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So I just purchased a second hand HD2 and WOW, this thing has it going on!. It doens't look like it has a screen protector on it but I'm not sure. When the LCD is off you can see a criss cross pattern on the screen. Is this some sort of protector?
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So I just purchased a second hand HD2 and WOW, this thing has it going on!. It doens't look like it has a screen protector on it but I'm not sure. When the LCD is off you can see a criss cross pattern on the screen. Is this some sort of protector?
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No, that's the capacitive touch screen sensors. All capacitive screens have that.
So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
maxpower097 said:
So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
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you might be able to get away with not using one...the glass screen on the HD2 is treated to be much harder and more scratch resistant than regular glass. I've been using mine "naked" since I got it a couple of months ago, and don't have a single scratch even though it usually just gets stashed in my jeans pocket.
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So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
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I agree with SirPhunkee but it couldn't hurt to have one on there. I saw a video on youtube of some guy going to town on the screen with a box cutter and knife and not a single scratch was on it. I got a screen protector, car charger, wall charger and case on amazon really cheap and it works great. All in all it is up to you! Good Luck
The screen is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
I did and currently have my phone "naked" but like a dumb ass, i had in my pants pocket along with my kershaw knife. The small steel rounded allen head screw put 2 nice little scratches along the center bottom half of my screen.
Its an expensive, amazing device but sh!t happens
I love freaking people out by taking my keys to my screen. I've been using mine "naked" as well because I think screen protecters take away from the clarity.
My main gripe with screen protectors is it doesn't feel as accurate to the touch. I may go commando, maybe not. I bought one of those invisible sheilds from best buy tonight and so far I'm impressed. Much more then those ebay kits and feels like a real silicon layer. Hopeing touch sense will still be good too. Usually though if I pay under $150 for a phone I don't use a protector. More and if the phones mint I do.
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So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
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if you got the phone through t mobile. it comes with a silicone case. back cover check. now you can buy a screen protector at walmart for 5 dollars. the same brand radioshack sells it for $11! rip off. i say you go with a screen protector. the hd2 lcd is a fingerprint magnet!
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if you got the phone through t mobile. it comes with a silicone case. back cover check. now you can buy a screen protector at walmart for 5 dollars. the same brand radioshack sells it for $11! rip off. i say you go with a screen protector. the hd2 lcd is a fingerprint magnet!
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The silicone is downright filthy. It attracts dust and clogs up the ear-piece grill like there is no tomorrow.
The $20 one I got from BB is like a sticky guey and wierd. You lube it up and work it on, then after 12 hours the micro bubbles are supposed to be gone. So far I'm 3 hours in and its looking pretty good. Its way thinner then the wallmart cut your own's. Which I have on me and realized how easy it would be to make one with the custom cuts.
nikoskavliaris said:
if you got the phone through t mobile. it comes with a silicone case. back cover check. now you can buy a screen protector at walmart for 5 dollars. the same brand radioshack sells it for $11! rip off. i say you go with a screen protector. the hd2 lcd is a fingerprint magnet!
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If you dont mind spending $20 you can get the Zaag Invisible Shield from Best Buy for $20. They do have one custom cut for the T-Mobile HD2, I saw it in person last weekend at one of the Best Buys here in Tampa. I did not look closely enough at the box to see if it was just the screen protector or the full body protection kit.
I bought the full body kit off Zaag's site shortly after I bought the HD2, I think I spent $25 for it. In the end I ended up just using the screen protector and put the OEM silicone case back on it. The HD2 teetering on its camera lens bothered me, and I really wasn't crazy with how the body covering part of the Zaag kit looked, picked up lint along the edges of the sheets too. I also like the extra grip the silicone skin provdes. I can leave it lying on my car seat and not worry about it launching to the floor if i have to slam on the breaks. Seems you end up doing a lot of that here in Florida, between the crazy old people and the people who are just plain nuts or distracted
The Zaag protector did seem to slightly desensitize the screen a bit, but i actually like that. i found it to be way too sensitive after coming from a resistive screen device.
Yah I got the zag one. Looks great but I got a defective one. Has a lazer cut about half inch on the back of the screen. Looks great but I'm gonna return it for a perfect one. I figure if I'm spending $22 on a piece of PET it better be perfect. I like that you can buy replacements for $14 though and they will replace it for free if its damaged defending your phone.
Zagg invisible shields equal awesome. And I am not just saying that because the company started where I am from, lol.
I scratched mine the 2nd day I got it. I was placing it on a granite counter and just barely nicked the screen. It was driving me crazy.
Man..Whoooooww, Good thing that very day my phone's vibrator stopped working. Lucky I took it back and got a new one. ;-)
I scratched mine as well right in the middle because I had it in my pocket with my keys. I wish I could peel the film off and get rid of the scratch ! I hear that if I put a screen protector on it that it will hide the scratch though so I hope it works!
so its been awhile, we have gorilla glass, i'm picking up my replacement epic today. should I go naked this time? just wondering I know I read a while back that a number of people were going naked. did the screens get scratched? I've dropped my phone once or twice, but it does have a case around it.
just figuring why waste the beauty of the screen behind a cheap protector if I don't need to. but hate to scratch the screen on the phone.
I haven't used a screen protector at all. Screen is still flawless, but I also baby my phone. The only mark anywhere is on the plastic on the side when I dropped it in my garage. Ended up face down but not a single mark on the screen.
i Just put one on because it helps avoid fingerprints but the screen is really strong even naked
GHOST ARMOR !FTW!
Well I've droped my phone and nothing happend to the screen
But the only thing that is "kind of" annoying but not a problem at all because it common sense it will have it is fingerprints that's all the screen protecter going to do
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Nekked.
Had a screen protector on mine but removed it after a couple months. Couldn't get over the better responsiveness! I put mine in my pocket and make sure it's the only thing in my pocket (no keys, coins, etc.).
Screen doesn't have a scratch on it.
I use Ghost Armor on my epic. Just feels nicer than those damn plastic sh*t you get from RadioShack and best buy
I have had mine gor only 4 months but I do have a really faint line in my screen near the top from droping on my floor screen down.
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I go naked and have a plastic flash drive also in that pocket - which I try to keep on the back of the phone with the screen face down on my leg.
I have 2 identically shaped scratches about 2mm long, one deeper than the other. I can't see them unless the conditions are perfect...and can only feel one if I run over it with a fingernail. It shouldnt have scratched but something abrasive (like sand) must have gotten into my pocket or on my finger and I didn't know. It sucks, but I much prefer the feel of the real screen and will be upgrading in a year anyway.
So, FYI, it can get scratches regardless of how you baby it. Have to decide whether its worth the risk or not.
I use mine w/o any cover, but I do notice slight scratches on the screen. I can only see them with it off and held at the right angle, but I can see they are there.
IMO, it all depends onhow rough you are with your phone
Do you take it where it can get sand across the glass? Dropped into dirt? Rubbed around with a bunch of hard objects?
Tried an invisible shield but couldn't stand the tackiness. Took it off and just going naked - yeah fingerprints and oils from your face tend to make a mess of the screen, but that happens with most protectors too. Quick wipe on the jeans or shirt and it's all good
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I use mine w/o any cover, but I do notice slight scratches on the screen. I can only see them with it off and held at the right angle, but I can see they are there.
IMO, it all depends onhow rough you are with your phone
Do you take it where it can get sand across the glass? Dropped into dirt? Rubbed around with a bunch of hard objects?
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Even just a few grains of sand in your pocket can cause those minor scratches so I keep mine in a holster.
Go naked. It feels better.
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I was using screen protectors when I bought it. Then one night I dropped my phone when I was in the bathroom after dropping it two or three times before and that night however the screen broke. I have insurance and therefore was able to replace the screen for free. Then I bought cheap protectors at Wal-Mart..Bad Idea. Response was horrible and you had to cut them,etc..Just a very bad idea. I finally decided that if I'm paying thee outrageous price for the phone and have only had to use insurance once..Then I might as well go naked because if I need to replace the screen I'll just do so. Why pay an additional cost ? If finger prints are an issue which they're only noticeable imo if you're watching films or the phone is off then just carry a cloth. Wipe as needed.
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Go naked. It feels better.
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Thats what he said!!
I use a invisible shield myself, I like it. Besides a few little bits of black fuzz under the screen protector.. Its a ***** to apply it though, and you NEED to leave it off for 24 hours like it says or you'll probably be trying to get a new phone... like me....
cant help but circulate my video. that was probably causes by the damn invisible shield solution...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvosH8UZrWw
I dropped mine and it scratched, bought the Realook screen protectors from Amazon and you can't even tell it's there.
I use www.stealthguards.com , They haven't let me down yet, and are much better than my Zagg on my Evo. Plus they are cheap as hell, well, free! You just pay shipping.
I had the screen protector (phantom Skinz) case and holster (seidio) and have since removed them. I've been naked and without protection (lol) for about 6 months now....not a scratch. My right pocket is reserved for it and nothing else. Phone still looks like its brand new out of the box.
If you need a screen shield I would definitely recommend Phantom skinz. Awsome product and unlike a lot of the others that claim to be "barely visible", this one actually is.
Nothing on mine.
I got those stealth somethingerother protectors kits when they were giving them away in pairs, but after putting one on the back cover to see how it felt, I decided against using it.
I've actually run a serrated knife across my screen (violently) and had no scratches at all, however on the other hand one tiny (.5mmx4mm) line appeared way up top by the indicator within a month or so of ownership. No idea how that happened.
Oh well.
I ran Zagg Invisibleshield for the first month, but had to ditch it because the orange peel was so bad and so was the tacky feeling. I've been bare ever since. Just got the wife an Evo Shift and since I was already ordering a set of Realook protectors for her I went ahead and got a set for myself. Ideally, I will sell this phone when I am ready for the next (dual core) toy, and why waste $100 on an insurance replacement if I don't have to?
i might have an extra protector at home, otherwise i'll just probably go naked, not gonna spend 17 bucks for another sprint one and figure at worst case, i'll only have the phone another year and a half. with the way sprint is going with wimax, probably only going to be another 6 months so I can live with it, plus I really don't like the feel of the protector.
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Nothing on mine.
I got those stealth somethingerother protectors kits when they were giving them away in pairs, but after putting one on the back cover to see how it felt, I decided against using it.
I've actually run a serrated knife across my screen (violently) and had no scratches at all, however on the other hand one tiny (.5mmx4mm) line appeared way up top by the indicator within a month or so of ownership. No idea how that happened.
Oh well.
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I have had my phone since Dec 24th, and as soon as I got it, I put on the privacy screen protector.
It was great, I say past tense because its now off of my phone, I have not noticed how amazing the screen on this phone really is. I never gave it a chance out the box.
I am not worried at all if the screen gets scratched now, I prefer the awesomeness of this amazing screen.
Does anyone have a simillar tale?
The screen protector I had made it so that you could not see from certain angle, but it was a problem for me if I did want to see it from a certain angle.
Well its off now.
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I use real look screen protectors, you can get off amazon, they keep the epics screen looking awesome while providing an extra layer of protection.
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I too had a screen protector right out the box for the first month. After reading all about gorilla glass and seeing the youtube videos I decided to take a chance and remove it. Now 7 months later I have not one scratch and no regrets. The screen so much more vibrant and so silky smooth to touch.
protector for the first month or so (privacy, liek yours, im guessing from the sprint 3 pack) nothing since and im still scratch free!
Scratch free since I bought the phone and never even thought of putting a screen protector on it. Gorilla glass was one of the deciding factors in my purchasing decision. I have also dropped it a couple times on concrete and tile and no cracking or anything.
Same deal here. Had one and found it got in my way because it interfered with swype (skipping and such.) I peeled the thing off and never used it since. Shattered the digitizer on my birthday, but that was quite a flight it took. Got it replaced and it's still perfect since replacement.
When I look at how scratched up my screen protector is, (also Realook brand) I know I made the right decision putting it on--of course I can only see that really with screen turned off, which is also great. My Epic is in the same pocket with keys and a Swiss Army Knife. I have one spare. Going "commando" isn't an option for me, and it hasn't affected my enjoyment one bit.
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When I look at how scratched up my screen protector is, (also Realook brand) I know I made the right decision putting it on--of course I can only see that really with screen turned off, which is also great. My Epic is in the same pocket with keys and a Swiss Army Knife. I have one spare. Going "commando" isn't an option for me, and it hasn't affected my enjoyment one bit.
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I keep my keys with my phone. It wouldn't look like the protector. I guarantee.
It's like putting one of those crappy bras on your car. To avoid a couple dings you drive a ridiculous looking car?
If I buy something nice, I want the full effect of it. Haven't had a screen protector on this beautiful screen since day 1 back in August. Not even the slightest scratch, and I'm not careful with it.
This thread makes me want to remove my screen protector...
I've gotten used to being able to shove it in my pocket now though, don't want to change now.
The only downside is that the scratches make my screen look greasy, or as if it has liquid on it
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lol, seriously keeping the screen protector off if going to be my option, it seems like it should be safe, i have another friend that does not have the screen protector on and he also has no scratches
so i would recommend keeping it off, and of course i support those that want to keep theres on.
Power to the protector.
seriously.
Scratch free for the past few days, but im hoping it will be like that for the rest of the time for this phone.
I have more scratches on everything else. My screen is spotless. My worst worry is finger grease.
dropped my "protected screen" epic last night and one little hair line crack in the screen totally barfed the entire phone. completely useless. compared to my old tp2, the sammy screen glass, well, is garbage. the tp2 had a completely shattered glass and still was responsive to touch. one could FEEL the breaks and it still responded to touch. sammy, no go for a TINY LITTLE crack.
for me a day without phone is a day without business. tg for gv and gt.
honestly, the more i see my brothers evo and use it the more i wish i got an evo.
...officially given up on the samsung line of phones...
good luck mates
I dropped and smashed mine too. Eh. They can only be protected so much. With insurance, I just need to pay a $100 deductable and I can get a replacement. It's steep yeah, but could be worse.
Overall the gorilla glass is amazing and my screen was also spotless after about 6 months of use without a protector.
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dropped my "protected screen" epic last night and one little hair line crack in the screen totally barfed the entire phone. completely useless. compared to my old tp2, the sammy screen glass, well, is garbage. the tp2 had a completely shattered glass and still was responsive to touch. one could FEEL the breaks and it still responded to touch.
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The only glass on a tp2 screen is the digitizer. It still had a touch screen over it, witch is made of several layers of plastic (resistive).
When you broke your epic, did you break the touch screen (witch is glass on a capacitive screen) or the digitizer.
Your comparing apples to oranges.
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9 months in and not one scratch. I work in a steel factory also.
For those with plastic screen protectors that have a ton of scratches on the protector. Most of those scratches are only there because the protectors are plastic. It probably wouldn't of hurt your phone to begin with.
Those with diamond earrings though. I would be carefull going naked.
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Sorry for what is quite possibly a really dumb question, but with the Nexus 7 having Corning glass, is a screen protector even necessary?
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Sorry for what is quite possibly a really dumb question, but with the Nexus 7 having Corning glass, is a screen protector even necessary?
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corning glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof and not shatter proof.
the galaxy note has corning scratch resistant glass and yet many of us have managed to scratch it with the stylus that samsung included with the device.
so i would recommend using a screen protector if, like myself, you are easily annoyed by even the smallest scratches.
i already ordered 20 screen protectors from ebay, simply because i dont like having any air bubbles or dust underneath them. this way, if i screw up the first one, i have 19 more tries to get it right.
Quite simply....yes its necessary!
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I'll be purchasing one when someone posts a good review on here of one they received
I hate screen protectors.
They never feel right to the touch and I can always see the edges which is annoying.
I've had several smartphones starting with the D1 when it was first released and other than the random very minor hairline scratch I've never had any issues with my screens.
Considering my N7 will never be pocketed (my phones live in my front pocket) there is even less of a chance of getting scratched.
This is just my personal preference.
Speeding Wheels said:
I hate screen protectors.
They never feel right to the touch and I can always see the edges which is annoying.
I've had several smartphones starting with the D1 when it was first released and other than the random very minor hairline scratch I've never had any issues with my screens.
Considering my N7 will never be pocketed (my phones live in my front pocket) there is even less of a chance of getting scratched.
This is just my personal preference.
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Can't agree with you more. I used to have one for my Galaxy Nexus, but I hated how I could see the sides and air bubbles. I just took it off and it's been scratch-free for literally months. I also don't use a case with it, just goes in my pocket and it's been fine. Sure, the occasional finer smudge, but it's comes off. I'm also not going to bother with a screen protector for my Nexus 7. I have, however, ordered a case for it.
Thanks everyone. Now I'm off to ebay to buy some cheap ones....
the screen is the device PROTECT IT WELL
Skinomi or zag or any of the other brand name protectors work well. The cheap plastic ones will make your touch less precise and scratch easy. spend the money 10-15 dollars is not much to protech a 250.00 device. I have hand the skinomi protector on my iconia a500 since day one . the screen is beautiful and exactly as it was new.
now what about some type of slip on cover that has a build in two way kick stand that will rotate for horizontal and vertical positon.. I WOULD Love that. I do not want this tablet in a CASE. just would like a stand built into the back of it . Even one that would Stick on the back with maybe two sided tape or velcro. if done correctly..
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Skinomi or zag or any of the other brand name protectors work well. The cheap plastic ones will make your touch less precise and scratch easy. spend the money 10-15 dollars is not much to protech a 250.00 device. I have hand the skinomi protector on my iconia a500 since day one . the screen is beautiful and exactly as it was new.
now what about some type of slip on cover that has a build in two way kick stand that will rotate for horizontal and vertical positon.. I WOULD Love that. I do not want this tablet in a CASE. just would like a stand built into the back of it . Even one that would Stick on the back with maybe two sided tape or velcro. if done correctly..
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The thing I hate about buying expensive screen protectors is that $10+ easily adds up if you have to use several of them to finally get it right. I hate getting any dust or bubbles on the screen and that is usually difficult for me to get right the first time.
If you're looking for a very good screen protector I'd go with skinomi probably spelled that wrong or xo skin. Xo skin
looks the most invisible when its done drying but will lift up easily if you put it too close to the brezzle. Skinomi is also very good there just less forgiving if you mess up putting them on make sure to use lots of spay when applying. Don't get zagg after about two months of me owning it it has a yellow tent to it and there more expensive then the both I recommended. Whatever you decided make sure to look up online for coupons the usually have some you can use and that my two cents hope it helps out.
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I usually hate using them as well. The feel is just never quite right and this screen glides wet. The only ones I ever considered are the ones that give you screen privacy as well.
Cybore said:
The thing I hate about buying expensive screen protectors is that $10+ easily adds up if you have to use several of them to finally get it right. I hate getting any dust or bubbles on the screen and that is usually difficult for me to get right the first time.
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I am on my 3rd http://www.skinomi.com/ screen protector since my iconia. they give you a 100% life time no questions asked warranty. I have kinda long sharp fingernails and i tend to touch it down there the middle far reaches of thumbs keyboard.
you fax them copy of your recept with reason you want it replaced and credit card number. they charge you a small shipping fee. i think 3.00 and in a few days you get a new one in the mail.. send the old one back in a STAMP envelope 44 cents .
They cost more but cheap and easy to get replaced . They come with special spray to put them on with and can be removed cleaned and reattached. I HAVE ABSOLUTELY NO BUBBLES NO CORNERS Coming up .And i use my tablet i would 3 hours a day. everyday if not more on days off work.
You Truly get what you pay for . I have heard same type of happy customers with Zag and a few of the others so i do NOT Want to make this all about the one i have . p THEY SHIP YOU THE NEW ONE FIRST. you ship old one back after you change it out. i paid i think 18.00 for the original one.
This is asked often.
Watch this;
Scratch Test: Does Your Phone Really Need A Screen Protector?
Had mine for under a week, already a fine scratch 4 cm long.
Screen protector means you can be rough with it
I learn from the mistakes of others. I have two friends who didn't use a screen protector on a Galaxy Note and a Galaxy S 2. Both got minor fine scratches that can only be seen if looked for. They're desk jockeys.
I work "in the field" often off-roading to get to my sites and my hands commonly get dirty from fine dust and sandy particles. There's no way I'd use my phone and Nexus 7 without a screen protector. If a desk jockey can get minor scratches imagine what a finger with fine dirt swiping across a screen will do.
So my lesson I learned: spend the money on a good screen protector if you're OCD about a perfect screen. Over the years I've learned how to apply wet screen protectors on so that they're not even noticable. (Zagg, Bodyguardz, and Skinomi). The trick is to apply a lot of solution to the sticky part.
I ordered a KaysCase Screen Protector. They are made for the device and fit perfectly. They are almost invisible and feel just like the glass itself. I got it on amazon along with my Aduro membrance case for my Gnex.
No screen protectors foe me, ever. I'd rather risk and/or deal with scratches than have a screen with a protector on it.
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I don't have a screen protector on my Nexus and I've been fine. I'm careful enough, and if it happens to pick up a scratch or two as time goes on, that's alright. I'd rather not deal with the protectors, I like the screen the way it is.
I'm not 100% if screen protectors actually stop smart case covers from putting the nexus to sleep/awake, because it ever since I put a screen protector on, the sleep/awake function doesn't work effectively.
Got my gray HTC M8 (UK, contract on 3 Mobile) on Thursday, been treating it like a baby since - keeping it in the rubbery case that came with it; putting it down gently; and when carrying it with me in a pocket, making sure to put it in one that is completely empty of anything else.
I haven't bought a screen protector yet because the one I have my eye on on Amazon doesn't seem to be available at the moment, but figured I'd be ok for a few days. I was wrong.
Today I noticed two hairline scratches, one about 1cm long, the other around 2cm, in the bottom left quarter of the screen. What I don't understand is how - every single time I get a new device that boasts Gorilla Glass, I think "well, hopefully it won't be quite so hopelessly fragile as the last" only to be let down time and time again.
So, anybody else with the new M8 noticed scratches on their screen yet?
Official HTC Screen Protectors 2 pack £9.99 in Carphone Warehouse.
Don't forget the 6 months free screen replacement
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Got my gray HTC M8 (UK, contract on 3 Mobile) on Thursday, been treating it like a baby since - keeping it in the rubbery case that came with it; putting it down gently; and when carrying it with me in a pocket, making sure to put it in one that is completely empty of anything else.
I haven't bought a screen protector yet because the one I have my eye on on Amazon doesn't seem to be available at the moment, but figured I'd be ok for a few days. I was wrong.
Today I noticed two hairline scratches, one about 1cm long, the other around 2cm, in the bottom left quarter of the screen. What I don't understand is how - every single time I get a new device that boasts Gorilla Glass, I think "well, hopefully it won't be quite so hopelessly fragile as the last" only to be let down time and time again.
So, anybody else with the new M8 noticed scratches on their screen yet?
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I still have my m7 for a couple weeks. Same glass, never had a screen protector on it, never had an issue. I don't baby it, but I do make sure nothing else is in my pocket. These things are so tough, can't even imagine what you are doing to it.
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biggles1000 said:
Got my gray HTC M8 (UK, contract on 3 Mobile) on Thursday, been treating it like a baby since - keeping it in the rubbery case that came with it; putting it down gently; and when carrying it with me in a pocket, making sure to put it in one that is completely empty of anything else.
I haven't bought a screen protector yet because the one I have my eye on on Amazon doesn't seem to be available at the moment, but figured I'd be ok for a few days. I was wrong.
Today I noticed two hairline scratches, one about 1cm long, the other around 2cm, in the bottom left quarter of the screen. What I don't understand is how - every single time I get a new device that boasts Gorilla Glass, I think "well, hopefully it won't be quite so hopelessly fragile as the last" only to be let down time and time again.
So, anybody else with the new M8 noticed scratches on their screen yet?
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It's quite possible there was a tiny bit of sand in your pocket, and that's really all it takes to scratch these glass screens my man :/
I haven't used a screen protector in almost three years. Do you lay the phone face down on tables, rub the phone on your shirt or pants to clean the screen, or use paper towels on it? I don't baby my phones at all and never get scratches. Sorry you scratched yours.
I'm just as unlucky as the OP, so I always exercise caution when having a new phone. Before even receiving it, I have a cheap case and screen protector just to hold me over until something better comes out. It's very important to keep my devices flawless because I always sell them to subsidize the cost of a newer phone. There are some people who will boast about Gorilla Glass being the greatest thing ever, but I've still experienced scratches on the few devices I haven't protected so well. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Maybe I'm just unlucky. Either way, I'll probably never stop using screen protectors.
I put a screen protector on the minute I got mine. However, if u were to believe the video on line then its practically impossible to scratch the m8 screen.
It's always the laying face down on the table that does it. I bet 70%+ of accounts of scratched screens is that.
Same scenario with 2 M7 I had, hairline scratches while I am very careful, though M7 is Gorilla glass 2 and M8 glass 3 so I was expecting to be better.
Perhaps HTC is using another coating above the Gorilla glass which is pretty scratchable
The double flip case was a good protection on M7 and the Dot cover will on M8
Something like grit in my pocket is the only possibility, as I've been using clean spectacle cloths to wipe the screen with and haven't even once placed it face down on anything because I wanted to avoid it scratching. I'm not sure how HTC Advantage works (if at all) outside the US, but I allegedly signed up for Three Rescue (don't seem to be able to access it at the moment) when getting the phone so if the scratches become unbearable then I guess I can swap it.
My previous phone was the black HTC One S, which, you know, had the whole "you don't need a case" claim by HTC, followed by many disgruntled customers such as myself being dismayed at the appalling transformation of the outer shell. Since then I trust HTC's durability claims a lot less, and I've never had a device with Gorilla Glass not get scratched in some way or another, despite being very careful with my devices. I just wish I had bought some form of screen protector beforehand...
Gorilla Glass doesnt mean the screen isnt scratchable. its hard to have a big scratch on it but its easy to do some tiny scratches... its always been like this..
mushages said:
Gorilla Glass doesnt mean the screen isnt scratchable. its hard to have a big scratch on it but its easy to do some tiny scratches... its always been like this..
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Thats not how hardness works.
If you have something hard enough (compared to the gorilla glass) then it'll be just as easy to make a big scratch as it is to make a small scratch.
My M7 has a bunch of lil scratches on it, mostly from me putting it face down on tables, and one time I kept it in the same tight jeans pocket as my Anker battery pack (it was charging the phone) and somehow the battery pack left a rub mark on the screen =.=
Will be putting a screen protector on my M8 probably.. not sure.. meh
I have a cheap one ordered for now.
Nippero said:
Thats not how hardness works.
If you have something hard enough (compared to the gorilla glass) then it'll be just as easy to make a big scratch as it is to make a small scratch.
My M7 has a bunch of lil scratches on it, mostly from me putting it face down on tables, and one time I kept it in the same tight jeans pocket as my Anker battery pack (it was charging the phone) and somehow the battery pack left a rub mark on the screen =.=
Will be putting a screen protector on my M8 probably.. not sure.. meh
I have a cheap one ordered for now.
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thats the best way around. and I prefer http://www.clear-coat.com/ as i tried it on my Butterfly S and loved it! very thin smooth and you dont feel like you even applied any sort of protection + i got life time warranty on it.
jspradling7 said:
I haven't used a screen protector in almost three years. Do you lay the phone face down on tables, rub the phone on your shirt or pants to clean the screen, or use paper towels on it? I don't baby my phones at all and never get scratches. Sorry you scratched yours.
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This x 100. I think this every time I see someone say something like the OP. I have never used Screen protectors or Cases on any of my phones, and I have never damaged a single phone. Sure light scratches on the back from setting it on tables/desks, but never the screen.
Biggest reasons I see people scratch screens are setting it face down, putting it in pockets/bags with change/keys, or dry wiping the screen (using a cloth/shirt/etc to wipe off the screen... rubbing sand/etc in to glass)
crawlgsx said:
This x 100. I think this every time I see someone say something like the OP. I have never used Screen protectors or Cases on any of my phones, and I have never damaged a single phone. Sure light scratches on the back from setting it on tables/desks, but never the screen.
Biggest reasons I see people scratch screens are setting it face down, putting it in pockets/bags with change/keys, or dry wiping the screen (using a cloth/shirt/etc to wipe off the screen... rubbing sand/etc in to glass)
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As true as that is with other people, I've done nothing but treat the M8 with care. Never face down on a surface, always resting fully on a surface rather than hanging off, always carried in a pocket with no other items, regular cleaning all over,... other than the possibility of grit I still don't see how this could have happened as it's been treated with the utmost care. Even when plugging the micro USB cable in I've done it carefully and properly so as to avoid any markings around the port as happened on the One S. Yes, when my devices reach the end of their tenure they tend to look sub-par, but I never mistreat them. Other than my old Qtek and Touch Pro2, I've yet to have a device live out its period of usage and come out the other end with an unmarked screen.
Personally I always end up with little scratches on my Screen. My M7 was no exception. That had quite a few small scratches on the screen, but I never kept a screen protector on.
My M8 now has a screen protector and I will probably keep it that way. The ones I picked up are brilliant and I can't even tell it's on there without squinting my eyes!
I haven't used a screen protector since I had my HTC Hero and I never have scratched screens. The Captivate has some hairline scratches but it also went flying out of a moving vehicle so its amazing the glass isn't shattered entirely.
I've been using the original Desire since 2010 without a protector and maybe half of that was without a case. I can only find 2 or 3 hairline scratches which I can't even see unless I turn off the screen and reflect some light over them. I've slipped on some ice once and fell directly onto my phone without a case and it only cracked my camera lens cover. If my 4+ year old phone can handle that without gorilla glass, then I can only imagine that any new phone I buy should be near invincible.
I used to hate screen protectors until I started using Spigen ones. I get them for all my phones and most folks have no idea there's a screen protector when I sell the phone. They are very good quality, and the fit is always perfect if you take your time to do it right. NEVER buy those junk screen protectors that the carrier stores sell. Those are the ones that make people hate screen protectors.
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As true as that is with other people, I've done nothing but treat the M8 with care. Never face down on a surface, always resting fully on a surface rather than hanging off, always carried in a pocket with no other items, regular cleaning all over,... other than the possibility of grit I still don't see how this could have happened as it's been treated with the utmost care. Even when plugging the micro USB cable in I've done it carefully and properly so as to avoid any markings around the port as happened on the One S. Yes, when my devices reach the end of their tenure they tend to look sub-par, but I never mistreat them. Other than my old Qtek and Touch Pro2, I've yet to have a device live out its period of usage and come out the other end with an unmarked screen.
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a google search brought me to this forum and I just wanted to post to help get the word out there: I've had the same experience with my M8. this is my fifth smartphone total and I haven't used any kind of screen protector since the early days. I've never needed them, never had any issues with scratches until this one. I've only had it for two weeks and have treated it with the same level of care I have all the others but somehow it's gotten several in that time. it's like there's some sort of extra layer over top or something, but so far I haven't found any info supporting this. I tried taking it back but of course t mobile won't give me the time of day. so it looks like I'm stuck with it for the next six months at least.
excellent phone otherwise.