Given that the phone has gorilla glass, do you guys thing the phone even need a protective screen cover?
Coming to the end of 2 yr. contract with dhd with screen protector that is looking A little beat up, so am on the fence right now.
any thoughts gratefully recd!
Al
Yes, if you ever plan to re-sale down the road, it will help on pricing. Plus, if you do get scratches, at least its on the screen protector.
Yes, I learned this the hard way on my Galaxy Nexus.
Yes, especially considering how many layers are all glued together. Don't want to replace all that, all at once
better be safe than sorry. also, if you're planning to resell the phone to get better value in the future, it's better to have screen protector.
ive never had a screen protector on any of my smarthphones.
i might try one on this phone though. its my first super expensive smarthphone.
Yes holding this phone is like trying to talk into a living big mouth bass.
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Yes holding this phone is like trying to talk into a living big mouth bass.
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lol wut
1. Yes, you need the screen protector. I learned it the hard way: Desire with scratched screen.
2. Yes, this is my first super expensive phone ever. Never went above €400 before...but this...I know €600...just could not resist
No, didn't for the s2 and no problems. Any scratches should be tiny, and invisible when you're using the thing.
Never had a screen protector on any phone for the past 14 years, not about to start now both my HD2 and S2 have stayed in pristine condition without.
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wow, $2 screen protector is too much for you guys? Do you even need to ask this question? I've used it on my iphone4 since day one with nice gel cover and same with LG O3D. Both look like new when i take them out of the cover. O3D is since last Sept 2011 and Iphone 4 i bought in Sept 2010. Already got good trade in price for ip4 for SIII. Coud'nt wait to get the screen protector for it as well as hard plastic cover which enhances the look of the phone.
Gorilla glass or bullet proof glass it's your gadget you should do whatever it takes to minimize wear and tear. My 2008 Lumina SS still wows passengers as they can't believe it's almost 4 years old car.
Nothing to do with the cost of a screen protector,I just really can't see why I would want one. As I've said, in 14 years of owning mobiles I'm yet to scratch a screen (or drop a phone). I don't use a case either unless I go to the beach - my phone, my choice. Do you guys also wrap all your furniture in plastic so that it doesn't get damaged?
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I've never used a screen protector on my Droid X and there isn't a mark on the screen. My assumption is that Gorilla Glass 2 is even better than Gorilla Glass so I'm not considering a screen protector on my SIII when it arrives. I just don't think any screen saver feels like the original glass of the phone and I just don't like them in general.
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I've never used a screen protector on my Droid X and there isn't a mark on the screen. My assumption is that Gorilla Glass 2 is even better than Gorilla Glass so I'm not considering a screen protector on my SIII when it arrives. I just don't think any screen saver feels like the original glass of the phone and I just don't like them in general.
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Gorilla glass 2 is stronger than 1, but they use less of it to make the phone thin as possible.
I don't know if thickness has anything to do with resisting scratches as I would need to look at their data sheet and experiments but I do know that you will have the same impact resistances.
They advertise "same strength at less thickness" when they presented it a few months back. So don't expect the SGS3 to be better than the SGS2, but expect GG2 to be better than GG1 at the same thicknesses.
Thx to all you guys that responded!
I might look up the specs of gorilla glass and see how scratch proof it is... would pref to go without cover if poss, but then i see the fairly mangled cover of my dhd and think hmmmm!!!
if I find good info i will post
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impressive!!!
info here
HOW IS CORNING® GORILLA® GLASS 2 DIFFERENT?
Gorilla Glass 2 can be up to 20 percent thinner than the original, but still just as tough. This exceptional thinness enables greater design possibilities for slimmer and sleeker devices with brighter images and improved touch sensitivity. Gorilla Glass 2 is elegant and lightweight, but scratch resistant and durable enough to withstand the unexpected abuses of everyday life.
WHY DO I WANT GORILLA GLASS ON MY DEVICES?
Scrapes, bumps, and drops are a fact of life, but Gorilla Glass enables your device to resist damage from the abuses that come with everyday use. Gorilla Glass also has strong aesthetic appeal. It’s thin, lightweight, and cool to the touch – enabling the sleekest designs.
CAN YOU EXPLAIN THE ION-EXCHANGE PROCESS?
Ion exchange is a chemical strengthening process where large ions are “stuffed” into the glass surface, creating a state of compression. Gorilla Glass is specially designed to maximize this behavior.
The glass is placed in a hot bath of molten salt at a temperature of approximately 400°C. Smaller sodium ions leave the glass, and larger potassium ions from the salt bath replace them. These larger ions take up more room and are pressed together when the glass cools, producing a layer of compressive stress on the surface of the glass. Gorilla Glass’s special composition enables the potassium ions to diffuse far into the surface, creating high compressive stress deep into the glass. This layer of compression creates a surface that is more resistant to damage from everyday use.
WHAT MAKES GORILLA GLASS SO DAMAGE RESISTANT?
The unique composition of Gorilla Glass allows for a deep layer of high compressive stress (created through an ion-exchange process). This compression acts as a sort of “armor,” making the glass exceptionally tough and damage resistant.
HOW DO I KNOW IF GORILLA GLASS IS ON MY DEVICE?
Gorilla Glass is currently used by more than 33 major brands, designed into hundreds of product models, and featured on more than 750 million devices. Check out this list for the most current, comprehensive collection of devices that Corning can confirm for Gorilla Glass.
DOES THIS LIST INCLUDE ALL DEVICES THAT HAVE GORILLA GLASS?
No, unfortunately, customer agreements prevent us from identifying all the devices that feature Gorilla Glass. This list shows all devices we can talk about. We’ll continue to update the list as customers allow us to share that information.
CAN I BREAK GORILLA GLASS?
If subjected to enough abuse, Gorilla Glass can break. However, Gorilla Glass is better able to survive the real-world events that most commonly cause glass to scratch, chip, or break.
I LIKE THE IDEA OF GREATER DAMAGE RESISTANCE, BUT WON’T GORILLA GLASS ADD BULK TO MY DEVICE?
Corning’s ion-exchange process makes Gorilla Glass exceptionally durable, while allowing it to remain thin and lightweight enough to enable the sleekest smartphones and slates. Gorilla Glass can be produced at a thinness of 0.5 millimeters just four times thicker than a human hair.
IS IT TRUE THAT GORILLA GLASS WAS ORIGINALLY DEVELOPED IN THE 1960S?
No. That has been a popular myth, which apparently resulted from a misunderstanding of the facts. It’s true that Corning experimented with chemically strengthened glass in 1960, as part of an initiative called “Project Muscle.” In 1961, Corning developed a glass composition it promoted under the Chemcor® brand, which featured state-of-the-art strength and durability. Chemcor glass was incorporated into tableware, ophthalmic products, and applications for the automotive, aviation, and pharmaceutical industries. When Corning began developing a tough new cover glass for electronic devices in 2006, Corning scientists, of course, drew upon the company’s prior expertise with strengthened glass. However, Corning Gorilla Glass is a different product and glass composition than Chemcor. We implemented significant compositional as well as other changes to achieve superior product characteristics including outstanding damage resistance, while making the glass compatible with Corning’s proprietary fusion-draw manufacturing process. Corning’s fusion-draw process produces exceptionally thin glass with unparalleled surface quality. The result is a tough and damage-resistant glass that is ideal for today’s sleekest electronic devices and most sophisticated touch technology.
IS GORILLA GLASS RECYCLABLE?
Yes. Gorilla Glass is environmentally friendly and can be recycled.
Depends...
My G1 didn't have gorilla glass and after nearly 2 years it was scratch free. I had one on my Samsung GS1 (don't know if it did anything though), but I didn't put one on my Thunderbolt, Droid1, DX1, Bionic, or my Sensation and those are all just fine. Gorilla glass 2 can be scratched, I mean it's still just glass. Gorilla Glass2 can also break. Sadly a screen protector will not prevent your screen from breaking; They only prevent hairline scratches which really shouldn't lower the resale price more than what you would have spent on the screen protector and huge bulky case anyway. I personally like my phones naked.
Just take care of it, don't run around with keys or a bag of sand in your pocket and your phone should be just fine.
-Dr B
I prefer them naked.
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My G1 didn't have gorilla glass and after nearly 2 years it was scratch free. I had one on my Samsung GS1 (don't know if it did anything though), but I didn't put one on my Thunderbolt, Droid1, DX1, Bionic, or my Sensation and those are all just fine. Gorilla glass 2 can be scratched, I mean it's still just glass. Gorilla Glass2 can also break. Sadly a screen protector will not prevent your screen from breaking; They only prevent hairline scratches which really shouldn't lower the resale price more than what you would have spent on the screen protector and huge bulky case anyway. I personally like my phones naked.
Just take care of it, don't run around with keys or a bag of sand in your pocket and your phone should be just fine.
-Dr B
I prefer them naked.
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Actually, a soft screen protector will work as a shock absorber and turn impact energy into heat. This means that it actually does reduce the risk of screen damage. It's fairly basic physics.
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I didn't put one on my GS1 and to this day it doesn't have a single scratch on the screen. The back cover...that's another story. I've even taken it to the beach on several occassions. I don't plan on putting a screen protector on my GS3.
I prefer the feel of the glass without anything on it.
Hello
Is it true that the screen of gnex does not have gorilla glass and is not protected and it only got Oleophobic coating?
Is it scrachable?
Yes, it don't have gorilla glass but it has an other kind of fortified glass. The oleophobic coating don't protect the screen. It only let it stay cleaner and make it easier to remove fingerprints.
Of course it is scratchable. Like every other glass, including gorilla glass. It is just way more scratch resistant than unfortified glass.
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yeah...but i heard that it is easier for the gnex to get scratched than other devices like s2 or the sensation...is it true?
No, that's not necessarily true. If you look up "Galaxy Nexus Scratch Test" you will find tons of videos and reviews about it. Just because it isn't Gorilla Glass doesn't mean it's not just as resistant (or even more-so by that matter)... GG is just a brand name that everyone creams their pants over, not necessarily better than a no-name brand... (same concept applies to pharmaceutical drugs )
Screen
Unfortunately, Nexus screen is more vulnerable then other Samsung products.
Fortunately, there are procectors to solve the problem.
Does tab s have gorilla glass? I don't see it on Samsung website. Thanks.
Found the answer myself: no gorilla glass on tab s.
Gorilla Glass
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Found the answer myself: no gorilla glass on tab s.
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Are you for sure on that? I'm asking cause I know the Samsung Rep (over mobile devices) at Best Buy pretty well, and that was one of the first things I asked him when I went to look at this. He didn't flinch - assured me it was gorilla glass. He could obviously be dead wrong - but I'd also like to see specs definitively saying it isn't. I'll drop by and ask again as well - this is something I'd like to be sure of - because I don't think gorilla glass always has to have that plastic type feel that came on the Tab 7 8.3 a year and a half ago. I'd just like to know either way. .
I asked a best buy rep. Specs only list what it has, not what it has not. It's a good selling point so if it has one it would make sense for Samsung to list it in specs. On the other hand, if it doesn't have gorilla glass, they are definitely not going to say "Sorry, no gorilla glass" in the specs. But I hope the best buy guy was wrong.
Gorilla Glass has probably resulted in more scratched screens than non Gorilla Glass for one simple reason. It gives the user a false sense of security. While Gorilla Glass may protect against keys or coins scratching your tablet, it provides no protection at all against the #1 cause of screen scratches - grit.
Gorilla Glass has a hardness of 8 while grit (i.e. sand) has a hardness of 9. That means it WILL scratch Gorilla glass and quite easily. This is one reason you should always blow on your screen before wiping it. Regardless many people do not install screen protectors because they feel Gorilla Glass will protect them. It won't.
The moral of the story is - buy a high quality screen protector and install it. It is your only 100% assurance of keeping your beautiful screen in pristine condition.
Some said yes, some said no
I wonder what the truth is yo
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Some said yes, some said no
I wonder what the truth is yo
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I was searching it on the official site of gorilla glass, they don't listed the Tab S
It's not.......
Even if it was Gorilla Glass contrary to the marketing statements, Gorilla Glass can be scratched and defaced. Harder to do but it can be done. Tempered Glass protectors are the best choice IMHO.
Hi,
I am planning to buy Xperia t2 ultra dual.I liked its design and UI very much. But my doubt is regarding its screen.I have searched internet for many days just to find out about whether T2 ultra has gorilla glass or not.
I just want to know whether it has gorilla glass or any other.Is xperia T2 ultra's huge screen resistant to scratches? I hope its users can give me a satisfying reply.
If its not scratch resistant then how do you guys protect it from scratches?
I have also read someone saying that it is a fragile mobile not able to withstand tough handling,is it true?
How was your experience using T2 ultra?
It would be very helpful if you can give me a satisfying reply.
Hello,
Screen is not fully scratch resistant but it is fine. You can buy tempered glass for this device which helps to prevent and complete protection frim scratches and screen bricks.
Cost is only $2/3. There are some back panel protection glasses are also available in market, stop scratches on back panel.
I am using it since first day.
Full protection
Thank you , But just one more doubt
Sir, thank you for your reply.I just want to know whether it has gorilla glass or
Ofcourse It has corning Gorilla glass 3(Damage resistance glass) .
No it does not has a gorilla glass protection.That's why we use a tempered glass screenguard. It offers the same protection as gorilla glass
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No it does not has a gorilla glass protection.That's why we use a tempered glass screenguard. It offers the same protection as gorilla glass
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Oh thats confusing.!!
Sir, you see one of the member is saying it has gorilla glass and you are saying it doesn't?
This is the main problem i faced when i decided to buy this phone.Some say it has gorilla glass while others say it doesnt. So what is true?? I contacted customer care (Sony India) and it seems even they are not sure.Has anyone had any experience with the scratch resistant capabilities of T2 ultra's screen?
PS: I think sony should mention about the screen in their product description
Dude, in 1 line : don't worry about screen protection, it has and additionally u can use tempered glass without any touch performance issue. Buy or not its your desire
In current, Gorilla glass is not a mark to choose a device, it was in past years.
rrajesh said:
Dude, in 1 line : don't worry about screen protection, it has and additionally u can use tempered glass without any touch performance issue. Buy or not its your desire
In current, Gorilla glass is not a mark to choose a device, it was in past years.
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Thank you !!
That solved my problem. Going to buy this mobile next month..