Verizon AntiGlare Screen Protectors. Worst ever? - Fascinate Accessories

I have to say, these are the worst screen protectors I have ever applied on any sort of electronic equipment. Picture quality looks like garbage and it feels horrible. The matte finish makes them feel gritty and a pain to use the phone. Cheap eBay screen protectors work better.
Anybody else used them?

I bought them. I'm stupid for doing so. Rocking the Zagg now. I guess I feel smarter...

Yeah. I never bought them. I received the Fascinate in a trade and the person included an extra. At first I thought they were just horrible at applying screen protectors but then I applied the spare and it looked exactly the same. :/

My friends all have Verizon Screen Proctectors for their phones, and I have to agree, they look like complete crap. I've just been recommending Steinheil and Reallook to them, and they ask why, and I show them my screen. Almost invisible, its like the screen protector isn't even there, and my friends are shocked.
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Zagg is worth it. Really is an "invisible" shield. Can't even tell it's there.
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Ehh, Zagg is ok. Really comes down to personal preference, but Zagg's matte look and feel isn't really what I would want in a screen protector. Steinheil's Ultra Crystal Clear Protector is amazing.

The Anti-glare screen protectors are garbage no matter where you get them from. I ordered some from ebay and LUCKILY I ordered some regular screen protectors as well and after about 5 mins with the anti-glare I took it off and trashed it and the others and put a regular one on.
Also, the mirror finish screen protectors are bad too

Yeah. That whole matte feel is not my deal. Honestly, cheap eBay screen protectors have been fine.for me with a perfect application and I am very picky about this stuff. I use invisible shields for their body shields though
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Agreed bought them when I had my Droid x and have to say "anti glare" is deffinately just a marketing ploy. If you take them back and tell them their crap they will give you a refund. That's what I did. I only reteerned two

OMG yes! Worst purchase I have ever made.

Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.

obsidianchao said:
Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.
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They look fine with the right protector. The ones I bought allow me to admire this AMOLED now. I swear its like having a new phone.
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obsidianchao said:
Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.
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I too dont have a screen protector on mine even though i bought some and have them sitting in the desk..for some reason i think they will interfere with the sensitvity of the screen.

i made the mistake of buying two packs of verizon's screen protectors when i bought my phone. they were on clearance and i know why after trying one. they were horrible. i was reluctant to buy them even being on clearance after having sensitivity issues on my Rogue, but i figured if nothing else it would protect my screen until my online order of protectors showed up.
i use screen protectors that i bought off some random seller on ebay and they work fine. i get about 5 months or so of use from each one. very clear and no sensitivity issues. i dont know how necessary protectors are with the particular glass on Fascinates but i dont want to learn the hard way. i forget the protector is on there most of the time.

obsidianchao said:
Why am I the only person who doesn't use screen protectors for this exact reason? I like my amazing AMOLED to look amazing.
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Exactly! But does everyone know that the Fascinate comes with Gorilla Glass, which is way tougher and scratch resistant? I am using mine "naked" so far, and no scratches yet.
So the screen looks great!
Anybody had any bad experiences going naked? (should I reword that? I don't want to hijack this thread!) Just looking for warnings about not using a screen protector.

Robtao said:
Exactly! But does everyone know that the Fascinate comes with Gorrilla Glass, which is way tougher and scratch resistant? I am using mine "naked" so far, and no scratches yet.
So the screen looks great!
Anybody had any bad experiences going naked? (should I reword that? I don't want to hijack this thread!) Just looking for warnings about not using a screen protector.
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All I can say is that I received my Fascinate used and there was a scratch on it, on the glass but to the side of the screen. Very light, but it was there. Screen protectors just give me a peace of mind hah.
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Robtao said:
Exactly! But does everyone know that the Fascinate comes with Gorilla Glass, which is way tougher and scratch resistant? I am using mine "naked" so far, and no scratches yet.
So the screen looks great!
Anybody had any bad experiences going naked? (should I reword that? I don't want to hijack this thread!) Just looking for warnings about not using a screen protector.
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I'm actually considering taking mine off, although the girl at Verizon actually did a good job of putting it on and mine is clear so I can't even really tell that it's there. But I definitely have more scratches on the screen protector than on the area around it (yay Gorilla Glass) and I'm wondering if the screen protector collects more fingerprints than the glass. Anyone know about that? I know some phones have oleophobic coatings but I'm not sure if the Fascinate is one of them.

iofthestorm said:
I'm actually considering taking mine off, although the girl at Verizon actually did a good job of putting it on and mine is clear so I can't even really tell that it's there. But I definitely have more scratches on the screen protector than on the area around it (yay Gorilla Glass) and I'm wondering if the screen protector collects more fingerprints than the glass. Anyone know about that? I know some phones have oleophobic coatings but I'm not sure if the Fascinate is one of them.
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The fascinate is not one of them, at least from my research.
I have thought about going naked. I am using the Steinheil Anti-fingerprint protectors for a number of reasons. I am sure no one here would like them because they degrade the screen quality but I love them. No finger prints, no glare, 2x faster finger motions (heh yea) across the protector vs. the stock screen.
I'd image that the screen is much like a car windscreen. It will look great for years to come but over time fine micro scratches will build up.

the screen protector they put on my phone came off by the time i got home from the store. heat must have warped it, and would no longer stick. ordered a different one online

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Thanks for the help. I checked them out. Those are exactly what I was looking for!
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ravizzle said:
Clarivue ultra clear
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Any experience with any of the other clarivue screen protectors (anti glare, mirror, or privacy)? If so, what were your impressions of them?
i just use the gorilla glass, dont like the feel of the screen with a protector on. Also, with this nice plastic case i got from best buy, the phone can never land on the screen if dropped.
ImSoHungry said:
i just use the gorilla glass, dont like the feel of the screen with a protector on. Also, with this nice plastic case i got from best buy, the phone can never land on the screen if dropped.
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Are you referring to the platinum (rebranded seidio) case?
remedy22 said:
Are you referring to the platinum (rebranded seidio) case?
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yes, funny you say that, i thought it felt exactly like my seidio!
remedy22 said:
Any experience with any of the other clarivue screen protectors (anti glare, mirror, or privacy)? If so, what were your impressions of them?
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I havent used any of those other ones, i've read good things about anti glare and ultra clear. but havent heard anything positive or negative about the others.
also, i have used a generic mirror screen on my hero before, makes the phone look nice when its off, however horrible to use in daylight and also screen brightness has to be all the way up so kills battery
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i just use the gorilla glass, dont like the feel of the screen with a protector on. Also, with this nice plastic case i got from best buy, the phone can never land on the screen if dropped.
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I'd like to do this too, I absolutely love the feel and look of the phone without a screen protector. But I am too worried about scratches. I keep hearing people say things like it's Gorilla Glass and can't scratch. I watched the videos where people attempt to scratch the Gorilla Glass screen on purpose and can't. But every once in a while I read a comment from someone that says they got a scratch on their Gorilla Glass screen and they have no idea how. I'm not sure what to think.
Got my clarivue today, installed easy, can barely tell its there and doesn't mess with capacitive buttons on bottom.
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docprego said:
I'd like to do this too, I absolutely love the feel and look of the phone without a screen protector. But I am too worried about scratches. I keep hearing people say things like it's Gorilla Glass and can't scratch. I watched the videos where people attempt to scratch the Gorilla Glass screen on purpose and can't. But every once in a while I read a comment from someone that says they got a scratch on their Gorilla Glass screen and they have no idea how. I'm not sure what to think.
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Is gorilla glass what the screen is made of? 'Cuz I scratched mine. :-( My accessories were in the mail but I went out on a My Tracks expedition on a local hiking trail over the long weekend (couldn't resist! I've never had GPS on a phone) and I dropped my phone and it got scratched on what must've been a pebble in the otherwise softish dirt trail.
More accurately, my phone fell out of my pocket when I jumped thinking a spider landed on my head.
Received my clarivue screen protectors in the mail today and I am less than impressed with them.
remedy22 said:
Received my clarivue screen protectors in the mail today and I am less than impressed with them.
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Thoughts? Pros cons? Please explain.
NeonMonster said:
Thoughts? Pros cons? Please explain.
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It's not the quality of the screen protector itself that I have problem with. It is completely clear (as described) and has a nice feel to the touch. Not the same silky smoothness as glass obviously, but not a rubbery feel to it either.
The overall cut and fitment of the screen protector is my biggest problem with it. Clarivue says that all their screen protectors are cut slightly small (which is fine) but the design for the epic isn't centered properly. If you align the top correctly (so that the front facing camera and sensors are exposed) you will find that the entire screen protector favors the right hand side of the phone. This leaves you with a noticeable gap on the left side and practically no gap on the right side.
I also encountered some installation issues since the second tab did not want to separate from the screen protector. I wouldn't hold that against clarivue however, but in my case I had to physically separate them which caused the corner to not adhere to the screen properly.
I'm going to contact clarivue about these issues on monday and see what they have to say about it. I've heard good things about seidio's ultimate screen guard and will mostly like order a pair of them when they become available.
I had one custom fitted at a mall near me for 9 dollars. I really cant tell its there and it add to the feel of the screen (less greasy/finger marks).
i have a tiny scratch and have no idea what it's from. I assume it was a rivet on my jeans or some****, kinda disappointed since I've checked out people trying to scratch the screen but couldn't

Love the TBOLT..but geez the glass sucks!

I love everything about the tbolt...except for the glass. It is scratched already! i have owned an og droid,droid x,fascinate,and incredible. all of them had no screen protection, and none of them had any scratches. The tbolt after 2weeks has scratches already!! Im wondering what kind of sh*ty glass HTC used...WTF???
Yeah, I noticed a scratch on mine (nearly superficial and hard to see). I've been very careful with the phone too, so it's sort of annoying.
Screen protectors like ghost armor are the best.
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Screen protectors like ghost armor are the best.
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With the right glass...protectors are not needed. Im wondering what my glass is gonna look like after 6mos. A real bummer. I hate screen protectors
Its a 250 dollar phone, buy the 10 dollar screen protector as well. I treat my phones like they are my children but still use a screen protector because lets face it, who knows what is going to get into our pockets? Or, if you put it down on its face you may not see anything but that doesn't mean that there is nothing there.
Sorry to hear that it scratched but they don't just make screen protectors for the hell of it.
Dammit, you guys are making me paranoid. Ghost Armor, huh? Is that the best or what? Other opinions on best screen protector?
I usually don't use screen protectors cause I hate the feel they add. But I'm using one on my TB for the same reason the OP stated (and I had a Droid and Droid 2 previously)
Anyway, I use SGP Ultra Crystal... It feels like nothing is there, and it doesn't look like it has a screen protector on it.
I bought it from ebay, because ironically enough, their ebay store is cheaper, (no shipping vs $3 shipping)
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I usually don't use screen protectors cause I hate the feel they add. But I'm using one on my TB for the same reason the OP stated (and I had a Droid and Droid 2 previously)
Anyway, I use SGP Ultra Crystal... It feels like nothing is there, and it doesn't look like it has a screen protector on it.
I bought it from ebay, because ironically enough, their ebay store is cheaper, (no shipping vs $3 shipping)
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+1 for the SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystals. I've used Zagg and Ghost Armor in the past, but then I tried the Stenheils and I will never go back to anything else.
Super strong, feels just like the glass to the touch after a day or so once they've been "broken in", and easily just as clear as the glass itself
EDIT: And yes, buy from their ebay store instead of their website or Amazon since ebay will get you free shipping (just as fast, too)
I just checked out the site for SGP, there's several version of these protectors? Which one are would you guys recommend?
Ultra Crystal Clear : Ultimate Clarity
Ultra Fine : Anti - Fingerprint
Ultra Oleophobic : Oil-Resistance
I'm leaning toward ultra fine.
what???? I had my eris for 15months and there has yet to be on the scratch on the glass. Some retarded coworker caused me to drop my phone down this ramp at work and the plastic got chipped yet the glass is still scratchless. I keep the phone in my left pocket with nothing else in it. Are you telling me that the tbolt would scratch in the conditions I have put my eris through? Besides the drop of course. eris glass > tbolt glass? that is hard to believe.
getting my tbolt today, so I still have a chance to cover it.
I wouldn't chance it man. If you have to, grab the crappy VZW protectors until you can get a better brand of protector.
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Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
yumms said:
Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
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Nope, but it's supposed to be using something similar (minus the trademark name). Obviously whatever it is, it's not quite that similar after all.
yumms said:
Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
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It is DEFINITELY not Gorilla glass which is to bad because we would not need the screen protectors if it was.....
yumms said:
Isn't this phone using Gorilla Glass, which seems to be highest quality glass screen out there. Or is it something cheaper.
No scratches on mine...yet
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Its not even close! It seems like regular glass if you ask me.
Yeah, definitely not gorilla glass or anything even remotely close. I had an iPhone 4 for 7-8 months before switching to the T-Bolt. Not a single scratch on my iphone screen in that time period, but had a scratch on my thunderbolt screen within the first 72 hours. Super disappointing.
Hyperdoggy said:
I just checked out the site for SGP, there's several version of these protectors? Which one are would you guys recommend?
Ultra Crystal Clear : Ultimate Clarity
Ultra Fine : Anti - Fingerprint
Ultra Oleophobic : Oil-Resistance
I'm leaning toward ultra fine.
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Crystal Clear is the clearest and strongest. It looks and feels just like the phone's natural glass
Ultra Oleophobic is a slightly less strong and a slightly less clear (but still really clear!) than the Ultra Crystals, but resists fingerprints. Personally, the Ultra Crystals don't pick up fingerprints more than the glass.
Ultra Fine are very different from the two above. They have that matte-type screen that diminishes screen clarity and viewing angles, but they completely resist fingerprints. So it's a trade-off
I'll agree with this. They put some crappy screen on this phone. I take excellent care of my phones, I had my Eris for a year and a half, no screen protector, and not a scratch on it.
After about 3 or 4 days with my Thunderbolt, I noticed two small scratches on it. I went ahead and ordered a screen protector from BoxWave to at least prevent it from getting more. Maybe if I'm lucky putting the screen protector on there will make these two scratches less visible.
I don't even know how it got scratched. Nothing has happened to the phone.
EDIT: Ok, I just noticed a THIRD scratch on the damn phone! What the hell? I've been even MORE careful with the phone since I noticed the first two scratches, while I'm waiting for my screen protector to get here. What the hell are they coming from? Putting it in my pocket?! Geez.
This thread...wow...dont put your phone in your pocket without protection
Currently I'm using a body glove with a screen protector from Verizon, but I'm eagerly waiting for an Otterbox case to come out.

screen protector

should I just get the screen protector from AT&T store?
Go naked, All the cool kids are doing it.....
i bought the iVisor from the store. works great on fingerprints & glare, but kinda dulls the screen. definite loss of clarity.
took it off at lunch today w/ the plan to return it...
then put it back on, and don't mind it as much.
dunno.
I got it and I can definitely agree with argylesocks on the clarity issue. To me though, losing a bit of clarity in favor of anti-glare doesn't bother me so I'd recommend that if you don't mind losing a little bit of clarity then grab the one from the ATT store.
i got the ivisor after i ntices a micro scratch on my screen. garilla glass is hard to scratch but i work around stuff that can cut hardened tool steel. occasionally something winds up in my pocket.
the ivisor is one of the better antiglare protectors i have seen but in general antiglare will effect the screen image. well it is a trade off. some can deal with it and some cant. there are many that are worse than this one. i would recomend it to anyone that wants a anti glare protector.
Hmmm doesnt the infuse use gorilla glass
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kornklown69 said:
Hmmm doesnt the infuse use gorilla glass
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that dont mean it cant be scratched. i never scratched my captivate and i had it since august, but i did get a micro scratch on the infuse already, just got unlucky. it is barely visable but i know it is there. garilla glass vs hss and carbide doesnt help much. most people wont need a protector though
I went ahead and got the screen protector they had at at&t when I get my Infuse, in fact it was given to me free of charge because I switched from T-Mobile. I was going to get the invisible shield but this was much more convenient and free. And besides, I just like that piece of mind that I know my screen won't get scratched even though it has gorilla glass.
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I got the att branded (case-mate) screen protector and hate it. It's matte surface and just looks terrible, takes away from the beauty of the screen. I'm going out to BB and another att store later to see if I can find any glossy screen protectors, otherwise I'm just gonna take this thing off.
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Just got the one from ATT and its a WRITERITE. Will post after i install.
I picked up the Zagg from BB tonight. Never tried Zagg before, some people love them while others hate it, so we shall see...
Well the WRITERITE is not bad at all.. still have a lil glare but can still see fine out side. This was bought at ATT at walmart.
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My wife helped me to discover that gorilla glass does crack. Four hours after buying the Infuse, she dropped it on a corner and sent several, nice cracks through the screen. At this point in life, does anyone know if screen replacements are available yet?
Thanks a heap in advance!
Does anyone usr a protector and if so which brand
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dmount said:
My wife helped me to discover that gorilla glass does crack. Four hours after buying the Infuse, she dropped it on a corner and sent several, nice cracks through the screen. At this point in life, does anyone know if screen replacements are available yet?
Thanks a heap in advance!
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As far as I know, Gorilla Glass is actually more brittle than regular glass and is easier to crack.. It's just more scratch resistant.
docodine said:
As far as I know, Gorilla Glass is actually more brittle than regular glass and is easier to crack.. It's just more scratch resistant.
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not true. it may crack with some stress risers(scratches in particular areas) but it is difficult to crack, though im sure some forms of plastic are more crack resistant.
it may be hard and you may think that makes it brittle but it actually has a huge amount of give before it breaks.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCYTn5ITux4
if you break it you might just be unlucky
I'm using the iVisor screen protector, mostly to help my fingers glide over the touchscreen surface smoothly. It works well for that purpose and doesn't dull the image too much. Fingerprints are far less noticeable too. Dust does get trapped at the edges of the screen protector though. Still, it's worth using IMO.
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Does anyone usr a protector and if so which brand
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I just put a Skinomi on mine a few days ago. Not just for the scratch protection, but this stuff resists finger prints and other dirt real well.
I find myself cleaning my screen a lot less with it on than before.
indymx said:
I just put a Skinomi on mine a few days ago. Not just for the scratch protection, but this stuff resists finger prints and other dirt real well.
I find myself cleaning my screen a lot less with it on than before.
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the soft screen protectors like skinomi and invisishield are great. we put prtectors on phones so the screen doesnt scratch, what about the screen protector? the film type screen protectors are basically imposible to scratch
I bought the ghost armor screen protector. Their screen protectors are, bY far, the best in my opinion. Been having them in in all my phones.
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Screen Protectors?

Are screen protectors worth it? Or do they just leave smudges in the future when you take them off? I found a nice case on amazon that I'm going to buy for my infuse, I'm trying to figure out if screen protectors are worth it?
Anybody?
The Naked Shield screen protector came highly recommended by a folk here on the forums. You can either get the full cover or just the screen (I got the screen with the body glove TPU case)
and it won't leave smudges, affects screen quality, but not by much if at all.
edit: Got mine for $3.75 on ebay ($7.00 for the body glove case)
Thanks,
I'm just going to get the Amzer Silicone Skin Jelly Case, looks nice enough for a casing. I'm not going to use a screen protector though. I just don't want to leave any marks on the screen if it does.
I've found that unless you put your phone in your pocket with keys that you don't really need a screen protector.
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I find it better to be safe than sorry. I remember getting a big old scratch across my iPhone just for putting it in my pocket. I know this is gorilla glass but I like the peace of mind that it offers.
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I've had my Infuse since last august or so without a screen protector and no scratches. I dropped it a couple of times but my case protects it.
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Dropped my phone facedown yesterday in a parking lot.
Not a single scratch.
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casing or no casing? xD
These thread are kind of pointless. I can understand the value of asking which screen protector or case protector is or are better.
It will cost you $5 to protect a $400+ piece of equipment.
What happens if your phone does get scratched...too late for a screen protector.
Gorilla glass DOES get scratched.
Apply a matt screen protector or a good quality one done the right way and you wont even notice it.
Your assuming that there are no downsides of having a protector. All though screen protectors are cheap and work well. They do affect the screen quality regardless of how well you put it on and its quality. It's personal opinion on how much it affects it though.
IMO it doesn't hurt it too much and I have one on.
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Its like a sporting a condom during sex..
When the crap hits the fan.. You'll wish u had put one on.
droiduzr2 said:
These thread are kind of pointless. I can understand the value of asking which screen protector or case protector is or are better.
It will cost you $5 to protect a $400+ piece of equipment.
What happens if your phone does get scratched...too late for a screen protector.
Gorilla glass DOES get scratched.
Apply a matt screen protector or a good quality one done the right way and you wont even notice it.
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I'm sorry you feel that this thread is pointless. I apologize for creating it.
I should've restated my question better I guess. I know that some screen protectors leave smudges and stickiness on the actual screen when taken them off. I was wondering if there where any high quality ones out there that are worth it.
elliot.newnham said:
Your assuming that there are no downsides of having a protector. All though screen protectors are cheap and work well. They do affect the screen quality regardless of how well you put it on and its quality. It's personal opinion on how much it affects it though.
IMO it doesn't hurt it too much and I have one on.
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Thanks for the response.
If you're still looking for a screen protector I have the naked shield one. I just put it on my phone and it is great. It adds a rubbery finish but still slick when sliding. Unless you do a perfect application the screen does get imperfections that are noticible when looking at off angles (head on in low light it is not noticible)
I have an application with no bubbles and no dust and it looks great. But it is noticible.
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No love for the Zagg screen protectors in here?
tg2012 said:
casing or no casing? xD
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With case. The back scratches way more easily than the screen.
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Fee454 said:
No love for the Zagg screen protectors in here?
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Doesnt the Zagg have a logo on it?
elliot.newnham said:
Doesnt the Zagg have a logo on it?
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No, i've never had a logo on my screen protectors and i've gotten many for the iphone and then for my infuse. Mine is starting to come up around the bottom of my screen now but Zagg offers lifetime warranties.
Hmmm, very interesting features of Zagg's protectors. But is it glossy or matte? I really don't like fingerprints on the sun, so matte protector may reduce this paintbrush effect
onefabis said:
Hmmm, very interesting features of Zagg's protectors. But is it glossy or matte? I really don't like fingerprints on the sun, so matte protector may reduce this paintbrush effect
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They may offer a matte finish i'm not sure, but mine is glossy so it does pick up fingerprints.
I have the zagg screnn protector too, and no it doesnt leave smudges if removed (only those cheap ones leave smudges/marks when removed) the zagg i got was supposed to be scratch proof...it got a scratch and since it has life time warrenty...i got it replaced-thats the only way i know that it leaves no residue
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Anyone can recommend any good screen protectors at a good price? I don't mind paying extra for good quality. The verizon ones blow. Makes the screen look VERY pixelated. Trying to avoid purchasing a screen protecter like that.
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Try searching the accessories forum about it, there are more than a few posts here about screen protectors
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luis86dr said:
Anyone can recommend any good screen protectors at a good price? I don't mind paying extra for good quality. The verizon ones blow. Makes the screen look VERY pixelated. Trying to avoid purchasing a screen protecter like that.
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Yes you should make a search through the forum next time but since this thread is already up..
I highly recommend a ZAGG Invisible Shield screen protector. It costs a little more but its absolutely worth it. They have a model for each specific phone so the protector molds around the camera and corners perfectly. It comes with a whole method of putting it on so its smooth when you finish. Plus if you register the screen protector on their website you can pretty much get a replacement for free if anything happens to the protector which isn't likely but still (too scratched to see the screen or something), plus if that happens it peels right off so you can put another one on and the screen is good as new. But its pretty epically scratch resistant, you can check out vids on youtube or their website. I can't stand when my screens get scratched, so I've been using it for years, very happy customer. They sell them at best buy.
Thanks for heads up guys. Much appreciated
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The Charge has Gorilla Glass and is very hard to scratch. Most of us recommend keeping it bare as a screen protector, no matter the quality, detracts from the picture quality slightly.
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Use Skinomi, its a pain to put on but its the best and the clearest one I have ever used
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Skinomi. Best I've used.
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Screen-Protector-Invisible-Samsung/dp/B0054ENBBM/ref=pd_cp_cps_0
These. They have great reviews. I am very happy with mine. Doing it's job well since July 2011. And it comes in a pack of 3 in case you mess up. And it comes with installation instructions. And, for giving them a good review, they offered to send me a pack of screen protectors free. So I got a pack of iPhone covers for my parents. Great company, great product
BTW if you mess up, soaking it in rubbing alcohol works great for removing dust and then you just try again and squeegee with a credit card.
kvswim said:
The Charge has Gorilla Glass
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Never knew that...it doesnt show that on specs
jager420 said:
Never knew that...it doesnt show that on specs
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It doesn't have gorilla glass. Saw it mentioned in a review.
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dmwagner said:
It doesn't have gorilla glass. Saw it mentioned in a review.
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It does have gorilla glass. When the phone originally came out it was on corninggorillaglass.com under products with gorilla glass. Now since it is old news it is off the site, but seeing as every major samsung phone is there like the GS, GSII, note, tab, and wp phones, I am sure the charge has it.
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It doesn't have gorilla glass. Saw it mentioned in a review.
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I do believe it does. I've had mine "naked" since I got it and no scratches.
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Without screen protector, you droid Charge will get scratch. Already happened to my daughter's phone.
I have never managed to scratch a smartphone screen, Gorilla Glass or not, and I've had smartphones since the original iPhone. I hate screen protectors of all forms. I hate the way the look and the way they feel, so I've never used one for more than a few days. I don't think I'm particularly "gentle" on a phone...the only thing special I do is keep it in a pocket by itself. I've seen other people's phone of various builds covered in scratches, and I still don't understand how they get so scratched up.
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I have never managed to scratch a smartphone screen, Gorilla Glass or not, and I've had smartphones since the original iPhone. I hate screen protectors of all forms. I hate the way the look and the way they feel, so I've never used one for more than a few days. I don't think I'm particularly "gentle" on a phone...the only thing special I do is keep it in a pocket by itself. I've seen other people's phone of various builds covered in scratches, and I still don't understand how they get so scratched up.
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Not true! my daughter kept her phone in a pocket book full of car keys, pens and jeweries and she scratched it.
buhohitr said:
Without screen protector, you droid Charge will get scratch. Already happened to my daughter's phone.
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Doesn't matter what type of glass it has, it can get scratched. And not having a screen protector doesn't mean it will get scratched either. The Charge does have Gorilla Glass, but I wouldn't go around testing it out to see how tough it is. Odds are there are minimum hardness specs that it needs to pass, so some pieces of glass are harder than others.
I had mine in my pocket with keys for a year, no scratches. the plastic is scratched to heck, but the glass remains unscathed.
the charge has gorilla glass making it very scratch/crack resistant. i havent had a screen protector the whole time ive had it, which is about 10 months and it still looks brand new. and trust me, ive dropped it my fair share of times, infact i just dropped it earlier today. had it in my sweater pocket while i was riding my bike and it just flat out fell screen first onto the concrete. not even 1 little scratch.
just dont bother with a screen protector, it looks so much better without one.
but if you really are hell bent on getting a screen protector i can recommend Zagg, i had the enV Touch before this phone for 2 years with a Zagg invishield on the whole time. it kinda got that "rainbow" effect from the grease/sweat on your hands but it was very durable and scratch resistant with a nice fit. overall a perfect screen protector for my needs.
So everyone brag about how tough the screen on the charge, how would you explain to me there are 3 scratches on my daughter phone, which forced me to buy a screen protector???? you all claimed it "UN SCRATCHABLE".
I think you're the only person who's used the word unscratchable, but I did imply that you have to be careless to scratch a glass smartphone screen. Keeping my phone in a pocket by itself, and no other protections, has protected my screens without a screen protector since the original iPhone in 2007. Yes, there are situations where a screen protector would make sense, but in those situations, I'd probably rather use a case/holster that completely covered the screen.

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