Author Topic: What's your smartphone ? (Read 141694 times)

SmallFry · « **Reply #300 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:36:26 »

I like screen protectors, especially the anti-glare ones.

esoomenona · « **Reply #301 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:38:32 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:34:26

Haha no screen protectors club. My phone is always naked on all sides

Mine too.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #302 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:40:27 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:31:40

When you get your summer job, go on eBay and buy an iPhone 4 replacement back glass.

I'm also a member of the no screen protectors club. I used to use an Otterbox Defender case, and I ripped the stupid plastic out that covers the screen. Now I use a Magpul Field case.

might have to wait another year for the upgrade..so i'll look into it.
the main problem is not the back glass (which is horribly cracked as well)
it's the small little circle of glass that protects the lense..maybe i could buy a replacement of that?

alaricljs · « **Reply #303 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:44:48 »

Samsung S (Fascinate) - no screen protector or case... not toooo many scars on it, none on the screen.

Waiting for corp purchasing to get S4 in the Q.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #304 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:04:24 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:40:27

might have to wait another year for the upgrade..so i'll look into it.
the main problem is not the back glass (which is horribly cracked as well)
it's the small little circle of glass that protects the lense..maybe i could buy a replacement of that?

The back glass comes with that attached, and only costs like $15 or so. Even comes with the little screwdriver you will need. And as a bonus, you can get a different color if you want! They can do this for you at the mall, but I'm sure they charge more for it.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #305 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:15:21 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:04:24

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:40:27
might have to wait another year for the upgrade..so i'll look into it.
the main problem is not the back glass (which is horribly cracked as well)
it's the small little circle of glass that protects the lense..maybe i could buy a replacement of that?

The back glass comes with that attached, and only costs like $15 or so. Even comes with the little screwdriver you will need. And as a bonus, you can get a different color if you want! They can do this for you at the mall, but I'm sure they charge more for it.

I'm hunting right now..i see one for $7, without the apple logo (lol bootleg) and it comes with the tool..it's black as well

DubbTom · « **Reply #306 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 23:04:35 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:15:21

Quote from: jdcarpe on Fri, 10 May 2013, 18:04:24
Quote from: Dubsgalore on Fri, 10 May 2013, 17:40:27
might have to wait another year for the upgrade..so i'll look into it.
the main problem is not the back glass (which is horribly cracked as well)
it's the small little circle of glass that protects the lense..maybe i could buy a replacement of that?

The back glass comes with that attached, and only costs like $15 or so. Even comes with the little screwdriver you will need. And as a bonus, you can get a different color if you want! They can do this for you at the mall, but I'm sure they charge more for it.

I'm hunting right now..i see one for $7, without the apple logo (lol bootleg) and it comes with the tool..it's black as well

you should look into the transparent backings if you need a new one. They look really cool and you wont have to worry about cracking the glass again since they are plastic

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #307 on:** Fri, 10 May 2013, 23:57:01 »

i'm not asking for links...but i am at the same time

a transparent back sounds really cool. going to search for that

thanks for the suggestion DubbTom!

TheQsanity · « **Reply #308 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 04:09:14 »

I have the Zagg Extreme. It was like 35 bucks but I got one for free when I bought it.... When am I ever going to use two of them lol.

I had the Zagg HD before it pealed off. It looks and feels a lot better than the Extreme. The Extreme is a grease magnet, but it uses a different type of solution so it sticks a lot better and has yet to peal.

nar · « **Reply #309 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 13:23:05 »

Xperia Arc, because I managed to get it for free without a contract. That and I've dropped that phone on tons of hard floors (Hard Wood, Concrete, Asphalt you name it) and it hasn't once broken or cracked despite me not putting it in any case or having any other protector except for the factory applied screen protector.

ItsBc · « **Reply #310 on:** Sat, 11 May 2013, 23:25:01 »

S3 checking in, still. Screen protector; not once.

Glissant · « **Reply #311 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:25:19 »

I've tried screen protectors on most of my smart phones, but the feeling of the glass just can't be beat. And I've only had a scratch on one screen, which wasn't even created by me but the previous owner of said phone.

Also; the more I think about the Note 2, the more I want it. Might as well wait for the next release if they are planning to do one.

GeoTang · « **Reply #312 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 03:27:49 »

iPhone 5
I'm way too clumsy to not have a case and screen protector.

TheQsanity · « **Reply #313 on:** Sun, 12 May 2013, 05:23:44 »

Note 2 will probably have gorrila glass 3 or was it 2... like the s4. Stronger glass than the s3. Nothing really scratches the glass except for sand. The glass is pretty resistant to most large objects. Its the tiny particles that F **** up. Tiny scratches on the screen acctually weakens the glass and can lead to cracking...

For samsung phones, you gotta be more worried about the edges. They dent like no other.

iri · « **Reply #314 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 05:19:23 »

my phone's plastic screen doesn't need any protection! zopo stronk!

dndlmx · « **Reply #315 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 14:54:32 »

iPhone 5. I think Apple's mobile devices are top notch, and was even sold on the "ecosystem" for a while. Until I realized OS X wasn't cutting it for a "primary" rig. But I digress...the mobile platform is good, and I like my phone.

Grim Fandango · « **Reply #316 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 18:49:54 »

Quote from: Glissant on Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:25:19

I've tried screen protectors on most of my smart phones, but the feeling of the glass just can't be beat. And I've only had a scratch on one screen, which wasn't even created by me but the previous owner of said phone.

Also; the more I think about the Note 2, the more I want it. Might as well wait for the next release if they are planning to do one.

I feel the same way. I really enjoy the way the glass feels on most phones, and that feel is kind of destroyed as soon as I put on a plastic cover. I'd rather use it without the cover, even if that would mean a few scratches. But in normal use, I have not found modern phones scratch that easy. I have a 3 (4?) year old HTC desire that I took everywhere. From literally hiking down mountain trails to mountainbiking in dirt, and there are hardly any scratches noticeable.

More useful protection for me is a case. I used to hate them as well, but phones have gotten so thin, that I even prefer the form factor of the phone with the case around it. I could not stand how thin my Galaxy S3 was. Most of the protection does not come from the padding, but from the added thickness and rougher texture enabling me to hold the damn thing (Spigen Modello TPU case, highly recommended). I also hated the plasticky look of the S3, but quite appreciate the all-glass front side when you use it with a case. Solved all major issues I had with the phone.

TheFlyingRaccoon · « **Reply #317 on:** Mon, 13 May 2013, 19:50:15 »

Quote from: Glissant on Sun, 12 May 2013, 00:25:19

Also; the more I think about the Note 2, the more I want it. Might as well wait for the next release if they are planning to do one.

I love my Note 2 but it is huge! Like most people don't even realize it's a phone. Before buying one, definitively go to a store and try it out. If you can get used to the size, it's an awesome phone.

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #318 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 17:54:37 »

Calling the NoScreenProtector Club Members!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Transparent-Glass-Back-Battery-Cover-Housing-Replacement-For-iPhone-4G-/330902347455?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4d0b511ebf

bout to order
look good for an iphone 4?

also..i might as well get a new front, as that is scratched up a bit too

http://www.ebay.com/itm/White-iPhone-4-4G-Glass-Front-Touch-Screen-Digitizer-Replacement-Panel-Tools-/321106240132?pt=US_Cell_Phone_Replacement_Parts_Tools&hash=item4ac36c6284

Patchwrks · « **Reply #319 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 19:05:50 »

iPhone 5. I'm a phone ****. I constantly trade my stuff so maybe next week a One?

Asininity · « **Reply #320 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:16:00 »

Just a Samsung Galaxy SII with a cracked screen. I want a HTC One.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #321 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:25:33 »

Reading this stuff is interesting. I'm still rocking the iPhone 4 I got when they came out. Been iPhoning it since the first model. There weren't many options back then, unlike now.

Would like a bigger screen, but too big of a phone doesn't work for me...I'm kind of a 'guy on the go'

Recently have been considering leaving the Mac family as far as phones go...but for as many people that I know are not using iPhone, just as many switched from iPhone to something else only to go flying back to iPhone.

I've been tight on funds as well and that is part of a decision making process I'm not used to. If I stay with iPhone may get a "5" in a few months with "5+" comes out. What a wimp.

iSuck

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #322 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:41:06 »

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:25:33

Reading this stuff is interesting. I'm still rocking the iPhone 4 I got when they came out. Been iPhoning it since the first model. There weren't many options back then, unlike now.

Would like a bigger screen, but too big of a phone doesn't work for me...I'm kind of a 'guy on the go'

Recently have been considering leaving the Mac family as far as phones go...but for as many people that I know are not using iPhone, just as many switched from iPhone to something else only to go flying back to iPhone.

I've been tight on funds as well and that is part of a decision making process I'm not used to. If I stay with iPhone may get a "5" in a few months with "5+" comes out. What a wimp.

iSuck

I'm content with my iphone 4.
the biggest regret i've ever had is jailbreaking my phone and then accidently corrupting it..when i restored it, i had to get IOS 6.
worst decision ever..if only i could go back to IOS 5.1

Jocelyn · « **Reply #323 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 23:19:39 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:41:06

I'm content with my iphone 4.
the biggest regret i've ever had is jailbreaking my phone and then accidently corrupting it..when i restored it, i had to get IOS 6.
worst decision ever..if only i could go back to IOS 5.1

Whaaaat? You can't go back? Silly closed source OS

daerid · « **Reply #324 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 23:31:16 »

I'd be naked on my iPhone 5, except it doubles as my wallet, so I need the case for my ID and bank card. No screen protectors though!

And FTR I <3 IOS 6

Dubsgalore · « **Reply #325 on:** Sun, 19 May 2013, 23:48:32 »

Quote from: Jocelyn on Sun, 19 May 2013, 23:19:39

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:41:06
I'm content with my iphone 4.
the biggest regret i've ever had is jailbreaking my phone and then accidently corrupting it..when i restored it, i had to get IOS 6.
worst decision ever..if only i could go back to IOS 5.1

Whaaaat? You can't go back? Silly closed source OS

Back in the fall..i didn't know about shsh blobs..so at the moment, i am SOL ..

there is a method i am going to try next week at some point..not tonight i'm too tired lol

davkol · « **Reply #326 on:** Mon, 20 May 2013, 07:35:58 »

Jolla will show their hardware today. Can't wait!

IPT · « **Reply #327 on:** Mon, 20 May 2013, 11:05:29 »

hope Verizon announce the HTC One on Wednesday. i'll buy that phone on full price off contract and sell my S3.

Spokoman · « **Reply #328 on:** Mon, 20 May 2013, 13:49:29 »

I have Samsumg GS3. I'm not sure I'd buy the GS4, no because I don't like the 3, but I'm not sure it is that much different and worth it. Chask out gsmarena.com They have really detailed and just awesome reviews. I recently read GS4 vs HTC One. Good stuff.

keymaster · « **Reply #329 on:** Mon, 20 May 2013, 15:16:50 »

GH theme for SwiftKey on my HTC One

DubbTom · « **Reply #330 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 18:03:41 »

Do any of you guys have experience with the reflective screen covers that make it look like the surface of your phone is chrome? I have a few, but am not sure if it's worth taking off my current clear screen cover (as it took forever to get it applied correctly).

Glissant · « **Reply #331 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 18:15:41 »

I've had one, and it hindered screen clarity. Viewing in daylight was almost impossible too. I didn't like it. Check out all the mirror screen protector reviews on youtube if you want other people's opinions too.

godly_music · « **Reply #332 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 21:05:38 »

None. No cellphone! Wheee-hee-hee!

jdcarpe · « **Reply #333 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 21:20:29 »

Just got a Nexus 4 after using an iPhone 4S for almost 2 years. Loving it so far!

esoomenona · « **Reply #334 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 21:28:03 »

Going from a Nexus to iOS makes you feel so crippled.

SmallFry · « **Reply #335 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 22:43:25 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 29 May 2013, 21:20:29

Just got a Nexus 4 after using an iPhone 4S for almost 2 years. Loving it so far!

Needs more roots.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #336 on:** Wed, 29 May 2013, 23:19:09 »

Quote from: Dubsgalore on Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:41:06

Quote from: Input Nirvana on Sun, 19 May 2013, 21:25:33
Reading this stuff is interesting. I'm still rocking the iPhone 4 I got when they came out. Been iPhoning it since the first model. There weren't many options back then, unlike now.

Would like a bigger screen, but too big of a phone doesn't work for me...I'm kind of a 'guy on the go'

Recently have been considering leaving the Mac family as far as phones go...but for as many people that I know are not using iPhone, just as many switched from iPhone to something else only to go flying back to iPhone.

I've been tight on funds as well and that is part of a decision making process I'm not used to. If I stay with iPhone may get a "5" in a few months with "5+" comes out. What a wimp.

iSuck

I'm content with my iphone 4.
the biggest regret i've ever had is jailbreaking my phone and then accidently corrupting it..when i restored it, i had to get IOS 6.
worst decision ever..if only i could go back to IOS 5.1

I feel my iPhone 4 is slow...perhaps apps have gotten bigger/more complicated. I use GPS a lot. Maybe it's time for a complete restore and wipe off the hordes of pics/xtra unused apps.

SpAmRaY · « **Reply #337 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:44:45 »

Quote from: esoomenona on Wed, 29 May 2013, 21:28:03

Going from a Nexus to iOS makes you feel so crippled.

Tell that to everyone else in my office, I think I am the only android user amongst 20 or so people

Of course I 'accidentaly' let my droid razr maxx hd update to the latest update....but thankfully I was able to restore root!!

esoomenona · « **Reply #338 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 07:52:53 »

I'm the only Android user out of all of my friends. It's okay.

jdcarpe · « **Reply #339 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 08:54:32 »

I think Android is somewhat looked down upon by iOS users, to a degree, because the Android OS is available now on some very affordable (read: cheap) smartphones. Many of these handsets are crippled with small amounts of RAM and previous-gen processors. Therefore, they can only run stripped down or older versions of the Android OS. On a handset with the latest hardware specs, the Android OS really shines, and is far more user-customizable than stock iOS will ever be, unless you jailbreak, of course.

The availability of cheap hardware running some version of Android has brought smartphones to a whole segment of the market, which would otherwise be using "dumb" phones.

esoomenona · « **Reply #340 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 09:08:31 »

True, but even then, there were rumors of a cheaper iPhone, and people were excited of the prospect.

But honestly, even manufacturers cripple Android. I will never buy one that isn't a Nexus. It's really that simple to me.

rknize · « **Reply #341 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:41:50 »

That sounds like a fairly typical Engadget comment.

esoomenona · « **Reply #342 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:44:34 »

So you're saying Engadget users know what's up? I might have to check that site out.

rknize · « **Reply #343 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 10:55:24 »

I'm just saying that the tech press and their readers/commenters are amazingly clueless about how the Android platform software ecosystem really works. No one seems to bother asking the people that actually do the work. It's weird.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #344 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:05:09 »

Quote from: jdcarpe on Wed, 29 May 2013, 21:20:29

Just got a Nexus 4 after using an iPhone 4S for almost 2 years. Loving it so far!

I'm really glad you like it. You should head on over to XDA for some more goodness

codyeatworld · « **Reply #345 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:13:24 »

Just put paranoid on my nexus. I love it! Ill probably put on AOKP as my daily though.

http://www.paranoid-rom.com/
http://aokp.co/

Find your phone on XDA for the latest roms!

metalliqaz · « **Reply #346 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:32:01 »

HTC just announced a "Google edition" HTC One. The One without the bloat... I think they just took the crown for world's best smartphone!

Jocelyn · « **Reply #347 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:35:30 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 30 May 2013, 11:32:01

HTC just announced a "Google edition" HTC One. The One without the bloat... I think they just took the crown for world's best smartphone!

Yes, only $600

metalliqaz · « **Reply #348 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 12:26:21 »

No carrier subsidy, the way it is supposed to be.

Jocelyn · « **Reply #349 on:** Thu, 30 May 2013, 12:29:41 »

Quote from: metalliqaz on Thu, 30 May 2013, 12:26:21

No carrier subsidy, the way it is supposed to be.

Sure, but I'd get a Nexus at $350 instead and save the $250 for the next Nexus. That said, I only pay $50/month for unlimited everything, so I welcome the subsidy/discounts that allowed me to purchase a Note 2 for only $200 and will also allow me to buy a Note 3 for the same price

Edit - Actually, I only paid $100 for my Note 2 and this was right around release. Subsidies only suck if you're paying a high monthly rate

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