Hi, just wondering but do screen protectors which have anti-glare make it possible to view the N1 under direct sunlight? or does it just somewhat aid with it? Also, which screen protector would you recommend that has anti-glare? thx!
boxwave.com they make a great anti glare one.
tlam93 said:
Hi, just wondering but do screen protectors which have anti-glare make it possible to view the N1 under direct sunlight? or does it just somewhat aid with it? Also, which screen protector would you recommend that has anti-glare? thx!
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Somewhat aids it. The "glare" part won't be as harsh on your eyes.
An anti-glare screen protector won't help the visibility in direct sunlight. The problem there is that the amount of light shining on the screen is more than what is being emitted by the OLED display, so the image is swamped, and a screen protector can't do anything about that.
The only thing an anti-glare screen protector will do is to turn the normal sharp, clear images reflected by the bare screen into fuzzier, more diffuse images. If you are bothered by seeing yourself reflected in the screen, for instance, then an anti-glare screen protector will reduce that to the point that you can see that it's a face but probably not identify whose face it is. That makes it easier to ignore the reflections and concentrate on the image on the screen instead. It's not a dramatic effect, but it is helpful (IMHO).
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An anti-glare screen protector won't help the visibility in direct sunlight. The problem there is that the amount of light shining on the screen is more than what is being emitted by the OLED display, so the image is swamped, and a screen protector can't do anything about that.
The only thing an anti-glare screen protector will do is to turn the normal sharp, clear images reflected by the bare screen into fuzzier, more diffuse images. If you are bothered by seeing yourself reflected in the screen, for instance, then an anti-glare screen protector will reduce that to the point that you can see that it's a face but probably not identify whose face it is. That makes it easier to ignore the reflections and concentrate on the image on the screen instead. It's not a dramatic effect, but it is helpful (IMHO).
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Thx for clarifiying!
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First off, my intention for getting a screen protector was to never actually protect the screen, but to reduce finger prints as I have quite oily fingers.
First I tried the Ultimate Screen Protector from Seido.
PRO: Looks like there's no protector on the screen, amazing clarity.
CON: Did NOT help with the finger prints at all. No help in how easily they got ON the screen, or how difficult they are to clean once on.
Then I sent my phone into HTC for repair and they screwed up the screen protector, so I had to take it off.
Now I have on DCMugen's Matte screen protector.
PRO: No fingerprints! For someone with oily fingers this was great.
CON: HUGE reduction in screen quality/clarity. Makes the screen very grainy and small text harder to read.
So now I'm torn, because it seems the clear screen protector doesn't help with fingerprints at all, so I'm constantly wiping it off, but the matte screen protector completely ruins this beautiful screen. I wish there was an intermediate, something which did not reduce fingerprints perhaps as much as the matte screen protector, but closer in clarity to the ultra clear.
thanks for that - i have teh dcmugen clear on my phone right now and its just as bad as the screen without a protector. I have the matte sitting here ready to apply but after reading your post I think i'll hold off - i have enough trouble reading the screen outdoors as it is.
Well, I think the matte one will help with the outdoor visibility very slightly. I mean, overall visibility of the screen. It may be more visible, but the quality of the screen will be much lower.
When you say "its just as bad as the screen without a protector" do you mean in terms of finger prints?
yea finger prints.
the dcmugen matte protecter is amazing outdoors, with that protector and the automatic brightness setting i never have a problem seeing outside, with the clears it was always a pain in the ass, i just put my last dcmugen on the phone, time to order more. Ill never buy my screen protectors from anywhere else
damn I guess I better try out that matte protector after all
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damn I guess I better try out that matte protector after all
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Did you try it out? What do you think?
zagg screen protector seems to be the best of both.. no fingerprints and clarity retained.
I have never tried those two brands i have always used Best Skins ever and Gadget Shieldz and they work great. Zagg always costs too much and leaves a orange peel effect on all my devices.
OP, Just use the first screen protector from Seido no sense in ruining that beautiful amoled screen with the other brand just to keep finger prints off and just learn to deal with the finger prints it is a touch screen phone.
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Did you try it out? What do you think?
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Not yet- too busy playing with froyo. will update again if i do
zagg sucks - the feel of the plastic is too sticky for good swiping imo
Any pics of the matte on the phone?
the difference in clarity honestly isnt that great of a difference, the fingerprints and grease that collects on the regular screen protectors affects the clarity more to be honest. Now that its finally always sunny out ive been using a regular clear protector cause i ran out of dcmugens, and i cant see **** on my screen from the glare, i cant wait till the other dcmugens i ordered get here. only down fall is it takes about two weeks to get them in the us since they ship from hong kong
I am wondering if there are any screen protector that can help me vide the screen better outside in the sun
Right now I hate it how I am now been able to see the screen in the direct sunlight
No replies yet huh!
Have you tried any?
I had horrible luck with a mirrored one but the normal one seems to help. I need to get one of the anti-glare ones to try.
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I use the Clarivue Ultra-Clear protector and it's fantastic. They also-make an anti-glare protector as well...
http://www.clarivue.com/htc-nexus-one-screen-protector.html
However, keep in mind that this will only help REDUCE GLARE which may help you see better, but visibility in sunlight is a limitation of the AMOLED screen the nexus uses (and any other devices that uses AMOLED).... they just suck in sunlight. There is no way around this unless you get a phone with LCD (ie: iPhone) or SuperAMOLED (ie: Samsung Galaxy S)
I use DCMugen's Anti-glare screen protector and it does help quite a bit with reflections on the screen. Only a slight difference in direct sunlight however.
You should keep in mind though that most anti-glare screen protectors degrade the image quality on the screen. It gets better a couple of days after the protector is applied, but it's not perfect. You should just try to order some from ebay and test them, they are like $5 for 5 screen protectors.
lostinbeta said:
I use the Clarivue Ultra-Clear protector and it's fantastic. They also-make an anti-glare protector as well...
http://www.clarivue.com/htc-nexus-one-screen-protector.html
However, keep in mind that this will only help REDUCE GLARE which may help you see better, but visibility in sunlight is a limitation of the AMOLED screen the nexus uses (and any other devices that uses AMOLED).... they just suck in sunlight. There is no way around this unless you get a phone with LCD (ie: iPhone) or SuperAMOLED (ie: Samsung Galaxy S)
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How does it fit ?
My box wave is a little too smallfor my screen.
If possible can you post pictures of yours ? I can never get a good seal ((borders always end up with tiny edge bubble)) and fit from boxwave.
I love my desire, no doubt about it. But I'm finding it harder and harder to use it because of direct sunlight on the screen.
I've found that its usually worse when there are finger smudges on the screen and removing these make it somewhat better, but not perfect.
I was wondering if anyone has used a screen protector that has reduced the glare of the sun and made the screen better in direct sunlight so I can read my emails etc.
Could you let me know what protector you are using and how much difference it makes, if any...
Thanks everyone
I've used a terrapin screen protector for the past 4 months. It's absolutely brilliant! Cuts out on glare, not one scratch and hardly ever have to wipe smudges
I just bought a anti glare screen protector for my g2 and it feels great but leaves a rainbow effect on the screen. It is kind of like when a droplet of water is on a tv screen, but much smaller; is this normal? Are there any anti glare screen protectors that don't leave this kind of effect? Thank you.
I also had a anti-glare screen protector, from clarivue.
But not a big fan of the rainbow effect.
The thing I like is that the screen doesn't get dirty that much.
Now I got the ultra clear from clarivue and it's perfect!
So the rainbow effect is normal. I guess I'll buy a clear SP. Thanks
I have had a really good experience with an anti-glare product from Boxwave called Clear Touch Anti-Glare. No bubbling, no glare, no fingerprints or visible dust, etc. Highly recommend it. Good luck.
Ditamae said:
I have had a really good experience with an anti-glare product from Boxwave called Clear Touch Anti-Glare. No bubbling, no glare, no fingerprints or visible dust, etc. Highly recommend it. Good luck.
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Thanks, but the did it leave a grainy effect on the screen? The screen protector I use now does all that you listed, but has a grainy effect on the screen.
It's not "grainy," but it does have a slight textured effect. This gives the screen protector its 'anti-glare' quality. It does not, however, interfere with with touch sensitivity or visibility. I know there is also a Clear Touch Crystal screen protector by Boxwave which would not have any sort of texture or graininess to it whatsoever. But then you lose the anti-glare feature...
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It's not "grainy," but it does have a slight textured effect. This gives the screen protector its 'anti-glare' quality. It does not, however, interfere with with touch sensitivity or visibility. I know there is also a Clear Touch Crystal screen protector by Boxwave which would not have any sort of texture or graininess to it whatsoever. But then you lose the anti-glare feature...
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I'm used to the effect on the screen now. Thanks for the help.
I'm looking to get a screen protector, but was wondering if they reduce the responsiveness of the touchscreen. Please state your experiences about with them.
Also how effective are the anti-glare screen protectors in broad daylight?
Thanks!
Ryanrenesis said:
I'm looking to get a screen protector, but was wondering if they reduce the responsiveness of the touchscreen. Please state your experiences about with them.
Also how effective are the anti-glare screen protectors in broad daylight?
Thanks!
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hi,
using a screen protector does not have a really big effect regarding the screens responsiveness. for me it just makes the screen less slippery. for the anti-glare it does not really give that much big of a difference unlike when you are using a matte finish or anti fingerprint/oil type. so it is up to you what type of screen protector you want, if you want reduced smudges, go for matte finish, if you want to retain your screens vibrant colors, go for clear.