Motorola E815 / E816 Hollywood
Thoughts on E815 Structural Integrity...
😉 You know one of the reasons I liked the LG 8100 was because it felt solid, tight, and like it would stand the test of time. I don't so much get that same impression from the E815 but after examining it I think I might be better off than I've been thinking. I notice when I hold it and do stuff with it it "creaks" a little more than I'd like. But isn't the phone designed to accommodate an inter-changeable outer shell that Motorola is due to come out with in the near future? I thought I heard that somewhere. Does anyone else get the same impression or have thoughts concerning how much abuse this phone can take?
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Yes, the 815 does not have the same feel as the 8100. For one, the 815 uses a rubber bumper to dampen opening the phone. The 8100 does not so it feels like a more solid opening lock. But, that doesn't mean it's more solid. I actually like the softer design of the 815. Things that flex are less likely to break.
As far as the creaking, mine doesn't do that. It feels very solid. I guess it boils down to how you treat the phone. Personally, I think the 815 and 8100 (I tried both) are comparable in toughness.
You can buy the 8100 that "feels" more solid, or you can buy a phone that actually works. Check both forums then tell me which one you think has less problems.
As far as the creaking, mine doesn't do that. It feels very solid. I guess it boils down to how you treat the phone. Personally, I think the 815 and 8100 (I tried both) are comparable in toughness.
You can buy the 8100 that "feels" more solid, or you can buy a phone that actually works. Check both forums then tell me which one you think has less problems.
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When the phone is flipped open, it feels like it has some give. However, if you take a look at it, that's because the flip is resting against a rubber piece (rather than being a loose hinge).
I think it "feels" less solid; however, I'm not sure that actually makes it any less solid. I'm reminded of how big buildings that don't have any "give" are actually less structurally sound than buildings that have some give, because the more "solid" buildings absorb everything, whereas the buildings that have some give let some of the forces they endure pass right through them.
Or at least that's how I remember it. :-)
I guess personally, I don't think how solid the phone "feels" probably makes much of a difference in longetivity between these...
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I think it "feels" less solid; however, I'm not sure that actually makes it any less solid. I'm reminded of how big buildings that don't have any "give" are actually less structurally sound than buildings that have some give, because the more "solid" buildings absorb everything, whereas the buildings that have some give let some of the forces they endure pass right through them.
Or at least that's how I remember it. :-)
I guess personally, I don't think how solid the phone "feels" probably makes much of a difference in longetivity between these...
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there are different types of "hits" that the phone will experience. Some may be direct impacts and some may be twisting and stretching. Some may be forces that are applied slowly. Each type of force applied requires different engineering consderations into the material and attachment choices.
This is why a concrete house will not do as well as a wood house in a earthquake but may fare better in a storm. Bamboo staging is successfully used in many parts of the world and is in many ways stronger than metal.
This is why a concrete house will not do as well as a wood house in a earthquake but may fare better in a storm. Bamboo staging is successfully used in many parts of the world and is in many ways stronger than metal.
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Couldn't agree with you more, but some here whole heartedly disagree and think we are too picky.
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OMG enough already will EVERYONE stop with their "my new phone is creaking bull*&^%" Just use your phone and enjoy it and stop trying to find fault and find better things to do with your lives. This is why our costs go up because people like to exchange phones for the smallest inperfection. I still have my 710 and don't need the latest and greatest it works perfect for me. Mine creeks a little but I DON"T CARE. IT doesn't affect the phones operational performance. ggeeezzzzz
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I can understand how many of us are overly critical of the smallest imperfection. Especially if you pay a lot for a phone. Even though $100 is cheap by comparison, it still a lot of money. I've noticed that with anything we buy, the new will wear off soon and you won't even notice those little imperfections anymore.
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