ipadder474 said:
As for the flexing of the Galaxy 10.1 notes plastic body I also have a Galaxy Tab2 with a plastic body. Have not really noticed any flexing but I don't bend them either. It sure keeps the weight down a lot IMHO, I have not read or heard of the plastic body's on Galaxy's cracking if you have let me know.
My Samsung Galaxy Note has a plastic back, which I love. It's held up fine, and I can easily remove it to replace my battery or SD card. If I don't like the color or scratched it, it would cost me about 10 bucks to replace it. I'd just pop it on. I've no need to do that, but I like the option.
All my devices -- iPads, Note, etc., are in cheap TPU back-only cases anyway. I dropped my Note a few times, including from standing height onto a wooden bench, from which it bounced onto the ground, but you couldn't tell at all.
The only device I own that goes naked is my Kindle Fire, which has (non-removable) rubberized back. I love that, because it gives me the grip I want and can take regular wear without any kind of case.
I think iDevices have great designs, but are scratch prone without at least a back-only case, in which case they might as well have rubber or plastic backs.