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need to know if i should purchase a screen protector.
is the touch screen made out of gorilla glass?
I still don't understand what the obsession is with gorilla glass.
I'm 99% positive it is...
...but sand can still scratch GorillaGlass
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spencer88 said:
I still don't understand what the obsession is with gorilla glass.
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It's the brand-name for hardened glass that everybody knows about. Like all brands of tissue are "Kleenex" now.
Even though most products do indeed use Gorilla Glass brand hardened glass even if they didn't I doubt anything ships with the poorly thought out glass and plastic that PDA touch screens of yore had on them.
RIP iPaq and Casiopea
I'd just buy this screen protector (it's only $5).
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0057RMT3C
But looking at the gorilla glass website, I noticed that the overseas GSII is on the list, but not the US varients (which I'd assume does have gorilla glass.)
http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/samsung
Oops, screen protector is only $5.
I wouldn't bother with a screen protector. They just make the display look muddier, reduce sensitivity, and the glass used (which I'm pretty confident is Gorilla Glass) can stand up to essentially everything that the screen protector would protect against.
Waste of a beatuiful screen getting a protector. Gorilla Glass holds up to anything a protector would like the last post says.
Sprint's Epic 4G Touch guide was leaked a couple weeks back and it said it's got Gorilla Glass.
Save money and enjoy your awesome screen the way it was intended! My original epic got dropped sooo many times on hard floors, cement, etc. Not a single scratch on it. Even accidently put my keys in the same pocket on accidnet a few times. Nothing!
spencer88 said:
I still don't understand what the obsession is with gorilla glass.
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I've seen my friend attempt to scratch the surface of his phone with his keys as hard as he can and still did not scratch. that being said I tend to have my keys in the same pocket thus wanting to prevent scratches.
As other poster stated, i rather not have a screen protector since it makes display, sensitivity, ect... crappier.
If it is indeed gorilla glass then no need for screen protector, if not i will buy one to protect the phone.
i'm not asking because i'm afraid of screen getting cracked, i know gorilla glass is just as easy for regular glass to crack. people have a misconception that gorillas glass does not crack. it's just scratch resistant and nothing else.
Kcyen18 said:
I've seen my friend attempt to scratch the surface of his phone with his keys as hard as he can and still did not scratch.
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Have him try that with sand...sure, the screen protector is even less resistant to sand but at least it's a barrier.
...that said I always use screen protectors. I don't know what kind of screen protectors everyone is using that muddys or dulls the screen. There may be a nearly imperceptible level of sensitivity lost, but, my phones have always been as bright clear and sensitive as I could imagine I would ever need them to be, often more and I've never noticed a difference with the screen protector off.
Anyone not putting on a screen protector?
I have never used a screen protector. My screen is perfect and I've had it for almost a year!
GT-I9000. CM7.
What kind of phone?
Leegalaxy said:
I have never used a screen protector. My screen is perfect and I've had it for almost a year!
GT-I9000. CM7.
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I do love the screen on this phone without the screen protection but i am still putting one on. I tried using nothing with one of my epics and was extremely careful with it but still managed to get a nice big scratch right in the middle. I don't even know how it happened. I plan on having this phone for a while and want to keep it in good condition.
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I have dropped my OG Epic, carried out in my pocket, never had a protector and the only thing that scratched was the frame.
Live the naked feel of my screen.
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I might go naked for a bit
TurboFool said:
I wouldn't bother with a screen protector. They just make the display look muddier, reduce sensitivity, and the glass used (which I'm pretty confident is Gorilla Glass) can stand up to essentially everything that the screen protector would protect against.
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I completely agree, never had one for my Evo 4g and I had that since launch.
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I bought the $15 pack of screen protectors today with the phone and the guy put it on for me.. it adds a slight haze to the screen which sucks and I think I may pull it off later and see if I notice the sensitivity being any better and if the screen looks that much greater to me.. normally I like my phone naked.. but my last phone.. the galaxy s 4g for tmobile.. within a week I had little light scratches on it..like my keys hit the screen in the middle in my pocket.. which always slightly bothered me.
Screw it, I'm naked loving every minute of it
I have used with and without. I notice that it is harder to play games that require constant touch WITHOUT a protector. I love the feeling of the bare glass as well but I also like to play games.
Specifically: Gun Bros Pocket Legends, Legends Arcana.. any that require lots of constant touch.
Also, you do Not want to chance getting a 2$ screen protector from someplace like Ebay... I would recommend something of a bit higher quality..
I used a protector from Monoprice on the wife's Thunderbolt and you cant tell its on there. That one Was cheap but I also trust Monoprice supplies.
Besides, why even CHANCE taking damage on your investment? We do so much with these things, why chance hurting our enjoyment of them.
I'm not...never used one on the og epic with gorilla glass...won't use one on this one....I will however keep it in a pocket by itself
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Anyone not putting on a screen protector?
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I bought the one from the sprint store for $12 and change.Still get the premier discount for now.You get 3 2 normal ones and a uv one.I had him out the uv one on and i do not even see it nor feel it is there.I like it.I rather have the protection then to get this thing pregnant going naked and have scratches down the road.
any tips or tricks to putting the screen protectors on without getting bubbles or dust and lint sticking to adhesive side of protector?
If and when you place your screen protector and notice a finger print or lint, you can repair it. I use clear packing tape, cutting two strips about 1/2" wide. Place one on the top near (but not over) the area you are working with. This is used to lift the protector so you can get under it to where the problem is. Then slip the second strip under the protector, facing up or down depending if the problem it on the protector or the glass. I do it one way then the other for good measure. Once the tape is in place, lower the protector, press on the area, raise the protector, remove the piece of tape under the protector, then lower the protector to see if the blemish is gone.
Repeat where needed. Remove the piece of tape on the top by holding the protector beside the tape, and pulling the tape off the top.
This will remove fingerprints underneath the protector whether it is on the protector or the glass. It will also remove dust, fibers, etc.
It is entirely possible to place the screen protector where it is straight and without anything caught underneath, but I have used this method many times.
If you would like to see the process, search Youtube for "removing lint from under screen protectors".
I'm lazy -- I took mine to BestBuy and had them do it. It cost around $12, but they did the job right. I always seem to screw up when putting them on myself.
there is no need to "protect" the screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxlsNLi-9s
only good if protector is fingerprint resistant
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there is no need to "protect" the screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxlsNLi-9s
only good if protector is fingerprint resistant
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I agree, it makes no sense to use a screen protector on something that has Gorilla Glass like the KF does, other than fingerprints or possibly a privacy screen protector.
I purchased the Skinomi from Amazon. It did not really help with fingerprints like I had planned, nor did it look very good on the screen - contrary to the Skinomi I have on my iPhone 4...
My fire got a light scratch on it in about a week. Never dropped, lived in its case, babied.
Get a screen protector.
(I am anal and hate even the smallest defect. It was indeed a small scratch only noticeable in certain light, but was a scratch.)
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I agree, it makes no sense to use a screen protector on something that has Gorilla Glass like the KF does, other than fingerprints or possibly a privacy screen protector.
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I disagree. I have Gorilla Glass on my Samsung Epic 4g which survived the same type of 'demonstrations' showed in that video. Not wanting to impact the beauty of the screen (touted as one of its primary features when the phone came out), I left mine unprotected. However, after less than a year of use, there are still a significant number of scratches on it, and even one 'chunk' missing that is visible from all angles.
Came here to see if anyone recommended a specific brand over another. While the anti-glare screens sound nice, I have also read that it impacts viewing in a negative way - sounds like something I don't want for a device designed for reading. Therefore I figured I'd stick with a clear protector, but was looking for reviews.
I've always loved and used the SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal.
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The anti-fingerprint ones they sell are junk. They really muck up the screen. But the ultra-crystals are great and provide another layer of protection. I haven't installed mine on my Fire yet, but I will once I get around to it.
Though Gorilla Glass is amazing stuff, it is not scratch-proof. I'll continue using screen protectors regardless of what type of glass.
Interesting. I have a 2 year old Incredible with a perfect screen and never used a screen protector. I must be the most careful person on earth.
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The anti-fingerprint ones they sell are junk. They really muck up the screen.
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Agree and disagree. While it does hinder the quality a tiny tiny bit, I personally love the feel of the matte surface while reading a book. That, combined with anti-glare, make the clear protectors utterly useless to me. If I'm reading / watching anything, I certainly don't want to have to tilt the device to get rid of glare to see the screen clearly.
I bought the Acase matte screen protectors and absolutely recommend them to anyone. 3 pack for $12.99 shipped on Amazon. (Girlfriend loves them too)
I have an XO Skin on my Nexus and love the look of it. You really can barely tell its there and it helps a ton with the finger prints. They make one for the Fire as well: http://xoskins.com/amazon-kindle-fire-screen-protector
Be aware that this is a wet applied protector. I find the best way to apply them is the steam up the bathroom really well for a few minutes, then turn the water off for a few minutes to let any dust in the room settle. Then do a really good wipe down of the screen with a non lint towel and blow it completely clean with compressed air.
When applying the protector, use a lot of the application liquid, on the protector and your fingers.
I just installed a Skinomi protector. Still waiting for it to dry and all, but as far as I can see I removed pretty much all of the bubbles. It was around 9 bucks shipped, came well packaged with clear instructions and a lifetime warranty. As long as it the picture quality isn't disturbed, I think it's going to be a winner.
I do want to try one of those matte protectors now though...
After dealing with cheap screen protectors I ordered a couple different well reviewed protectors.
I got the armorsuit militaryshield.
It installed great, but had to apply it wet (which i don't like) and let sit for 12 hours.
It turned out very nice, you really couldn't tell it was there besides very minor screen distortion. I really didn't like how it felt, a little sticky.
I had to rma that kindle and couldn't save the shield.
So I got a greatshield ezseal
If you're looking for a protector this is the one to get.
Best protector Ive ever used.
Its basically just like the moshi ivisor for ipad.
It doesn't stick to the screen, the adhesive is on the outer edges and it basically lies on the screen -so no bubbles. you can even take it off and wash it.
I tried the Acase matte screen protectors on Amazon and they looked awful. They mute the color palette and give everything a fuzzy look. Tried the Acase clear screen protectors instead and they worked out fine. Can't see the fingerprints and the screen still looks good.
yeah matte will make it a bit fuzzy/greasy looking
the ezshield is matte
Got this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ALDUFG/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
BoxWave Amazon Kindle Fire ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector
I really like how it fits, it really make the display look better.
Don't really care about scratches, but the reflections on the KF can be pretty annoying outside.
It's not really anti-Fingerprint but it's way more easy to clean.
It's also reusable.
I thk a screen protector is ideal if your banging it around or throwing stuff of it but other than theres no reason to really.
ive only had i protector on 1 one the phones ive had, all the rest of the stuff I dont have any SP on them.
I have never had any prob with the screen getting scratched.
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If I could find something that would let me see the screen in the sun now that would be worth it. LOL
Is it making the screen use better outside then? And what about the use inside?
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I'd definitely speak against screen protectors; I purchased a highly rated myGear one with my Fire and noticed that though fingerprints didn't seem to appear as easily, they were almost impossible to wipe off completely. It also noticeably detracts from what is such a good screen.
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/spectre
I just wanted to share with everyone that the Spectre Tempered Glass Screen Protector is now shipping.
I've never had this type of screen protector on my phone before, and it's a premium, but I'm even more excited and impressed after seeing their installation video. I'm sooo ready to get this cheapy screen protector off my phone that bubbled up. Hopefully this will be the end all solution to that problem and I'll report back!
Installation Video (Courtesy of pmoradi2002):
Video Review By Droid-Life (thanks eao1991 for the link): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=29321835&postcount=31
[Update: 08/07/12]
I received mine today. I posted pictures below. I have a headache and I'm sleepy, so I will post a brief Q&A because I've been reading and I know there are some questions folks have been wondering that I can touch up on w/o a delay and I'll give it to you straight.
Q: How does the home button feel?
A: The home button is notably depressed. It operates as normal. Maybe a little awkward at first, but it's no big deal really. And to those thinking you are going to need to buy a raised home button, or a sticker..or something like that..you folks are going overboard with your imagination...bring it down a notch
Q: How was installation?
A: Very very simple and bar none the easiest screen protector I've ever installed. You see how fast he did it in the install video above. It's just like that. A few seconds and your done .. no waiting for nothing to dry, etc. etc...
Q: How does it fit in a case?
A: I have a clear gel tpu case on mine. My case does *not* fit over the screen protector. The edges are sitting pretty much flush with the top edge of the screen protector. I tried pulling it over, it was a no go. What I found is that this creates stress on the screen protector and caused it to lift at the top. I'll be looking into getting a different case to use with this screen protector. Maybe one that is a two piece, top and bottom section? The adhesive seems to be pretty good though. I was able to take my phone out of the case, push the screen protector back down. And I didn't have the issue for the day that I was using it.
Q: How about those *dots* I've been hearing about on the screen.
A: Bottomline, you'll notice them. When the screen is off or black, they are very visible. When the screen is on and you're holding the phone away..you're probably arn't going to notice so much. When you are holding the phone closer to you..they appear like little pixel crystals sparkling in the background. That's the best way I can explain it. Do I find it to be a deal breaker? Absolutely not..you'll just have to deal with it if you decide you want this screen protector.
Q: But the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S III is curved, and this is a glass screen protector that is straight, how does this affect the way it sits on the phone?
A: This is the biggest non-issue. You won't notice anything irregular here. So let that one go..
Overall, the screen protector looks great, there's no loss of sensitivity. [Perhaps even a better sensitivity then if you had any other type of screen protector on ur phone. It feels great.. after me typing the last 20mins.] I'll play with it for a few days and if there's something else needing to be touched up on I will .. otherwise I'd say it's a good purchase based on my initial impression. I happily took off my *wet* applied screen protector that was creating an eyesore because it was all bubbled up and applied this one.
So there you go!
And Please .. Press the thanks button if I've helped you at all..
That actually looks pretty impressive - My only concern would be having the home button be even more recessed. I'm already not too happy with how much effort it requires to press the home button. I know .4mm isn't much, but it's still less than without the protector.
I know .. me too ... but now that I see it written, versus having it said .. you know .4mm ... that's like next to nothing. But we'll see soon!
Yeah I ordered it one month ago, been rocking a cheapo xtremeguard screen protector waiting
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wouldnt this also run the risk of being scratched (like the glass)? .. screen protector for this screen protector anyone?
has anyone installed it yet?
Honestly, i don't like the idead of having glass over glass. I had the Glass.T SGP on my GNote and didn't like it. Just my .02
babymatteo said:
Honestly, i don't like the idead of having glass over glass. I had the Glass.T SGP on my GNote and didn't like it. Just my .02
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Was it the feel of the glass? Was the image bad? Did it leave air bubbles?
What was wrong with it?
i dont really get this. what if it gets scratched?
I guess the only reason i didn't like it was because it messed with the usage of the S-Pen. Also it made the screen somewhat less responsive and inaccurate at times.
Xcor3 said:
i dont really get this. what if it gets scratched?
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Then you say to yourself "I'm glad I had it installed" lol
Xcor3 said:
i dont really get this. what if it gets scratched?
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It's glass..im expecting a scratch here and there, however, the screen underneath will stay mint and it's been said that this won't bubble up since it's one solid piece.
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I might get this once its in stock look good so ill have a replacement covering the front and back lol... I just hate ordering something without a solid release date
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Xcor3 said:
i dont really get this. what if it gets scratched?
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Lol, what's not to get? The whole idea of a screen protector is to protect the glass built into the phone (not easily replaced). If the protector gets scratched, that means it did it's job and should be replaced. At 8h it's far harder than even the most premium plastic screen protectors, and barely more expensive.
Seems promising but, I'll wait for some reviews before I'd seriously consider it.
I paid $27 including tax for a Zagg HD that performs in the $10-$15 protector range. This is $2 or so more delivered. I'm in.
turbosrrgood said:
Lol, what's not to get? The whole idea of a screen protector is to protect the glass built into the phone (not easily replaced). If the protector gets scratched, that means it did it's job and should be replaced. At 8h it's far harder than even the most premium plastic screen protectors, and barely more expensive.
Seems promising but, I'll wait for some reviews before I'd seriously consider it.
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It's glass..im expecting a scratch here and there, however, the screen underneath will stay mint and it's been said that this won't bubble up since it's one solid piece.
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Then you say to yourself "I'm glad I had it installed" lol
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I know itll get scratched, but its glass, when it gets scratched, its there, it will not heal itself like other screen protectors and this is not just those cheap ones that you can just change. And i do use use a screen protector on mine. Im just saying, for that price when it gets scratched, its going to stay there. But i know itll protect the screen underneath, and thats good. But for that price, changing it when it gets brutally scratched is a pain in the ass.
Is it really coming out?? So interested in but not sure how it's gonna adhere the curved edge. I know there are a lot of "curved" screen protector for now, but isn't glass too rigid for making it? If it works fine, I would love to buy one, but it's still risky to invest more than $30 for screen protector.
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I know itll get scratched, but its glass, when it gets scratched, its there, it will not heal itself like other screen protectors and this is not just those cheap ones that you can just change. And i do use use a screen protector on mine. Im just saying, for that price when it gets scratched, its going to stay there. But i know itll protect the screen underneath, and thats good. But for that price, changing it when it gets brutally scratched is a pain in the ass.
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I think your main point here is really price. All screen protectors can get scratched, and when they do you replace them. This is certainly a "premium" product, and yes you have to pay more. This product certainly should be more scratch resistant than other screen protectors, so in theory you would need to replace it less often. More importantly to me, it is a real glass experience and feel, and should be perfectly clear.
Basically you are paying more for a more durable, clearer, easier to install, high quality screen protector.
Personally I would be interested if the quality is as advertised, I will wait for some ginny pigs to report their findings first though.
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I think your main point here is really price. All screen protectors can get scratched, and when they do you replace them. This is certainly a "premium" product, and yes you have to pay more. This product certainly should be more scratch resistant than other screen protectors, so in theory you would need to replace it less often. More importantly to me, it is a real glass experience and feel, and should be perfectly clear.
Basically you are paying more for a more durable, clearer, easier to install, high quality screen protector.
Personally I would be interested if the quality is as advertised, I will wait for some ginny pigs to report their findings first though.
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Why would this scratch less than other screen protectors? From my experience the GLASS screen tends to scratch easier than a screen protector. A good screen protector rather. So why wouldnt you buy a good screen protector that does not easily scratch vs a piece of glass that would scratch just as easily as the screen plus is more expensive than the other types of screen protectors
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Why would this scratch less than other screen protectors? From my experience the GLASS screen tends to scratch easier than a screen protector. A good screen protector rather. So why wouldnt you buy a good screen protector that does not easily scratch vs a piece of glass that would scratch just as easily as the screen plus is more expensive than the other types of screen protectors
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The hardness scale goes from 1H to 10H with diamonds being the top dog. This product is marketed as 8H tempered glass meaning only (9-10)H stuff can scratch it. Regular glass is 5.5H.
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 :good, 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?
I ran a screen protector on my old Galaxy SII and it was fine. However I tried to install a screen protector on my GNEX and because of the curved glass it just wouldnt install good enough for me. So I don't have one. I have owned the phone for almost a year now and no major scratches. I don't use a case either, a few minor dings from small drops but nothing to bad. This phone is pretty tough, at least for me.
I don't want to be paranoid it'll scratch, the thing is, that again, when it not in use, the screen get scratch protection, when in the SENA case, but I want to preserve it for at least some years, or till Google stop update it. in conclusion: anti-glare is good for direct light source, but damage the image quality; wet apply is easy to install, but feels like orange peel LOL, and looks like orange peel; so my only option is normal screen protector then, but which?
There are chapo eBay like 10 for 5$ or so, are they any good? just don't feel like wasting my money for accessory, that I may not like, and another problem, it's problematic to resell, it's not a case or bluetooth speaker..
Maybe some manufacturers has some money back program, if the customer not satisfied with they product? What is the best screen protector out there that:
1. don't cover the edges of the display
2. has oleophobic layer, just like the GNEX screen has?
3. reduce some glare, but not matte type
*If there a wet install protector, that actually feel good, and not rubbery, I also welcome it.
I have used them in the past, but the screen is so much better without them. I take the minor scratches (those you only see under a certain angle/lighting) with it. I have the phone most of the time in the pocket of my jeans. I do remove any dirt/sand from my pocket one a day.
And the oleophobic layer is good for a month ore so, it wears of quickly.
I have a Spigen SGP screen protector since I bought my GNex ad i?m totally satisfied about it.
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Have just started using a extreme guard wet apply protector, but some people don't like it. It's fine with me honestly, grabbed one since it was like 5 bucks for 2 including international shipping. The oleophobic coating on the gnex wears out fast, feels good at first, then it's kind of rough when it wears out a little, one of the motivating factor I got a screen protector as well.
Beamed from my Maguro
if possible, use various films..
You may find the film you like whether it is needed or not.
Generally with a screen protector you feel more confident and convenient
i offer Buff ones.so perfect...
Had an anti-glare.....didn't like it.
My cat likes to gnaw on my phone so the screen protector now has a few scratches, unlike the screen.
Best ones I've ever used were from Bodyguardz. I had to smash my phone screen in a rock to get out of a jam and it didn't even hurt the phone. They also don't change the look of the screen at all like anti glare ones will. Only thing better would likely be the tempered glass variety.
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Best ones I've ever used were from Bodyguardz. I had to smash my phone screen in a rock to get out of a jam and it didn't even hurt the phone. They also don't change the look of the screen at all like anti glare ones will. Only thing better would likely be the tempered glass variety.
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What kind of a jam would you need to smash your phone screen to get out of???
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What kind of a jam would you need to smash your phone screen to get out of???
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Taking pics too close to flood waters full of rocks and was swept into them. Had my phone in hand whole time. Even soaked the phone but worked next day after it dried. And no marks on the screen at all
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1 year and a half with my GNexus without screen protector, no scratches yet but I think I got luck, dropped 2 times but always on the back side
I buy this one at January of this year and for sure its best screen protector i find, The pack have 3 but i only use one and dont need to replace yet.
No marks, no texture, very good deal in my opinion.
Search on Ebay for "New 3x CLEAR Screen Protector Guard Cover Film Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus i9250" the vendor name is "rockymobile"
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Same here.. Never used a screen protector and never had a need for one.. Even with my keys in the same pocket I've never scratched my screen.
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my solution is using a "smaller" size protector which is not cutting according the glass size. It avoids to fit the curved face so the protector signally smaller then the screen glass. I found this type of the protector on the shop and still using it happily. It is petty match with the soft case because the soft case will covered the curved face that protector doesn't. And you don't worry the soft case will tilt the protector up.
I vote no.
Had 1 on 6 months ago since it was included/installed when I purchased, along with a rubber case.
But after testing out another GN without it, it just felt so much smoother, so took it off, but keep the case, which helps keep a grip from slips/drops
I use protector from 1 year ago and I dont have problems using touch and everything is smooth.
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This device mount gorilla glass 3.i trust it.But maybe the display under gorilla glass is tooo weak.damn i had a s4 used without protection for 2 years.absolutely no scratches.Besides use display protection with the zenfnone2's low brightness woud be bad.i have this zenfone from 2 months and an ugly scratch is often visible.so i think the display is weak.s4 has gorilla glass 3 too but its diplay is stronger itself,without considering the gorilla glass.this thing annoy me
Had mine for 2 week without screen protection and it had small scratches all over. Keep in mine i had the asus flip cover with it witch is covered the whole time it was inside my pocket and so. I dont know what the cause of this. But i order an tempered glass to protected it from now on
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I use a simple & cheap protection foil and it works well. No problems with brightness.
You can enhance the brightness by changing a setting in the asus energy app. I don't know exactly - removed the app
I've had mine for a month and I have no screen protector and it's in my pocket and I have no scratches........
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dakunclear said:
I've had mine for a month and I have no screen protector and it's in my pocket and I have no scratches........
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Agreed with this guy. Mine's perfect? Maybe you put it in the same pocket as keys or something?
My dog stepped all over my screen and it's fine. lol Not even micro scratches.
No guys, i put it in quite secure places. Maybe in the same pocket of the lighter or the keys something like 1 or 2 times. However is a shallow and tiny scratch but sometimes it's visible and it's annoying
I have a couple minor scratches that aren't noticeable with screen on maybe 1 cm or so. . I have a glass protector on the way. . Don't know what caused it maybe the time I accidently put phone in pocket with screwdriver. Anyway hopefully screen protector hurries up from China
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I put a screen protector on after about 1 week. The glass was flawless at the time. The screen protector now has several scuffs and scratches, but I'm hopeful that the glass under it is still in perfect shape.
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I put a screen protector on after about 1 week. The glass was flawless at the time. The screen protector now has several scuffs and scratches, but I'm hopeful that the glass under it is still in perfect shape.
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Oh it's fine. If you ever have a spare one lying around or feel like testing buy a cheap one on eBay and it with a hammer. Not at full force obviously but if you just let gravity do the work for you it may not even Crack on first try.
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I once saw an S4 with a very long scratch, maybe 4-5 centimeters long, after less than a week of use. You have to remember that no matter what, sand is the same hardness as the screen (glass is made of sand, after all ) and will scratch it.
Easiest solution, get a tempered glass screen protector. They're about $5 on ebay. If it gets scratched or cracked, replace it...
They work fine and I've had no problems with it...
ultramag69 said:
Easiest solution, get a tempered glass screen protector. They're about $5 on ebay. If it gets scratched or cracked, replace it...
They work fine and I've had no problems with it...
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I strongly agreed. In fact, I'd say phone makers should just stop using those fancy monkey-named glass to keep the price low, and let the customers spend the money on the tempered glass protector - or just make it standard accessories.
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Try to feel other brands screen..i feel zens screens are little bit thin even it says gorilla...asahi is better
Has anyone found a site that sells an extra pace of gorilla glass for the whole display?
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ultramag69 said:
Easiest solution, get a tempered glass screen protector. They're about $5 on ebay. If it gets scratched or cracked, replace it...
They work fine and I've had no problems with it...
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What do they feel like though? My sister has a screen protector oh her iPhone and it feels all plastic and horrible compared to the original screen; not sure what she used however. Does the tempered glass actually feel like glass?
Got to dedicate the right front pocket to only your smartphone. Do this and you'll never get scratches.
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Has anyone found a site that sells an extra pace of gorilla glass for the whole display?
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What do they feel like though? My sister has a screen protector oh her iPhone and it feels all plastic and horrible compared to the original screen; not sure what she used however. Does the tempered glass actually feel like glass?
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The tempered glass screen protectors are naturally quite rigid before application, but bizarrely I wasn't able to find many glass ones for this when I was looking. Perhaps it's something to do with the very flat profile that the body has around the screen, such would have a very discernible "step" between the screen and the body. I have a protector made by Celicious, which is some type of polyurethane and it seems to be doing a great job, not the typically easily-scuffed plastic protectors. Has anyone else used a tempered glass protector for the Zenfone 2 and what are your thoughts on it?
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The tempered glass screen protectors are naturally quite rigid before application, but bizarrely I wasn't able to find many glass ones for this when I was looking. Perhaps it's something to do with the very flat profile that the body has around the screen, such would have a very discernible "step" between the screen and the body. I have a protector made by Celicious, which is some type of polyurethane and it seems to be doing a great job, not the typically easily-scuffed plastic protectors. Has anyone else used a tempered glass protector for the Zenfone 2 and what are your thoughts on it?
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I have 2 Zenfone 2's. Both have glass screen protectors. The ones I bought have a curved edge and are really good.
Glass will always feel like glass (these are NOT plastic or anything else). Just make sure to get the version with the left hand side proximity sensor cutout as there were problems reported with complete glass versions where the screen wouldn't come back on after calls.
No real problems but if possible try to get oleophobic coating as it will cut down on fingerprints though a quick wipe will fix it if you don't have this.
As I said $5AUD on ebay for these, here - http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/371300680925?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I have tempered glass too..it surely protects...just be sure proximity sensor not covered by the tempered glass...mine has a cut specifically for that..
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http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/371300680925?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&_mwBanner=1
Problem with this it has not proximity sensor cut...i think the cuts for the front camera as shown?
I bought this one http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00SMAC0BW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00 on 1st july and it has no scratches at all (had the phone 2 weeks before that and no scratches there neither).
Also got the black hardcover (which includes a pretty ****ty protective plastic foil)
Btw, keys etc shouldn't be able to scratch the screen at all. Even with quite a bit of force (just tested it ... you can feel if it's just gliding smooth over the screen). Sand can have particles in it which are hard enough
pato2015 said:
I have tempered glass too..it surely protects...just be sure proximity sensor not covered by the tempered glass...mine has a cut specifically for that..
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http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/371300680925?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&_mwBanner=1
Problem with this it has not proximity sensor cut...i think the cuts for the front camera as shown?
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Nope, it's for the proximity sensor. I have 2 on right now... The pictures are done wrong. The last screen without the phone is the right orientation...