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Alright, I know the point of a screen protector is that it takes scratches instead of the screen. But I bought a screen protector off ebay and it took 48 hours of normal usage for a scratch to appear on the screen protector.
While my screen is fine, the colour is skewed where the scratch on the protector is. So i'm going to have to replace that.
Any recommendations for a screen protector that won't scratch so easily and screw up colours fast?
Have you tried an invisibleShield? I like using them and have no complaints about the colours. Also, the sensitivity is nice.
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You can pay a lot for a Zagg protector or get the same thing off eBay for like $10 with the same warranties. Hope this helps yeah out
I prefer Best Skins Ever. Same material as Zagg or InvisibleShield, less than half the price.
Invisibleshield
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I got ghost armor at the mall a few months ago, this stuff is amazing... it hasn't peeled yet and if it does the replacement is free. I've even shown it off by scratching my screen with my keys and I have no scratches whatsoever.
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Is it self healing
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I prefer Bodyguardz myself. All of the good things about the invisibleshield but without most of the bad points (sticky screen, bad orange peel effect, browning of edges etc)
And you get 2 in a pack too!
I don't know what it is about this screen protector but it's amazing stuff, I only wish I had got it sooner.
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jeanclaudevandamme said:
Alright, I know the point of a screen protector is that it takes scratches instead of the screen. But I bought a screen protector off ebay and it took 48 hours of normal usage for a scratch to appear on the screen protector.
While my screen is fine, the colour is skewed where the scratch on the protector is. So i'm going to have to replace that.
Any recommendations for a screen protector that won't scratch so easily and screw up colours fast?
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I know exactly what you're looking for. Depending on your phone model, look at either the Pocket PC Techs 'Write Shield' crystal, or 3M's Vikuiti screen protectors. Both are made of a plastic that resists scratches. I've tried sheets from Boxwave and Fellowes and like you, I found that whatever plastic they use doesn't last.
Have a look at my installation guide, too. There are links to the respective brands I suggest in the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015394
Invisible shield works best for me . + their warranty is pretty good .
Invisible shield works the best.
Zagg makes invisibleshield. I have no idea who make that comment....
Anyways, I got my invisibleSHIELD today and installed it. There are some slight misformed area but some of them is said to go away in 2-3 days. We'll see. Their support has been HORRIBLE though.
Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know of any product that will allow me to successfully cover up a small crack on the screen near the earpiece (see attachment)?
I've tried the cheap self-adhesive screen protectors from eBay and the screen protector won't adhere to the cracked portion as it is raised i.e. the cracked portion is not at the same level as the rest of the glass.
Any ideas?
the problem is that is a glass, you could use displex, but that only good to fix scratches
Could you try sanding it smooth, then using some quality compound and polish to get a good finish again?
How well does displex work?
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i wonder if you can go to a glass or windshield place to get them to fill it in for you. they can fill chips and cracks on a car windshield but not sure if they can do a job that small or if the glass is too different. even if they cant make it perfect it will save you from having to buy a new screen soon since that glass is now compromised and will start to spiderweb even if you dont drop it again.
I think a mirror screen protector will hide the crack.
I cringed a little when I saw that picture. Really sorry for you there, hopefully a wet screen protector will reduce the look. I'd suggest XOskins for any wet app ones.
Ouch. Dude I don't think I'd call it small... wet screen protector will fill in a scratch, its the only reason I have a screen protector on mine. But a) that's a big uneven crack, not a scratch. And b) I would think twice about using a wet install on that, liquid would surely make its way in(not a whole lot but still). No insurance?
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Looks like this: http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Gal...or=20&start=1&cgid=samsung-galaxy-nexus-cases should hide most of it
How did this happen?
That wasn't my idea of small either. Commiserations
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I just got my new GN and its awesome, it worth every cent.
But I haven't bought any kind of protection, neither a case, tpu or screen protector.
Is this screen really scratch resistant? I come from a 3VO and that fuc*ing screen scratched a lot... ok, not that much, but it does scratched.
So is it worth to buy an screen protector? , the screen looks awesome like this and I don't want to ruin it
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I never really used one but while something like a key will not scratch the screen, things like sand and other fine grains will. Take that into consideration..
Also if you must, xoskins screen protectors do not detract from screen quality in my personal experience.
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I'll suggest you buy a protector and save your screen. The instant I saw a scratch on my screen, I got very anal about it and got the protector the very next day.
It's never too late to save your screen. The oleophobic coating is just for your finger prints, not for scratches.
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Better safe than sorry
Yes, you should. Buy a wet apply.
Ok, the decision is made, tonight I'm looking for a screen protector on eBay.
Thank you dudes
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Hey you made it. Check your pm. But on topic I haven't had one since I got the phone I love the glass.... Can't stand plastic coverings. But I unfortunately already have two minimal scratches that you can only see in sunlight at an angle or under a flashlight.
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Last 2 phones I used Desire Z and Sensation didn't get scratches at all (Gorilla Glass)
Before that had Nexus One which got plenty of scratches in a year.
Seems same with GN. I have one annoying scratch and a few fine small ones after 3 months of use. I'd say get a screen protector for this phone.
I don't use a case and phone is usually alone in one pocket
I bought a galaxy nexus off of someone from craigs list. And it has a wet apply a screen protector on it, he said he had it on it since day 1 so there is no scratches on the screen. But there is a terrible orange peel affect on the screen protector now, and I really want to take the protector of but I was wondering if any of you ever took a screen protector off then regretted doing so. Also how many of you don't actually have a screen protector and its doing good against scratches? Thank you!
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I can't stand the orange peel feeling..I would take it off and buy another one that doesn't have the peel effect. Your screen should be fine without one.
I used to have a screen protector, and took it off about one hour later. I hate the feeling of the screen protector, also I think it reduces the screen quality.
So far I have no scratches, I always have my phone in my pants with no protection whatsoever.
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I can't stand the orange peel feeling..I would take it off and buy another one that doesn't have the peel effect. Your screen should be fine without one.
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Are u sure? I had an htc amaze without a screen protector for 6 months, no scratches. This screen will be ablle to hold up too? Do u have a screen protector? And what I don't like about the regular plastic screen protectors that are dry install, are the fact that they pick up lint, fingers prints, debris, smudge, and oils from your fingers. Which really annoy me. The wet install one that I have on now doesn't at all. But it has horrible orange peel. I'm really indecisive on what to do :/
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I've had my phone all naked for 7 months and dont have a mark on it. I treat it like a baby eggshell!
I don't have a galaxy nexus but I throw all my phones around. They're scratched up and look pretty bad, but at least I don't have to idolize my phone, worrying about it 24/7.
Iss called bein laid-back...yo xD
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tgyberg said:
I've had my phone all naked for 7 months and dont have a mark on it. I treat it like a baby eggshell!
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You think its safe for me to take the screen protector off? I treat mine the same way lol. I have an SGP case on it for body protecting. But I'm very worried about the screen
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fuego77 said:
You think its safe for me to take the screen protector off? I treat mine the same way lol. I have an SGP case on it for body protecting. But I'm very worried about the screen
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Just because others haven't got scratches doesn't mean that you won't either. You need to ask yourself if it's worth the risk.
Will I have my gnx for 6 month without any protection and it like new
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I use the screen protector that came included with my tpu case, I ordered a skinomi, but haven't had reason to apply it. I prefer the glass feel, which my current protector does a decent job of providing.
I'm as careful as possible with my phone, but my lifestyle requires that added protection.
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I personally have never used a screen protector on my phones. I have had this for 3 months now and it has taken falls to pavement and there still isn't a scratch on it..
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I have not used a screen protector in years. Did not have one on my N1, my NS, for G Nex. For each I have purchased a $5 neoprene sleeve on ebay. I at least put it in the sleeve, because I wear what most would consider tight fitting denim pants most of the time, thus my phone regularly comes in contact with keys, pens, etc. No issues thus far.
When in use I slid it out of the case, and if there is a good change I'll use it again soon, I keep it out and rest it on top of the sleeve on my desk. As an added bonus, everytime you slide the phone in and out of the sleeve it cleans the screen just a bit. Actually keeps the finger prints to acceptable level.
Thanks for all the feedback guys. I think I'm going to suxk it up and take the screen protector off, I guess Ill keep the tpu case on it and get a pouch.
I have a job where I'm around dust, debri and EVERYTHING all the time. Anyone have a decent vertical pouch they suggest?
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fuego77 said:
Thanks for all the feedback guys. I think I'm going to suxk it up and take the screen protector off, I guess Ill keep the tpu case on it and get a pouch.
I have a job where I'm around dust, debri and EVERYTHING all the time. Anyone have a decent vertical pouch they suggest?
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This one, it fits like a glove my naked GN. Takes three weeks to arrive though...
Copy and paste on eBay search field: New Black PU leather Case Pouch Sleeve for Samsung i9250
lazol said:
This one, it fits like a glove my naked GN. Takes three weeks to arrive though...
Copy and paste on eBay search field: New Black PU leather Case Pouch Sleeve for Samsung i9250
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Looks good, but I was hoping for something more that I could flip open and have the screen exposed. Because I'm constantly taking my phone in n out of my pocket so I would like the screen the accessible. Maybe a vertical style pouch
Or something like this, but I need it I have a clip or belt loop
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=160803504901&cmd=VIDESC&index=15&nav=SEARCH&nid=26417652618
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I took off my zaggs's two months ago and screen is still perfect.
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I always use a screen protector
People who are really careful with their phone as most people on XDA probably are may be able to go without a screen protector, but it should never be considered safe, if you don't have a screen protector you can scratch the screen, period.
Also I don't want to have to baby my phone, I like to be able to throw it in my pocket, and not worry if my car keys are in that pocket or a credit card etc.
I can't stand looking at a scratched screen so I use and advise people to use a screen protector.
If you want proof that even gorilla glass breaks and scratches go to ebay and look at used phones, the majority of them that don't have the words this phone always had a screen protector on it in the description have at least minor scratches and scuffs on the screen and many are much worse.
If you really hate the orange peel feeling, go for a dry screen protector. They are harder to apply than a wet screen protector but they don't have that orange peel feeling. When i use a dry screen protector I normally buy a 5 or 6 back on ebay, because occasionally I'll junk a screen protector or two before getting one on to my satisfaction.
I admit though the curved screen of the gnex is difficult with dry protector, my first application didn't go that well I may have to try a tempered glass protector or a wet screen protector, at first the orange peel feeling may bother you but you adjust to it after awhile.
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People who are really careful with their phone as most people on XDA probably are may be able to go without a screen protector, but it should never be considered safe, if you don't have a screen protector you can scratch the screen, period.
Also I don't want to have to baby my phone, I like to be able to throw it in my pocket, and not worry if my car keys are in that pocket or a credit card etc.
I can't stand looking at a scratched screen so I use and advise people to use a screen protector.
If you want proof that even gorilla glass breaks and scratches go to ebay and look at used phones, the majority of them that don't have the words this phone always had a screen protector on it in the description have at least minor scratches and scuffs on the screen and many are much worse.
If you really hate the orange peel feeling, go for a dry screen protector. They are harder to apply than a wet screen protector but they don't have that orange peel feeling. When i use a dry screen protector I normally buy a 5 or 6 back on ebay, because occasionally I'll junk a screen protector or two before getting one on to my satisfaction.
I admit though the curved screen of the gnex is difficult with dry protector, my first application didn't go that well I may have to try a tempered glass protector or a wet screen protector, at first the orange peel feeling may bother you but you adjust to it after awhile.
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Hey, thanks for your input. I still haven't manned up and taken off the screen protector yet because I'm still scared I will get scratches on the screen. Like I stated before I work at a place where I am constantly around dust and debris and have things in my pocket so Im just keeping it on for now. I'm also thinking about getting a small carrying case that doesn't have any cut out or anything just something I could slip my phone in and toss in my pocket
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fuego77 said:
Hey, thanks for your input. I still haven't manned up and taken off the screen protector yet because I'm still scared I will get scratches on the screen. Like I stated before I work at a place where I am constantly around dust and debris and have things in my pocket so Im just keeping it on for now. I'm also thinking about getting a small carrying case that doesn't have any cut out or anything just something I could slip my phone in and toss in my pocket
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Well,
You need to keep the screen protector mate.
Although our screens comes with a scratch resistant technology (not Gorilla Glass but close), the dust, specially a grain of sand will scratch our screen easily. It can witstand keys, credit cards but tiny things like sand will scratch it, for sure.
Like everyone said, the dry protectors doesn't affect screen quality.
Cheers!
Get any screen protector except anti-glare.
Those things suck.
And the ones I use are easy to apply. U just apply and done and work out air bubbles for 5 min.
Verizon Screen Protectors are the best IMO. So easy.
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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.
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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.
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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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