Just received an email from Xgear
" We currently have tempered glass in development for the Nexus 4, we estimate that it will be ready by December-January."
YES! can't wait! Loved the one I had on my gnex
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IIRC, Xgear got a lot of flak for the mildly-visible dot layout on their S3 glass protector. Also, I'm noticing while I type, the phone seems a lot less sensitive than my S3. Hopefully it doesn't screw it up for the people that actually want this!
I actually hated the one on my Galaxy Nexus. I think the curved display is what ruined the soft key sensitivity. Hopefully this one will be better because it's a flat phone.
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Awesome! I hate the feeling of other screen protectors.
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how does this stuff compare to SGP GLAS.t??
I've read that SGP's stuff is made in the same factory that produces the protectors for XGear now.
I bought three of the Galaxy Nexus protectors when they came out; had one on the VZW GNex that I sold, have one on the GSM GNex that I'm about to ship to a friend on Friday (sold it, bought another 8G Nexus 4 to be my spare), and I have a third left over that's going out with the phone too. Always had great results, LOVED them, didn't mind the "dots" at all and never had any adhesive/curve problems.
I hate using a wet-apply type (BSE for now) protector on my N4's front glass, but it's all I have until XGear or whoever they rebrand from actually releases a product.
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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That looks cool! I might have to get one
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The big question is: How well will it play with the curved sides of the screen of the Nexus 4?
^ This!
What do you guys mean by dots on the screen?
I don't think the dots are going to be on the screen. The dots were on the original Galaxy Nexus screen but they revised it
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Today, you can pre-order the screen for $25.50. Comes out to apx $31 after shipping for me.
khanh1289 said:
Today, you can pre-order the screen for $25.50. Comes out to apx $31 after shipping for me.
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Wtf I ordered mine yesterday.... time to cancel and reorder
Did you use a discount code?
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Yeh sorry forgot to mention use discount code HOLIDAY12 so save some dough!
Looks interesting.
Too bad they don't sell these in retail stores. I'm the only one of my friend's w/ a N4 so I won't be able to see it in person. Too expensive to try. Will wait for you guys to review... haha
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Too bad they don't sell these in retail stores. I'm the only one of my friend's w/ a N4 so I won't be able to see it in person. Too expensive to try. Will wait for you guys to review... haha
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I had the protector for my old Galaxy Nexus and it was amazing. Cannot wait to get this 1
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I wonder why they don't keep the entire panel clear...
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I wonder why they don't keep the entire panel clear...
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Because then you would see the adhesive along the edges
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This does seem pretty interesting and I might give it a shot. Hopefully it should fit fine with the bumpers on.
Related
This was on my facebook feed this morning. From http://facebook.com/xoskins The LG Google Nexus 4 is now available for pre order http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-protectors/lg-skin-protectors/lg-google-nexus-4-screen-protector You can also take 40% off any xo skin by using the code scareoff40 Expires November 1st 2012
Since that code expired, try this one sprintxo It was the popular one on my review last year, appears to still be good
I have reviewed their stuff and it's the best. The video shows it off pretty well
I don't use screen protectors, plus I don't think they are really needed with gorilla glass 2.
Thanks, I ordered one. Now this means I HAVE to buy a Nexus 4!!
Thanks for the heads up! Just ordered mine and, with shipping, it brought the total to $10.88, saving me over $5.
Thanks for the heads up!
rmkilc said:
Thanks, I ordered one. Now this means I HAVE to buy a Nexus 4!!
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Hah I use the same logic :good:
Awesome! So glad that I'll be applying an XO the very first day I get my Nexus, just what I was hoping for =)
Has anyone seen anything on a protector the glass on the back?
Wow good thing i found this thread.
Thankss i must get the N4 now.
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weak shipping to canada is like 25 bucks lol
Thanks.. just ordered mine
Webstarr said:
weak shipping to canada is like 25 bucks lol
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It was only 3 dollars to ship to me (in Canada)
I don't think we need a screen protector with Gorilla glass. On either side. And that is one of the big reasons I'm getting N4. Just need a bumper case.
Ordered mine, canadian order $3.00 shipping. Thanks.
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Ordered mine, canadian order $3.00 shipping. Thanks.
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where do you live im in montreal and its 24$???
d.brown said:
where do you live im in montreal and its 24$???
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Toronto
Seems like this might be a good idea to get to be extra sure and maybe provide a slight extra layer of protection to the glass panel on the back.
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where do you live im in montreal and its 24$???
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I also paid only $3 for shipping to Canada. It's the cheapest available option, but I don't think it was selected by default. I had to select the $3 option.
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Still waiting for Clarivue/Steinheil offerings, as I prefer dry-application protectors with a harder surface.
Wait, it looks to me as if the screen is curved the same way as the Optimus 2x... Doesn't this mean that screen protectors won't cover the entire screen?
Yea I'm gonna get a screen protector an hard case, anyone know when they will be out?
Has anyone tried one of these? They look good and not so expensive
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
they jacked up the price before I could preorder so I just got an S case from china from ebay.
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they jacked up the price before I could preorder so I just got an S case from china from ebay.
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That got me so mad! It doesn't even look like it's worth $13.00 -_-
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I ordered it from amazon and it should be here soon. I'll update with impressions and pics of it on the device when it shows up.
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That got me so mad! It doesn't even look like it's worth $13.00 -_-
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I agree, it looks kind of cheap looking for $13 price tag. I hope Google gets off its ass and start making these Bumpers available. They also need to start contacting companies to get some cases on the market. If they are going to keep running out of Bumpers and we have very limited options, they BETTER expect lots of cracked Nexus 4's coming back to their replacement warehouse. There is no reason for a company like this to have such a poor E-Commerce practice. It's absolutely ridiculous.
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I agree, it looks kind of cheap looking for $13 price tag. I hope Google gets off its ass and start making these Bumpers available. They also need to start contacting companies to get some cases on the market. If they are going to keep running out of Bumpers and we have very limited options, they BETTER expect lots of cracked Nexus 4's coming back to their replacement warehouse. There is no reason for a company like this to have such a poor E-Commerce practice. It's absolutely ridiculous.
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Now $9.99.
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cover-Google-Nexus-Smoked/dp/B009ZNBHBY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
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Now $9.99.
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cover-Google-Nexus-Smoked/dp/B009ZNBHBY/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
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+$3.98 shipping for me... booooooo
I haven't gotten the clear case I ordered yet from them, but I can vouch for their customer service.
I preordered the clear case and received a package from them late last week. It had an S case in it.
The clear cases have taken a little longer to manufacture, so they sent me a free S case to make sure my phone is protected until the clear case is in stock.
Note: I ordered the clear case, not the smoked clear. Looks like they took the clear option off of Amazon temporarily.
Yea I ordered it Friday I think its shipping today I'll post some pics when I get it ...didn't notice the back saying Kay's case till after Lol :/
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Has anyone tried one of these? They look good and not so expensive
http://www.amazon.com/KaysCase-Cove...8&qid=1353903169&sr=8-6&keywords=nexus+4+case
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I have their S- line type case on my nexus 4 right now, I know it isn't the same case, but very similar. TBO it looks like the same one that is selling on Ebay from China for less.
I considered buying one off Ebay, but glad I didn't because they sent me a black case when I ordered a clear one. I messaged them and they are sending me the clear one I ordered free of charge. I know it is rare to have an issue like I did, but it is nice to know they have good customer
service.
Here's a link to the one I ordered:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A72UR7M/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
what a crock.
i received my kay case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ZNBI2M/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00
and it was identical to iblason:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009Y0ZZD4/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00
I mean identical in every way. Even the insert they gave. Both are unbranded black cases.
Do not buy this case thinking it might be an alternative to the iblason.
IDENTICAL
I am looking for a clear shield just for the back. Can anyone suggest anything?
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i bought one of these in black. not bad. i dont really like the way the official bumper fits on the phone so this will do until a nicer tpu one comes out.
Got mine yesterday. I like it but it peels up the corners of my Xtremeguard protector. I'm gonna try a thinner protector with it.
Still waiting for my N4 but just spotted this one on Amazon as an alternative since it's impossible to order the official one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AG...ile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
obsanity said:
Still waiting for my N4 but just spotted this one on Amazon as an alternative since it's impossible to order the official one:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AG...ile?redirect=true&ref_=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Sir I'm not trying to be rude,but this has been posted countless times.
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Sir I'm not trying to be rude,but this has been posted countless times.
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I'm pretty sure, it will be posted a million times more, and when you mention it's already been posted they get all pissy and claim no this is different.... lol oh well! chime in mod.
I checked a few pages down before posting. Oh well..... Sorry.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-GOOGLE-NE...ries&hash=item3a7cbe5ef1&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1054
cant confirm if its for our phone but looks good!
edit: just contacted seller and he said it DOES fit the Nexus 4 perfectly! i might give this a shot guys..also available in black
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http://www.ebay.ca/itm/LG-GOOGLE-NE...ries&hash=item3a7cbe5ef1&_uhb=1#ht_500wt_1054
cant confirm if its for our phone but looks good!
edit: just contacted seller and he said it DOES fit the Nexus 4 perfectly! i might give this a shot guys..also available in black
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dont waste your time with those bumpers, i bought similar ones for gnex and they were garbage, the rubber will start pealing from the pastic after a few weeks or sooner if you take it off and on too much. I bought a black and white one, the white one had a hole in a random spot. they look and feel very cheap, i paid $7 for them and felt like i was ripped off.
Why is one corner open seems like a bad design
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yeah. a hole on one of the corners seems a bit weird
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15$ for that bumper is expensive. I prefer pay 10$ more (with shipping fees) and get the original one. On Amazon, the price is more reasonnable
The Google bumper is great, feels like it was always meant to be on the device, and doesn't add noticeable bulk. I'd recommend shelling out the extra bucks.
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The Google bumper is great, feels like it was always meant to be on the device, and doesn't add noticeable bulk. I'd recommend shelling out the extra bucks.
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not sure if I agree with the noticeable bulk part. The device doesn't feel thicker but it definitely feels wider and takes some getting used to. I love the bumper for the most part and it definitely has grown on me but then when I take it out and feel the device naked the difference is night and day.
at the amazon price, ordered one for everyone I know with a N4 lol. I already ordered one for myself but I'm sure they will enjoy them too.
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Hi everyone.
Almost every other post about screen protectors seems to be for the USA.
What actual options do we have here in the UK?
(most interested in full body)
Please do not merge this with the "master list" as that list is not relevant to us.
Sorry, what?
I've order mine from bestskinsever.com for two sets for under £11 including delivery
Anybody found any decent, reasonably priced ones?
Ordered the pack of 6 from Germany on ebay and they are god awful, guess you get what you pay for!
Would prefer dry application ones
all the one's on amazon either have no reviews or one star reviews so i also dont know what to get, £11 seems a lot aswell
i was hoping to get a pack of ten cos i mess loads up
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I've order mine from bestskinsever.com for two sets for under £11 including delivery
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I use the same. Best ones out there. If applied properly they last forever and don't get marked like normal ones. They don't get scratched.
I'll let you know when my XtremeGuard arrives from wherever they ship from ... $8.37 shipped to the UK for 2 for the N4 and 2 for the N7.
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I'll let you know when my XtremeGuard arrives from wherever they ship from ... $8.37 shipped to the UK for 2 for the N4 and 2 for the N7.
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Just got mine from xtremeguard shipped from USA. Arrived within 8 days (quicker than the phone did!). It seems very good, although no matter whether wet or dry I am crap at applying protectors.
If LG hadn't put stupid power and volume icons on factory cover I would have been tempted to leave that on for a while.
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Anybody found any decent, reasonably priced ones?
Ordered the pack of 6 from Germany on ebay and they are god awful, guess you get what you pay for!
Would prefer dry application ones
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I ordered them too! Once on, the feel of them us great, but they are just too damn thin, and I get an unbelievable amount of bubbles under them!
Burned through 3 already and had no luck in getting them perfectly on
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Just got mine from xtremeguard shipped from USA. Arrived within 8 days (quicker than the phone did!). It seems very good, although no matter whether wet or dry I am crap at applying protectors.
If LG hadn't put stupid power and volume icons on factory cover I would have been tempted to leave that on for a while.
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Good to know... I'm a whizz at applying them
I've done that... Left the screen protector on for now.
I bought the full body shield guard from Amazon for £6.99 (the wet apply one) and that's great! Lasts a lot longer than the cheaper alternatives
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I bought the full body shield guard from Amazon for £6.99 (the wet apply one) and that's great! Lasts a lot longer than the cheaper alternatives
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Where did you get them from, a link would be very helpful
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I ordered them too! Once on, the feel of them us great, but they are just too damn thin, and I get an unbelievable amount of bubbles under them!
Burned through 3 already and had no luck in getting them perfectly on
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Haha I didn't have high hopes when I saw they came attatched to a bit of paper, going to stick with the factory protector for now. Just want to get some standard dry apply protectors, don't really want to faff about
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Anybody found any decent, reasonably priced ones?
Ordered the pack of 6 from Germany on ebay and they are god awful, guess you get what you pay for!
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Hereisphilly said:
I ordered them too! Once on, the feel of them us great, but they are just too damn thin, and I get an unbelievable amount of bubbles under them!
Burned through 3 already and had no luck in getting them perfectly on
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Yup - I think I ordered the same ones here. Took one look at them and threw them out.
Interested in finding some good accessories while I'm still here in the UK, too.
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Where did you get them from, a link would be very helpful
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I think he's on about this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ABQMOI4/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
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Review of G Google Nexus 4 FULL BODY SHIELD Invisible Screen Protector Front + Back
I ordered the same.
Pros:
* It fits perfectly fine.
* Looks sturdy.
* Application was easy.
Cons:
* Not smooth for sure. rubbery feel is reducing the feel f the phone.
* Back glass doen't look as glorious as it could be.
* Considering the cost they could send a spray to make the application process easier.
I hope its helpful.
I've used Best Skins Ever in the past and they're good as far as wet application SPs go, reasonably priced and quick delivery from the US...
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
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I think he's on about this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ABQMOI4/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_gb?ie=UTF8
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Yep that's the one, thanks for the link
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Guys I wonder if you can help, I need a protector that covers the whole screen, the two ive tried are approximately 5mm to narrow (same as the factory fitted protector) I take it the reason being its because of the curved screen, the protector would lift, if cut to the edge.
Does anyone know of such a protector that allows for the edge curve and fits perfectly?
Thanks
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Guys I wonder if you can help, I need a protector that covers the whole screen, the two ive tried are approximately 5mm to narrow (same as the factory fitted protector) I take it the reason being its because of the curved screen, the protector would lift, if cut to the edge.
Does anyone know of such a protector that allows for the edge curve and fits perfectly?
Thanks
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I'm wondering about that too, so far the screen protectors I've seen don't cater towards the rounded edges of the screen. Instead the tend to leave a blunt cut just before the screen curves.
I personally don't like those either. I was looking at Martin Fields protector as I had one on my Galaxy Nexus and my Nexus 7 and both worked fine. I am worried about the protector lifting though
I found a minor scratch on my screen and its killing me
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I found a minor scratch on my screen and its killing me
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I would buy one. It's worth it.
Oh, no way... Sorry man. Do you know how you got the scratch? I always used to get a screen protector right away, but after one started peeling off my Galaxy S3, I just took it off and never looked back. It's been over 6 months without a protector and not one scratch. Although, I am careful about where I put it. Our Nexus 5's have Gorilla Glass just like my Galaxy S3 does, so hopefully it will be okay without one. I'm still debating if I should get one. I'm not sure what the best screen protector is for the N5. I still need to order a case for mine too. I just got it yesterday. I'm liking it...
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Yea the screen is scratch resistant not scratch proof
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If you're going to get one get a glass screen protector. Those plastic ones no matter how good people say they are don't compare at all to the amazing feeling of glass. Glass screen protectors provide scratch protection, protect screen from cracking, and still feel great. Those plastic ones do none of that well.
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yeah i didn't buy a screen protector untill a hairline scratch but if youreally wanted to you can just complain to google about some internal problem LOL and they will probbaly send you a new one and BAM YOUR SCRATCH IS GONE
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yeah i didn't buy a screen protector untill a hairline scratch but if youreally wanted to you can just complain to google about some internal problem LOL and they will probbaly send you a new one and BAM YOUR SCRATCH IS GONE
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Having Google send you a new phone under false pretenses because you have a scratch on your screen seems pretty ****ty to me.
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Absolutely NO !! on a screen protector...
The main reason is a selfish one....
When I go to sell my Nexus 5 on "Swappa" I don't need the extra competition for selling a "mint device" .
screen protectors are so cheap that i think the real question here is... is there any reason not to get one? I was going to buy one but luckily, the case i bought (spigen) came with one.
There is no value in this Thread...OP, buying a screen protector is on you, either you feel you need it or not.