Because the phone has a matte polycarbonate build, I'm thinking the white will smudge. I'd be scared to put it in my pockets because the dye might bleed onto the phone or perhaps the dirt from my hand might cause it to smudge. But the phone is so sexy I don't want to have a case on it. What does everyone think?
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Because the phone has a matte polycarbonate build, I'm thinking the white will smudge. I'd be scared to put it in my pockets because the dye might bleed onto the phone or perhaps the dirt from my hand might cause it to smudge. But the phone is so sexy I don't want to have a case on it. What does everyone think?
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I've got one and it does smudge. It cleans pretty easy but the white matte finish has a tendency to collect some color from a pocket or a drop. Not a big deal, just wipe it off, but I'm probably going to get one of the HTC cases when the come out. Not really because of smudging, but more because the phone is pretty slick and can be hard to hold and use one handed.
Well if you keep wiping it off eventually the dirt will soak into the body leaving it looking yellowish/greyish.
I saw one in the store that had a smudge on it. I tried wiping it off but it just smeared into the body.
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alcohol wipes will make it bright white again
I have the gray and my wife has the white one (International) I just ordered the white one on AT&T pre-order. My gray shows finger prints a lot easier than my wife's white. Both smudge but white seems clean wipes easier than the gray.
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I have the gray and my wife has the white one (International) I just ordered the white one on AT&T pre-order. My gray shows finger prints a lot easier than my wife's white. Both smudge but white seems clean wipes easier than the gray.
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the gray is going to have a tendency to show oils more. i've already ordered one of the HTC cases to take care of that matte back so no worries.
From what I read yes. But I also read that it can be solved with an eraser!
Polycarbonate is pretty tough (and hard to form), I don't think it would stain.
Should clean easily, the texture is what would collect any color or smudges.
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This is easily solved by using a skin. I ordered a skinomi full body skin for my One X. That way, you still retain the beauty of the phone (Color and Size) and don't have to worry about smudges, yellowing, or scratching.
I've noticed some scratches are already appearing on the back of my white One X, along the "hump" that the phone lays on (along the beats logo). It looks as if the matte surface is becoming polished to a glossy finish.
Not really noticeable yet unless a) you're looking for them and b) you hold it in the right light, but it's only been three days. I wonder how it will look after a week, month, year...
Fingerprints really aren't noticeable unless held in the light. I've been carrying it my jeans and haven't noticed any dye transfer.
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I've noticed some scratches are already appearing on the back of my white One X, along the "hump" that the phone lays on (along the beats logo). It looks as if the matte surface is becoming polished to a glossy finish.
Not really noticeable yet unless a) you're looking for them and b) you hold it in the right light, but it's only been three days. I wonder how it will look after a week, month, year...
Fingerprints really aren't noticeable unless held in the light. I've been carrying it my jeans and haven't noticed any dye transfer.
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That's why I already have a case for mine!
Rabble rabble rabble.
I plan on getting mine ghost armored as soon as I can. I have done this on all my phones. Another thing I found worked wonders was a little hand sanitizer and a soft cloth. It always worked for me for cleaning all my white devices.
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I plan on getting mine ghost armored as soon as I can. I have done this on all my phones. Another thing I found worked wonders was a little hand sanitizer and a soft cloth. It always worked for me for cleaning all my white devices.
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The only problem could be that if this phone has any anti stain coating the alcohol might eat it away? I could be totally wrong though.
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So I recently got my MT4GS and I was wondering if there were any suggestions for screen protectors. I used Skinomi before on my G2 and that was pretty good. But I'm open to suggestions, in paticular this was one for the iPhone but anyone know any protectors with like a matte type feel to it? If that makes sense.
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I've never used anything other than whatever generic one I can find cheapest. I've also never heard a convincing argument to spend more on a "better" one.
I'm using the generic one T-Mobile sells.
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I had a Realook myTouch4G screen protector, but I had to cut it a slight bit to get it to fit - it's a few MM too big on the sides. It worked well, but I determined I don't need one.
I'm using the MyTouch 4G (Glacier) ones from T-Mobile..
they're not cut to fit the exact screen, but rather a small section (found this unusual), but they stick, and they stick good, plus they reduce glare and such..
$17 for 2, but it's worth it..
by the way, steer clear of those $5 for 8 screen protectors or whatever on amazon, they feel like they're made from cellophane and fall off almost instantly in my pocket.
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I'm using the MyTouch 4G (Glacier) ones from T-Mobile..
they're not cut to fit the exact screen, but rather a small section (found this unusual), but they stick, and they stick good, plus they reduce glare and such..
$17 for 2, but it's worth it..
by the way, steer clear of those $5 for 8 screen protectors or whatever on amazon, they feel like they're made from cellophane and fall off almost instantly in my pocket.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JKQI6Q/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
best ones i have found. first one on and still going strong, clean and clear and easy to use, cut perfect.
Those are the ones I was talking about, boy do they suck...
I like their design however, but the material feels like the wrapper of a fruit roll-up, and they peel off easily and scratch easily...
As I said, T-Mobile's screen protectors work good.
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I bought these because I figured I'd start cheap, and if I didn't like them, I'd get something else:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005B0JW6C/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
I put one on two days ago. They're cut very well to fit, but they're hard to apply. Lots of bubbles, and one edge doesn't stick well.
I figured I'd give it a couple days, then try again with another, since I have five of them. Maybe I screwed up.
But after using it for a couple days, I don't think I will. It feels too... rubbery. It adds resistance when you slide your finger across the screen and I don't like it.
My HTC Tilt 2 (AT&T branded Touch Pro 2) actually came with a screen protector that was easy to apply, had no bubbles, left no residue and lasted almost two years before one corner began to peel. I was not gentle with this phone either.
If I could find the same kind of protector the Tilt 2 had, I'd buy it in a second, but it was just in the box with the phone. No idea if it was provided by AT&T, or HTC, nor who made it.
In my experience, bubbles are almost always caused by dust and lint in between the screen and protector. You can help prevent this by installing the protector on the screen after a hot shower, while the mirror is still foggy.
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Lint solution
Slightly off topic, but ...
If you apply the protector, and find that it has bubbles, because of lint, just pull the protector off and use a piece of scotch tape on the protector (sticky side to sticky side) and it will pull off the lint and dust. I've had great success with this in the past.
I've tried a couple of different brands and after using them both a couple of weeks each, I decided to do without. I do believe we have "gorilla glass" so I'm not really worried about scratches and such. Both protectors I tried felt odd and they both scratched extremely easily and they gave the screen a "fuzzy" appearance that I just didn't care for.
Yeah, a couple days after my last post, the screen protector came off. The bubbles definitely were not from lint, the factory plastic was still on the screen until I put the protector on. Maybe just poor quality?
Either way, now that I know the phone has Gorilla Glass, I'm not concerned.
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Yeah, a couple days after my last post, the screen protector came off. The bubbles definitely were not from lint, the factory plastic was still on the screen until I put the protector on. Maybe just poor quality?
Either way, now that I know the phone has Gorilla Glass, I'm not concerned.
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Can you please cite a source for this information?
I think you may be mistaken, this device does not have Gorilla Glass to my knowledge.
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Can you please cite a source for this information?
I think you may be mistaken, this device does not have Gorilla Glass to my knowledge.
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According to Cornings site thus device doesn't have gorilla glass. It does seem some kind of reinforced or fortified glass tho
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Either way, now that I know the phone has Gorilla Glass, I'm not concerned.
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it does NOT have gorilla glass. maybe some other kind of reinforced glass but i wouldn't count on it, there are already reports of easily broken screens...
I just got a MT4GS and I will try a new screen protector. On my last phone I used a protector from bestskinsever.com and it was good. It did the job and lasted a long time (over a year and a half before getting some junk under the edge of one corner...but it still didn't peel up and I kept using it for months until I got this phone). The only complaint is a bit of "orange peel" texture on it. My research has led me to bodyguardz.com and phantomskinz.com. People claim these two have less orange peel than the bse skins. I would say the bse is 8/10. I will try one of these 2 and report back.
As I said before, the screen protectors T-Mobile sell are actually pretty good.
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Zagg Invisable Shield. Product has a lifetime warranty. Yes it cost more but I think its worth it.
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I just got a MT4GS and I will try a new screen protector. On my last phone I used a protector from bestskinsever.com and it was good. It did the job and lasted a long time (over a year and a half before getting some junk under the edge of one corner...but it still didn't peel up and I kept using it for months until I got this phone). The only complaint is a bit of "orange peel" texture on it. My research has led me to bodyguardz.com and phantomskinz.com. People claim these two have less orange peel than the bse skins. I would say the bse is 8/10. I will try one of these 2 and report back.
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I have the UltraTough Clear ScreenGuardz (Dry Apply) from bodyguardz. It is great. I can't even tell it is on there. Zero bubbles and zero orange peel. I even pulled it off after I put it on the first time because it was misaligned.
It had a couple big bubbles I couldn't squegee out, but they went away in a couple of days.
If not, do you have any scratches on the camera glass or the body?
Nope...But I'm a VERY brave person
I had a zagg protector on my original EVO...It eventually fell off and it was later discovered they indeed had Gorilla glass. So I left it off. No scratches. No discernible micro-scratches either. Damn that glass IS tough. No case on it, I never dropped it.
I've only dropped one phone in all my life and that was an HTC Touch (windows mobile) in a Manhattan subway...It had a thin rubber gel like protector and it was fine.
So if you think you'll drop it, then get a case. Otherwise I've never had any issues with phones in my pocket. Completely unprotected Palm Pre and original EVO 4G that I had in my pocket. I did have the EVO 4G from Best Buy that was black and white and the white part of the case discolored a little bit. I don't know if that will happen with the white One X...The material is different...But who knows. That is one thing that did in fact pop to mind when the AT&T stored asked if I wanted to also buy a case.
However, I didn't buy any case or screen protector. If you're worried and have ANY doubt, I would always suggest buying these though. Unless you're just really rich and can buy a new one =) Or have a good insurance plan and don't mind paying the premium haha.
i always use tpu cases since i dropped my last phone and cracked the screen.
no scratches on the body and the camera sits slightly below the case so no scratches there either
I think I might go caseless. I'm mainly worried about the camera, but on the AT&T model is sits in the ring surrounding just enough not to touch a surface when you lay it down.
oh and for what it's worth i may have scratches in my camera on my phones. but minor scratches will go unnoticed because A. it's not the actual lens and even if it was B. cameras work fine with minor scratches on lenses, filters, or any other material covering them because they focus beyond that point. the minimum focus distance could never capture those scratches. they are waaaay blown out. could it make your photo look soft?? maybe... maybe... but the quality isn't exactly perfect on a camera phone anyway.
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I think I might go caseless. I'm mainly worried about the camera, but on the AT&T model is sits in the ring surrounding just enough not to touch a surface when you lay it down.
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A grain of sand is large enough to touch that recessed glass if it's on a table.
Edit: Maybe we just got some big ass sand in Florida..
I haven't used cases on my past few phones. After 22 months of being in my pockets with keys and all the rest, my captivate shows a bit of wear, mostly scratches from being dropped (oops), but the screen is still in great condition. I'd expect the One X is hold up even better.
If it gets too unsightly, THEN I'll get case
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A grain of sand is large enough to touch that recessed glass if it's on a table.
Edit: Maybe we just got some big ass sand in Florida..
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Not really on either of those... yes, sand/salt/etc could scratch lens if the lens was sitting flat, however when you sit your phone down flat, look at it from the side... the phone rests on two points... the metal/plastic rim around the camera and then one towards the bottom of the phone... in turn, there is actually a large gap between the camera lens and the surface.
I've got a screen protector because I prefer the feel, but no case. Had it since Sunday; not a scratch anywhere.
Camera doesn't touch if on a flat surface.
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I've got a screen protector because I prefer the feel, but no case. Had it since Sunday; not a scratch anywhere.
Camera doesn't touch if on a flat surface.
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You prefer the feel of the screen protector? After coming from 2 iPhones this is the best feeling glass my fingers have ever touched. Plus, it seems to be very resistant to fingerprints.
As for a case, I'll probably get a thin silicone one for the ocassions where the phone may be dropped. Will be caseless most of the time.
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I don't use a case or screen protector I've dropped it plenty of times quite hard a few times, the back smooth part has very tiny tiny scratches from sliding none on the camera or the screen. I'm ocd about how my phone looks my iPhone 4 had a scratch and I made up some BS story about bad charging to get it replaced but this phones built really well I don't have the 70$ a month warranty from att so knock on wood no issues yet
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Until I see a white Otterbox Commuter. Im keeping mine naked. Black/blue case look weird when the white trim of my X shows in the front
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I think the hox is just to sexy to cover it up with a screen protector or case so going naked. Had a zag on my last phone and a gel case but after a while the screen protector got dirty all around the edges so I took it off and ordered a replacement but by the time I got it I got to used to the natural feel of the screen so I never put it back on and I never liked the feel of the gel case. I've had my hox since last Friday and there's not a mark on it so I'm very pleased with it as is.
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I'm going caseless this time. I used a case (Body Glove) on my Captivate for two years, but never a screen protector, and that screen is still pristine. And I don't really mind scratches elsewhere, although of course I try to avoid them. My phone lives in my left pants pocket, all by itself.
Edit: I'll probably try to get in the habit of setting the phone down face-up, since it does sit on the glass otherwise. The Captivate has very small ridges on the sides so that even face-down it's not on the glass.
No case and no screen protector. I've never been a fan of buying a sleek phone and making it a fatty.
No scratches on phone body or lens.
Naked for me. I love the glass feeling and do not like screen protectors, and likewise with the body: looks and feels best without a case, why mess with it. I've dropped my captivate dozens of times without damage that effects any function besides the open/close usb cover.
I'll be careful, I promise.
Dropping phones is just a matter of how soon for me but still i refuse to use a case. I think it ruins the look and feel of a phone.
So no case for me.
I'm glad to see this thread I have a white hox and have the darn commuter case but I wanna show this thing off .but I'm odd and constantly worried about the Camera lens. What should I do
Again, that's not the lens. It's a piece of glass or plastic on top of the lens. Granted, I doubt you can replace it... My point is that any minor scratches on that won't have an effect on the camera.
I can't say I'm a "professional" photographer because that would imply me getting paid which I haven't been paid for my photography in years...But I DO shoot a LOT with good equipment. That said, I have filters with scratches in them that are still quite usable.
You can't see the scratches in a piece of glass, plastic, etc. that is put directly over top of your lens because the focal point is beyond it. Only if you really really scratch it up will it make a difference. A single scratch alone is not enough. Then factor in the quality of the camera to begin with...You'd never be able to point out the defects in a photo from a few scratches on the case's lens cover. I mean you gotta really scratch it up.
edit -- however, since it's a smaller area, it could take less scratches before you notice a difference... but still, a scratch or two won't make a difference. also, the more you get the softer the image, you could create a permanent "soft focus" filter ha. but i wouldn't worry about a single scratch or two. on top of how small the area for the lens is, i've just never had issues. Attached is a photo my original EVO and all the scratches it took over a 2 year period. There's one larger scratch that actually even covers the area of the lens and I still don't notice it in any shots.
Just click the link, I'm not resizing it and you can't change dimensions through this forum???
http://www.shift8creative.com/temp-stuff/IMAG0001.jpg
Taken with the One X, not bad zoom! =)
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I haven't used cases on my past few phones. After 22 months of being in my pockets with keys and all the rest, my captivate shows a bit of wear, mostly scratches from being dropped (oops), but the screen is still in great condition. I'd expect the One X is hold up even better.
If it gets too unsightly, THEN I'll get case
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this x10
I'm just wondering because I enjoy using the Quick ICS Browser if there is a case that lets you easily touch the edges of the screen? Currently using an otterbox and it protrudes up enough that it makes it impossible without greatly increasing the distance from the side resulting in it popping up more than necessary.
I've seen threads on feather cases and a few others but I couldn't tell from the pictures how up they came on the sides.
Bestbuy platinum case goes 2mm from the edge of the visible portion of the screen. Sometimes you run into trouble spots.
Just throwing that out there.
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I use the Diztronic TPU case almost exclusively and I have no issues at all bringing up the quick rings in ICS Browser. As much as I don't like TPU cases, it's actually really nice. Real slim and fits like a glove.
http://www.amazon.com/Diztronic-Tra...36&sr=8-2-fkmr1&keywords=diztronic+htc+one+xl
I love the diztronic cases. I have a black one and a matte one. The matte gets dirty easily is my only real complaint.
Question? All of the cases that show the screen risk the glass getting cracked from a drop correct? I had the att stripe shell on mine and was getting out of the car and forgot it was in my lap and it landed flat on the glass. It was crackaroo. I never drop my phone but woops that one time. Now I am paranoid. I think I am getting a defender today and it is a real shame because I love the design of the phone anybody know of a case that will be good protection and show off any of the phone?
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Question? All of the cases that show the screen risk the glass getting cracked from a drop correct? I had the att stripe shell on mine and was getting out of the car and forgot it was in my lap and it landed flat on the glass. It was crackaroo. I never drop my phone but woops that one time. Now I am paranoid. I think I am getting a defender today and it is a real shame because I love the design of the phone anybody know of a case that will be good protection and show off any of the phone?
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I did the same when I was on vacation I dropped mine right on the top left corner of the screen face down on concrete, and my phone was fine not a single scratch or crack on it in my diztronic tpu case.
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I did the same when I was on vacation I dropped mine right on the top left corner of the screen face down on concrete, and my phone was fine not a single scratch or crack on it in my diztronic tpu case.
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Nice. I will prob downgrade to something like that sooner or later but for now the defender with the plastic screen popped out with the zagg hd is how I am rolling. Just a little paranoid.
okay im looking to clean this white TPU case I have for my 1X but it's like it's impossible. Ive tried soap and water, bleach, windex (lol) in hot water, warm water, soaking it for hours and nothing works. I just want it to be white again....any suggestions besides buying a new case?
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okay im looking to clean this white TPU case I have for my 1X but it's like it's impossible. Ive tried soap and water, bleach, windex (lol) in hot water, warm water, soaking it for hours and nothing works. I just want it to be white again....any suggestions besides buying a new case?
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Steal a new case?
TPU by nature absorbs things, but doesn't release them easily. There really isn't way to bring it back to the original white color.
I bought a clear TPU case that turned a dingy yellow in about a month. My advice, only buy darker colors if you are getting tpu.
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AJerman....that was funny lol I think that's my best option seeing KindaTired's response lol thanks to you both
I had one and Tried about everything too. I had on with white sides and a clear hard back. After everything I tried brake cleaner. The break cleaner seemed to work, but it made the back hard plastic crack. Mine was turning blue from my jeans. It took the blue off but left the ugly yellowish color still....
www.handhelditems.com has a lot of white tpu cases. they were $4 when I bough them and I decided to be 5 so when they turn nasty i throw them out. hope that helps
I'm actually looking to dye a translucent TPU case from clear to black. Does anyone know if there are dyes that will absorb into and not bleed or rub off of TPU? I don't want something that will end up staining my clothes when I put in in and out of my pocket.
ESdesigns, just paint the inner side of the case with acrylic paint and a few coats will make it solid black (or any color really). After that make sure to use some clear coat over the paint to protect it, and thats it. And if you wanna keep it clear but tint it with a certain color just use ink or semipermanent hair dye (like manic panic, arctic fox, stargazer, etc) and again just apply a coat of the coloring on the inner side of the case and leave it for like half an hour, maybe an entire hour to be sure, then rinse. It'll be tinted but will remain clear.
I don't really know how to call that coating and am not even sure if it's a coating or the whole backplate is made of the material that gives the grip. I just want to know if it's going to get scratched/scraped off by usage because this will pretty much determine if I'll get a case for the phone or not. I never had a case on my phone before and I don't really want one unless I'll need one. And I'll need one if it's required to keep my phone in perfect condition.
I assume it will, but covered it with a silicone case an ghost armor on the front.
The camera bulge made case necessary for my usage.
Of course YMMV some, but it seems the front glass likes to shatter easy on side hits, at least from what I've read.
So back plate scratches would be the least of my concern with that camera glass bulge.
Don't know if that helps, but it didn't cost you anything to read it ?
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I got mine at launch and never put a case on it. Mine is scratch free on the back and the glass. Just don't put it in your pocket if its full of diamonds.
The soft touch plastic can get scratched by keys or even coins. Same can be said for the white glossy sides.
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The soft touch plastic can get scratched by keys or even coins. Same can be said for the white glossy sides.
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The white and black versions are a bit different. As far as i have heard the black one is harder to scratch. And it has the same material all around. As opposed to the white one with gloss added.
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I got mine at launch and never put a case on it. Mine is scratch free on the back and the glass. Just don't put it in your pocket if its full of diamonds.
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Well, it's always sitting in my pocket alone, but I also dealt with some other stuff that was covered in this substance and by normal usage the substance scratched off so that's why it raised my concern. Plus I had HTC HD2 which also had it's backplate covered in something (not this substance though) and it also got scratched up pretty badly by daily use (I really care about my phones) and it was in my pocket alone.
I've had the phone for almost two months now and have yet to use a case and it's still scratch free. I would just make sure to keep whatever pocket you use for your phone empty at all times except for the device itself. The only issue I have is getting dust out of the edges of the screen where the plastic meets the glass...easily fixed with a duster air gun or just using a thin piece of paper and sliding it through the grooves to remove the dust.
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The white and black versions are a bit different. As far as i have heard the black one is harder to scratch. And it has the same material all around. As opposed to the white one with gloss added.
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Not sure which scratches easier but both are susceptible to scratches by metal or even hard plastic unlike the Gorilla Glass screen. Case in point being the hard cases scratching both the soft touch and glossy coatings alike.