Guest cacoe Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I've only had my blade for about two weeks now but it already has a couple of scratches on the front. They're fairly minor now but give it a few more months and it could be at the point where it's starting to get unusable from it. I always leave it faced inward to my leg when it's in my pocket with nothing else in there and I never leave it face down on tables. Where the heck are these scratches coming from? The touch screen seems to be fairly good glass!
Guest Nandroid Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Why would you not use a screen protector? I don't get it.
Guest Azurren Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Get a pouch / phone sock. Better than a screen protector Keeps the outside of your phone looking great too
Guest targetbsp Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 This now a bit late for you I guess. :huh: But hopefully will prevent it getting worse! For a couple of quid on ebay you can have half a dozen screen protectors that you can replace when they get scratched. And as my first one is now scratched I'm glad I did!
Guest cacoe Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I didn't use a protector because the original iPhone I had lasted 4 years without a single scratch and this screen seemed as solid. I was obviously wrong but I'll get some protectors now. Do they effect the touch ability of the phone at all? If so, I think I'll get a sock instead.
Guest Spies Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Well the OSF screen isn't glass, so that's your first mistake. iPhone has gorilla glass.
Guest aequalszero Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I didn't use a protector because the original iPhone I had lasted 4 years without a single scratch and this screen seemed as solid. I was obviously wrong but I'll get some protectors now. Do they effect the touch ability of the phone at all? If so, I think I'll get a sock instead. I would imagine that the iPhone, with it's vastly higher materials budget, could afford a better quality coated glass to avoid scratches. Protectors, on the other hand, are a great solution. I put one on last week - doesn't seem to have affected the touch-ableness of the phone at all. These are the most recommended around here.
Guest Azurren Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Well the OSF screen isn't glass, so that's your first mistake. iPhone has gorilla glass. I've seen iPhones with more scratches than I had on my old resistive touch screen (LG Cookie)
Guest Spies Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I've seen iPhones with more scratches than I had on my old resistive touch screen (LG Cookie) I had my iPhone 2g for 3.5 years or something like that, not one mark on the glass screen. Never cased, always in my jeans pocket by itself.
Guest metal.mickey Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 you can get a whole new case on ebay from a dead phone for about £30. new front, new back= new phone
Guest Miracle Boy Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I would imagine that the iPhone, with it's vastly higher materials budget, could afford a better quality coated glass to avoid scratches. Protectors, on the other hand, are a great solution. I put one on last week - doesn't seem to have affected the touch-ableness of the phone at all. These are the most recommended around here. Thanks for that, I've ordered a 6 pack of these screen protectors. Does anybody know where I could find a phone sock that the blade will fit nice and snuggly into?? Thanks!!!
Guest cacoe Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Well the OSF screen isn't glass, so that's your first mistake. iPhone has gorilla glass. Whaa??? Must be some high quality plastic then, I was convinced it feels like glass!
Guest cacoe Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 Well the OSF screen isn't glass, so that's your first mistake. iPhone has gorilla glass. Whaa??? Must be some high quality plastic then, I was convinced it feels like glass!
Guest Poodha Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 you can get a whole new case on ebay from a dead phone for about £30. new front, new back= new phone Don't you get a brand new phone for 100 quid? =) I never seen a scratched iphone display, but I've seen my fair share of CRACKED iphone displays...
Guest Matthew Ferguson Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I think the question isn't "How can I stop these scratches?" so much as "Why are these scratches even happening?" I don't use a screen protector or a sock or anything, and my blade is unscratched. It sounds like your screen material might have a defect. If so, there isn't much you can do about it :huh:
Guest Chrisund123 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 screen protectors ftw. I put one on my gf's OSF, before i gave it to her at Xmas. the screen protector is now a fine haze of scratches - silly girl really doesn't take care of her toys :huh: My wildfire's screen (I got for my birthday in October) is still pristine tho... tale of two owners i think. Have to see how my new desire HD lasts lol.
Guest Phoenix Silver Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 My black one has no protection and no scratchs at all
Guest vermat17 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 My black one has no protection and no scratchs at all Same here, even though I never used a screen protecter. Dropped it once, so bought a case just in case, but never had any scratches before. BTW, what exactly is the screen on the OSF made of??
Guest eLJay Posted February 23, 2011 Report Posted February 23, 2011 I think the question isn't "How can I stop these scratches?" so much as "Why are these scratches even happening?" I don't use a screen protector or a sock or anything, and my blade is unscratched. It sounds like your screen material might have a defect. If so, there isn't much you can do about it :huh: I got a small scratch on mine when my Orange freebie sock went walkies one morning and I put the phone in my pocket (forgeting about the change in there). I actually prefer my Nokia E71 case and the USB port sits just right. I think I should put the orange sock on eBay but I'm not sure it's worth a lot.
Guest BritishBob Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 One word. Keys. I have destroyed many a phones screen with keys. They kill my phones if I don't out a screen protector on. However I do try and keep them separate. Another one is coins. they have scratched my screens before.
Guest thedandyp Posted February 24, 2011 Report Posted February 24, 2011 I got a small scratch on mine when my Orange freebie sock went walkies one morning and I put the phone in my pocket (forgeting about the change in there). I actually prefer my Nokia E71 case and the USB port sits just right. I think I should put the orange sock on eBay but I'm not sure it's worth a lot. Are you trying to reference the blade cases by saying 'the usb port sits just right'? If you are, I don't know what you mean by this; they sit perfectly on the blade cases too they are just slightly too thick to allow the cable to stay docked with the phone.
Guest Konstipated Kiwi Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 (edited) One word. Keys. I have destroyed many a phones screen with keys. They kill my phones if I don't out a screen protector on. However I do try and keep them separate. Another one is coins. they have scratched my screens before. I agree that any other object in your pocket is asking for trouble, but the guy said there is nothing but his phone in his pockets. I'm afraid, OP, I don't know what is causing them, except perhaps some tiny grit you may not have noticed or something. I have carried mine in my jacket pocket for the past month and no scratches yet. Have just acquired a screen protector for it to apply today, though. Edited February 25, 2011 by Konstipated Kiwi
Guest Elvis Sawdust Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 Thanks for that, I've ordered a 6 pack of these screen protectors. Does anybody know where I could find a phone sock that the blade will fit nice and snuggly into?? Thanks!!! I've got a Bench phone sock Look Here. SF fits nicely, and the sock is well padded so may give some protection if dropped.
Guest Frankish Posted February 25, 2011 Report Posted February 25, 2011 I was convinced the screen is glass on my San Fran. I never used a screen protector and haven't ever scratched it. Dropped it tons though the case is full of small dings.
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