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Druzil · 12-30-2009, 06:54 AM

Does anyone know of any devices that currently have a plastic backing rather than the glass backing. Alternatively if not currently, when such a device would be available? I know a few of the 10" devices coming out will have plastic backing, but I'm not interested in such big devices.

Screen breakage seems to be quite a problem with the current generation (My Hanlin V3 lasted 5 months) which all seem to use the glass backing. Screen replacement costs about 70% of the original price - and if you include shipping its just not worth it.

I loved my Hanlin, but I'm wary of getting another one (or any of the current generation for that matter) due to the seeming fragility of the devices.

12-30-2009, 06:54 AM	#1
Druzil Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Hanlin V3	6" devices with plastic backing Does anyone know of any devices that currently have a plastic backing rather than the glass backing. Alternatively if not currently, when such a device would be available? I know a few of the 10" devices coming out will have plastic backing, but I'm not interested in such big devices. Screen breakage seems to be quite a problem with the current generation (My Hanlin V3 lasted 5 months) which all seem to use the glass backing. Screen replacement costs about 70% of the original price - and if you include shipping its just not worth it. I loved my Hanlin, but I'm wary of getting another one (or any of the current generation for that matter) due to the seeming fragility of the devices.