Also, the curved back means I can't set it face up on a table and "poke at it" -- the body would rock due to the curve.
I'm not sure I understand how that would happen. I use mine lying face up all the time. While the overall shape of the back is curved, there's a substantial flat area that lets it sit perfectly steady on a flat surface.
I can make it rock if I really try, but that requires jabbing at on the edges far harder than normal use would require.
I don't think it should make any difference but I have the XT1060 with woven black back on VZW.
Maybe the case I have changes this, a bit. However, after reading your comment, I tried with a light finger / touch, and I observed that even with this case on it, I can manage. I stand corrected! (And thanks!!)
It does start to rock if I don't hold my touch light, particularly towards the corners and the "bottom" in portrait view. Poking the back button is particularly touchy.
So, I stand partially corrected, I guess.
Anyhoo, I'm still to the point of placing function ahead of form. Or I'm just getting old and grumpy. 50/50, probably.
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I'm not sure I understand how that would happen. I use mine lying face up all the time. While the overall shape of the back is curved, there's a substantial flat area that lets it sit perfectly steady on a flat surface.
I can make it rock if I really try, but that requires jabbing at on the edges far harder than normal use would require.
I don't think it should make any difference but I have the XT1060 with woven black back on VZW.
Maybe the case I have changes this, a bit. However, after reading your comment, I tried with a light finger / touch, and I observed that even with this case on it, I can manage. I stand corrected! (And thanks!!)
It does start to rock if I don't hold my touch light, particularly towards the corners and the "bottom" in portrait view. Poking the back button is particularly touchy.
So, I stand partially corrected, I guess.
Anyhoo, I'm still to the point of placing function ahead of form. Or I'm just getting old and grumpy. 50/50, probably.