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Epic 4g screen scratched resistance?

I just got a clear screen protecter, my buddy told me I didn't need one because the screen is gurilla glass and scratch resistance. Is this true?
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My screen has scratches

Guess I did the right thing then by getting the screen protector. Lol thanks
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Yup its not scratchproof sadly
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Yes you did. It is tough though only 2 scratches can be seen with the display lit. But with it off tons of little scratches

I have no scratch at all and have had it since Nov, but i make sure the pocket i use for my cell is empty of everything else. I do not use a case since it scratches the frame of the phone. I very often use my glasses cloth to clean thr screen the worse i have had is a real deep smudge that stayed for like 3 days but it just faded the more i wiped.
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No scratches at all on an unprotected and heavily used 8-month old Epic. I'm so confident in the screen that I chose to keep my new one unprotected as well.
The feel of screen protectors sucks enough to offset the benefits for me and my use.

Best advice to not scratch your phone is to never use your shirt (even the inside) to clean your screen. EVEN if your shirt appears clean. The screen is not scratch proof against many types of materials which gather as tiny dust particles such as granite and others. Use a cheap protector and you'll be thankful.
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Blankrubber said:
Best advice to not scratch your phone is to never use your shirt (even the inside) to clean your screen. EVEN if your shirt appears clean. The screen is not scratch proof against many types of materials which gather as tiny dust particles such as granite and others. Use a cheap protector and you'll be thankful.
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But there's nothing compare to how smoooth and sexy the glass screen is D:

otee670 said:
I just got a clear screen protecter, my buddy told me I didn't need one because the screen is gurilla glass and scratch resistance. Is this true?
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The epic screen is definitely not scratch proof!! Screen protector is good, but invisishield is the way to go

i dont have a scratch on mine and i have this phone since release day. I guess it depends on the owner.

dropped my phone 5x from around 3ft, over the last 5 months. I have only one small scratch on my screen that i think my belt buckle did.
i took a swiss army knife to an epic before and it didnt leave a scratch.
gorilla glass IS scratch resistant. I dont think there exist a screen that is scratch PROOF.
for a quick test take a sharp key and try to scratch an epic and a phone w/o gorilla glass. see what one has more dmg to it.

I've had mine for a couple of months with no scratching. I suspect I've just been very lucky. I left it on the roof of my Jeep while loading furniture once. Remembered it when I saw it fly off in to traffic behind me. I'd driven about 5 miles and was doing 75mph when it went airborn. After the first bounce it came out of it's leather case. When I ran back down the highway and picked it up the case, phone, phone back and battery were scattered around. The screen still looks like new. The silver on the corners of the phone is worn away and I have a hole in the leather case. I think the high speed of the air kept the screen facing off to the side so only the phone corners hit the pavement. That was a couple of weeks ago. Everything is still working fine. I don't know how much I should attribute to luck and how much to good construction.

I go on ebay and buy like 5 for 2 bucks free shiping and the screen looks clear
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Shoulon said:
But there's nothing compare to how smoooth and sexy the glass screen is D:
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You indeed speak the truth. I have to fight myself every couple of days to not take my protector off.
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this phone can takes some hits.. me and my brother done dropped our phone many times and our screens are cracked and this thing still works no problems.. my sister has another android phone and had to take it back twice due to screen not working after it was cracked..

Will Screen Protector cover up some scratches

Hi all,
Pretty sad at the moment, just found 2 scratches on my s3(one vertically around the middle, and one horizontally around the bottom) that are pretty noticeable in daylight.
In the dark it is minor but still there. It sucks because I cant remember any instance where I could have gotten a scratch and I've had the phone for only 5 days. Do you think a screen protector will help hide these scratches in any way? I'm not totally destructed over this I just came to realization that this screen is not as durable as I initially thought it was. I just really need to protect over these next 2 years until my contract is up. I ordered a armor suit for the phone btw.
Also, if any suggestions please feel free to throw them my way
Thanks for any comments or help!

Invisishield will do the job and hide most scratches. Everyone phone I get the first stop I make is at the mall to get an Invisishield put on it. They are guaranteed for life of phone.
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Yes screen protector should hide the scratches. Mine has a couple but you can't see them with the protector. I have a stealth shieldz
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Thanks a lot guys, that gives me some reassurance!

I hate that manufacturers calls gorilla glass scratch resistant. My S3 & S2 had scratches on them.
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from my personal experience the hard plastic covers dont do such a great job
i bought an iphone iwth a ghost armor protector over the entire phone after i bought i i get a iphone 4 case for it when it was an iphone 4s a bit bigger and it peeled off the plastic "armor" and to my surprise there was a **** load of scratches i got ripped but i learned ghost armor does a hell of a job hiding scratches
if you dont want the entire phone done get the invisishild ones they do a great job as well.

iloveandroid16 said:
I hate that manufacturers calls gorilla glass scratch resistant. My S3 & S2 had scratches on them.
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I feel you on that one. I still don't know where my scratches came from haha. I wish I would have taken a bit more precaution but I thought the glass would be a bit more reliable considering everyday use. Anywho, the S3 is a great device and have no gripes about it!
Hopefully the screen protector I bought off amazon will cover up the scratches for the most part, if it does that I will be more than satisfied.

djalecazam said:
I feel you on that one. I still don't know where my scratches came from haha. I wish I would have taken a bit more precaution but I thought the glass would be a bit more reliable considering everyday use. Anywho, the S3 is a great device and have no gripes about it!
Hopefully the screen protector I bought off amazon will cover up the scratches for the most part, if it does that I will be more than satisfied.
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Same here!! I've always had a screen protector on it and some how still got a couple of scratches. I remember when I had my g2x I dropped it so many times but not a single scratch on the screen
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Ive been using the s3 since day 1 and i dont have a single scratch. The only thing that touches the screen is my fingers or the cloth of a pocket inside my pants.
Im not sure why you guys are getting this issue my screen seems to be very durable. Anyway, the invisible shield should do a good job at hiding the ones you have!
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Dude I had my s3 for 2 months and not one single scratch. I do construction and concrete with dust flying everywhere. My phone is pristine.... So u had to hit something pretty hard or put it down on its face. Were u near sand? Beach? That will do it

I have had mine for a week and have two long scratches on the screen. I have no idea where they would come from, I never have anything else in my pocket with it.
Any way REALOOK makes amazing screen protectors. you cant even tell its on there and has the same feel as the glass. I am ordering mine today

inkemplete said:
Ive been using the s3 since day 1 and i dont have a single scratch. The only thing that touches the screen is my fingers or the cloth of a pocket inside my pants.
Im not sure why you guys are getting this issue my screen seems to be very durable. Anyway, the invisible shield should do a good job at hiding the ones you have!
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These things don't scratch themselves.
I have even dropped mine
a few times or had it slide out of my pocket landing with the screen on the floor and it is *still* in perfect condition, definitely just as (if not more) durable than my S2.
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Dude I had my s3 for 2 months and not one single scratch. I do construction and concrete with dust flying everywhere. My phone is pristine.... So u had to hit something pretty hard or put it down on its face. Were u near sand? Beach? That will do it
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Do I need a screen protector?

Hey guy, I've have a screen protector on my phone since day 1 but recently I took it off and my screen so much more beautiful without it. Is anyone using this phone without a protector? Is it resistant against scratch? Is there a type that's not noticeable at all?
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screen protector is necessary.

I have sgp ultra nano clear and it's virtually invisible.

Keep it on I know the screen looks better without it until u get your first scratch
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The glass on our phone is very fragile. You can easily crack it from a few foot drop.. It's not as strong as the sgs2.
Get a screen protector.. Not worth the cost to repair it..
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I have my phone in a case with an invisible shield. By the time it comes to replace it will look like new.
Otherwise scratches and dents will occur.
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I highly suggest keeping a screen protector on- or for that matter a case would be ideal. I already got 2 deep scratches on my phone and highly regret it.

Go without the protector. Get a good case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhoF564nJ_Q

I don't use one, and I've even dropped it face down a few times, and haven't had a problem yet.
Hopefully I haven't just jinxed myself.

No you don't need a screen protector, they do nothing other than getting scratch, smudge and decrease the clarity of your screen. Another problem is the touch feeling of touching the glass.
For any discussion about scratches >> IT DOES NOT HAPPENS !!!
The Gorilla glass 2 on the galaxy s3 is probably the best glass in the market, doesn't scratch or easily breaks. Though the problem is the frame which scratch on drop.
I used my galaxy s3 for 3 weeks, got my screen protector on for the first 4 days and just took it off, it's just degrading my phone. I current own an iphone 4, new ipad, iphone 4s and i know they all scratches at some point, but not this galaxy s3.

Tokarin said:
No you don't need a screen protector, they do nothing other than getting scratch, smudge and decrease the clarity of your screen. Another problem is the touch feeling of touching the glass.
For any discussion about scratches >> IT DOES NOT HAPPENS !!!
The Gorilla glass 2 on the galaxy s3 is probably the best glass in the market, doesn't scratch or easily breaks. Though the problem is the frame which scratch on drop.
I used my galaxy s3 for 3 weeks, got my screen protector on for the first 4 days and just took it off, it's just degrading my phone. I current own an iphone 4, new ipad, iphone 4s and i know they all scratches at some point, but not this galaxy s3.
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This. I was scared of not using protection with this expensive phone (even though I had a Droid X for over two years without a single scratch).
I bought a Zagg HD and thought it was great....for the first couple of days. Then I realized I hate the feeling, scratched easier than normal glass! and turned a weird yellow color after a month. So I recently ditched it.
WOW, almost forgot how much more beautiful this screen is naked!

You guys have been sold by advertising.
The glass in our phone sucks. Why do you think there are so many threads about diy repair in these Forums?
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There have been a lot of videos with people using razor blades and forks to try and scratch the screen and it looks really awesome. I have had Gorilla Glass screens in the past that had the same things done to them and somehow they got scratched when I used them. I don't know how it happens (maybe diamond wielding gremlins sneak into my pockets and do their evil deed when I am not looking), but it happens.
I am a 'better safe than sorry' kind of guy. I know that if I got a scratch on my screen it would bug me until I bought a new phone so I am putting on a screen protector. I have tried the Zagg on other phones (and on my iPad) and I hate the feel of it. To be honest, I have found that the cheap screen protectors work very well and are quite clear. If/when they scratch.... Put on another one and it looks new again. At around a buck each it's no big deal.
Actually... My HTC Sensation and my Samsung - whatever the first Galaxy was on Tmobile - still have the original cheap screen protectors on them so one dollar protected them for as long as I used them.
Put me down for "use a screen protector" (but not an expensive one).

I had my phone for about a week without a screen protector and it looked gorgeous. Not a single scratch. I had a Motorola Photon before for 8 months and it also has gorilla glass. I can tell you, the glass does stand well, but it showed some small scratches after that long (and I'm not rough).
After my first week owning the phone, I had it in my pocket while sitting down and it slipped out onto the tile below. Screen shattered. I don't have insurance so I had to spend $200 for my own screen to replace it. It sucked.
A screen protector seems like a useless product, and the good ones (invisible ones) are expensive, but trust me, its a lot cheaper than a new screen. Also invest in a good case. My bezel has a scuff from the fall.

Ive never used a screen protector, and luckily I haven't scratched my screen either. Have been using N7000 since first week it was released in Sweden. Have only dropped it twice, once from pocket height on concrete floor, once from nightstand table.. both times face down of course, haha. Except from that I'm careful with my Note, only put it in a pocket where there is nothing else, and face up when I leave it on for example a table. I've never seen a screen protector I would like to use myself, so I'm careful with my phone instead and if I scratch the screen I guess I'll have to replace it or buy a Note 2. But rather that than having screen protector on in my opinion
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shaahinjjj said:
Hey guy, I've have a screen protector on my phone since day 1 but recently I took it off and my screen so much more beautiful without it. Is anyone using this phone without a protector? Is it resistant against scratch? Is there a type that's not noticeable at all?
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Hi, guy doesn't it feel better without a rubber on? Same thing you take a risk but it feels better. :highfive:

I'd have to say use a screen protector. It's the first thing I purchase when getting a new handset
Sony Ericsson P800, numerous XDA variants, a HD2 and now my S3 all have them, and as yet all my screens are immaculate
If you've got a $35 handset then treat it like one, if you've got a $500 handset then at least respect it a little

I even have accidental protection with no deductible through best buy and still have a case and protector lol
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Id say if you have insurance on the phone, then I wouldnt use one. I had the similar scenario as you; had a screen protector for ~1 month and removed it and realized how beautiful the screen was, haha.

Is there actually a point for screen protectors?

I let my epic 4g bounce around in my pocket for 2+ years without a scratch, and my GS3 has been doing the same. Since I'm not an idiot, I don't keep my keys in the same pocket as my phone, so why would I ever need a screen protector?
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Are you asking why you should put a screen protector on or asking a rhetorical question?

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Are you asking why you should put a screen protector on or asking a rhetorical question?
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Lol
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Actually, yes a screen protector would benefit you. Even if you have gorilla glass, sand is STILL stronger and will scratch your screen. I keep nothing in my right pocket but my phone and I have a few micro scratch lines. It truly does suck to rely on screen protectors but at the end of the day, another layer of armor above your screen is never a bad thing. You can't put a price on that. Spending the few extra bucks on an invisishield to keep your phones resale value is priceless.
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Well... i think in order for sand to scratch your phone should you have a few grains in your pocket, I believe that would require you either being in an area where sand is a part of the environment, or where you work with sand....

haven't used one is over 20+ years and never had a problem or damaged screen !

I have a screen protector cause I like to play the "what if" game.
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I mean if you DONT care about scratches on your screen then there isn't really a point. But if you do, like the guy said there ^^^ you can play the what if game.
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It really depends on how you like to see your screen - scratch free or full of scratches. Cause one thing I guarantee you: it will scratch!
See, Gorilla Glass 2 is a sh#t when compared with GG1. For instance, I had my TF101 for almost a year, no screen protector, and I guess I could chop onions in there without having scratches. On the other hand, I have my S3 for nearly a month and I can spot some scratches. Well I guess in part they're my fault, I shouldn't had drunk in New Years's Eve as it would save my S3 a fall. However, apart from that I had always been very carefull, even more as I was waiting from my screen protector and case to arrive (I also got some "bruises" on the back case, true story! Don't drink unless you have an obex case or something like that, seriously... ).
The point is. For more carefull you can be accidents always happen, you can't avoid them. So, the only way to preserve your smarthphone would be to have a nice screen protector and a tight case. In my opinion, unless you're thinking in getting drunk, go to the beach, go camping, etc. you won't need an obex or a griffin, a diztronic or a zoogue would do the job.

Might as well slop Vaseline on your screen if you're going to put a screen protector on it.
Seriously, put your protected phone next to a nonprotected one with the screen on and tell me it's worth it.

$5 warranty exchange through tmobile fixes any scratches in a heartbeat... and its cheaper than buying a screen protector. Just sayin
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Why do people get so pissed off about stuff like this? If you don't like them don't use them, but don't give others **** for using one. As for the difference in screen quality, you clearly haven't used very available screen protector, have you? My JustLikeGlass is crystal clear, I can't see or feel a difference. I have actually put two on so was able to compare back to back.

Personally I don't like screen protectors, but I've noticed that the cheap ones off ebay gives much better feeling than Copter or likewise.

I think screen protectors are still worth it. Even though the gorilla glass is suppose to be scratch resistant, I still see people with many scratches on their screens.

DAvid_B said:
Might as well slop Vaseline on your screen if you're going to put a screen protector on it.
Seriously, put your protected phone next to a nonprotected one with the screen on and tell me it's worth it.
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the dry ones are not bad.
the responce on my gs3 with otterbox defender case+screen combo is still better than some other phones ive tried
the screen protector is not sticky so can always remove to clean case etc

Is there actually a point for this battle of the minds thread?
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not really just some people trying to force there opionions on others.
some people me included buy phone cases with screen protecters that can take a beating becaue of the type of work we do.
one day can be working in a hospital,another a pub another a house and another indutrial
we are genurally spread thin so need phones to keep in contact and without a reliable case+screen protector we cant do our jobs.
without guys doing what we do then you would have no electricity so no internet either
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Seriously, put your protected phone next to a nonprotected one with the screen on and tell me it's worth it.
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Are you inspecting them with a microscope? As I can't tell the difference between a protected and unprotected screen.

I see no point in screen protectors because when u have it on it looks like its full of scratches until u replace it and the screen protectors scratch more easy. Gorilla glass doesn't get scratched easily by keys just watchout for sand but that scratches pretty much everything
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I don't think anyone is forcing any opinions on other people and this is a pretty interesting thread.
I personally hate screen protectors. I never used one on my S2 but towards the last month I had it before I got the S3, I got this pretty small scratch on it and every time I looked at it it pissed me off. Almost nobody I showed it to was able to notice it, but since I knew are it was I always noticed it. Now I have one in my Susie day 1 (2 months now) and I'm sick of it. I'm debating on taking it off. I can notice a difference.
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S3 without screen protection???

Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I HATE screen protectors. I used my HTC evo, and shared with my 3 and 4 yr olds for 2.5 years and only used a screen protector for 1 month. I ended up after those 2.5 yrs with only a couple very very minor scratches.
Decided to keep rolling naked cause if I'm paying so damn much for this phone I want it to feel like it should.

I am going naked too.
Insurance is a wonderful idea.
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Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.

I used to worry incessantly about scratches or dings. Then the cases started getting larger and larger and I'd have a phone that was twice as thick as the day I unboxed it. I've since gone "naked" on my SIII and it's holding up beautifully. The screen is clear and unblemished and it's nice to have a phone that will slip into any pocket without catching or bulging. :good:

imranh101 said:
Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.
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Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.

fitz420 said:
Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.
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Best screen protectors I've ever used came from spigen SGP ... Here is one for the S3. They are pretty damn close to the original glass in both smoothness and oleophobic-ness, and are pretty easy to put on to boot.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...een-protector-steinheil-ultra-nano-clear.html

Sg300 said:
Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I used it for a little bit this way. Loved the feel. But I noticed some people complaining about the fingerprints were showing more and more and some glide was lost. The problems appears to be that the oleophobic coating wore down. Decided to go back to utilizing a screen protector...about the same time lifeproof released the nuud and fre for the s3. Decided to go with the fre. I have tried multiple screen protectors before: zagg, spigen, even cheapos, and none can match the feel for the real thing. They come close bu just don't cut it.

Haven't had one since day one with this phone. No damage in over a year. I'll never use one again.
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never have, never will

i have no idea how the naked glass feels like Lol, always have a ismooth film protecting it.

I love mine without the screen protector.. But I still use it.. Not for protection porpoises.. That's silly because of the gorilla glass.. I use it for the touch.. The matt touch is amazing and I hardly notice it..
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I'm not a big fan of screen protectors... I use the Samsung Flip Cover and it works good enough.

I´m not a fan of screen protector too! I use as the only protection for my galaxy s3 an FitBag
and i can say it´s an really nice thing

someone took my screen protector off so I said oh what the heck can happen, it has gorilla glass, and after 1 month the screen got scratched so I had to put another protector on to hide the scratches.. .. . ..

Me personally i love the protection of a screen protector, i cant stand scratchs on my screen... So i double the protection screen protector , plus otter box defender case which has a built in screen protector
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I love the "Just Like Glass" product, I can't even tell it's there... cheaper than some other ones too.
http://www.dbacases.com/just-like-glass.html
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i use screen protector film, bought on ebay, because od scratches.
Just clean the screen sometimes if is protector too and quality will be fine :laugh:

No to screen protectors. Hate the feel and glare. One year with the S3 and not a mark, knock on wood.
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I took my screen protector off, I was sick of replacing them all the time. I haven't got a scratch yet but I am careful
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