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screen protectors

how many of you guys are using screen protectors? im using one, but it keeps getting dirty every 2 weeks. im beginning to think if its even necessary to have one for my device.

It depends on what you mean by dirty. In a way you have answered your own question. If you didn't have a screen protector, your screen is potentially left open to abrasive scratches. My understanding is that once a screen is scratched, tough. It's much easier to replace a protector than a damaged screen.
I didn't realise how delicate screen protectors were when I applied the one that came with the MDA. I've just replaced my original thin protector with a Hightec one from durasec £7.95 from Ebay. They also do thinner ones for less. Like everything in life, you get what you pay for.
Bottom line is the standard motto. Prevention is better than cure.

I am using a Covertec one, and it is fine since a while (more then 2 month).

Boxwave
I'm very happy with the Boxwave clear protector.

I wouldnt go without my brando screen protector ... been using them since my P900 had no problems with dirt or scratches ..

Brando
I use Brando as well. It's the best.

I use 3M, is't 3M the best?

I'm using the brando ultra clear but the application was fudged up; for some reason there was already dust on the screen protector despite it still being seal :shock:. I peeled it off, start applying when I realized that it was leaving marks on the screen.
Washed it then reapplied and in the process, I managed to drop my cutter on it , blade first, and there's a small scratch on one corner.
Definitely going to have to have another go. With respect to clarity and responsiveness, I find it to be unresponsive if the application was poor but otherwise, suits me fine and nobody could tell it was applied except due to the fact that there's a scratch on it. Anyone got any tips? I washed with cool water and no detergents. Should I use any detergents?

what kinda protectors u guys use, i mean thin or hard. I had a belkin thin screen protector on my jam and it worked perfectly for more than a year, then i sodl the device and got the O2 XDA mini s, now i am looking for some decent screen protector.
what do u guys recommend, hard or thin?

This is probably heresy, but I have had my phone for 6 months and have never used a protector and there isn't one scratch. I travel about 80% a year for work to boot. But it usually travels in my pocket as opposed to a bag or something.

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i was waiting to hear that...6 months in your pocket and no scratch? thats pretty good..because i keep mine in my pocket all the time..if i ever throw it in a bag..i use the case it came with.

I just got a Martin Shields and love it. Took a little getting used to having to press a little harder, but it's great and I can't even tell it's on there.

by the way, how do I uninstall the old screen protector?
It has many scratchs over it and even more dust particles under it...

I'm using the BoxWave ClearTouch screen protector. I love it. I can barely tell it's on. I highly recommend it. It was kind of a pain to get on properly, but what screen protector isn't.

do you use a screenprotector?

Do you use a screenprotector on your trinity? I do, one from Brando, but I don't like it and am thinking about removing it...
Is anyones screen already damaged?

Is it possible to put it perfectly at all ?! I mean I must be in a totaly sterile envoirement with gloves and special suit and God knows how and what skill I must have to put it right
My Trinity is one day old but I will surely remove it in a couple of days, can't look at it with this ugly bubbles beneath

The first thing I do when I get any new device is get a screen protector for it, and it goes on before I ever start using the device. I've gone through a lot of PDA's over time and one thing I can say is that you get better at putting on the protectors and you get used to the odd bubble or piece of dust underneath. It's far better than what happens to your screen without a screen protector over time.
The best way to put the protector on is to carefully peel just a bit of one edge and line it up at the top of the screen. Then use the included card to slide the rest down the screen, the paper backing will peel off as you do this and it helps to prevent bubbles and dust getting on the stick side of the film.

If you don't like bubbles, try a brand that is not adhesive. Most people don't like the type that slips under the case but I do. I've been using NuShield protectors for a couple of years on 4 different PDAs and they are great IMO. I don't use a case (store in pocket) and NuShields are very durable - easily lasting 6 mo.

I'm using a brando ultraclear for K-Jam in my p3600... it works perfect... I haven't any sort of bubbles because i put it the first day i got my new device.. so device under it was very clean and the result is PERFECT

shoey5 said:
...you get used to the odd bubble or piece of dust underneath. It's far better than what happens to your screen without a screen protector over time.
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Completely agree!

I'm using Covertec Screenprotector(for S100), and it works like hell!
The screenprotector is about 1-1,5 mm thick, so it's pretty thick compared to many other brands, but the advantage is that it's almost impossible to get airbubbles, and the screenprotector is 110% clear! So you won't even see it's there!
Comes in a pack with two protectors, one with UV-filter, and one which is ultra-clear...
Can highly recomend them... No need for a "anti-bubble-wiper-thingy"

1.5mm thick?!?!?! That's thicker than a "anti-bubble-wiper-thingy". I have wetsuites that thick. You talking about a case or a screen protector?
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No offense - just having fun. Some are actually quite thick in comparison.

Hehe! Well, ok; maybe it's a bit thinner... But it's about the thickness of a playing card, and just as stiff as one too...
And no, it's not a casing, or a wetsuit... Maybe a drysuit haha!

I use protector, but got 2 bubbles which I want to try to remove.
Can anyone tell me how to remove the protector without using anything thin and sharp?
Asbjørn

Tape. Take a 1-2 inch long piece of tape and press one end on a corner of the protector. Then pull

I can't get my screenprotector removed...not even with tape

Hate screen protectors. Don't use them. My nephew has a Jam which is years old and hasn't had a protector. NO screen scratches -- only a little dullness where the SIP keyboard is but that buffs out in seconds once a year using Displex. No scratches from keys even though it's subject to some abuse and the casing is scratched and dented. Thus I myself have no crap on my P3600's screen.

Im not a fan of cases or screen protectors, but I got 1 for my p3600. Its pretty good, I just wish it was about 2mm wider, since the left edge doesnt quite go till the very end of the screen which is annoying.

I got my screen protector from 'Javoedge.com' , it cost me about £8.50 but it is worth every penny.
It is cut to the exact size of the Trinity screen and fits really well. It is so thin that it slides beneath the White plastic case of my Trinity and the screen itself, so there are no edges of the screen protector to be seen.
I agree that you must take your time when installing it to try and get the edges straight, but when it's on it fits and looks great.
I opted for the super clear version and not the anti-glare version.
Great product!

Invisible shield from ShieldZone.com
I'm using an "Invisible Shield" from ShieldZone.com for my P3600. At the time I got mine, it didn't exist any pre-cut version for the P3600, so I ended up with a pre-cut TyTN shield, since they have the same screen size.
The first 2-3 days the result wasn't that good as I had some bubbles under the shield, but they disappeared after some days.
Watch the demo videos on ShieldZone.com, and I guess you will be as impressed as I'm with this shield.
-Bjørn

Hi people.
I am soon gonna be a happy owner of a Trinity and i will definately buy a screen protector for my device. Can you please give me your opinion on different brands you have tried?What brand would you recommend buying?
Thanks

I have a Brando one that they now market as a P3600 version.
It sticks to the screen with static so no glue or residue if you remove it. Also this means it is washable too. The static provides more than enough force to keep it on the screen. In fact it is stuck fast. Only by pulling a piece of tape stuck to it by both ends will remove it.
My only problem is more with screenprotectors in general. Since they add extra thickness to the screen they do affect the sensitivity of the touchscreen. So for a while you will write with the stylus and you wont be using enough force. You get used to it, but it would still be nicer to find a thinner membrane.

Mine is a Clear Touch Crystal from Boxwave. I've used Boxwave's products for years and found them to have very high durability and quality. The screen looks like it has nothing on it at all when the device is on. I find that it actually seems to improve touchscreen accuracy and feel.
The only problem I have had with screen protectors in general is that if they are cut too close to the borders of the screen, that is, if they fit too well, they seem to interfere with the screen's ability to detect taps. I think it is interfering with the digitizer. Every time I have installed a protector PERFECTLY leaving no gaps on any side, the screen stops responding until I remove the protector and reinstall it with the edges trimmed in about 1 mm on all sides. I don't think that you need to have all edges trimmed, but I do it for uniformity's sake.
Hope this helps someone who gets a protector and then thinks they broke their device by installing it like I did my first time.......ahhh to be young again.....

@olsenbjo
Does the Invisible Sheild cover the entire device, or just the screen?
Thanks!

How to remove scratches from your Trinity screen

(Not sure if there has been a post about this, apologies if there has.)
Just wanted to let everyone know that I had a fairly big scratched area, right where I write the letters for the Letter Recogniser SIP which was very annoying as it prevented the stylus from gliding smoothly. I heard that I should use Brasso (~£1.30 from your local supermarket) on the screen and it has been VERY successful. It's completely removed the scratch.
Just apply a small amount with a cotton-bud and work into the screen in circlular motion (press harder for deeper scratches). Keep doing this for about 10-15 times or until the scratch disappears.
Hope this helps anyone with screen scratches or anyone wondering about using Brasso but too scared to try.

Careful
I wouldn't recommend it as too much brasso will affect the screen, It's not just an abbrasive but solvent too so you will melt the plastic screen. Over-use will make the screen look warped.
I tried this on my M500 ages ago; now if HTC have improved on the screen then hey.. go ahead but don't say I didn't warn you.

Screen protectors are a much better option. If the screen is already marked a protector would give you a smooth finish again. If thats to expensive an option clear contact sheet will also offer the same results and a roll of that will give you screen covers for the rest of your natural life.

it would not "melt" the screen - how misguided. it is a mild solvent and abrasive and so is unlikely to cause much harm to the screen unless used constantly. screen protectors look awful on a screen - especially when the device is off.

http://www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk/2007100487/my-laptop-screen-is-scratched.html

Off topic a bit. I bought an expensive screen protector from Brando.. it works very well.. but.. for some reason it (the screen protector) got scratched. any easy way to solve it? Brasso is ok? I thought if there can be any method of using .. say car wax to fill in the grooves of the scratch.
I think it got scratched when stuff like sand got attached to my face and when I list to the phone, it stick onto the scren pctr.. and when I write on it.. it got scratched.

Just be happy you had the screen protector on!

I tried to take out the scratches from the plastic cover on my Casio watch with (Crest) toothpaste and it worked FANTASTIC!!!
Thanks a lot to the Guy who suggested this solution for PDA screens.

Damage to screen with brasso
rich1986 said:
it would not "melt" the screen - how misguided. it is a mild solvent and abrasive and so is unlikely to cause much harm to the screen unless used constantly. screen protectors look awful on a screen - especially when the device is off.
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OK it doesn't melt the screen off but it gives it a warped look if you reflect light off it.

No tricks can help
Do not fool yourself. Brasso, toothpaste, Displex all leave marks on the screen. Check it with the device off in sunlight or a strong light source.
Brando protector is expensive.
Cheap and perfect is a new digitizer (USD 8).
I just ordered two more. And whenever I get a scratch and I have time I replace it.

hmmm... Brando's protector is selling for 9-10 dollars - you can easily find cheaper alternatives.
I guess the time and hassles (and of course the warranty alone) of replacing the actual digitizer don't really worth the few bucks saved.

Scratchless HD2 screen

Saw in the Youtube the other day, the guy tried to scratch the screen using a small knife, not even a trace. Decided to remove mine and I'm been without it for 2 months now.. NOT A SINGLE SCRATCH! Now I know why HD2 costs so much! (to me at least)
Try it guys.. the screen without the screen protector looks much cooler, and no.. this is not a scamm... (you can always check your camera screen, I bet it's scrathless aint it?)

Agree, don't have ANY scratch after 4 months of heavy use without any screenprotector. Never had something that good before.

yea, sure its scratchless, i never understood why ppl are using ugly screenprotectors.. just to waste money?^.^
i use my hd2 7 months now and i got only onnnneeeee little scratch that nobody can see ^^

I’ve had mine 7 months and yes no scratches on my screen for me! But DON'T try to see if the camera glass/plastic can be scratched because it can!!!
I accidently caught by metal back cover on the camera bit when resetting the phone and have a nasty scratch on that rear glass! luckily it wasn’t in front of the lens so it doesn’t spoil the camera!

i have mine for 6 monthes with out scratches nither the casing nor the screen ,the best build quality phone i have ever seen msa

yeah been using mine since december of last year and not a single scratch on mine. Got another one, for work use, a few months back and it is also still just perfect.
But i have found out that the egde around the camera can really scratch another phone up, so dont have two phones in your pocket hehe

There are people that have reported scratches - me being one of them. The scratched area on mine is only visible after running your finger over it, and it disappears when you wipe it. So I wiped it clean and applied a screen protector. Now I never see it, and you can't see the screen protector either as I spent proper money on one and got the best screen protector I've ever had. (HD2 deserves the best )

dkwolf said:
yeah been using mine since december of last year and not a single scratch on mine. Got another one, for work use, a few months back and it is also still just perfect.
But i have found out that the egde around the camera can really scratch another phone up, so dont have two phones in your pocket hehe
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after only a week my desk is show camera housing damage but i bet the screen won't stand up to having a pc dragged across it. that happened to my touch diamond while i was at work and it made it a pain to use the stylus with

have a half cm sratch on the top left of the screen after a couple of weeks use
was pissed off as watched that youtube vid.
now have screen protector and several months later am happy as larry.
not as much of a fingerprint magnet with the screen protector.
GG

Anything that is HARDER than the HD2's tempered glass in its screen will scratch it, period. It is not scratch-proof.
The Moh's scale lists glass as 5.5. Anything higher on the scale will scratch the screen. Incidentally, a knife blade also has a hardness of 5.5. Since they are the same, it should come as no surprise to anyone that the knife had no effect on the glass.
If you use a steel file or quartz or topaz it will scratch the screen within seconds. A diamond ring would scratch it horrendously.

Agree, HD 2 looks coolest w/o Screen Protector but when it comes to WORK with it in bright sunlight You BADLY need an antireflective Screenprotector. So I have it always with screenprotector (Folix). Looks cool though with THIS one.
The rest ist simple physics: everything harder than the tempered glass on Mohs' scale will scratch, everything less harder not. Thus keep the HD2 away from diamond rings

I want my next device to have a diamond screen
No really, I was tempted to use the device without a screenprotector, yet I couldn't stand the chances, and bought some. On the other side, I cannot stand to spend up to 10USD on a foil of transparent plastic, so I went (as I always did in the past with my previous devices) with the cheapo packs, and the do work, even if it's a royal pain to apply them without bubbles, the thinnest they are and the harder it is.

Its hard to scratch, but not impossible...
My screens got 2 scratches on now.-

Be concerned about the sand, then. Depending on its kind, it can have 6-7 in the Mohs hardness scale...

you are all wrong about the screen...if you sit home with your phone in hand of course won't scratch.but how about working in construction like me!? i'm sure phone display will die in 2 weeks and for sure screen protectors are very use full. what you guys think?

Best solution would be a sapphire screen but I guess the HD2 would cost 200€ more then.

johncmolyneux said:
There are people that have reported scratches - me being one of them. The scratched area on mine is only visible after running your finger over it, and it disappears when you wipe it. So I wiped it clean and applied a screen protector. Now I never see it, and you can't see the screen protector either as I spent proper money on one and got the best screen protector I've ever had. (HD2 deserves the best )
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What screen protector do you have?

i got a scratch...no such thing as a scratchless sceen...only had mine for about 2 months wtf

You'd be surprised how many everyday things will scratch the screen. People think glass is so hardy and resilient but the only reason our every-day windows aren't scratched up is because we actually don't use them as surfaces and their stationary use isn't really susceptible to damage.
I know I have a couple of things in my house that could scratch my HD2 screen, and I can also imagine those couple of things coming within reach of the screen.

It can get scratches, definitely. My friend got a scratch only with his credit card. Why dont u guys buy a crystal clear screen protector, so it doesnt affect the display of our super phone? I paid £10 for Martin Fields one and Im very impressed of how clear it is

Does the stylus scratch the screen?

Does the stylus scratch the screen?
Do you guys think that a screen protector is necessary or advisable?
And if it is advisable, will it affect the stylus and finger performance?

interesting question, as the current word on the street is the Note doesn't have Gorilla Glass...
i doubt it would though- but that's only my assumptions..

as its Anti-scratch resistant screen .i don't think the s-pen will scratch the screen but it more like in long term it possible when you put in your pocket with coins or keys , that would scratch the screen it i think.
my old phone was anti scratch screen too but still got few scratch on it from the house keys and coin in my pocket
ps btw i am using the note without screen protector.

I've always gone naked on my phones; no screen protector and no case. I can't stand the extra bulk/film. Even back in the days of windows mobile 5 and 6 with HTC phones that had PLASTIC screens that actually deformed under the stylus pressure, I didn't have scratching issues. I've always kept my phone in my left pocket (upside down with screen facing leg for quick and easy retrieval in the proper position) with NOTHING else in the pocket.
I've never understood the screen protector thing. For the most part manufacturers make the screens much harder and more abrasion resistant than any plastic film you'll find in a screen protector. I saw a guy yesterday using some Verizon droid with a screen protector that was scratched and foggy, and all I could think is "WTF, he wants to protect his screen so it doesn't get scratched up, decreasing visibility and looking ugly, yet that's exactly the experience he's receiving!" Lame. Sometimes people need to think about the big picture. If you're going to sell your phone in a couple months and are paranoid, that's one thing, but otherwise I think they're a total waste.

I still have the factory protective plastic sheet over my screen and my stylus works fine. I'm waiting for my screen protector to come in the mail before I remove the factory plastic.
I have always used cases and screen protectors on my phones. When it came time to sell my old phones, they are still in immaculate condition, like the first day I bought them. I am always able to get the maximum resale value out of my phones.
I think screen protectors is a good investment if you want to maximize the resale value of your phone

I have a screen protector on my note and it doesn't effect the performance of the stylus. It also doesn't leave any scratches on the screen protector so I am guessing it shouldn't leave any on the screen as well.
Overall performance , it's great and loving every minute of my new toy.

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I've never understood the screen protector thing. For the most part manufacturers make the screens much harder and more abrasion resistant than any plastic film you'll find in a screen protector. I saw a guy yesterday using some Verizon droid with a screen protector that was scratched and foggy, and all I could think is "WTF, he wants to protect his screen so it doesn't get scratched up, decreasing visibility and looking ugly, yet that's exactly the experience he's receiving!" Lame. Sometimes people need to think about the big picture. If you're going to sell your phone in a couple months and are paranoid, that's one thing, but otherwise I think they're a total waste.
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If you put it on right, you can't even tell it's there. You wouldn't be able to tell that I had a screen protector on my captivate unless you looked at the edges, no fog, no bubbles, no dust.
The thing about screen protectors is... if you DO get a big scratch, you are scratching an inexpensive easily replaceable component as opposed to the expensive and very difficult to replace pane of glass fused to the LCD and housing.

Even though Screen Protectors can prevent the screen being scratched, it does also make the screen look less vibrant.

all my previous phones i had screen protector on but i decide that i go without on the note this time ^_^
ps. i just put 32gb card in and loaded ton of movies on it. oop sorry out of topic, lol

I was going to ask whether the seemingly strong screen would hurt the thin plastic S-Pen.

I never used a screen protector on previous phones, but I just ordered one for the Note. After only a couple of days use, I have several noticeable scratches on the screen - I would say that it scratches easily (these scratches are not from the stylus, haven't even used that yet).

I would think that the pen would suffer in sensitivity with a screen protector.
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There is a stylus made of a rubber tip, its called GRIFFIN , you can get it from ebay
Hope this helped ya ;-)
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I ordered one of these from amazon yesterday:
Vikuiti screen protectors CV8 (quantity: 2) for Samsung Galaxy Note - PREMIUM QUALITY (ultra-clear, scratch-resistant, high adhesiveness)
Vikuiti is the strongest and best true clear screen protectors around from what I have read - I will report here when I receive my shipment.

took my note yesterday play a fruit ninja with stylus... whole screen protector get scratch..

To those who have installed a screen protector, have you guys noticed any performance loss with the stylus?

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I was going to ask whether the seemingly strong screen would hurt the thin plastic S-Pen.
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cred0021 said:
I never used a screen protector on previous phones, but I just ordered one for the Note. After only a couple of days use, I have several noticeable scratches on the screen - I would say that it scratches easily (these scratches are not from the stylus, haven't even used that yet).
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I've had scratches on mine too, but I wiped them off with a tissue.

Xaddict said:
I've had scratches on mine too, but I wiped them off with a tissue.
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Paper's never a good thing to use for wiping clear stuff (phone screens, glasses, etc.) Wood pulp, which they use to make the paper, contains tiny bits of silica which will scratch those types of items. The scratches may be very small, but will build up over time. Fabric is always a better choice; the inside of my t-shirt is what I use most of the times on my sunglasses and phone screen.

MR.zero said:
There is a stylus made of a rubber tip, its called GRIFFIN , you can get it from ebay
Hope this helped ya ;-)
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U sure it work with note?
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Evo 4G63 said:
I still have the factory protective plastic sheet over my screen and my stylus works fine. I'm waiting for my screen protector to come in the mail before I remove the factory plastic.
I have always used cases and screen protectors on my phones. When it came time to sell my old phones, they are still in immaculate condition, like the first day I bought them. I am always able to get the maximum resale value out of my phones.
I think screen protectors is a good investment if you want to maximize the resale value of your phone
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I manufacture cases for phones.
But before then and now I don't use cases, and beat the living daylights out of my phones.
This makes me financially stupid, and you smart (no sarcasm, truly).
However, I'm perhaps living a more chilled life.