The Xperia acro S has a scratch-resistant display to offer protection against dust and water immersion.
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It will, at least, be far more scratch-resistant than the previous mirrored, stainless steel backs.
On the most mundane level: scratch-proof glass and tiles that shed dirt and never need cleaning.
Jobs needed a new kind of scratch-proof, nearly unbreakable glass that Corning had invented.
And with scratch-resistant glass and splash-guard coating, Motorola PHOTON Q resists everyday scratches and spills.
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Which is to say, it's pretty plain-Jane, with a matte, scratch- and finger-print resistant gray back.
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Ken Hawkins, director of the site GiftCardTracker.com, says he has spotted scratch-and-sniff gift cards in the past.
Spectacles could be coated more effectively with scratch-resistant chemicals, simply by dunking them in the appropriate solution.
The Leica M9-P includes a scratch-resistant, sapphire crystal covering on the LCD screen.
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Future markets for the scratch-resistant, super-strong glass include automotive and even architectural applications.
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It was able to adapt the microencapsulation techniques used to make, for example, scratch-and-sniff perfume advertisements and carbonless copy paper.
Director John Waters sent up the concept by having scratch-and-sniff cards passed out with tickets at his 1981 film, Polyester.
Xperia advance has a scratch-resistant display with wet finger tracking to offer functionality and protection against dust and water immersion.
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Of course, startup Netledger had the luxury of building from scratch -- not always an option for large brick-and-mortar companies.
The versatile VAIO Duo 11 PC transforms almost instantly between a power-packed Ultrabook and a multi-media tablet with scratch-resistant glass.
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The research could potentially have applications in scratch-resistant phones and "self-cleaning" cars.
Nanophase's tiny aluminum oxide molecules fit so tightly together that they're making vinyl flooring up to five times more scratch-resistant than the regular version.
If you feel the urge to pick up some scratch-offs at the corner store, at least be aware what a terrible proposition the lottery is.
Warren--in 1980 and from scratch--launched Saddleback Church in Orange County, Calif.
Super-Tough Display: Scratch- and impact-resistant glass stays easy-to-read, workout after workout.
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In addition to its durable, scratch-resistant, curved display, the Lumia 920 also has a new sensitive touchscreen that lets you type with fingernails or while wearing gloves.
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While their handsets were scratch-free when they come out of the box, the handsets soon picked up significant damage on the back and sides from light usage.
Yes, this machine stands out for its scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass lid and 14-inch 1, 600 x 900 display, but a high-res screen can be had for a lower price.
Normally, biologists explain this as being either nepotism or you-scratch-my-back-and-I'll-scratch-yours.
In addition to its durable, scratch-resistant curved display, the Lumia 920 also has a new sensitive touchscreen that lets you use the device with fingernails or while wearing gloves.
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The Android 2.3 phone is powered by a 1.4 GHz processor, and its scratch-resistant 4-inch FWVGA screen displays crystal clear pictures and videos shot with the 8MP camera or camcorder.
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With his acquisition of the All Asia Airways franchise, the wily Marcos crony can start a new airline from scratch - a far cheaper alternative to saving an existing albatross.
Germany's Nanogate Technologies GmbH is using nanotechnology to produce a coating about 100 nanometers thick that renders surfaces such as tiles and sinks stain- and scratch-resistant, and markedly easier to clean.
There's even talk of creating a scratch-and-sniff magazine insert.
Four years after being appointed, Johansson is in some ways starting from scratch - an unexpected way for the 57-year-old itinerant Swede to bow out, which he will do after the tournament.
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