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Who rocks their Nexus S without a screen protector?

Who does not use a screen protector on their nexus s? My invisishield just got really bad so I took it off. I think I will get a new one but who doesn't use one at all? You have any scratches?

I don't use one. Have had my NS for 13 days and no scratches yet!

Vandam500 said:
I don't use one. Have had my NS for 13 days and no scratches yet!
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do you have your device in a case?

I've had mine since it came out. I dont use screen protectors ever. I just use a nice gel case.
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Darrien13 said:
do you have your device in a case?
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Yeah I bought the TPU case but only used it for 1 day

What do you guys use to clean the screen?
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What do you guys use to clean the screen?
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My sleeve, lol
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I have front and the camera lens covered. I'm waiting for Otterbox..

Why would you use a screen protector? It would totally negate the amazing oliophobic coating that makes this device so special
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Ive never had a screen protector on this phone, and ive had it since the day it came out. Not a single scratch on the screen.
Of course now that i say that im going to scratch it tonight.
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Had mine since release, not one scratch...on the screen.

I have a ghost armor screen protector and have been wanting to go no SP. Only thing stopping me are the painful pictures I've seen of the oleophobic coat wearing off.
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I've had my Nexus One for about a year. I have a couple scratches on my screen even with Gorilla Glass. The scratches are definitely from keys. I also have a few nicks on the body. I went a month with a pouch/case and screen protector but after about a month I realized how you totally lose the design of a phone with cases'. So I think when I get my Nexus S, Im gonna use a pouch and just rock my phone fully NAKED, who cares if you scratch the screen or the body, Its just a phone. In about a year when your going to sell it, its already dated and worth little to nothing, How much is a 6/10 condition Nexus One Vs a 9/10 Nexus One?

im looking for a pouch too. i love the way the stock phone feels on my hand.
i'm not using any screen protectors for about a month, and no scratch till now

JupiterDroid said:
Why would you use a screen protector? It would totally negate the amazing oliophobic coating that makes this device so special
JD
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Because there are small spots on my screen where the coating is gone (or seems that way anyways). There are others who have experienced this also in the big "oleophobic coating" topic. It can only be seen under light in a certain angle, but it's definitely there. The screen protector negates the effect so I don't see it anymore. Weird, but that's why I use a screen protector.

No screen protector. No scratches either
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I don't use a screen protector, had my phone since the week it was launched in the UK and I don't have any scratches on it.
I always think they look rubbish, no matter how neatly they are put on.

i dont even use one on my evo, unless your working in the trades I dont think most people will benefit from using a protector

No screen protector since day 1 in december, no scratches either despite some bad drops on concrete which have dented the plastic around the screen.
Glass is tough!

I think building up a castle around a phone is "iPhone user style"

Very easily scratched

So my screen had separation issues so i was attempting the washer fix (which didn't even work for me) and all i did was set me nexus down unscrew and do the fix and screw back in and now there's a scratch just a warning for you guys.
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bummer. When putting your tablet/phone face down, it should always be on a flat soft surface. It's pretty obvious unless you've never had a full glass front electronic.
Not flaming, but "very easily scratched" is pretty inflammatory considering you put a glass tablet on it's face and applied pressure. Maybe change the title to "Damn, I should have thought about that before I messed up my screen."

I've put it on a cloth mouse pad when I did the washer fix. Haven't got any scratches yet.

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bummer. When putting your tablet/phone face down, it should always be on a flat soft surface. It's pretty obvious unless you've never had a full glass front electronic.
Not flaming, but "very easily scratched" is pretty inflammatory considering you put a glass tablet on it's face and applied pressure. Maybe change the title to "Damn, I should have thought about that before I messed up my screen."
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That's the thing it wasn't on a hard surface, it was on a piece of cloth and i assume there was dirt or sand on it or something
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The nexus 7 is no more easily scratch than any other tablet/phone with a glass screen (gorilla glass or otherwise).
Glass has a certain hardness and if it comes into contact with something harder, the glass will scratch.
Gorilla glass has a hardness of 7. Sand has a hardness of 9. So sand will scratch even gorilla glass.

It's still glass though, which is prone to being scratched by airborne dirt/sand which is likely what happened.
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I agree with the OP, this screen scratches very easily. Atleast mine does
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Mine does.. I guess you get what you paid for
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As was stated earlier in this thread, all tablet/phone glass is susceptible to scratching. They do sell these neat little clear plastic things you can apply to your screen so it won't scratch. They are expensive, at about 3 for 5 bucks, but they are worth looking into. Its a brand new technology, so I'm trying to get the word out to the uninitiated.

dwang said:
Gorilla glass has a hardness of 7. Sand has a hardness of 9. So sand will scratch even gorilla glass.
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This. Our screens are "scratch resistant" not scratch proof. I have an acer a500 with gorilla glass and I've had it for over a year now but haven't gotten any scratches on it. Just take the extra minute to make sure there is no debree on any of the surfaces you're using to work on the tablet when it's face down.
Sorry to hear about your scratch, it's a fear all of us have in the pit of our stomachs.

i have found that it is actually pretty scratch resistant. I have dropped my tablet and some things have bumped it, and still come out with no scratch!

Get a case with a screen cover. Smart covers are awesome.
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Whats the word on using glass polish on these touchscreens to remove scratches?

MikeMurphy said:
Whats the word on using glass polish on these touchscreens to remove scratches?
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Haven't tried it yet.
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I've just been using a pouch. Leave it in the pouch and take it out when Im using it, if I need to set it down, just put it face up ontop of the pouch.
Every tablet I've owned Ive never used a screen protector - You shouldn't need to.

1.5+ years of using my Transformer TF101 without a case and being thrown around while I travel around the world without a single scratch (on the gl*** anyway, body is very scratched ).
Just to confirm the Nexus has gorilla gl***?
As others have said, you just need something that is harder than the gl*** to scratch it but that is damn bad luck.

leonpr said:
1.5+ years of using my Transformer TF101 without a case and being thrown around while I travel around the world without a single scratch (on the gl*** anyway, body is very scratched ).
Just to confirm the Nexus has gorilla gl***?
As others have said, you just need something that is harder than the gl*** to scratch it but that is damn bad luck.
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Nexus has "Scratch resistant corning glass", but idk if this is different then gorilla glass or not (I've heard some say it's the same, others say it's different)

I too have scratches. Didn't apply pressure face down or anything. I did keep it in my backpack with the glass facing the fabric of the bag. I guess a grain of sand/hard dust got in there.
one of them I can feel the groove with my nails and it's about 3cm long.
So.. I really don't think it's gorilla glass.

You probably scratched it elsewhere without you knowing. I find the screen pretty resistant to scratches. I don't baby my device but I'm not OCD about it, use no screen protector and I have not managed to scratch it so far.
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Just got back from the beach with my N7 and even getting sand on the screen and blowing it off, I still have no scratches on the device. Pretty scratch resistant if you ask me.

Screen Protector!!!

Hey guys! I know the phone is still new but have you guys gotten you're hands on any good screen protectors for our phones? Clear, anti finger print, anti glare etc. let me know guys share you vast knowledge!!
Me personally I'm using the screen protector that comes with the phone when purchased haha! I noticed it was fading from being used so i ended up rubbing all the text off now i have a pretty decent screen protector to last me until i get heavy duty one!
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Chcl8bananamagk said:
Hey guys! I know the phone is still new but have you guys gotten you're hands on any good screen protectors for our phones? Clear, anti finger print, anti glare etc. let me know guys share you vast knowledge!!
Me personally I'm using the screen protector that comes with the phone when purchased haha! I noticed it was fading from being used so i ended up rubbing all the text off now i have a pretty decent screen protector to last me until i get heavy duty one!
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I am currently waiting for a pre ordered skinomi

Chcl8bananamagk said:
Hey guys! I know the phone is still new but have you guys gotten you're hands on any good screen protectors for our phones? Clear, anti finger print, anti glare etc. let me know guys share you vast knowledge!!
Me personally I'm using the screen protector that comes with the phone when purchased haha! I noticed it was fading from being used so i ended up rubbing all the text off now i have a pretty decent screen protector to last me until i get heavy duty one!
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I may be alone in this, but I think screen protectors are overrated. The biggest danger to the screen is shattering and no screen protector will prevent that. Unless you have diamonds in your pockets I cannot imagine scratching it without breaking it completely. .

mqguitar said:
I am currently waiting for a pre ordered skinomi
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Awesome! Let us know how that goes! Difficulty in the installation, feel, fitment, clarity of screen etc.!
Also of possible post some shots better give us an idea! I'll be posting a shot of my "ghetto" screen protector later today lol.
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boufa said:
I may be alone in this, but I think screen protectors are overrated. The biggest danger to the screen is shattering and no screen protector will prevent that. Unless you have diamonds in your pockets I cannot imagine scratching it without breaking it completely. .
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That is a good point, which would go more towards purchasing a case rather than a screen protector, though i have a major pet peeve when it comes to my screen having any sort of scratch..let alone cracks..but IMO i do believe having a well made screen protector on or screens do provide a lesser chaw of getting cracks if the device were to drop!
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I am using the gadget guard screen protector, i really like it it is heavy duty, anti glare, and anti finger prints, very easy to install, can be installed with wet or dry installation. It was a little hazy yesterday when i installed it, but really clear today, took about twelve hours to clear up after wet install. But only using it till my otterbox comes in.
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I agree with you about screen protector being uselessly, but with phone being so new you have to order a case, because my att store one had one, and it was for women, and the screen protector is a nice peace of mind till the case comes in.
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So I just received the skinomi and got it installed. No pictures though sorry!
It was very easy to install. Came with liquid, squeege, and cloth!
It is very clear. Pretty much like the invisible shields if you have ever seen those.
Feel is also not that bad.
Fit is perfect and goes from corner to corner very well!
For less than 10 dollars on Amazon it is the best screen protector you can get.
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Sillk04 said:
I am using the gadget guard screen protector, i really like it it is heavy duty, anti glare, and anti finger prints, very easy to install, can be installed with wet or dry installation. It was a little hazy yesterday when i installed it, but really clear today, took about twelve hours to clear up after wet install. But only using it till my otterbox comes in.
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mqguitar said:
So I just received the skinomi and got it installed. No pictures though sorry!
It was very easy to install. Came with liquid, squeege, and cloth!
It is very clear. Pretty much like the invisible shields if you have ever seen those.
Feel is also not that bad.
Fit is perfect and goes from corner to corner very well!
For less than 10 dollars on Amazon it is the best screen protector you can get.
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Thanks guys for keeping the thread alive!
Loving the feed back! So far we know of 2 kinds of screen protectors we can purchase!
Thanks for the reviews my screen protector failed on me lol so I'll be looking into the Skinomi sounds cheapest and seems to work great but I'll let you guys know!
Anyone else out there with some Nice screen protectors let us all know!
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Ivisor by moshi.found in att stores. Matte finish, removable and washable.
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I was using invisishield protector for a few a months. Was a pretty decent protector. Didn't tear, anti glare and all that jazz. I ended up taking it off about 4 months ago because the protector itself was scratched and to be honest, since I removed it I've been asking myself why I bought one in the first place. 4 months later, not a single scratch and I think I have enjoyed the phone more without it. Screen is clear, sharp and bright and still without scratches. Often put in my pocket with keys, lighter and other hazardous materials for out phones.
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ZAGG Invisible Shield HD and (if they make it) SGP Ultra Crystal!
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boufa said:
I may be alone in this, but I think screen protectors are overrated. The biggest danger to the screen is shattering and no screen protector will prevent that. Unless you have diamonds in your pockets I cannot imagine scratching it without breaking it completely. .
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Generally, for the average person, I agree. But I work in dusty/sandy environments and every phone I have ever owned ends up with scratched on the screen, gorilla glass or otherwise.

788gdf said:
My phone screen saver is still very good because I hate the screen saver looks very dirty or will make people feel bad so I care about my screen saver
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Yeah, I'm thinking I might get a normal screen protector to put below the built-in one on the otterbox and see if that reduces the sensitivity for me.

Do we really need a screen protector?
The gorilla glass is already there right?
Is it useful?

boufa said:
I may be alone in this, but I think screen protectors are overrated. The biggest danger to the screen is shattering and no screen protector will prevent that. Unless you have diamonds in your pockets I cannot imagine scratching it without breaking it completely. .
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same here, what will be the point in selling a super scratch free 2 years old obsolete phone .....
just like the slightly scratched glass on my iphone 3gs I gave to my kids as an ipod touch

I see I'm in the minority here but screen protectors just don't have the same smoothness as the gorilla glass. Coming from a Samsung Impression it felt like I was running my fingers on silk. And after 4 months of always being on my person I can attest gorilla glass is pretty kick ass. I've dropped the phone onto a gravel street and got very minimal damage. Now mind you the phone bounced, landed and skidded about 10' on the kevlar back so maybe it was just a small miracle it didn't shatter. But the only damage was a small knick in the glass on the top corner away from the touch screen and a small dent in the metal around the face. The kevlar took no damage at all. I've also had in a pocket with loose change and keys with no effect.
Now maybe I'm just lucky but the kevlar backing and silky smooth touch of the gorrilla glass as opposed to having to change screens and getting a bulky case that won't fit the HD dock just aren't comparable.

I go a couple of scratches on my screen, probably from it being dropped in the gym and all that good stuff. I went ahead and got a Zagg screen protector off amazon. It's not too bad for the 10 bucks I spent.

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I go a couple of scratches on my screen, probably from it being dropped in the gym and all that good stuff. I went ahead and got a Zagg screen protector off amazon. It's not too bad for the 10 bucks I spent.
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+ 100,000 on that one. First thing I do on any new phone I get is drop a Zagg on it.
If for no other reason than to keep its resale value up.
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Like with every other smartphone I've had, I had a ZAGG InvisibleShield (the InvisibleShield HD for the AHD) professionally installed on my Atrix HD. I never regret it.

Gorilla glass? Or just a normal glass.. Accidentally dropped from 3ft high,

Just wondering wats the definations of gorilla glass....
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safuan7822 said:
Just wondering wats the definations of gorilla glass....
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Gorilla glass protects from minor scratches. It's not likely to sustain a meter drop.

It's not even anti-scratch you know, it's scratch "resistant"
:|

There goes my 200usd:banghead:
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Samsung galaxy Note and Note 2 got corning gorilla glass which is very very weak. 1 friend had 3 major scratches after 1 week of using his note 2. At my HTC gorilla glass is ok(tried with a cutter and keys). Gorilla glass is not made for drops., maybe scratches but no way for drops.
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Just wondering wats the definations of gorilla glass....
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Its scratch resistant not breakage resistant.
Now best thing you can do is put it for sale n get the best bucks out of it.

Well, mine has survived some falls from more than 1m high and is still almost intact.
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Glass is always glass the more hard the substance is the easy its breakable. No matter what u do. Even bullet proof glass also breaks. Thats why the windows in the jets and rockets are plastic.
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not this again... the ultimate troll topic. it never gets old it seems
fyi bullet proof glass isnt just one material its a multilayer sandwich of plastic and glass
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shabhrish said:
Its scratch resistant not breakage resistant.
Now best thing you can do is put it for sale n get the best bucks out of it.
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Thks shabhrish,
Suprisingly it is still working. And now im still thinking wether to put it up for sale or not cuz i luv dis device so much. In my country i think i can only sell it for 200 usd. The same price as the screen. I guess i ll stick to it for a little bit.
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jeriz said:
not this again... the ultimate troll topic. it never gets old it seems
fyi bullet proof glass isnt just one material its a multilayer sandwich of plastic and glass
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Yep it never gets old. Cuz it seems so fragile for a so called "premium product"
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Dang man that sucks! And about gg2 i had it on my s3 and never put a screeny on it and didnt have one scratch in 4 months
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safuan7822 said:
Just wondering wats the definations of gorilla glass....
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AFAIK,,
Unlike the popular legend Gorilla Glass does not make your phone invulnerable. It could not be scratched by materials that have lower hardness level but can be easily scratched by materials with higher hardness level such as sand or diamond.
And hardness only protects it from scratch. It does not protects from breaking which depends on a lot of physic factor.
So next time protect your phone and don't expect it to be unbreakable. Even a diamond can be cut. Hope it helps

Gorilla Glass Myths
Watch this video first: http://youtu.be/TfgKLwGnOZs
Gorilla Glass is an amazing product, it has an amazing ability to not break when impacted on the face, but when that pressure is placed on the wrong edge the distribution of the force can cause the glass to shatter so violently that it releases a spark. Gorilla Glass is not scratch proof and has no real protection from scratching, they add a anti-scratch coating to the surface to protect it. If you did NOT have Gorilla Glass, the alternative would be plastic which would scratch easier. It's not always the distance that the device falls as it is the angle it hits and the surface it lands on. I realize that to most people this won't make much sense, but if you understand physics and how it applies to the molecular structure of modern glass it all makes sense. Corning spent years analyzing broken iphone screens to develop Gorilla Glass 2 and each time they increase the properties and reduce the situations where it will shatter, people come along and exert more force and then question the quality or specifications of the product. Regular glass would have scratched or broken under a significantly less violent impact.

I dropped my note from 3 ft height maybe thousand time and the screen is ok
maybe the surface you dropped your note on is too hard with direct drop on the screen caused that
and why you replace the whole screen !! I am sure that your screen is working and your touch screen also
it is just the gorilla glass layer that is broken
and the gorilla glasse even it resists scratches but it is not enough to keep me from installing screen protector

my device note 1 today 2 meter drop on hard tiles but nothing broken
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Super Prince said:
I dropped my note from 3 ft height maybe thousand time and the screen is ok
maybe the surface you dropped your note on is too hard with direct drop on the screen caused that
and why you replace the whole screen !! I am sure that your screen is working and your touch screen also
it is just the gorilla glass layer that is broken
and the gorilla glasse even it resists scratches but it is not enough to keep me from installing screen protector
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Yup dropped it on a tarmac faced down. Any sorts of protection wont help, considering the weight. :banghead:
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please stop dropping expensive stuff, any type of scratch resistant glass can scratch (in this case a grain of sand) or break (even heavily tested Iphone glass)
It is just less inclined to do so
edit: I fel for the troll trap, darnet. the next person also, as he managed to rephrase what i said, what also has been said before me. I dub my and his remark the infinate troll loop. These threads bring out the worst in me. I will have to tame the inner troll like the hulk. Not sure if I can blame the Christmas alcohol anymore.

If you drop a phone, it is very likely to break. So expect it to do so, and if it doesn't, next time it will, no matter which glass it is made of.
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Also, dropping the phone (or any such electronic gadgets) may cause hardware malfunction..may be immediate effect or in a long run..

Scratch on my front screen

Annoying problem, any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thin scratch on my front screen. Still have the original screen protector on but I can see a rainbow effect when on a white background. Not sure how I picked it up because so far have been real careful with it.
Will removing the Sony branded screen protector affect my warranty? What should I do now to protect my screen? Obviously it isn't scratch proof!!!
Can I buff it out?
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Before you remove it on your own, maybe you should ask on service, if they can replace it for you. Maybe they will replace it for you for free... Also they will tell you, how is with warranty, if you remove it. Otherwise, there are SO many threads regarding screen protector removing etc. And this screen protector is not for protect it against scratches, it's known about it that it is shatter proof protector!

But is there a scratch proof and shatter proof one. Thanks for the reply
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Sunnychad said:
But is there a scratch proof and shatter proof one. Thanks for the reply
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Scratch resistant is the glass. Shatter proof is the sheet on top. There is no additional "scratch proof" layer
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Sunnychad said:
Annoying problem, any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Thin scratch on my front screen. Still have the original screen protector on but I can see a rainbow effect when on a white background. Not sure how I picked it up because so far have been real careful with it.
Will removing the Sony branded screen protector affect my warranty? What should I do now to protect my screen? Obviously it isn't scratch proof!!!
Can I buff it out?
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The screen protector you are talking about is a shatter proof sheet, not a scratch resistant. Thats why some comes with a screen protector included in the box.

I removed the shatter proof "screen protectors" after getting some scratches on them, as per the instructions in the manual. Can't imagine they'd do anything to void your warranty considering it's in the manual.

biffsmash said:
I removed the shatter proof "screen protectors" after getting some scratches on them, as per the instructions in the manual. Can't imagine they'd do anything to void your warranty considering it's in the manual.
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I don't know where you are seeing this, but there are no such instructions in my manual

Are you talking about the bundled screen protector that you put on yourself?