Does anyone use the X1 without screen protector? Does the screen scratch easily from normal use?
I had mine for more then a year and don't use screen protector don't have any problems
guess it depend on if one keep it in a pocket with keys or a lit cigar
I gave up on a screen protector ages ago, main thing is to never put keys in the same pocket, another trick is to make sure the screen is always facing towards your body when in a pocket, so if you lean against something the screen does not crack. There are a couple of tiny scratches on my screen, but don't affect performance, would only be a problem at resale time, but i tend to hand mine on rather than sell them.
If those digitizers (4$ from DealExtreme) works as expected, you won't need to use a protector for 2$
My screen protector basically looked like crap (peeling & mad scratches) after almost a year so I took it off. I ordered a few screen protectors and they will be arriving shortly. So for the time being I'm not using any protector and the screen looks awesome and doesn't scratch easily at all. It's been a week and no scratches yet (knock on wood). I generally follow the same rules as post #3 and am very mindful in what pocket I put my phone in. I kind of feel naked w/o a screen protector though, so I definitely need one just for the hell of it.
I prefer to have a screen protector for any phone (or any portable device) with a touchscreen. In any case, I am careful what I keep on my pocket.
Currently I'm using the Brando Screenprotector Ultra Clear which cost me €18 euro After about roughly 5 months of use it only contains a few VERY MINOR scratches which are hardly visible at all. No pealing issues either so I'm happy, lol.
i played around with screen protectors for a while and finally found one i liked. i tried a bunch of cheapo ones, they would scratch easily, and impaired the touchscreen's responsiveness. i finally shelled out $6 a piece for a super high quality one, precut for the X1, and it's amazing. you can't tell it's on, and the phone acts as if it was never there. you can literally rub knives on it and it will never even show a hint of a scratch.
up until i found this high quality one, i settled for using the phone without a screen protector. i figured a new LCD was $100, and with those $4 digitizers, who cares right? well, the high quality screen protector i use now resists fingerprints and dirt like i've never seen. after a day of using the phone naked, it looks like a 5 year old rubbed his morning grease pile of eggs and bacon all over it. now, i can use my screen for weeks and it still looks cleaner than anything i've ever seen.
I hate screen protectors xD My screen is without any scratches...for sure with the a screen protector its saver, but they always look: Uaaagghhh...hate them^^
Some little scratches look better then a screen protector. But my x1 looks very good
If you want to sell your phone after a year and you want to get as much as possible, then use a screen protector
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I use an foil from Vestas. Its about 1mm thick and self glueing. I did cut it by myself. 2 weeks ago i had to send in my phone, so i removed the foil and no scratches at all.But the Cover of the phone did look like an Battlefield. ( the Phone did fall aprox. 40 times to the ground, also an hardone with little sharp stones directly on the display).Also no problems using the touchscreen.
recomendation: handle the phone with care, and the advices given in posts above.
I for my part know i am not very careful with mobile devices, so i carry it alltime in an belt bag with bt headphone, so i dont need to put it out all the time.
i use a screen protector called "durasec" from a company called hightec. had one on my X1 for nearly a year and still not a mark on it. its some kind of self healing pvc or something. its also the perfect thickness to bring the x1 screen flush to the body of the phone. cost me about £9. theyre of extremely high quality, very precisely cut. i got mine from ebay but they also have their own website.theyre a german company and provide screen protectors for almost anything and ship worldwide. highly recommended.
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i bought some screen protectors from chinese ebay some time ago. until than i used X1 for abouth half a year and it was withouth scratches on the screen. then i put this screen protector on my phone in a couple of hours it was all scrached because of the stylus it was all marked with lines and gestures. this ****ty screan protector was demaged more in a coulpe of hours then X1 screen was in half a year... then i got the well known issue with th phone when sliding out the screen it faded black. i send the phone back to the shop to repair this dreadfull issue now im gettin a new X1 for free. It did take them around 60 days to get me a new one. but still im getting a new one for free (LIFE IS GOOD). Im happy they didnt get me X2 couse i like X1 more.
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i bought some screen protectors from chinese ebay some time ago. until than i used X1 for abouth half a year and it was withouth scratches on the screen. then i put this screen protector on my phone in a couple of hours it was all scrached because of the stylus it was all marked with lines and gestures. this ****ty screan protector was demaged more in a coulpe of hours then X1 screen was in half a year... then i got the well known issue with th phone when sliding out the screen it faded black. i send the phone back to the shop to repair this dreadfull issue now im gettin a new X1 for free. It did take them around 60 days to get me a new one. but still im getting a new one for free (LIFE IS GOOD). Im happy they didnt get me X2 couse i like X1 more.
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Are screen protectors somehow related to this issue? This post makes it sound like there is a connection. If so, I'm not going to bother with a screen protector.
I use an invisible shield screen protector, been on a year now and looks perfect. I used a cheap screen protector first and that lasted about two weeks before being covered in scratches.
I put Zagg on mine not just the screen but th back too zagg shields are scratch proof and it will give you better grip too.
I used a screen protector for months. Didn't get scratched up, but it was annoying for a few reasons:
There was a sub-millimeter gap around the screen. So now it wasn't just the bezel, there was a tiny valley which was a magnet for dust and gunk.
In spite of my best effort on application, a piece of dust got under it and was forever annoying me.
The clarity of the screen was noticably reduced, even when the screen protector was brand new.
Though it was a pretty high-spec one, it still made the touch-screen slightly less sensitive than before.
It kept my X1 pristine for a few months - and so was hardly a waste of money; but having removed it, life is so much better.
I use my X1 for 10 months now without any screen protector -- I really hate those.
The screen does have a few tiny scratches, but only visible under proper light and proper angle (one has to look for them to see them). Absolutely invisible when the back-light is on and during normal use.
I'm careful to carry only soft things in the same pocket as my X1 and that's the only screen protection it needs
Why don't use screen protector for your phone, for me, it is a must to have items. Protect the phone well for long term using
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Leooooooo said:
Why don't use screen protector for your phone, for me, it is a must to have items. Protect the phone well for long term using
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my x1 is over 1 year and a am not using screen protector... my screen is really messed up and a lot of scratches, but only visible under proper light and proper angle!!!
1. Don`t have it in your pocket whit out a screen protector or ....()
2. Don`t drop it to the ground
3. Don`t point at the screen whit a burning laser, bot whit a 5mw OR 200 whit the lens in not in a burning posision you can control the screen white the laser...
I don't use a screen protector because it looks so obvious that you have one. I just take good care of my phone and I put it in a case when not in use.
I personally never used screen protector, and despite little scratches you can't even see, the display is fine after year of use (unlike the housing... damn cracks )
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So I've just adjusted my anti smudge (matt effect) screen protector, washed it off and re-applied but I couldn't help notice how vivid the screen looks without a screen protector on. I remember talk when I got my Hero that you didn't need a protector due to the coating on the screen. Is this the case with the Nexus One?
How simple would it be, if I did scratch the screen (I don't think I would, I never put it in a pocket with anything else in for example) to have just the screen replaced? Can I take it to a shop, do I have to send it away? Is it expensive? How long could it take?
How about you guys? I just automatically order and apply a screen protector, am I in the minority or majority?
I've always been a strong supporter of screen protectors. You can get a decent quality protector for a measly $2-$3. Once you take your time to install it (using tape to remove *any* imperfections), it will last for quite some time on your phone.
If the protectors peel off of your phone quickly, then either the protector is crappy quality, the installation wasn't great, or more importantly, your phone is being subjected to physical torture. If the protector is rubbing off the phone, then be happy there is even a protector on the screen. If it wasn't there, a lot of the "rubbage" would have been directed onto the screen itself causing micro-scratches, or worse. Get a crystal clear if you do not like the matte-blur of the anti-glare film.
It's like insurance. You get it just in case something were to go wrong, but hope that it doesn't. A $3, and 10 minute investment is worth not having to deal with the stress/financial burden of finding and paying for a screen replacement, and dealing with the thought of, "if I only had purchased a screen protector..."
(Also, it can help when it comes time to sell the phone)
LOL, what were you doing with the phone?!? vibrate function?
in answer to OP, i used to, i took it off.
I've not used a screen protector since I ditched my sidekick II many years ago. Manged to use my HTC Dream for well over a year and my CDMA Hero for about 6 months and now my N1 for about 3 months with zero scratches or anything on any of the phones. I've NEVER had the thought of "oh no i wish i would've gotten a screen protector" but every time i look down at that beautiful screen on my N1 i'm glad i DON'T have one.
Be careful with your phone, it IS like a $600 gadget, treat it as such.
Simply put, no you don't need a screen protector. Check this video out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfqwKa4bT74
If you're careful with your phone and you're mostly just worried about whether keys in your pocket will scratch up the screen, you should be fine without one. That said, a screen protector is only a few bucks and I think it's an investment worth making for a $600 phone. It doesn't hinder the touchscreen's sensitivity and it doesn't hurt having another layer of protection on there.
Also I find that I have better success selling a phone if I ship it with the screen protector and say that it has been on the device since day one. Just IMO
I use an invisible shield screen protector purely for the reduced problem of fingerprints.
I found I was forever having to wipe the screen without the protector.
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I use an invisible shield screen protector purely for the reduced problem of fingerprints.
I found I was forever having to wipe the screen without the protector.
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Honestly, this is the only reason I want to get a screen protector. I hate having to clean the screen constantly. Apparently I have greasy fingers. Are there any screen protectors that someone would recommend to avoid finger prints?
I used a well-thought-of static matte finish protector for a couple of weeks. I was trying to reduce glare in bright conditions.
PROs:
It DOES reduce glare (see CONs for why this really wasn't all that...)
It makes using Swype much nicer.
The negative effect on touch sensitivity was really very slight.
It reduces fingerprinting, but it doesn't make the phone immune from grubbiness
CONs:
The Nexus experience is MUCH less vivid with the protector in place.
Even though glare is reduced, usability in really bright (read - outdoor in the sun) conditions was not significantly improved.
I don't use a case, so the protector got noticeably scratched.
You would be hard-pressed to significantly scratch the glass screen, except by trying to do it.
I ditched the protector after about 2 weeks, and like the phone better without it.
I ordered a BSE kit for mine since it was less than $10 and I thought I'd give it a try, I haven't installed it yet simply because I don't like the shinny finish of it. I was considering putting it on the screen only for finger print reduction (anyone know if it makes a difference there?)
As for the rest of the phone, has anyone managed to scratch the soft touch material on the back or had it start to peel? The same material is used on the controls of a lot of cars and its known to peel quite easily.
I'm not fond of screen protectors. Screen seems durable enough if you treat your phone with proper care.
Hey everyone,
I recently purchases a custom zagg skin and the invsibleSHIELD ,
The zaggskin is easy to put on the back of your HD2 , its a little bit smaller, but that makes the process of putting it on easier (It took me like 2 min?),
Before the invsibleSHIELD I tried various screen-protectors , but I always had bubbles or dust underneath them.
With the invsibleSHIELD I just followed instructions , and volla , no airbubles, no dust , its makes the screen even brighter.
One negative point about it, its pricey , i ordered mine during Memorial Day (50 percent off),
Regards,
PS: Sorry for my bad english
How can a cover make the screen brighter? Are these skins polarized or something? I'm curious.
All this is rubbish, I understand the need for a big silicon or hard cover to protect your phone from drops but what is the point of the invisible shield when you cant scratch the phone anyway. There is no way it can make the screen brighter, or make you see better in the sun.
Some screen protector companies even claimed that only the person looking right at the device can see the screen, so therefore if someone was trying to peak over to see what you are doing they couldn't, well I ordered that and obviously it is not true not even slightly dimmed from the sides. so don't believe everything they say.
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i wont take the chance of scratching my screen even if its impossible
invisible shield is not only on the front but on the back too.
its less sensitive for oily fingerprints - maybe that is why it looks a little bit brighter than without. before i had it, it was difficult to see in sunlight and now its better.
plus, the device wont slip of your hand, again do to the back cover.
so, i recommend invisible shield sincerely
cheers
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My zagg sheild pretty much rendered my HD2 useless. The screen was really desensitized way too much. I'm not surprised...the zagg shield is so thick and durable that if I didn't have to "touch use" my screen, it would have been perfect. I ended up tearing of the $20+ protector and discarding it...
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My zagg sheild pretty much rendered my HD2 useless. The screen was really desensitized way too much. I'm not surprised...the zagg shield is so thick and durable that if I didn't have to "touch use" my screen, it would have been perfect. I ended up tearing of the $20+ protector and discarding it...
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No problems here, and the screen protector isn't that thick, its just even thick like any other screen protector ,
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All this is rubbish, I understand the need for a big silicon or hard cover to protect your phone from drops but what is the point of the invisible shield when you cant scratch the phone anyway. There is no way it can make the screen brighter, or make you see better in the sun.
Some screen protector companies even claimed that only the person looking right at the device can see the screen, so therefore if someone was trying to peak over to see what you are doing they couldn't, well I ordered that and obviously it is not true not even slightly dimmed from the sides. so don't believe everything they say.
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The HD2 screen can be scratched, there are examples of it on this forum, just search.
Spending $10-20 on a quality screen protector is probably the cheapest insurance you could get to protect your screen if/when you scratch the protector and the scratch becomes unbearable, spend $10-20 on a new one
Though Ive not seen one before for mobile phones, there are privacy screens for laptop/desktop monitors. These screens significantly blur the image unless you are directly in front of the screen, if you tilt the screen more than 10degrees or so the screen will blur. These are used a lot in medical/financial institutions, sensitive departments within companies like HR. Ive seen these appearing on ATMs now too
I will agree there is no protector that will make your screen "brighter" that's just about impossible, anything put over the screen is actually going to attenuate any light coming though it, though it may not be perceivable. Certain protectors may eliminate screen glare, making the screen easier to see in certain lighting conditions
ohhh yeah, believe me the screen CAN be scratched! got two very nice ones to prove it. lol
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The HD2 screen can be scratched, there are examples of it on this forum, just search. ....
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Well about the brighter , i have the the shield now for a week, the screen looks better because there are no fingerprints on the screen , further its scrolls smoother
Sorry but I'd stay clear from Zagg's Invisible Shiled as it is not really effective nor fully stand their claim "as advertised".
After 3-4 months of use (in tropical countries or desert areas), the sands/dirts snug into the linings, then started to peel off little by little.
Had this product on my Fuze and then my Topaz a while back, not very happy about it.
The only good things about the product is (1)fancy retail packaging, and (2)their screen protector. Sorry.
This cover is useless. I removed it after a couple of hours. What's the use of having a screen protector that doesn't cover the whole screen? Apart from the fact that it makes the screen look ugly.
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This cover is useless. I removed it after a couple of hours. What's the use of having a screen protector that doesn't cover the whole screen? Apart from the fact that it makes the screen look ugly.
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It needs to sit for at least 12 or more hours to let the solution and bubbles disappear. If you had it on for a couple of hours and not days, then you did not read the instructions If applied properly you should not see it. If it looks ugly, it was not done properly or you did not let it cure long enough before using the device.
I have noticed that not all of the plastic used with Zagg products seem to be the same. I have applied one on my Tilt2 (aka. Touch Pro 2) and it did not feel like the texture of an "orange peal" like I have seen written in some reviews. I no longer have the Invisa Shield on the screen as it started to come up on the edges by the chrome phone edging causing lint, dust, etc. to collect under. I also noticed it turn a slight yellow. The colour change was odd as I don't smoke or hang out with smokers. It could be from rubbing against the lining of my leather case I kept it in (although it has a black lining).
At my work we have a Zagg promo for Apple iPads and this is where I have come across the "orange peal" texture on a few of the installs. I don't think it is due to improper install as we always use the same solution and method of install for each one.
In short:
the pros: it protects well against scratches and minimizes the look of finger prints
the cons: could gain a yellow tinge after several months, not easy to remove dust/dirt if it gets under edges, and not easy to apply first time around for most.
My advice for capacitive screens is to not spend lots on a screen protector. The cheep vinyl protectors may not look as good but will work just as well. Remember: all capacitive screens are made of glass which will not scratch under normal use. If you keep your phone in your pocket, the chances for scratching will increase as sand or tiny bits of gravel can collect in the lining and rub against the screen. Even keys can scratch if enough pressure is applied. For those who saw the YouTube HD2 scratch test, did you see how much pressure was applied to the keys, knife, and scissors? Not enough to scratch it, add enough and it will...
Dangerously said:
It needs to sit for at least 12 or more hours to let the solution and bubbles disappear. If you had it on for a couple of hours and not days, then you did not read the instructions If applied properly you should not see it. If it looks ugly, it was not done properly or you did not let it cure long enough before using the device.
I have noticed that not all of the plastic used with Zagg products seem to be the same. I have applied one on my Tilt2 (aka. Touch Pro 2) and it did not feel like the texture of an "orange peal" like I have seen written in some reviews. I no longer have the Invisa Shield on the screen as it started to come up on the edges by the chrome phone edging causing lint, dust, etc. to collect under. I also noticed it turn a slight yellow. The colour change was odd as I don't smoke or hang out with smokers. It could be from rubbing against the lining of my leather case I kept it in (although it has a black lining).
At my work we have a Zagg promo for Apple iPads and this is where I have come across the "orange peal" texture on a few of the installs. I don't think it is due to improper install as we always use the same solution and method of install for each one.
In short:
the pros: it protects well against scratches and minimizes the look of finger prints
the cons: could gain a yellow tinge after several months, not easy to remove dust/dirt if it gets under edges, and not easy to apply first time around for most.
My advice for capacitive screens is to not spend lots on a screen protector. The cheep vinyl protectors may not look as good but will work just as well. Remember: all capacitive screens are made of glass which will not scratch under normal use. If you keep your phone in your pocket, the chances for scratching will increase as sand or tiny bits of gravel can collect in the lining and rub against the screen. Even keys can scratch if enough pressure is applied. For those who saw the YouTube HD2 scratch test, did you see how much pressure was applied to the keys, knife, and scissors? Not enough to scratch it, add enough and it will...
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How many times there have to be said that this capacitive screen is not made from GLASS, there are enough people one the web which HD2 got scratched, believe they will scratch
I have the full body zagg skin. Gotta say it's great. Simple to apply and really keeps the device from getting scratched. Even protects the corner. Don't get what the complaint above was about. It covers the screen so wtf are you talking about? Only thing I wish they'd fix is that you can't apply a skin or case over it. If you do it'll get stuck to it unless it's like a cloth case or something. Hope they fix that issue one day. Still not bad, plus I did like the OP and ordered on Memorial Day for like 12 dollars.
How does it cover the Back ?
in 3 parts does it ?
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How does it cover the Back ?
in 3 parts does it ?
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ya, but it does not cover 100 percent
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ya, but it does not cover 100 percent
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Can someone post some pics
front & back to get a idea how it looks
Thanks
Glue softens
I have to say I was happy for around 5 months - until it started to get warmer. Then the glue started to soften and smear out from under the shield. It made the screen look a bit of a mess and ultimatly the corners started to flap about because all of the glue had gone. Contacted Zagg customer support and they admitted this can happen when warm and humid. They suggested I use their replacement service but why should I pay around 6€ for postage in both directions if as soon as it gets warm it will be a mess again. Not very impressed. I'll stick to the electrostatic screen shields in the future. Can anybody recommend one?
Im super, super careful with my phones and i did carry my Nexus One with case but without a screen protector.
why? because i knew that accidents happen and a good looking case will help in case i drop my phone.
now, talking about screen protectors, i really dont like them.
takes away the beauty of the screen specially S screen.
i never got a scratch on my nexus one, carry the phone is my pocket by itself or on my bag when going to work.
can u guys tell me if im safe not using a screen protector.
This is not the nexus one, there our people that got their phone's screen scratch by staring at it.
get a screen protector - clarivue is what im using, no orange peel nor touch issues. Screen looks great! couldn't notice a difference with the naked glass.
(Had also the cheap ones from ebay - yaak!)
I don't think anyone has reported that they scratch their screen YET. The battery cover is a different story tho....
IMO, I would not want to use screen protector. I have used my Hero for over a year without screen protector. Due to it's chin, it never touch the surface. The screen is coated to reduce finger prints (though it does not eliminate finger prints totally it is still pretty good compare to my friends' i phones with screen protector) and since it is curve screen it should not touch the surface when you drag on the table, face down just like my current hero. My nexus S will be arriving in a few days and I don't inted to get one.
+1 for clarivue, you forget it's on your phone after a while.
The Nexus S screen scratches as easily as any other screen, Gorilla Glass or not. If you thought you were safe with the Nexus One, don't buy one for the Nexus S.
It is not the screen that scratches while you look at it, it is the battery cover. So I would recommend a case, but you were already going to buy one I see.
If you really want a screen protector, go with a super clear one like Clarivue or Seidio. But I won't buy one. It is glass after all, and the anti-smudge layer won't work when you have a screen protector, of course.
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Due to it's chin, it never touch the surface. The screen is coated to reduce finger prints (though it does not eliminate finger prints totally it is still pretty good compare to my friends' i phones with screen protector) and since it is curve screen it should not touch the surface when you drag on the table, face down just like my current hero.
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Recommend you guys read about the oleophobic coating... I'm sure the glass is quite scratch resistant but the coating seems to be easily worn off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902132
Pics on page 2 and 3. I've seen this first hand with my first Nexus S. I've since exchanged and my new one hasn't shown this problem so it might have been a defect from the factory since I don't actually know if mine wore off while I had it or if it was like that the whole time and I just noticed it later.
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Recommend you guys read about the oleophobic coating... I'm sure the glass is quite scratch resistant but the coating seems to be easily worn off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=902132
Pics on page 2 and 3. I've seen this first hand with my first Nexus S. I've since exchanged and my new one hasn't shown this problem so it might have been a defect from the factory since I don't actually know if mine wore off while I had it or if it was like that the whole time and I just noticed it later.
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Well the guy who started the topic and exchange his Nexus S three times
was using rubbing alcohol to clean the screen.
i dont know what other chemical he used.
personally I think screen protectors are one of the biggest scams in the cell phone industry
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Well the guy who started the topic and exchange his Nexus S three times
was using rubbing alcohol to clean the screen.
i dont know what other chemical he used.
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Lol, why would you clean your phone with alcohol or any other chemical, when there is an oleophobic coating on the display? I mean, that's the purpose of the oleophobic coating, right? It is there so you don't need to use chemicals to clean your display...
I don't like to use any case for my phone. I have not been using any case for 3-4 previous phones. Normally the back of the screen start to scarch due to vibration. I never put my phone into vibration when I place it on hard surface. I never put my phone together with other object such as key or coins in same pocket. The only time I use vibration when the phone is in pocket.
Some time I even joke to my friends that hero does not need screen protector because it has built in screen protection (chin that make screen never touch the surface) and even drag it on the table. My NS is arriving in a few days time. I don't think I'll be using any screen protector.
When I bought my Epic 4G a few months ago, I got talked into getting one of the screen protectors they sell at the Sprint Store. I hated it. It made the screen look dull and made it feel not right to touch. I took it off and decided never to buy another screen protector.
Then, I got my SNS and I got a case for it but I was amazed how quickly the screen accumulated fingerprints. I broke down and got Ghost Armor and now, I don't even use the case I bought for it. I love it. The phone feels so great naked and I love it.
The case with the coating coming off isn't necessarily due to using chemicals. If that were the case, the whole screen would've been affected, not just those few spots that were pictured.
My first NS had similar spots being affected and I never used anything on the screen other than a microfiber cloth.
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Lol, why would you clean your phone with alcohol or any other chemical, when there is an oleophobic coating on the display? I mean, that's the purpose of the oleophobic coating, right? It is there so you don't need to use chemicals to clean your display...
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Can anyone say me a good screenprotector thanks
PS: I'm living in germany
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Can anyone say me a good screenprotector thanks
PS: I'm living in germany
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You don't need screenprotector for this phone, bcuz i think it has gorilla glass. I've been using this phone for 8 months now, but still no scratches.
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I bought and a couple of times they have saved my screen , I bought them on ebay on Italian sites, you must be careful to have this form, look at pictures in the link ,there are different types ,with few cutters are better.
I have to agree that there very few situations where screen protector will help at all.
Only if you actually grinding the screen on sand or metal edges there will be use.
In reality a silicon or TPE bumper will give you much better protection.
I mean the gorilla glass really WORKS on this phone, being so lightweight there is hardly any pressure when you put out down. Off out falls from high enough nothing will save it.
I only have couple of little scratches and they are self inflicted (cutter knife ) to see the actual force that starts to make visible damage.
P.s. And not to sound out of idea i actually had couple of protectors. One was utter rubbish and peeled within a week. The other was good, stuck alright and was hard (ish) enough but there was some obvious loss of sensitivity of the screen - more often undetected button touch, wrong button etc.
So ended taking it of.
I prefer some (possible) scratches but responsive screen and less reflection and natural colours.
I've been using on my phone a Clear screen protector for a month,
But the problem is that the screen protector isn't smooth and it's hard to slip the finger on this screen protector.
Therefore, I've purchased a matte screen protector, once I'll receive it, I will write a review about it, but I've already seen it, and it's so smooth.
I used to have a nice 20+€ screen protector on the phone for about two or three months, then it lost the touch after it gained a few scratches so I took it off and was going to buy a new one.. that was more than 3 months ago and still haven't needed a protector for my screen, over 3 months "unprotected" no bag no silicon, nothing and still 0 scratches. one doesn't really need a protector with this screen.
I had my phone since 1 month, it got some hardly noticeable scratches :S
It sucks... I have to get a screen protector now..
Got a screen protector with a silicon case from ebay for a few euros and the protector is already on it for 6 months and seems to be glued onto it (so excellent one) and the silicon case saved my phone a few times already from being seriously scratched or broken. Worth the few euros for sure, especially if you want to sell it one day (now it is still as new)!!!
I use screen protector. I bought 5 for a bunch of euros. Even with Gorila Glass it's never to much protection
I think we don't need any screen protector.. gorilla glass is too good on our black.. you can see many videos in youtube about gorilla glass durability
Been using 3$ anti-glare for all this time
So far so good
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Anyone have tried the invisible shield full protection ?
I....use invisible shield.....from ZAGG.The screen protector is not so good.Its litle "sticky"wnen toy touch him.The all telephone is like "fake"on toch.But protetion is realy amazing..
after i read this thread, took out my screen protector form OB. Now my device looks as good as new. Forgotten how beautiful the screen is without screen protector on it.
Personally I like a anti fingerprint screen protector on my OB... I know gorilla glass is very nice and strong. but I hate it to be super smooth resulting in super sensitive touch. With a screen protector it is not so smooth and I can do some pin point accuracy on the touch screen.
i recomented this...:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-Clear-Sc...od=261030825807&ps=63&clkid=46302645163578749
No matter what CPU and other specs your phone have you will always look at the screen and I want the best of it. For that reason I'll rather take the risk of taking extra care of the naked screen than even a 5% compromise of screen clarity due to the screen protector. What's the point of the IPS technology if the cover will reduce it to normal LCD or Pentile quality.
Hi!
I am planning not to use any protective case/covers etc. accessories for my phone. Is it bad idea? Will Samsung S7 edge look like crap soon or it is scratch resistant and will keep nice look even after few months?
How does your phone looks like now after not using any protective covers? Could you post pictures and aprox time of usage?
Thank you, deff_ins
2 months - no protection , I'm carrying it in a pocket without other things like money or keys . No scratches at all , only fingerprints all over
Im a diehard screenprotector and case guy. Since I had been having so many problems finding a curved protector that sticks, and the ones that dont cover the edge looked like crap, I decided 2 months ago to go without a protector. I have a case that shows the edges well, and covers the frame nice.
After two months I finally have a 1/2 inch scratch on the face...nothing too bad and I will live with it...not sure how it happened but the glass has held up pretty well considering I am not a desk guy and am always using and doing things with my phone outside.
Overall Im surprised the glass has done well. That being said, and now that I have a scratch, I will be looking to get a protector again.
deff_ins said:
Hi!
I am planning not to use any protective case/covers etc. accessories for my phone. Is it bad idea? Will Samsung S7 edge look like crap soon or it is scratch resistant and will keep nice look even after few months?
How does your phone looks like now after not using any protective covers? Could you post pictures and aprox time of usage?
Thank you, deff_ins
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Well, good luck with living dangerously. I have my S7 Edge with the LED cover now for 8 months. During that time I dropped it 3 times. The first time the screen and digitizer were broken. The display replacement cost me Euro 260. 10 days after the repair, it dropped out of my pocket again. Invariably, it always lands on the screen because the LED cover flips open when it falls. Display glass cracked but digitizer still intact. After the first accident I had ordered a tampered glass screen protector from Hongkong. It arrived only 2,5 months later. When I finally got it and tried to fit it, half the display was unresponsive. When I tried to remove the glass protector the phone slipped out of my hand and dropped on the tiled kitchen floor. Guess what happened. Part of the display AND the glass protector shattered. The lucky part is, the upper right corner of the display which was cracked before got shattered. The display is still useable. I actally got used to the broken display. My hope is that in the new year the price for a new display might come down a bit. As I'm not planning to buy another expensive phone anytime soon, a second display replacement is probably the cheapest option.
Bottomline: Yes the S7E is a bloody fragile phone! Depending on the individual clumsiness, it is virtually impossible to assume that you will never drop it over an extended period. If you want to have solid protection you have to go for these hideous army style covers but they make the phone look like a monsterous thing. I like covers with functionality like the LED or S View covers but they only protect the edges and backside of the phone.
The Bottomline of the bottomline: Maybe I shouldn't have bought such an expensive and fragile phone in the first place. End of story. Cheers LJ
Back near camera cracked on mine even though I've never dropped it, had to put a skin on it to hide the crack. Also it has a mark on the main screen, suspect coinage in my pocket done that
Never used a case, I've had mine since two weeks after the release. I always carry it in my pocket with my keys and other stuff. Dropped it only once, no scratches cracks or any other damage.
Been using Carol Blue for 2 months. I slapped a dbrand skin on the back the 1st week so I can use it naked and not worry about back glass scratches.
At office and work, I go naked. Out and about, I put on spigen rugged case. Very easy to put on and off and slim enough and plenty protection.
The front screen now has few minor scratches on it. No idea how that happened. I'm very careful with my phone.
I just put armorsuit screen protector on it and it works PERFECT. loving the phone and how it feels in the hand. Amazing. I now have dbrand skin on back and screen protector on the front. Totally protected from scratches when going with no case at home and office.
i never ever used a case in my life. it hides the beautiful lines of the device
Take it from someone who has been through the process of having the screen replaced - use protection!
I dropped it on its face, from toilet height (yes, I was on the bog after a long night shift!) and before turning it over I just knew it was bad. You hear 30 seconds of cracking noises as they tear through the display glass slowly whilst you contemplate your stupidity at the 'oh s**t' moment you just found yourself in.
Cost me £50 in excess as I was insured luckily, however with no insurance you're looking at £200 ball park.
I actually had the LED case on at the time. That did naff all in protecting the screen. Flip cases really should have some sort of auto close feature! Might have been enough to save the screen if so!
I always thought about going without anything, but I love the led case to much. I don't know how so many people have broken theirs while also using this case, I've dropped it more times than I can count. Even especially since I typically keep the phone on my lap when driving, so I tend to open the door, stand up, and find it on the asphalt ground.
I still even have the square sticker on the back of my phone. No scratches, no breaks, perfect.
Update : just wanted to update my previous post with this new information. I ordered and received the ArmorSuit screen protector for my S7 Edge. I have never used a wet screen protector before and I have never found an edge screen protector that sticks or works either in the dry form or the tempered glass.
I watched the video on installation. it took me about 10 minutes to put it on. I let it air dry for another 15 minutes then using a hair dryer on low setting I got the sides to easily adhere to the screen. Left it overnight, put on my I-Blason edge case. I have never been so happy as I have with this screen protector on it looks amazing. Edges stick perfectly.
I'm glad to have my screen protected again and the case on ..I just don't think it's worth taking the chance with such an expensive device. I lived on the edge for a few months with nothing on it, but I'm glad I have something back on it now.
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Update : just wanted to update my previous post with this new information. I ordered and received the ArmorSuit screen protector for my S7 Edge. I have never used a wet screen protector before and I have never found an edge screen protector that sticks or works either in the dry form or the tempered glass.
I watched the video on installation. it took me about 10 minutes to put it on. I let it air dry for another 15 minutes then using a hair dryer on low setting I got the sides to easily adhere to the screen. Left it overnight, put on my I-Blason edge case. I have never been so happy as I have with this screen protector on it looks amazing. Edges stick perfectly.
I'm glad to have my screen protected again and the case on ..I just don't think it's worth taking the chance with such an expensive device. I lived on the edge for a few months with nothing on it, but I'm glad I have something back on it now.
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Yep, Armorsuit is awesome.
Lepa79 said:
Yep, Armorsuit is awesome.
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Yep, wet screen protector work awesome with edge . now using zagg screen protector and led cover close 3 month and no scratch
I wish I took a picture of the device I just returned. Dropped it and it fell on a rock. Ugly circular crack and a first the phone still functioned but after about a week my screen just went haywire and would only turn on after multiple power on and offs.
It was all bad lol