Has anyone dropped their Note 3 yet?

[XChrisX]

I hate to make a post like this, but mine fell out of my pocket while I was at the gym this morning. Normally I slap a case on a new phone ASAP, but there are literally no cases to be found unless, I order one online. I have a slight ding in the plastic, and maybe it's just me, but it seems like the power button on the right is a little more recessed now(but it still works). Really bummed about the small ding even though you don't notice it, unless you're looking for it. UGH, looks like I'll be ordering a case from Amazon ASAP. Just a little irked that there were little to no cases available, but I guess that's the problem with being an early adopter. I otherwise love this device!

 

[BoredandTattooed]

Note to self: don't work out with phone in pocket...

As a fellow not so gym rat, Aren't you worried about sweating through your pocket to your unprotected phone? I've seen it happen with those cheap neoprene arm holders too

 

[anon8126715]

Amazon had a fairly large cheap armband on sale for about $7.00 a few weeks ago. I got mine last week and while it looks like crap, it'll do the job.

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[XChrisX]

Note to self: don't work out with phone in pocket...

As a fellow not so gym rat, Aren't you worried about sweating through your pocket to your unprotected phone? I've seen it happen with those cheap neoprene arm holders too

Honestly no, I've never had a phone fall out of my pocket in gym ever. I'm not sure if it was the combination of the size of the phone, or the slipperiness of the phone/workout pants. It's just never happened. I'm not saying I don't fault myself, and need to be more careful(never dropped a smartphone ever either) but just bummed this happened. I guess from now on, I'll start using a gym bag with my Note 3 in it, and bring my iPod as a music player. It's just so inconvenient but ah well. This thread was really just me venting I guess, and seeing if I am the first to carry this misfortune.

 

[omega1300]

You might get the award for the first drop Chris - sorry it happened though (though glad your phone survived with minimal damage)!

I ordered a case right away for fear of that happening to me - the first drop is always the worst!

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[anon8126715]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EZ...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU3158757

For reference, I have 16 inch arms (I won't lie and pretend it's all muscle, some is bacon/beef) and I have a decent amount of slack when tied to my bicep. It went up since I purchased. I'm guessing supply and demand rules apply.

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[larsonage]

I dropped it at the movie theater yesterday. Luckily I had my S view case on.

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[XChrisX]

I dropped it at the movie theater yesterday. Luckily I had my S view case on.

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Been debating getting an s view case, will probably order a cheaper case from Amazon until the Otterbox gets released.

I guess while the phone is pocketable, it's not as flush in the pocket as an iPhone, or my GS3.(And no I don't wear skinny jeans).

 

[putsometrebleinit]

Funny you should mention drops. Got my Spigen neo hybrid case on Saturday and I dropped mine at a gas station today as I was walking inside. It hit on the bottom left corner and bounced and I kicked it about 5 feet before I could stop. After my heart started back I picked it up and everything is in good working order but the case is a little dinged up. I would highly recommend the case

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[larsonage]

Funny you should mention drops. Got my Spigen neo hybrid case on Saturday and I dropped mine at a gas station today as I was walking inside. It hit on the bottom left corner and bounced and I kicked it about 5 feet before I could stop. After my heart started back I picked it up and everything is in good working order but the case is a little dinged up.

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I would have had a mini heart attack. Glad to hear it was just the case that was dinged up.

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[dpham00]

I dropped mine, but I have a case. My local Verizon store had 3 cases. I used my note 2 case in my note 3 for a few days before I got my note 3 case because I didn't want to go bare back


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[omega1300]

Funny you should mention drops. Got my Spigen neo hybrid case on Saturday and I dropped mine at a gas station today as I was walking inside. It hit on the bottom left corner and bounced and I kicked it about 5 feet before I could stop. After my heart started back I picked it up and everything is in good working order but the case is a little dinged up. I would highly recommend the case

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Thanks for posting this - that's the case I have as well, but I haven't "tested" it yet. Love the case, so I'm glad to hear it works well!

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[TheMaskedMamba]

Honestly no, I've never had a phone fall out of my pocket in gym ever. I'm not sure if it was the combination of the size of the phone, or the slipperiness of the phone/workout pants. It's just never happened. I'm not saying I don't fault myself, and need to be more careful(never dropped a smartphone ever either) but just bummed this happened. I guess from now on, I'll start using a gym bag with my Note 3 in it, and bring my iPod as a music player. It's just so inconvenient but ah well. This thread was really just me venting I guess, and seeing if I am the first to carry this misfortune.

Yeah, I've never had my phone fall out of my pocket. The basketball shorts I usually wear have pretty deep pockets. My Note2 never fell out of my pockets or got soaked when I used the armband.

I prefer having my phone in my pockets because I track my workouts and like to have easy access in between sets

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[Johnly]

I dropped mine on the floor board of my van. Had a case on so no damage. The phone is to slippery not to have a case for me. I tend to loose the case after a few moths though. Glad OP has no broken glass.

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[XChrisX]

I dropped mine on the floor board of my van. Had a case on so no damage. The phone is to slippery not to have a case for me. I tend to loose the case after a few moths though. Glad OP has no broken glass.

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I think having my headphones plugged in saved it. I noticed it fall out as I felt the weight tugging on my ears, and I grabbed it immediately. I didn't notice any damage immediately but noticed a few hours later, when I was cleaning the display. The headphones stayed plugged in, so it wasn't a complete drop. Buying a case ASAP!

BTW these were Adidas track pants(polyester) I was laying on an incline bench which unfortunately left my phone vulnerable.

 

[Almeuit]

Not yet... Fingers crossed!

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[moolman]

There's a reason why those Spigen cases suck, one drop and there's a big dent. They sure do look nice when new.

 

[omega1300]

I'd be perfectly fine if my case takes some damage over the phone - that's the point of a case after all.

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[larsonage]

I jinxed myself because I scratched my phone today. Idk how it happened. I was so careful. I'm more mad that I don't know when it happened than it being scratched. Lol I returned the S view case and bought the Incipio Wallet case for more protection.

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[AgentScribe]

You might get the award for the first drop Chris - sorry it happened though (though glad your phone survived with minimal damage)!

I ordered a case right away for fear of that happening to me - the first drop is always the worst!

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Had my first drop more than a week ago. And I'm sure (really, really hope) there were others before me!