30 day is all it took to break the glass

[malberttoo]

Really why can't they use a surface that isn't so slick?

My buddy has an HTC smartphone of some kind, about 3 years old now. But he keeps it because it has some kind of grippy surface on the back that he loves and won't part with.

Maybe a good idea for some kind of aftermarket product...

 

[malberttoo]

Really why can't they use a surface that isn't so slick?

My buddy has an HTC smartphone of some kind, about 3 years old now. But he keeps it because it has some kind of grippy surface on the back that he loves and won't part with.

Maybe a good idea for some kind of aftermarket product...

 

[efinimazda]

here you go:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Explosion-P...er_Screen_Protectors&var=&hash=item339328c9ed

 

[mmoran27]

Seems like an issue with the amount of glue on some units. Probably heat expansion is enough to crack screen if there was already stress involved in installation process.

 

[Liam2349]

here you go:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Explosion-P...er_Screen_Protectors&var=&hash=item339328c9ed

So you're using one of these?

 

[wookiee2cu]

Those pictures make me cringe... and also make me glad I got the complete coverage from Microsoft. Even with the coverage though, if that happened to me I think I still might shed a tear or two.

 

[malberttoo]

Those pictures make me cringe... and also make me glad I got the complete coverage from Microsoft. Even with the coverage though, if that happened to me I think I still might shed a tear or two.

Me too. If it happens let me know and I'll shed a tear with you...

 

[gtext]

Anyone else seen or had this happen?
Around that area is where you would hold it in a portrait position.
This does look like a weak area if using it and holding it as a tablet.

Mine is due on the 28th, but I'm more than a bit concerned now, as it looks like we don't have the option of the extended warranty in Australia.

 

[gtext]

Sounds like no one else has had this happen.

 

[Liam2349]

Sounds like no one else has had this happen.

I think it's a rare case. I'll probably be using mine a lot in portrait as unlike SP2, it looks like SP3 is a good fit for portrait, especially for writing - I'll let you know if it breaks

 

[gdir]

Microsoft Hongkong seems to believe that the screen doesn't break so easy:

 

[Liam2349]

Microsoft Hongkong seems to believe that the screen doesn't break so easy:

That is pretty reassuring to see.