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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tbong777:
People have become conditioned by cleaver advertising to viewing these tools as Jewelry for profit. The funny thing is these are not items we even keep a long time. The Zagg people really have created a business from nothing but fear and obsessive compulsion. I have witnessed people who would lose sleep if their phones got dinged. This is not a $25,000 car here with a door ding. Its a $600 cell phone, a tool, I guess I am not an OCD type about anything. I don;t understand "glass" (on glass) screen protection. LOL

I simply use things and don't obsess over them except that they work perfectly and do what they are designed to do each and every time.When I buy something used I want to know one thing. Does it work like it was designed? Not is that a small ding I see photo on the corner in that 200% zoomed or hairline scratches on the screen. When someone starts asking those questions on my sales I tell them to move along and spend another $50 or $100 bucks.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] AlexWekell:
I had the same mentality with my last 3 smart phones, until IT happens.

You get a giant scratch going straight down the middle of your screen.

Its horrible, you see it during games, movies, browsing, EVERYTHING.

In short, I'm not making the same mistake twice. I'll pay an extra $15 every 12 months to see a fresh scratch less screen.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kat3k:
There is merit in what you say.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] WildSioux:
I agree. .. I quit using screen protectors a long time ago. Have never scratched a phone. Case I will use though. Screen protectors are a waste of time and money. Use the damn phone as intended and stop worrying.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tbong777:
My Note screen is full of small visible scratches. The flip cover created most of them since I live near the beach sand would get in there and scratch the heck out of the screen. I bought the phone used and it had the flip cover on it. I took it off and went naked. Many here would likely break out in sweat if they saw my screen and its really not all that bad LOL.

I have couple deep ones as well but I don't see them when I am using the device. A scratch has to be pretty much a crack for me to be bothered by it while using the device. A lot of mental anguish for nothing. I can understand someone buying a $4 screen protector and dealing with any issues it causes that may take away from the phones display or user experience to avoid the dastardly scratch. But people are being conned into spending $25 to $50 for a device that will keep the real screen no one is using pristine for the next owner and it will get scratched easier than the screen itself !

A case I can understand for those who fear dropping their devices and cannot replace them. But the Note is too big already. cannot imagine it with a case even though its clumsy size and one hand handling begs for one.The Iphone looks like a Key FOB next to it.

I guess I will never understand agonizing over minutia only to sell a pristine phone for another to enjoy and not stress over. Although if a scratch on the screen of a mobile device is the only thing one really worries about, I have to think they have a great life going LOL...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Skripka:
So this. $25 for a screen protector is highway robbery. ..but you can get protection in the event of *it* much more reasonably. My evo4g I never scrern protected, my note2 I did as the S-pen is an unknown quantity in how hard it can be.

At work my phone lives in a case and holster. Need my phone at work, and a naked phone falling on concrete floor is a shattered screen waiting to happen.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mdt73:
The OP obviously hasn't tried an SGP Ultra Crystal... but should. The S-Pen feels like a skate on ice right after the Zamboni worked it's magic!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tbong777:
OH hell no...No way I would pay $20 for a screen protector.. Got to buy a screen protector to protect the screen protector........What if the screen protector it gets scratched? then I am out $20 and my phone looks like the Shyte I was paying $20 to prevent!! Then another $20 has to be blown Before ya know I have $100 in screen protectors protecting a phone thats dropping in value faster than a hooker at a bachelor party.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] pacificwing:
Screen protectors are very much a personal choice. There is no right/wrong decision on whether you should use one.

I would say for the everyday office commuter, they are probably overkill. When a desk or a conference table is the harshest environment your phone is ever likely to see, there is no need to sped $15-$20 on a screen protector. You don't wear steel-toe boots and a hard hat to the office for the same reason. It is important to protect your head and feet, but you don't need that level of protection if the environment your in doesn't provide that type of danger.

That being said, I work construction. I work in a technical field (so a phone like this comes in handy), but I'm constantly around dust, debris and micro-particals. I work on hard, filthy surfaces; I climb ladders; I'm around power tools. It just isn't a very nice environment for consumer electronics. I use a screen protector. I also wear a hard-hat and steel-toe boots when I'm on the job. The protection is needed.

In regards to gorilla glass, it really is just a matter of physics. Sure you can rake your car keys up and down the screen all day long and not see a scratch. After all, car keys are soft metal. But a single grain of sand, a small rock, or a piece of silica debris can make your $700 phone look like a cutting board. All that is required for a scratch is an object with the right hardness combined with the right amount of force. This is not hard to achieve.

Another thing to consider: As your phone gets older and more used, you will develop wear spots. These are micro-patterns that develop in the glass over the most frequently used parts of the screen. They are hard to see, and can only be seen in the right light, but they will develop. They would develop even if your screen was made of pure diamond. Friction will eventually wear down any surface. But as the above poster points out, how long are you likely to own this phone before you upgrade? You may not have to worry about this.

Only you can decide if a screen protector is worth it for you. For me, I believe they are. For others, not so much. The fact is, there IS a legitimate market for them and it is not all sensationalist nonsense.

Thats my $0.02

-PW
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Evo 4G63:
My auction for my immaculate Note 1 ended on this past weekend at $400+30 shipping. I had a screen protector and case on it since I bought it on launch day last October.

I completely understand where you are coming from and sometimes I wish I were more like you, but I'm not. I wish I can just toss my phone around and not give a damn as long as it works, but I can't. I, like some of you guys mentioned, have OCD when it comes to screens and damage on my electronic devices. I can't stand the thought of having a scratch or ding on my device, but I can deal with light scratches and dings on screen protectors and cases. Just knowing my phone is in immaculate condition puts me to ease. For me, it's more of a mental state of mind. I think this applies to some people here too.

Some people do it for the resale value, which I understand. I did not expect my phone to sell so high, but I guess the condition of it really attracted the buyer.

There are many other reasons why people get screen protectors. I hope you understand that not everyone is the same and maybe you can look at this from a different point of view. We all have our reasons and preferences.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] scitech09:
It's all about peace of mind. Plus, screen protectors come in many different flavors to suit your preference. You can get completely clear ones that you will never even notice or matte protectors that drastically reduce greasy fingerprints and glare. You can get most good quality protectors for around $10-15. So I would argue that it doesn't make sense not to get one for such an expensive touch screen device. I do agree that the Zagg protectors are terrible, but for some reason they are the only ones carried by retailers like Best Buy. Many people swear by them though.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] AlexWekell:
Let me also that you get what you paid for. Some people say "hey the screen protector sucks" well that's probably because he paid 2 dollars for it on Amazon.

When you get a screen protector, quality matters, don't judge based on those that China dime store crap.

At this point if you do your research and apply it right, it feels and looks like nothing is on your phone.

Plus, better resale value and peace of mind.

Don't ask me how, but I dropped a fork right on my screen, it warped the hell out of my screen protector and I freaked out, pulled off my screen protector, and not a scratch was on the glass.

We all make mistakes, and accidents happen, I for one would rather play it safe, and seeing as a measly screen protector for a small amount amount of money is all that separates my phone from having a non repairable scratch on the glass forever or a simple screen protector dent that can be replaced, then I'm fine with using them.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mdt73:
Uh, I just bought a pair of SGP ultra crystal protectors on amazon for $14 shipped (I have amazon prime). So, I guess we're in agreement that I, too, wouldn't pay $20 for a screen protector.

The flaw in your logic is the part when you say "What if the screen protector it gets scratched?" Remove the word protector from that question, and now you know why we use screen protectors. Would cost you a lot more than $7, or $20 for that matter.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] santiagodraco:
We can all agree that 25 bucks for a plastic screen protector is over priced....

But really, I don't quite comprehend how a sensible person can state that a screen protector is "a waste of money" or "worthless" or follow the logic that simply because the protector will itself get scratched that somehow that correlates to the use of one being illogical....

The WHOLE point of the protector is insurance that your screen won't get scratched AND has less chance of getting damaged in a drop where the screen is impacted.

If you don't want to use one fine... but to argue that this is somehow a scam is like arguing that airbags are a scam, or that race car drivers don't need multi-point seat belts. They may never get used but you won't find a driver in the world that wouldn't wear one just in case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tbong777:
Equating Screen protectors with seat belts or multipurpose seat belts in a race car makes my point. Lets see.......... a scratched screen or dead body....Yeah that's a good analogy and appropriate for the anxiety some people feel about these devices I think the rant is more about being anal bout a device people don;t keep for sometimes even 6 months. Then bump a sell for weeks because no one wants to pay top dollar for a year old device anyway, Very few Note s are going on Ebay for even $350 . If someone wants to pay $400 for a Pristine old Note God Bless them. I believe most would rather pay less than $300 and cover up a scratched screen with a $3 screen protector if that bothers them. But that's just me. Personally I would pay less for a wear and tear phone than a pristine one because I use the phone. I don't wear them. If it looked that bad I would skinnit.

$25 screen protectors are a scam IMO.

If one believes they will drop their phone, put it in a good heavy duty case. No screen protector will prevent a screen from cracking if the phone is dropped on one of the four corners the corner, It may only suffer one or two cracks though
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MohJee:
I understand what you say. I never buy screen protectors, mainly because many of them degrade the quality of the screen, but also like you said it doesn't feel as nice to the touch as glass. But maybe I'll change my mind if I see that magical screen protector that can't be detected on the screen and feels as good as glass.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] tbong777:
I guess I want to enjoy the phone as is. Slim slick body. Slick glass. Slips in a pocket easy and undetectable for a huge device. The only thing I know that will mar the glass is sand. That is what made the hairline scratches on mine. But even most of those scratches cannot be felt with a fingernail I have two small ones that can be if one tries hard enough. The stylus is completely safe and way softer than glass

The screen protectors they were selling at the mall felt like smooth Zagg. Rubbery and they did show a difference in screen quality. I was astonished at the prices more than anything. I thought Best Buy's $19.99 screen protectors were a stretch. The box looked really important though.Marketing is a wonderful thing.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] BratPAQ:
my take on this, i would put a screen protector then let it sit there until it get scratched, then replace it, btw on my part of the world screen protector cost around $19.

but i didnt put screen proectors for 4 reason,

1. i have belt case and covers on my devices that a year after screen is still flawless (that is after wiping off the fingerprints),

2. i didnt like the feel of swiping my fingers on a plastic compared to a glass.

3. its gorilla glass.

4. never really sold my any of my gadgets, i still have my iPaq from 2006 on my drawer collecting dust, so i dont need the reason that it will sold more when scratch-less.

for phone cases, i used to love the the bare look and feel of caseless phone, but then one day i dropped my desire s and it hit the power button hit the concrete. the power button got stock and i had to spend some money getting it fixed, i thought that if it only had a case then the case would have taken the impact instead. and for note 2, its quite handful for single handed use and thin enough with a small bezel for holding, so its quite easy slip through my hands. a case would help to give my hands get a bigger grip.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] denied1977:
I don't agree that screen protectors are scam....I red hole thread and I got feeling that most of you got enough money to spend on another new phone. I don't.....

I am planning to buy a new note 2 for cca. 550euro (or cca. 700usd). I need to save money for 4-6 months to buy it and if i need to spend another 15usd to protect screen (which will cost another 200usd just to change it) - i'll buy it :good:

Gorilla glass is scratch resistant but not scratch proof ;)

Of course if you like it without it's you're choice but call it a scam :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] D3_:
I see where you're coming from, but personally, I have a 24 month contract, and I'd like to keep the screen in the best condition I can, purely because I don't want to scratch the screen and end up putting up with it for a year or more.

Your point about constantly buying more screen protectors to replace scratched ones isn't a very good one either IMO.

Would you rather pay $25 to constantly replace a screen protector, or pay hundreds to constantly replace the screen itself? At the moment a new screen for the note 2 would cost you at least £150.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] BratPAQ:
i guess it comes down to if you can tolerate the scratches on the screen. and if you rather see scratches or spend $20 for screen protector.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] zeeshanonlyme:
20$=1100Rs!

And for a screen protector!Outrageous!

Dont know what brands you've seen but here we get a "Decent" anti-glare sp for about 200Rs=~4$ . Does save the screen from permanent scratches. One can never be too prepared! :P

In the end,it all comes down to how you use the phone and your surroundings. If you happen to be living near a beach where there are lots and lots of sand, its advisable to get a sp.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] strboy:
http://www.amazon.com/iKross-Premium-Protector-Samsung-SmartPhone/dp/B009GLS970http://www.amazon.com/iKross-Premium-Protector-Samsung-SmartPhone/dp/B009GLS970

check thses out guys, its what I'm using....I am very surprised buy the results.....hardly noticeable and very smooth, this is a steal at this price
[HD2 General] radkyz:
Hi

i will start my journey with HD2, and i wanna start it with blast. So i decided to buy San Disk Ultra 16GB (30/14 MB/s R/W Speed). And i wanna ask, if someone is using this kind of higher speed cards, will leo approve this card?

And another question about wifi n-mode. I know that i need to change registry setting to enable this mode, but it's possible to enable n-mode on WP7 or android?

Thanks in advance for help and sorry for my bad english :)

Greetings :)
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cisasteelersfan:
I'm running CM10 RC3 (from here.) My power button on my Inc is really close to dying -- I'd like a different way to turn it on if possible. I have to press the button really hard to register and I don't know long it will last. Does anyone know of a setting or app I can use to volume rocker or (preferably) joystick wake??

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pons:
That ROM you linked to is AOSP, not CM10. The CM10 thread is at [ROM][UNOFFICIAL] Pons CM10 Inc builds (NIGHTLY).

I don't know about AOSP, but I doubt it has the option. On CM10, however, you can go to Menu, System Settings, Display, and at the bottom, check "Volume rocker wake" which does exactly what it says.
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cisasteelersfan:
Ohhhh. That makes sense. I apologize for my stupidity! In your experience, has the pure AOSP ROM or CM10 ROM have better battery life? I haven't used the AOSP one for long but battery life seems pretty terrible. Is CM10 any better?

Thanks so much!!
[Droid Incredible Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] musical_chairs:
...and a very fine job of it it does. With volume rocker wake and a 'go to sleep' widget button in the notifications, I can go for days without ever pressing the power button.

I've never used AOSP Jelly Bean, but CM10 does well on battery for me. I'm not a heavy phone user, but my battery could go for two days though I usually charge it every night. Phone calls and games eat battery, other than that it's great.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] galaxy16:
i cant properly crop the images for my lock screen like ics and GB.. any solution?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pwhoeler:
Hi all. My bags are always full of big bulky books, and I'm looking for a way to travel lighter. I had the idea today of using a bluetooth keyboard paired with my phone to eliminate the need for a bulky laptop for word processing. My question simply is if this will work. Has anyone tried it? If it is possible, what were your results like?

Thanks to all for reading and double thanks for those with insight!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S III] pwhoeler:
This is the one that has caught my eye:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wireless-Bl...87?pt=PCA_Mice_Trackballs&hash=item2ec2d7e567

It says its good for a galaxy tablet, then again I often make the mistake of putting square pegs in round holes
[Nexus 4 General] munchy_cool:
Had to create this thread, want to hear the excuses/reasons you got for not shipping.

My story.

Me - Calling about the shipping of my 2 nexus 4 16gb's.

CSR - Oh Ok, so did you hmmm...I can't remember what I wanted to ask ...hmm..yeah did you get a backorder email.

Me - Backorder ..nopes (I did get one but I wanted to see the response).

CSR - Oh Ok, let me pull up your profile (asks for email address), I see that your order was placed and got cancelled and reactivated within a matter of minutes and hence did not make it to the shipping department.

Me - Ok (laughing inside) but how is it possible that it got cancelled and reactivated on it's own

CSR - I don't know but that's what it shows here, but I'll go ahead and send your order to the shipping department and you will get it ASAP

Me - What do you mean by ASAP, today, tomorrow , day after , after Thanksgiving, after Black Friday.

CSR - it'll ship out tomorrow.

Me - Ok, cool (was at work and got something critical so did'nt have time to have more fun).

CSR - Ok, do you mind filling a survey after the call

Me - Yeah Sure

CSR - ummm..never mind the survey link is down , you have a great day sir.

Me - You too.

We hang up.

My first ever call to a Google made me LOL, the order cancelled and reactivated on it's own, WTF ...I thought they had world class coders out there at Google.

Share your experience and maybe we can have some fun in these times of misery waiting for the order to be processed.
[Nexus 4 General] MatAuc12:
Hello Mathieu

Rest assured that Nexus 4 orders are being delivered based on the order in which they were received. Due to overwhelming demand we sold out of Nexus 4 extremely quickly.

Please let me know if there is anything else i can help you with

Regards Lamar

The Google Play Team

I personally know 5 person who got theirs while ordering an hour or so after me.
[Nexus 4 General] thekooliest:
That's hilarious..mods will probably want you to more into the 17k reply thread though

What an A+ CSR rep.
[Nexus 4 General] savo83:
Thank you for contacting the Google Play Store support team. My name is Ruphert and I am the specialist that will be handling your issue with your order.

First of all, I want to apologize for the confusion. Please note that the automated delivery estimate date is based on typical shipment processing and does not apply to Nexus 4 backorders. Nexus 4 backorders are being delivered based on the order in which they were received. When you receive a shipping confirmation email you will be able to track your delivery.

Please rest assured that Nexus 4 orders are being delivered based on the order in which they were received. Due to overwhelming demand we sold out of Nexus 4 extremely quickly. "Within 3 weeks" is the only guidance I can provide at this time. I’ll only know the scheduled delivery date when you receive an email notification that your order has shipped.

Due to the three week backorder we will issue a refund separately in the amount of the shipping charge to your original form of payment shortly after your original order is charged and shipped.

If you have any other questions, please feel free to reply directly to this email.

Regards,

Ruphert

The Google Play Store
[Nexus 4 General] munchy_cool:
well that thread is like > 1000 pages and this one is exclusively for excuses, lets hope they do not close it
[Nexus 4 General] efrant:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2004241
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] djdoo:
Hi There,

How do I access or back up from my galaxy s3 if the touch screen won't respond.

I am unable to open any files.

Is there a way to save files before it goes out for warranty.

Thanks
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goodsinchina:
try Ultimate Backup Tool APP
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] peare:
Since n8005 doesnt have voice call feature, is this a hardware or software difference? What if I install n8000 ROM on top of it can this harm my tablet?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] BarryH_GEG:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1966365
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] peare:
Thanx a lot!
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] keithross39:
Hi all....

I've read somewhere that geeky engine can help to improve performance/reduce lag on the W.......

Is this true?

Is there a noticeable improvement?

Would the advice be not to use it?

Are there alternatives that work better?

If this is a recommended mod, can someone please provide a link for it.....

Thanks in advance.....Keith

From my Galaxy W on CM9 and CWM6 with Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Galaxy W I8150] afif_7070:
My antutu benchmark improve after flashing the geeky engine.the scrolling improve.but i didnt know wether V6 supercharger has cover all of this since i just used the supercharger today after using the engine for bout a month.the antutu benchmark score didnt increased..here's the site link http://mygalaxywonder.blogspot.com/2012/09/how-to-improve-your-android-phone.html

u can also found adrenaline engine,tweak, and adrenaline boost inside this blog.hope it will help you.i flash all the engine from this blog.