Trying to decide if I should take my Realook off. Great protection but damn this thing get's so greasy. Really tired of constantly having to clean it.
In 5 months of owning this phone I've never dropped it even once. I also never put anything into my "phone pocket". I'm careful enough, but I don't want to get any mysterious fine scratches. Anyway, anyone rocking their phone without a SP? Any scratches at all?
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Trying to decide if I should take my Realook off. Great protection but damn this thing get's so greasy. Really tired of constantly having to clean it.
In 5 months of owning this phone I've never dropped it even once. I also never put anything into my "phone pocket". I'm careful enough, but I don't want to get any mysterious fine scratches. Anyway, anyone rocking their phone without a SP? Any scratches at all?
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I had one but I took it off immediately because the dude in the T-Mobile store had something get under it while he was puting it on, and you can only assume how annoying that is to look at.
But I really should be using one.
Bieng able to put the phone almost anywhere without worrying about scratching the screen is... just too nice, IMO.
I've had my Vibrant since the week before the official release. Never had a screen protector, though I carry the phone around in a belt pouch and not in my pockets. Phone and screen is still scratch free...YMMV
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Trying to decide if I should take my Realook off. Great protection but damn this thing get's so greasy. Really tired of constantly having to clean it.
In 5 months of owning this phone I've never dropped it even once. I also never put anything into my "phone pocket". I'm careful enough, but I don't want to get any mysterious fine scratches. Anyway, anyone rocking their phone without a SP? Any scratches at all?
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I kept the stock protection and just snipped the tab off the top. Then put on a casemate case. Seems to be the perfect combo for me.
You realize that now you are going to drop your phone.. sorry but its like a motorcycle. Its not if you wreck, but when and how bad will it be.
I've dropped my vibrant more than once and my son thinks this phone can bounce. They are solid enough to take a pretty decent level of abuse.
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Never a protector from day one (release day). I keep it in my pocket but use the old G1 pouch. But also dropped it in my car between the seat, in the sofa at the house etc and no scratches at all. The rear cover has quite a bit of hair line scratches but the glass is clear.
Sent from my SGS Vibrant.
Took mine off after a week. Carry it in my pocket with keys sometimes but I am extra careful.
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Had the phone since launch and had a screen protector for about a month. Took it off and haven't had a screen scratch yet. Stays in my pocket typically by itself but the requisite drops behind couch, between car seat, etc have happened. The gorilla glass does an awesome job of keeping it from scratching due to normal wear and tear.
It does have gorilla glass right? Remember reading that somewhere...
Regardless, naked Vibe here, no scratches.
5 months now no screen protector. It has one very tiny (very very shallow) scratch near the bottom, from when I left my keys and the phone in the same pocket all day.
Screen protectors are nice, but I am extremely impressed as to how the display has held up so far. I'd say you dont need the protector, but keep keys or any sharp objects out of the same pocket as your phone.
Hadn't used a screen protector on mine since July with 0 scratches. Got out of the taxi a week ago and didn't realize my phone was on my lap. Phone flew screen down first into the street. Crack across the bottom and scratches at the top Placed my order for a realook screen protector the next day. Bad luck on my part, but it breaks my heart to see that crack so I'm not taking another chance.
Had the tmobile 2pack screen protector, but it made my screen look all glittery. Figured I got this phone for the awesome screen so I just go without one now. No scratches, and looks awesome still since July.
Had a Vibrant since day one. Been careful, but never had a screen protector and it looks perfect. I have had a few minor drops, and carry in pocket, with occasional company though I try my best to keep keys and coins away. Thought about it for awhile and then decided I had gone this long I would be fine... (now I jinxed myself with this post I am sure)
Thanks for the responses.
For the most part extremely positive results. Might very well give it a shot. I already have a T-mobile case on there which helps a bit so think I'll take my chances.
No screen protector since day one. Had two drops onto solid concrete from about five six feet only the chrome scratched. One day took a cat nap and didn't realize my phone fell to the floor when I got out of bed I stepped on it. Now I got a crack down the middle of the screen. Its just the glass though so I don't mind it much.
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I had one from T-Mobile for a while and hated it. I finally decided that Gorilla Glass is hardcore and removed the screen protector. It's been fine with just a gel case. No scratches or dings. I'm also really careful with it though too.
Have had a screen protector and a case for a month. Not taking any chances, I know its gorilla glass, but I can be King Kong with my gadgets. I had an iPhone 2G that survived 3 years without any protection, but it was not a pretty sight.
No screen protection for me. I had a case but took that off. I did drop it once screen down into some dirt and have an annoying tiny chip on the screen but im dealing. And I bought a replacement battery cover that's rubberized and now I feel comfortable with no screen protection.
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I still use one that came with it. I put it back on with water & credit card and it stuck on just fine lol. It's actually sticking so well i don't see it coming of anytime soon. Clipped off the top part so my case can go properly. Works fine.
Been running protector free since launch and I have a very small scratch towards the bottom from my tungsten ring. I' be done multiple lap flies and nothing yet but I'm starting to think it might be a good idea. At least get a gel case or something!
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I tried the Reallook after all the rave reviews, and I admit it was nice at first.... but over time the appearance/finger prints/feel were just SO lacking copared to the feel/look of the gorilla glass.
I was a huge anti-SP person and am still that way even after my testing one out.
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I bought a zaag screen cover and it has some ripples in it. I'm taking it back since BB put it on. My ? Is should I just return it and not get a screen protector or is it better to get one? The reason I'm wondering if it takes away the pretty screen. I'm sorry if this is a dumb ?
If it's like the Evo 4G screen, I wouldn't worry about a screen protector. I've had my Evo 4G since launch day, it's been dropped, drowned, and flung about my car in a rollover accident, and there's one tiny scratch near the top earpiece (not really even the screen) and another tiny, almost-invisible scratch on the screen. Evo glass is tough Some people have worse experiences with the glass than I have, but I'll take an 8 out of 10 screen after a year rather than murkying up that beautiful screen with a protector.
Get a cheap hard plastic screen protector. Can barely see it and work fine. Just learn to take the time and put it on correctly.
I went ahead and thanked both of you. Thank you for the quick responses
I always use screen protectors....but not the Zagg brand. You need the hard plastic kind like Clarvue (sp?). No adhesive or water to install. If applied correctly, you can't tell it is on. No orange peel look. No "sticky" feeling when touching the screen.
I don't like the Invisible shields, too sticky. But I always put on one of the clear ones. You can't tell it's on there, it doesn't smudge quite as much as the glass, and then I never worry about getting those micro scratches on it.
I got these off of Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0054ENAYU
$5 for 3. The shipping is $1 - I ordered on Friday and they showed up in my mailbox (as a first class letter) on Monday. Popped it on, no bubbles, easy peasy. And now I have that peace of mind that a piece of sand isn't going to get trapped next to my screen and start scratching it up.
I just use the WriteRight Universal Screen Protectors. Comes with a pack of 5 that I've now used for several devices without exhausting the pack.
Even with a lot of care, there will be a bubble or two. But once the backlight is on, any such flaws are INVISIBLE to me so who cares?
The Panamaniac
I had an Invisible Shield for about 3 days on my Evo... it peeled off, and I got a free replacement. That peeled off too. I stuck it to my desk at work and stopped messing with it. Not a single scratch on my OG Evo, but I am also one careful mfer... I dropped it maybe 3 times in the entire year I owned it. Once on the pavement and it got a slight abbrasion on one of the plastic corners of the device.
I had an InvisibleShield on m OG EVO and I ended up peeling it off. It made the screen too rubbery and really took away the feel of the touchscreen. I've never scratched my screen on my EVO or my new EVO 3D.
Def buy a screen protector. I didn't have one on my evo 4g and never had a problem and I got the evo 3d and it scratched so easily within the first two hours of owning it. Now because of the 3d screen i see a rainbow effect where the two scratches are. Be safe and get a screen protector. Hope this helps any
I'd definitely use one, just not a zagg. When I bought my otterbox for my Evo4g, it came with a screen protector and I loved it.
Zagg, and the rest that go on with solution suck balls. Feels like someone jizzed all on your screen. Ones like l c clarvue are the best. Also you can take them off, clean and reuse.
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havent had any trouble with the cheap ebay ones for both the OG evo and the 3d
I've never used a screen protector in my life, and I've never had scratches per say, just several complete shatterings which wouldn't have been stopped by a screen protector. I work outdoors most of the time, in "dangerous" conditions for a touchscreen and at the most it might get a little dirty and just needs to be wiped off. Until I manage to scratch one somehow, I'll never use one - then again I ALWAYS have it holstered if it isn't in use.
I have an anti-glare screen protector...dulls the screen a bit indoors (not enough to bother me) but I can also see the screen well in direct light.
Don't know what brand it is. When I got my 3D from BB they had some with these preinstalled and I took one of those.
While I cant say if its needed or not, I can say that I have always used one on touch screen phones and I have never had a scratched screen...better safe than sorry in my opinion.
I had a zagg shield on my Evo 4G for a while, but the damn thing would start to peel slightly around the edges from putting the phone in my pocket often. I ended up taking it off and used it without a protector. Having never used a phone without a protector I fell in love with the glass feel and have not used a screen protector since. I have insurance with BB and sprint so if I scratch or crack it, I'll just take it in for repair/replacement. Have not scratched the 4G since removing it.
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I recommend a screen protector based on the fact that almost nothing can scratch the glass, unless you really get some serious damage to it or some sand gets in your pocket. Honestly, I'm worried about the sand I suggest getting a cheap one or a cheap pack of 3 off of amazon. And don't do Zagg, I've heard so many complaints about it being "sticky". Good luck!
~ Jake
i used the one that came with the otterbox commuter....cant even tell its on there.
I got the anti glare/grease one from BB. It doesn't have the rubbery feel to it like the standard zagg ones. Costs a little more but it doesn't effect the view. Also like not having to wipe my phone after using it to talk on. Also had BB put it on. I had done one before and didn't get it on there correctly. I have no peeling. For every story you hear about how indestructible the glass is there is another story about how easily it was cracked/scratched.
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I personally don't like Zagg. The feel of it just doesn't do it for me. I'm very fond of Sprint's screen protectors, exp the Anti-Glare. However I really want to see what the phone is like naked. I used screen protectors on my old EVO and finally decided to take it off and never had a scratch.
However, as everyone states, it all depends on how cautious you are about your belongings. I probably dropped the EVO less than 5 times, never had it in a pocket with keys, anything that could potentially scratch it.
how easy does rezound screen scratch, because i hate the feel of screen protectors, and i want to know my screen is not gonna scratch easily if i take the screen protector off?
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how easy does rezound screen scratch, because i hate the feel of screen protectors, and i want to know my screen is not gonna scratch easily if i take the screen protector off?
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If you're worried about it, drop the $5 on a screen protector. Couldn't hurt...
For the time i spent without a screen protector on mine i did not scratch at all. I'd stick it in my jeans with other stuff, and not a scratch. BUT, some how for some reason my brother in law ALWAYS finds a way to scratch his screen, in the first couple of days he had his thunderbolt he got a long 3 1/2" scratch on it. Same thing happend on his rezound, and when he returned the rezound and got a razr he also managed to scratch it within the first week.
If you take care of your devices you should have not problem, I dont think he takes care of his very well because he always seems to scratch his phone, its insane, my 4 year old vouge is still flawless.
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For the time i spent without a screen protector on mine i did not scratch at all. I'd stick it in my jeans with other stuff, and not a scratch. BUT, some how for some reason my brother in law ALWAYS finds a way to scratch his screen, in the first couple of days he had his thunderbolt he got a long 3 1/2" scratch on it. Same thing happend on his rezound, and when he returned the rezound and got a razr he also managed to scratch it within the first week.
If you take care of your devices you should have not problem, I dont think he takes care of his very well because he always seems to scratch his phone, its insane, my 4 year old vouge is still flawless.
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Maybe his favorite pair of pants has a diamond in the pocket of them. LOL
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Maybe his favorite pair of pants has a diamond in the pocket of them. LOL
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Never used a screen protector on mine and dont have any scratches. In and out of jean pocket all the time. Sometimes, by accident, find a pair of plyers in the same pocket. Dropped it many times, with tpu case and still no scratches. Who needs them!
Coming from a Bionic, with the Gorilla Glass screen, I would say it scratches relatively easily. I have a couple little nicks on my screen, just recently picked up a Halo protector and I'm pretty happy with it. YMMV.
oddly, i've "accidentally" dropped this phone at least a dozen times now(luckily with a case on) and don't have any scratches on the screen(no screen protector on it either).
i personally hate screen protectors. i don't care if they're cheapie ones or fancy invisible shields/ghost armors. i've tried them all before and don't like the look/feel of any of them.
Strange, I can't stand the phone without a screen protector. Too many fingerprints for me.... Also, the Verizon rep who I talked to when I went to get buy my phone had a rezound horribly covered in scratches. (to be fair, I saw her toss the phone into her purse so I'm sure a more careful user won't have quite as severe scratches.)
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I would agree that coming from a Bionic, it "scratches" easily. But the scratches are only noticeable when held at certain angles in direct sunlight... In direct sunlight the damn thing isnt usable in direct sunlight anyway so not a big deal.
Got mine replaced after 3 weeks because of a small "pit" in the middle of the screen and a small scratch on the left side of the screen. Never had a screen protector on my Dinc and only got one scratch after a year and a half (sand at the beach).
Since the Rezound doesn't have Gorilla (it's only fault in my book) I use a screen protector and change it out every few months.
No scratches and mines naked I feel it scratches less than the dinc... My dinc had scratches
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Coming from a Bionic, with the Gorilla Glass screen, I would say it scratches relatively easily. I have a couple little nicks on my screen, just recently picked up a Halo protector and I'm pretty happy with it. YMMV.
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This is one thing I really had to give the bionic, that screen is truly resilient. I beat the piss out of that phone it the glass held up fine. The Tbolt on the other hand, not so much. I accidentally threw my keys in my pocket with my phone one day and it scratched the crap out of it.
I know it nothing scientific, but I do believe the bionic screen is tougher.
i never used screen protectors on my incredible, and that screen NEVER scratched.
i didn't use protector on my rezound for 2 months, and i got tiny hairline scratches everywhere, JUST from being in my pocket.
so yeah, the quality of this glass isn't as good as the inc
The Rezound is by far the easiest scratching phone I've owned. I came from previous phones with Gorilla Glass and never got one scratch on them. I always put my phone in a pocket by itself without coins/keys/etc. I lay it screen up on tables so that there is no risk of laying it on a pebble or something. I have a few pretty big scratches on the Rezound when I've owned other phones longer without the slightest mark.
The Rezound screen is VERY VERY easy to scratch. Its also easy to chip. My first one was dropped directly on its face from a short distance (like 6"!!!) onto the pavement, and there must have been a tiny little rock because it put a small little pit and some deep scratches into the glass.
I do not like screen protectors either, but I also want my phone to look new in a year. So I will deal with a screen protector on my new Rezound, cause as annoying as they are, its much nicer than looking at scrapes and scratches. Especially with such a nice screen behind it.
Agree. Keys scratch the Rezound screen pretty easily.
LOL, I just ordered my screen protectors today. I've gone over a week without any problems. As soon as I ordered, I now have two small scratches.
Yep, got mine two days after release and before I could get the invisible shield ordered and put on I had a couple little scratches on it. I'm super anal about my phone too. Never ran a protector on the Incredible, but the Rezound DEFINITELY has to have one.
the note is pretty without it, then when I put it on it's okay still but you know what i'm talking about, but do I really need it cause i have that double layer case for it
So the 7 thousand other threads about this weren't good enough?
Its a personal opinion as to yay or nay
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I'm with protection like how is the screen of the note
Keep a screen protector away from this beautiful screen.
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Keep a screen protector away from this beautiful screen.
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I agree. Just make one pocket phone only. No keys or nothing
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Does the Note needs a screen protector (SP)? Personally I would say hell yeah but to each their own. At least with a screen protector, you get a scratch, you can always replace with a new protector. W/O a SP, you risk your device in getting scrathed up. Plus, with today's SP, you will likely not notice the difference. Always err on the safe side & better to be protected than not to be. Plus, resale value is higher if your phone isn't all scratched up. That extra $15-$20 for a SP goes a long ways.
I do it because I rather spend the $15 for piece of mine and extra perfection. Looks just as good, super thin, and I'm superficial about my phone
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I was able to scratch a note with the s-pen so I've had a screen protector on since
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I'd say yes. I managed to scratch this "scratch resistant " Gorilla Glass very easily. Since then, I tried a few different things to remove the scratch. Guess what? It did not remove. The ONLY way I was able to remove it was to get a new phone. Since then, a SP has been on as getting new phones isn't as easy now that I'm past my 30 days.
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your choice. some people like em, some don't.
I haven't had one on any of my gorilla glass screen phones for the last 3 years and never will.
I purchased the Spigen SGP Glas t. Premium Tempered Glass Series Screen Protector for my Note earlier this week. After applying it and playing with it for two days, I am convinced it is one of the best accessories ever for a phone. Insulation for a screen without degradation in quality. I love it. Links for anyone that's interested:
On Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-SGP-Premium-Tempered-Protector/dp/B007CP5EW0/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
Product Page:
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...tor-glas-t-premium-tempered-glass-series.html
I hate to admit it, but I actually purchased one of the horribly overpriced Moshi screen protectors at the ATT store, and, even though I have applied hundreds of screen protectors on my phones over the years, this one is the absolute best one I have ever used; its super easy to apply perfectly, with a sort of "template" sheet that the protector gets shipped on, and there are almost no smudges, no screen darkening, and it fits perfectly!
Do you "need" a screen protector? No, the phone works fine without it..
should you put one on? to me, its the first thing I put on the phone before I even take the factory plastic off the phone..
And, down the road, when you go to sell your phone, or trade it in, you will get maximum return if you keep the thing looking like brand new..
I haven't had a protector on my note yet. I was thinking of maybe getting the steinheil protector because of all the issues people are having with the glass one.
So far the gorilla glass has held up just fine for me. No marks at all, I still don't even have a case on this thing
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if I wasn't such a klutz, I would keep it case free too..
another solution is Wrapsol; which I have had on a few phones, with leaves it pretty naked, but puts a clear shield on any area that you want protected..
Would you rather have a SP and not need it or need a SP when you don't have it (like when you accidentally drop that bad boy)?
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It seems the gorilla glass isn't as scratch resistant as the manufacturers want us to believe
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My girlfriend managed to get a small scratch on her screen within a week of use (screen protectors were already on order), so yes i think a sp is essential if you want to avoid damage.
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I use one of the Steinheil for two reasons, and scratches isn't one of them.
1. Anti-glare. The proper Steinheil protector is great for this.
2. Smudges/fingerprints. I find that the Steinheil doesn't attract the oils from your hands nearly as much as native Gorilla Glass.
The texture is the only thing I'd really worry about - it feels weird to some. I usually stop noticing it after 2-3 days.
On my past 3 Android phones, I haven't ever used Screen Protectors. I hate the feel and look of most of them (I know there are certain that are glass, or feel pretty much fine, but many never feel like awesome smooth glass, almost a texture sometimes), and I sometimes feel cases end up pushing up the edges, making it look like **** and needing to be replaced. Or it gets tweaked sliding it in and out of my pocket.
For good measure, WM HTC Touch Pro ended up with zero scratches on screen, lived in a case at first, then without because it was such a brick. It had a SP at first, but eventually it peeled and I said **** it. Phone felt better without (Resistive Screen with stylus). It died when I gave it to my GF for a loaner, and she dropped it and left it in a river for awhile...on the first day she had it. (my phones are in constant peril!)
The HTC Aria ended up with zero scratches and still in mint cond when I moved on to an HTC Inspire 4G. Had been dropped onto Concrete, wood, etc from at least 4 feet on occasion. Protected by HTC TPU smoked case from ATT store for entire life.
HTC Inspire 4G ended up with one very slight vertical scratch toward the far right side of the screen. I only noticed it when the screen was off, never noticed it with my finger sliding onto it, or in general use. It had a rough life, and I was happy/surprised that was the only damage it ever received. Standard drops from about 4 feet onto assorted surfaces like concrete, hardwood floors, etc. Protected by Case-Mate Tough Case from ATT store for entire life.
My GNote is still without a scratch. Has only really been dropped on carpet, and a few small drops onto hardwood floors from about 3 feet. Protected by Speck Candyshell from ATT store, then Trident Aegis (kinda **** imo), and now Cruzerlite Androidified TPU (sucked at first, broken in and a few mods with the punch from a hole puncher, now perfect).
I keep all of my phones in my front right jeans pocket with the screen against my leg, and I never leave the ATT store without a case (even if I know I'll be getting a diff case very soon). I never put anything else in my phone pocket. Also be aware if your pants have very sharp/exposed rivets above your pocket. Clean out your pockets before you wear them. Turn them inside out if you can/use packing tape or something to make sure all the possible grit/**** is gone. It's entirely possible to get sand/dirt/whatever in there, and have it remain even after washing.
When I travel by motorcycle (85% of the time), my phone goes in a ziplock bag as well, and then I put it in my backpack, or occasionally front left breast pocket of my jacket. I think if you are aware of the fact that you are carrying a $600+ device in your pocket, you can easily avoid scratches. All of the cases I use have a sufficient lip to set the phone face down, but I RARELY ever set them face down (grit/sand/etc can be so small and so easily scratch)
TL;DR-I've had great luck without a Screen Protector and prefer to run without them. Many have had the opposite and much prefer a SP for extra peace of mind. Do what you are comfortable with.
Streak & Note
Had a dell streak for about 14 months. First 3-4 months had a screen protector on it, for nothing else because I had 3 win-mobile phones that the bottom area where the stylus is used, had scratches.
When the protector starting peeling off, I just chucked it. I used a soft belt case for well over a year w/o issues. Not one scratch.
When I got the Note in mid December, I didn't even bother with one. I use a Seidio ultimate case, and have had no issues, and, I use the s-pen daily.
Unless you are rough on your device, toss it around or carry it in your pocket with change & car keys, I wouldn't put one on it.
It's scratch RESISTANT, not scratch PROOF.
i know this phone has gorilla glass 2. But i read a few story of people getting scratches like nothing. Would like to know if anyone here is getting scratches and how
Not me but I use a screen protector. Best $10 I ever spent on my phone! Well any phone for that matter.
Yep I have scratches. Not quite sure how it happened. Thinking it was when I had it in my pocket one day.
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Not me but I use a screen protector. Best $10 I ever spent on my phone! Well any phone for that matter.
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which screen protector did u get
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I just picked some up from ATT until my Otterbox case comes in. I think it was a "Moshi" or something like that. I got it heavily discounted from the corp store. And to be honest its a pretty nice screen protector so far! Easy to apply and take off to clean.
What about you? I hear good things about SGP. Easy on the wallet and great quality.
I haven't received my gs3 yet but I have had the Droid since the day it came out and I keep it in my pocket with my keys and everything. It has very small scratches but nothing that you can see with the screen on.
I can't imagine the GS3 being any less scratch resistant.
No scratches at all. Always put it in my pocket and no screen protector. Had my SGS2 for 8 months without getting any scratches on the screen without a screen protector.
I got a pretty deep scratch right in the middle of mine... I think from a piece of sand or grit or something. I dropped the phone from like 2 feet, it slid off the couch onto the hardwood floor before I got my case and screen protector I was pretty upset, especially after seeing these videos of people going at it with knives and screwdrivers and whatnot with zero damage. Had my nexus one for like 2.5 years no scratches on the glass...
I keep mine in my pocket all day no scratches yet. Don't like screen protectors they make the screen look crappy
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No scratches at all. Always put it in my pocket and no screen protector. Had my SGS2 for 8 months without getting any scratches on the screen without a screen protector.
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No scratches here, either. My previous phone was a Moto Photon (first gen Gorilla Glass). No scratches after a year of pocket carry.
I never use cases or screen protectors. I like the naked feel of a phone.
Yah I got a scratch already. My bad. Only notice it when the screen is off. No worries.
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I have a couple of little micro scratches that can only be seen if the light hits the screen at the right angle. No big deal at all. I hate screen protectors.
Yup, went in at about 10 am today, finally left around 10:45 with my new phone and it had light small hairline scratches on the side of the phone. I hadn't even touched it other than to login and download a few apps. My hands were clean and I didn't put it in my pocket, as I walked outside I noticed the scratches because of the daylight glaring on it.
I took it back and they exchanged it for me.
I am on the no screen protector and no scratches bandwagon.
Release day gs3.
Also release day gs2 that didn't every have a screen protector and no scratches.
And I do not baby the phone.
I don't baby my phone either but managed to get a scratch on the very first day. All I can remember doing was holding several phones together walking in from my truck and it got a scratch from some sand on the back of one case that was up against the S3 screen. Way too easy if you ask me. I took my original Zagg off of my nexus and put it on the S3. Can't see it now though.
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I got it on release day for sprint, about 2 days ago my girlfriend borrowed it quickly to make a call while I had it out playing with it, she handed it back and I saw a smudge. Turned out the smudge was a little cluster of 5 light scratches, tiny though.
Earrings are the devil. It's not even like they were diamonds or anything super expensive, just cheap daily wearers.
I was a little bummed immediately (hid it well though to not make her feel bad, lol) but really they are only noticeable if the screen is off and you're trying to look for them. Now it's officially mine
So yeah, guess I should of thought ahead but being that I don't wear earrings it never even occured to me in the moment. Still not going to grab a screen protector, I'm sure with how I abuse my phone in 8 months or so I'll end up having to get an insurance replacement anyway lol.
Nope, had a screen protector on it since day 1
I dont have any scratches. I kept the in-box screen cover for almost a week until Realook started shipping their dry-type protectors. Now I got them and I can recommend to anyone. No change to screen quality and tocuh feel. Had Realook on my Vibrant for 2 years and served well.
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I have no scratches on my screen; I just use a tpu case.
yeah mine had scratches right out of the box and the paint was chipped. gonna take it back.
How is everyone's screen holding up?
I've had mine for about a week and keep it in my pocket and its starting to get little tiny scratches on it.
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Sand....
Pwns gorilla glass every time.
I've had mine since 11/21 and I've never had sand, keys or anything else in my pocket besides the phone and I also have some fine scratches on the screen. I thought the GG2 screen was supposed to be more resistant and could last more than a couple of weeks. Everyone in the accessory section keeps going on and on about not needing a screen protector because of the GG2 screen but I'm definitely going to get one now before it gets worse.
Also the matte finish is coming off the USB door cover from me trying to open it with my nail so I am wondering how long the rest of the finish on the backside will last before it starts flaking off
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I've had mine since 11/21 and I've never had sand, keys or anything else in my pocket besides the phone and I also have some fine scratches on the screen. I thought the GG2 screen was supposed to be more resistant and could last more than a couple of weeks. Everyone in the accessory section keeps going on and on about not needing a screen protector because of the GG2 screen but I'm definitely going to get one now before it gets worse.
Also the matte finish is coming off the USB door cover from me trying to open it with my nail so I am wondering how long the rest of the finish on the backside will last before it starts flaking off
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Lets be very clear, it takes something with a mohs rating as high or higher than GG to scratch it.
The glass itself is around 7. With the coating it bumps it to 9. I can tell you, it will take something with a very high mohs rating to scratch it. Not keys, not change. Dirt however contains sand. Sand is stupidly common almost everywhere, even if you don't see it. My wedding band will scratch it, being tungsten carbide. A diamond ring can scratch it.
Etc. Etc.
If you scratched it, it i because you exposed it to a high mohs rating material. Wind carries dirt with sand in it too. Sand is by far the most common thing to scratch smartphones.
Even sapphire glass can be scratched by sand, a key component of dirt.
Why does it matter? It's not like those tiny scratches affect you when the screen is on. You probably can only detect them when the screen is off and you put light in top of the phone and look at it from a certain angle.
I've had it since release day, no scratches at all yet. I try to be very careful with my phone since I don't use a screen protector. I anticipate some scratches though. In the last year of my Thunderbolt I took the screen protector off. Ended up with only 2 or 3 scratches and that was a less advanced glass.
adrynalyne said:
Sand....
Pwns gorilla glass every time.
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I know right?
Most of the tiny scratches are at the top. I also noticed that this phone picks more up since the glass rounds over the edges (feels great tho).
MohJee said:
Why does it matter? It's not like those tiny scratches affect you when the screen is on. You probably can only detect them when the screen is off and you put light in top of the phone and look at it from a certain angle.
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I'm not saying it matters, I was just curious how the Gorilla Glass 2 was holding up for everyone. You're right tho, most of then you have to hold the phone just right in the light. I do have a couple that are more noticeable tho.
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MohJee said:
Why does it matter? It's not like those tiny scratches affect you when the screen is on. You probably can only detect them when the screen is off and you put light in top of the phone and look at it from a certain angle.
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I think it matters because the only reason I noticed it was when I was looking at the phone when the screen was on. Who looks at the phone when the screen is off? I noticed it because I have a darker background and I thought I had lint on the screen until I realized it was a scratch. That one is noticeable and I have about 5 other ones that are like you described and not noticeable under normal conditions.
Considering I only had the phone for less than 2 weeks, I would assume that over a couple of months it will have even more noticeable scratches. No big deal since I can get a screen protector but with all of the marketing about GG2, I just thought it would last a little longer.
I have gotten a tiny a tiny scratch near my back button thanks to my Tungsten Carbide wedding ring. I had to change the way I pocket my phone. I now put it in screen toward my leg so when I reach in my hand slides down the back of the phone.
I have had mine since release without a case or screen protector and have zero scratches.
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Wedding ring? Just get divorced. Problem solved.
Lol
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pgibbons said:
I've had mine since 11/21 and I've never had sand, keys or anything else in my pocket besides the phone and I also have some fine scratches on the screen. I thought the GG2 screen was supposed to be more resistant and could last more than a couple of weeks. Everyone in the accessory section keeps going on and on about not needing a screen protector because of the GG2 screen but I'm definitely going to get one now before it gets worse.
Also the matte finish is coming off the USB door cover from me trying to open it with my nail so I am wondering how long the rest of the finish on the backside will last before it starts flaking off
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wow, guess I'm just not hipster enough to throw my phone in the pocket of my skinny jeans...
I use a belt case and after a year have 1 small scratch only seen if you tilt the phone just right.
I guess the moral of the story is, if you put your phone in the pocket of your skinny jeans, put a screen protector on it.
scottspa74 said:
Wedding ring? Just get divorced. Problem solved.
Lol
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Lol... Been there done that. Found the right one this time. 2nd marriage is always better. Once you figure out what you don't want then it's easier to find what you do want...
Anyway back to scratches...
Memnoch73 said:
Lol... Been there done that. Found the right one this time. 2nd marriage is always better. Once you figure out what you don't want then it's easier to find what you do want...
Anyway back to scratches...
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I call my first marriage a practice marriage. Lasted barely a year. Second one is going on 14 years. Think I got it right this time.
scottspa74 said:
Wedding ring? Just get divorced. Problem solved.
Lol
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Bwahaha!
pgibbons said:
I think it matters because the only reason I noticed it was when I was looking at the phone when the screen was on. Who looks at the phone when the screen is off? I noticed it because I have a darker background and I thought I had lint on the screen until I realized it was a scratch. That one is noticeable and I have about 5 other ones that are like you described and not noticeable under normal conditions.
Considering I only had the phone for less than 2 weeks, I would assume that over a couple of months it will have even more noticeable scratches. No big deal since I can get a screen protector but with all of the marketing about GG2, I just thought it would last a little longer.
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You can't fight chemistry. They make really hard glass. However, there tend to be things harder. If they end up making glass that is harder than sand, I can tell you right now that it will not be affordable for a very long time.
Memnoch73 said:
I have gotten a tiny a tiny scratch near my back button thanks to my Tungsten Carbide wedding ring. I had to change the way I pocket my phone. I now put it in screen toward my leg so when I reach in my hand slides down the back of the phone.
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Haha, I always take my Tungsten Carbide ring off when handling my phone. How sad is that?
adrynalyne said:
Haha, I always take my Tungsten Carbide ring off when handling my phone. How sad is that?
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I could see it now... Phone rings, can't get ring off... goes to voicemail... call the person back and explain that you couldn't get your wedding ring off in time.
Priceless
On a side note mine's white gold so I haven't had to worry
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nrfitchett4 said:
wow, guess I'm just not hipster enough to throw my phone in the pocket of my skinny jeans...
I use a belt case and after a year have 1 small scratch only seen if you tilt the phone just right.
I guess the moral of the story is, if you put your phone in the pocket of your skinny jeans, put a screen protector on it.
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Where did you get the skinny jeans generalization? I just have normal work slacks during the week and regular jeans on the weekends.
No scratches here, and just recently (yesterday) put a case, no screen protector.