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[Q] Reviews for the following Case/Screen Protector

Hi Guys,
I just bought a HTC Aria and am now looking for a case and screen protector. I did go through this entire forum and read to all the posts in regard to the these items. However, I do have some specific questions in regard to these products that I hope someone can answer.
For screen protectors, I was looking at the following:
youtube.com/watch?v=O5FDzVFa-Vk
This protector looks fairly thick, do you think it would affect the screen sensitivity too much? Anyone have an experience with this particular product?
The two cases that I am looking at are:
amazon.com/gp/product/B003TFDIZC/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
amazon.com/gp/product/B003SNIMZQ/ref=ord_cart_shr?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
Which of these would be more protective for accidental falls? Personally, I like the design for the first one, but if it does not protect the phone very well then it serves me no purpose.
One of them is an argyle skin case the other is a jelly skin case. What is the difference between the two. I upgraded from a 10 year old prepaid phone. So, do not really have any experience with any type of case/protector.
Thank you.

I have one of each.
The most vulnerable thing to break on this phone is if it falls and lands on a corner or on the front glass in any way, it will shatter the digitizer. I know this from experience.
Both of these cases will protect the glass from an impact either on the edge/corner or for a face drop. They both have a ridge above the edge of the top of the phone so the glass edge is not exposed directly in the event of a drop face first. But the jelly case, while it is sticky and bulky and impedes putting the phone in and out of your pocket, definitely appears to be more shock absorbing than the TPU type cases and I would tend to think it will work better if you drop it.
That being said, I generally don't use any case or cover for my phone. My wife had a nice case on her Evo and one drop shattered it. My friend had a beefy rubber case on his iPhone 3Gs and one drop shattered it. Someone ran over my wife's iPhone in a rubber case with their Yukon XL and it left tire treads on the screen protector and otherwise the phone came out in mint condition. So you know, I think it just all depends on precisely how it is dropped and the case makes minimal difference.

Has anyone tried the following? I am concerned that it may block the proximity center.
Both links are for the same product; however, they show different images/angles.
amazon.com/Skinomi-TechSkin-Protector-LIFETIME-REPLACEMENTS/dp/B003F31HM4
skinomi.com/htc-aria-carbon-fiber-skin-protector.html

the skinomi thing doesn't have anything I can see that would prevent the screen from shattering if it's dropped.
If you want to protect the phone from the most common and expensive damage, then you need two things:
1. a raised ridge around the edge of the glass so that if the phone is dropped directly on its face, it won't impact the glass, but rather will land on this ridge
2. some kind of shock absorption on the corners of the phone so that the impact of a corner drop is not transmit to the corner of the screen glass
The skinomi "protector" has neither of these features, and IMHO it's simply cosmetic. It does look nice.

No case, no screen protector..but

I am one of those who likes the phone as is.
Why cover/thicken it up? And gorilla glass sure as heck shouldn't need protection as it only reduces the sensitivity and usefulness - why buy a touch screen if you don't want to touch it in the first place.
BUT
2 days on the TGV's across France and Switzerland and boy was I cursing; the bloody phone slid everywhere ... so it made me think.
Got home and stuck 2 of those clear rubber/plastic kitchen cupboard door dome bumpers (Magnet for those in the UK) on the corners by the camera, and voila you have a non-slide phone and protects the lens at the same time.
Works for me, also helps the grip as your fingers go between the domes.
Each to their own. Hope its helps some.

major c said:
I am one of those who likes the phone as is.
Why cover/thicken it up? And gorilla glass sure as heck shouldn't need protection as it only reduces the sensitivity and usefulness - why buy a touch screen if you don't want to touch it in the first place.
BUT
2 days on the TGV's across France and Switzerland and boy was I cursing; the bloody phone slid everywhere ... so it made me think.
Got home and stuck 2 of those clear rubber/plastic kitchen cupboard door dome bumpers (Magnet for those in the UK) on the corners by the camera, and voila you have a non-slide phone and protects the lens at the same time.
Works for me, also helps the grip as your fingers go between the domes.
Each to their own. Hope its helps some.
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I also hate casing, but... I hate scratches and dents more.

I've found mine is getting scratched on the 'bump' below the samsung logo. Stupid bit of design that put the most scratchable plastic on the entire phone on the only surface that touches the table.
I like mine au naturel too but it looks like we've no choice but to use a skin or case if you don't like scratches.
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That "bump" actually stops the camera lens from getting scratched when place on a flat surface.. dunno why they didnt recess the lens though... or better still stick a lens cover on it!!
Im a case fan personally, yeah I love the look of the phone, but I want it to stay that way.. so Ill wrap it up! makes for good resale value near end of contract!

I stuck a strip of clear sellotape across the hump, prevents scratches until something better pops up

The sellotape works wonders!

I don't care scratches but the reason why I use case is the camera lens because it can be easily scratched and will take worst photo
.:SiLvErHuNk:.

I have a case an cheap one i bought on eBay and it works fine but ive ordered another one and am going to buy a screen protector - SGP Ultra Oleophobic Film which appears to be the best available, when you've spent €450 on a phone the last thing you want is for it to be scratched

major c said:
Why cover/thicken it up? And gorilla glass sure as heck shouldn't need protection as it only reduces the sensitivity and usefulness - why buy a touch screen if you don't want to touch it in the first place.
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Holy cow. Who said Gorilla Glass won't scratch? Jeez. Of course a good screen protector is recommended and also a good case which will protect the device if it drops accidentally.
Regards.

I have got a visible scratch right between the camera lens and the flash....missed both of them...Phew!!!...
so now I have a case always fitted, SP and also a cut out SP for the lens...

Any screen protectors thick enough to stop glass from cracking in case of drop?

Hi guys,
I know this is a silly question but I think its warranted
Coming from a range of IPhone devices I've always used silicon cover that rims around the glass so if it fell out of my pocket screen side down the glass would not crack. Most of my if not of my drops have been from the waist down so hopefully ill continue on that trend and maybe I can escape using a bulky cover.
Now I've just put a gel cover on my note and can't help but feel it adds a lot of volume to a pretty big phone already!!!!
Ideally I want the following but unsure if it will satisfy needs
*Thickish screen protector that will help avoid glass cracking.
*Skin around the boarder if the phone to avoid scratching ( when I do drop it just order replacement skins )
*Rear battery cover is replaceable so not too worried about that but maybe need a skin to cover the camera glass from scratches.
What do u think guys would this be possible and is there any screen protectors / skins out their you would recommend?
Thanks all

a good screen protector will hold your glass in place after its shattered, but wont stop it from shattering.
most screen protectors do not cover the whole screen, they leave the edges exposed. when you drop your phone, its 90% likely to land on a corner first, so you'd need to reinforce the corners to minimise vibrations and the resultant damage in the case of a drop.
the only cases i know of that do this well are the ballistic cases. i had a ballistic shell gel and ballistic hardcore case on my old motorola atrix, i accidentally dropped it from my roof when i was fixing my antenna. no cracks on the screen, no scratches on the device itself. not bad for an 8m drop. sadly ballistic havent released any cases for the note.

Dam thanks ur right the edge needs protection.
Sometimes I think a rubber band would be good enough!! If only someone made a thin silicon band that just edged around the screen and steel frame that would be good enough for me.
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Souai said:
a good screen protector will hold your glass in place after its shattered, but wont stop it from shattering.
most screen protectors do not cover the whole screen, they leave the edges exposed. when you drop your phone, its 90% likely to land on a corner first, so you'd need to reinforce the corners to minimise vibrations and the resultant damage in the case of a drop.
the only cases i know of that do this well are the ballistic cases. i had a ballistic shell gel and ballistic hardcore case on my old motorola atrix, i accidentally dropped it from my roof when i was fixing my antenna. no cracks on the screen, no scratches on the device itself. not bad for an 8m drop. sadly ballistic havent released any cases for the note.
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I've had ballistic on my last 3 phone and they where amazing. The rubber "balls" in the corners saved my phones numerous times. Never had 1mm of damage. I really hope they do come out with something for the Note. I would be more than fine with the extra bulk knowing it's that protected.

Screen Protector or NO Screen Protector?

How many of you use the phone with no screen protector? I cant find a decent screen protector and ive tried a few different brands. I would love to use it with no protection and ive read on google in a few places that its nigh on scratchproof , so can anyone confirm that it is indeed scratchproof?
I had an iphone before that was supposed to be scratchproof but it certainly wasnt. I dont want to throw £500 down the drain by having a scratched screen.
Matt

No screen protector, they look terrible with air bubbles all over the place. Its like putting a plastic sheet over your nice sofa. *euh*
The screen is very scratchproof in my experience having accidentally dropped it out of my pocket onto the concrete landing face down. Not a mark on the screen although the plastic bezel is now tatty. Who cares, the screen is still mint. Happy days.

Although the screen does have something similar to gorilla glass, it can indeed get scratched (An XDA member scratched his with a belt buckle). I personally wouldn't use my Galaxy Nexus without a screen protector this soon after getting it. Properly applied screen protectors do not have bubbles.

Yes Yes Yes !!!
princepilot said:
How many of you use the phone with no screen protector? I cant find a decent screen protector and ive tried a few different brands. I would love to use it with no protection and ive read on google in a few places that its nigh on scratchproof , so can anyone confirm that it is indeed scratchproof?
I had an iphone before that was supposed to be scratchproof but it certainly wasnt. I dont want to throw £500 down the drain by having a scratched screen.
Matt
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A screen protector is a must. Its just a added insurance. Like having a car, you save it from scratches but still make sure you have insurance
I bought a screen protector with the phone and it easily lasted me 2 years. well it would have lasted longer if I had not burnt the screen with my lighter. I had put both the phone and the lighter after burning it, in my pocket. Nifty thing these protectors are.
One word of caution though, buy the screen protector from a reputed brand or shop. There are cheaper alternatives available but can mess up the screen later when you take it off.
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Just like a car I don't wrap it in plastic in order to use it

Whether fortified or not, remember that the glass itself doesn't have to scratch to look bad, just the oleophobic coating does...

Atreus said:
Just like a car I don't wrap it in plastic in order to use it
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We polish our cars dont we, thats the same as it wraps the body. its a coating for the paint

Screen protector yes !!!!!

falling from a 30cm table proves ZAGG is worthless

My HTC Aria fell from 30cm table accidentally, and quite gently actually. the glass is completely shattered in the upper part of the phone.
Really disappointed at ZAGG. was paying more to get more protection, and it seems that "3 for a buck" screen protectors in eBay would have the exact same result.

screen protectors are to protect the screen from scratches/etc. - you want a rubber case to prevent fall damage (that and avoid dropping it.. )

the phone didn't had rubber case, but the fall was very short and it fell on the screen side. I don't think that a rubber case would have helped here..

ZAGG is the Beats by Dre of screen protectors.

slapshot136 said:
screen protectors are to protect the screen from scratches/etc. - you want a rubber case to prevent fall damage (that and avoid dropping it.. )
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Yeah, I agree with this. Looks like the OP has completely missed the point of a screen protector here. You wouldn't expect to put a thin sheet of plastic on a window and then throw a brick at it and expect it to stop the glass smashing, same thing applies here.
While I have gone off ZAGG as a company due to their products not being as good as others on the market (in my opinion!), they are definately not at fault here.

CaptainMaki said:
My HTC Aria fell from 30cm table accidentally, and quite gently actually. the glass is completely shattered in the upper part of the phone.
Really disappointed at ZAGG. was paying more to get more protection, and it seems that "3 for a buck" screen protectors in eBay would have the exact same result.
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You're disappointed that it doesn't do what it did not claim to do? Then you have no one to blame but yourself.

Should have gotten a case man. It's no one's fault but your own. All the folks above me who posted are 100% right. Maybe you'll learn your lesson next time.

IBTL

Screen protectors have Hardness rating, its Number with letter H, like 2H or 4H, the higher the number the better is shutter protection.
The best protectors are tempered glass, they cost 40$ but they worth the price, its full protection, you cant cut vegetables on top of it.
Also good plastic protector should help, H4 and higher should be enough for small drops like this.
Logically no full body case can help, even the best pones wont help if it falls on a stone corner face down, but the tempered glass will help..

A cheap $3 case would have saved your screen. Don't blame the tool when it's the wrong tool for the job

I beg to differ on this. The Zagg kept your glass from crack/shattering everywhere and kept it contained. I would say it definitely did it's job.
Last year my HD2 got knocked out of my hand, hit glass-first on the asphault. Yes, the glass cracked, but the screen protector kept it front falling out. My digitizer was not affected, so overall I can still use the phone. But had it not been for the protector on it (which was zagg, btw) the glass would have been all over the place and would not be able to use the phone at all due to possibly being cut by the broken glass.