http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Clear-LCD-Scr...647279?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a88d63ef
is it good enough despite the low price? anyone have an experience with it?
also, what do you think about this case?
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11001246&products_id=33211
i have the current oem ones from htc got it from expansys i might try the reelook ones on amazon for only 10 bucs
I use Zagg invisishield because when you put them on correctly (a lot of people claim to get the this bit right and don't) they are simply the best there is, no scratches at all, it's stuck in place and it looks great, it's good at keeping fingerprints away too, no gloss just an almost rubbery texture which does a good job of hiding any imperfections on the screen if you have any.
They are the best as in terms of robust strength, ppl will say they're not but they are, the only thing your left deciding is what feel you want, the Zagg's have a rubbery texture like i said whereas the others like griffin and rocket fish have sometimes mirror effect, tinted effect (so it can only be viewed from the front)
Some with a Matt effect.
Theres loads to choose from but it's all down to preference.
As for the case you've picked, yea it's nice
All you need is your screen protector now, the ones you chose will do the job, but they're a pain to fit and are most prone to peel and scratch.
I got this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/10-X-SCRE...ting_LaptopAccessories_RL&hash=item2a11c88cc4
It works really well. You just need to apply it in a room with little dust as possible. You just drop it on the phone. It will suck itself on the phone and than you take qtip and get all the air out. Got mine perfectly that people don't even see that it's on
But I still like the screen better without the protection. It feels smooth but not the same
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hey thanks for this link.. just noticed ur the dude i was talking about the mhl to hdmi adapter lol.
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hey thanks for this link.. just noticed ur the dude i was talking about the mhl to hdmi adapter lol.
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No problem ! Lol I didnt even catch that haha
Ghost armour is wayyyyyy better than zagg, looks better, feels better, doesn't smudge like zagg does. Have zagg on my transformer and attracts fingerprints and smudged like crazy, the ghost armour on my nexus s hardly gets any finger prints and rare smudge, can't wait to get to the mall to get a ghost armour installed on my sensation, p.s girlfriends zagg on dhd looks like crap after same time as the nexus s ghost armour looks prestine
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I use Zagg invisishield because when you put them on correctly (a lot of people claim to get the this bit right and don't) they are simply the best there is, no scratches at all, it's stuck in place and it looks great, it's good at keeping fingerprints away too, no gloss just an almost rubbery texture which does a good job of hiding any imperfections on the screen if you have any.
They are the best as in terms of robust strength, ppl will say they're not but they are, the only thing your left deciding is what feel you want, the Zagg's have a rubbery texture like i said whereas the others like griffin and rocket fish have sometimes mirror effect, tinted effect (so it can only be viewed from the front)
Some with a Matt effect.
Theres loads to choose from but it's all down to preference.
As for the case you've picked, yea it's nice
All you need is your screen protector now, the ones you chose will do the job, but they're a pain to fit and are most prone to peel and scratch.
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I tried Zagg on my Vibrant and even my iPad. The texture and feel is annoying if you like the smooth feel of glass. What I look for in a screen protector is total invisibility (as in you don't know it is there) and the Zagg doesn't handle that.
The final straw for me was when I noticed vertical lines that showed up like a rainbow when the screen was on. I did some research and found that I was far from alone with my problem (yes I put it on perfectly) and got a replacement. That one had a similar problem so I trashed it and Zagg. I still have the one on my iPad (though it has a couple of the lines as well) but I will not buy Zagg again.
As for protectors like the ones discussed in this thread being prone to peel and scratch... Wrong. I put a Realook ( my Vibrant and it still looks new (meaning it looks like glass) after some relatively heavy use being in pockets with keys and pocket knives as well as more than a few drops. I passed the phone on to my wife who's purse is a phone scratching machine and even she hasn't damaged the screen protector. If she does somehow scratch it I have a couple of spares (I think that one game with three).
I just put the screen protector that is being discussed in another thread (says 'the best so far' in the title) on my Vibrant and it is perfect. Unless I tell you that it is there you wouldn't know that I have a screen protector on my phone. The fact that they are crystal clear, feel like bare glass, and end up costing less than $1 each makes this a no-brainer. I can buy 20 of these for the cost of one Zagg AND it is a superior product.
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I just put the screen protector that is being discussed in another thread (says 'the best so far' in the title) on my Vibrant and it is perfect. Unless I tell you that it is there you wouldn't know that I have a screen protector on my phone. The fact that they are crystal clear, feel like bare glass, and end up costing less than $1 each makes this a no-brainer. I can buy 20 of these for the cost of one Zagg AND it is a superior product.
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Several posters, including me, have had problems with corner bubbles with that SP on the Sensation. May work fine on the Vibrant, like the Realook, but the curved screen on the Sensation can be problematic. Not quite a no-brainer.
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Several posters, including me, have had problems with corner bubbles with that SP on the Sensation. May work fine on the Vibrant, like the Realook, but the curved screen on the Sensation can be problematic. Not quite a no-brainer.
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I have one on my Sensation right now. I would take pictures but it looks like a naked phone and you wouldn't see it.
I don't know what I did differently but I have no bubbles on the corners. I basically just did a 'peel and stick' install and didn't use a hair dryer and all of that stuff. Maybe I just got lucky.
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I have one on my Sensation right now. I would take pictures but it looks like a naked phone and you wouldn't see it.
I don't know what I did differently but I have no bubbles on the corners. I basically just did a 'peel and stick' install and didn't use a hair dryer and all of that stuff. Maybe I just got lucky.
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Understand. Appears to be a crap shoot. Mine also had pits and dings in the surface, which would have made it unacceptable even if the bubbles weren't there. I tried everything but a blowtorch to fix it, and no dice. Moving on to wet SP's, which so far have their own issues. Dang curved glass...
Does this cover the whole glass? I mean some screen protector only covers the flat surface of the screen, does this one covers even the beveled edges of the screen?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/5-Clear-LCD-Scr...647279?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43a88d63ef
is it good enough despite the low price? anyone have an experience with it?
also, what do you think about this case?
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11001246&products_id=33211
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I just ordered one of these screen protector but I haven't put it on my phone the only thing I noticed is that the screen protector has a semi round cut out on the top or bottom of the film, its like its been cut to avoid something like a lenses of accelerometer but sensations camera lens is connected on the back cover not the screen. But the protector is.cut perfectly for the sensations screen its just that semi round cut out that intrigues me. Or maybe the guy sent me the wrong protector.
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I just got the same protectors and posted in the other thread. They are great in my opinion. Way better than the rubber kind.
To answer your question, the cut-out is for a light sensor under the glass. Yes, it is there, but nearly invisible. Shine a bright light at the screen and you'll see it.
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I just got the same protectors and posted in the other thread. They are great in my opinion. Way better than the rubber kind.
To answer your question, the cut-out is for a light sensor under the glass. Yes, it is there, but nearly invisible. Shine a bright light at the screen and you'll see it.
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Thanks for the info. Newbie on htc sensation here.
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I bought one of these last week and I have to say it's probably the worst screen protector I've ever seen. The only positive I can think of is that, despite being slightly more complicated than your regular screen protector, it's easy to install it without getting any bubbles under the screen.
Once on, the screen looks extremely tacky. It's almost impossible to install it without trapping any dust underneath. Probably the worst thing about it is the feeling of the material it's made of. Despite having the whole 'being made out the same material as what's used to protect military helicopter blades' gimmick they have going on, I don't think it's a good material to have on your screen. The material is thick and soft. They say it's unlikely to scratch, but due to the soft nature of the material, it's very easy to make (permanent?) impressions into it. After just a day of use the screen looked extremely scratched up and really looked awful.
It also doesn't have a smooth finish. This really stands out when looking at it from an angle.
At prices of over £10 for only one protector this item is an absolute rip-off. Stay well away.
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After i bought this Invisible **** for my old HTC Daimond ... I will never buy again this ...this ... **** This is the best word to describe it. INVISIBLE ****
Wow, alot of bad points. I have been using thshield on all my devices in my sig, and i gotta day its worth it. my screen gets protected. yes it does scrathc, bug not as much as other sscreen protectors. i have been using mine since
s eptember. my only con is that on resitive tiuch screens, you have to prress harder on the screen and it gives an unpleasnt felling and squelching noise when you flick scroll. like chalk running down a board thing
Yeah, I bought one of these too, and it was so badly shaped, unpleasantly textured and and difficult to apply that it immediately went in the bin. In the four months or so I've had the phone I've not got a mark on the casing it yet anyway- the unibody is very tough.
I've used many different shield on my phones, and ZAGG's Invisible Shield is imo the best. After couple of days of usage it becomes really smooth and there's no bubbles or dirt under the shield. A friend of mine didn't even notice the shield until he looked at the screen from an different angle.
My advice is to use this material to protect the body, but NOT the screen.
The orange peel effect, reduced luminosity and really poor tactile feedback/stickyness make it a really bad choice.
I put one on a camera screen, also on an iPod. Several years ago now. The protection (& grip/non-slide) offered to the iPod is very positive, but it's a magnet for smudges and other imperfections.
& while we're on the subject, spend a few €/$ and get a quality screen protector from one of the trusted brands, instead of the 10 for a dollar ebay ones
I find that screen protectors last the life of my phones, so it's a small investment really.
to me there are better options than Zagg IS.
I personally never use Zagg's but I've seen couple friends of mine having problems with IS. After a year the edges of the IS-folie seemed to dry off and changed to same faint orange color. They all used full protection (screen + body) and all the edges became so and look ugly.
Upon seeing that, I used Skinomi on both my DHD and Touch HD and I am VERY satisfied. Get from Amazon.com. It's cheaper and it comes with lifetime warranty.
i managed to scratch mine yesterday so much for their special non-military crap!
i was using a pen on my phone, Lol and the pen mark got on the invisible shield. then i tried to scracth it off and it left scratches all over the screen :/
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i managed to scratch mine yesterday so much for their special non-military crap!
i was using a pen on my phone, Lol and the pen mark got on the invisible shield. then i tried to scracth it off and it left scratches all over the screen :/
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I told Ya it`s a piece of **** not SHIELD
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I told Ya it`s a piece of **** not SHIELD
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Yeah, i willl nneveer buy one aggain as a screen proottectorr. ill just buy the body housing. its crap material and texture for the screen :/
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I told Ya it`s a piece of **** not SHIELD
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yea well.. the reputation before was good. It dropped
THE BEST BEST BEST solution for me was buying CaseMate POP with screenprotector in it Can 100% recommend it!
Screenprotector CM POP is scretchproof - the black parts of CM POP are "scretchlove"
but... it's great!
I used my iPhone for two years without any protection rather the case (nothing fancy).
The DHD would get the same treatment. No shields.
Just be a little careful and don't put your phone straight in your pocket with some change in it.
Now i have to invest in a new better screen protector, any suggestions?
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I bought one of these last week and I have to say it's probably the worst screen protector I've ever seen. The only positive I can think of is that, despite being slightly more complicated than your regular screen protector, it's easy to install it without getting any bubbles under the screen.
Once on, the screen looks extremely tacky. It's almost impossible to install it without trapping any dust underneath. Probably the worst thing about it is the feeling of the material it's made of. Despite having the whole 'being made out the same material as what's used to protect military helicopter blades' gimmick they have going on, I don't think it's a good material to have on your screen. The material is thick and soft. They say it's unlikely to scratch, but due to the soft nature of the material, it's very easy to make (permanent?) impressions into it. After just a day of use the screen looked extremely scratched up and really looked awful.
It also doesn't have a smooth finish. This really stands out when looking at it from an angle.
At prices of over £10 for only one protector this item is an absolute rip-off. Stay well away.
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I fit these things in my work for a price of £6.99 or £9.99 for the whole thing, it's a good piece of kit if you don't mind the feel of it but it only really looks good on an iphone 4, you really can't notice it besides the feel, DHD on the other hand makes it look cheap an nasty, the material is the same stuff they use on the Apache helicopters, it's remouldable for a longer period of time, if you get marks on it then that's your fault, it won't allow scratches easily at all it's very robust, tbh if you want a nice smooth and strong screen protector then may i recommend a griffin as they are the smoothest.
Also when you use zagg you must leave it to set for around about 2 - 3 days to properly benefit it, if you have a problem with dust underneath the screen then you obviously haven't done it properly, i never get dust under the protector.
Krzysiec said:
THE BEST BEST BEST solution for me was buying CaseMate POP with screenprotector in it Can 100% recommend it!
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I'm using that at the moment, it's a bit chunky but then again, my hands are too so it's all good.
Very tough case, only gripe is that it gathers white bits of fluff from your pocket.
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i was using a pen on my phone, Lol/
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As soon as i read that bit of your comment I didn't need to read on, why would you use a pen on your phone? Really?
Tell you what i'll just use this sword to scratch my eye !
"999 Yep i've poked my eye out, can you help please?".
I always use zagg screen protectors and think they are the best you can buy imo lol. Had the screen protectors on all my phones and iPad and I really like the feel and I've never had to take one off because its nackered, they seem to last forever. I've just this minute put one on my new desire hd
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As soon as i read that bit of your comment I didn't need to read on, why would you use a pen on your phone? Really?
Tell you what i'll just use this sword to scratch my eye !
"999 Yep i've poked my eye out, can you help please?".
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Iv made extra sure to keep it safe and iv not been using screen protector as I find them annoying. Today I realized I had 2 tiny little scratches in my beloved screen. Anyone know and ideas how I could possibly remove them?
Please spare me the "omg u should gots screen protectioned"
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On another note do you think getting a screen protectors now could help make it less noticeable, maybe the sticky could fill it in.
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ClearTouch Crystal at BoxWave.com Make SUPER Clear Screen Protectors. They Arent very noticable and they say they are 99% Clear. Hard to tell you have one on. Reviews seem good too. just google it. likes 12$ a Protector, maybe cheaper if you find some kind of discount code.
a "fix" for scratches
I suggest you grab the zagg screen protector. it should make the scratches invisible. they are totally awesome for protecting the screen. I took a fork to my wifes blackberry as a show, and thought i had went to far when I heard a "screech," but after pulling off the protector the screen was flawless. It also doesnt use "sticky stuff" so when you pull it off "i used mine on my blackberry for 2 years" the screen is clean and not sticky.
The only con is the price, $20, but i love my bolt like a newborn, its totaly worth it to me.
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I suggest you grab the zagg screen protector. it should make the scratches invisible. they are totally awesome for protecting the screen. I took a fork to my wifes blackberry as a show, and thought i had went to far when I heard a "screech," but after pulling off the protector the screen was flawless. It also doesnt use "sticky stuff" so when you pull it off "i used mine on my blackberry for 2 years" the screen is clean and not sticky.
The only con is the price, $20, but i love my bolt like a newborn, its totaly worth it to me.
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Agreed. The zagg screen protectors are amazing.
mitchell4500 said:
Iv made extra sure to keep it safe and iv not been using screen protector as I find them annoying. Today I realized I had 2 tiny little scratches in my beloved screen. Anyone know and ideas how I could possibly remove them?
Please spare me the "omg u should gots screen protectioned"
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I honestly would not try this on my phone, I would rather live with the scratches, but if you want to try something I would recommend mr clean magic eraser which is basically wettable micro sand paper. This could possibly damage your touchscreen functionality though, I have no idea. I have no clue what else you'd possibly try.
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id recommend trying a screen protector though, instead, of course.
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I might be looking into a screen protector as well. I went a year and a half without one on my Eris, and didn't get a single scratch on the screen. I've had the Thunderbolt a week, and I just yesterday noticed two damn scratches on the screen. No clue how they even got there, I've been super careful with the damn phone!
I've read lots of mixed reviews about Zagg screens. I looked up reviews on that CrystalTouch screen though, and could only find positives. I think I'll try that one.
I thought I had a scratch on mine, but it went away after some gentle buffing of the screen with a cloth.
I haven't used it, but I've seen some tv adverts for some liquid eye-glass cleaner that supposedly fills in scratches. I'd meant to grab some a few years ago to see if it would fill in a scratch on my iPhone, but I don't have that one any more, so no way to test it out personally. I don't remember the name, but Google should find it for you.
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I might be looking into a screen protector as well. I went a year and a half without one on my Eris, and didn't get a single scratch on the screen. I've had the Thunderbolt a week, and I just yesterday noticed two damn scratches on the screen. No clue how they even got there, I've been super careful with the damn phone!
I've read lots of mixed reviews about Zagg screens. I looked up reviews on that CrystalTouch screen though, and could only find positives. I think I'll try that one.
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There is something about the Thunderbolt screen that makes it feel scratch-able; I'm running it naked for now, and no scratches, but I'm a bit nervous about it.
I used the Zagg on my original iPhone. I don't think anything will protect it better, but some people have a tough time getting past the "orange peel" feel to it. I got used to it quickly, though.
I know how you feel, I found a a tiny scratch on mine this week too. I got the Zagg screen protector to cover it, but honestly, I hated it so i took it off...I missed the shine and bare feeling of the screen.. I used some toothpaste with whitening with a cue tip and it sort of made it better.. I'm kind of over it after rooting my phone and tweaking it, just try to enjoy it...my .2 cents.
I went to the mall and there was a Zagg stand. I asked how much and they told me $30. Wow. For a piece of plastic. I dont care how good it is. I went to the verizon kiosk and picked up a screen protector pack for $3. It kinda helped but i can still see it. :\
Dont know if anyone is looking for a Screen Protectors but Boxwave.com has their ClearTouch Crystal Screen protectors and those things are clear supposed to be 99% Clear. They're like 12$ maybe cheaper with Coupon code. hard to tell you have one on if applied right. Check em out
I got the ones from Verizon and don't like them. I may try these. Thx
I've always used Clarivue screen protectors but they don't have any for the Thunderbolt yet so I tried Steinheil and they are basically the same. They use static cling to adhere to the screen, so no liquids and any bubbles are easy to squeegee right out. I got the Ultra Clear and they are excellent. I agree the ones I bought from Verizon suck.
I bought the matte one from handhelditems 3-pack for $5.xx. Fits great and no bubbles at all. I prefer the matte finish/feel although it darkens the screen a little. It doesn't show fingerprints.
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nothing compares to what a zagg does for your phone.
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nothing compares to what a zagg does for your phone.
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Makes it feel like an orange?
Thanks for the head's up. I don't like the Verizon ones either...
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nothing compares to what a zagg does for your phone.
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Makes it feel like an orange?
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You beat me to it! Excellent zinger. LOL.
I used Invisible shield on an iPhone, and got used to it, but not sure I'll go back to that brand if I ever go back to using protectors.
I haven't used screen protectors for the last couple of years. No scratches on any of my devices over the years except for my original iPhone EDGE which got a nice ugly scratch right in the middle of the screen despite kid glove treatement. That made me put screens on my newer iPhones up to and including the 3G, but the 3G, iPhone 4 and all of my Android phones (5 of them) have gone naked without any screen scratches, and I'm not particularly kind to them. I often put two phones in the same pocket along with some headphones unplugged; all I do to protect the screens is put the phones where the screens don't touch each other.
All that said, there's something about the "feel" of the Thunderbolt's screen that makes me feel like it needs some protection. It's got a plastic-ish kind of feel compared to my Nexus and Samsung phones. Not sure what brand to try. Steinhell seems to be the most praised around here.
By the way, this should probably have been posted in the Accessories section.
I just bought the Zagg. The self-healing and key scratch test appealed to my desire to protect one of the most expensive phones I have ever owned. Did I fall for gimmick?
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yeah caus it turns yellow!
I usto use em but got tired of paying the shipping for replacements. I use other brands that dont turn yellow. they are also overpriced.
<- Hates ZaG
Still rocking the VZW ones, never tried anything else
Im running naked on the TB.. Ive had experience with Steinheil Ultra Crystal on my Dinc. It held up well but as far as healing from any slight nicks it seemed very fragile. In fact after I believe the 3rd day it had a large gash right in the middle of the protector and I baby my phones excessively. I removed it after about 2 months and used the Dinc naked for about 5 months before getting the TB and it still looks brand new.. I have to agree thought that the TB screen does have a fragile feel to it and has an almost mosaic look to it under light whereas the Dinc looks very sharp. I may decide to go with the Steinheil Ultra Fine this time around for both my TB and Xoom
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You beat me to it! Excellent zinger. LOL.
I used Invisible shield on an iPhone, and got used to it, but not sure I'll go back to that brand if I ever go back to using protectors.
I haven't used screen protectors for the last couple of years. No scratches on any of my devices over the years except for my original iPhone EDGE which got a nice ugly scratch right in the middle of the screen despite kid glove treatement. That made me put screens on my newer iPhones up to and including the 3G, but the 3G, iPhone 4 and all of my Android phones (5 of them) have gone naked without any screen scratches, and I'm not particularly kind to them. I often put two phones in the same pocket along with some headphones unplugged; all I do to protect the screens is put the phones where the screens don't touch each other.
All that said, there's something about the "feel" of the Thunderbolt's screen that makes me feel like it needs some protection. It's got a plastic-ish kind of feel compared to my Nexus and Samsung phones. Not sure what brand to try. Steinhell seems to be the most praised around here.
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All that said, time for me to come back and eat up a serving of my own crow to warn others that these rotten phones need a 3rd party screen protector.
I originally put a Clear Coat shield on my Thunderbolt after about 2-3 weeks of owning it. I had it "professionally" installed at one of their kiosks. Butt ugly installation! Some kind of haze under the protector that just left streaks and were noticeable enough to be annoying, but not enough to bother going back.
Eventually I convinced myself that the phone didn't need one, and the screen does look MUCH better without it.
Anyways, you know where this is going...i took the Clear Coat off the phone (even posted a youtube video of it) about a month ago and damn it, I now have a nasty 1/8" scratch (enough to catch my fingernail on) up near the notification bar. Very disappointing.
I won't claim to have treated this phone with kid gloves, but it's never been dropped, has usually been holstered (the HTC one that protects the screen), and when riding naked with another phone in my pocket I always made sure it was glass to cloth, not the other phone.
Absolutely no clue how it scratched. Gorilla glass my foot.
Time to look for a new protector that isn't ugly and doesn't affect the screen's appearance; Steinhell still sounding like the way to go.
I use Gadget Guards. Cheaper than Invisible Shield / Steinhell but just as good, and no orange peel feel.
Steinhall Crystals. Only way to roll.
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Steinhall Crystals. Only way to roll.
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+1. Used them for years--don't even know they're on unless you look waaay too closely.
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+1. Used them for years--don't even know they're on unless you look waaay too closely.
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Yep. I was sold when I borrowed a friend, asked how he got away with not using a screen protector, and then was told there was one on. Had to look darn close.
Edit: borrowed a friend's phone
try ghost armor
I know its been asked but just thought an end all poll would be good as I've seen it being discussed on about 10 different threads (rom threads, theme threads, etc.).
Right now Im rocking NO screen protector atm. Only reason for that is like most of you Im careful but I have some faith in gorilla glass. Dropped my Evo 4G (has gorilla glass too) face down with no protector and it slide a couple feet on the street, after flipping **** I picked it up to find a dent on the outer plastic but the screen wiped clean. So far I clean my screen daily and have had no scratches on my Sensation. But I do leave for college in a couple weeks though, Ill be getting a Zagg screen protector put on before then for sure though. I mean **** happens when your drunk (jumping off high things, keg stands, babies...). Heres what I got to say about Zagg: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16246895&postcount=19
I also rock this case: http://www.amazon.com/TPU-Cases-Flexible-Sensation-T-Mobile-Packaging/dp/B0055DZPAM
I like it more than any Ive used before ex: otterbox commuter on evo, sedio cases, full body screen protectors, list goes on. Its light, protects my phone, looks good, all the cuts are just about perfect.
So do you?! Also whats your set-up too keep your phone looking good? Post some pics if youd like, I will in a bit of what I use.
I don't use for the moment any "Screen Protector", but when i will buy it, i will buy an "Maximum Coverage InvisibleSHIELD", even if i think i will use in first just the "Screen Coverage".
I bought it for my OLD device, and it was prefect.
Link : http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-sensation-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Yeah, I use a cheap sub-$1 one and it works wonderfully well. Doesn't alter the colours, nor the viewing angles and certainly not the ease of using the device itself (sleek, low-friction material just like the original screen itself).
I use the this screen protector and works really great. 3bucks you can't go wrong.
Haven't used a screen protector since last year when I bought/used the Nexus One.
I don't use any protectors, no need for.
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I've had an invisible shield hd on my screen since day 1..The protector started to fall apart so I removed it.. And the screen is so much more responsive..
How have your guys screens held up against scratches?
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Quite a few threads regarding this already but the general consensus is the screen is durable but something like sand will scratch the screen quite easily.
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I don't believe in screen protectors. IMO its like a fast car why drive the speed limit when you can really have some fun with it? I have yet got a scratch on my phone and its been a long while now.
Just be careful of sand.
Yeah, sand is the devil.
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wiesman2613 said:
I've had an invisible shield hd on my screen since day 1..The protector started to fall apart so I removed it.. And the screen is so much more responsive..
How have your guys screens held up against scratches?
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There is a YouTube video claiming to be some dude poking his hox with a steak knife. I have an XtremeGuard condom on my screen and it feel fine. I can't take good care of my stuff (e.g. Keys in same pocket as phone) so I am not taking chances.
Not that Reliable
I used my HOX without screen for more than a month but from no where came a couple of scratches. Not from Sand. May be from my keys. I have no idea and I still feel bad for not having had a screen protector. Now I have a screen protector but I can still see the rainbow effect when I see the scratch through the screen protector. Please get a good screen protector if you cannot be extra careful with your phone.
My wife's iPhone 4s has gorilla glass 1 and no screen protector and not a single scratch is yet to be seen. I was expecting Gorilla Glass 2 to be more scratch resistant but I am really disappointed.
It's the oleophobic coating that is getting scratched. I dont think this was perfected in gorilla glass 1 so they may not have included it.
I will never use a device without a screen protector. Gorilla glass or not, glass is glass and plastic is plastic; they all scratch. Even diamonds scratch so I personally won't take chances.
I have Ghost Armour installed on my devices and everything works just as good as naked. If you already have scratches, try GA anyways, they claim to be able to fill scratches.
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not hox specific, but pretty much every question i've ever had about gorilla glass was answered in the video
http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv-2/truth-about-gorilla-glass-drops-tests-composition-xda-developer-tv/
My One X has been naked since day 1 and its been dropped a couple times but no visible scratches at all, pretty durable if ya ask me :good:
I don't see the point of using them....they scratch up real quick and then the protector looks like crap.....for the lifetime of the device you are spending money to keep the screen mint.....end result.....outdated cellphone with mint screen....still equals worthless. Enjoy your phone while you can...who are you preserving it for anyway?
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tylerdurdin said:
I don't see the point of using them....they scratch up real quick and then the protector looks like crap.....for the lifetime of the device you are spending money to keep the screen mint.....end result.....outdated cellphone with mint screen....still equals worthless. Enjoy your phone while you can...who are you preserving it for anyway?
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Well said. Also the HOX screen doesn't show light scratches unless you hold it at the right angle
tylerdurdin said:
I don't see the point of using them....they scratch up real quick and then the protector looks like crap.....for the lifetime of the device you are spending money to keep the screen mint.....end result.....outdated cellphone with mint screen....still equals worthless. Enjoy your phone while you can...who are you preserving it for anyway?
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my exact opinion, either that or u protect ur screen like a maniac so the next owner scratches it for u.. nice job keepin it safe for the next owne ;D i still use a protector cause i plan on keepin this one mint till the One X + comes out cuz i wanna get the most $ i can get out of it
Every phone I have had sinve the windows mobile days have had screen protectors and many cases and extended batteries.. I think I have wasted more money on that crap then phones. lol not to mention the countless hours rooting and flashing roms to the point where the wife thinks im crazy. anyway just got the X and so far its naked and stock.. I have told myself this time. im gonna use the phone as a phone and not worry bout the little things outside of a case etc. not gonna root it or use a screen protector.. guess after 9 years of buying crap and rooting etc.. I need a break. and the one x so far has been great all around.. and the screen rocks naked. feels so much better.. bah anyway rant over... back to work.. lol
I currently have a screen protector on my phone and I hate it. However, I was noticing micro scratches on my phone that also drive me crazy. Like others have said, it is in the coating on the glass but they are permanent. At least with a screen protector, I can swap it out every couple weeks.
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I don't see the point of using them....they scratch up real quick and then the protector looks like crap.....for the lifetime of the device you are spending money to keep the screen mint.....end result.....outdated cellphone with mint screen....still equals worthless. Enjoy your phone while you can...who are you preserving it for anyway?
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You might only have experience with cheapo protectors. A good quality one (Skinomi and Bodyguardz are ones I've used) does not change the look of the screen at all. A quality protector is also difficult to scratch. I've had a Skinomi on an HTC Flyer for over a year, and had a Bodyguardz on my Desire Z for a year and a half, both with no prominent scratches, and protectors still looks close to new. Maybe some superficial scuffing visible in just the right light, but completely invisible when the screen is on. Good protectors also show fingerprints much less than the naked screen, so they actually end up looking better than no protector.
Some people on here have gotten some serious scratches on Gorilla Glass with normal use. Others have claimed no use even after significant abuse. Everyone's experience tends to be a little different.. But more than a few people have showed up on here with bad scratches, wishing they had used a protector. So that is the point of using them. And once you have a scratch on the screen, you can't undo it.
There is a slight difference in feel with a protector. For some that is a legit deal breaker, for others the difference is negligible. Using a protector or not is a very personal choice. I'm totally with you that phones are meant to be used. I don't baby my phones at all. Have never used a case. But I prefer to use a screen protector.
Athrun88 said:
Even diamonds scratch so I personally won't take chances.
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You do know, that only diamonds can cut other diamonds...
Taknarosh said:
You do know, that only diamonds can cut other diamonds...
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Can be scratched regardless, which was the point I was trying to make.