Gorilla Glass camera cover?

[Robb12]

Just wondering if anyone knows what the cover for the two cameras is made of. I've noticed reviews dont mention/know what the material is and there is panic for easy scratching (not that I plan on being rough with this phone). I'm usually really careful with electronic devices that cost ~$200..but I'm just curious if anyone (maybe Phil) can report on how durable the cover feels.

 

[VickMackey#AC]

If it's not made of gorilla glass i'll prob end up sending it back to wirefly and getting something else...

 

[Robb12]

I just can't see why they would skip on making that out of gorilla glass..But some confirmation would be nice.

 

[MannyZ28]

Just get a case and the glass will never touch anything....problem solved. And, since I am pretty sure quite a few cases will come with a kickstand built in.....two problems solved.

Simple as that.

 

[theotherlinh]

it'll be disappointing if it's not. I'm not sure i'd return the phone though for the camera not having gorilla glass though.

 

[anon(4743061)]

That's not a solution for anyone that doesn't like cases bulking up an already large phone.

 

[Robb12]

I don't plan on getting a case if it's not gorilla glass, it's definitely not a deal breaker either, the fact it has a cover at all is better than none. And I couldn't care less about the kick stand...Aside from the point, I haven't been able to find many specs regarding the materials of the phone itself.

 

[VickMackey#AC]

It def protrudes. It will literally rest on the lens. I don't make excuses for my Pre and I def won't make them for the 3D. Sometimes I want a naked phone and want to lay it on my desk, no GG is a must for me.

 

[Robb12]

It def protrudes. It will literally rest on the lens. I don't make excuses for my Pre and I def won't make them for the 3D. Sometimes I want a naked phone and want to lay it on my desk, no GG is a must for me.

Not sure what you're referring to. I know the camera lenses protrude on the back, but the front seems to be completely flat from what I've seen in videos. I was also under the impression gorilla glass was thinner than regular glass covers.

 

[VickMackey#AC]

But then it's a choice between laying it on the screen or the lens. Not too much of an upside there...

 

[SlowSuby]

i am thinking about some invisablesheild over then lens, do u think that would distort images?

 

[garrettfarnum]

i am thinking about some invisablesheild over then lens, do u think that would distort images?

As long as there's no bubbles over the cameras then I don't see why it would.


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[TnA206]

With the flash it might mess up the pic if u have a screen shield.

 

[Robb12]

Sprints website shows off a neat little feature that basically when you have the phone set face down on a flat surface like a table, it is silenced. Meaning if you have it on vibrate or loud ringer, setting it face down automatically silences all incoming messages, calls, etc...I'm sure being optional of course.

So maybe with this, setting it face down wont hurt it because it was obviously designed for this feature.

 

[PM-Performance]

having it be glass isnt really an upside. Maybe gorilla glass, but the glass on my 4G is scratched up a bit just from laying it down at the bottom of the lense.

I would think plastic would be worse, but we wont know for awhile. Simple fix would be a zagg cover of sorts, but curious how that would affect image quality

 

[MannyZ28]

I thought the red ring stood out past the glass to protect it. Didn't htc say they learned from the evo design flaw and fixed it with the red ring? I usually never bought cases before, I did for the evo because of the camera and i must say I much prefer holding the phone with the case on than without it, just feels more secure in your hand.

 

[VickMackey#AC]

I thought the red ring stood out past the glass to protect it. Didn't htc say they learned from the evo design flaw and fixed it with the red ring? I usually never bought cases before, I did for the evo because of the camera and i must say I much prefer holding the phone with the case on than without it, just feels more secure in your hand.

All the reviews say that the lense is exposed and unprotected. They all seem to think it would pick up scratches without a case almost immediately(unless its gorilla glass)

 

[nuprotocol]

They should of done it like the Sensation

 

[MikeBinOK]

Even if the lens cover is Gorilla Glass, it will still pick up fingerprints, plus anything that is on the surface where you set the phone down. Since I often surf the web or read Kindle books during lunch, I'm perturbed at the prospect of spilled Pepsi or ketchup getting on the lens cover!

 

[enthuz]

Sprints website shows off a neat little feature that basically when you have the phone set face down on a flat surface like a table, it is silenced. Meaning if you have it on vibrate or loud ringer, setting it face down automatically silences all incoming messages, calls, etc...I'm sure being optional of course.

So maybe with this, setting it face down wont hurt it because it was obviously designed for this feature.

Link? I have read that site and didn't see it. That is a good feature to have though.