08-28-2002, 06:42 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 26
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Bad paint job? (update, $70 for a temp fix)
I have been using my unit for the past three weeks half the time carrying it in my pocket without a case and with nothing else and half the time in a soft sleeve. Alot of the paint on the bottom sides of my xda has paint that's coming off. It's comes off pretty easily, I gave the paint job a little scratch with my nails and the paint comes off. Anyone else have this problem??
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08-28-2002, 06:57 AM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Yup, seems to be a common issue. :cry:
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08-28-2002, 07:39 AM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 55
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Maybe the reason the MDA in DE now has rubber back? I hope to see how T-Mo handles this issue, gawd only knows HTC is used to early production issues...
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08-28-2002, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2002
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Jason- It seems to be a common issue?! How's your device holding up? This is the first time I've heard of this. As a prospective buyer (still waiting to see if HandheldCanada will be honouring their initial orders), I'd like to verify if this is indeed a concern and perhaps I should then cancel my order.
So far in my investigation from forums, I've only heard that the unit is being scraped slightly by the case. But that can be diverted by using a different case.
Obviously the housing is not metal, correct?
Anyone else have the paint flaking off (not caused by the case) or pictures to post? :?
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08-28-2002, 03:44 PM
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Executive Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Yes, the housing is metal, but it's painted, and the paint seems to scratch fairly easily. But since there's nothing else on the market like this, I don't find it all that hard to sleep at night with a slightly scratched XDA. :-)
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08-28-2002, 05:27 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 25
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I've had my xda for about 5 weeks now - not had any problems with paint coming off on mine - I am however very careful how I handle it and when putting it in/taking it out of the case that it comes with..
BTW - many ppl have bitched about the case it comes with - I think it's OK - a protective screen would've ben nice but can't really fault it too much - fits nicely in front or back pocket of a pair of jeans..
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08-29-2002, 02:21 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 25
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Actually, the case is plastic 8O
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08-29-2002, 10:33 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 25
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yes - I know the case is plastic...??
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09-24-2002, 08:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 26
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Alright, it's been nearly 2 months now and my xda looks like its been used for 2 years. It looks worst than my 1 year old jornada. nearly all of the paint on the side has come off. Any ideas if they are fixing this problem. I really hate pulling it out to show friends and it looks all scratched and stuff.
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09-26-2002, 02:13 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 3
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T-Skin may help with Tattered Paint
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