

Leaked image of the Galaxy S IV  (Source: evleaks)
Plastic likely to be used extensively in the Galaxy S IV




Source: CNET

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RE: S3 uses Polycarbonate
By theapparition on 3/6/2013 11:16:37 AM , Rating: 2
The S3 does not use plastic, but polycarbonate, and so will the S4.

Quite possibly one of the most incorrect statements I've ever seen.

Let me rephrase this for you to see how bad it was.
The iPhone 5 doesn't use metal, but aluminum, and so will the iPhone 5S.


Polycarbonate is a type plastic. So is ABS, and Delrin, and Polyethylene, and so on. They are all different types of plastic, just like aluminum, steel, copper and magnesium are all different types of metals. Now let me blow your mind. You can also blend plastics. PC/ABS blends with metal or ceramic fillers is also quite popular.

So what do you think "plastic" actually means?

FWIW, I do agree with the spirit of your post, that just because something is plastic doesn't mean it's poor quality. Plastic is a superior choice of material in many instances.

RE: S3 uses Polycarbonate
you're totally right, Polycarbonate is a type of plastic.

plastic: cheap material used for kids toys
aluminum: wooooow, super light silver metal


RE: S3 uses Polycarbonate
Fair enough.




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