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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
Hey all,
Today i removed my InvisibleShield after i got a replacment of it in mail.
When i removed it and touched the screen, it was amazing !
No finger prints with crazy smooth feeling !!!
What do you think about the gorila screen? someone here is working the the phone without a screen protector?
Thanks
Hard to say. In theory is should be fine but here are some links that may help you decide;
http://www.talkandroid.com/12256-galaxy-s-screen-test-shows-off-gorilla-glass-durability-video/
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s/118888-galaxy-s-has-built-gorilla-screen-protector.html
http://androidcommunity.com/samsungs-galaxy-s-gorilla-glass-getting-abused-20100828/
Get a screen protector.
As soon as I got my i9000 I bought a soft case for it. The case had a small ceramic ball as a fastening, and after 1 week of use this ball created a nice big scratch down the middle of the screen.
I've got a Martin Fields screen protector now, it doesn't feel as good on your fingers but at least it's protected, and it's covered up the scratch.
I do not use a protector. The surface is hard glass, and I'm careful to put it in a pocket that contains no other items.
Protectors make more sense for plastic screens.
It is a personal preference; I suppose the chrome plastic edge will be worn before the glass gets scratched.
When I got my iphone I put a screen protector on it right away. After a while it needed to be replaced so I took it off, only to never get around to putting it back on. Needless to say it went without for months and not s single scratch.
I have had my Galaxy for four months now without a screen protector and so far so good. It still looks perfect. I am however vigilant at keeping it away from change or keys while in my pocket.
I have used two different Galaxy S's with protectors (don't know which brand though) and both really took away from the quality of the screen.
Bought a screen protector the other day and it felt sticky i should say prefer without but if you have a 4" super amoled screen you might wanna protect it
I prefer using protector. It's no harm for me and gives extra protection.
At first it was sticky, but not so sticky anymore, or I just got used to it.
I'm using InvisibleShield.
Tried both cause a couple of my first screen protectors were getting air pockets. Ordered a new one, but during the mean time I used it without a protector.
I personally find either works. As long as you have a decent case to prevent the screen from cracking if it falls on the side it should definitely be fine.
If you handle your SGS carefully there`s no need for a protector. But try to seperate it from scratchy things... in your pocket...
I would get one !
I learned the hard way and now have a good scratch on my screen.
Definitely should put one
it helps protect the screen, even though the screen was supposed to be indestructible as they advertise, it is not
many people have used it normally, although it might not break, you can still get annoying scratches if you keep them in the same pocket where you stick your house/car keys in
Have been using it without a protector for about six months now it has no scratches. Some times I forget and put it in the same pocket as my keys but even then I have had no scratches on it.
Im getting one.
Its scratch proof, not scratch resistant.
okorn_ said:
Im getting one.
Its scratch proof, not scratch resistant.
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Correction, it's scratch resistant.
After a while you will see micro scratches on the screen when held up to the light. Use a screen protector.
efi2222 said:
Hey all,
Today i removed my InvisibleShield after i got a replacment of it in mail.
When i removed it and touched the screen, it was amazing !
No finger prints with crazy smooth feeling !!!
What do you think about the gorila screen? someone here is working the the phone without a screen protector?
Thanks
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Same here after I removed it no more fingerprints.
I'm very happy without screen portector.
I would preffer a little scratch instead of dirty fingers all the time an due to that bad vision.
My Brando ultraclear was scratched within one week and I asked for replacement.
The replacement is still waiting, it think I never wil use it.
i used screenprotectors years ago when I got the freshly released OmniaHD GT-i8910. I removed it later and didn't miss it until today I have never got any scratches in my smartphones.
I have had a screen protector on my Galaxy since day 1 and would recommend them to anyone. I doubt very much that they are actually scratch resistant and if left unprotected then I'm sure they will eventually scratch. The Titanic was unsinkable and look what happened to that!
im in charge of about 70 mobile phones. at first I suggested people get them, but after a while in became very clear that they are more of a fad of sorts. sure the reduce wear and tear, but not enough to be worth the cost or hassel. Only twice now have saved a phone... both palm pres... go fig
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I have a gadgetshieldz protector on front and back. Not as sticky as the invisible shield and very clear. I used a glare reducing one on my O2 - waste of a pretty screen
I put one on but after awhile dust and stuff just built up where the screen protector wasn't covering (sensors and camera usually) and it just got annoying, I've dropped this thing flat on it's screen and it's not scratched so I figured I didn't need one.
Pls who can tell me if this case really scratches screen or not?
Thx in advance.
I have the stock S-View cover on my Note 4, got it when I got the phone and I've had it on the whole time, I haven't had any problems at all with it messing with the screen. Granted, I do have a screen protector on (Zagg HDX), but I'd think that it would be even more likely to show any damage on a plastic protector than on the Gorilla Glass so I'm pretty confident that you shouldn't have any issues with it. If anything, I'd say it helps to protect the screen by keeping it covered when it's in my pocket! I also used the S-View cover the entire time I had my Galaxy S4, never had any trouble with that one either. I know some people really don't like S-View, but personally I don't think I'd own a Galaxy phone without it! One of the things I love the most is that I can make a phone call and have the cover closed while I talk, keeps my screen from getting a big cheek print on it!
Owned a smart phone ever since I could remember. I never had any major issues with scratches on the screen since I try to be as careful as I can.
Recently I had a M8 before my Note 4. I decided to get the HTC Flip Case with a unscratched/mint Screen. I figure it would protect it, but after a few weeks of using it, I saw scratches on the screen that you can feel your finger nail.
After that, I decided to never use a flip case again.
Samsung is not HTC. As I haven't owned an HTC since the original Droid Incredible I really can't speak to the quality of their flip cases, but as I said I've used an S-View case for the entire time I've owned both of my Samsung phones. My Father uses an S-View case, my Mother uses one, and at least a few of my friends use them, and I've never once heard from any of them a single report of the screen getting scratched from using it. On top of that, for a significant amount of time I used the S-View case on my S4 with no screen protector. Honestly, if you just don't like the S-View cover then don't use it, but don't make the choice based on worrying about the screen getting scratched as you've got a much better chance of that happening without one than with!
It is not the case that would scratch the screen, plastic/cloth cannot physically harm the gorilla glass. It is physically not possible. The dust and debris that may get in between the screen and the case however can which means unless you put a screen protector on the phone there is absolutely nothing you can do to 100% guarantee that your screen will not get scratched.
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Pls who can tell me if this case really scratches screen or not?
Thx in advance.
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It does because the case can collect particles which can scratch the screen. There was a similar thread in the Note 3 forums last year where people got scratches on their Note 3. It's simply friction. Either live with it or use a screen protector.
either get a screen protector or dont.
sview is NOT a screen protector. If anything you are better without if to protect your screen because if you happen to be playing with your phone, any dirt get on the screen, you will close the sview over it = scratch from frictions
I bought the S-view case day one when I got my Note 4. The phone was fine and had no scratches on it for about 3 weeks.
However just this weekend I found a small scratch about a 3 to 4 millimeters long that can be felt with your fingernail. There are also scratches on the black parts of the front (bezel) that are also about 3 millimeters but they are not as deeps.
Needless to say I went an bought the first screen protector I could find. Still trying to find a good quality tempered glass one like I had on my S4.
I really want to get the s view case but pretty hesitant on this screen scratching problem (or oleophobic coating wearing off).
Since its been quite some time since the phone's release, I was wondering if anyone has any further experience. Does the screen actually get damaged from the cover after a couple months of use?
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I really want to get the s view case but pretty hesitant on this screen scratching problem (or oleophobic coating wearing off).
Since its been quite some time since the phone's release, I was wondering if anyone has any further experience. Does the screen actually get damaged from the cover after a couple months of use?
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Reporting in, been using the official S-View case since day 1, still no scratches, scuffs, or marks whatsoever. Of course I do also have a Zagg HDX screen protector on it, but honestly the Zagg should scratch much easier than the gorilla glass so I'd say pretty confidently that this is not an issue to worry about. Pull the trigger!
Thanks. Got the S-View case today.
Call me paranoid, but I seem to be getting a horizontal smudge line across the screen after extended periods of leaving it closed (right where the bottom of the window is located).
It rubs off easily, but hoping it doesn't leave a permanent mark on the screen like some have mentioned...
my GF has the sview case on her note 4, been on there for a couple months now. she shoves her phone in her pocket, purse, whatever, its held up fine so far.
the only 2 complaints I have (not even her complaint and she uses it) is: 1. that the camera takes square photos when using the sview case to take a picture. easily remedied by using the camera app instead and 2. the window seems to pick up oils from the screen easier than the rest of the case. I frequently notice a square of smudges on her display that coincides exactly where the window is when closed.
other than that, the case is fantastic for her, she loves it. I personally don't use a case
At first I panicked, because it looked like the screen itself cracked. No falls, nothing weird at all. In fact the last thing I remember was putting it on my desk and when I picked it up, there was a nice half-moon crack in the lower hand corner.
A month ago, there was a tiny crack, more of a dot, at the very bottom, maybe 1mm x 0.5mm in size and somehow it grew as the new crack connects it with the other side of the screen.
It's exactly how a windshield cracks when a tiny rock hits it. You can be OK for a while, even for a year then suddenly your entire windshield has a crack across it.
Moral of the story: Glass screen protectors spontaneously crack, more or less without any falls at all. I am now debating what to replace it with. I am not sure what glass screen protector I had. I got the device used with about 6 months on it and it came with the screen protector.
What's the best glass screen protector for LG V10? Under 35 bucks hopefully.
Ive not had this phone for even a month and have never dropped it or put it together with any hard materials like keys. I just noticed a huge scratch about an inch and a half long on the front screen.
This is extremely unnerving especially being advertised as an improved scratch resistance compared to previous model.
How can gorilla glass 5 possibly scratch never having been in contact with any hard surfaces??
It's honestly to the point where it just seems ridiculous. I've had my s7 over a year and not a single scratch and I've dropped it multiple times.
I have same experience. Im taking care of my phone a lot. I dont even put it on the table if i dont out a piece of paper under it. In pocket phone is alone. Most of the time phone is in the case and even after this care the phone have several scratches. So, yeah, the phone isnt so scratch resistant. I hope i can find some proper flagship from metal next year, because as most i love this phone, this is unnerving.
A little help is a dbrand skin. You will get a new look, no scratches, and you can hide front panel behind the glass protector.
My screen has a scratch even though I've never put my phones screen down. Back is protected by cover. The only place screen is in contact with anything is in my pocket. My previous phone had Gorilla glass 3 and scratched only after a year.
Bought the S8 today along with the Samsung Led View Cover, hope that will keep my device from scratching :fingers-crossed:
Yes the scratch resistance of the S8 is not as good as in previous models. Gorilla glass 5 seems to be a downgrade (from version 4) or Samsung hasn't really put gorilla glass on S8.
The glass of my S6 had much more resistance to scratches.
I have only the Samsung Cover Silicone , Curved screen protector dont feet and killed the touch so i take it off
Yup. The back is also supposed to be GG5. I've had a screen protector on the phone since day one. However I went ONE day without a case or skin on it, and sat it down on the table at a restaurant. Result; several micro scratches on the back. There was nothing on the table that was harder than glass, so it should not have scratched.
SO glad I put a TGSP on the front (with LOCA glue). Probably going to get a skin for the back. I had a clear on on it, but the midnight Black shows every speck of dust or bubble under the skin. My wife's Orchid Grey doesn't show dust or anything, and her clear skin is nearly invisible.
I would be interested in starting a class action lawsuit against corning. They seem to be the only ones who don't hold any accountability to produce quality parts or to accurately represent their product improvements.
they'll just deny it until the bitter end like their Note 7 debacle
I noticed some scuffing on the black frame from small debris getting trapped between the frame/body of the phone and the case causing scuffs/scratches when you move around with the phone in your pocket.
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Quickvic30 said:
I noticed some scuffing on the black frame from small debris getting trapped between the frame/body of the phone and the case causing scuffs/scratches when you move around with the phone in your pocket.
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That's why I put a skin on mine that covers the back and sides.
People just must not look after the phone to well ive had my s8 for 6 months no scratches nothing and its in my pocket with keys and everything also dropped it 2 meters and not a scratch dent or chip. The front is gorilla glass and the rest is lumia glass as the manual states. Dont know how anyone could scratch the s8 without immense pressure being applied.
had mine 3 months no screen protector but in a case, no marks on screen yet.
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People just must not look after the phone to well ive had my s8 for 6 months no scratches nothing and its in my pocket with keys and everything also dropped it 2 meters and not a scratch dent or chip. The front is gorilla glass and the rest is lumia glass as the manual states. Dont know how anyone could scratch the s8 without immense pressure being applied.
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I am super careful with my phones and keep my phone in a case and carry it around in a microfiber case as I did my S7 and s6 Edge and this is the first phone that I have ever scratched and could not figure out how it scratched. I have 2 friends with S8s. And both scratched uber easy. The screen should be way more scratch resistant for the price. Maybe just some of the screens are defective, but for the cost the screens should be way more durable.
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I am super careful with my phones and keep my phone in a case and carry it around in a microfiber case as I did my S7 and s6 Edge and this is the first phone that I have ever scratched and could not figure out how it scratched. I have 2 friends with S8s. And both scratched uber easy. The screen should be way more scratch resistant for the price. Maybe just some of the screens are defective, but for the cost the screens should be way more durable.
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The screen can get scratched (kind of worn out) if you keep the phone in your jean pocket face down (facing thighs). The stitching seams are enough to scratch it. So I have learnt to keep mine facing outwards.
Honestly, this is the saddest part of the phone. Ever since I got my S8 I have been taking damn good care of it and used a case since day one and at least 4 times per week I wipe it with a microfibre cloth, immediately wipe away fingerprints and still after all this, mini scratches all over the front glass. Even my iPhone 6 which I used for 3 years had better scratch resistance.
I'm in the same situation. I got mine at the end of august and have a scratch an inch long from the top to the bottom.