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Is a screen protector really needed for the N1?
Any of you guys got some scratches on the supposedly anti scratch screen?
Any retail stores (nyc) that may sell some SPs for the N1?
+1 i'd like to know this as well...
i know you can get some screen protectors at t-mobile stores.
I got a hairline scratch on both my Desire AND Nexus; two of my friends got scratches on their Desire screens. Neither of us mistreated our phones nor remember what caused the scratches. These screens are anything but scratch resistant.
Without a screen protector you'll get hairline scratches. You can probably find protectors in cellphone stores around Chinatown.
This should answer your question:
http://www.youtube.com/user/omnhitori#p/a/u/0/RfqwKa4bT74
Seems pretty scratch resistant to me.
ive got a screen protector on (designed for the desire but got it free off a friend)
screen works great even though it was tough at first, i just feel safer having it protected, and for 6 of the protectors off ebay for £3 posted from china i am more than happy.
I been using mine for four months or so, not in the case and it doesn't have a single mark on the screen.
It's often in my pocket with coins and keys (although I try to limit this).
In my experience a screen protector is not necessary. Nor is a case.
djmcnz said:
I been using mine for four months or so, not in the case and it doesn't have a single mark on the screen.
It's often in my pocket with coins and keys (although I try to limit this).
In my experience a screen protector is not necessary. Nor is a case.
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Pretty much in agreement with this, never used a case or a screen protector on my N1 yet (had it since mid-january) and I've got one small scratch. Dunno what caused it, but compared to what I usually put my phone through it's probably a stone or some sharp metal that caused it.
Got my N1 a few months ago. Have done my utmost to keep it in the neoprene cover that came with it all the time, and I haven't got a single scratch on it.
my g1 went 1 year without a scratch before i got rid of it. Ive had my n1 since the end of april and i got a scratch on the very first day i didnt have it in the neoprene cover (left it in the car in the picnic)
i was very upset and wish i could go back and put the cover on. I had seriously browsed through ebay for one the very same day and had decided to get one just before it got scratched
Obidose said:
Got my N1 a few months ago. Have done my utmost to keep it in the neoprene cover that came with it all the time, and I haven't got a single scratch on it.
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Keeping it in sleeve, no scratches too +1
i read some where that this phone doesnt have gorilla glass and I believe them now. I usually dont like screen protectors on my phone cuz its lowers the quality of the screen and ruins responsiveness. So I had one on my sensation but because of the curve I kept getting bubbles I took it off and from only puttin the phone in my dress shirts pocket only I've already gotten a scratch!!! WTF my g2x would be in pocket with keys and change and no issues this was babied and in less than 12 hours of no screen protector i noticed my first scratch, I mean its fairly small but im just very anal about my phone. Which is why ill be gettin another protector and why I believe this phone does not have gorilla glass. Anyone else have this issues?
I thought I read that the Sensation DOES have Gorilla Glass.
yup - was going bukkey nekkid until I went to wipe the screen and it has a tiny little scratch on it. Have no idea where it came from. Bought the Skinomi protector the same day. Still not using a case yet.
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I thought I read that the Sensation DOES have Gorilla Glass.
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I've read that but the screen is less resilient than my N1 so far. I've pampered this thing and somehow it has a tiny scratch. If that's gorilla glass then I'm not impressed.
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I thought I read that the Sensation DOES have Gorilla Glass.
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agreed! i thought it had gorilla glass, oh well the screen is pretty good for me, no screen protector nor case but i might get one soon in case
It does have gorilla glass. Also, I've been using it nekkid for a month and by cleaning it every week, my screen still looks new.
Edit: you can see that it has gorilla glass on cornings website.
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if it is gorilla im not impressed none of my other phones scratched so easily i love going nekkid i honestly hate cases and screen protectors. How does the skimoni fit the screen? Do the curved glass give it any issues? I did check the cornings site and saw that it was, but idk this phones screen is made by two companies and I have a hunch that those made by sharp arent scratchin and those made by acer are.
Now that would suck to have the non-gorrilla glass version because you have the bad screen maker.
I bought a case and screen protector at Tmobile after receiving my phone by mail, because they sent a "1/2 off" accessories coupon in my bill, then it was 20% off in-store if you purchased both. So together they were like $22, came with 2 screen protectors. Have no idea how long one lasts.
I can assure you mine has gorilla glass, been amazed at how resilliant the screen is and how after month when I wipe it still looks bran new.
When i turn off my phone and the screens clean and I angle it at a light the screen looks kinda bumpy, my friend said this was the gorilla class. Either way its very good for me no scratches at all.
Oh and gorilla glass is an official spec from HTC, maybe you have faulty unit
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Guys officially the Sensation has gorilla glass. Look here http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/products-with-gorilla/htc
Why would they lie about it there?
I have no screen protector and so far (touch wood) no scratches either.
It's not magic though, so keep it out of the washing machine...
Officially gorilla glass is more scratch resistant than normal glass, it's NOT scratch proof. I don't have screen protector, and am extremely careful with the screen, but I have a couple of tiny scratches, which are hard to see and don't bother me at all.
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Always naked
My personal experience, this is my first time having a phone without screen protector, I have always been using a Full body shield protection but I decided to go bare all the way this time, it feels good.... from day 1 since the Sensation came out, never had a single scratch on the screen. I'm always careful about my phone though. just my experience.
Yep, as the link posted above shows, it DOES have it. But it's not scratch proof, it just has a higher scratch resistance.
Personally I don't use a screen protector. If you look after your phone, you shouldn't get any scratches
this isnt my first gorilla glass phone and im telling you guys it has now been 24 hours phone hasnt left my side has sat on my work desk and my shirt pocket with nothing else and i have even more scratches maybe mine is faulty. I really think that the differing screens might be the reason but a lot of people are reporting it and I promise you nothing touched this phone I have no idea in 24 hours its been scratched more then my 2g iphone, 3gs, hd2, mt4g, atrix, and g2x. Im thinkin bout going to tmobile but I know there is nothing they can do for me.
My phones have spent entirely too much time face down. Compared to my last phone (POS Feature phone)on which I could barely read the screen at the end of the contract, This new phone/GG screen is a godsend. my condolences to those who got gypped.
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this isnt my first gorilla glass phone and im telling you guys it has now been 24 hours phone hasnt left my side has sat on my work desk and my shirt pocket with nothing else and i have even more scratches maybe mine is faulty. I really think that the differing screens might be the reason but a lot of people are reporting it and I promise you nothing touched this phone I have no idea in 24 hours its been scratched more then my 2g iphone, 3gs, hd2, mt4g, atrix, and g2x. Im thinkin bout going to tmobile but I know there is nothing they can do for me.
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LOL...nothing has touched your phone, yet scratches have "magically" appeared?
Only my manicured fingers and on other forums people are reporting the same unless the pocket of my dress shirt are hazardous my g2x never scratched
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As far as i can comment... all of us have a habit of shifting fones once in 2 years to new ones.. So using a screen protector thats tested by ppl is advised as when u gonna sell out this toy for new one the first thing that will shatter the resale value will b the screen status...and as far as my xperience no probs with screen protector from day1 and got it from ebay many gud thin protectors available...."Precaution is always better"
konflikt1911 said:
if it is gorilla im not impressed none of my other phones scratched so easily i love going nekkid i honestly hate cases and screen protectors. How does the skimoni fit the screen? Do the curved glass give it any issues? I did check the cornings site and saw that it was, but idk this phones screen is made by two companies and I have a hunch that those made by sharp arent scratchin and those made by acer are.
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I have skinomi on, no problem with curved glass as its wet application, it sticks to the glass perfectly. No issue with responsiveness either..works great. The microbubbles do not disappear quickly though, i had it for 2 weeks now and it still has 3 microbubbles left..it keeps getting smaller everyday though, it will soon disappear completely.
And you have to apply it in a dust free room, mine has some dust under the protector..little annoying when the screen is off.
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So I recently got my MT4GS and I was wondering if there were any suggestions for screen protectors. I used Skinomi before on my G2 and that was pretty good. But I'm open to suggestions, in paticular this was one for the iPhone but anyone know any protectors with like a matte type feel to it? If that makes sense.
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I've never used anything other than whatever generic one I can find cheapest. I've also never heard a convincing argument to spend more on a "better" one.
I'm using the generic one T-Mobile sells.
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I had a Realook myTouch4G screen protector, but I had to cut it a slight bit to get it to fit - it's a few MM too big on the sides. It worked well, but I determined I don't need one.
I'm using the MyTouch 4G (Glacier) ones from T-Mobile..
they're not cut to fit the exact screen, but rather a small section (found this unusual), but they stick, and they stick good, plus they reduce glare and such..
$17 for 2, but it's worth it..
by the way, steer clear of those $5 for 8 screen protectors or whatever on amazon, they feel like they're made from cellophane and fall off almost instantly in my pocket.
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I'm using the MyTouch 4G (Glacier) ones from T-Mobile..
they're not cut to fit the exact screen, but rather a small section (found this unusual), but they stick, and they stick good, plus they reduce glare and such..
$17 for 2, but it's worth it..
by the way, steer clear of those $5 for 8 screen protectors or whatever on amazon, they feel like they're made from cellophane and fall off almost instantly in my pocket.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005JKQI6Q/ref=oh_o03_s00_i00_details
best ones i have found. first one on and still going strong, clean and clear and easy to use, cut perfect.
Those are the ones I was talking about, boy do they suck...
I like their design however, but the material feels like the wrapper of a fruit roll-up, and they peel off easily and scratch easily...
As I said, T-Mobile's screen protectors work good.
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I bought these because I figured I'd start cheap, and if I didn't like them, I'd get something else:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005B0JW6C/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
I put one on two days ago. They're cut very well to fit, but they're hard to apply. Lots of bubbles, and one edge doesn't stick well.
I figured I'd give it a couple days, then try again with another, since I have five of them. Maybe I screwed up.
But after using it for a couple days, I don't think I will. It feels too... rubbery. It adds resistance when you slide your finger across the screen and I don't like it.
My HTC Tilt 2 (AT&T branded Touch Pro 2) actually came with a screen protector that was easy to apply, had no bubbles, left no residue and lasted almost two years before one corner began to peel. I was not gentle with this phone either.
If I could find the same kind of protector the Tilt 2 had, I'd buy it in a second, but it was just in the box with the phone. No idea if it was provided by AT&T, or HTC, nor who made it.
In my experience, bubbles are almost always caused by dust and lint in between the screen and protector. You can help prevent this by installing the protector on the screen after a hot shower, while the mirror is still foggy.
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Lint solution
Slightly off topic, but ...
If you apply the protector, and find that it has bubbles, because of lint, just pull the protector off and use a piece of scotch tape on the protector (sticky side to sticky side) and it will pull off the lint and dust. I've had great success with this in the past.
I've tried a couple of different brands and after using them both a couple of weeks each, I decided to do without. I do believe we have "gorilla glass" so I'm not really worried about scratches and such. Both protectors I tried felt odd and they both scratched extremely easily and they gave the screen a "fuzzy" appearance that I just didn't care for.
Yeah, a couple days after my last post, the screen protector came off. The bubbles definitely were not from lint, the factory plastic was still on the screen until I put the protector on. Maybe just poor quality?
Either way, now that I know the phone has Gorilla Glass, I'm not concerned.
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pyromosh said:
Yeah, a couple days after my last post, the screen protector came off. The bubbles definitely were not from lint, the factory plastic was still on the screen until I put the protector on. Maybe just poor quality?
Either way, now that I know the phone has Gorilla Glass, I'm not concerned.
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Can you please cite a source for this information?
I think you may be mistaken, this device does not have Gorilla Glass to my knowledge.
Blue6IX said:
Can you please cite a source for this information?
I think you may be mistaken, this device does not have Gorilla Glass to my knowledge.
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According to Cornings site thus device doesn't have gorilla glass. It does seem some kind of reinforced or fortified glass tho
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Either way, now that I know the phone has Gorilla Glass, I'm not concerned.
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it does NOT have gorilla glass. maybe some other kind of reinforced glass but i wouldn't count on it, there are already reports of easily broken screens...
I just got a MT4GS and I will try a new screen protector. On my last phone I used a protector from bestskinsever.com and it was good. It did the job and lasted a long time (over a year and a half before getting some junk under the edge of one corner...but it still didn't peel up and I kept using it for months until I got this phone). The only complaint is a bit of "orange peel" texture on it. My research has led me to bodyguardz.com and phantomskinz.com. People claim these two have less orange peel than the bse skins. I would say the bse is 8/10. I will try one of these 2 and report back.
As I said before, the screen protectors T-Mobile sell are actually pretty good.
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Zagg Invisable Shield. Product has a lifetime warranty. Yes it cost more but I think its worth it.
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pimpmasters said:
I just got a MT4GS and I will try a new screen protector. On my last phone I used a protector from bestskinsever.com and it was good. It did the job and lasted a long time (over a year and a half before getting some junk under the edge of one corner...but it still didn't peel up and I kept using it for months until I got this phone). The only complaint is a bit of "orange peel" texture on it. My research has led me to bodyguardz.com and phantomskinz.com. People claim these two have less orange peel than the bse skins. I would say the bse is 8/10. I will try one of these 2 and report back.
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I have the UltraTough Clear ScreenGuardz (Dry Apply) from bodyguardz. It is great. I can't even tell it is on there. Zero bubbles and zero orange peel. I even pulled it off after I put it on the first time because it was misaligned.
It had a couple big bubbles I couldn't squegee out, but they went away in a couple of days.
Do you have your blaze covered with screen protectors and a case or you like and feel safe enough to use it naked?
Just curious need some opinions I feel like removing my screen protector.
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Normally I buy a screen protector and case before even receiving a phone, but in this case I purchased the phone before there were many accessories available for it. After having it for nearly 3 months without a screen protector or case, it has not accumulated any scratches on the screen and only has one tiny scratch near the top of the chrome bezel.
I have yet to find a case I like, one that doesn't have a cutout for the MicroSD card slot.
These are the droids you're looking for:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1621222
I've always wanted to say that.
I would use a screen protector, but I really suck at the installations... so whatever. My phone still hasn't any scratches. As for the case... I just LOVE the feel and grip of the Blazes' own back cover. Can't get enough of it.
I've had several devices that feature Gorilla Glass, just like the Blaze. When I water damaged my Droid 1, I purposely took a pocketknife, keys, etc. to the screen to see if i could scratch it, with essentially no results (very very light scratching with ridiculous amount of pressure). The stuff is EXTREMELY scratch resistant. The only times I've heard of appreciable scratching on a GG screen is if you get sand rubbing against it (say you were careless when you took it to the beach), which is extremely hard. You should be just fine protector-less.
I bought a D3O screen protector for it along with a nice screen protector. It wasn't cheap, but it was well worth he investment.
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Blaze does not use Gorilla Glass, although it uses something just as strong.
I would highly recommend a screen protector. It can crack and scratch. Trust Me.
I made sure to purchase an InvisibleShield prior to ordering the phone and then apply it immediately out of the box before initial startup. Whether or not that's necessary I can't say (I can really only imagine it being 'necessary' to customers that admit to being accident-prone), but the added assurance doesn't hurt.
I did the same. I took it off though and the naked feeling with only a case is much worth an accidental scratch or two, which I still have none
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I've tried a few different things since I got this phone a couple months ago. I've had a screen protector on it since day one. I don't remember the brand, it was one of those "cut to size"ones. Apparently I had bought it from the T-Mobile store several years ago with my blackberry curve.
I'm currently using the Prozkin case which was discussed and reviewed in the accessories section. Solid case that adds minimum bulk.
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I've had my blaze naked since fathers day. Dropped it pretty hard a couple of times and only got minor scratches and chips on the chrome strip. No screen scratches at all either.
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I don't have a screen protector or case on it. I have dropped it several times and it has a few little scratches on the bezel. Normally I have my phones protected to the max, this one not so much..I kinda miss my Vibrant
I went an ATT store to get a new SIM card and I had a look at the white s4 they had on display. The unit was next to bright light source and it was super sunny outside. I reflected light into screen and there were quite a few micro scratches on the screen. Wiped it several times and the scratches didnt move or fade the slightest bit. Not surprised. So the same story goes for Gorilla Glass 3, the glass is strong, the oleophobic coating will micro scratch. You see a scratch test videos on youtube for every new phone release showing how it doesnt get scratched....dont believe the hype.....that coating can get scratched. Get a screen protector if you are OCD about the screen. Sorry for the PSA....but I know a "oh no, my month old S4 is scratched" will come soon.
Oh i know this would happen lol. I'm ordering a screen protector this weekend. If its glass, it will scratch, there is no way around it.
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I go through this cycle when I first get a device where I buy screen protectors and cases like a madman (eventually settling on one case and removing the SP), but I refuse to dump cash into screen protectors again. I won't put those garbage plastic protectors ones on my phone; they degrade the quality and experience severely. Plus, what if I have a warranty issue and have a glass protector installed. There goes $50 ($35 + replacement of $15) and that is assuming I don't mess up the install.
I'm attempting to go easy on this one, folks.
cfn87 said:
I go through this cycle when I first get a device where I buy screen protectors and cases like a madman (eventually settling on one case and removing the SP), but I refuse to dump cash into screen protectors again. I won't put those garbage plastic protectors ones on my phone; they degrade the quality and experience severely. Plus, what if I have a warranty issue and have a glass protector installed. There goes $50 ($35 + replacement of $15) and that is assuming I don't mess up the install.
I'm attempting to go easy on this one, folks.
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Micro scratches come even if you go easy. I had a GS2 that got scratched on day 2 from the studs on the sides of my jeans pocket! My BB playbook.....yup im a one of those suckers.....got scratched from a wipe with a microfiber cloth ( probably had sand on it). I like to just be able to wipe my phone on my shirt without caring whats on it and put throw it in my pocket. Im willing to sacrifice some screen smoothness/more glare for that. Ive always had good results with Spigen ultra crystal protectors and ghost armor. Very little image degradation.
sam2c said:
Micro scratches come even if you go easy. I had a GS2 that got scratched on day 2 from the studs on the sides of my jeans pocket! My BB playbook.....yup im a one of those suckers.....got scratched from a wipe with a microfiber cloth ( probably had sand on it). I like to just be able to wipe my phone on my shirt without caring whats on it and put throw it in my pocket. Im willing to sacrifice some screen smoothness/more glare for that. Ive always had good results with Spigen ultra crystal protectors and ghost armor. Very little image degradation.
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Ugh...the guilt trip...
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Ugh...the guilt trip...
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just looking out for ya
Maybe I'm one of the few and proud smartphone owners who never get scratches on the screen, better yet I have never even dropped a smartphone (4 years & running)... No case & SP for me, I don't need it (or want it). As for my friends & family... they need cases built like a tank.
My phones are always naked.. No case, no screen protectors and no problems..
Maybe I am just lucky..
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I haven't really had issues with scratches, but I make sure to always have a pocket dedicated to my phone. I'd like to get one of the glass screen protectors but don't want to pay $35 for it. If I could've gotten a half price one during Spigen's mistake/promo I would've ordered.
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raqball said:
My phones are always naked.. No case, no screen protectors and no problems..
Maybe I am just lucky..
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the thing is these scratches can only be seen in super bright light and in direct sunlight and only in certain angles...that's why they are called microscratches
every phone developes them after some use.....it's just a matter of if you notice them or not
raqball said:
My phones are always naked.. No case, no screen protectors and no problems..
Maybe I am just lucky..
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I agree. But I always buy a minimalistic case at first. Usually it's TPU. Something cheap but thin. Then I'll free it once in a while. The screen for this phone is $335. A $6 case was an easy decision
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I just read this thread & went straight 2 Amazon. Mine is on its way. Thanx
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I was in Best Buy today looking for a case and noticed the micro scratches on another S4 so I bought a screen protector. I almost bought the S View case but wasn't impressed with the amount of protection. I also thought they would have made the cover magnetic so that it wouldn't just blow open on the way to the ground. Ended up buying a bulkier case than I like. Last year I dropped my GS3 on the second day I owned it and chunked the corner of phone. I find that with new phones you tend to drop more because you are always holding it versus it being in your pocket after you are bored/used to it.
I'm pretty bad about noticing any type of scratch on my screen. I have insurance on my phone, with a case and screen protector (Zagg HD) at all times.
People abuse demo units like crazy. I witnessed a guy purposefully scratching at the screen with his keys when no employees were looking to see if it scratched easily
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