Hey all, I bought this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/400216689784?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It's a small, collapsing smartphone stand that works well with our rezound.
In verticle and horizontal mode it works great with the standard battery.
with the extended battery it really only works great in horizontal mode, I found the verticle to be a little unstable.
Regardless, I bought it to use it in horizontal mode on my desk and on airplanes when watching movies.
Cheap, nice, collapsable.
4.5 stars.
thanks.
Maybe even better....
This is my "stand". Collapses to FLAT and fits in my pocket or briefcase.
http://www.icarpus.com
hgoldner said:
This is my "stand". Collapses to FLAT and fits in my pocket or briefcase.
http://www.icarpus.com
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Just ordered me two of these. I miss the TBolt kick stand more than I thought I would.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
That looks alot like my new windshield car mount, but mine won't break down for transportation. I leave it mounted 24/7 anyway. Thanks.
Now do these stands hold up when you are using the phone, or are they only good for viewing the phone and such. I am big on selecting things or just tapping on the phone when it is on my desk. I upgraded from an EVO to the Rezound, and I def miss the stand
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Now do these stands hold up when you are using the phone, or are they only good for viewing the phone and such. I am big on selecting things or just tapping on the phone when it is on my desk. I upgraded from an EVO to the Rezound, and I def miss the stand
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There is some slipping when hitting the power button mostly but pretty stable for light screen touching. The fold up storage factor is key for me. Functional and definitely not cumbersome.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
very cool man
txkorm said:
There is some slipping when hitting the power button mostly but pretty stable for light screen touching. The fold up storage factor is key for me. Functional and definitely not cumbersome.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
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Thanks, I've had some bad luck in the past but I might get this, usually I am only doing light touches because I am at a desk.
Yet another option
I've been trying to decide between that and the "Breffo Spiderpodium Stand" that I found on amazon (amazon.com/Breffo-Spiderpodium-Stand-iPhone-Cellphone/dp/B003Y419K4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top). It looks much more versatile but might be annoying to bend to the proper shape I need. I think I'll try it out, though, and see what I think.
It's been a while since I first purchased mine and I still love them. I say them because I got double pack. One for the office and one for my night stand. I use my office one the most. It takes up no room in my bag, takes two seconds to put on the phone and its pretty stable. I'll post pictures soon.
KORM via the beast known as the Rezound.
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Commenting on just these categories:
Fit and finish. Pretty much solid and well built. Though its measured as roughly the same weight because of its narrower feel, to me its a tad bit heavier just because the device feels smaller in the hands. The word Density comes to mind.
Battery. Overall its much better than my evo 4G. With similar location, usage and brightness I'm getting a full day's of use and then some. I'll still get a backup battery for emergencies but I'm glad its outlasting the OG Evo.
3D. Its nifty, works decently. I wouldn't use it all that much but its nice that its there to use and show.
Screen. I read alot and the AMOLED+ and pentile LCD display types are the screens I prefer not to have. I'm glad HTC went with SLCD. Sure its not eye popping colors but to me the colors look accurate and sharp and not over saturated. Text is crisper and easier on the eyes. If you've tried to read for a long time on a AMOLED screen, eyes get kinda tired. The iphone4's IPS display is to me the best all around. Other than that, visibility inside outside has been great. nothing unexpected and usable in all but the brightest sunlight.
What I would change:
Camera 3D/2D switch is loose. Both camera button and switch is made of metal and is high quality but the rattling takes it down a bit. Once ifixit posts their tear down, I'd like to see if I can put a tiny piece of electrical tape between the outside switch and the inner electrical switch to make it not rattle.
The menu buttons are super sensitive, quick brush and the key gets activated. The power button is also sensitive. I've accidentally powered on or off the device just holding it and especially handing it to people to hold. If there was a way to turn down or detune the sensitivity of atleast the capacitive buttons, I'd pay for that "its a feature, not a bug"
The menu buttons are very bright at night even when the screen is dimmed all the way and never turns off while screen is on.
Don't get me wrong, its a high end phone worthy to represent the best of Android/HTC and I will use and enjoy this phone even more than my mogul, TP, TP2, Pre, and Evo 4G that came before it.
This thread is meant to foster comments on your own experiences. Comment accordingly. Now back to playing with the phone
Get an Otter Box from the Sprint store (or wherever cheaper). It covers the camera button perfectly so it doesn't feel so fragile. The 2d/3d toggle can be hard to switch tho... Amazing case for an amazing phone.
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Love that its like a droid incredible it looks so much smexier than the evo 4g its nice and skinny!
love the screen and over sense 3.0 is AMAZING love this phone and I'm actually comfortable keeping it stock and not really clamoring to flash something new, maybe in a month but right now very happy!
3D is cool!! but i feel like my eyes get all googly for over 3D minutes after i use the feature
also! love the battery life!
I agree, been running CM for so long, it will be nice and refreshing to go back to sense for a while.
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I pretty much agree. Also:
- The Power/Sleep button is too soft to the press. Sometimes the screen will turn on in my pocket or I'll bring up the power menu by accident with very little effort.
- By default, LED Notifications were all unchecked for me. They should set them on by default (kind of odd that they didn't).
- Make the icons for the included apps high-resolution. ie People and Messaging, when placed on the homescreen, look blurry and low-res.
I love this phone. But, being rooted has spoiled me and I'm dying without it.
Also, HTC Sense launcher doesn't scroll wallpapers: fail
freeza said:
I love this phone. But, being rooted has spoiled me and I'm dying without it.
Also, HTC Sense launcher doesn't scroll wallpapers: fail
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Forgot to add that. 10000000% agree.
Yes, the power button is Waaay to sensitive, even sliding your finger across the top of the phone will activate it. Simply touching the button will turn off the screen, pressing it will power it off. Taking off the cover causes the power button to activate often.
You might have a bad EVO cuz my camera switch button is extremely solid and has no rattle at all
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Yes, the power button is Waaay to sensitive, even sliding your finger across the top of the phone will activate it. Simply touching the button will turn off the screen, pressing it will power it off. Taking off the cover causes the power button to activate often.
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It's funny because my power button is very stiff, and very flush with the case. Pretty much impossible to accidentally turn on.
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It's funny because my power button is very stiff, and very flush with the case. Pretty much impossible to accidentally turn on.
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Same here. Kind of PITA to press it....
Battery life much better the 2nd day. Looks like it will get close to lasting as my 3500 extended....
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You might have a bad EVO cuz my camera switch button is extremely solid and has no rattle at all
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i agree with this, mine is pretty solid, but i did get a skin for it and makes it a bit challenging to turn it on from the front
My power button is exactly like the evo 4g
Los Altos said:
Yes, the power button is Waaay to sensitive, even sliding your finger across the top of the phone will activate it. Simply touching the button will turn off the screen, pressing it will power it off. Taking off the cover causes the power button to activate often.
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My power button is also really sensitive. I did notice a small difference though after removing the back cover, fiddling with the switch a bit, and then putting it back on. It's no longer quite so sensitive.
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It's funny because my power button is very stiff, and very flush with the case. Pretty much impossible to accidentally turn on.
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same here,I have to actually press the button to get the screen on
Battery life for today is 8 hours! Boooo
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Battery life for today is 8 hours! Boooo
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Yeah I have the same thing going on... I will say though my screen on time is much longer than the Evo. So I will guess that when I am not messing with it all day the battery will be better.
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Battery life for today is 8 hours! Boooo
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Why is that a Boo...
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It's funny because my power button is very stiff, and very flush with the case. Pretty much impossible to accidentally turn on.
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- My power button is fairly stiff too. About perfect IMO.
- Feels more solid than the evo 4g IMO
- Battery life is pretty good, surprisingly. Way better than the reviews made it out to be. And i've been using 4g a lot.
- I've had no problem with call quality or data connection. Just as good as my old evo so far. Not like some of the reviews made it out to be, my calls have been very clear, probably clearer than my old evo too.
- Screen is very nice compared to the original evo
- Bottom buttons are A LOT brighter than the evo, honestly wish theyd be a little dimmer.
- 3d works better than most reviews led me to believe. I had a really hard time focusing on the pre-loaded 3d pictures. But my self-taken pictures, videos, spider man, and the movie all looked good in 3d and i had no problem focusing. The pre-loaded ones were giving me a headache for some reason.
i was wondering if they actually sell a replacement stand for the Thunderbolt anywhere? i know how to take the thing apart just the stand is a bit 'jacked up' i guess you could say(peeling).
also, why the hell did they put the stand on the way they did? you can't charge it and have the stand open at the same time.
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also, why the hell did they put the stand on the way they did? you can't charge it and have the stand open at the same time.
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To sell docks...
Via my HTC Thunderbolt
I want to take mine off and gold plate it... Ha ha
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i was wondering if they actually sell a replacement stand for the Thunderbolt anywhere? i know how to take the thing apart just the stand is a bit 'jacked up' i guess you could say(peeling).
also, why the hell did they put the stand on the way they did? you can't charge it and have the stand open at the same time.
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It's built into and sold with part of the housing.
http://www.repairsuniverse.com/htc-thunderbolt-front-housing-replacement.html
Buy from there or search for the same part elsewhere.
The peeling is pretty common after owning for a while and has been complained about by many users.
I peeled the rest of the filmy stuff off of mine and polished it. It looks better IMO
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I peeled mine off. Use a plastic pen cap. Go with the grain then after you clean it all. Go buy mothers polish or the blue magic polish. Just use a rag and polish it. Looks awesome Chrome look and it has the grain and with Google on it still. I like it better.
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also, why the hell did they put the stand on the way they did? you can't charge it and have the stand open at the same time.
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I just stand it up so it's not in landscape mode
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I just stand it up so it's not in landscape mode
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But my streaming "videos" only play in landscape :/
While it's true they probably did this to sell docks, it might also have been simply due to internal design of the hardware. Remember they try to pack as much silicon into these things as possible, and due to location of processors, memory, gpu, capacitors, backlights, and all the circuitry required to connect them all, they may have simply had no room to squeeze the hinge+usb port on the same side together, whereas theres some dead space on the other end so they just went with that. Maybe they dont want people charging on the kickstand because the backlight would burn out more quickly if you just left it on every night as a bedtime clock. Maybe verizon freaked out and thought we'd all just stream ESPN all day long if we could keep it charged like that and wreck the network.
No, they did it because it's the correct design.
When used in a (car/home/media) dock, the charging port needs to be on the "bottom" (the standard for Android docking is landscape orientation), so it connects when you dock it. You also need the volume rocker on the top, so you can control volume. The bottom in landscape mode is the left side when held in portrait mode - neither the standard video player nor Netflix will play in any other orientation.
Move the USB port to the other side or top/bottom, and then you can't have a (reasonable) docking solution . Changing the kickstand so it opens from the other side, and the volume rocker is now inaccessible on the bottom, and your videos will be upside down (yes, I know Youtube will adapt, but it's the exception).
The kickstand is intended to be used for video when running under battery power. If you want to charge at the same time, get a dock. Given that it's a $600 phone, a $20 dock isn't anything to complain about.
lol mike is absolutely right
Just looking for some opinions here. I currently have a Samsung Focus which was my first true smartphone. I've used a bunch though including the S2 and the iPhone 4s. I honestly think windows is the best OS out of the 3. But the 2nd gen of windows phones don't have much to offer above the focus, so I don't see it being worth it to grab a new windows phone. Also the weak marketplace is a killer especially when my friends are constantly usings apps like ptt and various *** 'with friends' games.
But I had every intention on probably sticking with a new Windows phone until I heard of this phone. Just because it offers something regular phones don't.
Advice? I'd also like opinions on the size. Not how it feels in your hand, I could care less. But how it fits in pockets, the weight... whether or not you can carry it around like you could carry your old phone.
How's the music integration? Zune wasn't fantastic but I quite liked it. I use my phone every day as my mp3 player at the gym. Does it function well? And back to the last question on size... could I fit it in a pair of gym shorts? (not cardio)
How much better is browsing on it? Do you find yourself using the internet much on it, or still always using a laptop if you have it? I thought I'd be using it all the time with my focus, but with the 3.7" screen i never do unless I'm not around a computer.
And are there any integrated bonuses that this phone has that the SII or other similar smartphones don't have? (aside from the notes app).
Thanks a lot guys. I don't expect you to answer everything but just looking for as much advice as I can get.
Its a big phone, if you gonna wear it with gym shorts, depending on the activity it could slip out of you pockets. Phone is super light, easy to fit in pockets unless you wearing skinny's. Besides the s pen options, internet looks great on it, i use it often.
Music is like any other android, but i use power amp which i recommend. As far as advantages....SIZE...the screen is just bliss and typing on it is just great for big or little fingers. Hope this helps.
I went from a Samsung Captivate to a Focus and now the Note. Honestly you might be dissapointed with the Note. Not because the phone is bad but the Windows Phone 7.5 is just soo smooth. When I used the Focus that phone never crashed, battery life is awesome and everything it did it did well.
The only knock on Windows was the lack of app support. I really missed the apps and games that I had on Android that is why I went back. In the end I might go with Galaxy S2 or Skyrocket. The only reason I will leave the Note is that it is difficult to work the phone with one hand.
If you get passed that and the size the phone is great.
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Its a big phone, if you gonna wear it with gym shorts, depending on the activity it could slip out of you pockets. Phone is super light, easy to fit in pockets unless you wearing skinny's. Besides the s pen options, internet looks great on it, i use it often.
Music is like any other android, but i use power amp which i recommend. As far as advantages....SIZE...the screen is just bliss and typing on it is just great for big or little fingers. Hope this helps.
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Yeah I'd use it for weight lifting only, so I won't be running around or anything. I weighed my focus and its over 5 ounces and supposedly the Note is about 6. So as long as it physically will fit in my pocket I think it should be ok.
What do you mean by 'aside from the pen options internet looks great'? Or were those two statements unrelated.
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I went from a Samsung Captivate to a Focus and now the Note. Honestly you might be dissapointed with the Note. Not because the phone is bad but the Windows Phone 7.5 is just soo smooth. When I used the Focus that phone never crashed, battery life is awesome and everything it did it did well.
The only knock on Windows was the lack of app support. I really missed the apps and games that I had on Android that is why I went back. In the end I might go with Galaxy S2 or Skyrocket. The only reason I will leave the Note is that it is difficult to work the phone with one hand.
If you get passed that and the size the phone is great.
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I definitely noticed the lack of 'smoothness' when messing around with the Galaxy 2 compared to my windows phone... and this is one reason I believe windows is superior... or at least has the potential to be. But there are so few things I actually do with my focus aside from text and listen to music. Screen is too small to browse, no apps to mess with. I also love customization and miss that factor with windows, so that might be fun to have an android.
Also I'm not a traveler or on the go user, so using with one hand shouldn't be an issue.
Can you guys fit the phone in all 4 jean pockets? Or only front, only back?
Think I'd get odd looks if I got a 4 point chest harness and secured it right in the center of my body? or is it not that big..
Really? You come to a Note forum and ask if you should get a Note. What is your expectation? Think we will all tell you NOT to get it?
Hell YES! Even without ICS on this phone it crushes everything. Pending you know how to mess with it a bit with a root/overclock/rom yada yada yada. Ive already gotten into 5 convos with people about it since ive gotten it last week. And all 5 after getting it in their hand said they want one .
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Really? You come to a Note forum and ask if you should get a Note. What is your expectation? Think we will all tell you NOT to get it?
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notice how others gave useful info and answered some of my questions
i'm not necessarily looking for you guys to decide for me but i had a few key questions and also was wondering if there are any main points i'd be missing leaving windows, or strong points i'd be gaining going to the note.
also i watched a video where the guy was using the stylus for writing and his finger for everything else. i'd imagine you can use the stylus to click on anything you could with your finger, right?
My opinion, the primary reason to move to the Note from the Focus is simply if you want the larger form and access to more apps. As you know, the Windows OS is very efficient and functional, aimed at getting the job done with some flair but not having to constantly fiddle with the the UserInterface. It is quicker and if you like it, I'd stick with it.
My college son has owned the Samsung Focus for over a year now and he really likes it...so do I. In fact on my prior Samsung 4'5" Infuse I often used the "launcher 7" app on my 'droid to simulate a windows phone. I'm playing with it now on my Note.
I can't carry my Note like my prior phones. But that is ok with me. I do put carry it in my front left/rear pockets but when I get it the car it comes out and sits in my car. But that's ok.
Gym shorts? it would probably fit but I certainly wouldn't exercise with it...although you could job/run with it using one of those armbands.
Browsing? I use the browser all the time, it's great. Rarely use my laptop.
The pen is cool...and I use it often to take notes, draw ideas, etc. However, I think an update is needed (and supposedly coming) to help smooth out the interface.
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+1
This is the best phone ever and Android is the best OS, period.
Opinions on size? Nothing but good, here's the highlights to spare you some time:
I have beg hands, fits me perfectly. Wife has tiny baby hands, she can hardly hold it.
You feel a little weird holding it to your head the first day or so, after that you dont notice.
Splitscreen...oh yea, one of my favorites. Go to landscape and some of your comms go split screen. Email is way easier when you have the lest on left and preview panel on right. Same for you text message screen. Theis is a great way to skim through.
Usability - The white model is a little slick on the back, can cause to slip out of your hand. Solution is a case that most use, but if your like me and like the naked look most of the time then the easy solution is full body skin. I applied a "armor Suit" which is a wet application. This typically leave a grippier almost rubber like feeling left. Awesome for the back, I can lay mine on my flat hand and almost stand it straight up and down before it slides. Some don't like the feeling on the screen but I don't mind it at all and actually prefer it now.
Pocketability- Easy, very easy actually. It's a very flat phone so I carry in back or front pocket with no problem at all. Folks that may have problems would be women who typically have smaller pockets on jeans and slacks and guys who wear skinny nut huggers.
Everyday use - Every app seems easier to use. Games are a blast since you have more room to use virtual sticks without covering most of the screen up (some awesome games on sale right now for $0.50)
Accessories - Suprisingly alot for as new as it is. Lots of metal back plates (got a green one on the way), leather cases, holsters, things of this nature. It helps that the international version has been out a little longer and there are accessories such as the dock that work perfectly fine with out AT&T version. Plus generic slips and pouches made for the Dell Streak 5 often fit our device, sometimes with very slight alterations. Generic batteries, docks, and chargers are out too. Most of these accessories are cheap. I bought a silicon cover, full film protector, 3 batteries, charger, and metal back cover, all for under $40 off amazon from several vendors and thats with shipping.
Development - It's quite slow at the moment, but it almost always is. We're all waiting for ICS (Ice Cream Sandwhich) wich some say is coming soon and others say its not. The phone functions fin with Gingerbread, it's just most of us Android addicts demand the newest OS by any means possible. It'll pick up, it always does.
hope this helped some!
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PS the S-Pen will make you a master at "Draw Something" game.
Draw something was what initially gave me the idea for the phone Then I started looking into it and now I'm really thinking I'm going to get it. I definitely have to go into my local store first and try it out and put it in my pockets, etc. Hopefully I can get a deal too.
I actually hope ICS doesn't come out for a little while. I like change and being able to mess around with new updates. So since this will be my first droid it'll leave me plenty of time to mess around with it, then when ICS comes it'll feel like a whole new phone once again.
And with some android devices, can't you actually load windows 7.5 on it?
I throw iron all the time wearing basketball shorts aka Gym shorts or sweatpants using my note. I will time to time use my old ipod touch that has a cracked screen being i can toss it around without worry.
But i can easily use my Note without problem in my shorts while working out. I also am a goalie for a mens ice league and have it in my pocket while i dress.
As far as carrying it around normally. Its cold by me currently so i always am wearing one of my bubble zip up vests with a zip pocket i put it in.
I also have a bad habbit of actually holding my phone in my hand wherever i go like to the store etc, etc. So i have a bad habbit of putting it down and not grabbing it and walking away . Luckily i have my GF with me most of the time to "Re-trace" my steps or ask "Do you have your phone" lol. But ive put it in my Nike swishy pants before without a problem.
Some/most people mostly those who don't actually have the phone or have even held one make it out to be like its a foot long and 3"s thick lol. Out of 5 people that i have let hold the phone. Normal sized people not Giants lol. The first words out of their mouth are either wow is so nice or wow is so light and thin.
Its even getting to the point with me the phone is starting to look normal sized!!! 5.8" screen on the Galaxy Note 2? HAaha. there is a tiny bit of room to expand the screen and not the actual device itself it seems. Like for example a good 1/4" or so if they got rid of that ugly ugly AT&T stamp on the top!
Awesome man, that's great info.
A question on the physical glass for the screen.. how is it? I'm not a fan of screen protectors. My focus had what I think they called gorilla glass. It's two years old and theres maybe one minuscule mark on it. Will the note hold up like that or will it need a protector with long term use (long term s pen use as well)?
According to everything I've read - it has gorilla glass. But it's not nearly as good for being anti-scratch as say an iPhone 4s from what I've seen. I've had mine less than a week and have tiny scratches all over the screen. I had my iPhone 4 for a year and had barely anything noticeable.
I set it down (face down - stupid I know) on my desk at work once. Scratched the heck out of it. It's a smooth desk surface so I'm not sure WTF happened. Other than that just into an otherwise empty pocket.
So either I have one with a faulty display - or a screen protector should be considered a pre-purchase item.
Ok. I'll just get one and have them put it on in store. think the main reason i hate them is i always F them up.
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cgibsong002 said:
Awesome man, that's great info.
A question on the physical glass for the screen.. how is it? I'm not a fan of screen protectors. My focus had what I think they called gorilla glass. It's two years old and theres maybe one minuscule mark on it. Will the note hold up like that or will it need a protector with long term use (long term s pen use as well)?
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According to everything I've read - it has gorilla glass. But it's not nearly as good for being anti-scratch as say an iPhone 4s from what I've seen. I've had mine less than a week and have tiny scratches all over the screen. I had my iPhone 4 for a year and had barely anything noticeable.
I set it down (face down - stupid I know) on my desk at work once. Scratched the heck out of it. It's a smooth desk surface so I'm not sure WTF happened. Other than that just into an otherwise empty pocket.
So either I have one with a faulty display - or a screen protector should be considered a pre-purchase item.
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Ok. I'll just get one and have them put it on in store. think the main reason i hate them is i always F them up.
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Get an SGP GLAS-T screen protector they work better than anything out there. I had a SGP oliophobic film and after a week it was all scratched up from the S-pen I went an complained and they returned my money and told me about pre-order for Glas-t and it is the best screen protector ever. It is crystal clear, hard surface ( so s-pen works well with no scratching), I get alot less face oil and finger prints than other protectors (don't know why but stays cleaner) and it self installed just made sure screen was clean and droped it on by accident and it came out with no bubbles it is th most expensive protector I got but well worth it.http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...0PTkDw&usg=AFQjCNEQuEHZN7W18XKdkXZchjZgmdngXg
Just an FYI on the SGP GLAS-t -- they sell them through their Ebay store with free shipping. They also sell through Amazon - so if you have Prime you get free shipping there too. It was over $40 to buy through their site - $35 from Ebay.
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Get an SGP GLAS-T screen protector they work better than anything out there. I had a SGP oliophobic film and after a week it was all scratched up from the S-pen I went an complained and they returned my money and told me about pre-order for Glas-t and it is the best screen protector ever.
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Got mine in yesterday. I was definitely a little pessimistic about how good a glass protector would be not to mention very concerned about the one chance to get it right install. Happy to say that the install was super simple (I have a couple tiny bubbles but nothing worth crying about) and so far it's excellent for writing on the screen.
We'll see how it lasts over time - but my initial impressions are very good!
What do you lucky ones think so far?
Since I don't have one on a delivery truck today, I have to live vicariously though others. I see lots of pictures of people opening their boxes but no early feedback yet.
i don't know yet took mine out of the box and the battery was all the way dead and it wouldn't turn on ....waiting for it to charge
That sucks. Hopefully it charges quickly. What phone are you coming from?
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i don't know yet took mine out of the box and the battery was all the way dead and it wouldn't turn on ....waiting for it to charge
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Probably because a customs guy has been playing with your phone for the past week.
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Probably because a customs guy has been playing with your phone for the past week.
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LOL...
Mine's been on the UPS truck since 12:09am. The regular UPS guy here at work is normally here by 9:30am. He's on vacation. The replacement is known to be slow as molasses, and I'm sitting here hitting F5 on the friggin' UPS tracking page.
BigTuras said:
That sucks. Hopefully it charges quickly. What phone are you coming from?
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OG evo 4g ....it seems all the iphone people in my office are having phone envy
the phone is so nice although it does have a few quirks.
the screen is as good as everyone made it out to be too
display is great and...... face unlock is the shiz!!!!
alexjzim said:
the phone is so nice although it does have a few quirks.
the screen is as good as everyone made it out to be too
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What are the quirks? Don't leave us hanging!!
The Eagle has landed!!
This is one beautiful phone!
I really like it!! the screen is pretty crazy. I can look at it from any angle and it looks crystal clear sharp like the fake photo's they put on phones in stores that aren't powered on.
I give build quality a B, but compare it to other phones its def an A+. A step in the right direction and i hope phone manufacturers continue in the trend, phones just feel terrible nowadays, all plastic ETC. They just dont last the abuse they are put through.
kickstand is beyond sturdy. OG Evo wasn't 100% stable and this one (probably because of placement) is amazingly stable, even when its in portrait facing you.
one quirk i've noticed so far; is that the dedicated camera button doesn't actually open the camera app. But it probably just needs to be set somewhere, but that brings up a point.. you could set it to anything you wanted....
edit: aha! just gotta hold the button for a second (it vibrates to let you know it registered) and then let go, and then it opens. pretty nice for the accidental bump!
Question on Burst mode w/ led flash...how does that work (if it does at all)?
Is it a continuous flash or does the light stay on..it's kinda minor, but I've been wondering. I would think continuous shot would be best used in low light situations to avoid blur..hence my question..
Display is beautiful. can't stress that enough.
It's about half as thick as the OG evo, I was shocked how this it is.. it's almost as thin as an ipod touch.
My *only* complaint so far has been the camera button. I was under the impression that pressing the button even when your phone is locked would bring the camera up.. it doesn't.
And even when it's unlocked, I have the press the camera button 3 or 4 times to get it to come up. Hopefully it's just a software issue HTC can fix.
I'll try and answer any questions you guys might have, though I'm at work so burst mode camera flash testing is probably off the table
Kick stand is awesome... i'm charging my phone in the "alternate" kick stand position right now, and it seems plenty sturdy.. even having a heavy case I don't think would phase it.
ken830 said:
What are the quirks? Don't leave us hanging!!
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i made a thread about it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26511204#post26511204
cheers
Endorn said:
Display is beautiful. can't stress that enough.
It's about half as thick as the OG evo, I was shocked how this it is.. it's almost as thin as an ipod touch.
My *only* complaint so far has been the camera button. I was under the impression that pressing the button even when your phone is locked would bring the camera up.. it doesn't.
And even when it's unlocked, I have the press the camera button 3 or 4 times to get it to come up. Hopefully it's just a software issue HTC can fix.
I'll try and answer any questions you guys might have, though I'm at work so burst mode camera flash testing is probably off the table
Kick stand is awesome... i'm charging my phone in the "alternate" kick stand position right now, and it seems plenty sturdy.. even having a heavy case I don't think would phase it.
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I dont have any problems bringing up the camera app; I'm the opposite, im happy it doesn't when its locked, i'd hate to take pics of my pocket all day long.
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KERKEDAGAIN said:
Question on Burst mode w/ led flash...how does that work (if it does at all)?
Is it a continuous flash or does the light stay on..it's kinda minor, but I've been wondering. I would think continuous shot would be best used in low light situations to avoid blur..hence my question..
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it flashes on the first pic, and then remains off, the flash indicator in the top left greys out with a strike through it, I took a quick peek through the menus and didn't see an option for it to stay on in burst mode.
i kinda wish the whole back of the case was the matte finish my hand tends to stick on the shiny part ...but other than that this thing is just awesome ...and i haven't even connected it yet just using on wifi via my og evo.
caspertodd said:
Probably because a customs guy has been playing with your phone for the past week.
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Only a sample of each lot was used for testing. And those units that were tested were not shipped out to customers.
I got mine this morning and I am loving it. Display is awesome! I'm currently loading a few HD movies on it to see how they look.
kaisies said:
it flashes on the first pic, and then remains off, the flash indicator in the top left greys out with a strike through it, I took a quick peek through the menus and didn't see an option for it to stay on in burst mode.
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hrmm...sounds like that could use a bit of modification, while I do recognize the potential adverse side effects (ie strobe light on each burst shot, ha)
edit: thanks for the answer, btw
Here's a review and video of the OtterBox Defender for LG G3. Leave your questions and comments for me to answer.
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Video doesn't work for me even after subscribing to your YouTube...but I've had this case for about a week now and only issue with it was the screen protector,, it wasn't allowing me to scroll at times and wouldn't work to tap on somethings..like typing..removed the screen protector and all is good now..
Fits the phone perfectly unlike the defender case for the g2 where it didn't fit snuggly and the phone moved around alittle bit in the case..like it a lot for my g3..
Just got the video to play and just wanted to let you know that it does have the kick stand feature its just alittle harder to get it to snap into place
I've actually stopped using my case.... I just graduated school, and got a desk job. I leave my phone in my purse, and use 'mightytext' and just sent texts from my computer (so significantly less handling, since I work all day) and when I go home, I never use my phone when I'm cooking dinner, and after dinner, I either use mightytext when doing computer work at home, or when I'm laying on the couch watching tv, I feel pretty safe when it is on my cushions.
I rarely ever am in a situation when I'll drop my phone, as 90% of the time, I'm not even using it that much any more; and when I do use it, I'm not in motion.
And by the way, it feels so much better to not have a case. Just saying.
Kameirus said:
Video doesn't work for me even after subscribing to your YouTube...but I've had this case for about a week now and only issue with it was the screen protector,, it wasn't allowing me to scroll at times and wouldn't work to tap on somethings..like typing..removed the screen protector and all is good now..
Fits the phone perfectly unlike the defender case for the g2 where it didn't fit snuggly and the phone moved around alittle bit in the case..like it a lot for my g3..
Just got the video to play and just wanted to let you know that it does have the kick stand feature its just alittle harder to get it to snap into place
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I was trying to mess with it a lot and couldn't get it to work. At least it does it have it though.
dianestory2 said:
I've actually stopped using my case.... I just graduated school, and got a desk job. I leave my phone in my purse, and use 'mightytext' and just sent texts from my computer (so significantly less handling, since I work all day) and when I go home, I never use my phone when I'm cooking dinner, and after dinner, I either use mightytext when doing computer work at home, or when I'm laying on the couch watching tv, I feel pretty safe when it is on my cushions.
I rarely ever am in a situation when I'll drop my phone, as 90% of the time, I'm not even using it that much any more; and when I do use it, I'm not in motion.
And by the way, it feels so much better to not have a case. Just saying.
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Yea, I like the feeling of a naked phone also. But I need to have some sort of protection for it.
Sent from my VZW G3