So I lost my phone out of my pocket while riding my bike. Sprinting approx 40km up a hill. It jumped out, hit the road. And slid into the bushes. Front of the phone looks new back has some pretty bad scratches. But everything is pretty much fine. No dents no marks on screen. Was in a dot view case. A few scratches on the case and they instantly separated when impacting the ground, which kind of sucked.
That's funny because this feels like the most fragile android I've owned in 5 years. Mainly because my first one lived in my pocket but the camera still managed to get scratched to the point to where it was hard to find a spot on it that wasn't scratched. Now I don't feel comfortable carrying my phone at work. I carried my s4 everywhere with me for a year and not one scratch on the camera lens. This is my first phone with a screen protector on the camera lens.
That is why I have an otter box and a really expensive, tough screen protector. If you're planning on biking with your phone loose in your pocket, you may want to invest in those also!
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ya the dot view case is cool but hardly serves the purpose of an actual case.
Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Right, because you've never dropped anything in your life.
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Should be a criminal offense to use a case for this phone.
Try and get a pair of arms not growing out of one's behind so the droppage is minimized.
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Cases actually assist this phone in other ways than just protection. For one, they make the touchscreen less susceptible to undesired palm touches when using it one handed, and can hide the loose volume rocker issue many people have.
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hgoldner said:
Right, because you've never dropped anything in your life.
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I said criminal prosecution! Also, cruel and unusual!
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I said criminal prosecution! Also, cruel and unusual!
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The trick is to get a clear case. That's what I did. Didn't want to cover up all that arctic silvery goodness. :good:
Oh, that and not to drop it....
I would suggest getting a case like this for biking.
Hyperion M8 Case
The phone is no longer slippery and won't fly out of your pocket.
I use it for mountain biking and it stays put no matter where I put the phone (shorts pocket, back of jersey, etc.)
Leondreux said:
That is why I have an otter box and a really expensive, tough screen protector. If you're planning on biking with your phone loose in your pocket, you may want to invest in those also!
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It's just fine to spend money for your phone's protection. This is one of the nicest phones.
jsminnis said:
That's funny because this feels like the most fragile android I've owned in 5 years. Mainly because my first one lived in my pocket but the camera still managed to get scratched to the point to where it was hard to find a spot on it that wasn't scratched. Now I don't feel comfortable carrying my phone at work. I carried my s4 everywhere with me for a year and not one scratch on the camera lens. This is my first phone with a screen protector on the camera lens.
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I agree on the camera screen. Mine has a couple scratches as well. Never had any other phone do that. However the rest of the phone is scratch free which is even more strange. What protector are you using on the camera screen? I think I'm going to get HTC to fix it then apply a protector to it.
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No scratches on any of my lenses... And this phone goes through my daughter. Oo
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It feel out of my sweater's pocket right onto the blacktop as I was getting out of my car. Minor scratches on top left and bottom right on the back side. Oh well. I'll have to be more careful.
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termleech said:
I agree on the camera screen. Mine has a couple scratches as well. Never had any other phone do that. However the rest of the phone is scratch free which is even more strange. What protector are you using on the camera screen? I think I'm going to get HTC to fix it then apply a protector to it.
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I thought I had a ton of scratches on my lens,I would wipe it off with a soft cloth and they wouldn't wipe off. Well today while sitting bored I just took my sleeve and rubbed with some pressure for a good 5 minutes. All those marks that looked like scratches all came of . Might try some alcohol on a qtip when I get home.
going back to the original op issue. I use the dot case when not biking and I use a otter box defender case mounted to the handle bars when riding. So far the otter box works very nice and does not come off on the bike ride. It takes around a minute to put the phone in the case every ride, but nothing to long.
one added bonus about the mounted otter box and m8. When listing to a talk podcast I sometimes do not use headphones, the speakers are plenty loud.
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Anyone else using the sprint screen protectors for their epic? I just bought a pack and I'm really disappointed with them. They are just big enough to cover the screen it self. So there is no margin for error when putting them on. Also I think they are supposed to be anti-glare so make the beautiful screen of my epic hazy and almost pixelated. Any suggestions for decent clear screen protectors?
Does the epic really need a screen protector? I thought the screen was made from some super durable stuff?
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i know i made the sprint people put one on
i can take the hazyness until i get my skinomi
i recommend skinomi
Its still plastic and there are a lot of things that can scratch plastic.
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I'll give skinomi a try. Thanks.
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I took mine back for a refund. They just cost too much and made the screen feel unatural. They let me keep the one I had installed already until my new protectors came.
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People have been saying that the skinomi ones are too long I think... I'd recommend the phantom skinz one since I've had no problem, they have a cut out for the sensors and camera (which the skinomi does not have) and they have a lifetime guarantee.
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this is the one im talking bout i ordered one it has lifetime replacements and openings for the sensors and cam it is awesome on the htc hero so i hope it continues
Well, all I know is that at least the first batch of Skinomis didn't turn out so well. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746037
Too long, but possibly good customer service? And like I said, no cutouts for the lights/sensor/camera. Skinomi has gotten plenty of good reviews for other phones, but for some reason the ones for the Epic haven't been well received.
the site i posted showed a different pic check it out
The Sprint ones are total crap. Took mine back a few hours after I bought them.
yes they are but fools wont take it back cuz i used one
Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone
thus why i removed mine
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Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone
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I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.
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I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.
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Yup! I am no doubt in the minority but I have managed to scratch my screen. It was in strange circumstances having to do with hiking on a trail (and I hardly ever hike, less have my phone out...) but scratchedy it went. No 20ft heights or bouncing. Just fell face down from my pocket on a dirt path with a pebble somewhere in there. They're not invincible, people.
lol unless ur doing stuff like that you dont need a protector
under normal use pocket car table things like that no but if ur roughing it why not protect it and get a skinomi
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What site are you talking about?
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damn guess it was a different forum
but its on the skinomi website look at the top
Scratched mine easily... I have 2g steel plugs on my lobes, and the first time i heard them click against the screen I knew I'd have a problem. sure enough, there are tiny scratches from where my ear hit the screen. My fault for not putting a protector on sooner.
Also managed to put a little hairline scratch down by the menu button, but i have no clue how i did that.
I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
Thanks!!
Only had mine for a few days, but it's in marvelous condition. The screen doesn't seem to hold onto fingerprints at all.
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Been without a case for 2 months, dropped once, edges are scratched but looks perfect.
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I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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I've had mine naked since christmas and it's in perfect condition besides a small hair line scrath on the screen i have the black one and it's a finger print magnet.
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Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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I've gone case-less since I got mine on launch day, and cosmetically never had a single problem. A couple of months ago though I dropped it on a tile floor, and even though the screen or body didn't crack it wouldn't power back on, so something internal must have been damaged. I was able to use my insurance to get a replacement, but I'm not sure having a case on it other than something with some shock protection like an otter box would have helped anyway.
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Really? The only part on mine getting prints like crazy is the back. My screen doesn't for some reason.
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Yeah the screens not really an issue it's just the back, the blacks the worst for finger prints though
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dpaine88 said:
I have been running a light case on my phone but have considered taking it off as I never seem to drop it.
Those of you without a case on your phone,
what condition is it in now?
Have you dropped it? How did it respond?
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You know Murphy's Law...once you take the case off you will drop hard on the concrete....
This phone is waaaay to weak to be naked... I've broken my screen so many times from knee height drops.. one including being dropped on carpet. My old VIVOW was a lot stronger....
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I don't have a case I never liked them. I have cracked the screen on my old s3 though, happened to hit the metal strip that separates the room..Other than that I have a right pocket only rule and I make sure i NEVER put it on my lap when driving.
Been using my s3 without a case since the day it came out. Couple nicks around the metallic edge but otherwise in perfect condition. I don't really have a habit of dropping phones though.
Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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I've had my phone naked for about 5 months and I only have a few light scratches on the back, that are not noticeable without really looking for them.
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I've had mine since launch and dropped it once on a concrete floor at work and a few times at the house. The only drop that caused any damage was the one at work and it barely scuffed the corner of the metal trim. So little it took me a minute to find it.
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i too have had mine since launch and am using a Ringke "SLIM-Lite" case...no screen protector.
device is flawless!
no scratches, scuffs, or any other blemishes.
I have been using a rokform rokbed v3 S3 case just for the mount and the phone is in good condition. no screen scratches. the case has a tendency to scratch the battery cover so i got a replacement to use with the case. not easy to find the black verizon S3 battery covers so that is sitting in the box the phone came in.
I also have a rokform v3 (awesome case) on mine since I saw a drop test on YouTube. There is no way I would feel safe without it.
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no case ever
i only have a screen protector on my phone. I avoid cases for phones because I keep my phone in my pocket and I don't like the size of the phone with a case on. This may not be the best idea because I am also quite clumsy but I really do like the thin sleek phone with no case. In any case, I must say that I am quite impressed with this phone. I've had it for about 5 months and have dropped it somewhere between 10-15 times. It is usually just a small drop but I have definitely dropped it out of my coat while taking the coat off and out of the car when getting out multiple times and only have a few small scratches on the back. There has been no damage to the screen at all. So to anyone that is scared of removing the case, my advice is to enjoy the design of the phone and not worry about the back. After all, a replacement for the back cover is cheaper then many of the cases out there.
I run mine naked about half the time, in a tpu case the rest of the time. I have two very small nicks in the silver trim around the sides, and a little scuff on the home button. I've had the phone since a few days before launch, though I did replace the battery cover recently because I broke it taking it off one time. Always have an SGP Ultra Nano screen protector though.
I'd say most people should have no problem running with no case, but it may not be the best idea. I love the feel of the naked phone and frequently use it like that, but I have dropped it from about waist height a few times onto hardwood floors or low carpet.
The phone feels nice enough that you do keep a firm grip on it and treat it like your precious, and if you're careful to keep your pocket empty you won't scratch it there. But because it's so slick, it can slip out of your pocket when sitting, or off of a surface you've set it on. Plus if you have anything else in your hand, it's easy to forget to keep a firm grip on the phone.
I've now got a Cruzerlite tpu case that looks and feels awesome, and like any tpu case removes in seconds with no wear. The material provides a great deal of protection for its minimal bulk, I've accidentally thrown my old Droid RAZR onto asphalt and concrete on separate occasions with just a slim tpu case with no harm done. Recently, I've been carrying with that case for peace of mind, and taking it off on occasion to use it, or if I'm at something rather formal.
But I see no need for something more than tpu, like an Otterbox, for the average person. If you're particularly clumsy, if you frequently skate, run, bike, 4 wheel, hunt, etc with it, or have a fairly physical profession I can see it, but for the rest of us it's overkill.
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Majority of my drops are because of my son.... when I drop it myself I get the ninja/football player move of catching it and nearly kicking it through a field goal...but I like to think I am the worst draft pick ever because I usually catch it with my foot and it goes nowhere.
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I have found myself continously dropping my gs3 due to its slick plastic cover. I even dropped it out of my car while I was cruising 55mph on the highway and it only scuffed up one edge. However my phone is still in perfect operating condition. What's your guys opinoin/experiences on the durability of this phone?
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I drop my all the time but I have a uag case. I have a bad habit of holding it in my mouth if I go to use my hands when I just have used it.
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I have a case and rarely dropped my phone. The few times I did dropped it I had a case on the phone so I can only speak on the fact that the case did its job in protecting my phone.
My phone seemed really durable too until it took a small 2 foot fall onto a tile floor. Unfortunately it landed perfectly on the edge where the glass meets the frame and wrecked the screen. The glass was slightly chipped, however, the screen below shattered and became worse over the course of a day until it was solid purple.
I spotted mine once from the seat of my truck and it lasted quite well with the potter box, I haven't deployed it with the extended battery and rubber case yet. With the potter box it survived with no damage
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Yea I also have the Otterbox commuter and it is a real good case but it is just to bulky for me.
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I don't use it anymore because I have a 4400mah extended battery, and I'm a bit Nevis about dropping the wrap around plastic/rubber cases that I can buy for the extended battery
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My friends and I were hanging on the patio roof (2 stories) during a party and he dropped his onto the concrete walkway. It just got scratched on the back cover slightly. Screen was perfect/didn't crack. Still works perfect as if out of the box. If that isn't durability, then I dont know what is. He had a cover but it was just an old regular hard plastic case.
Either luck was on his side or this phone is unbreakable.
So, the Samsung s3 is only durable if the device lands flat on its back? Is that what I'm reading?
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I've dropped mine plenty of times, and there's almost zero damage. I don't use a case either... rather impressed, myself.
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So, the Samsung s3 is only durable if the device lands flat on its back? Is that what I'm reading?
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I have had mine drop hard on several spots, especially corners and the worst that has happened is the back flying off and a couple of dents
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TheDiabolicaL1 said:
So, the Samsung s3 is only durable if the device lands flat on its back? Is that what I'm reading?
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Not exactly, somebody knocked my phone out of my hand and it fell about 4 feet onto concrete. Fell right on the bottom left corner and left a big scuff, but nothing else...luckily. All I use is a screen protector.
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i have dropped my phone a few times (most often when drunk), it still works perfectly
All phones can crack, but the polycarb on the S3 makes it more resistant than the all glass iPhone or Nexus 4. I wish people would stop complaining about 'build quality' of Samsung phones - its a common myth for many people and blogs, they think Samsung phones are built well or last.
People kept complaining about the back cover being so flimsy but I liked that I could buy a replacement when I dropped my phone and scratched it and that no one would be able to notice the difference.
Prefer the backcover too
yeah, i prefer the backcover. I feel like the whole aluminum back is overrated, you cant replace the battery!
i have been using my phone naked since november and i havent seen any visible imperfections besides i mean scratch i got yesterday. sucks cause it's in the middle of the screen and distorts the colors.
Mine seems pretty durable, I have never used a case aside from the OEM flip case, and I've dropped it from my car to the cement twice now (always forget its in my lap before I get out) and I only have a couple small scuffs on the edges. When my buddy dropped his iPhone 4 the same way getting out of my car the front and back glass cracked like crazy.
The iPhone may feel more sturdy in the hand, but in reality its as fragile as an infant.
Gone thru 2 cracked screen phones already. Both drops less than 2 ft.
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Gone thru 2 cracked screen phones already. Both drops less than 2 ft.
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My wife dropped hers at the bar the other night and of course it hit on the corner and low and behold the screen broke
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I just picked up a used S3 yesterday, to be here Monday. Was wondering who all carry their phone (any cellphone) in their pockets. I have had numerous cellphones since 2000 and never carried my phone in my pocket due to the fear of breaking it. I wasn't so much worried about scratching the screen as physically breaking the phone. I have noticed while watching TV that many people just put them in their pockets. Which pocket due you carry, front or back?
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I just picked up a used S3 yesterday, to be here Monday. Was wondering who all carry their phone (any cellphone) in their pockets. I have had numerous cellphones since 2000 and never carried my phone in my pocket due to the fear of breaking it. I wasn't so much worried about scratching the screen as physically breaking the phone. I have noticed while watching TV that many people just put them in their pockets. Which pocket due you carry, front or back?
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Front of course, convenient to take also. My fear for back is u might sit on it as I did. Fortunately it didn't crack. Mind you I'm 75kg and after a long day stand where I can just sit on the floor so our phone is not as fragile as you think mate
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Been carrying in front pocket for years. Never had any trouble.
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Rear pocket for both the s2 I had, the current s3 as well as prior flip phones. Less chance of scratching in the back pockets. Never had an issue "sitting" on it, but I also tend to sit up straight.
That said, I have found the s2 to handle drops much better than the s3 does. One small drop on the s3 cracked the corner of the screen. Numerous drops of the s2 only ever dinged the corner of the phone. Never used a case for either phone either.
kd3yt said:
I just picked up a used S3 yesterday, to be here Monday. Was wondering who all carry their phone (any cellphone) in their pockets. I have had numerous cellphones since 2000 and never carried my phone in my pocket due to the fear of breaking it. I wasn't so much worried about scratching the screen as physically breaking the phone. I have noticed while watching TV that many people just put them in their pockets. Which pocket due you carry, front or back?
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Both here. Although I have two rock solid cases and a screen protector so I don't really worry too much. I have both the Otterbox defender and a lifeproof case. Both are solid cases. I only got the lifeproof because soon the Otterbox won't be under warranty after a year
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Sadly it depends on the pants my s3 fits better in my back pocket because pant companies don't make front pockets big enough in women's clothes
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Front left pocket, with phone screen facing my leg. No risk of scratching the screen that way! With Urban Armor case. But I'm a 6' 3" 180lb male so it might fit more easily than for someone smaller.
I always carry it in my back pocket. I routinely sit on it and have never had any problem. The only problem I had was I would constantly turn on the phone phone because of pressing the home key when I sat, so I rooted the phone and disabled the home keys "wake" feature.
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I always carry it in my back pocket. I routinely sit on it and have never had any problem. The only problem I had was I would constantly turn on the phone phone because of pressing the home key when I sat, so I rooted the phone and disabled the home keys "wake" feature.
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Good idea. :thumbup:
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Back pocket while walking around, making it easier to reach for and does not restrict movement (same reason why wallet is in back pocket)
As soon as you sit down, simply remove the phone and set it in front of you, on your lap or in your front pocket. It does not take long to make this switch.
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Sadly it depends on the pants my s3 fits better in my back pocket because pant companies don't make front pockets big enough in women's clothes
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Yep same here. Usually, my phone is in my back pocket, except for one pair of chinos where it is more comfortable in the front right pocket. I have never had an issue with sitting on my device, though I do get the occasional home button wake... Not that big of a deal though.
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Yep same here. Usually, my phone is in my back pocket, except for one pair of chinos where it is more comfortable in the front right pocket. I have never had an issue with sitting on my device, though I do get the occasional home button wake... Not that big of a deal though.
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I'm always putting it in both my back and front pocket. Thankfully I've always remembered to take it out before I sit on it. The case I have on it is a little bulky but it kind of reminds me to take it out of my pocket
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I'm always putting it in both my back and front pocket. Thankfully I've always remembered to take it out before I sit on it. The case I have on it is a little bulky but it kind of reminds me to take it out of my pocket
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I have a slim case from Elago on it, so it is still quite thin. At this point, I don't even notice when I am sitting on it any more. I also have a quite slim wallet (actually the exact same thickness as my phone with its case on) so I cannot differentiate any unevenness between the two.
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I have a slim case from Elago on it, so it is still quite thin. At this point, I don't even notice when I am sitting on it any more. I also have a quite slim wallet (actually the exact same thickness as my phone with its case on) so I cannot differentiate any unevenness between the two.
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Very cool. Sadly I have to have a rugged case. I work in a dirty environment and a phone without a sturdy case would never survive very long. I alternate between my Otterbox defender and my lifeproof case. I'll soon be switching to the lifeproof permanently once the Otterbox is out of warranty which will be very soon.
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Thanks everyone for the replies. Been carrying it in both pockets and so far no problems.
It just has so many flaws, I don't even know where to begin. I'm sure many others will agree with me.
The build quality is just too good. It is so fast, I can't even see any animations. I need lag in my browser, or it just feels fake. The battery life lasts way too long for me to be able to break in the charger that came with it. The back is so smooth, I think I'm going to drop it. People are always wanting to see my phone, because it "looks so cool", that I can never play with it myself.
Lol
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Haha. When I saw the title I was like either this person is crazy or its defective. Only flaw on this phone is the camera in my opinion.
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Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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It just has so many flaws, I don't even know where to begin. I'm sure many others will agree with me.
The build quality is just too good. It is so fast, I can't even see any animations. I need lag in my browser, or it just feels fake. The battery life lasts way too long for me to be able to break in the charger that came with it. The back is so smooth, I think I'm going to drop it. People are always wanting to see my phone, because it "looks so cool", that I can never play with it myself.
Lol
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+1 so awful
M8, nuff said.
Ndaoud360 said:
Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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You could try putting an XtremeGuard on the back. Maintains the metallic look but adds some grip. But of course if you like the feel of the metal then... yeah probably not =\
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Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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I have dropped mine 2 times, both from about 3-4 feet onto the pavement couple of small nicks on the metal casing but I am amazed at how well this phone holds up.
Yeah I dropped mine too. Fell out of my shirt pocket flat on its back onto concrete day after I got it. Scared me to death. Got a tpu case on eBay until spigen ships my slim armor later this month.
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Ndaoud360 said:
Actually the phone being smooth is a flaw for me. I always feel like I'm going to drop It but I'd rather keep metal, so I'll live with it. maybe HTC could have put some sort of coating over the metal to make it less smooth.
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I agree. I have mine in a Otterbox case, if I remove the case I have trouble holding the phone. I think any coating would hurt the appearance of the phone but there are clear plastic slip-on cases that might not look too bad?
The Otterbox is just plain FUGLY but I need the protection and the grip!
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I agree. I have mine in a Otterbox case, if I remove the case I have trouble holding the phone. I think any coating would hurt the appearance of the phone but there are clear plastic slip-on cases that might not look too bad?
The Otterbox is just plain FUGLY but I need the protection and the grip!
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I have a clear gel case on mine and imo it completes the phone. The metal finish is to slick...i'd drop it for sure. With the gel case its 100% easier to grip, its not slippery and doesnt add bulk to the phone. Also with it being clear you can still see the beautiful design of this beast. I cant say a darn thing bad about this phone
androidoholic said:
I have dropped mine 2 times, both from about 3-4 feet onto the pavement couple of small nicks on the metal casing but I am amazed at how well this phone holds up.
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There's a few test videos on YouTube, drop tests from 4ft/7ft/10ft, one of the tests was between the M7 and M8 and the other was between the M8, the G S5 and the iPhone 5S, the M8 got the best results in both test, only finally cracking at the 10ft mark in the latter video, not cracking at all in the M7/M8 video. Also another video shows scratch tests with a key, butchers knife, pocket knife and a hammer. Though it was hard to see in the video, the guy recording said there was next-to-no, if not NO scratches on the device, even after hitting it pretty hard with a hammer, though he used the back of the hammer and finally cracked it.
I think it's safe to say this phone is near indestructible, not saying you shouldn't still baby it but you can feel better about an accident that may happen if you drop it or what not, not to mention the 6 month screen crack insurance from HTC Advantage
I can't seem to find a good case that'll protect and look cool, any advice?
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krazie1 said:
I can't seem to find a good case that'll protect and look cool, any advice?
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I ordered one of these cases even though I like to run my phones naked. I figured I'd order a nice looking case just in case I'm going to be doing something that requires the protection. I thought it looked pretty nice, but that's just my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B49S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like how this one lets the phone's natural beauty show through.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMBU8C4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
shortstuff_mt said:
I ordered one of these cases even though I like to run my phones naked. I figured I'd order a nice looking case just in case I'm going to be doing something that requires the protection. I thought it looked pretty nice, but that's just my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B49S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like how this one lets the phone's natural beauty show through.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMBU8C4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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I had the clear case with the black perimeter which I purchased with the phone at Big Red's store. I'm not sure, but I think the way the case's rubber sides was such that while taking off the case to access the microsd card I may have bent the metal near the volume buttons. That troubled me and forced me to put that case away. Big Red, thankfully, replaced my handset about a week later (I bought mine at 1:15 p.m. on 3/25/14), and I put a crystal clear TPU case on it which lets the Arctic Silver finish shine through.
I'm actually going to get my second replacement today... First had a small nick in the upper left corner, now this one has a strange bump in the center below the bottom speaker, resulting in warped metal. It wasn't there when I got it, but after some use it showed up. I guess be careful about applying pressure to the bottom corners of the device?
I feel like I'm being nitpicky, but idk... These are pretty glaring IMO.
Hopefully thirds a charm.
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shortstuff_mt said:
I ordered one of these cases even though I like to run my phones naked. I figured I'd order a nice looking case just in case I'm going to be doing something that requires the protection. I thought it looked pretty nice, but that's just my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IF5B49S/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also like how this one lets the phone's natural beauty show through.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IMBU8C4/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Beware of clear TPU: it will turn yellow over time... At least matte finish ones will.
I think diztronic makes the best slim and protective TPU cases. I recently got a translucent gray for my gray metal M8 and it's been great so far. Can't see all of the device's beauty, but it is see through.
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I had a clear TPU but while minimal, it provided very little protection. I went back to the UAG. Great protection without a major additional bulk of the Otterbox defender.
http://www.amazon.com/URBAN-ARMOR-G...ie=UTF8&qid=1397162917&sr=8-1&keywords=UAG+M8
StankFiss said:
He needs a snickers.!!!
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I NEED A SNICKERS! Please bring enough for everyone, OK?
Evocm7 said:
Haha. When I saw the title I was like either this person is crazy or its defective. Only flaw on this phone is the camera in my opinion.
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Why do people keep saying camera is bad?!! I took 2 photos, one with note3, and one with m8. U tell me which one looks better.....
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And from the note 3.....
Hmmm...they both look fuzzy to me? Didn't look like that before I uploaded Them here.
Anyways, the point is, it's a good camera. It's one of my favorite features of this phone! I compared to note 3, and honestly unless your cropping them, they look about the same.
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Here's another comparison. To S4, and we all know what mp count it has......... https://plus.google.com/102083211852766753327/posts/fd4KixKFA7N
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Gator Brah said:
Some folks just want to watch the world burn....
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I'd rather watch the world M8.
Tehe
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U WOT M8?