Strange, because B&N site tells you not to do this and they say it even voids the warranty. However, I saw this done on a display unit at Barnes and Noble. I am absolutely sure it was an additional screen protector because I even started to peel away the corner. The rep also told me he had put the extra protector on there. I also used the light to make sure it was the glowlight.
It seemed great to me, although I don't have a glowlight without a screen protector to compare it to. I wonder what happens when you take off the screen protector? Has anyone done this? I was wary to buy the GlowLight because of the pinhole issues with the glowlight, but if you can actually do this without long term effect to the device, I would be in.
Honestly, I do not see any sense in screen protector for NST, either with GlowLight or not.
I bought NST for my wife right after release and she is using it extensively at home, while travelling, everywhere. Given that she is not very anxious to keep such devices as phone, reader and laptop in crystal clear condition, I must admit that screen in a perfect condition. No scratches at all.
Why would you buy additional screen protector? I think they put it on in B&N in order to extend display unit life And my guess is that you can hurt glowlight film while you pulling old screen protector off actually, not when you put it in.
All of the screen protectors I've tried for my NST have made the screen shiny and unpleasant. The screen is the best part of the eink devices, so I don't like anything that takes away from readability. Mine goes naked too now.
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Honestly, I do not see any sense in screen protector for NST, either with GlowLight or not.
I bought NST for my wife right after release and she is using it extensively at home, while travelling, everywhere. Given that she is not very anxious to keep such devices as phone, reader and laptop in crystal clear condition, I must admit that screen in a perfect condition. No scratches at all.
Why would you buy additional screen protector? I think they put it on in B&N in order to extend display unit life And my guess is that you can hurt glowlight film while you pulling old screen protector off actually, not when you put it in.
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The problem with nook glowlight screen is that because of the way it refracts light a scratch on it causes some problems. Could be the reason B&N have one with a screen protector as they might have had to replace a few after people scratched the sample units.
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How many of you are using a screen protector?
I just can't install this damn thing without making bubbles between the screen
and the screen protector.
Tried putting invisible shield today which covers the entire device. it came with
some spray to avoid dust but i'm still not happy with it. on the back it's ok, but
the front shield was so ugly and unclear that made me to remove it and now
i'm with no front protector at all.
The screen is more clear now but i'm afraid to scratch it.
Does anyone know how to install the screen protector in a way which it will be
totally unnoticeable?
I haven't ever used one, I find they make the screen less responsive. I do have a few scratches on my screen though but they are invisible when the screen is backlit...
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How many of you are using a screen protector?
I just can't install this damn thing without making bubbles between the screen
and the screen protector.
Tried putting invisible shield today which covers the entire device. it came with
some spray to avoid dust but i'm still not happy with it. on the back it's ok, but
the front shield was so ugly and unclear that made me to remove it and now
i'm with no front protector at all.
The screen is more clear now but i'm afraid to scratch it.
Does anyone know how to install the screen protector in a way which it will be
totally unnoticeable?
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Your screen protector is a must as scratches can appear on your screen very easily without it.
As for the bubbles I've managed to get mine on with only a couple of bubbles around the speaker & 3G camera. Doesn't bother me to much any more
Try this thread as it has a number of recommendations on which is the best screen protector to use
Yes, the screen protector is a must!
Especially for a device with such a huge display. I have read here about cracked displays and I am sure that screen protectors give added resistance against cracking (besides their primary function against scratches).
It takes PATIENCE to apply one though. I wasted 2 before i managed to put one flawlessly (well almost)
Some of the protectors can be washed and re-applied.
Do you really think it has some impact on the way the screen respond ? Does the screen protector makes the bends more noticeable when you press on the center of the screen ?
I've used my Universal for over 3 years with no scrren protector, and there is a mark in the top right where the X icon is but no other issues. However the Universal is a clam shell design so the scrren is protected when it's in my pocket. I don't think I'd want to use the HD without one.
I couldn't fit the screen protector that came with the HD properly because it has to be done with microscopic precision. However I bought 6 protecoter for £3 on Ebay from Ecell and am very happy. They're much easier to fit because they're a fraction smaller, plus you can use a couple to practice with and still have spares left over.
I use the protector from day one and I can't imagine not using it. It's just too much of a risk, and by watching my used protectors, how they're covered with scratches, some of them quite big and quite deep. I would not want to have this permanently on my screen.
I have bought some additional protectors as well. I predict I will be changing protectors every 3 or 4 months.
I have no idea why everyone seems to have so much problems with applying them. It was very easy for me to apply both the stock protector and the Brando protector. Just clean the front screen as thoroughly as possible with a piece of cloth that does not leave those small fabric hairs. I used a cleaning cloth for glasses, and put a few drops of window cleaning fluid as well to remove eventual grease.
After that it was piece of cake. Started at the top and just rolled down the protector in one smooth move. Had 1 bubble, which I simply pushed to the edge of protector until it was gone.
I reccomend you do all of this in a dust-free environment. Bathroom is a good place, for example. Let the dust settle for like 20 minutes before going in. Avoid rooms which have carpets and such stuff.
I used mine for the first month+ without the screen protector and sustained no scratches. I have one on now simply because one day I was putting stuff away, saw the screen protector, put it to my HD and it went on perfectly without trying, so I decided to keep it on.
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How.....unnoticeable?
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GoldCoin,
Have you tried buying on from a phone shop and asking them to install?
I installed mine as soon as I removed the "do not sit down with the HD in your pocket warning" Best way to ensure that the screen is clean. Took a couple of attemps to get it started but a little effort and I got it. Left with a small bubble round the ear piece and one top right, but that looks like a slight defect in the protector as the alignment looks almost perfect.
When installing, I peeled back a portion of the protector and aligned it best I could - incidentally, I placed the HD back in the foam that it came in to hold it firm. Without peeling any more off I try to gauge the alignment. If I think is good to go, I slowly peel the backing whilst rubbing my finger back and forth across the area just stuck down.
Here's another suggestion. PSP Screen Protector installation
Good Luck,
Yes, it's a must!
I use a screenprotector and it has lot's of scratches on it, which otherwise would be on the screen itself
Absolutely!
I Use clear-coat and are very satisfied (had it on my diamond as well and have it on my psp)
Once you get a mark on the display u will regret going without.
Thank you all for sharing your opinions. already ordered a Brando protector + 3 extra just in case i will mess things up again.
Following Rozenthal advice i think i'll apply it in the bathroom this time and not in my dusty workroom.
Bubbles are not problem. After installing screen protector just take you credit card. You can remove all bubbles with credit card.
Just adding my two pennies worth. I haven't ever used a screen protector on any of my previous phones. However Touch HD is a little bit special (as we know) so I invested. The one that came with was utter....well it was naff. I bought an invisible shield but some areas didn't dry and adhese correctly....so I opted for Exim...now this was awesome....a few attempts later and I have it installed with no bubbles at all using a credit card to apply.
(Top Tip: use selotape to remove any unwanted dirt from the screen before installing....the static tends to draw dust to it straight out of the packet....helped me anyway!)
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Thank you all for sharing your opinions. already ordered a Brando protector + 3 extra just in case i will mess things up again.
Following Rozenthal advice i think i'll apply it in the bathroom this time and not in my dusty workroom.
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For what it's worth, it wouldn't hurt to use a can of dust remover or compressed air to spray the area before applying. Worked for me. Just a thought.
Does the normal screen protector that comes in the box makes the screen feels like bending when u press on it ? in the center specifically ? and makes you need to press harder when u tap ?
Invisible shield on mine and wouldn't be without a screen protector on any of my devices with my way of using them and pocketing them they tend to get scratched but loving the invisible shield. Should be installed at the factory imo
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... I find they make the screen less responsive....
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I've always used one, XDA mini, Kaiser and now the THD.
In all cases I've found the sensitivity is affected but to varying degrees.
In each case I've used tweaking tools to change the sensitivity back to acceptable levels.
But im only concerned to know. Does makes the screen feels like bending when u press on it ? I already know that all resistive screens do what i am talking about but does it increase when using a protector ?
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But im only concerned to know. Does makes the screen feels like bending when u press on it ? I already know that all resistive screens do what i am talking about but does it increase when using a protector ?
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I haven't experienced this with the Exim protector I am using. In fact...it's as though there is nothing there....even when swiping!
I've taken it off, everything's much nicer now, colors pop out much more than they did. The question is - I've heard that with the D1, even the stylus would inflict scratches... is HD any different?
from what has been commented here on this forum a couple of months ago is that the blackstone would scratch also, with as little as stylus usage.. dont know if anyone put it to the test, but thats what has been said atleast.
yes iv scratched mine with the stylus
i would recomend using a screen protector
I am going to go out on a limb here and say that the screen protector you took off was well used? Every time I replace my screen protector I notice a huge difference but there isn't a big difference between the raw screen and the "new" screen protector
Yeah indeed. Going to put another one tommorow, after just 3 days without a screen protector I've started noticing very tiny and thin scratches on the surface, from just using the stylus.
Cytokine,
Get a good quality screen protector. The ones on eBay being sold for $1.00-$7-8.00 are not that good at all.
The best screen protectors are of the following brands:
1. Boxwave - www.boxwave.com
2. Javoedge - www.javoedge.com
3. a few more that i cant recollect.
I use the first 2 companies, and they have been the best so far, no problems at all! very thin and very clear.
I have had numerous shields on and one decided to bare back it. I never use anything other then my finger on my screen so no scratches on screen at all. On my other HD stylus did scratch screen. No nail just finger and I still have perfect screen.
Threads already exist regarding this issue and overwhelmiong response was that screen portection was required unless you want scratches
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Mine has bubbles at the edges, has anyone peeled it off?, it's pretty well stuck on so I'm presuming it's not meant to come off.
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Did you buy this used? Looks like a screen protector a previous owner has put on. If so, it should pull off quite easily once you've got a fingernail under it.
It's a screen protector for sure. The HD comes with a screen protector (at least mine did back in Feb '09) - don't you remember putting it on? Unless it was pre-owned...
It was bought new, the original screen protector has been on, used and discarded, this thing has no hole for the front camera and fits better, also a lot thinner, I've tried peeling it up with my fingernails like I've been able to do with every screen protector I've had, but it is really stuck to the screen like it's supposed to stay on there.
I thought it might have been a teflon layer or something, I've read of other devices having a similar thing.
Thanks for your replies
I just got my dock and I noticed that there is very little space between the dock "slots" and the screen. If I install a screen protector (I already ordered one from Skinomi) do you think it will be too thick to use the dock? I am afraid the dock slots will push against the screen protector and smudge it or worse rip it.
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I just got my dock and I noticed that there is very little space between the dock "slots" and the screen. If I install a screen protector (I already ordered one from Skinomi) do you think it will be too thick to use the dock? I am afraid the dock slots will push against the screen protector and smudge it or worse rip it.
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I have the screen protector and the back skin.
Trust me, they will fit. It really isn't thick at all.
But, do be careful when you are installing them on the device. Use a lot of that water spray they give you. I think I saw a suggestion to dip the screen in a bath of water first. I used too little and had to redo it because the bubbles stayed. Now, the outer edge from where I re-peeled the protected doesn't stick to the device. It isn't too big to annoy me but it definitely doesn't look nice.
Because the screen is bigger on a tablet than on a phone, the application is just more frustrating to put on.
Oh, and just note that your screen will look like crap. It'll take a day or two to kick in.
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I have the screen protector and the back skin.
Trust me, they will fit. It really isn't thick at all.
But, do be careful when you are installing them on the device. Use a lot of that water spray they give you. I think I saw a suggestion to dip the screen in a bath of water first. I used too little and had to redo it because the bubbles stayed. Now, the outer edge from where I re-peeled the protected doesn't stick to the device. It isn't too big to annoy me but it definitely doesn't look nice.
Because the screen is bigger on a tablet than on a phone, the application is just more frustrating to put on.
Oh, and just note that your screen will look like crap. It'll take a day or two to kick in.
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Thanks for the info!
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I just got my dock and I noticed that there is very little space between the dock "slots" and the screen. If I install a screen protector (I already ordered one from Skinomi) do you think it will be too thick to use the dock? I am afraid the dock slots will push against the screen protector and smudge it or worse rip it.
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I have one installed on my transformer. A few things about it.
1.) It does fit, makes sure to get the up part up. Look for the two holes for the camera. I screwed mine up and placed it on wrong, still works.
2.) The screen protector works very well with the dock, with out ripping or tearing. If you hold the tablet, you will see the edge of the screen is thinner then the area where the dock fully ends. This creates a impression in the screen protector where it is too snug. I have not notice any problems with it fitting in the dock, but it is snug enough to leave an impression.
3.) The quality of the shield is not up the same as bodyguardz or invisible shield. It has a tendency to dent and cut up pretty easy. Not insanely, but there is a difference between it and my phone, bodyguardz.
4.) The protector is very shiny and smooth. Which means you don't get the orange peel effect of the other protectors, but does not help viewing in sunlight.
5.) You need to makes sure you use ALL of the solution provided. It takes a lot more water and baby shampoo then the other protectors. Probably bigger screen and bigger protector, but I swear the sticky side is more sticky then the other protectors.
All and all I like the protector a lot. Even though it has a tendency to dent an damage easier then I would expect, I also will not abuse my tablet as much as my phone. I would buy it again, for the lifetime free replacements and price.
But in saying that for the same price and if they made them, bodyguardz and invisible shield are better, ie more durable, protectors.
I would give it an easy 8 out 10 points.
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I have one installed on my transformer. A few things about it.
1.) It does fit, makes sure to get the up part up. Look for the two holes for the camera. I screwed mine up and placed it on wrong, still works.
2.) The screen protector works very well with the dock, with out ripping or tearing. If you hold the tablet, you will see the edge of the screen is thinner then the area where the dock fully ends. This creates a impression in the screen protector where it is too snug. I have not notice any problems with it fitting in the dock, but it is snug enough to leave an impression.
3.) The quality of the shield is not up the same as bodyguardz or invisible shield. It has a tendency to dent and cut up pretty easy. Not insanely, but there is a difference between it and my phone, bodyguardz.
4.) The protector is very shiny and smooth. Which means you don't get the orange peel effect of the other protectors, but does not help viewing in sunlight.
5.) You need to makes sure you use ALL of the solution provided. It takes a lot more water and baby shampoo then the other protectors. Probably bigger screen and bigger protector, but I swear the sticky side is more sticky then the other protectors.
All and all I like the protector a lot. Even though it has a tendency to dent an damage easier then I would expect, I also will not abuse my tablet as much as my phone. I would buy it again, for the lifetime free replacements and price.
But in saying that for the same price and if they made them, bodyguardz and invisible shield are better, ie more durable, protectors.
I would give it an easy 8 out 10 points.
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Well, the lifetime warrenty is a bit dubious since you have to return the old protector to prove that it was damaged through use and not through poor application. I think you also have to pay to shipping. It seems that it'll cost the same a buying a new protector. Plus if your screen did mess up, I'm not sure why I would want a replacement of the same item.
It's not as good as my phone's protector (forgot the company) but it's still decent. I definitely feel more at ease with the protector on.
I don't see how tearing through use (docking) wouldn't be covered.
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Well, the lifetime warrenty is a bit dubious since you have to return the old protector to prove that it was damaged through use and not through poor application.
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actually, not true. i got some kind of film on my screen protector the first time i tried to install it. i took a picture of the protector and they sent me a new one in 3 days.
the funny thing is, my original order included BOTH a screen protector AND a carbon fiber skin. when i got my replacement in the mail there was a protector AND another skin! I think it was an oversight on their behalf. they just looked at my original order and replicated it.
so for the price of 1 screen protector and 1 skin i got 2 screen protectors (1 that i admittedly messed up) and 2 skins.
i should consider myself lucky (and skinomi a quality company).
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actually, not true. i got some kind of film on my screen protector the first time i tried to install it. i took a picture of the protector and they sent me a new one in 3 days.
the funny thing is, my original order included BOTH a screen protector AND a carbon fiber skin. when i got my replacement in the mail there was a protector AND another skin! I think it was an oversight on their behalf. they just looked at my original order and replicated it.
so for the price of 1 screen protector and 1 skin i got 2 screen protectors (1 that i admittedly messed up) and 2 skins.
i should consider myself lucky (and skinomi a quality company).
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Well, I guess that's good.
Did you still need to ship them back your old protector?
I guess they're more friendly in reality than their rules online. At any rate, I don't think I want to go through the hassle of reapplying it again anyway. (plus waiting for it to clear)
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Well, I guess that's good.
Did you still need to ship them back your old protector?
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nope, i threw it away.
oh and another thing, all of our contact was via email. didn't even have to talk to a 'live' person.
I just received my Skinomi screen protector & didn't realized the installation was that involved. I guess I am just used to the screen protectors I have used with my PDA's & phones that just stuck to the screen on their own. Anyway I don't want to screw this up.
What is the purpose of the solution?
Is it an adhesive?
Does it aid in the installation in being to move the screen protect around to adjust its placement?
should i use a screen protector on the NST with glowlight? Watched some reviews and they say not to apply a screen protector as NST with glowlight already has somekind of protector with the glowlight layer
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should i use a screen protector on the NST with glowlight? Watched some reviews and they say not to apply a screen protector as NST with glowlight already has somekind of protector with the glowlight layer
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I highly advise against putting another screen protector on NSTwG. The texts are already less crisp and sharp (compared to NST and some other eReaders). By doing this, you'd deprive yourself of joy of reading. My NSTwG seems to be a very solid device now, and in fact I'm beginning to like it very much, opposed to some nasty reviews. I guess in the market some dishonest reviews are there to promote the other opponent (from which by the way my main serious device is) and that makes me very uncomfortable. Just take good care of your NSTwG and you'll be good (I hope).
The glowlight screen IS the most delicate screen I've ever used.
It is ridiculously easy to damage.
But the damage I'm talking about only affects the the light film. It gets cracks very easily that may even be invisible normally, but with the light on, each crack becomes a bright starburst right in the middle of the text. You have to store the nook in some kind of case that protects the screen. And when reading, be fanatical about never letting anything touch the screen but your fingers or a cleaning cloth.
But no, do not put any kind of film on the screen. It won't help help the light film problem.
The original sales literature said it "already has a built in protector" which is a plain lie. I don't know how they could get away with that. Maybe the light film does protect the underlying e-ink, but the light film itself is a new and easily damaged part in it's pwn right, so it can hardly count as a protector. It's like saying you don't need a motorcycle helmet because your brain is already protected by your face.
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