Screen Sensitivity on the Side

sn0b0ard · #1 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 02:02 AM

I know this has probably already been discussed before, but please don't grill me. I want to know if you guys have issues with screen sensitivity on the sides of the Touch Pro touch screen. This means that you have to push a little harder on the sides for the touchscreen to recognize input (ex. scrolling in Settings). The Touch Diamond has this issue, and I just want to hear from you all if this is happening on the Pro. The reason that I am asking is because I am thinking about getting a Pro, and I just want to know what to expect.

**imneveral0ne** · #2 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 02:11 AM

yes its a little harder, if you would have gone over the first 2 pages of this forum though, you would have seen 2 specific threads talking about this same thing though. wasnt trying to grill you though, just saying you only had to read the titles on the first 2 pages to read about the same topic twice already....not counting yours.....

Phreddo · #3 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 05:15 AM

everyone keeps acting like this is a bug or defect.
it's just that there's an extra layer of plastic over the main screen, and the actual screen is countersunk ever so slightly.
i get the feeling without that space in tehre, the phone would register a lot of false screen taps, say, while in the case, for example.

**[sammich]** · #4 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 07:19 AM

I believe that this IS a defect. While we all know why it happens, it is a design flaw that should have been resolved.

nesta17 · #5 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 10:49 AM

The problem is that the X button is in an area that suffers from decreased sensitivity.

slightlyevolved · #6 (**permalink**) 10-30-2008, 11:18 AM

I've had this same problem with three touches and an Apache. They've always loosened up after about two weeks. Kinda like the plastic needs a chance to become more plyable.

I'd give two weeks then take it back if it doesn't get any better.

sn0b0ard · #7 (**permalink**) 10-31-2008, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by slightlyevolved

I've had this same problem with three touches and an Apache. They've always loosened up after about two weeks. Kinda like the plastic needs a chance to become more plyable.

I'd give two weeks then take it back if it doesn't get any better.

I hope my phone doesn't suffer from this problem, but it seems like everyone is having the issue. I want to be optimistic, but I have had a Touch Diamond now for 1 month, and the sensitivity is still weak around the edges.

holo · #8 (**permalink**) 10-31-2008, 04:33 AM

mine seems to be loosening up some, but if you are hoping to get a TP without this problem at all I think you are being unrealistic expecting it as it appears to be a design problem across the entire line as it is due to a gap around the edges. Like I said, it is loosening up though.

sn0b0ard · #9 (**permalink**) 10-31-2008, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by holo

mine seems to be loosening up some, but if you are hoping to get a TP without this problem at all I think you are being unrealistic expecting it as it appears to be a design problem across the entire line as it is due to a gap around the edges. Like I said, it is loosening up though.

I don't think I was being unrealistic. I am almost certain that my phone will have this issue after hearing what you guys have to say about it, and also the fact that I have a Diamond suffering from the same problem. Glad to hear that your screen is loosening up though

**imneveral0ne** · #10 (**permalink**) 10-31-2008, 05:11 AM

yeah, either my screen is getting easier to touch on the edges, or im just getting used to it. either way, the "problem" is getting less and less each day lol.