Palm Pre Scratched Screen.

[Goona]

http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/protect-your-palm-pre-screen-now-20090610/

LOL at some of the Palm Pre apologists on the page blaming Apple.

[Eallan]

"I carry my Pre in my pocket and have done the same with other Palm devices for years. I have never used screen protectors and never had a scratch. How could this happen unless you carry this in a pocket with other hard/sharp objects? If that is the case, I don’t know what else you would expect. It would be like closing your laptop with a hammer in it and then blaming the manufacturer for a crappy screen.

If your pocket was otherwise empty or only contained other soft objects, perhaps you have a legitimate gripe.

My two cents…"

First comment is dead on. The guy who wrote the article is an idiot.

[yg17]

http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/protect-your-palm-pre-screen-now-20090610/

LOL at some of the Palm Pre apologists on the page blaming Apple.

You're just looking for anything to criticize the Pre with, aren't you? :rolleyes:

The guy wasn't careful and was an idiot. A lot of people have cracked their iPhone screens, does that mean it's all Apple's fault for making a phone that can be damaged?

[hoonu]

http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/protect-your-palm-pre-screen-now-20090610/

LOL at some of the Palm Pre apologists on the page blaming Apple.

Quite sad when they bash him about sharp objects... I dont know about you... but I dont have a thousand pockets to make sure I have a free pocket for everything I own.

One of the main reasons I bought an iPhone was for the glass screen. Apple got it right on that engineering decision.

[shanew21]

This guy needs to take better care of his things. It shouldn't get scratched like that in a pocket of clothing unless he had his keys or something there as well.

However the amount of people saying that Apple payed him to say this is astounding!

[Small White Car]

First comment is dead on. The guy who wrote the article is an idiot.

Wait, are you calling him a liar (that it didn't happen), or are you just saying his opinion is wrong and that the Pre should get that scratched from normal use and he's an idiot for complaining about it?

[yg17]

Quite sad when they bash him about sharp objects... I dont know about you... but I dont have a thousand pockets to make sure I have a free pocket for everything I own.

One of the main reasons I bought an iPhone was for the glass screen. Apple got it right on that engineering decision.

It's called a case.

Anyone who puts their phone, whether it's a Pre or iPhone, in their pocket with sharp objects is an idiot and deserves whatever happens to their phone.

[Goona]

You're just looking for anything to criticize the Pre with, aren't you? :rolleyes:

The guy wasn't careful and was an idiot. A lot of people have cracked their iPhone screens, does that mean it's all Apple's fault for making a phone that can be damaged?

No I'm just tired of Palm Pre apologists like yourself and others on the page pointing fingers back at Apple for problems with the phone, somebody scratches their Pre, it's Apple's fault. :rolleyes:

[hoonu]

It's called a case.

Anyone who puts their phone, whether it's a Pre or iPhone, in their pocket with sharp objects is an idiot and deserves whatever happens to their phone.

Does the case cover the front of the phone? No... unless you use some cheap screen protector. Fact is... they can make these screen pretty damn hard to scratch in which Apple has done. I carry mine with keys ALL THE TIME and I dont have ANY scratches.

And ****... what about people living in the UK where they use coins more often than the US... I hate to think that I'm that anal that I have an "iPhone pocket" and a everything else pocket...

[yg17]

Does the case cover the front of the phone? No... unless you use some cheap screen protector. Fact is... they can make these screen pretty damn hard to scratch in which Apple has done. I carry mine with keys ALL THE TIME and I dont have ANY scratches.

A guy I work with has a case for his iPhone with a flip down thing that covers the screen, and I keep mine in a case with a belt clip that protects the screen.

[Small White Car]

I dont have a thousand pockets to make sure I have a free pocket for everything I own.

I'm on my 11th month of putting NOTHING in my pocket with my iPhone.

Not even paper...a receipt...nothing.

I didn't realize it was supposed to be difficult!

[mobilehaathi]

I thought this was an iPhone forum?

[yg17]

No I'm just tired of Palm Pre apologists like yourself and others on the page pointing fingers back at Apple for problems with the phone, somebody scratches their Pre, it's Apple's fault. :rolleyes:

I never said it's Apple's fault. But it's not Palm's fault either. It's the user's fault for being an idiot and not buying a case for an expensive phone.

And I'm damn sick and tired of people like you who post nothing about how the Pre is a piece of crap failure and yet nearly every problem the Pre has had so far, the iPhone had when it first came out.

[hoonu]

A guy I work with has a case for his iPhone with a flip down thing that covers the screen, and I keep mine in a case with a belt clip that protects the screen.

Belt clip??? That explains it all...

Is it next to the fanny pack?

[yg17]

Belt clip??? That explains it all...

Indeed it does.... I have an expensive phone, I don't want it to be damaged, so I keep it protected somewhere where it won't be damaged, and therefore, it doesn't get damaged and I don't post on a blog blaming Apple for all the world's problems because my phone got damaged.


Is it next to the fanny pack?

How old are you, twelve?

[hoonu]

Indeed it does.... I have an expensive phone, I don't want it to be damaged, so I keep it protected somewhere where it won't be damaged, and therefore, it doesn't get damaged and I don't post on a blog blaming Apple for all the world's problems because my phone got damaged.



How old are you, twelve?

29... how old are you??? 59???? Unless your a construction worker...

[Goona]

I never said it's Apple's fault. But it's not Palm's fault either. It's the user's fault for being an idiot and not buying a case for an expensive phone.

And I'm damn sick and tired of people like you who post nothing about how the Pre is a piece of crap failure and yet nearly every problem the Pre has had so far, the iPhone had when it first came out.

No one is forcing you to read, anyways you can keep on blaming Apple for all the faults in your Palm world.

[hoonu]

Indeed it does.... I have an expensive phone, I don't want it to be damaged, so I keep it protected somewhere where it won't be damaged, and therefore, it doesn't get damaged and I don't post on a blog blaming Apple for all the world's problems because my phone got damaged.



How old are you, twelve?

I get it now... being in Missouri, you guys haven't gotten the memo yet that belt clips look as ridiculous as the fanny pack. There's a reason style comes from the coasts... and Apple being from Cali... what can I say...

[Chris Welch]

No one is forcing you to read, anyways you can keep on blaming Apple for all the faults in your Palm world.

Who is blaming Apple, you moron?

The real question is why folks on MacRumors insist on obsessing over the Pre and post any negative article like the one you did above.

If you love your iPhone, why do you care what's going on with the Pre?

Palm has plenty of satisfied customers.

[yg17]

No one is forcing you to read, anyways you can keep on blaming Apple for all the faults in your Palm world.

Where the hell did I blame Apple for anything?

I get it now... being in Missouri, you guys haven't gotten the memo yet that belt clips look as ridiculous as the fanny pack. There's a reason style comes from the coasts... and Apple being from Cali... what can I say...

No, I think you're still 12 because any sane adult wouldn't be criticizing someone else over what case they keep their phone in.

[hoonu]

Where the hell did I blame Apple for anything?



No, I think you're still 12 because any sane adult wouldn't be criticizing someone else over what case they keep their phone in.

I'm criticizing your taste... like you haven't said someone shouldn't wear that.

I think most would agree that you don't look "cool" showing off your phone.

[t0mat0]

http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile/protect-your-palm-pre-screen-now-20090610/

LOL at some of the Palm Pre apologists on the page blaming Apple.

Would like to see how the Palm Pre survives this treatment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkXlriABfOo - the torture test that the iPhone went through by PC World - the simulated pocket test amongst other things...

It's a legitimate fail - just as having a non-capacitive touchscreen would be seen as.

[hoonu]

Double post... forums are struggling...

[hoonu]

Would like to see how the Palm Pre survives this treatment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkXlriABfOo - the torture test that the iPhone went through by PC World - the simulated pocket test amongst other things...

It's a legitimate fail - just as having a non-capacitive touchscreen would be seen as.

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[Goona]

Who is blaming Apple, you moron?

The real question is why folks on MacRumors insist on obsessing over the Pre and post any negative article like the one you did above.

If you love your iPhone, why do you care what's going on with the Pre?

Palm has plenty of satisfied customers.

You and the rest of the Palm Pre apologists are the ones blaming Apple bloody idiot.

I guess your feelings are hurt because someone posted something negative about Palm.

[yg17]

I'm criticizing your taste... like you haven't said someone shouldn't wear that.

I think most would agree that you don't look "cool" showing off your phone.

Nice try, but I almost never tuck my shirt in, so it covers my beltline and phone so nothing's being shown off :rolleyes:

[yg17]

You and the rest of the Palm Pre apologists are the ones blaming Apple bloody idiot.

I guess your feelings are hurt because someone posted something negative about Palm.

Where did he or myself blame Apple? If you're going to post some ridiculous claim like that, back it up with facts.

[Chris Welch]

You and the rest of the Palm Pre apologists are the ones blaming Apple bloody idiot.

I guess your feelings are hurt because someone posted something negative about Palm.

I'm not a Palm Pre apologist, genius.

I'm someone who respects it as a decent product and one which is bringing good competition to the iPhone.

Competition is something you all should want to make Apple products better.

But apparently you lack the capacity for logical thoughts.

[QCassidy352]

It's called a case.

Anyone who puts their phone, whether it's a Pre or iPhone, in their pocket with sharp objects is an idiot and deserves whatever happens to their phone.

the writer's point was that he treated it like all of his other cell phones (i.e. no case on any of them) and had worse scratches. The people saying apple paid him to write this are idiots. Even if apple were that unethical, they just don't care that much.

[hoonu]

Nice try, but I almost never tuck my shirt in, so it covers my beltline and phone so nothing's being shown off :rolleyes:

I think this was written for you... take notes...

http://vksempireofdirt.com/?p=441

[Goona]

Would like to see how the Palm Pre survives this treatment:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkXlriABfOo - the torture test that the iPhone went through by PC World - the simulated pocket test amongst other things...

It's a legitimate fail - just as having a non-capacitive touchscreen would be seen as.
Nice

The dude only had the phone for like 6 days yet people want to insult him or find a way to bring Apple into the problem instead of looking at the real source of the problem.

[Compile 'em all]

I never said it's Apple's fault. But it's not Palm's fault either. It's the user's fault for being an idiot and not buying a case for an expensive phone.

And I'm damn sick and tired of people like you who post nothing about how the Pre is a piece of crap failure and yet nearly every problem the Pre has had so far, the iPhone had when it first came out.

Are you kidding me?

Are you justifying the dumb engineering on Palm's part? The whole phone IS A SCREEN, just like the iPhone. And that is why it is an essential part of engineering the device to make it less prone to scratches as possible. Apple went with specially coated glass from a German company that is almost 100% scratch resistant.

It is a VERY VERY typical scenario that you have a phone with other objects in your pocket. A product is designed to fit in your life style, not designed so you change your habits to use it. This is one of the THINGS that Apple gets right that other companies can't wrap their head around.

[Chris Welch]

What is wrong with you people?

90% of phones use plastic displays. Yet you're acting like Palm has committed some huge wrong here.

First of all, they're a company that was on the verge of bankruptcy before the Pre. Maybe they didn't have the finances quite yet for a device with a glass display. Hmm?

And second, Palm doesn't hide the fact that it's plastic. Customers who are concerned about scratches (many people aren't) can easily buy an InvisibleShield or something similar, just like many iPhone owners do, to protect the screen.

[Eallan]

Wait, are you calling him a liar (that it didn't happen), or are you just saying his opinion is wrong and that the Pre should get that scratched from normal use and he's an idiot for complaining about it?

I'm sorry I should have been clearer. The guy who wrote the article is an idiot for keeping it in his pocket with several sharp objects.

I don't consider that normal use. I've had several plastic screened phones and none have ever looked like that. Why don't people take care of their things?

[Rootus]

Is this a surprise? Plastic is nowhere near as hard as glass, so it will scratch quite a lot easier. I think Apple made the right choice using glass for the touchscreen on the iPhone. I think Palm made the wrong choice using plastic. For a premium device, I expect premium materials. I don't need excuses for how I should take better care of my stuff. If I can't drop it in my pocket without damaging the screen, that's a serious issue.

[hoonu]

Is this a surprise? Plastic is nowhere near as hard as glass, so it will scratch quite a lot easier. I think Apple made the right choice using glass for the touchscreen on the iPhone. I think Palm made the wrong choice using plastic. For a premium device, I expect premium materials. I don't need excuses for how I should take better care of my stuff. If I can't drop it in my pocket without damaging the screen, that's a serious issue.

For the price paid... I would agree

[Eallan]

Is this a surprise? Plastic is nowhere near as hard as glass, so it will scratch quite a lot easier. I think Apple made the right choice using glass for the touchscreen on the iPhone. I think Palm made the wrong choice using plastic. For a premium device, I expect premium materials. I don't need excuses for how I should take better care of my stuff. If I can't drop it in my pocket without damaging the screen, that's a serious issue.

You can drop it in your pocket. You can't drop it in a cloth filled sack keys. Why would you put a phone in a pocket with sharp metal?

[Davide82]

That original article has "SERIPTICIOUS INDUSTRY FRAUD" written all over it. C'mon as stupid looking as the palm pre is , and as bad of a form factor and size it has is enough to let it kill itself. It doesn't need any help from this guy with his obviously fake intentional scratches perpetrating as normal wear. This article actually makes apple look bad since anyone with half a brain can see that this is an insider stunt .. most likely being done by some noob apple agent who just graduated from college and thinks he/she is soooo smart. NOW.. if I where to try and perpetrate some industry fraud I would have done something like separate the keyboard from the screen and say "hey look, the slidey movable keyboard piece came off. Since that is an inherit trait of the device where as a screen is pretty generic and can be protected quite easily.

[hoonu]

You can drop it in your pocket. You can't drop it in a cloth filled sack keys. Why would you put a phone in a pocket with sharp metal?

So what's the excuse for the wife who carries everything in their purse? Seriously... you act like we are still living in 1970... the technology is there... use it...

[Eallan]

So what's the excuse for the wife who carries everything in their purse? Seriously... you act like we are still living in 1970... the technology is there... use it...
I don't carry a purse, put it in a pocket of the purse without keyes?

Would you park your car upside down in a pile of rocks?

It's not Apple/palm/nokia's fault if you scratch something you bought from them by slamming it around with some keys.

Take care of your stuff. Sure glass would have been great, but glass breaks. Nothing is indestructible and i wouldn't recommend treating it as such then being surprised.

[hoonu]

I don't carry a purse, put it in a pocket of the purse without keyes?

Would you park your car upside down in a pile of rocks?

It's not Apple/palm/nokia's fault if you scratch something you bought from them by slamming it around with some keys.

Take care of your stuff. Sure glass would have been great, but glass breaks. Nothing is indestructible and i wouldn't recommend treating it as such then being surprised.

Considering you can't drive your car upside down, your analogy is so off base it doesn't even apply. Hence you're missing the point. They could have engineered it better... that is all. Making devices that fit around ones daily lives is more likely to attract a customer rather than making a device they have to be wipe with a diaper to make sure its ok at all times.

[bigchief]

No one is forcing you to read, anyways you can keep on blaming Apple for all the faults in your Palm world.

I don't know if anyone has pointed this out to you yet but here goes. You have become preoccupied with the Palm Pre and people who use them.

I know there are a few who come to this forum to talk up the Pre and put down the iPhone but they are few and far between.

This obsession you have to constantly slam the Pre and people who like them is not a healthy situation for you.

99.9% of the people who use this forum knows the iPhone is for ahead of it's competition so it seems from all of your many post on this subject that you are trying to convince yourself that it is.

This kind of obsession is not a healthy.

This post is not a put down in any way. I'm just making you aware.

Have a nice day and bring on the new iPhone 3G s.

[Eallan]

Considering you can't drive your car upside down, your analogy is so off base it doesn't even apply. Hence you're missing the point. They could have engineered it better... that is all. Making devices that fit around ones daily lives is more likely to attract a customer rather than making a device they have to be wipe with a diaper to make sure its ok at all times.

Sure glass may have been nicer. Then we'd have them shattered like the iphone and the complaints would be based around that. My point is simple, just take care of your stuff.

If the pre hardware doesn't suit people with an excess of keys or a lack of pockets fine. They can wait, webos will be on other hardware later.

[Goona]

I don't know if anyone has pointed this out to you yet but here goes. You have become preoccupied with the Palm Pre and people who use them.

I know there are a few who come to this forum to talk up the Pre and put down the iPhone but they are few and far between.

This obsession you have to constantly slam the Pre and people who like them is not a healthy situation for you.

99.9% of the people who use this forum knows the iPhone is for ahead of it's competition so it seems from all of your many post on this subject that you are trying to convince yourself that it is.

This kind of obsession is not a healthy.

This post is not a put down in any way. I'm just making you aware.

Have a nice day and bring on the new iPhone 3G s.

Stop reading my posts then, you've become obsessed with my posts, nonsense.