Just did a key test!

[Roman G.]

Not sure if all have seen my screen separation test, but I am getting a new phone from sprint in a few days, so I figured I would abuse my phone.

Just ran a key over my phone for about a minute, and also had my 13 year old son do the same. There is absolutely no scratch on the phone.

I suppose I should put in the disclaimer that the phone is being returned to sprint because the screen has risen up from the bezel, and that is the only reason that I did the scratch test.

I forgot to mention that I did the same thing to the back camera, but it lasted all of 2 seconds and it scratched.
For the life of me I can't figure out why they would not use the same glass as the screen.

One last disclaimer. The point of this post is not to say hey you don't need a screen protector. I was just wanting to show how tough the Evo screen is. When I had my hero I never dropped it, never put it in a pocket with anything, and at the end had 2 hairline scratches on the screen.
So if ya think you need a screen protector get one. Don't not get one just because of this.
NOTHING IS SCRATCH PROOF!


HTC Evo 4g scratch test


Just wanted to show again that there is in fact no scratches on the phone.

 

[Roman G.]

Without, sorry.

 

[vkdroid]

Can you try to scratch the back camera too?

(just kidding, don't need you getting in trouble with Sprint)

 

[Roman G.]

Can you try to scratch the back camera too?

(just kidding, don't need you getting in trouble with Sprint)

Yup, I just tried that and it got scratched real good, not sure why they would not of used the same glass as the front

 

[ashykat]

Pictures or it didn't happen. Troll. Lol just kidding, That's awesome. I'm definitely not willing to put my own Evo up for that test, but I'm happy to know.

 

[Roman G.]

Pictures or it didn't happen. Troll. Lol just kidding, That's awesome. I'm definitely not willing to put my own Evo up for that test, but I'm happy to know.

Ya I figured it's going back anyway, and I know I have heard a lot of people asking about it.
And I will try to get some picture later

 

[IPvFletch]

Screw pics, I want a vid of this. Surely your camera takes vids. Heck Android can take a vid, use a mirror!!

Anyways, when you say you took a key to it, how did you use the key? Did you tap on it or scrape? Did you rub hard and apply pressure or let it slide across? Did you use the corner/sharp parts or the flat/bottom part? Just trying to get more info about how how you were trying!!

 

[mityman50]

Haha, wow, that's interesting. I'm laughing because I have the INVISIBLEshield on mine now, and in showing a friend how confident I was with it, I scratched it with my key. Now there is a silly little mark that I can't get out, and that is very visible. :/

I'm still not confident enough to take the shield off though, lol.

 

[ramonini]

nice that is promising! very exciting news... i'm glad to hear glass is finally getting better, used to be it was a scary thing to have

is promising but if I was you I wouldn't test your luck . Lol you never know ... BUT YEA is nice that it didnt happen since sometimes you can forget you have your phone and your keys together . It has happen with my Hero lol

 

[Roman G.]

Screw pics, I want a vid of this. Surely your camera takes vids. Heck Android can take a vid, use a mirror!!

Anyways, when you say you took a key to it, how did you use the key? Did you tap on it or scrape? Did you rub hard and apply pressure or let it slide across? Did you use the corner/sharp parts or the flat/bottom part? Just trying to get more info about how how you were trying!!

I did all of the above, and just tapped it with a key when I saw your response. When the wife gets home i will try to do a video with the POS coolpix

 

[jkinnison90]

i've ran a key over my screen with a little pressure, and it left no marks. reminds me of my old iPhone 2g screen.. couldn't seem to scratch that thing haha.

 

[Zardos]

Found this through googling. Does the Evo have the same screen as the Incredible?

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/4320/mov00856.mp4

Ugh, this video makes me cringe.

Edit: HD2 Video, not sure if its the same screen, but I think it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYZF0e3HVaI

 

[Roman G.]

I have a video uploading now on youtube.

 

[Roman G.]

Video is up. Enjoy.

 

[ramonini]

link

 

[Zardos]

Awesome.

 

[Roman G.]

Sorry I posted it in the top post

 

[ramonini]

haaa my bad didnt check lol

 

[Zardos]

I can see the screen coming up, that looks terrible.

 

[Roman G.]

I can see the screen coming up, that looks terrible.

Yes it is nasty.

 

[Zardos]

I've been thinking of running without a screen protector, I love the cool feel of the glass.

 

[ramonini]

omg the torture .. lol o well .. why u getting another one by the way ?

 

[Roman G.]

omg the torture .. lol o well .. why u getting another one by the way ?

Did you watch the end of the video where the screen comes up, that is why

 

[ramonini]

o yea I noticed that .. good thing your getting a new phone .. lucky you ..

 

[plopez12]

that's insane!!!...sad to hear about your phone though...but at least you're getting a replacement