| Author |
How do you to take care of slider phones? |
TinySarabia
Joined: Aug 05, 2010
Posts: 26
PM |
What are the best ways of taking care of your own slider phone? I love SE, problem is most of the units are slider phones, especially my two candidates(for buying): Yari/Kita and Hazel/Elm... Give me some tips... Once I had a Nokia slider phone it lasted a year and then started breaking down due to flex problems... I'm a very active texter and I have my phone in my hand most of the time... Thank you..  |
|
|
Bonovox
Joined: Apr 13, 2008
Posts: > 500
PM |
Most slider phones lose their flex cable after a year or so as it loosens up. But I would say the best tip is just be gentle with it to be honest. I see many people using slide phones & they are quite rough with the slide snapping it up & down quite hard. Gentle hands 
Phone?? What phone?? |
etaab
Joined: Jan 23, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: UK - South Yorkshire
PM |
I would disagree.
It depends IMO more on how well the phone has been designed. I have friends with phones which are sliders and 5 years old. I have a N95 8gb which is almost 3 years old. All mentioned sliding phone still work perfectly.
Check me out on Instagram ! search for etaab ! |
max_wedge
Joined: Aug 29, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Australia
PM, WWW
|
On 2010-08-06 20:04:31, etaab wrote:
I would disagree.
It depends IMO more on how well the phone has been designed. I have friends with phones which are sliders and 5 years old. I have a N95 8gb which is almost 3 years old. All mentioned sliding phone still work perfectly.
Agree. I have N95 8GB, and W910, and C905 both of which still work perfectly. Much more reliable than flips phones imo.
|
Run_dawn10
Joined: Jul 11, 2010
Posts: 150
From: Malaysia
PM |
I have the Hazel, slide it up and down daily, dropped it once, but the mechanism still doesn't feel like it's going to snap or whatever.  |
goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Liverpool City Centre
PM |
I would say; Never, Ever leave your slider-phone lying around with the slider OPEN. It's more prone to damage that way.
The flex cable is still working fine on my C905, ever had a problem with that.
[ This Message was edited by: goldenface on 2010-08-11 13:37 ] |
jhonson
Joined: Aug 13, 2010
Posts: 3
PM |
You can take care of the slider phone and it is very important. To take care you have follow the following steps :
1) Do not open and close again and again.
2) Open the phone very carefully.
3) Do not give your phone to the small children. |
GameGeek101
Joined: Jul 08, 2010
Posts: 36
From: durban
PM |
All sliders are bound to lose their flex at sme tim, although samsung may not be my choice of a cellphne brand.their slides last lnger than any brand. FACT! |
mode
Joined: Jan 12, 2007
Posts: > 500
PM |
I've never put any particular emphasis on slider care, but after 1 year using my W995, sliding it open felt like the day I bought it- sturdy and firm. The only thing I've practiced is use friction from the middle of my thumb and middle finger while pushing it to close with my index finger to practically buffer the impact of opening and closing. It's a habit and in no way a precaution for me and it works as far as I can say
[ This Message was edited by: mode on 2010-08-14 10:32 ] Ericsson EH97, GA628, GF768, A2618s, T29s Sony Ericsson T68i, S700i, P990i, Z558i, W902, W995, X10, Arc S
*Xperia V*White*Black MW600*Sandisk Mobile Ultra 64GB microSDXC* |
combust
Joined: Aug 14, 2010
Posts: 4
From: South Africa
PM |
Lol, I'm a newbie but I'd just like to contribute my 2 cents. Well, most phones today have an improved sliding mechanism. Especially Nokia's. I've also noticed that some Samsung phones have a stupid spring in it. I'd say stay away from older models and first find out from other users who have a certain phone that you like. The best way of taking care of your prospective phone is to find out more about it before you buy it and don't judge an entire brand on just one model. Like the Samsung E250. The worst phone ever produced by a respectable company but my brother never had problems with his Samsung B3310.
@ jhonson. You have some pretty good advice, man!
|
pdxc
Joined: May 24, 2010
Posts: 18
PM |
i think you shouldn't just put a slider phone to your pocket. i suggest you should buy a protective case, like leather case, to protect the slide of your phone. another thing is, when you are taking a phone call, hold it in your hand and don't place it on your shoulder especially when the slider is open because it will damage the slide, it will wobble. and don't always open the slide if not needed. |
Bonovox
Joined: Apr 13, 2008
Posts: > 500
PM |
I can tell you from owning one that the  Zylo is the most solid slider on any phone I have so far come across. It is rock solid 
Phone?? What phone?? |
|
|
Posted: 2010-08-06 00:06
