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[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
When I first installed the zagg shield,

I also thought it was more "tacky" than it should be.

Wasn't sure about it for the first couple days.

But now it's been on there for a week or so,

and it's really no different now than when the shield was off.

Not tacky anymore, fingers not jumping or skipping,

and i just glide across it nicely, just as i did the original screen.

So, while the zagg shield was questionable to me for a few days after installing it..

It really does work quite nicely now!

Nice and smooth/slick just like the actual screen. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] tcat007:
I bought this car charger, just go it, works well: http://www.amazon.com/Professional-...7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1324098713&sr=1-7

Bought this "case" that fits great and feels good: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=180741214943&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123 I bought it in black and you barely see the white around openings (none on front), I also sand-blasted it to remove the glossy it has on one side, still has the nice 2 tone effect but now matte and super-matte.

Bought this "Sleeve" that is very functional (and protective): http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-...GEOQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325036022&sr=8-1

Bought this screen protector that goes on easily and looks good, but scratches easily: http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270845080394&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:1123

(would not buy this again)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
woohoo

Yes! Got my case today!

Ordered it 3 days ago, and just got it, and it fits perfectly!

Very happy/impressed with it! :)

Now Im "fully" protected.

Zagg shield on the screen and Ringke/Rearth case over the rest.

Niice!

Here is the one I got.. $19.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...118878?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416074741e

will post a pic of it later. :D

-pics added. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
How does that fit?

there's no holes/ports for the speakers?

or does the 5.0 have only one speaker in the front, on the opposite side?

Looks cool, but doesnt have the proper holes, at least not for my 4.0

edit: nevermind..

I see that the 5.0 does indeed have different placements. mybad
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
@rasall, how much thicker does it make it? Is it really worth $20 for a silicone case? It does look nice, but my device seams thick enough already without a case. Also ghost armor now has screen protectors for the galaxy players, fyi.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
Not much thicker at all.

I just measured it with the case on and it's still only 2.5 inches across from side to side.

It really was worth the $20, for me anyway.

$20 to add some decent protection to a $240 device , I find worth it.

As Im sure you know..

there are not really a whole lot of cases out there yet for these players..

So one that fits perfectly, adds protection, and gives it some extra grip, is worth it to me.

It also makes it feel super nice!

Like it gives it some more 'stability''.... er something. lol

I'm not aware of "ghost armor" ,

But I have a Zagg invisishield on and I love it. Perfect fit, and one of the best quality materials Ive seen. :)

Plus, it has a lifetime guarentee.

If it gets damaged, they replace it for free.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
Ghost-armor is a screen protector similar to zagg but uses static cling rather than adhesive and is therefore reusable if you have to take it off. From what I have seen they are pretty much indestructable (I saw someone demonstrate by grinding his iphone 4s across diamond plated steel - not so much as a hairline scrach!). You can also get nice looking carbon fiber skins. They also have lifetime warranty. They are pretty expensive, though ($25-30), and my $2 xtreme guard from ebay is working great, so I guess I'll wait.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] klin1344:
How is the xtreme guard? I have the cheap clear guard LCD screen protectors from eBay, and they scratch and attract fingerprints too easily. I wanted to get the xtreme guard, but I was afraid they would be tacky and sticky to touch because they are the kind that need water to install. So are they tacky like zaggs?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
It was a bit of a pain to install correctly, but not to bad if you use soapy water. It was really hard to use the first couple days, but after a while it broke in and is smooth as can be. It is exactly like zagg, so if you don't like zagg it might not be for you, but it isn't sticky at all to me. If you scratch it, it just goes away after some use, pretty nice for how cheap it is. One more thing - the rear protector is absolute junk, if you can get just the front protector without the back, do so.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
as previously stated..

Zagg shields are only "Tacky" for a couple days after installation.

Couple days of normal use, few wipes with microfiber cloth...

It's no different than the actual screen, in "finger sliding" and function.

ie, Doesnt effect how well the touch screen works.

Not sure what people are doing with them.. lol

But really, it feels just like any other touch screen if you can handle a couple days of it feeling weird.

Thanks for the ghost armor info! :)

Sounds niice.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] 1776:
I am terrible at putting these screen protectors on. I understand that Best Buy's Geek Squad will install a Zagg Invisible Shield and there is a mall near me with a Ghost Armor Kiosk that I assume will install. Who would you trust more with putting this on your SGP 5? Of course, this assumes that the Ghost Armor location will actually have the protector for the SGP 5.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Entropy512:
If you want something done right, you've got to do it yourself. I'd never let anyone at Geek Squad near my stuff... Same for anyone at a mall kiosk.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
Same here.

I wouldnt trust any of them to do it. lol
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Riddick18713:
Longer charging cable

Just got a 6' charging cable from monoprice, ID 4868. It works great, little hard to plug in sometimes though.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] 1776:
I got a four foot micro usb sync and charge cable at Walmart from Onn for $10. Works perfectly.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] parwathy:
Hey there,

I just got a silicone case off one of those HK sellers (dunno if I can put the link, but it's on eb*y). THe case was sold with a screen protector. Well I'm really happy with it, it's perfect for my korean Galaxy Player 5.0! :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Zyxxeil:
Ive got some very nice carbon fiber skins here anyone interested. If you get one let us know how it is.

For the 4.0

Link

Link

Link

For The 5.0

Link

Link

All i could really find and if anyone has more links please share. :D
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] datrang007:
Just now I see. Thanks for your info.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
I have had this case for a few weeks now and it's great!

Very happy with it. Best Ive seen yet, honestly. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] HildyJ:
I would like to get a landscape charging cradle for my SGP 4.0. Does anyone know which Samsung phone has the USB port located the same distance from the bottom and back?

For example, the "Galaxy S t959 Desktop Dock & Wall Carger (sic)", besides being misspelled in Samsung's database, says it works with the T-Mo Galaxy S and the Samsung Vibrant. Would it work with the SGP 4.0? If not, would a similar cradle for another Samsung phone fit better?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
m.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=...sv=galaxy s wifi 4.0 screen protector&emvcc=0

I was wondering if anyone has bought the nilkkin case+screen protector for the 4.0. If so, is the protector for a U.S version or a International version (aka home button hole). Also, is the case worth the money?

Also, has anyone tried these? http://m.ebay.com/Pages/ViewItem.aspx?aid=330631124154&emvAD=800x284&sv=galaxy%20player%20screen%20protector&emvcc=0

If they install okay and last longer than 2 months, I might get those.

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[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
I kind of like that case.

Wish I saw that when I bought my Ringke case.

Doesnt look much different really,

Only differences I see Is the power button/volume buttons arent protected/covered on the nilkkin like with my Ringke,

and my Ringke has a useless "antenna hole" in the top right corner, where the nilkke does not.

Sorry, not much use to you, just kinda thinking "out loud".. lol

I personally wouldnt even bother with those screen protectors though.

my brother got some a few months back (i think by the same maker) but Im not 100% sure... and they were complete rubbish.

(still) not found or seen any that I think are nicer/better than the zagg shields. lol

Worth the $20 bucks or whatever it was for a protector I cant even scratch when I try. ;)

thanks for the nilkkin link though..

might have to try one of those, See if i like it better than the Ringke

(which i do like quite a bit). :)

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Oh I see..

The Nillkin is actually "hard" and only coveres the back and sides, not the top or bottom.

The Ringke is rubber and covers everything except the front/face.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...118878?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item416074741e

I feel safer with the Ringke, me thinks. and it's only a few dollars more.

I'd feel safe throwing in my .02 cents and saying don't go with the nillkin. ;)

The Ringke is definitely worth the $16-$17 though.

I've dropped it many times and it's still like new.

Without this case I would have breaks/cracks/chips/scratches/etc by now, for sure.

It might even be in more than one piece by now. lol

Stays brand new under the Ringke though. Nice durable, fairly thick rubber that seems to do its job quite well.

I pull it out of the case and it's just like the day I bought it.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
Yeah, I really like the looks of the rearth, but am mainly in the market for a screen protector right now. Ghost armor is 30% off for spring right now, might get that. Zagg just didn't work for me. I have a brother with an iPod touch that has zagg, and he has the exact same problems of peeling and getting huge gashes in it for no reason. :rolleyes:

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[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
Huh.

Just the opposite experience with it here.

One of the very few protectors ive seen not get gashes or peel off, no matter how bad I treat it. lol Maybe just lucky? idunno.

I was really skeptical on it at first, both when I ordered it, and when it arrived in the mail. But it seemed (from reviews) and a bunch of reading about it like one of the best bets so i just went with it. lol

Wasnt real fond of the install method, although it came out great when i was done. (pleasantly surprised!) :P

After a few days of using it though, it just got nicer and nicer,

had it on since december and there's not a single bit starting to peel off and not a single scratch/gouge/gash.

I imagine though that the Rearth case helps with that somewhat.

It does go 'over' the edges of the zagg shield , so kinda keeps them protected from "snagging" or whatever, I guess. lol

I've also tried to scratch it numerous times for friends and it just wont seem to keep/hold a scratch. Even tried a piece of sand or two across it as someone mentioned here awhileback. haha

Guess everyones experience will vary with.. well.. just about anything. lol

Good luck in your search. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] iJimaniac:
Well, went with the stealth shieldz (xtreme guard) again, and it is as awesome as I remember! Great install, there were two huge bubbles I was worried about at first, but they disappeared after 24 hours. It was really grippy and sticky, but after eating bacon this morning and rubing all that good wholesome grease into it with my fingers, it's slick enough to play my fruit ninja again! Best part of all is the awesome price! One small thing; I ordered the two pack of front and back protection, instead I got 4 fronts and 1 back. Its fine, since I really got the better deal out of the mistake anyway!

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[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] kindarandomz:
I can vouch for the Ringke case. Fits extremely snug, but also very easy to take off. I REALLY like the feel to it, smooth but not slippery. leaves all ports open.

the only downside is that i dropped my 4.0 a day before the case came in :(. but the case covers the nick.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] ScienceCat:
The mint case is out of stock. How do I get my hands on it? Any suggestions? Thanks!
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] natkingcole:
I've bought this Design Skin from amazon

[sorry, can't post external link] It's called strange waft and I got it from the german version of amazon.

It doesn't fit perfectly, because it's for the I9000. I had to cut off an extra hole the the speaker and a little piece were the power button is. There are a lot of other designs for your taste.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] Rasa11:
but that's only for aesthetics, right?

Doesnt provide any kind of protection?
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] natkingcole:
mainly for aesthetics, right. But the sticker is relatively thick with some kind of textil/fabric stuff layer inside of it.

And this sounds paradox, but you can remove it without any remains but it sticks tightly on the device. There's no thing like lamb's-ears or dirt on the edges. Of course it provides protection against scratches.

I installed a screen protector before installing this design foil.

As a full protection I'm using a "Bugatti SlimCase SoftTouchNeopren Raffia SL" from amazon.de
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] DanieIRL:
Lol my case came before my galaxy player.
[Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0, 5.0] svetius:
This is another placeholder! :eek:
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] teseme:
Anyone knows it this thing supports TMobile 1700/2100 AWS Band? I am eagerly waiting for this device that will support TMobile USA AWS band/Wind Mobile Canada or Penta Band.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] n25philly:
Or at least 3g?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Spartan2x:
As it was just announced, your going to have to wait a bit for details. As fare as well know its the same Note as ever, just with LTE compatibility on Korea.(which would NOT work on T-Mobile)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getmouse:
I read 1.5Hz 32gb and all bands.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] hughey2k2:
I can't find any info on bands and i'm looking hard
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Funk2641:
GSM Arena says CDMA: http://www.gsmarena.com/ltepacking_samsung_galaxy_note_goes_live_in_korea-news-3446.php
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] hughey2k2:
This doesn't sound right because their still saying it has a Exynos chipset in it and all the other Korean articles say 1.5 snapdragon so right now we need more solid info on specs and performance
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getmouse:
Yeah their saying the only change was the 4g lte. But on samsung.Korea site it says 1.5hz and not 1.4hz

Im lost
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Hammerfest:
STOP BEING LOST!

jkjk...

but seriously, want the damn Galaxy Note on TMobile...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Hey, so there's been a lot of discussion on whether or not the new S.Korean version of the SGN will support the 1700mHz band.

It has been reported that it is CDMA.

If you go to wikipedia here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cellular_frequencies

and go down 3/4 of the page to where it says "Other Regions" you'll see the following:

"CDMA	S. Korea	1750–1780	1840–1870"

That would seem to say that it will indeed support T-Mobile...

thoughts?

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] bigmout:
I don't understand. T-Mobile uses GSM. CDMA is a different technology than GSM. Why would you expect a CDMA phone to be usable on a GSM network?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
Hey thanks! Whew, got a bit excited seeing the 1700 band in there, but if their 1700 band is only for CDMA, then you are quite right... no tmobile... but then verizon people could start getting excited...

-GT
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] PoisonWolf:
Sigh, if this phone had T-Mobile bands, I would pay with cold hard cash right now. =(

Sucks that we can't even get the Exynos version of this, at least not for another year until Samsung makes a new phone with a new SoC that sports T-Mobile's bands.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 5150Joker:
Ditch T-Mobile and get straight talk. T-Mobile sucks anyway.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] gerizafa:
I just gotta ask.... why do people say T-mobile sucks?

I don't understand as I've only ever had great reception with them and great speeds. Plus my phone bill is smaller than if I went to AT&T, and I get more data and minutes. I have many times over the years been with friends or family who can't get reception on AT&T or Verizon and there I am rockin it on T-Mobile. In fact, some of my friends who use AT&T have started saying "More dropped calls in More places" about their AT&T service.

I mean if someone said AT&T sucks, I'd totally agree. They charge an arm and a let, they limit your data, and give you crap for minutes, and from what I see my friends experience, their coverage sucks in comparison to T-Mobile.

But that's just been my friends and family and my experience.

GT

-UPDATE-

Oh yeah, and if you're checking out the threads here, you'll see loads of people having issues with AT&T now shutting down their data on their SGN. So... AT&T doesn't really seem like a ride I want to buy a ticket for.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] 5150Joker:
Who said anything about AT&T? I said straight talk. They use AT&T towers but have much better pricing. T-Mobile sucks because their phone selection is lacking and now because of their frequencies, you can't even get the Note.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] PoisonWolf:
How does the pricing look like on Straight Talk?

Been out of contract for close to a year now, just rocking an old HD2 that still works. Been so itchy with all these giga-sized screen phones. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] stefan.buddle:
Any new information available?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sitnlow4life:
Hey guys I was it a store in Italy today they carry the note for purchase without a contract on this company called TIM.

I checked the specs on the box it has the correct T-Mobile bands.

699.99 euro
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] PoisonWolf:
You mean the 1700/2100 AWS bands or the 1700 CDMA band?

Cause if it is, tell me where NOW SO I CAN ORDER ONE.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Hammerfest:
you checked and DIDNT TAKE A BLOODY PICTURE FOR PROOF... GTFO...

srsly tho, either get a pic so i can SEE it listing the AWS bands for TMo or GTFO... I want this damn phone so bad!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sitnlow4life:
http://www.tim.it/consumer/c365/i4141/o135276/prodotto.do
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] sitnlow4life:
They have gs2 with tmo bands also

http://www.tim.it/consumer/c365/i4141/o127665/prodotto.do
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] cu_ninja:
As I understand it, and correct me if I'm wrong, but we need both 1700 and 2100 for US T-Mobile to work.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] cu_ninja:
Besides, I don't see either band listed.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Hammerfest:
incorrect sir... no TMo bands supported... needs 1700/2100... Q effing Q
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] rigurat:
Back to square one then.

Still as of now, no such thing (or at least no such official confirmation) of a Galaxy Note that supports T-mobile bands.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] crazy talk:
i still maintain the Galaxy Note (EU version) can support T-mo's AWS bands.

look here, the Meizu Mx is using the same processor (and probably a bunch of other components) as the Galaxy Note and supports PentaBand 3G.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/05/dual-core-meizu-mx-fully-unveiled-launching-on-january-1st-with/

nobody has spent any serious time trying to modify the Note's Modem to make it work. maybe once we can get the Modem.bin from the Mx it will make things work...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getmouse:
That's crazy talk.

Lets do it:-)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] crazy talk:
sent a PM to the developer who enabled WCDMA 850 on the Captivate. hopefully he can be of assistance.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=876391
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] PoisonWolf:
If 3G or HSPA+ gets working on the Note, man.....I'd buy one in a heartbeat.

I wanted to buy a Note, but then I took an arrow to the knee. :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Hammerfest:
TMo support = ME GETS!

That or Verizon (dont ask)...

TMo, Verizon, or at the VERY least, Sprint, else BUST...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] refatb:
Galaxy Note on T-mobile 3G/4G developer fund raising

It is confirmed that the actual modem hardware supports the 1700 and 2100 TMobile bands, Here is proof

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1395971

The problem is enabling the 1700 band, 2100 is already enabled, for 3G/4G TMobile uses one for upload and another for download and If it doesnt receive a signal back then the system bumps you down to Edge only.

a Moderator has setup a fund raising thread to help get attention of developers to help enable the band. Here is the link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1400816

I have promised $50 for a working product, please pleadge as much as you can thanks. As of now the total is up to $760
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getmouse:
I join you and go $50 as well.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] MOTH477:
+1 I pledge $20. I am nuts about this phone. Sucks AT&T is getting it.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wirelezzz:
lte

i bought one i get h+ but no lte .

i was able to enable 1700
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] getmouse:
What network are you on t-mobile or at@t. Cause we all are getting the 1700 band but no 3g just edge.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wirelezzz:
Im on rogers. but once i enable 1700 it works but no sevice offcourse. but the option works. apn settings maybe help?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Jade Eyed Wolf:
It's like I mentioned in the bounty thread: Even if the CHIPSET supports 1700mhz, the chances of the ANTENNA being tuned for that frequency are slim. So basically you'd get either very poor signal (on 1700mhz) or none at all.

No harm in trying though to see what happens!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Jade Eyed Wolf:
CONFIRMED!!!

Does NOT work... :(

I just went down to my local T-Mobile store to try popping in a T-Mo SIM card to see if enabling the 1700MHZ band via the service menu in the screenshots above, forced the phone to search for UMTS/HSPA+, and it found... nothing... nothing at all.

Sorry guys... :P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rushburner:
so i rootes my bell sgs2 but never really thought about custom roms. now i want to get a custom rom going but when i try to get to recovery mod it just goes into the stock recovery program so installing the roms fail. when i rooted i flashed the rooted cf-root kernal then flashed the stock to get rid of the yellow triangle but still have root. did i mess up CWM some how?

if i need to reinstall can you give me steps on how to do so?

Thanks