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I thought this was "gorilla" glass

Gotta say I'm pretty disappointed with this screen. I allready have a few scratches across the screen in just a few days of use. I've done everything to my poor Nexus one, including dropping it 2 stories off the top of an elevator with no scratches in the screen.
Anyone else Disappointed with the screen?

lol - doesnt matter what kind of glass it is
its either all the gear and no idea sindrome or bad luck mate, you choose which suits you best
if had mine for two months without a case and its still perfect

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Not in the least. I just returned a TMobile tab that I've had since release date (replaced w/ an ATT tab that I will be flashing soon) and I can't imagine what you've done to scratch that thing... actually, what did you do to scratch it?

I've babied this thing. The only time I transport it is in the inner pocket of my jacket which is clean. 2 hair line scratches down each side of the screen. Wish I knew what did it so I could avoid doing so again. I hate screen protectors and feel they are a waste on today's generation of screens. Maybe not. Otherwise I'm very happy with it.
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I don't care what the glass is made from, I always use protection lol
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gareth824 said:
I don't care what the glass is made from, I always use protection lol
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thats what she said
but anyway, ive dropped mine a few times, stood on it in boots, had my cousin kick it and it has no marks at all. damn impressed.

Anything harder than Gorilla Glass can scratch it. Many types of sand particles are hard enough. Sounds like that jacket pocket ain't as clean as you think it is.

I dropped mine 5 feet face down onto dirty hardwood floor. It slid face down over dirt and sand for about 3 feet. Not one scratch. My heart however will probably not recover from the scare. I had just opened the box and taken the plastic cover off.
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I use Clear Protector shields on anything I get since Gorilla Glass can get beat up by giraffes LOL.

I'm quite impressed by how tough the display is to be honest.
I had it in my pocket next to a bunch of keys...not a single mark on the screen.
Fingerprints are a pain, but there's actually something quite satisfying when cleaning the display with chamois leather until it is squeeky-shiny-new

I don't trust any glass products not to scratch, whatever fancy name they call it. I've had one of these on since day 1: http://www.handhelditems.com/steinh...-screen-protector-ultra-crystal-p-152827.html

Gorilla Glass isn't scratch proof, and I have no idea if you were babying it how you scratched it. I'm pretty tough on my devices (Samsung Fascinate, Samsung Focus, and Galaxy Tab) - and not a single one has scratches.
Do you have sand or something in your pocket or bag? Sand is strong enough to scratch glass.
@daniel.weck - keys won't scratch normal glass, let alone supposed gorilla glass, they aren't strong enough.
People have had luck in the past buffing out small scratches with glass polish - YMMV and I'd personally be too afraid to try it.
Some screen protectors because of how they are applied will "fill in" small scratches so you don't even see them anymore. I highly recommend this route.

Screen protector?

Anyone going with a naked screen? I just got a trident case. It came with a screen protector. I like the feel of the glass better. Gorilla glass 2 unscratchable?
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Already scratched the crap out of mine I also like the feel of glass so oh well.

Naked, no scratches. More worried about the back scratching to hell.
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Naked but I got a ZAGG on the front of mine!

The screen isn't scratch proof. So if you care about getting scratches kn your screen, then get a screen protector.

DarkManX4lf said:
The screen isn't scratch proof. So if you care about getting scratches kn your screen, then get a screen protector.
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you can tell these people till your blue in the face and they just don't get it... all they see is Gorilla Glass and suddenly their devices are supposed to be indestructible...

Get the real clear one you won't feel the different.
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corythug said:
Naked, no scratches. More worried about the back scratching to hell.
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serious? the back cover is easily replaceable and cheap to. The screen on the other hand not so much.

I hate screen protectors. I haven't used one since I got Galaxy S OG (epic). It had gorilla glass and it never ever scratched. Got an S2, same thing. I have no reason to think differently on this one either. Besides if by some chance it does, I have BB insurance and will just get it replaced.
And I really hate cases. One of the major selling points of the phone is the sleek design, why would I ruin that with a case??? dumb. but thats just me

Totally nude here. I never use cases or protectors. The last time I scratched a display, it was a resistive screen. I did scratch my work phone Thunderbolt screen though, but I keep it in my pocket with my keys. lol

Nude! Just using a case. I can't find a screen protector I like.
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goblue30093 said:
I hate screen protectors. I haven't used one since I got Galaxy S OG (epic). It had gorilla glass and it never ever scratched. Got an S2, same thing. I have no reason to think differently on this one either. Besides if by some chance it does, I have BB insurance and will just get it replaced.
And I really hate cases. One of the major selling points of the phone is the sleek design, why would I ruin that with a case??? dumb. but thats just me
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+1000
On all points! :thumbup:
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What type do people usually use. I normally never use one, but I bought a Zagg for the front. I also have heard of Spigen, but haven't really found a review that pits them against each other.

I tried a SGP Ultra Nano Clear and it was ok, but I like the ZAGG that I've got on my One X (I know...I'm one of the few that like them!) So, I went by Best Buy today and had them install the ZAGG Invisishield HD on my brand spanking new GSIII. Funny story, though...
The guy that was installing it confessed it was only about the 4th or 5th one he'd installed. But he made a good point...if they do it, they've got multiple chances to get it right, whereas if I did it and screwed it up, I'd have to start over (this is the first wet-install screen protector I've used...the one on my One X was on it when I bought it second-hand).
Anyway, he goes through the process and once he gets done, he tells me that through trial and error, they've come to realize that the ones for the GSIII are better if you install them upside-down. His reasoning was that this way, the front-facing camera is covered (whereas it's usually not). Whatever, I thought...he knows what he's doing.
So, I get in the car and about 5 minutes down the road I realize part of it is overlapping the home button (because, obviously, that part is supposed to be AT THE TOP!) So, I head to the other Best Buy in town (because I'm now closer to it) and I show it to them. The guy just sat there and stared in amazement. He said, when did he install it? I said about 30 minutes ago. His only words? "Dumbass". So, he got another one out and installed it correctly and it's working perfectly. I let it sit in the front seat of my car for about an hour so the heat would cure it and it worked great.
The only downside is that it covers nearly to the edge of the screen and it's just slightly off-center. My favorite case now wants to lift it on that side. Since these things have a lifetime warranty, I may just run back by Best Buy and have them install another one and get it more centered. But as far as the feel and clarity goes, I'm really liking the ZAGG Invisishield HD.

Yea my screens fine unlike the people who drop there phone 24,7. Hate the way if you drop your phone, screen side down it makes a huge crack.
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I've ordered a screen protector and a case. Based on the tons of comments I've seen about the screen getting scratched, I am taking no chances with a as device expensive as this.
I went with the highest rated screen protector on Amazon to start with, as well as a $10 TPU case. I might get an Otterbox later if they go down in price or go on sale.

Screen protector
I was looking at Ghost Armour and XO skins. Has anyone used them? They are pricey but have lifetime warranty and look nice.

Any particle of sand is stronger than any Gorilla Glass by the sheer virtue of quartz (sand) having a higher hardness than borosilicate glass (gorilla glass).
Harder substance will always scratch softer ones.

Gorilla Glass 2

Hi guys
As this is my first device with gorilla glass 2 i have no experience in this field. But on YouTube people rape their galaxy s3 screens without any damage. Is this for real? Do we need screen protectors or not?
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Troll or...?
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It's scratch resistant but but scratch proof....it is resistant to materials that are softer than the screen such as keys. When it comes down to materials that are harder than the screen such as sand. ..it can get scratched.
So I would still use a screen protector if I was you.
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Drop-Test on Galaxy Note II
AndroidAuthority carried out their 'Drop Test' on a Note 2 with great results.
The Note 2 is reported to have better build quality than the S3.
In the test the Note 2 was dropped 3 separate times ~ once from the pocket (2 feet), once from the midriff (4 feet) and finally from the ear (5 feet 6 inches). It passed all drop tests.
See video here.

I spit in the face of screen protectors. My Note has stood the test of time (well, 7 months or so) and the screen still has a wonderful sheen and no hints of even a hairline scratch or blemish. This will bode well for resale value as I still see this phone going for 500 bucks by private sellers.
I've had my Note II for about 12 hours and I'm blown away by how much attention to detail was paid to this thing.. the screen feels much more slippery, has an awesome feel around the edges where it's no longer 'sharp' feeling and blends right into the bezel, and the glass feels much more dense. Even the back panel has a grippier feel so I'm even less worried about dropping it (I didn't use a case on my Note either and never once did it slip out of my hands).
Of course, use your own judgement, but a phone this beautiful will not be covered up in any way by me

I agree with you. I never use any screen protectors too.
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Here we go again!
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How much more resistent GG2 than GG1?

Beards said:
AndroidAuthority carried out their 'Drop Test' on a Note 2 with great results.
The Note 2 is reported to have better build quality than the S3.
In the test the Note 2 was dropped 3 separate times ~ once from the pocket (2 feet), once from the midriff (4 feet) and finally from the ear (5 feet 6 inches). It passed all drop tests.
See video here.
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Android Authority is for me an undercover Apple fanboy site, Just like BGR :|
the amount of posts saying how amazing the iPhone 5 is, is getting annoying tbh
In the i**** 5 Vs S3 they kept making the S3 fall face down and the i**** fall on its side and the guy with the girly name, darcey or something? kept jumping from happiness from the AMAZING and TOUGH screen on the i**** 5 if you look up for any other video with both phones face first you will see both got absolutely destroyed in almost an identical way!
Just dont take any biased BS from them and go to other sites such as Android Police or Phandroid etc

PokerPlayer said:
Do we need screen protectors or not?
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Just do a bit of search...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1918008

Corning said this about their gorilla glass2.
" Gorilla Glass 2, a glass 20 percent thinner than the original material offering the same scratch resistance, the same strength..."
So its to help weight saving & help reduce phone dimensions, its wise NOT to interpret it as being a stronger or more scratch resistant screen when in a device.

use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new

daddioj said:
use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new
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Amen
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I hate screen protectors and never used them. I feel it like a condom. Much better and comfortable to touch a real glass than a stupid membrane. My galaxy note have only a few micro scratches after 8 months, but I almost cant see it. Only at sun and screen off I barely can see very tiny scratches.

daddioj said:
use a freakin screen protector! there like 50 cents. obviously your worried about scratches. USE ONE. gorilla glass or not. why take the chance on a 700 dollar device. i wouldnt but thats just me. hell i bought screen protectors on my flip phone. lol. i just like my new phone to stay new
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I've gone nearly 2 years now on my Inspire 4G without a single scratch on the glass, and I don't baby my phone.
I don't use screen protectors, not because of the cost but because they ruin the feel of the phone.

Maybe I got a bad screen protector, but the film felt much more coarse than the gorilla glass with the S-Pen. I can't imagine using the S-Pen without that smooth glass. No screen protector for me.
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Lucidmike said:
Maybe I got a bad screen protector, but the film felt much more coarse than the gorilla glass with the S-Pen. I can't imagine using the S-Pen without that smooth glass. No screen protector for me.
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Maybe the steinheil Glas would fix this?
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with my experiences, i saw my wife's Samsung S1 don't have any scratch after 2 years :-O , so i decied don't use any screen protector on my S3 ( Gorilla Glass 2 , too)
But wtf ????????? , my s3 display have 2 scrach after 2 weeks ................. i don't put it with any metal or something like that, don't throw it from the air, i have no idea wtf happened to me

In my experience, GG1 (on the 0G Droid) was rock-solid by itself... and I've had no issues on my unprotected GNex (no GG). I still have yet to use a protector...
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Yep. Deja vu all over again.

S4 gets easily scratched

Hi, I was wondering if any of you S4 users have any scratches on your screen? I have quite a lot and have had the phone for a month. I thought gorilla glass 3 would be tougher than GG2. My HTC One had less scratches and I had it for longer. My brother had the S4 and complained about the amount of scratches also.

I have also noticed a couple of scratches on the screen. I have had mine for just over a month.

lot of it is down to environment. No amount of careful use will help if there is lint / dust particles in your pocket. Those are invisible but those minute sand particles will scratch anything short of diamond.
My sis has lot of fine hairline scratches on the ONE's soft key area which is only thing exposed. Screen part was covered and as some screen protectors had issues with soft keys, she had cut bottom part of the screen protector and it has fine scratches there.
Unless you really make sure there is no lint or you live in area which does not have too much wind dust, it is not easy to keep the phone scratchless without screen protector and without babying it.
I have always said, put a screen protector on it. Nature is more unpredictable than our technology, and more harsh than what we think.

I have absolutely no scratches and I wouldn't exactly say I baby my phone either
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I just would hate to see my s4 get scratches and i hate the usual screen protectors so I got spigen glass screen protector. It's the best and I would absolutely recommend it. It's a small cost to pay in my opinion.

vampyren said:
I just would hate to see my s4 get scratches and i hate the usual screen protectors so I got spigen glass screen protector. It's the best and I would absolutely recommend it. It's a small cost to pay in my opinion.
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+100000 i love mine ! :good:

I have not a single scratch on my screen and i have had my phone a month ;P

I learned my lesson when my S2 had so much scratches without using screen protector. Now, I am using screen protector to protect the screen of my S4. It's cheap though.
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pauldexter said:
I learned my lesson when my S2 had so much scratches without using screen protector. Now, I am using screen protector to protect the screen of my S4. It's cheap though.
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Really? I had my S2 for a year and a half and didn't have any noticeable scratches. Just some minor ones if I looked too closely. And I never ever used a screen protector or a case. S2 was a tank.

Moz007 said:
+100000 i love mine ! :good:
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Same here. It's pricey but it's the best. I love it.
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about 3 months and screen stay the same, no any damned even a minor scratch

Had mine since week 1 in the UK... Not 1 mark on my screen, at all.
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I had my S2 for 2 years without it getting scratched at all. My S4 has an inch long scratch in the middle of the screen after 3 months.. No idea how it happened.

Ask your self the question, do you use the S4 over 10 years (or longer) ? i don't and i don't care either if it is getting scratched or if the glass breaks.

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Really? I had my S2 for a year and a half and didn't have any noticeable scratches. Just some minor ones if I looked too closely. And I never ever used a screen protector or a case. S2 was a tank.
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It probably depends on the phone usage. For example when I am listening to music, I usually put my device down (the speaker is facing front).
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Screen scratches super easy gorilla glass is a lie!

Haven't dropped my phone and handle it as if it were my child. I have three hairline scratches on the screen from setting it on a counter[face down]and picking it up to see activenotifications. Disappointed with the build quality moto!
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joshpersaud said:
Haven't dropped my phone and handle it as if it were my child. I have three hairline scratches on the screen from setting it on a counter[face down]and picking it up to see activenotifications. Disappointed with the build quality moto!
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Are the scratches on the actual screen surface or on the front lip of the phone? From my experience the front lip area is very sensitive to fine scratches (though not very noticeable) but the screen itself is pretty resistant. This is a bit extreme, but worth checking out too --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlFS-hQK50I

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Haven't dropped my phone and handle it as if it were my child. I have three hairline scratches on the screen from setting it on a counter[face down]and picking it up to see activenotifications. Disappointed with the build quality moto!
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That's odd considering the screen doesn't touch a surface when you lay it face down. There are small lips at the top and bottom of the phone to keep the screen slightly elevated. Are you sure it wasn't caused by dust/sand/grit in your pocket?

Usually use a screen protector but haven't found a nice one yet. Its on the actual screen. Goes right through my keyboard. Will take pics soon
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That's odd considering the screen doesn't touch a surface when you lay it face down. There are small lips at the top and bottom of the phone to keep the screen slightly elevated. Are you sure it wasn't caused by dust/sand/grit in your pocket?
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Usually I'd mark it down to pocket sand but it happened while on a desk. Set it down, went to bathroom and came back it was scratched.
It sits like a nexus in a desk but I think it might have been from the mouse pad I had it on.
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Gorilla glass scratches all the time, something like a grain of sand can scratch it.

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Gorilla glass scratches all the time, something like a grain of sand can scratch it.
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That's because sand is one of the toughest materials. Yes, tougher than a steel knife.

It will be a great day on xda when people stop buying into the false info regarding gorilla glass and scratching....
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If it was a stone based countertop, then it may be hard enough to scratch gorilla glass.
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I too scratched it by putting it face down on a table. The center of the screen touches the surface and it even spins. I got semi-circular scratches on my phone. I never once got scratches on my GS2, so the only explanation is the fact that there is no lip. Today I received a replacement device and sent back the scratched one (Moto has a 14 day exchange policy). Now we know not to put it face down.

I learned my lesson with my Note 2. It was the first phone I didn't put a screen protector on and it was also the last one. I put one on my X before I even powered it on.

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That's because sand is one of the toughest materials. Yes, tougher than a steel knife.
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I know.
Well, "sand" can be many different things, some of which have quartz which is very expensive.

jlambeth1 said:
I learned my lesson with my Note 2. It was the first phone I didn't put a screen protector on and it was also the last one. I put one on my X before I even powered it on.
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This? No offense but it is 2013 and people have not learned to put screen protectors on the smartphones?
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bobbysteels216 said:
This? No offense but it is 2013 and people have not learned to put screen protectors on the smartphones?
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I choose not to use a screen protector. What's the point of protecting the glass if you never get to feel how nice it is? There are no screen protectors that offer the same feel as glass with the exception of the steinheil glas.t ones but they have their own set of issues. I haven't used a screen protector on any phone since the EVO 4G and have never gotten any serious scratches. Superficial swirls, yes, but who gives a crap about those? Not I. These are glass screens not plastic, and as such they are very hard to scratch. They don't need screen protectors.

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I choose not to use a screen protector. What's the point of protecting the glass if you never get to feel how nice it is?
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Because who doesn't prefer to have scratches on their screens right? It is not like scratches decrease the value of a phone or anything like that, in fact it makes it look better. And who does not like sliding their fingers across scratched Corning Gorilla Glass to get that reddish hue and that stiffness on the tip of their thumbs and index fingers when they scroll and play games?
/sarcasm
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bobbysteels216 said:
This? No offense but it is 2013 and people have not learned to put screen protectors on the smartphones?
I knew better but figured I would chance it and if I got a scratch that pissed me off enough I would just do an insurance claim. Oh well, it's my son's problem now that nice I gave him my Note 2.
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bobbysteels216 said:
Because who doesn't prefer to have scratches on their screens right? It is not like scratches decrease the value of a phone or anything like that, in fact it makes it look better. And who does not like sliding their fingers across scratched Corning Gorilla Glass to get that reddish hue and that stiffness on the tip of their thumbs and index fingers when they scroll and play games?
/sarcasm
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Right, so use a crappy protector so the next guy gets to use a perfect screen. I sell all my old devices so I am well aware of how it affects resale value. Are you really going to ugly up your phone for a year or so with a protector just so you can make an extra $50 later on down the road? Or drag your fingers across a ****ty plastic protector vs. nice smooth glass when gaming? Doesn't make any sense to me. It boggles my mind how people scratch their screens so easily. I work in the trades and I always toss my phone in my tool bag with tons of sharp, jagged tools and I don't get any scratches ever. On any phone.

bobbysteels216 said:
Because who doesn't prefer to have scratches on their screens right? It is not like scratches decrease the value of a phone or anything like that, in fact it makes it look better.
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Hint: not everybody considers buying a phone for resale after the new hotness comes along. People who do? Of course they should consider putting on a screen protector and an otterbox.
But people who value ergonomics? Not so much.
FWIW, my last two phones have been case and screen protector free. They've picked up the odd cosmetic ding, but the gorilla glass has been flawless after two years of usage. YMMV.

thedosbox said:
Hint: not everybody considers buying a phone for resale after the new hotness comes along. People who do? Of course they should consider putting on a screen protector and an otterbox.
But people who value ergonomics? Not so much.
FWIW, my last two phones have been case and screen protector free. They've picked up the odd cosmetic ding, but the gorilla glass has been flawless after two years of usage. YMMV.
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Agreed 100%.

thedosbox said:
FWIW, my last two phones have been case and screen protector free. They've picked up the odd cosmetic ding, but the gorilla glass been flawless after two years of usage. YMMV.
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Hint: Everyone cannot have a smartphone for two years and not use screen protectors without having a scratched up screen. There are no ergonomics to value on a scratched up screen unless one appreciates having their fingers get red or irritated from rubbing it while scrolling, swiping, or playing games.
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