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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 )
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 ,
Munto said:
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
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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?
Is it really necessary to put a screen protector on my Nook Color, or is the screen pretty durable?
I don't want to put anything on it that will lessen the sensitivity of the capacitive screen.
Thanks.
Obviously you run more of a risk without one, but I feel the same way you do about the sensitivity...I personally use a cover that folds open like a book (as opposed to a pouch), so that protects it just fine in transit, while leaving the screen bare when in use.
I also figure the risks are a bit different for this vs a cell phone, since you're not carrying it around with your pocket (with your car keys), moving around a lot while using it, etc...
So yeah...if you're paranoid, you can use one, but due to the nature of the device I feel its screen isn't really at risk. Plus it does seem pretty durable.
I don't think it is necessary. However, I heard the protector will make your screen darker. If you think the screen is too bright even when you set to the low brightness, then get a screen protector.
I have a case, but I don't think it is necessary either if you don't carry outside of your home.
I got myself a clear screen protector just because i couldn't find an anti glare one. I prefer to use one because
1)Its easy to clean the screen protector than the nook screen
2)The clear one does not make any difference in screen quality afaik. I hear the anti glare one makes it a little darker
3)the obvious worry about scratching the screen but thats really not a major issue due to the nature of the device.
I have a screen protector on mine. And notice no difference to the touch screen sensitivity. Its also a piece of mind. Cause if i scratch my screen by accident all i have to do is replace my screen protector.
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Have always used protectors on touch screens myself. Subscribe to better to have one and not need it than need one and not have it. Get a good one and sensitivity should not be affected.
I prefer the matte feel of the screen protector vs bare glass. I think it goes without saying that a device with such a large surface of glass has a greater chance of being marred in some way.
Yeah, don't cheap out. Get a zagg or similar one that isn't just a 10 cent cheapo from China and you get minimal to no reduction in sensitivity, while actually keeping your screen clearer because there aren't smudges, scuffs, and fingerprints all over the screen.
I have the Barnes and Noble anti-glare screen protector, and it makes a significant difference if you plan on using it in sunlight.
A screen protector seems to help/resolve the complaint that many have about the screen being too sensitive and of it being sensitive to dirt & moisture .. my experience says it helps quite a bit ...
I have the B&N Anti-Glare Screen protector and I have no noticeable decline in touch sensitivity. Easy to clean and looks great in Stock mode or with the Nookie Froyo.
I have a non glare protector... I like it better, personal preference.
i use a protector simply because it has a matte surface.. i hate glossy surfaces (ie the nook's virgin screen)
i got mine for $3 shipped on ebay and it fits and looks great
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I have the Barnes and Noble anti-glare screen protector, and it makes a significant difference if you plan on using it in sunlight.
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Not only that, but fingerprints are almost a thing of the past.
I will have this phone in two weeks. Do I need a clear screen protector? Or does it stay looking relatively good?
I also just got this phone and I think you should get one. Better safe than sorry. As this scree. Isn't gorilla glass so I won't really take my chances. In my old captivate and even my i9000 I had one.
Always a good practice and keeps resale value higher when screen is mint.
i've had it since launch day with no screen protector in my pocket, no scratches, same with my two previous phones none of which had gorilla glass
I vote no screen protector but don't put it in your trouser pocket with a bunch of keys and then sit down - the screen cracks
I don't use a screen protector for the protective qualities, but rather for the antifingerprint features, just makes the device look cleaner, repels glare as well.
You can answer this question yourself. Did you have a screen protector on your previous phone (with glass display)? If not, did you feel safe? If yes, don't buy one for the Nexus S. One screen doesn't scratch faster than another. Gorilla Glass maybe helps a little, but it's there to prevent cracking, not scratches.
Keep in mind that the Nexus S has a curved display. This actually DOES help a lot to prevent scratches, a lot more than Gorilla Glass.
This screen isn't like old ones. Most previous android phones didn't have an oleophobic coating which is far easier to scratch and wear off than the screen itself.
Just take a look at any iPhone 4 that's been used... there will be lots of little micro scratches in the coating but not the actual screen.
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You can answer this question yourself. Did you have a screen protector on your previous phone (with glass display)? If not, did you feel safe? If yes, don't buy one for the Nexus S. One screen doesn't scratch faster than another. Gorilla Glass maybe helps a little, but it's there to prevent cracking, not scratches.
Keep in mind that the Nexus S has a curved display. This actually DOES help a lot to prevent scratches, a lot more than Gorilla Glass.
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I have the full body Zagg one ... i like it..
anything that's going to scratch the screen is probably going to crack it. Although it's not gorilla glass it's pretty tough. i've dropped my phone numerous times face-first, and thanks to the curved display, not one scratch....
however the back is another story. I have numerous large scratches on it... so if you need any protection get a cover. don't worry so much about the screen. i hate those plastic coatings anyway....
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I personally like a SP just because, hey, you just dropped some $ on a relatively pricey piece of equipment.
also it depends, do you have one of those nifty belt carrier thingys??? or do you rock it in the pocket, personally my phone stays in my pocket (I should really look into one of those nice padded carriers lol) Its all preference and just how hard on that phone youre gunna be man.
Thanks for all the feedback. I only carry my phone in my pocket. I hate those enclosed cases as aesthetics are important to me too and the cases always make it look clumps. I have never had a clear screen protector before and don't think I'll have one now. Thanks again!
Like most of the people told, I was against a screen proctector. But after using the NS for 1 week, I have noticed 3-4 round oily marks on the screen which I was not able to remove. Then I had to go and replace the handset and had the screen guard purchased right away.
I usually use a screen protector on any phone for:
1. Peace of mind
2. Fingers seem to glide on them easier than bare glass.
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Like most of the people told, I was against a screen proctector. But after using the NS for 1 week, I have noticed 3-4 round oily marks on the screen which I was not able to remove. Then I had to go and replace the handset and had the screen guard purchased right away.
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Really - oily stains that wouldn't come out? Has anyone else had that issue?
I have a HTC hero I've had a year, no idea what type of screen it is. Aside from finger prints on the screen, thats all that ever happened to it. No scratches or anything!
I did get one but took it off after a while.
Sine the screen has anti fingerprints and is A LOT smoother without a "protector" I choose to take the risk of getting it scratched.
I thought like this. If I have a protector and it gets scratched I still be walking around with a phone with scratches, unless I change me protector shield. But yeah if you get a good protector Shield, I suppose my argument is not valid. Anyways get 2 if you find anything decent !
just got my phantom skinz in the mail for my new nexus s 4g. cannot wait to actually use the phone when i get it this week.
I have the device for some time now, I clean the screen when it dirty, and when not used, it either docked in it's dock for charge, or stored in my SENA leather pouch, is there still any need for a screen protector? I do baby my devices, I have some old SE K800, that now my mom use, and except some very little scratches, on the screen (it actually made of glass with some nice layer of anti reflect ), it looks like new, I don't put my devices in pockets of my jeans or so, as I always go around with a backpack with all my stuff, be the smartphone in separate pocket.
I read some thread around the net, from what I understood, there a couple types of screen protectors:
dry or wet installation, and glare or anti glare, some has oleophobic layer, there even a glass protector to protect the glass to protect the glas LOL.
I do like how anti glare once, look indoors, and outdoors, but as for the quality of the display quality, it not worth it, you have an HD resolution display, even though it's a PenTile type, it still on paper has HD resolution, anti glare just make it look so bad, I don't know how the more pricey ones, work with it, but if I compare it to my 24" IPS DELL computer display, it's difference of day and night (and in negative form, DELL is much better), so yes I do hate the glare, it much easier to read from matte display, but it the manufacturer thought it need to be glare, and there no option to choose matte or glare (like you have in let say, laptops), I don't know how you guys like anti glare screen protectors.
Then there the standard screen protector we all know, the problem is, they just don't feel like the sleek cool glass, it harder to swipe, and play games with them, I know it's not Gorilla glass, but I just hate to buy a device for resale value, I like all about it, and I don't have the money to replace device every then and now, also I don't run after the newest and best devices at all, when I understood I need a NEXUS, then all I buy is NEXUS, just for the NEXUS experience, and thats basicly all I care about, not that much about the specs, as I don't have so much of a choice, because it's NEXUS.
Also, I just hate dry installation screen protectors, and the one, that we have for the device, not cover all the screen, because it curved, so I maybe consider, a wet installation protector, but then again, they from what I seed, has a weird orange peel feel, and they not feel like the glass, at all, so I just don't know, do I need or don't ? I just like to feel the device, like it is, actually I use the SENA pouch, because I use the dock to charge the device, and don't want to wear the USB port, and that the best and only choice, that feel and looks nice, and protect the device very well, also the screen. as it inside made of soft velvet material, and also, I just can't use any other type of case, as I need it be easily removed from the device, when I need a charge, if I did..the case would wear and tear very fast, and get scratched, and what not.
Thoughts?
tl;dr summary: Do I need a screen protector? and with one?
But what about screen protector? As been said I do have SANA made sleeve, but do I really need to add a screen protector?
I think I want to try a wet install, but don't want to shell much $$$, what the options ?
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I would say don't bother with a screen protector. None of them offer the clarity or the feel of the bare glass.
I've had my n7 since launch and use it for looking at things while working on my car and it's still in perfect condition.
I've only recently put an anti glare one on since it's mostly being used as the head unit in my car. Helps with glare and finger prints but the display quality really suffers.
That the whole point, it just not the same feeling, I know there there a glass screen protectors, but they just destroy the design, and they cost $$$, I may do resell my devices, but not the near future, I mainly want the NEXUS experience, only when Google drop update support, then I may think to sell them, I can't kind of stop thinking of it, but come to conclusion, that I want a clear oleophobic screen protector, are those 10 for 5$ and so from eBay, any good? also they need to be changed from time to time, so better to buy a pack. Why manufacturers actually make the devices with glare screen? I mean, for example, in some notebooks you have TN panel, and then when it used with glare type layer, it kind of shows better colours, and brightness, but with AMOLED, IPS displays? what the point ? the only thing I can think of is, they used with touch panel, and like many things touch, being this a mouse trackpad from glass or plastic, or again touch panels, they can't be made sleek enough to work with, and they have to be made with glare finish, on other hand, old WM devices was all matte finish from what I remember, but they was recitative.
Matte screen protector will be better especially for gaming, though I removed mine because it is culprit of the screen flicker that I've been annoyed for when I got my nexus. Happy using it without protector, you'll appreciate better the quality.
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matte screen protectors makes swiping so much smoother but I have yet to find one that doesn't degrade the quality of the screen. dry clear protectors are much closer to the glass feel but they do also get a lot of fingerprints. Ive also tried wet install and the screen feels a bit rubbery, very different feel from the glass.
I have seen a video in the internet where they dropped two iPhones, one with screen protector and one without. The one with protector didn't cracked the glass so I guess screen protectors are very cheap investment that can add extra protection to our device, especially I've seen lots of accounts that cracked their nexus 7 after accidentally dropping them. It's possible that the video is not applicable to nexus 7 since they are bigger but still, I don't want to take any chances
I ordered 3 Xtremeguard in the end, the price is good, and most agree that for the price, they worth it..will se how it will out, but again, you say even that I use it at home, and the screen is protected, when not in use, there still a need of screen protector?
I don't use one. I like to just have the official Nexus 7 case with the flip cover. It keeps the screen safe when I'm not using it.
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elvee68 said:
I don't use one. I like to just have the official Nexus 7 case with the flip cover. It keeps the screen safe when I'm not using it.
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The best screen protector experience i had was with a ghost armor in my atrix. I had to peel it off because sand got under one corner in the beach, but it lasted 1yr and a few months with no problem. Reeeally finger friendly, not sticky at all, i could swipe better with the protector than with the bare glass and very flexible. I would get it for the nexus if i were in usa again.
nlabrad said:
The best screen protector experience i had was with a ghost armor in my atrix. I had to peel it off because sand got under one corner in the beach, but it lasted 1yr and a few months with no problem. Reeeally finger friendly, not sticky at all, i could swipe better with the protector than with the bare glass and very flexible. I would get it for the nexus if i were in usa again.
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With the Nexus 7 that I use in a thin hard case most of the time, I prefer for the screen to be more naked. Since half the time exposure to it's surface is going to be minimized. (That and large 'decent' protectors are expensive).
Where as on my Nexus 4, at the very least I put an invisible shield on the front. Can opt for either the HD for clarity/glass-like, or the older "military grade" one if you prefer the more 'rubber' feel to it (And also seems to sort of dissipate the fingerprint effect). Only because I would be using my phone more, and more likely used with one hand or constantly taking in and out of my pocket.
It's a personal choice. I just prefer the invisible shield because it's one of the few that you can pay 20-30 (for phone size) for, that seems to keep it's quality and place on the phone for nearly 2 years if not more (ie: you'll probably upgrade your phone before you replace that screen).