Ok, I am kinda peeved right now. I bought a Diztronic TPU case shortly after purchasing my Note 2. The thing is just so slippery it screamed for grippy rubbery case. Fast forward a couple months and here I am taking my case off to clean out any dust inside it, only to find tiny pock marks all over the back of my phone. I swear it looks like a few grains of sand or something got in there, but I can feel nothing. I can only conclude even fine dust particles can scratch the back if caught between the battery door and the TPU case. Pretty disappointed my case has done more damage than keeping my phone nekkid ever would have. I baby my gear and this thing now looks like &#!$ on the back.
Anyone else experience this? Any better kind of case I should use when I order my replacement back? Or do I just need to be better about cleaning out the case more than once every couple months?
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UnexplainedBacon said:
Ok, I am kinda peeved right now. I bought a Diztronic TPU case shortly after purchasing my Note 2. The thing is just so slippery it screamed for grippy rubbery case. Fast forward a couple months and here I am taking my case off to clean out any dust inside it, only to find tiny pock marks all over the back of my phone. I swear it looks like a few grains of sand or something got in there, but I can feel nothing. I can only conclude even fine dust particles can scratch the back if caught between the battery door and the TPU case. Pretty disappointed my case has done more damage than keeping my phone nekkid ever would have. I baby my gear and this thing now looks like &#!$ on the back.
Anyone else experience this? Any better kind of case I should use when I order my replacement back? Or do I just need to be better about cleaning out the case more than once every couple months?
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I have had this issue too. I bought a cheap TPU case off of Amazon while I was waiting for my phone to come from VZW and put it on after I had pkayed with the phone for a day. When it went in the case it was perfect, a week after being in it the battery door has deep scratches, the chrome bezel around the camera is scratched badly and the chrome bezel around the screen is DENTED IN! The case actually covered the bezel around the screen so it wasn't something in my pocket that did it, it was something that magically got in and out of the case. And lemme tell you those scratches and dents are especially noticeable on the Titanium Note 2...
After that I ordered 2 CruzeLite TPU cases, or whatever they call their cases, and thise worked much much better, my phone got no more scratches and was pretty welly protected. I still wanted something a little better though because I was still scared that if I dropped it that it would get badly damaged so when the Urban Armor Gear case was finally released I bought it and couldnt be more happy.
The sides are a way thicker TPU rubbery type material and the back is hard plastic. It gives the phone a more sturdy feel, like you could drop it and barely worry about it getting damaged. The few times I have dropped it didnt hurt the phone or the case, it is a very welly built case and doesnt add much more bulk than the CruzerLite TPU cases did. I would definitely reccomend you try one if you like the way it looks, the black and orange look really snazzy in my opinion, but I have a thing for orange soo....
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UnexplainedBacon said:
Ok, I am kinda peeved right now. I bought a Diztronic TPU case shortly after purchasing my Note 2. The thing is just so slippery it screamed for grippy rubbery case. Fast forward a couple months and here I am taking my case off to clean out any dust inside it, only to find tiny pock marks all over the back of my phone. I swear it looks like a few grains of sand or something got in there, but I can feel nothing. I can only conclude even fine dust particles can scratch the back if caught between the battery door and the TPU case. Pretty disappointed my case has done more damage than keeping my phone nekkid ever would have. I baby my gear and this thing now looks like &#!$ on the back.
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I'm anal about my gadgets too. But when you put the case back on, you won't see the pock marks. If it still bugs you, just replace the plastic battery cover. That is why I prefer plastic instead of an all-metal body. If the battery cover gets messed up, you can always get another one. You can't fix damage on an all-metal phone like the HTC One. Yes it's a beautiful device, but once it gets the first scratch or ding, it will never be the same. Just like the first door ding on a new car
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I've had this issue with previous cases on other phones in the past but not this time. What I did is within the first hour of getting the phone I wrapped it in that sticky wrap that's cut for our phone that they sale on Amazon then I put it in the case. One the phone looks sick wrapped up and two if I ever wanna pull the wrap off I will have a brand new phone with not one single scratch. Cause I found over time plugging a phone in every night in the pitch black before you go to bed eventually scratches around the port but not this time.
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I've had this issue with previous cases on other phones in the past but not this time. What I did is within the first hour of getting the phone I wrapped it in that sticky wrap that's cut for our phone that they sale on Amazon then I put it in the case. One the phone looks sick wrapped up and two if I ever wanna pull the wrap off I will have a brand new phone with not one single scratch. Cause I found over time plugging a phone in every night in the pitch black before you go to bed eventually scratches around the port but not this time.
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Can you link to this wrap or tell me what its called? Not seeing it.
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Yeah I found replacement covers on Samsung's site for $20. I know there's cheaper alternatives but I am always wary of knock offs. The bigger bummer is the sides of the phone are jacked too and ya can't replace those. Sucks. I was hoping to sell the Note 2 when the Note 3 arrived, but my resale value just took a nose dive.
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Can you link to this wrap or tell me what its called? Not seeing it.
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Here is the clear skin http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CFX9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367861210&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 I bought the brushed stainless. I'll take a pic of it tonight. It does take a little skill and patience but everything fit perfect, I discarded the screen protector tho.
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Here is the clear skin http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CFX9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367861210&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 I bought the brushed stainless. I'll take a pic of it tonight. It does take a little skill and patience but everything fit perfect, I discarded the screen protector tho.
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Nice idea. I have a flip cover but I may get a Skinomi to protect the frame.
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Here is the clear skin http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009CFX9RK/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367861210&sr=8-3&pi=SL75 I bought the brushed stainless. I'll take a pic of it tonight. It does take a little skill and patience but everything fit perfect, I discarded the screen protector tho.
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I'd love to see that pic. Thank you!!
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I bought the Incipio Case LGND and have no regrets. You can find it on their website here http://www.incipio.com/cases/smartp...-cases/samsung-galaxy-note-ii-lgnd-folio.html or spend a little less and buy it from Amazon. However, I'd pay the extra extra money because it comes with a screen protector, cloth and lifetime warranty if purchased directly from the manufacturer. I don't have any issues with debris getting in between the back cover of the phone and the case. The phone is easy to place into the case and take out.
Always clean your case. At least ecery other day. Sabd and little dust particle will eventually get in there no matter how tight your case is.
As for me, I put on Xtremeguard back protector since I had the white version. I figured I can always peel the back and get higher resale value.
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I've had my Vibrant on a case since day one, I bought that black gel case at T-Mobile but I didn't like it because it was to fat so I bought another cool one.
Should I not use it without a case?
Anyone using it witout a case?
Will it scratch easily?
I use it without a case, it works fine. No scratches or anything.
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Awesome
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I use it without a case, it works fine. No scratches or anything.
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Same here, although obviously you've to handle it more carefully and pay attention not to place it on rough surfaces when doing so.
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I don't know if this is help, i bought a rubber case from ebay and my phone always on my pocket while I am at work. So far doesn't have scratches or anything. So yes with case.
Otterbox and invisible shield best combination to protect your phone.
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I use it without a case, but I have a realook screen protector on it. I toss it around so the back cover and some of the chrome is a bit scuffed, but the screen is of course perfect.
Hi there.
I don't use a case, but I do have a screen protector on both sides of my vibrant. I don't like the looks after putting the case on, yet I am worried I might get it scratched or damaged. So, as a solution, I decided to get an expensive, good quality protector. Works perfectly haha =D
see:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=965283
i got ghost armor on my screen. i bought a plastic case on ebay for like $10 and its awesome. i hate gel cases cuz they just become giant lint traps eventually. it was well worth the money for the case. its still really slim and pretty sturdy (i've dropped it a few times)
edit: its similar to this http://cgi.ebay.com/Black-Hard-Cove...165091?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa86b0223
I use a Trident case on my Vibrant. Its similar to otterbox, and comes with a built in screen protector (which I took off, it wasn't very effective in keeping dust out). Itbis a very solid case, I would recommend it if you are looking for a case.
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I'm using a rubber case with no screen protector. The phone is in my pocket a lot and even without a screen protector, the screen is as good as new. I've dropped my phone once from about 2ft and i think the rubber case cushioned the blow quite a bit.
I'd go with a case if you can live with the bulkiness.
I like a gel case because it doesn't add a lot of bulk and it gives a little cushion if you drop it. I've seen the screen on a Vibrant shatter from being dropped from just a couple of feet.
I believe that a case is a no go, the gorilla glass is extra strong, a case would only make your phone bigger and heavier. Use a screen protector if you want to feel safe, or if you seriously want a case, buy one from zagg.
Why risk it without a case? Who here has never dropped their cell phone?
I use Zagg invisible shelf on the back, and nothing on the screen. No scratches yet, been 7 months. Also, coming from the G1, I have been using the pouch that came with my G1, and the Vibrant fits perfectly. You can get the pouch from Amazon for $5 with free shipping last I checked (OEM too, not some cheap knock off). Best $5 you'll spend on protecting your phone IMHO.
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Going without a case is definitely more desirable. Cases are pretty bulky and take away from the thinness of the phone. However, I wouldn't worry too much about scratches without a case. I don't really care about scratches and scuffs, thats what invisible shields are for.
One awkward angle drop without a case and your $400 phone is toast. Thats the ONLY reason I use a case on any of my phones. With a case you are SO much more likely to recover from a drop. Either way, its your phone do what you please!
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I don't know if this is help, i bought a rubber case from ebay and my phone always on my pocket while I am at work. So far doesn't have scratches or anything. So yes with case.
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Leather case as well, plus it feels so sexy
I'll chime in to pitch the barely there case - link here. It was my answer to wanting to ditch a case, but being OCD about damaging the phone.
I too had the tmobile rubber case at the onset, but eventually got tired of the extra bulk. I'm loving my combination of a real look screen protector and a barely there case...it's probably as close to a naked phone as you can get while still giving it some protection. Plus, the case helps me find the power button on the side, which becomes curiously elusive when I'm not sporting a case.
Zagg has a full body cover made from screen protector stuff. Adds almost zero bulk but it can be a pain to install sometimes.
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loving the case so far. here are some pics. i tried the hdr function on my camera and it looks real goofy in some pics. just an fyi.
It looks good. I ordered one in red after a week of debating. Still waiting for it to come in. I just wish it came with a strap.
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no corner protection and if you put cards in there it would be thicker than it is, but it is a nice looking case
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I ordered one after much debate because my Note is too worthy to be buried in my purse. I'm waiting on a full body skin from decalgirl or skinit for the times it will be carried in my hand only. I have a cheap TPU case from ebay but I'm not happy with it.
I don't plan on having it in this case the whole time, "he" will have different outfits depending on what I have to do and where I have to go. This will be when I don't want to carry my purse around but need the essentials.
Residue on Glass from Zenus Case
Hi,
I have the same type of case, but the blue/tan version. I find that the case appears to leave a residue on the glass of my Note. I noticed this as soon as I started to use the case, but I assumed that it was due to a leftover from manufacturing and it would go away. It hasn't. I have even tried to clean the inside of the case that faces the glass and I still get a residue. I clean the glass with an eyeglass lens cleaner.
Has anyone else had this issue? If so, have you been able to correct it?
I have the zenus folio in all black, it's basically the same case only all black. I haven't had any trouble with anything transferring to the screen.
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I am starting to think that the residue may be skin oils that transfer to the case because of the way I hold the the case. I flip the cover around the backanx hold it thag way. I know, TMI
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On your brand new EVO LTE. I see so many people get these ZOMGCOPTER cases that are bullet proof and rapture proof. Do not get a case that directly touches your phone without a rubber insulator. Otterbox is awesome. They use a nice rubber in between your phone and their plastic case. Plastic clips still clutch at your phone and will scratch the four corners that they do touch over time.
Do us all a favor and buy a TPU or nice gel case on ebay for $3 in two weeks. Your phone will last until then.
I made the horrible mistake of using a plastic case on my OG Epic the day it came out. Yeah your remember. The Sprint case that was chrome and had a leather middle piece. It looked pimp. In fact it was. It made my phone it's ho. Plastic to plastic = scratches all around the edge of my phone.
Use a rubber ladies and gentlemen.
If your me, you don't use anything, but with the new upcoming changes to Sprint's TEP program, you may want to consider an awesome case and drop that coverage. Research it, unless you want to pay more come June.
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On your brand new EVO LTE. I see so many people get these ZOMGCOPTER cases that are bullet proof and rapture proof. Do not get a case that directly touches your phone without a rubber insulator. Otterbox is awesome. They use a nice rubber in between your phone and their plastic case. Plastic clips still clutch at your phone and will scratch the four corners that they do touch over time.
Do us all a favor and buy a TPU or nice gel case on ebay for $3 in two weeks. Your phone will last until then.
I made the horrible mistake of using a plastic case on my OG Epic the day it came out. Yeah your remember. The Sprint case that was chrome and had a leather middle piece. It looked pimp. In fact it was. It made my phone it's ho. Plastic to plastic = scratches all around the edge of my phone.
Use a rubber ladies and gentlemen.
If your me, you don't use anything, but with the new upcoming changes to Sprint's TEP program, you may want to consider an awesome case and drop that coverage. Research it, unless you want to pay more come June.
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well said!
It's going to scratch the machined aluminum corners?
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It's going to scratch the machined aluminum corners?
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No that part is fine, the plastic area; not so much.
My otterbox has no rubber except the outer covering. The trick to not scratching your phone while in a case is to keep dirt out of it, which the otterbox does extremely well.
"ZOMGCOPTER"
What's that?
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
.jond said:
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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Exactly I used a case for all of 2 weeks with my og Evo and a screen protector for about 3 hours. Never put anything on my 3D and both phones were fine. I just hate that cases make buttons less functional and screen protectors blah nothing beats finger to glass.
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ive been rocking the same og evo 4g since january 2011 no case or screen protector and its flawless still. so perfect infact that the other day someone asked me if i got a new phone because it still looks as mint as day one haha
i only use cases when doing potential phone dangering things like football with people or other things
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I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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I call BS.
1. It is most definitely possible to scratch. I have done so. Working construction, my phone is subjected to metal shavings and concrete dust. The latter will most certainly scratch the screen.
2. A working phone looks infinitely better than a broken phone
.jond said:
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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If you drop your phone on its corner while it is in a case, most likely, the case is the only thing that gets damaged. Not always, but most likely. After the newness wears off on the phone and you start putting it in your pocket with your keys, the screen will eventually get scratched.
Buy a decent case and screen protector and you can't go wrong. I personally love the Clarivue screen protectors. Static cling. Cases, I haven't found any that impress me but I haven't had an OtterBox.
Well the case that sprint is going to sell with the eco looks decent. But then again I didn't open it
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If you drop your phone on its corner while it is in a case, most likely, the case is the only thing that gets damaged. Not always, but most likely. After the newness wears off on the phone and you start putting it in your pocket with your keys, the screen will eventually get scratched.
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I agree with dropping the phone. I have a Seidio surface on my EVO 4g. It saved my butt quite a few times.
As far as keys, I can't be the only one that puts them in separate pockets. Keys in left and phone in right, ALWAYS.
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As far as keys, I can't be the only one that puts them in separate pockets. Keys in left and phone in right, ALWAYS.
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This. I always make sure that my keys and my phone are NOT in the same pocket lol
I would love to go naked in my phone but o know the minute I do I will drop it and it will shatter ..I try to buy very minimal cases. But as the op said plastic on phone does scratch ..I have an evo 3d and bought a plastic case that was two pieces..top and bottom that would slide together in the middle and click..it also had a dandy kickstand built in ..its a nice case but I flashed the **** out of that phone so needless to say I was pulling that case often to remove the battery ..after a while all the paint around the edge of the screen had come of ..it looked fine in the case but looked terrible when I took it off..not a prob now since the digitizer went back and I just got jt replaced ..and the replacement speaker is bad..so I have another waiting at Sprint ..I enjoyed my evo 3d and think it got a bad rap but I did go through like 4 before I had one that lasted me 9 months
Always keys on left, phone on right.
Since I like charging on a dock I wanted a simple pull off case, so I got a case mate one piece case, (just to protect the back and camera lense), and a bodyguard screen protector. Best screen protector I've ever used.
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Use a rubber ladies and gentlemen.
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you don't say !!!
lol
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Most of my pants have pockets inside of pockets. Since I am a firefighter, i do sometimes have my phone on scene and it tends to go through a beating throughout its life. All my phones have a OtterBox defender (would get lifeline if they got smart and went ouside of just crApple products) with a screen protector that gets replaced about every 3 months.
I took my screen off the case and screen protector the other day and 1 of my co-workers asked if my new phone came in yet. It looks brand spanking new minus a tiny barely noticeable scratch on the screen.
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I call BS.
1. It is most definitely possible to scratch. I have done so. Working construction, my phone is subjected to metal shavings and concrete dust. The latter will most certainly scratch the screen.
2. A working phone looks infinitely better than a broken phone
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+1
I work building cranes and constantly dig metal shavings out of my pocket...I can only imagine what my old 3D would look like without the case/screen protector. The phone might be worthless in 2 years but not only do I usually sell it after 1, if I do keep it for 2 it doesnt mean I want it to look like hell..
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.jond said:
I don't understand why people buy covers and screen protectors at all.
1. The glass is IMPOSSIBLE to scratch. It will NOT scratch. The lame plastic cover will, and will look stupid.
2. A scratched thin phone looks infinitely better than a perfect phone that's inside of a huge case.
Your phone is worth nothing in 24 months, enjoy it.
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I agree with the sentiment. I go naked
However, gorilla glass most certainly can scratch if you're not careful. Been rocking my OG Epic for 18 months naked, and I'm really careful, but somehow I did acquire a few minor scratches on the screen. I can only assume I had sand in my pocket or something.
Was just curious to know, is anyone out there rocking their Note 2 in its birthday suit? If so, any scratches yet? I myself have had a screen protector on since day 1 of owning mine whereas my friends that also have it are all naked. Just curious to know if anyone has any serious scratches of their own.
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Naked.
I keep mine from things that have a high mohs rating and I stay scratch free.
Naked white with no problems. I think it's the best way to experience the phone.
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Naked... no need when your careful
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Naked... no need when your careful
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I agree 100%
Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
Powered by my Note 2!
I have had a screen protector from day one but I went weeks without a case. Just put the Samsung protective cover on and it is surprisingly thin and light.
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I had mine naked for a few months and did see a few tiny scratches appear so covered up. First with a Copter screen protector which sucked!! It made the screen look like ****e. Small text was impossible to read and the S-Pen marked it. I later opted for a very cheap harder plastic no-name protector which is excellent. I have plans to buy a 10 pack and change every other month or so.
The way I see it you preserve the second-hand value if the screen is scratch free. If in two years time you want to sell it for a good price you just need to invest in a new flip-cover remove the screen protector and it's almost like new.
100% all natural.No screen protector. No case. I like the feel and look without bulky protection. I allow the Gorilla Glass 2 to do its thing.
Afterall, its a phone; its going to get used, scratched and dinged. I want to enjoy the complete phone experience in the meanwhile.
Have you seen those cars that had the bra on the front? People removed them only to find out that their paint was now two-toned, and dirt and debris had etched the paint along the edge of the bra, not to mention having a red sports car with a black mask on.
I was naked on every smart phone I've had up until the Note 2. I've always gotten scratches on every other phone no matter how careful I was.
I also have a small hard case on it. I would love to run naked on that too but the smooth back is just begging to slip out of my hand. Plus the case makes it feel more solid and reduces the creeks and growns coming from the crappy plastic Samsung insists on using.
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Another area of concern was the use of the S Pen on the screen. If that would over the course of its life span leave any surface scratches as well.
Powered by my Note 2!
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I would be concerned if a plastic pen scratched glass.
In other words, it won't.
The glass with the oleophobic coating is at least 9 mohs.
Without the coating, its still 6.5-ish.
Plastic is around 3 or 4.
No screen protector here, I adsolutely hate screen protectors. I think they ruin the clarity of the screen. But I do have one of those folio style cases so the screen still gets covered when its not in use.
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I've been using the Seidio active case and like it, no screen protector. Just ordered a flygrip and will probably rock it naked with that.
Like others have said I won't use a screen protector as I trust the screen plus hate the feel and affect on clarity.
I'm using a cheap tpu case partly for peace of mind of a little protection and partly because it has a built in kickstand that isn't very intrusive and has been pretty handy to have.
I have mine naked, but the first few days of owning it the phone fell upside down on the wooden floor so now I have 2-3 large scratches on the screen from grains of sand
Same set up I run on every phone I've owned:
Verizon slim hard kickstand case, no belt clip
Cheap eBay matte screen protector
I keep my phone in my pocket so I need a slim case. Every since the T-Bolt, a kickstand is a must for me. I absolutely hate clear screen protectors since it always feels like I'm dragging my finger across the screen rather than sliding it. I ended up buying the $12 pack at Big Red since my phone arrived before my China protectors. The cheap matte ones look great, don't smudge, and make the screen silky smooth.
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Screen protector I got from Verizon and an all white Androidified case from Cruzerlite. My hands are a little dry so carrying the phone naked (the phone) is slippery in my hands. The case gives me a nice grip to hold on to the phone.
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Oops, sorry for the sideways photo.
My typical progression is: get a new phone. Think "I need to protect this thing" and get a case. Rock case for a week or 2 and then hate the extra bulk. Take off case and love the natural feel of the phone.
I followed suit with this phone. Had the flip case ordered before the phone was out. Got the phone and immediately popped the case on. Rocked it for 2 weeks and took it off.
However, I have actually put the case back on because I found usefulness besides the protection. With the phone's size, the case flap provides more area to maneuver it. It also prevents accidental home button presses when the phone is in my pocket.
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I've been using mine Naked for about 2Weeks. No scratches yet. I also hate Screen Protectors. A TPU case would do
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I have had spigen neo hybrid on my note 3 since I got it and yesterday I decided to take it off and it's like holding a new phone all over again... I have the tempered glass still on it and I'm loving the slimness of the device here's to hoping I don't have any accidents
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@craigels how does the case feels I'm planning to buy neo hybrid.
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Used to, but I recently had a miniature heart attack when my oldest cat saw my phone as a lovely new toy and tossed it off the table..... Now it doesn't leave my new Otterbox Commuter.
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Used to, but I recently had a miniature heart attack when my oldest cat saw my phone as a lovely new toy and tossed it off the table..... Now it doesn't leave my new Otterbox Commuter.
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Lol my brat did similar luckily I have parquetry flooring.
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maxilick said:
Lol my brat did similar luckily I have parquetry flooring.
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It fell on the thick carpet, but the table is almost 1.30m high, so I rather panicked.
I was case-less for the first week when I first bought my phone. Three days in, the darned thing slipped out of my hand and hit my stone floor from about three feet high. All I can say is that the metallic side lip of the phone crumples like paper mache upon impact.
Haven't gone case-less for more than a few minutes at a time since then.
I like case free feel of phones but i dont want to hurt them.
I have always used a gel silicone case and all my phones felt pretty much the same.
I got the note 3 and use just just a bumper. It stops the sides from getting messed up and takes a small impact.
MY girl has a bumper and silicone case. She was switching between them and just ended up going a few days without the case. She likes it but was scared the side would get all messed up so put the bumper back on.
I had just got my note 3 and I was on a lookout for cases. Within a day i spilled drops of water and cold drink (thank goodness i had got screen protector earlier). Plus the big size of phone makes it easy to be slipped, so ordered the Samsung S-View case for it's quality and functionality.
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I had just got my note 3 and I was on a lookout for cases. Within a day i spilled drops of water and cold drink (thank goodness i had got screen protector earlier). Plus the big size of phone makes it easy to be slipped, so ordered the Samsung S-View case for it's quality and functionality.
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That's not a quality case, just an expensive one. The similar one from spigen is much better.
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lvnatic said:
That's not a quality case, just an expensive one. The similar one from spigen is much better.
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Can't get spigen in India. Checked Ebay and Amazon and only quality product was OEM Samsung.
Also checked international shipping for spigen case, the cost was almost doubled and if chip goes bust, I'm skeptical they'll send a replacement chip internationally.
With Samsung I'll have peace in my mind:angel:
I go case free - I have most of the life of all my phones. I just can't stand how much thicker the Note 3 gets with a case - like holding a brick. It feels much better in my hands without a case. Yeah, I might regret it someday, but I get much more enjoyment out of a caseless Note 3. I tried, trust me I tried - I have sitting next to me a Spigen Neo Hybrid case. Yeah, it's a really good case and I didn't return it because I use it when I go out to places (like the LA Zoo, etc...). But the phone is just too thick with it on. Dangit, now I'm thinking about putting it on again after reading this thread.
I have been since I got my Demo Slick Wrap for the phone. I have never gone case free with any of my phones since the OG evo 4g, I usually buy a case the same day I get the phone.
I have had the wrap on for about two weeks now with no case and as mentioned its like having a brand new phone. The wrap is full body and (knock on wood) I have not had a drop as of yet but I keep in mind that I don't have a case on and try to take extra care when holding the phone.
I switch between case less and my spigen neo hybrid case
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I've been case free since 2010 but I just couldn't do it for this device. Maybe the size, but also for resale because I might buy the Note 4 retail and sell this. But to be fair it's actually just a cover because the back replaces the backplate (s-view samsung faux leather case) so it's very minimal.
I couldn't do a big plastic/silicone case though.
These Slick Wraps and Cruzerlite wraps are great no case alternatives.
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I have the Neo Hybrid, its nice but it does add a lot of bulk, and its not very comfy to hold in the hand. If you want slimness, the best best is to get a standard TPU case, like Diztronic or Spigen Slim Armor. Maybe even check to see if Casemate has a "Barely There" snap on hard cover.
I hope this helps.
Way tooo risky lol, I just stick with a bumper case
i am case free but looking at doing a case as I just dropped my phone for the 3rd time.. it is getting very battered up.. i have a chunk out of the case in the upper right (near front camera??), lower left and right... ughhhh...
looking at my phone now I think i see a crack about 1" to the left of the power button that goes from front to back...
I want a lifeproof but they dont make one and on ebay someone has "waterproof" but not submerge-able cases.. doing research now
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Waterpr...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item1c3eb86eea
side note is I do not want to have something that screws together as I now use a 64gb micro sd in my dslr, take pic, put into phone and go to facebook quickly now...
I run caseless with a zagg invisible shield. I use a Seideo holster to clip it to me
I keep my in a bumper case. I like it becuase it stays slim, but i don't want to drop this phone naked...