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[Poll] Do you have a scratched screen?

I've seen a number of threads about the screen scratch issues, but i am struggling to work out the proportion of people suffering from it.
Does your Galaxy Nexus have any screen scratches?
If you don't have a scratched screen and can post to say if you take any special care with it (like keeping it on a pouch, screen protector etc...)

I have 2 deep scratches.
They are the length of the diameter of the circle exposing the front facing camera.
They're probably from sand that I was around when on holiday.
I highly doubt I would have any noticeable scratches if I didn't expose it to sand.
I was going to return it to the store I bought it from and tell them there was something wrong with it so they'd give me a new clean one, but I'm okay with it now and I returned to the UK 3 days after the 28 day return/exchange policy so I couldn't do anything anyway.
Anyone know any way I could easily mask these scratches? They're on the left bezel so they don't interfere with the screen but I'd like to mask them anyway.

No scratch, no screen protector (hate those things).

just put on a cheap ebay screen protector and you'll be set
nothing to make a big fuss about for some scratches when it can be easily prevented with a $2 screen protector
even Gorilla grass gets scratches too

Have you found your screen protector has stayed on correctly? From my past experience they seem to start peeling from the corners.
I really want a Galaxy Nexus, but I know my OCD will really get to me if I get a scratch on the screen.

My phones with Gorilla Glass have never had any scratches whatsoever. This is my third phone too. I carry it either in my pocket or man purse lol

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I doubt that. I've been using my sgs+ for 4 months and not a single scratch. My phone has been exposed to sand, dirt, even keys but no scatches
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I've had a few minor scratches in the bottom left corner of the screen due to the dropping it a month ago. Now, I've got 3 more, quite visible scratches on the screen. Despite the fact I dropped it once, I take care of my Nexie. I keep it in my pocket, without the keys. I don't have screen protector nor the case, pouch. My girlfriend who's got Desire S(no screen protector) has got no scratches on the screen, even though she keeps it in her purse.
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Yes, I dont use protector and I have two little scratches in the middle of the screen...

mikeeo019 said:
I doubt that. I've been using my sgs+ for 4 months and not a single scratch. My phone has been exposed to sand, dirt, even keys but no scatches
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Gorilla glass is still just glass, its not magic, it can be easily scratched by something harder than glass. take a bit of sand and rub it on it and you will have a scratch.

I just got a small gouge in my screen, not even 1mm wide, near the middle some time yesterday. It's more of a chunk, then a scratch. Reminds me of a minor impact. My phone is in a holster, never my pocket. I was working on my car, and may have touched the screen with a less than clean hand that led to the scratch. About 1 week after the phone I got a small scratch near the top of the phone, out of the visible area.
I have a stenheil / sgpstore Oleophobic on the way. i was holding out for a Ultra Crystal by stenheil (best screen protectors ever made hands down IMHO) but it doesn't seem like they're going to make a crystal for the gnex due to the curved screen :-(

Protonus said:
I just got a small gouge in my screen, not even 1mm wide, near the middle some time yesterday. It's more of a chunk, then a scratch. Reminds me of a minor impact. My phone is in a holster, never my pocket. I was working on my car, and may have touched the screen with a less than clean hand that led to the scratch. About 1 week after the phone I got a small scratch near the top of the phone, out of the visible area.
I have a stenheil / sgpstore Oleophobic on the way. i was holding out for a Ultra Crystal by stenheil (best screen protectors ever made hands down IMHO) but it doesn't seem like they're going to make a crystal for the gnex due to the curved screen :-(
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LOL! sorry its just you said you have a phone holster when your pocket is mere inches away.
anyway no screen protector but got scurve case for it, also have it in my pocket with nothing in it but a micro-fiber cloth because that's just how I roll. Also always leave it face down on a clean surface. (curved screen so screen doesn't touch the surface woohoo!!!!)

No scratches only had mine for a week though, no screen protector and just in a TPC case.
I have had my fascinate for a year with no scratches and plan to use Nexus same. Hopefully it stays scratch free.
I always keep it in my right front pocket, where nothing else ever goes in there.

Just sat on my nexus and ruined my... screen protector! Thank god... this would have definitely ruined my screen.
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tannor said:
No scratches only had mine for a week though, no screen protector and just in a TPC case.
I have had my fascinate for a year with no scratches and plan to use Nexus same. Hopefully it stays scratch free.
I always keep it in my right front pocket, where nothing else ever goes in there.
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Did the same thing with my gs2 and got serious scratches from grit.
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No scratches yet
I've had mine for 2 weeks now. Thankfully, no scratches yet. I was really worried about the glass on the Nexus with some of the forum threads I had come across. I was coming from an OG with Gorilla Glass.
So far, in 2 weeks of use (treated the same way as my OG Droid) I don't see even the slightest of scratches. I also love the oleophobic coating on the glass. It really does.wonders.
In comparison, my OG had a big scratch on the screen in the first 2 weeks of owning it, and it almost got me to switch to a screen protector. Not that it means that the glass on the OG was worse, but rather, that these things are all luck related. I'm sure that over 2 years of use, my SGN will also have scratches, just like my Droid did.
Gorilla glass/ reinforced glass is not magic. If you're unlucky, either can get scratched in a heartbeat, no matter how careful you are with your phone.

No screen protector and I have scratches on my screen.

I have some micro scratches on it from day 1 before i was able to apply a screen protector. Seems like the glass is not as hard as my old iPhone 4 where i used it w/o protector for over a week and it seems fine.
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mikeeo019 said:
I doubt that. I've been using my sgs+ for 4 months and not a single scratch. My phone has been exposed to sand, dirt, even keys but no scatches
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Believe it. My old G2x had 2 scratches on it. Luckily I had it replaced when an update bricked it. First phone with a Gorilla screen and the only phone that got scratches. Sand and dust are destructive on them. Knives and keys... not so much.
This time I put a screen protector on. XO for me... and a case. No chances.
LTE EX Galaxy Nexus - AOSP KANG
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So, are there any methods of masking scratches after they appear?

Isn't this supposed to be "like" Gorilla Glass?

I haven't put screen protectors on any phone in the last 2 years because I've never needed them. I handle with care and the phone is the only thing ever in a pocket.
Today I noticed on my GSM Nexus that there are light vertical scratches from the bottom of the screen. It reminds me a lot of the swirls/scratches you see on cars after a few washes. Head on and in daily use I don't see them but under a bright light or sun its very easy to see.
I'm not an idiot and obviously I somehow caused these scratches but what the hell could I have done to cause scratches all over fortified glass? Seems very suspicious and maybe Gorilla glass is much better.
It looks like I've been Samsunged.
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It is possible that Gorilla Glass may have saved your phone in this case, but I have the exact scratches on my Droid X with GG. Also my Xoom. I ended up with screen protectors on them for this reason. Nothing is impossible to scratch. And once they get tiny scratches like that they are more susceptible to more.

zehkaiser said:
It is possible that Gorilla Glass may have saved your phone in this case, but I have the exact scratches on my Droid X with GG. Also my Xoom. I ended up with screen protectors on them for this reason. Nothing is impossible to scratch. And once they get tiny scratches like that they are more susceptible to more.
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I never had any issues on my HTC Incredible and Sensation both which use Gorilla glass but this phone after only 2 months its crazy there are scratches. Happened over this weekend. Only thing I can think of is sliding it in and out of my jeans. That's really it. No drops or no trips to beach. Its just bizarre.
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It's 'like' gorilla glass perhaps, but nowhere near as effective. Gorilla glass my not be bullet-proof or 100% scratch resistant but i find it's much, much better as resisting scratches as compared to a normal screen
I first found this out after i traded in the SGS1 for the Nexus S - never used a screen protector for the gorilla glass of the SGS1 and my nexus S screen scratched within a couple of weeks. Had to use a screen protector.
Had a SGS2 and Sensation for a few months - never used a screen protector yet not a single scratch.
The iphone 4/4s with their 'fortified/hardened' glasses are even worse.
Needless to say that the first thing i did to my GN when i got it was apply a screen protector on it. Peace of mind.

Samsung is not advertising the glass on the Gnex as being "like" GG...I think Corning, makers of GG, would object strongly if Samsung did any such thing. If someone in a phone shop told you that, you really can't blame Samsung for it.
The Gnex doesn't have gorilla glass because the Gnex screen has a curve and GG is flat. To be honest, I've never seen advertising from Samsung that mentions the strength or durability of the glass on the Gnex at all, but I probably haven't seen every single Gnex ad that exists.
I got a scratch on my Gnex and then I got a screen protector. I was disappointed when I got a scratch, since I used my SGS "naked" and never had any damage to the screen. But I'm not so upset that I feel like I got ripped off.
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mobilehavoc said:
I never had any issues on my HTC Incredible and Sensation both which use Gorilla glass but this phone after only 2 months its crazy there are scratches. Happened over this weekend. Only thing I can think of is sliding it in and out of my jeans. That's really it. No drops or no trips to beach. Its just bizarre.
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Dinc didn't use gorilla glass but it was fortified glass and it didn't get a scratch in the 2 years I had it. I just have to remember to be more careful with my gnex.
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lilirose said:
Samsung is not advertising the glass on the Gnex as being "like" GG...I think Corning, makers of GG, would object strongly if Samsung did any such thing. If someone in a phone shop told you that, you really can't blame Samsung for it.
The Gnex doesn't have gorilla glass because the Gnex screen has a curve and GG is flat. To be honest, I've never seen advertising from Samsung that mentions the strength or durability of the glass on the Gnex at all, but I probably haven't seen every single Gnex ad that exists.
I got a scratch on my Gnex and then I got a screen protector. I was disappointed when I got a scratch, since I used my SGS "naked" and never had any damage to the screen. But I'm not so upset that I feel like I got ripped off.
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What's weird is my scratches seem to be more to the screen's coating?? than to the glass? As in you see them if you face the phone top down but at an angle you can't see them. Almost reminds me of what scratches on a screen protector look like. It has no impact at all on the display when the screen is on or when there's not a bright overhead light. Even with a bright overhead light I have to look at the screen straight on so is it possible it's a scratch in whatever coating they use? Running my fingers doesn't feel anything either.

Weird. My scratch can easily be felt if you run a fingernail over it- or, at least, you could before I put on an XOskin (not meaning to spam on their behalf, but their screen protector fills existing scratches well). I didn't have any microscratches like you describe at all, and I think I'd be pissed about that too. Possibly a defective phone? Or a refurb that has a cheap screen protector on it?
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What's weird is my scratches seem to be more to the screen's coating?? than to the glass? As in you see them if you face the phone top down but at an angle you can't see them. Almost reminds me of what scratches on a screen protector look like. It has no impact at all on the display when the screen is on or when there's not a bright overhead light. Even with a bright overhead light I have to look at the screen straight on so is it possible it's a scratch in whatever coating they use? Running my fingers doesn't feel anything either.
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I have the same thing. Very strange.
Edit: I can't feel my scratch with a fingernail either.
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Weird. My scratch can easily be felt if you run a fingernail over it- or, at least, you could before I put on an XOskin (not meaning to spam on their behalf, but their screen protector fills existing scratches well). I didn't have any microscratches like you describe at all, and I think I'd be pissed about that too. Possibly a defective phone? Or a refurb that has a cheap screen protector on it?
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I REFUSE to put a screen protector on, it's BS that we have to do that. I just added insurance so worst case if it gets much worse I'll pay the deductible and get a replacement. I absolutely hate screen protectors with a passion...last time I used one was on a Palm Pre and then a Hero. These beautiful phones and glass is meant to be felt by your fingertips - it's a whole different experience when you touch glass or plastic IMHO.

Same here, I refuse to put a screen protector.
I am happy with the Samsung "fortified" glass. I have been using my GN every single day in my pocket and I have yet to see a single scratch!

I have a few of those tiny scratches on my Nexus. Not really noticeable unless I really look for them so I'm not terribly bothered.
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You refuse to use a screen protector, I refuse to walk around with a €600 phone that has a scratched-up screen. Different strokes for different folks.
I look at it as being no different to using a condom...not perfect, but a heck of a lot better than the alternative. ;-)
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the scratches surely are not on the glass but on the coating which is applied to the glass.

tigajr said:
Same here, I refuse to put a screen protector.
I am happy with the Samsung "fortified" glass. I have been using my GN every single day in my pocket and I have yet to see a single scratch!
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Ditto. Since late Nov its naked in my pocket every day. Looks mint at any angle.
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Rain X anyone? In my Grey poupon voice.
Sent from my Nexus in Texas.

You should try Zagg. I'm serious, it doesn't interfere with the screen, and it absolutely works. Gorillia glass is tempered, meaning it's stronger than regular glass, just like a car windshield. That being said, it will eventually scratch if the conditions are right. Believe it or not, dust that settles on the glass will cause minor abrasions- couple that with being inside a pocket, it's a miracle that your phone isn't worse off.
I mean, the screen won't get scratched, and considering you have $600+ phone, I think the $12 on ebay is worth it. I'll tell you right now, the one made for the galaxy nexus covers the entire front, even the very bottom. Couple that with an otterbox commuter, or defender (with the built in screen protector removed) your phone will not get broken.

tigajr said:
Same here, I refuse to put a screen protector.
I am happy with the Samsung "fortified" glass. I have been using my GN every single day in my pocket and I have yet to see a single scratch!
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I am very, very careful with my GN. I put it in its sleeve, put the sleeve in the left pocket with nothing else, screen in. Always wipe after heavy usage.
Oh and I don't flail around with it like a freakin' kraken.
Result? No scratches! Of course, the charger port is getting a bit worn in, but hey, not my fault the battery sucks.
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You should try Zagg. I'm serious, it doesn't interfere with the screen, and it absolutely works. Gorillia glass is tempered, meaning it's stronger than regular glass, just like a car windshield. That being said, it will eventually scratch if the conditions are right. Believe it or not, dust that settles on the glass will cause minor abrasions- couple that with being inside a pocket, it's a miracle that your phone isn't worse off.
I mean, the screen won't get scratched, and considering you have $600+ phone, I think the $12 on ebay is worth it. I'll tell you right now, the one made for the galaxy nexus covers the entire front, even the very bottom. Couple that with an otterbox commuter, or defender (with the built in screen protector removed) your phone will not get broken.
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If Zagg is still the same tacky, orange-peeled nonsense that it was when I got my Incredible, I'd pass on that in a minute. It protects well, but the tackiness is absolutely unbearable (I played with my Dinc last night and the touch/feel was nonsense), the orange peel can be unslightly to the OCD (ala me), and it starts to yellow after a couple of years.
BUT....diff'rent strokes.

Don't bother with wet application screen protectors. They all suck.
Get your self a brando UK ultra crystal. Can't even tell its on the phone. (And I hate screen protectors)
Takes like 14 days from Hong Kong to USA but its worth it.
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finch8423 said:
You should try Zagg. I'm serious, it doesn't interfere with the screen, and it absolutely works. Gorillia glass is tempered, meaning it's stronger than regular glass, just like a car windshield. That being said, it will eventually scratch if the conditions are right. Believe it or not, dust that settles on the glass will cause minor abrasions- couple that with being inside a pocket, it's a miracle that your phone isn't worse off.
I mean, the screen won't get scratched, and considering you have $600+ phone, I think the $12 on ebay is worth it. I'll tell you right now, the one made for the galaxy nexus covers the entire front, even the very bottom. Couple that with an otterbox commuter, or defender (with the built in screen protector removed) your phone will not get broken.
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I can look at it other way - it's a $700 phone (for me) so why ruin the amazing glass screen, touch response, look and feel of the device by a piece of $12 plastic??

Screen Protector or No Screen Protector?

I got my GNex the day of release and since day one I have had a screen protector on it.
I used the cheap Verizon ones temporarily, and purchased an invisible shield about a week later.
I really like the invisible shield, its lasted me this whole time. From December to April with no issues. It was clean looking. It did have a little bit of the "orange peel" effect, but I didn't mind it.
But its starting to get a little bit worn, dirt starting collecting around the edges of the screen protector, and won't come out. Its also got little fine surface scratches from me cleaning the screen......
So my question is, who here is using their GNex Naked?
Im thinking about taking my invisible shield off now,
But im just worried that the glossy black front of the phone will start to get little fine surface scratches from pocketing/cleaning.
I know that the screens are not suppose to scratch easily, but its the little fine hair like scratches that appear over time from use / cleaning that bother me to no end.
Anyone using their GNex Naked care to chime in on how well the screen is holding up? How about the glossy black above and underneath the screen?

hxdrummerxc said:
I got my GNex the day of release and since day one I have had a screen protector on it.
I used the cheap Verizon ones temporarily, and purchased an invisible shield about a week later.
I really like the invisible shield, its lasted me this whole time. From December to April with no issues. It was clean looking. It did have a little bit of the "orange peel" effect, but I didn't mind it.
But its starting to get a little bit worn, dirt starting collecting around the edges of the screen protector, and won't come out. Its also got little fine surface scratches from me cleaning the screen......
So my question is, who here is using their GNex Naked?
Im thinking about taking my invisible shield off now,
But im just worried that the glossy black front of the phone will start to get little fine surface scratches from pocketing/cleaning.
I know that the screens are not suppose to scratch easily, but its the little fine hair like scratches that appear over time from use / cleaning that bother me to no end.
Anyone using their GNex Naked care to chime in on how well the screen is holding up? How about the glossy black above and underneath the screen?
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Nothing on my nexus just yet... I tried scratchingit with a key( don't do that) and not a single scratch.. I had a screen protector aswell but it seems to make blacks not so black..
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Honestly, wouldn't risk it.
When you have that tiny grain of sand or something in your pocket and your phone is with it. That is just enough to scratch it and just make you OCD and annoyed with the screen because of that one scratch you always see.
Just put on a quality screen protector. I put an XO skins on mine and it's been good so far.

I used it from half of January until now. Collected my fist scratch a week ago, even though I treat it with extreme care. It is not very visible but still. I would recommend one.
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I would use a screen protector just to not take the risk of the screen getting scratched. Because if those tiny little scratches bother you, imagine what'll happen when you get a big scratch on your screen. You'll regret it. I, and many others here would recommend XO Skin's. It's a really good screen protector and I'd say give it a chance.
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I've never put my phone into trouser pockets. It always goes into a suit jacket pocket on its own - without any other items in the pocket. Despite this, I have a curved scratch on the screen that becomes noticeable in bright environments.
So, if a scratch will bother you greatly, you'll definitely want a screen protector.

I put protectors on all my phone's screens before use them. On my old iphone 3gs one from power support saved my glass from a 1.5 meters fall, protector broken but screen untouched.

Ran mine about a week without one until my case and protector came in...was extremely careful and no scratches thankfully.
It's like having a home alarm system. No one gets them until their house has already been broken into. For how cheap they are...it's cheap insurance since it's much harder to repair a scratch than replace a screen protector.

if small scratches that can only be seen when the screen is off and clean bothers you then use a screen protector. The galaxy nexus's Oleophobic coating will get these tiny scratches without one. the screen feels much nicer without one, try it for a day when you plan to switch up the screen protectors and you will see what you are missing out on.

I peel mine off. Was too slippery, got easily scratched with microscratches, looked greasy. Bleh. The screen is great and durable, has that nice oleophobic coating; the glass is strong enough, a protector isn't needed anymore on phones for regular, they're not plastic screens.
Now if you work in construction or other particle heaven environment, by all means get a protector.

Mines naked and I have zero scratches from slipping it in and out of my pocket! And trust me...I clean the screen and look under a light to check! Lol
Sent from my Nexus Prime

Picked up 10 good protectors from ebay for like 5 quid.
Get greasy, wipe on your trousers, get scratched, put a new one on.
Cheaper than new glass, simple
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dexterslab said:
Picked up 10 good protectors from ebay for like 5 quid.
Get greasy, wipe on your trousers, get scratched, put a new one on.
Cheaper than new glass, simple
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Link?
I'm actually looking for a very basic, as-clear-as-possible, and non-water base screen protector. I hear the basic ones from Verizon do just fine (not anti-glare ones)? I may go with those.

What exactly are you protecting the screen from? From looking bad? If isn't for resale value, then what on Earth justifies tainting the display of a phone's screen with a piece of plastic that worsens the clarity and collects dust, fingerprints and oil?
I'd spend the money on addressing the OCD. Just get the first scratch out of the way and be done with it. It's pretty liberating to not walk around as if you are babysitting fine china in your pocket.

I highly recommend Steinhall Oleophobic screen protectors.
With a good install, it is hard to even tell its in there. Very clear, and the feel of it is better than any others I've used. Almost as good as glass.
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Until 2 days ago I had this on since I got my GNex back in December...
http://www.amazon.com/Rearth-Ultima...CK/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1333684536&sr=8-12
Completely clear, couldn't notice there was one on, some rainbow effect not much, Covered pretty much the whole screen. The only slight issue was that the bottom right corner did not adhere so it was off about 1mm. .
Currently I have the XO on there still waiting for 2 bubbles to dry out, almost no orange peel, but I can tell it has effected the visibility a bit. Overall pretty happy.
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...tector?zenid=2d2895b48f6f59ef6241b525b3c20c2a
Promo code SPRINTXO for 30% off still works as of a few days ago.
Also heard good things about these...
http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Clear...QS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1333684536&sr=8-10
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...GBE0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1333684536&sr=8-6
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/google/galaxy-nexus.html

no screen protector here and i've been using this phone for 2 months without a scratch. It's always all by himself in my left pocket and I dont feel worried about getting a scratch.
If you want a screen protector and you'd feel better with one I suggest you the Tru brand, the feeling is really nice compared to the other brands out there that I see at my workplace...

I'm the complete opposite of you. I purchased my nexus the week it came out and refused to put a screen protector on up until 2weeks ago. Was talked into trying one by a coworker. In those 3.5 months I've never had a single scratch. I'm a little OCD about having a perfect screen. Free of scratches and clean of fingerprints and dirt. I ended up throwing on a cheap verizon one thinking I'd be pulling it off very shortly after applying it. After putting it on damn near perfect, I started to like it. Color distortion was farely minimal and I wasn't wiping fingerprints every 20 minutes. That in itself is worth the screen protector. The protection to me is the added bonus..... I really hate fingerprints. Lol
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I am using XO Skins as well. http://xoskins.com It doesn't have orange peel and is super strong. I have had it on since day 1.

no screen protector and use this for good measures
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488683

Cant stand screen protectors on S3

I have tried about 3 protectors so far, and always end up taking them off and feeling happier. Seems like they all either feel too weird on my finger, peel too easily, or in one case it was good for a little but over time had too much indents and the look of small warping in spots. As soon as I take one off, screen looks better, and feels better. I know gorilla glass can be scratched but I really wonder if a screen protector is truly necessary. If I never bring the phone in contact with sand or diamonds is there anything else I need to worry about? Also, will a screen protector help prevent the screen from cracking if the phone is dropped?

sfetaz said:
I have tried about 3 protectors so far, and always end up taking them off and feeling happier. Seems like they all either feel too weird on my finger, peel too easily, or in one case it was good for a little but over time had too much indents and the look of small warping in spots. As soon as I take one off, screen looks better, and feels better. I know gorilla glass can be scratched but I really wonder if a screen protector is truly necessary. If I never bring the phone in contact with sand or diamonds is there anything else I need to worry about? Also, will a screen protector help prevent the screen from cracking if the phone is dropped?
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I agree. I have a Zagg screen protector on my S3, and recently bought an Incipio case (which I love), however, the screen protector is peeling off in the corners, which makes it look ugly. Probably going to rip it off soon.

Agreed.
So far I've tried:
1. Skinomi -- Wet protectors suck. They produce a "rainbow glitter" effect on the screen, you notice it especially when its white.
2. Diztronic/cheapo -- The outward curved screen causes cheapo protectors not to lay flat.
3. SGP Nano 3pack -- Doesn't offer much protection. I screwed up the 1st one putting it on, and the 2nd one I managed to put scratches in it with their damn PLASTIC air bubble removal tool!
Oh well, 90% of the scratches on my Galaxy S1 were from me being lazy and putting the phone on surfaces screen-down. Having a case with a large lip around the edges will prevent a majority of the scratches (I already keep one pocket dedicated for phone-only).

I have the spg Nano on and it does get scratched easily. On the other hand I have a friend with the same phone so we split a pack and did rock paper scissors for the 3rd screen protector.
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Can't stand some screen protectors. The Zagg and those expensive ones have the orange peel effect and can get indents which is ugly. The wet apply ones have the rainbow affect and the cheap ones come off easy and don't protect lol. I've said screw it. So far I have no scratches and my case keeps the screen from surface contact. Whatever.
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I'm using the one provided with Otter box and aside from it smearing easily and having to wipe it off quite a bit, its not too shabby considering I usually liken screen protectors to raincoats. BTW if you're looking into a case, an otter box is pretty good. A bit pricy ($35 from Fry's), but so far solid. Not to mention it raises the edges making it difficult to irritate the protector/start peeling
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jnadke said:
Agreed.
So far I've tried:
1. Skinomi -- Wet protectors suck. They produce a "rainbow glitter" effect on the screen, you notice it especially when its white.
2. Diztronic/cheapo -- The outward curved screen causes cheapo protectors not to lay flat.
3. SGP Nano 3pack -- Doesn't offer much protection. I screwed up the 1st one putting it on, and the 2nd one I managed to put scratches in it with their damn PLASTIC air bubble removal tool!
Oh well, 90% of the scratches on my Galaxy S1 were from me being lazy and putting the phone on surfaces screen-down. Having a case with a large lip around the edges will prevent a majority of the scratches (I already keep one pocket dedicated for phone-only).
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Haha that's funny, because I do the exact same for my pocket as well! I'm using diztronic protector and it sucks major balls!
When I get my now replacement white s3. My phone will be naked
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Anyone going naked screen?

Was just curious if anyone not using any screen protector at all and if it's doing pretty good with avoiding scratches
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I've had mine for a couple of months now without a screen protector. No scratches or marks on the screen at all. It is kept in a flip cover case though and in transport that fits inside a padded 10inch netbook pouch.

Thank you
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Have had mine since mid August, been going bareback the whole time, no scratches whatsoever. Dog even stepped on the glass, no problem

Well there was a huge argument on whether note has a gorilla glass or not but one thing was clear it had a pretty good scratch resistant glass that said and done no glass is fully scratch resistant and hence precaution is better then cure.

For the cost of a skin/protector its really no contest .
Aids resale value as well .
SGS 1 and 2 covered and sold for a good price .
Screen protector has already saved SGS3 from scratches after dropping on gravel .
jje

I don't have any screen protector on and mine still looks flawless (bought on release day). I don't keep mine in contact with gravel, though.

No protector here. No scratches in two months. Have mine in a case though. Like someone said it can't hurt to get one, but the screen is pretty durable.

No screen protector on mine ^_^
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i'm not worried about a screen protector, i dropped my samsung gakaxy S2 on gravel once and picked it up, it didn't have a scratch on it, no joke, i'm confident the note 10.1 will be just as good.

believe it or not never used a screen protector in my life

I can't bare to use a screen protector on such a pretty screen..

I only screen protect my mobile devices to guard from pocket scratches.
The Note 10.1 doesn't fit in any of my pockets.
Phones always
Tablets never

I got a small scratch on mine the first week I had it. Some kind of microscopic bit of grit got on the screen and the pen picked it up while I was drawing. I felt it happen and stopped before it became a big scratch. Now I have a screen protector. The glass is NOT scratch proof. You might luck out and never get a scratch, but don't be fooled into thinking it can't happen.
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I've put a matte screen protector on mine not to protect it from scratches but to reduce the smudges and fingerprints on the screen. It also helps reduce the slippery feeling when drawing or writing on the screen, but that's just me.

Reiman76 said:
I've put a matte screen protector on mine not to protect it from scratches but to reduce the smudges and fingerprints on the screen. It also helps reduce the slippery feeling when drawing or writing on the screen, but that's just me.
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I'm curious - does the s-pen leave behind marks on the matte protector? Or does it depend on which tip you use? I recently ordered some matte protectors because I liked the feeling of my s pen on my phone screen (which has a matte protector) but it left behind some marks that i had to wipe away with my fingers. Also, I would assume that matte protectors are slightly abrasive, which would cause the tip to wear out much faster? Any thoughts?

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I'm curious - does the s-pen leave behind marks on the matte protector? Or does it depend on which tip you use? I recently ordered some matte protectors because I liked the feeling of my s pen on my phone screen (which has a matte protector) but it left behind some marks that i had to wipe away with my fingers. Also, I would assume that matte protectors are slightly abrasive, which would cause the tip to wear out much faster? Any thoughts?
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Hi all, would like to share my thoughts. Been using both sgp screen protector before: cystal clear & matt.
am using black rubber tip but both sp are way too rough. Decided to go naked on the screen and its really comfortable on spen for both tips now.
While using white tips, both sp works smooth and fine but it just doest feel as good as naked.

Tried a screen protector, no good - bubbles and dust everywhere. Much better to get a good quality cover/case I think.
I'm currently using the stock Samsung sleeve. No screen protector. No scratches or issue.

Mmm im glad i put a screen protector on. One time i put imy gn10.1 on top of a mattress(my sisters room was being remodeled) and i wanted to keep it away from the puppy so i put it up there. The mattress was up against the wall behind the coach btw, I know im not the smartest when it comes to common sense haha. Anyways for somereason it fell and i nearly had a panic attack. Apparently there was like a metal heater thing underneath it with sharp metal edges. So when i picked it up it cut right throught the protector and pulled it back leaving some of the screen exposed. I havent changed rhe protector yet but i could only imagine that if i didnt have one on thered be a huge deep scratch and the screen would be useless . Ive never actually cut through a screen protector before... only slight scratch marks. Its one of those thick ones too(zaggs?)
But its good to note that im careless with my electronics so a screen protector is a must. Ive already dropped my gn2 like 3 times in 3 weeks... sad i know. But i guess if u dont seem to drop ur electronics all that often then there really isnt a huge risk. And i dont mind having a screen protector on, to me ive just gotten used to it like nothing is there. And on my samsung infuse 4g i dropped it probably 200+ times not even kidding. never once scratched the screen(although i made a big dent on the edges). I just swear by protectors . However its also probably good to note that i think the water damage(3 times revived), shock from all those drops, etc is what damaged my infuse.... it was barely working when i traded it in for my gn2 after 20mo?. So now i use a case too with my gn2 haha....
Actually screen protectors always give me a peace of mind. After dropping my infuse several hundred times i knew everything would be okay and the screen wont get damaged.
So i thought that i should share my experience what could happen if u dont use a screen protector. .

Bare naked screen looks new but I can't say the plastic does... Scratched and dented.
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