my phone

I think that the satin black finish on mine seems to accentuate even the slightest fingerprint, but it does look nice!

Never faced the sweat issue although I'm in India. Felt it very slippery when using with one hand. Bought a Casemate barely there case and it is now very nice to hold in one hand.
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gr8guzzler said:
Never faced the sweat issue although I'm in India. Felt it very slippery when using with one hand. Bought a Casemate barely there case and it is now very nice to hold in one hand.
I would get a case but the wifi and signal get reduced. Also I know its sexy lol. But I've held many other phones and never thus problem so weird
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Htc desire design
I must say I like the looks of this phone very much, but after having dropped it (fortunately on soft surfaces) a couple of times, I decided to sacrifice beauty for safety and got a hard case called "casemate". Believe me it's definetly worth. It is reasonably thin, covers the corners and has a rubbery texture that gives good grip.
on the downside, of course you wan't be seeing the sexy logo on the back anymore...

Doesn't it degrade your wifi and phone signal? I have a casemate
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I definetly is better than holding the phone by it's metal parts. I've tried, with relative success (maybe it's just my impression) using reverse landscape (capacitive keys to the left), like this I can hold the phone without toucing any metal parts. Check it out and see if it works for you.
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I've tried it it does work. Buy I don't want to lose wifi or signal
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Bad Design
When I put desire s in my pocket of my Jeans pant and ride bike. I always see power off. The bad design is battery cover and power button at top

sayeed91 said:
When holding the desire s. My hands get sweaty especially when holding the bit at the back where the aliminium is . Does anyone experience this or is it just me? This is the only phone were this happens to me lol. I think I've got a reaction to aluminium lol
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no sweating here either. maybe you should try changing hands during long calls

gr8guzzler said:
Never faced the sweat issue although I'm in India. Felt it very slippery when using with one hand. Bought a Casemate barely there case and it is now very nice to hold in one hand.
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agreed, the case mate is a great case, gives the phone much needed grip for the sweaty palmed amonst us

sayeed91 said:
I've tried it it does work. Buy I don't want to lose wifi or signal
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i dont think the case will degrade wifi signal(not sure though) but it will degrade your GPS signal a lot
my device never got slippery & i live in India ,its ultra hot here even in winter

That's pretty ok. In singapore, after playing a gameloft game, my screen and the whole phone gets covered in dried sweat.
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Stop spamming, if your doing this to get enough posts for Dev , I'll personally report you to mod, there are rules for a reason
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Aluminum bumper

Saw this on ebay. Anyone try it?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Aluminum-Alloy-Blade-Metal-Frame-Bumper-Case-HTC-One-X-Black-/130702502372?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item1e6e79e9e4#ht_2167wt_1024

I like that! Too bad I bet it won't fit ours. :-(
Just looked and they have them for the one xl though... That might fit!
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I like this. Someone please confirm if the xl version will fit the AT&T models.
Thanks
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azturbomini said:
I like this. Someone please confirm if the xl version will fit the AT&T models.
Thanks
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That model seems like a bad idea. First, it seems strange to me that the front plate is held on by a really small and flimsy looking hook. That to me gives me the impression that it could fall off really easily.
Also, the sides being open around the screen mean pocket lint is going to collect in there and on a normally white phone it may look really bad.
Finally, he showed it off without any SIM card I noticed. I would like to see someone test the signal attenuation that is caused by the all metal case. It may not affect signal at all but I would want someone else to confirm that before plunking down ~$30.

Just wait a few months, they will be sold for $12-16.
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I got one on Friday. It fits our device fine but it is a complete piece of garbage. Very cheap feeling, finish is crap and the front part that slides in is not secured well.
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Thanks for the update. Too bad, I was hoping it would be good.

hugebulge said:
I got one on Friday. It fits our device fine but it is a complete piece of garbage. Very cheap feeling, finish is crap and the front part that slides in is not secured well.
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Thanks, sadly you confirmed my suspicions.

We will hold out hope for someone to produce an aluminum bumper worthy of the HOX.
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Full coverage cases like Noreve

Hi guys,
Im searching for the best cover that will protect the entire One s while he's in my handbag etc. Right now i'm using a pouch from Krussel and thats fine but when I take the phone out he's bare naked and hasnt Got any protection until I slip him in the pouch again.. so for that reason (vulnerability) and because I want more grip all the time (i have a grey One, super slippery) im searching for an alternative to the Noreve cases which are a little expensive.. Any ideas? Shoot!
Thanks!!!!
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This is the Noreve case im talking about. It clips open on the top and falls down.
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Anyone..?

I have an otter box for my HTC one s, and it works perfectly! I can even drop it on hard tile floors from over 6 feet(although I would not recommend doing so as it may damage your phone). They are about $40 which is not very cheap, but hey, you have to do whatever you have to do to keep your phone in good condition, right? But honestly, I don't even think that you would need a case for this phone just as long as you aren't throwing it around.
You can also find some cheaper, plastic cases at retailers such as target or walmart.

Do they have those stores in the authors hone country lol.
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Spastic909 said:
Do they have those stores in the authors hone country lol.
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I have no idea what authors hone country is, but if you are talking about an otterbox case, try going to otterbox.com and seeing you can find local retailers. There is also the options ordering one online.

Not talking about outerbox as that's not what you mentioned was sold in said stores. And pretty sure target isn't in Belgium..as you could of obtained by simply clicking the op's sn.
Also I don't think a big bulky case like outerbox is what they are looking for considering the case they want is pretty slim...
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As a matter of fact I am indeed from Belgium, but there are hardly no cases on the belgian market that fit for the HTC One S so thats why I'm searching the web.
Indeed, I am rather interested in a slim case that covers all the surfaces of the One S. So not a shell like the otterbox case. Suggestions?
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sdequant said:
As a matter of fact I am indeed from Belgium, but there are hardly no cases on the belgian market that fit for the HTC One S so thats why I'm searching the web.
Indeed, I am rather interested in a slim case that covers all the surfaces of the One S. So not a shell like the otterbox case. Suggestions?
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Oh I'm so sorry! It was stupid of me to not check...
If you get Amazon in Belgium, try this or this. The shipping may cost a bit though, and I'm not sure about the reliability of the products, so you may have to do a bit of research on the ones that you think look good, as I don't know EXACTLY what you are looking for and don't want to recommend a case that you may not like.