[Q] screen protector or not ? - Barnes & Noble Nook Tablet

just wondering do people use screen protectors on there tablet or not

delboy79 said:
just wondering do people use screen protectors on there tablet or not
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not I, said the duck ! . . its been six months and not a scratch yet.

I have used one since day one. Cheap investment to keep the screen like new.
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I got one on mine. It came free with the silicone skin I got on Ebay for 6 bucks. Just take your sweet time putting it on to avoid dust and hairs underneath or youll be staring at bubbles. LOL.

Since day 1. Echo be clean putting it on. I have one little piece of dust under mine.

I do
I've used one since new. I can't go naked!
Ed

None for me. I'm pretty careful with my gadgets, and teach my kids to be careful with them too.. I've got an OG Motorola Droid laying around with a lot of miles on it that has no scratches whatsoever on the screen.

ckevinwelch said:
None for me. I'm pretty careful with my gadgets, and teach my kids to be careful with them too.. I've got an OG Motorola Droid laying around with a lot of miles on it that has no scratches whatsoever on the screen.
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Same for me. I transport my tablets in Targus netbook bag, but otherwise don't bother with screen protectors/cases.

I find the gorilla glass to be quite resistant.. My galaxy s1 has been "naked" for 2 years and not a single scratch yet!
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I use one of the "antiglare" protectors. You lose a little bit of sharpness, but the tradeoff for MUCH less reflection from outside light and smudging from fingerprints is well worth it, IMO.
As to the application of said protectors, I ordered a pack of three from a seller on Amazon (and they accidentally shipped me TWO sets of three, giving me six) and practice definitely makes perfect. Patience is key. It helps to work in a bathroom after running a very hot shower to get the room all steamy, which seems to knock a lot of dust bits out of the air.
On that note, does anybody need an antiglare screen protector? I seem to have a few extra. PM me.

romford said:
I find the gorilla glass to be quite resistant.. My galaxy s1 has been "naked" for 2 years and not a single scratch yet!
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I know the kindle fire has gorilla glass, but if I am not mistaken our tablets do not. Please clarify me if I am wrong.
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It doesn't. I don't know about the Fire.

delboy79 said:
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I've had my nook since they started selling them. I place it in a zip lock bag and transport it that way inside a computer case. I have not put on a screen protector and still no scratches. I use an alcohol swab and dry it off with a silk sun glass cloth when I clean.
I bought the nook as a transitional, throw away device but ended up using it 3 - 4 hours per day since I purchased it. Without the screen protector, the screen is beautiful. I use a screen protector for my phone because I put it in my pocket with other stuff.
I will probably get a screen protector for a more expensive tablet when I ditch the nook. However, no problems without a screen protector since I bought it in November. Again, I place it in a plastic bag and then place that in my computer bag when transporting to work.

Ya dang right I use a screen protector! LOL I'm a cheapskate, so I want to make sure my toys stay functional as long as possible. My NT is no different.
One of the best investments I've made with this thing is my screen protector---invisibleSHIELD from Zagg. It's about $20, and takes a little bit of effort to apply it, but it's virtually indestructible! My job tends to be kinda rough on my toys, but I gotta tell ya, this is money well spent :thumbup:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004FEETHM
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I don't have one of those stick-on screen protectors, but I do have an M-Edge flip open case. No scratches since I got mine on launch.

Main reason I use one is the Nook raw screen feels rough to my fingers. The protecter makes it smooth like a Kindle.

pepi4 said:
Main reason I use one is the Nook raw screen feels rough to my fingers. The protecter makes it smooth like a Kindle.
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Yeah, that too. Reduces friction between finger and screen. :good:

I always use protection.

I'm in. Cheap insurance. And a TPU body condom, too. Same setup on my 4 year old Droid X that's been dropped several times and it still looks new. I have doubts that the NT would survive the same treatment, though.

I can't stand the way most screen protectors feel. I use an M-Edge jacket case instead. Makes for an awesome stand, very convenient while watching movies

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Gorrilla Glass, do I still need a Screen-Sheild?

I don't use one on my atrix (same glass) and after only a few days I see tons of micro scratches. Many say that you don't need one with gorilla glass, but I hate not having one because of scratches, but when I do the screen is so less vivid. I am getting a TF in the next few days, do those Skinomi screen protectors muttle the screen? I plan to have it in a neoprene sleeve.
why not?
you put $400 down and invest in a tablet.
It shouldn't hurt to put another $10-$20 to insure your product safety from future usages.
Well obviously, I am just worrying about muttling the screen color.
i had a skinomi on my g-tab, and it wasn't too bad. I actually liked how it cut down on the glare. I bought one for the TF, but haven't put it on yet... I guess I better get on that.
What screen protector did you try previously that muddled colors? I've used clairvue, martin fields, seidio and sgp and they were all totally clear. For the 10 minutes i used the skinomi,that was also clear.
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I have had mine for about a month now with very regular use, and I have no micro-scratches.... I don't know what one would be doing to a tablet to cause it to scratch. Do you have sandpaper on your fingers? Are you leaving it face down on the table???
I bought a $10 neoprene netbook sleeve for a case and that is all I plan on doing.
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I have had mine for about a month now with very regular use, and I have no micro-scratches.... I don't know what one would be doing to a tablet to cause it to scratch. Do you have sandpaper on your fingers? Are you leaving it face down on the table???
I bought a $10 neoprene netbook sleeve for a case and that is all I plan on doing.
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Well, better to be safe than sorry.
Like the last poster I would think these are less likely candidates for scratches. I'm going without.
I plan on not using a protector. If I see scratches, then I will decide. none yet!
I think screen protectors are seriously ugly. Unless you are not using a sleeve when carrying it in a bag with other items, i would not get one. It isnt like you are carrying it in your pocket with keys.
I don't like screen protectors at all. It makes me think of old times when the protector was a "must-have" for all smartphones like Diamond because of his fragile screen. For last whole year I've used Desire without any screen protector. It screen looks still as new one (maybe one scratch like a hair could be visible from specific angle) but the comfort of usage is priceless. I will try to buy some case for my TF, but without anything on the screen.
If I'm going to pay $500 for a tablet then you can bet I'm putting on a screen protector even if the screen is supposedly scratch proof. I would hate to say "if only" when I do end up scratching it. Definitely rather be safe then sorry.
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A tablet is not a cellphone that gets tossed around. Do you have a screen protector on your TV? On your computer monitor? On your lap top monitor?
How exactly do you think you are going to get a scratch on it? Are you keeping it in your purse with a set of keys? Or will you keep in in a case?
My tablet is either in my hand, or in a case. What do I need a screen protector for? I paid good money for a nice screen. Putting a protector on it seriously degrades the picture quality.
Also remember that many of the "OMG WHAT A COOL SCREEN PROTECTOR!!" posts on this or any forum are likely put there by the manufacturer as covert advertising.
I got the screen protect from Electroniccrap. It's "anti glare/anti fingerprint" so its not "crystal" clear, but I love it just cuz swiping the screen just feels so much smoother.
But then again, that's just me
lilbluemirage said:
I got the screen protect from Electroniccrap. It's "anti glare/anti fingerprint" so its not "crystal" clear, but I love it just cuz swiping the screen just feels so much smoother.
But then again, that's just me
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How does that screen protector look on the device? any pictures of the fitment?
lilbluemirage said:
I got the screen protect from Electroniccrap. It's "anti glare/anti fingerprint" so its not "crystal" clear, but I love it just cuz swiping the screen just feels so much smoother.
But then again, that's just me
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Link Plox?
Also what is the best neoprene case that fits both the tablet alone and the tablet with the keyboard snugly?
I was thinking this. http://www.amazon.com/Incase-CL5736...D054/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307478089&sr=8-1
Maybe the guys who like screen protectors over gorilla glass are the same guys who wear a t-shirt over a bullet proof vest for more protection.
malin said:
I don't like screen protectors at all. It makes me think of old times when the protector was a "must-have" for all smartphones like Diamond because of his fragile screen. For last whole year I've used Desire without any screen protector. It screen looks still as new one (maybe one scratch like a hair could be visible from specific angle) but the comfort of usage is priceless. I will try to buy some case for my TF, but without anything on the screen.
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I concur, what is the point of having Gorilla glass if it is so susceptible to any scratches? If you are going to put a portfolio case on it then it would act the same as when you close the lid on your laptop. All my years with my Toshiba Lap I never once considered a screen protector nor had any scratches. Just a waste of money and a marketing ploy to gouge customers out of unnecessary accessories to inflate the overall market for these devices.
All I would be looking at is a portfolio case and microsd card, that's about it.
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Link Plox?
Also what is the best neoprene case that fits both the tablet alone and the tablet with the keyboard snugly?
I was thinking this. http://www.amazon.com/Incase-CL5736...D054/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307478089&sr=8-1
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Overkill. This will work fine.
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-inch-N...2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1307488707&sr=1-2
But I like incase, and love their quality. My only question is will that sleeve fit the tablet alone snugly, what about the tablet and the keyboard?

[Q] Looking for a screen protector before my phone comes.

Does anyone know where I can buy a screen protector that will arrive in Michigan before my phone arrives this week? Skinomi is not what I'm looking for either. If it's not cheaper than the Verizon brand, don't bother please..
It seems like there aren't a whole lot of third party accessories available until this thing drops, huh? I don't remember buying a phone and seeing this small of an amount of stuff available right off the bat.
you wouldnt need a screen protector, its gorilla glass scratch-proof and splash-resistant..
Scratch resistant, not scratch proof. I work in construction where "proof" doesn't exist!
I've seen on ebay
actually it is.. heres proof that its scratch proof http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jDRX1HPzKU&feature=related
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actually it is.. heres proof that its scratch proof http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jDRX1HPzKU&feature=related
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Try looking for scratched Gorilla Glass. It's all over the web. I had the Bionic for two weeks and scratched the corner. I was very careful with that phone because I knew there was a chance I was going to return it. I have no idea what caused it and don't want it on my new phone.
I have read about the special coating that might be on it to make it easier to clean, maybe that's what's scratched. Either way, it's a scratch.
Its sand or grit in your pocket that does for gorilla glass, not the coin and keys.
Why you don't like skinomi?
i found theìr screen protectors absolutely invisible and even fun to apply!
If you can't find any RAZR screen protector, buy one for iPad or for Galaxy Tab, or anyway something BIG, then cut it for your phone and apply
Anyway, it's true, I've scratched my SGS2's Gorilla Glass. It isn't scratch proof. I've scratched it without SAND or DIAMONDS, it has been scratched passing on my metal "buttons" of my jeans'pocket.
It's only marketing.
SGP is now selling screen protectors for the Razr.
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
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SGP is now selling screen protectors for the Razr.
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
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Just bought 2 myself! Love SGPs products. Good stuff.
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Waiting for Boxwave or PS
All I could say is zagg
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I ordered one from Skinomi on Nov 4, they gave me a tracking number on Nov 5, and the status has been "The U.S. Postal Service was electronically notified by the shipper on November 05, 2011 to expect your package for mailing. This does not indicate receipt by the USPS or the actual mailing date." ever since. I was kinda hoping I'd have it before I got the phone... bah.
So I'm just being super careful until I get the skin. I have a Skinomi on my iPod Touch and it is just great. ZAGG on my DInc, but I prefer the feel of the Skinomi.
Had a skinomi on my epic 4g touch but took it off. It just seems like it takes away from the brightness of the phones display. I agree though that its a better feel than the invisishield.
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Ghost armor has been working great on mine.
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So I decided to got without a screen protector or a case for the first time on any smartphone I've owned. It's been over a month and my Razr is flawless. I get a lot of oohs and aahs over it also. It really is too slick looking to want to cover it up.
Can I go 19 more months? Don't know. I guess we'll see if someone unlocks this damn thing. Maybe I won't have to worry about scratching it. If I can't throw some ROMs at it, I'll probably have to get rid of it..
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So I decided to got without a screen protector or a case for the first time on any smartphone I've owned. It's been over a month and my Razr is flawless. I get a lot of oohs and aahs over it also. It really is too slick looking to want to cover it up.
Can I go 19 more months? Don't know. I guess we'll see if someone unlocks this damn thing. Maybe I won't have to worry about scratching it. If I can't throw some ROMs at it, I'll probably have to get rid of it..
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Personally, I think screen protectors are overrated and not needed......unless, however you are very prone to bumping, dropping, rubbing your phone up against surfaces.
They dull your screen and diminish the quality as well...it's a downgrade as far as I'm concerned.
Go without the screen protector as you'll be much happier.......unless you fall under my description. LOL
I've never used a screen protector and for the first time got a case...the Cimo S-Line soft case.
I think I'll go for ZAGG
I don't reckomend the ZAGG invisible shield, it is wothless.
The screenprotector is very badley cut so it is mor than 5mm to short in both directions! + it does look pretty ugly around the speaker. It truley suck.

Screen protector recommendation

Can i have some screen guard recommendation for Verizon Droid RAZR
Any brand that I should buy ...
Pros and cons
Screen protector for Droid Razr
Well I had ordered the Skinomi screen protector for the Droid Razr and it was pretty much useless for me. It is a water adhering type and could never get it straight until several attempts, and even then after it dried it felt very rubbery and not smooth to use on a touch phone.
I also had a couple of basic protectors ordered with 2 tpu gel cases I ordered from ebay and they were pathetic. Watch out using stuff they throw in for free on ebay with case orders as they aren't worth hassling to put on without bubbles and scratch easily anyway.
Funny enough, after spending 30 bucks on cases and screen protection I have gone back to using the screen unprotected and it fits a leather slide case I bought and cut the belt clip off of. Fits snuggly and the screen is protected in my pocket. I am careful when getting it in and out but have dropped it once and only a couple small scratches on the back corner, the screen is still perfect.
PS. on a side note when I first bought the Razr there were no screen protects available and I ended up using a HTC HD7 mobile screen protector and it was slightly wider and did not reach all the way top and bottom. I regret taking it off, as it fit without bubbles and was tough. Might just buy another and cut the sides off a bit.
Just got new screen protector in mail
Just received the QtFolix screen protector from Germany I ordered a couple weeks ago. Been waiting to try it out on the Razr.
I work in a private hospital in the sterilizing section so have access to dust free environment, air guns, lint free cloths and such. Its a stick on protector so no water needed. Will give it a good go to put it on and will post back with results. Looks like a good quality protector, set me back 10 bucks for just the one. I won't have second chances with this so fingers crossed.
Are there not enough threads on this?
Ghost Armor. Its invisible, and feels very close to the actual screen.
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Martin fields SP is pretty good.
Steinheil ultra crystal, feels amazing and waterless application. Tried skinomi this time to save a few $$, took it off, it was horrible.
Steinheil Ultra Fine for me. No glare, no fingerprints and doesn't feel like it adds any thickness. In fact, it doesn't seem like it's even on.
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Why do you even need a screen protector? It's already Gorilla Glass. Do you bump your phone against things all the time?
Nothing is going to scratch or crack the screen.
GG is not scratch proof. Especially against sand. There's a reason you always see them demo it against keys or coins but never use sand or glide it across a gritty sidewalk like if you dropped it and it slides. There's plenty of forum threads where people talk about scratches they've gotten.
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SallyC said:
GG is not scratch proof. Especially against sand. There's a reason you always see them demo it against keys or coins but never use sand or glide it across a gritty sidewalk like if you dropped it and it slides. There's plenty of forum threads where people talk about scratches they've gotten.
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I bought a 3 pack from Verizon and ordered some skinomies (spell?) Online. Took the Verizon one off today as it gathers a lot of smudges.
The way I see it, the average person won't scratch it naked. However, I've watched some drop test videos and this puppy cracks easy. So in my opinion, all a screen protector will do is keep those broken pieces intact, which will hold you over until you get a replacement.
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I am using the clear screen protector from Verizon. Pretty good although I can see fingerprints in low light. And it took me 4 tries (read: 4 of them) to finally get it right.
My GF had a Zag clear screen protector put on her Droid X at a mall kiosk. Those things are hard to install yourself but a Rep at the mall can do it in no time. It looks great. Had I known about this, I would have done that for my Razr.
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Has anyone found a screen protector that covers all of the glass, not just the screen? I'm looking for something smooth without that "orange peel" texture.
dantheman1291 said:
Has anyone found a screen protector that covers all of the glass, not just the screen? I'm looking for something smooth without that "orange peel" texture.
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Skinomi's do, but the wet application turned me off.
"Leave phone turned off for 24-48 hours" --- yeah right, pal.
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Otter box Defender Series sucks that is all.( Yes I am mad read my thread about it)
mistawolfe said:
Skinomi's do, but the wet application turned me off.
"Leave phone turned off for 24-48 hours" --- yeah right, pal.
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Yeah I really don't want to mess with a wet application either. Has anyone found a dry application screen protector that covers all of the glass portion of the phone?
dantheman1291 said:
Yeah I really don't want to mess with a wet application either. Has anyone found a dry application screen protector that covers all of the glass portion of the phone?
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The Steinheil Ultra Fine covers the whole screen on mine except for cutouts for the mic, camera and flash.
I'm not sure what you mean by 'dry'. It has a squeegee for getting out air, but there was no water involved in putting it on and no instructions about leaving the phone off like the other poster was saying with another brand.
It went on very easily - no problems at all - but it does come with two in a package so if you did have trouble you have a spare.
I really love the anti-glare and no fingerprints. I had the one on that came with my Otterbox defender and before that just the bare screen. Both of those had me constantly wiping smudges off and battling glare more than I realized until it was no longer an issue.
Has anyone tried the Skinomi Drytech for the razr (GSM International)? I'm not sure if it'll even fit the US version of the phone, but it looks like it might be worth checking out. I can't post the link yet, but searching "razr dry" on the skinomi website will bring it up first on the list.
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Yeah I really don't want to mess with a wet application either. Has anyone found a dry application screen protector that covers all of the glass portion of the phone?
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The wet application was fine.
Looked like crap after install (like I read) but looked much better in the morning. Ultimately, I ripped it off, as it leaves little half moon indents from fingernails. Can't have that.
Back to naked.
Anyone tried Seidio's yet? Had one for my x and liked it. Using Otterbox's now and its alright.
I use these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/130599715999

[Q] Is screen protector needed?

Since the Photon has gorilla glass, I don't understand why I would put a piece of plastic on the screen to protect it from scratches. Why are people buying screen protectors? Screen protectors were invented when the glass was prone to scratching.
rklurfeld said:
Since the Photon has gorilla glass, I don't understand why I would put a piece of plastic on the screen to protect it from scratches. Why are people buying screen protectors? Screen protectors were invented when the glass was prone to scratching.
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Because gorilla glass isn't scratch proof, its scratch resistant. I've already got a tiny chip on the face (barely noticeable) from accidentally dropping it flat on the face onto the floor at work (tile floor)
The phone feels better without one but the screen protector is a must. I just need to find the right one that doesn't interfere with the amazing feeling of my raw screen
rklurfeld said:
Since the Photon has gorilla glass, I don't understand why I would put a piece of plastic on the screen to protect it from scratches. Why are people buying screen protectors? Screen protectors were invented when the glass was prone to scratching.
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Also depends on what you do for a living, your activities, how you carry your phone, etc. I use one because my job requires me to be in the office and the field. However, others never use screen protectors on any phone and never get a scratch. I love how the screen feels without it but until I'm close to my upgrade date the protector is staying on.
I haven't used a screen protector for years ....treat it like a laptop
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kusanagi-sama said:
Because gorilla glass isn't scratch proof, its scratch resistant. I've already got a tiny chip on the face (barely noticeable) from accidentally dropping it flat on the face onto the floor at work (tile floor)
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1. What they said!
2. My last 4 phones as soon as I got them I walked immediately across the mall and got GhostArmour installed. Now I have OtterBox.
3. Although I treat Photon like 2-day old baby, I would not be caught dead without screen protector. I have sold all my phones for more than I paid from them and when I say "Not a scratch on it" I mean exactly that!
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1. What they said!
2. My last 4 phones as soon as I got them I walked immediately across the mall and got GhostArmour installed. Now I have OtterBox.
3. Although I treat Photon like 2-day old baby, I would not be caught dead without screen protector. I have sold all my phones for more than I paid from them and when I say "Not a scratch on it" I mean exactly that!
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And as a person that buys only phones without contract i want to thank you and everyone else that does this. Imho the 300 i paid for this mopho is a great deal
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ekrainey said:
And as a person that buys only phones without contract i want to thank you and everyone else that does this. Imho the 300 i paid for this mopho is a great deal
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$300.00? LMAO!
I paid $600.00 to tell Sprint "Give me the box and kiss my black a**, I'm not signing anything!
$50.00 for 32Gb Class 10 MicroSDHC Card I got in mail the same day.
$45.00 to have GhostArmor Installed.
$34.00 drinking at Fridays while GhostArmor Installed.
$39.00 back to Sprint because I wanted new leather case.
Subtract drinks, $734.00! da** skippy I will kick out a few $$$ for some protection!!! (But, before anyone calls me a sucker, I got $300.00 for Evo with SanDisk Class 2 32Gb!) So, $434.00, again, without drinks at Fridays but the joy of dissing Sprint!
i have used screen protectors on every, from my evo, to my ds, to point and shoots, if its got glass and its mobile, it has a protetor however i broke that with my mopho. it hat 2 almost invisible nicks on it when i bought it [off contract unblemished aside from those two nicks] for 250, with box and everything.
ive since noticed what i can best describe as swirl marks. they look like a bad orbital polish on a cars paint job. that being said its only noticable under bright light with the screen brightness down. so i just let auto brightness do its thing and i dont really notice them.
I like the anti glare ones i can't stand the shinyness and all the finger prints off the regular screen, drives me crazy, also i like the matte feel of them too.
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rklurfeld said:
Since the Photon has gorilla glass, I don't understand why I would put a piece of plastic on the screen to protect it from scratches. Why are people buying screen protectors? Screen protectors were invented when the glass was prone to scratching.
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good call, treat it like you would if you had a protector anyways and you will be fine
whatch ya dont get a airborne venereal disease
Naked for general use, freakin massive defender when needed. With the defender your phone doubles as a weapon
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Always a screen protector for me. Probably not necessary for me - it's usually in a dress shirt pocket, sometimes a holster.
But, once in a while, in a jeans pocket -- and all it takes is a few pieces of sand in a jeans pocket.... (Some of the harder mineral particles in sand are about all that appear to scratch Gorilla Glass)
Seidio screen protector all of the way!
I never bought a screen protector for my photon, was broke after buying it, but I don't feel the need to get one.
I usually don't like the feel of screen protectors, a lot I've tried stick too much. If I were going to buy one I'd get a Steinheil, used one on my Evo and it felt like the protector wasn't even there.
First, use a screen protector, later retracted, now, after two months - not a scratch. The main thing - the careful use!
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First, use a screen protector, later retracted, now, after two months - not a scratch. The main thing - the careful use!
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That's how I started lol! What the hell
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Screen Protector?

Just curious as to how many people use a screen protector on their TF. If you don't, how's your screen holding up?
I've had my transformer since black Friday and the screen has not one scratch and I take it to class everyday. I have a case on it too.
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I have dogs that like to jump on beds, so I use one just in case. Also I use one so I don't fret about my glass being dirty or when a girl with rings on is playing with it, I will always know I have a perfect glass behind the screen protector. Sadly my screen underneath has funky **** going on like light bleed and a discolored spot
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I don't have a screen protector, but I am looking into getting one.
I have a very tiny dot on the border of the glass which I don't like much, just in case.
But the problem is how to apply a screen protector!! on my HD2 with its 4.3" display I had too much difficulty to put a screen protector without leaving dust underneath it, on a 10" display it is impossible....
I don't use a screen protector and my screen is perfect.
Tough i always keep it docked, so i guess it helps a lot
mcbyte_it said:
I don't have a screen protector, but I am looking into getting one.
I have a very tiny dot on the border of the glass which I don't like much, just in case.
But the problem is how to apply a screen protector!! on my HD2 with its 4.3" display I had too much difficulty to put a screen protector without leaving dust underneath it, on a 10" display it is impossible....
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Biggest tip I can give is to apply the screen protector in the bathroom after running a hot shower to get the steam in the room to make the dust die down. Also, the bit of added moisture in the air helps to let you slide the screen protector around a bit before letting it become settled.
lightninjay said:
Biggest tip I can give is to apply the screen protector in the bathroom after running a hot shower to get the steam in the room to make the dust die down. Also, the bit of added moisture in the air helps to let you slide the screen protector around a bit before letting it become settled.
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I use clear tape to get dirt out from underneath. But yes bathroom helps although I don't make it steamy. The biggest problem I ran into was aligning the whole thing. One corner would always be off just a tad. I ended up trimming it a bit and I can't even tell.
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checking for videos on how to apply a screen protector, I found this video:
where can I find this Dust Isolation sheet ?!? it seems GREAT
I use a screen protector on my TF101 mainly because it reduces glare and the fingerprints come off easier and it feels smoother that the regular gorilla glass
My tf101 was a best buy display model. It didn't have a screen protector then and it doesn't have one now. I sell saltwater livestock for a living and I'm a mechanic on the side, so it frequently comes in contact with dirt, grease, and saltwater. Not a scratch on the screen. I use a targus case to protect the screen when its not in use.
Regarding putting a screen protector on. Its just like window tint fellas. Clean screen as best you can. Mix some hand soap and tap water in a spray bottle. Spray screen protector and device and apply screen protector. Now spray front side of screen protector. Use a credit card or rubber squeegee to squeegee the water out from under the protector. As the water comes out it will drag the dust with it. Keep a towel on hand to dry the device as the water runs out. You might see a little water left under the protector after squeegeeing but it will dry completely over the next few days so don't worry about it.
TF101 EOS JB v63 Guevor 700 @ 1.5
Steinheil ultra crystal on mine. Best on the market bar none, and dry install. Nice and easy with no liquid.
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crzycrkr said:
Steinheil ultra crystal on mine. Best on the market bar none, and dry install. Nice and easy with no liquid.
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its just too bad that SGP has no longevity... and by that I mean I can still get a martian fields and skinomi products for my old Touch Pro 2 but cant get a screen protector for either OR my TF101 through SGP/Steinheil...
When it comes to screen protectors for me its SGP/Steinheil then Martian Fields (then pretty much anyone else), but like I said, 8-12 Months later they drop it completely... so unless you stock up on them, be prepared to be screwed to find a different brand if you have an issue (I had my nephew destroy one of mine... I couldnt get my finger under the side but 2min with him and me not looking and it was off and bent in half )
My .02 anyway..
Hammerfest said:
its just too bad that SGP has no longevity... and by that I mean I can still get a martian fields and skinomi products for my old Touch Pro 2 but cant get a screen protector for either OR my TF101 through SGP/Steinheil...
When it comes to screen protectors for me its SGP/Steinheil then Martian Fields (then pretty much anyone else), but like I said, 8-12 Months later they drop it completely... so unless you stock up on them, be prepared to be screwed to find a different brand if you have an issue (I had my nephew destroy one of mine... I couldnt get my finger under the side but 2min with him and me not looking and it was off and bent in half )
My .02 anyway..
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I upgrade every year, so that doesn't concern me too much, but that's a good point. I also usually do buy an extra pack
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unnecessary i'd say.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUcJnwyCtes
projeto56 said:
unnecessary i'd say.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUcJnwyCtes
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And...you'd be wrong. All those things he did most likely wouldn't scratch regular glass. For the most part keys and coins aren't hard enough. What will scratch glass, gorilla or not, is sand. Sand and grit is everythere. If your hands are dirty its there. It there's lint in your pockets its there. That's the enemy of screens.
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And...you'd be wrong. All those things he did most likely wouldn't scratch regular glass. For the most part keys and coins aren't hard enough. What will scratch glass, gorilla or not, is sand. Sand and grit is everythere. If your hands are dirty its there. It there's lint in your pockets its there. That's the enemy of screens.
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I still had some fun when he sliced an Apple on it
Anyway, mine lives with the dock, so my screen isn't in contact with random dirty stuff.
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Had the transformer since it was first released. After a few months of ownership i tried the SGP ultra fine matte protector as the insane glare was starting to bother me. Had that on for a few months during which the screen nor the protector took any damage as i keep it docked when its not in use. Took it off 3 months ago and since then i've gotten one hairline scratch thats about a cm long, not noticeable unless you knew where it was.
I would say if you keep the thing docked and take care when cleaning the screen its not necessary to have a screen protector. However if you don't use a dock and the tablet is constantly exposed to any number of things that can scratch it, or you're not in the habit of taking good care of your gadgets then a screen protector might not be a bad idea.
Every time i see one of those glass scratch demos i facepalm as i've had quite a few devices that were supposed to be "scratch proof" get scratched by the most mundane things. Its all about angle, material, and force. I can slice a screen and not get a scratch but angle it a bit and give it more pressure and I bet i can get these screens to scratch pretty easily.
Scratch resistance is awesome in the lab, but in the real world there are just too many variables to be absolutely sure.
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Scratch resistance is awesome in the lab, but in the real world there are just too many variables to be absolutely sure.
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Says my Galaxy note.
Got some ugly scratches when I decided to use the flip cover case. Some sand or dirt got in between the glass and the leather cover. My heart is still broken because of it.
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So how do we feel about ZAGG screen protectors? I'm looking to put one on my Slider. In the past, I have been pleased with Caseen and their glareshatter screen protectors. Just wondering if there's any really recommended brands?
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So how do we feel about ZAGG screen protectors? I'm looking to put one on my Slider. In the past, I have been pleased with Caseen and their glareshatter screen protectors. Just wondering if there's any really recommended brands?
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I've used ZAGG a few times, once on my zune, once on my evo and again on my evo LTE. The original ZAGG product is one of those soft wet apply films that are a bit grippy compared to a hard plastic film protector. I hated it for my zune and i hated it for my evo because of the grippiness as well as the slight orange peel effect. Over time the zune's wore down enough so that it was smooth and had no orange peel, but that took about a year and only in the spots you swipe around to change tracks and volume. Same thing happened with my evo.
On the Evo LTE I was tempted to try zagg HD, which actually was much better than the original film in that it was a lot more clear and had less grip, but alas it was still a soft wet apply film and i just couldn't get used to it.
If you like the grippy texture then the zagg and similiar soft films last longer than the hard plastics. It seems like a love it or hate it situation for a lot of people, myself included.
I will always go with the hard plastic dry install as those are in my opinion easier to apply because you can hover over the screen and slowly lower it as opposed to sliding it around on liquid and then have to squeegee it all out later. Even if i have to replace it once every few months as opposed to once a year for the zagg, i will still stick with the hard plastics.

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