Duct Tape iPhone 5S Case

For those that in need of an iPhone 5S case just to prevent it from being scratched however do not wish to wait for the option of purchasing an overpriced case nor do you mind the look of it perhaps you would like to try using Duct Tapes as a protective adhesive.

Just like putting over a protective layer for a book, this can also be applied for your phone.

So for all you that are curious of how it would turn out here's what I did to my iPhone 5S.

The experience of using the duct tape is without a doubt not as nice as to having a case as I can't seem to be able to smooth out the corners. The duct tape on the corners still protrude out and cause an uncomfortable feel to it.

However this was rather practical.

I used duct tape as I needed a thin protective layer to prevent it from being scratched also so that I can use it with my charging dock. Cases become a nuisance and prevents me from using the phone with the dock.

Downsides dealing on Gumtree

When you're dealing a lot on Gumtree you get a taste of what retailers go through just about everyday and they are not good.

Firstly there are people who cannot comprehend the idea that there are people whom are trying to get the most out of their used items, in monetary value terms. The posted price could even be above retail prices. This is of course based on the supply and demmand if you have any concept of it, for example when iPhone 5S first came out and was basically sold out, there's a low supply and high demmand so people do get to sell it at a higher price.

That being said, there seems to be a huge amount of people whom have the uncanny desire to share their ridiculous thoughts on Gumtree. This usually comes combined with insults and possibly some swearing just to mess around with you.

As to why they feel the need to insult on a ridiculous notion and not be able to keep it to themselves, it's because you're leading a very unfulfilled life and need some form of affirmation that people give a damn on what you think.

Write a blog and leave creating negative impacts to the politicians. If you want to pick a fight please do it face to face rather than hiding behind encrypted emails

After you insult someone, you actually expect people to respond kindly and only to be shocked by a "F*** You" reply. I mean come on, what the hell are you hoping to get HOT HEAD?

And Gumtree apparently won't do anything about it. So just take note when dealing in Gumtree, prepare yourself for some significant verbal abuse.

Why oh Why Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy S5 G-S900I Smartphone.

Figure 1: Samsung Galaxy S5 Gold (Notebooks.com Inc, 2014). 

RECOMMENDATION: Not for everyone

ALTERNATIVES: HTC ONE M8

In a word “CHEAP”. Not the price tag but the feel of it. Cheap is what I would describe the Brand New Samsung Galaxy S5 flagship smartphone and it’s a phone you would prefer not to be seen with.

For those that understand the value of $894 let alone $894 for a mobile phone, you’ll soon understand the phrase “NOT value for money”.

Firstly I am a big Android fan and somehow Samsung seems to do it for me better than the other brands such as HTC, Nexus, Sony and LG. The Samsung Galaxy S3 was one of the greatest android smartphones I’ve ever used. I eventually upgraded to the Samsung Galaxy S4 and has stuck with it ever since.

Samsung worked for me primarily due to the ease of the User Interface (UI); yes it’s easier to use than Pure Google Nexus, the physical home button that other android smartphones lack, the long battery life and the incorporation of numpads on top of the keyboard. Samsung’s camera was also somewhat better or as good as the other top flagships like the HTC ONE and Sony Xperia Z1.

Figure 2: Harvey Norman selling the Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB for $894 (Harvey Norman, 2014).

Samsung tried to spruce up the value of its flagship smartphone with useless gimmicks for the S4 like the smart scroll that doesn’t work for nuts. The air view/air gestures are useless in low light conditions and the addition of a TV infrared remote control in a smartphone though was impressive at first for showing off but soon became obvious that its just something for kids and impractical but none the less, the S4 was still the one that worked better for me than the rest of the android smartphones.

Figure 3: The Samsung Galaxy S series from left to right, Samsung Galaxy S5, S4, S3, S2 (Redmond Pie, 2014). 

Now with the new S5, Samsung has repeated its mistakes and possibly made the phone somewhat even worse. Holding a Samsung S5 doesn’t make it feel special in any way, in fact it makes you wonder at the back of your head if it’s a fake phone. Samsung is claiming that despite its physical appearance its operating system combined with the new software’s included makes it something to be marvelled at.

Figure 4: Samsung Galaxy S5 User Interface (UI) (Cyberzone, 2014).

 

Samsung also claims that it is better than other smartphones including that of iPhones because it is water resistant (because they can’t make it waterproof like SONY), it has a heart rate monitor (for which “EVERYONE” has a use for and other companies was incapable of putting it in their flagships) and added security with a fingerprint scanner (for which iPhone has already marketed).

Samsung then further made “impressive progress” with its UI by putting in so many more icons for each function of the phone that it no longer takes a short time to access the settings but longer.

At this point the only competition the S5 has is the HTC ONE M8. I would have to say if I’m going to spend $894 on a phone, I would look at the HTC ONE M8 first. It’s not without flaws either but it’s a much better option to the S5.

In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is somewhat a disappointment. I’m not sure if this was one of the main reasons that led to the firing of Samsung S5’s chief designer. I would highly advice you to check out the HTC ONE M8 or just stick with the S4.

Works Cited

1.     Cyberzone. (2014, May 25). Samsung Galaxy S5 Review. Retrieved May 25, 2014, from Samsung Galaxy S5 Review: http://www.smcyberzone.com/reviews/4850

2.     Harvey Norman. (2014, May 25). Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB Smartphone - Black . Retrieved May 25, 2014, from Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB Smartphone - Black : http://www.harveynorman.com.au/samsung-galaxy-s5-smartphone.html

3.     Notebooks.com Inc. (2014, May 25). Gotta Be Mobile. Retrieved May 25, 2014, from ANDROID GALAXY S5 MOBILE SAMSUNG New Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5 Release Planned: http://www.gottabemobile.com/2014/05/07/verizon-samsung-galaxy-s5-release/

4.     Redmond Pie. (2014, May 25). Samsung Galaxy S5 vs S4 vs S3 vs S2 vs S [Size Comparison]. Retrieved May 25, 2015, from Samsung Galaxy S5 vs S4 vs S3 vs S2 vs S [Size Comparison]: http://www.redmondpie.com/samsung-galaxy-s5-vs-s4-vs-s3-vs-s2-vs-s-size-comparison/