Samsung Galaxy S5 Active: A Flagship Phone With Klingon Aesthetics

Armor worn and swords swung by actors in ancient and medieval movie adventures are often constructed of plastic, etched and painted to look like the heavy metal ware worn and wielded by the original warriors

Samsung has pulled some similar materials tomfoolery with its Galaxy S5 Active. In photos, the Galaxy S5 Active looks as if it's encased in protective metal armor, complete with metal-like etching around its perimeter and stolid constructive bolts on the rear cover

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But this all a cynical illusion

The S5 Active's exterior is every bit as plastic as Samsung's flagship Galaxy S5 and, except for the 1980s-style protruding shoulder pads on its corners, only slightly more shock protective Read more...

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