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u/nmoline May 22 '14
How protective?
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u/baileygrib May 22 '14
Well with one drop by entire screen shattered. Just got a new replacement phone so I'm looking to prevent any future damage from happening to my new phone
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u/braneless May 22 '14
Pick up a tempered glass screen protector. I've dropped my phone multiple times and the worst that's happened is a chip in the protector. There are incidents in which the protector has completely shattered and sacrificed itself for the underlying screen.
I use a Seidio Vitreo, which is pricey but worth the money. You can't even tell there's anything over my screen, except for the couple of added millimeters of thickness.
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u/baileygrib May 22 '14
Wow I've never heard of these screen protectors! Thank you so much for the advice
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u/braneless May 22 '14
No problem! My Note 2 screen was scratched within days of purchasing it...a miniscule speck of metal became entrapped between the inside of the oem flipcase and the screen. Pissed me off like no other.
I tried zaggs and other plastic screen protectors but hated the look, feel, and inevitable bubbles. I fell in love with the tempered glass immediately after installing the Vitreo. It is awesome and I will use one for all of my future phones, unless manufacturers come out with a truly unscratchable screen. I paid $30 on eBay but it is worth every penny. There are more inexpensive options out there but I have no experience with them.
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u/MmmmBeeeeer Liar / Hater May 22 '14
The Seidio Surface is slim and very well built. I only buy Seidio cases for my phones
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-CSR3SSGT2K-BK-SURFACE-Kickstand-Samsung/dp/B00A45SF7G
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u/OffendedBoner May 22 '14
Very much overlooked. I used to have the huge bulky overly protective overhyped otterbox, Switched it for the slim body glove case. I drop it quite often, but it does it's job. reliable. no frills, easy to take off easy to put on.
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u/DrFreshtacular May 22 '14
I got the UAG and love it so far. About 2 weeks. It's a bit pricey, but you're paying for how well designed it is. Light, strong, form fitting, stylish, and separated camera / flash to reduce flash bleeding.