JayBabay
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Loved that tablet.
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Sliding the Switch in and out of the dock will inevitably scratch the screen
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Loved that tablet.
Wow, really glad I decided to wait for a while.
AndyMoogle
Member
Waiting isn't going to help with panel lottery. Happens all the time with other displays as well.
I was wondering the same thing.
Considering how I play mostly at night, I wouldn't mind getting a warm white display.
TranceKuja
Member
Not taking any chances, here's my temporary solution from this thread. Cut the piece of cloth (or what is it?) that the screen came in to the size of the dock, stick it on the inside, stick it down with tape.
TheSpoiler
Member
Does Nintendo pay you through PayPal or direct deposit?
dglavimans
Member
For the time being I just put the sack it came in over the front of the dock. That is enough to prevent it I guess?
Options Nintendo could have considered
- use gorilla glass so it wouldn't scratch against the plastic
- add cushioning to the plastic guide rails to protect the screen (there is some at the bottom)
- use a shallow dock more like the 3DS dock so the screen isn't covered in the first place.
It seems to take quite a few missteps to achieve this.
- why have a dock that covers the entire screen?
- why use hard plastic for the guide rails?
- why use a plastic screen cover that will easily scratch?
- why do literally all of those things?
- use gorilla glass so it wouldn't scratch against the plastic
- add cushioning to the plastic guide rails to protect the screen (there is some at the bottom)
- use a shallow dock more like the 3DS dock so the screen isn't covered in the first place.
It seems to take quite a few missteps to achieve this.
- why have a dock that covers the entire screen?
- why use hard plastic for the guide rails?
- why use a plastic screen cover that will easily scratch?
- why do literally all of those things?
Candescence
Member
I quickly talked to my dad about how to prevent/mitigate this issue, and he suggested using simple paper/scotch tape and tape over the hard edges of the guide rails. It certainly seems to be a lot better, it makes the edges softer and won't scratch the screen.
Sniffynose
Member
Seems like more than just the dock caused that original scratch, if sand or grit gets between the two surfaces that's what happens. I mean adding felt etc is softer but also has more chances of clinging to a harder particle and keeping it there to scrape.
As long as the plastic on the screen is harder than the type used on the dock it can't scratch it without some other abrasive.
Has anyone else even had this problem?
As long as the plastic on the screen is harder than the type used on the dock it can't scratch it without some other abrasive.
Has anyone else even had this problem?
That's because these kind of reports make people panic. Tbh I found duckroll's post the most believable, but i'll see for myself tomorrow.
I don't think anyone rational thinks they used a knife, just didn't slot it with care.
Isn't the plastic screen better in case of drops? That way it cannot be shattered? I'd rather replace a $10 screen protector than buy a whole new unit.
Dock is awful though from the sound of it
PeakPointMatrix
Member
That doesn't mean they can't fix the design flaw on the dock that allows scratching to become possible in the first place, and make it with cheaper material.
GinoFelino
Member
The plastic screen protector that comes with the official case is fine/good enough to not make this happen, right?
I think there's a good reason why smartphones and tablets in the price range of this device use gorilla glass. It's not that easy to shatter, unless you smash something on the screen or if it falls into something sharp. In that case a plastic screen doesn't fare too well either.
But how often does that happen? For a phone which you only hold with one hand that seems more likely, but with a relatively big device such as the Switch, which most probably won't even take out?
Scratches on a screen are simply a way more common occurrence and are the reason for why most other manufacturers use gorilla glass.
GinoFelino
Member
A bit of soft material on the inside couldn't hurt though, right
Shadow Ranger
Member
Oh damn. I hate seeing pics like this. Ad it's something I'd ordinary forget unless it's super bad. But def returning the console if I get a dud.
GinoFelino
Member
I had a Switch with a minor pink tint. Luckily I had a spare one ordered for another reason.
That said, it's completely normal for screens to have these kinds of variations. Last year I had a galaxy s7 with a pink tint, I've had iPads with them, etc.
It has nothing to do with the rushed launch narrative.
This thread is so wonderful. Apologists calling people out for spreading "fake news" while they are actually the ones that are at fault with their fake news bullshit.
-"Capacative screens can't be plastic or they won't work"
-"The screen is glass and can't be scratched by plastic"
-"It's definitely glass"
Screen lottery is also back on.
-"Capacative screens can't be plastic or they won't work"
-"The screen is glass and can't be scratched by plastic"
-"It's definitely glass"
Screen lottery is also back on.
Anecdotal of course, but I've had friends drop their phones once and end up with a smashed screen. A lab mate recently dropped their Surface Pro 3 and now there's a long crack along the screen, and that's a premium device too.
I understand what you're saying, glass just feels and looks better overall. Personally, I would prefer it. But I do think you might be overestimating the resilience of impact and underestimating how frequently tablets and phones are dropped.
Unfortunately it is what it is.
zerodeefex
Member
The soft side, or loop, of velcro is either veltex or another synthetic. It can also eventually cause minor swirl marks in glass or plastic surfaces over time. You are much better off with microfiber due to a requirement that the woven thread be so small,(thinner than silk) to be called microfiber. The thicker fiber from veltex and other loop material will eventually cause little scratches you can see.
I mean my Galaxy S3 glass screen also cracked when I held it in my hand while slipping and then falling on that hand. But the plastic screen of my Sony phone didn't fare any better when I dropped something on it. At the same time, the glass screen of my One Plus X survived when it got accidentally thrown out of my hand and smashed against a wall (that really surprised me lol).
I think it's way more common with phones than with tablets though.
Yea, I get what you're saying. I think they could've spent longer planning this and the materials for use. Or at least not cheap out on padding the dock, it would cost pennies to add more rubber.
milkham
Member
someone try flocking
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XOX-9dSJ28
the insides of my canon lens hoods are flocked and they feel like felt.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XOX-9dSJ28
the insides of my canon lens hoods are flocked and they feel like felt.
Lady Siara
Member
This won't do anything as you have it attached to the back, not the front of the dock. It needs to cover the front of the dock as that is what makes contact with the screen.
This is regarding the attached pic, not the screen protector, btw.
Super Stardust
Member
Which ones better? I think I have the first one
Jesus Christ, i didn't even know i dodged that bullet.
You're fine.
Anyway, am i the only one having troubles removing the joycon straps? They're really hard to detach (yes i unlocked the white little thing at the bottom). Certainly they don't expect kids to remove those things without breaking them if that's how they're supposed to work? Or maybe i fucked i up when i attached them?
dglavimans
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Aztechnology
Member
With the strip idea, I'd say it's not best to run a strip the entire depth of the dock. A small strip at the top and bottom would suffice. Bottom to push out from the plastic nubs and some at the top to stop any 'sway'.
jts
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1. Something to do whilst we wait for more games to release
2. Fun.
3. To protect from potential scratches appearing over time
4. See point 1
Gotcha guys! Was just afraid that could be something more sinister and immune to screen protectors.
I usually don't like screen protectors either, but when I saw that Nintendo was packing one with the official case, I thought that yeah... I probably should use this. Gonna slap it as soon as it comes out of the box when it arrives.
Lemonte
Member
I would imagine Nintendos reasoning is that kids can't break the usb connector by bending it when yanking out the Switch. But yea, they could have come up with more elegant solution.
sazzy
Member
Aztechnology
Member
Not taking any chances, here's my temporary solution from this thread. Cut the piece of cloth (or what is it?) that the screen came in to the size of the dock, stick it on the inside, stick it down with tape.
I doubt I'll dock it often but I was thinking about doing exactly this with a large microfiber cloth.
The Maverick
Member
This post is fake news. You must have taken a knife to it or you're highly irresponsible. /s
Instead, everyone is scratching their screens
They had to knew about this issue but launched anyway.
Not taking any chances, here's my temporary solution from this thread. Cut the piece of cloth (or what is it?) that the screen came in to the size of the dock, stick it on the inside, stick it down with tape.
I'm going to try doing this too.
Not doubting those that have had issues, but I'm still failing to see how this happens.
I've taken mine in and out of the dock a dozen or so times so far (I also accidentally dropped it in the second time and nearly fainted!) I'm not being overly careful afaik.
So far, not a scratch. Not even a mark showing where it seems some people have had scratches.
Are we sure there isn't dirt or grit or something trapped between screen and dock causing this? Like how does a flat bit of plastic gouge out a thin scratch? (Genuine question)
I've taken mine in and out of the dock a dozen or so times so far (I also accidentally dropped it in the second time and nearly fainted!) I'm not being overly careful afaik.
So far, not a scratch. Not even a mark showing where it seems some people have had scratches.
Are we sure there isn't dirt or grit or something trapped between screen and dock causing this? Like how does a flat bit of plastic gouge out a thin scratch? (Genuine question)