straight_six Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 Not that I wan't to pee on someone's parade here...but...I had a small issue with a joystick on the phone which needed a disassembly - pretty straight forward and doesn't take more than 2 minutes. Bad news - it's a heavy phone and feels very substantial because it's NOT made of Ti but painted brass. Some good news - leather seems to be from an animal (hopefully) and screen cover IS glass, not sure if sapphire, but it is glass. On a side note - Maciek - can you ask our trusted dealer if he can provide spares? I would need a frame that has letters painted on them. As you know, I have two phones and while my wife's example is perfect, paint is coming off buttons on mine, in about two weeks there will be none left. Could this be a warranty case? Great phone and terrific conversation topic after all. That's it - I just can't keep my mouth shut Dean
iceberg1459 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 can you shoot some pics? are sure its really painted brass, if it is then it sucks pretty bad btw, i also heard someone else saying that the glass is plastic i cant personally comment on phone since im still waiting to arrive
KB Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 Actuay the painted brass is no real surprise as the phone would be much more expensive if it was real Ti Iteresting about the numbers coming off as this might be a problem with all these phones, could clear nail polish over the numbers of a new phone be the answer? Ken
straight_six Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 Don't have my cam with me so no pics, but it's painted brass, I tried to scratch it a little where it's not visible and bronze/copper color is beneath. Also the shiny bits are chromed brass. It was me who said window was plastic, but now I'm positive it's glass, again, not sure if sapphire, but glass 100%. Don't know about numbers, I posted earlier how numbers on mine are bolder then on my wifes example (and there the numbers are still fine), but now it's coming off, and I didn't really use it much, as a matter of fact, today was a first walk with me as I fixed the phonebook only yesterday. Dean
Tomhighway Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 (edited) The screens are Plastic from what I see , definately not Sapphire. TomH Edited August 25, 2008 by Tomhighway
straight_six Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 The screens are Plastic from what I see , definately not Sapphire. TomH That's what I thought as it feels like plastic. BUT - and you can try it yourself - remove the two screws next to the power button. Slide the earphone part towards the power button and remove it, and then try to scratch the "plastic" on the side. Tell us about the noise you will hear... Anyway, it's glass, at least on mine, that is. Dean
iceberg1459 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 painted brass sucks real bad, but i must say the gen is also heavy http://www.gsmpress.com/eng/phonedetail.ph...&addtc=1257 its heavier than my luna and whoever holds the luna say its heavy did you also test your wife's vertu if its real Ti? they could be different phones, as you said key printing is better cant believe its brass because Ti isnt that expensive, we have reps in Ti cheaper than the phone right?
straight_six Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 painted brass sucks real bad, but i must say the gen is also heavy http://www.gsmpress.com/eng/phonedetail.ph...&addtc=1257 its heavier than my luna and whoever holds the luna say its heavy did you also test your wife's vertu if its real Ti? they could be different phones, as you said key printing is better cant believe its brass because Ti isnt that expensive, we have reps in Ti cheaper than the phone right? Our rep is 204gr. , battery and card installed. I have no way of testing real Ti, but I can see copper color beneath the paint. Wife's is the same, but I had no reason to disassemble it, plus, she would beat me Anyway, paint is applied really well. Right, but casting & finishing is far more complicated with Ti, no? D
Delboy Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 Why buy a phone that has no chance to be future proof ? i cant understand please enlighten me.
Guest Sql_pl Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 Interesting news. Have to say that with 3 pieces that I have here I have zero issues at all. One of the phones is used by my father, he beats sh** out of everything he uses (especially watches) - I noticed some scratches on his phone last time I've seen it but no brass showing from beneath for sure. Will have to check it next time I have it in my hands. My piece is perfect so far but I am careful with it. Any other people have same experiences as Dean?
ubiquitous Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 Interesting thread; especially regarding the case material. Coulda fooled me regarding the Ti; it sure leaves fingerprints like it's titanium! I'm constantly wiping this thing down!
straight_six Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Posted August 26, 2008 Maybe mine is a lemon? Maciek, can you ask the dealer if he can get this part for me? Actual print is not on the buttons. Buttons are chromed pieces while print is on a separate frame that can be detached from the keyboard. Alternatively, anyone with paint filling experience? Dean
Guest Sql_pl Posted August 26, 2008 Report Posted August 26, 2008 I will check if I can get you that number plate.
straight_six Posted August 26, 2008 Author Report Posted August 26, 2008 I will check if I can get you that number plate. Thanks Mac! Dean
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