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Does the stylus scratch the screen?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Q] Screen protector on Note 3 - Yay or Nay?

So the Galaxy Note 3 Manual says: "Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions."
Src: Page 9 of http://www.note3manual.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Manual-PDF-N9005_JellyBean_English.pdf
Has anyone had any issues using a screen protector? Is the added protection worth whatever "malfunction" you might have to deal with?

frieked said:
So the Galaxy Note 3 Manual says: "Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions."
Src: Page 9 of http://www.note3manual.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Manual-PDF-N9005_JellyBean_English.pdf
Has anyone had any issues using a screen protector? Is the added protection worth whatever "malfunction" you might have to deal with?
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I've had no issues using an Invisible Shield screen protector for over a week.

i dont know most people wont have any issues out of a screen protector i dont use them just for the fact of i dont like the feel of them

I use Hard-Shield Nano Coating Screen Spray on Protector (also known as Dynaflo LIQUID-ARMOR Universal Invisible Nano Tech Screen Protector) and it works great for 6 months, then you just reapply. It's really easy to apply and it comes with the best microfiber cleaning cloth I've ever found, too.

I've been using screen protector and never had problems .
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Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.

I use Mime USA's Ghost Tempered Glass & it works perfectly. It works with gloves on when I have the screen sensitivity on to full blast. That's the one I use & WILL ONLY use. VERY affordable & works GREAT with the S-Pen. A MUST investment if you are going to rock the sweet 5.7 inch 1080p Galaxy Note 3. :good:
www.mimeusa.com
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ManOfBusiness said:
Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.
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You couldn't be more wrong. Everyone that's seen my phone never EVEN realize that it has a screen protector. Mine is as CLEAR as glass because it IS a piece of tempered glass. It makes Gorilla Glass 3 literally shatter proof. This is a MUST especially considering the giant 5.7 inch 1080p screen the Galaxy Note 3 has.

ManOfBusiness said:
Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.
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Gorilla Glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof, a good screen protector will not even be noticeable.

I use the Spigen Ultra Crystal and you cannot even notice it is there.
I don't think it smudges anymore than a naked screen.

hey if you want to waste your money on something useless and degrades the quality of the super amoled pixally goodness its your perogative *thumbs up
gorilla glass 3's ndr rating is effectivly 3 times more resistant to scratches than GG2. If you can scratch this screen you dont deserve to own a $700 device.
I suppose it has its uses though. Like if you ever need to sos a comercial passenger plane at 30,000 feet you should have no problems with the glare those things put off.

ManOfBusiness said:
Hey if you want to waste your money on something useless and degrades the quality of the super amoled pixally goodness its your perogative *thumbs up
gorilla glass 3's ndr rating is effectivly 3 times more resistant to scratches than GG2. If you can scr
atch this screen you dont deserve to own a $700 device.
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Accidents happen, I don't mind "wasting" a little money to protect the screen on a $800 device. Again, it's scratch resistant not scratch proof, if it was scratch proof then I wouldn't use one. To each their own I guess.

Epic 4g said:
I use Mime USA's Ghost Tempered Glass & it works perfectly. It works with gloves on when I have the screen sensitivity on to full blast. That's the one I use & WILL ONLY use. VERY affordable & works GREAT with the S-Pen. A MUST investment if you are going to rock the sweet 5.7 inch 1080p Galaxy Note 3. :good:
www.mimeusa.com
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You couldn't be more wrong. Everyone that's seen my phone never EVEN realize that it has a screen protector. Mine is as CLEAR as glass because it IS a piece of tempered glass. It makes Gorilla Glass 3 literally shatter proof. This is a MUST especially considering the giant 5.7 inch 1080p screen the Galaxy Note 3 has.
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Thats what I have. It works and looks great. They just released the metal button addons too
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jbeitel said:
Thats what I have. It works and looks great. They just released the metal button addons too
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I use XtremeGuard on mine. It cost 3.99 on ebay and it has better quality than invisibleshield--IMHO. I've used it on my pebble, wife's s4, my note 2, and my note 3, and I 've been nothing but satisfied. I don't know if I can post a link to it, but just search XtremeGuard Note 3 in ebay.
*Note--no pun intended--this is a wet install protector. I prefer this because dust is less likely* Also you will have to wait about a half a day before you can effectively use the spen after your install

I find that a can of compressed air gets rid of all dust...if done properly
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Just watch out for touch issues with a screen protector on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46812566&postcount=7

frieked said:
So the Galaxy Note 3 Manual says: "Do not use a screen protector. This causes sensor malfunctions."
Src: Page 9 of http://www.note3manual.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Note-3-Manual-PDF-N9005_JellyBean_English.pdf
Has anyone had any issues using a screen protector? Is the added protection worth whatever "malfunction" you might have to deal with?
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invisibleSHIELD HD works perfect, plus looks amazing.

tennisshoeninja said:
invisibleSHIELD HD works perfect, plus looks amazing.
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Agreed, that's what I'm using.

Well... I'm still rocking the original front screen film that the phone came in. I just cut the tab off the top. I'm pretty happy with it... For now...
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ManOfBusiness said:
Gorilla glass 3 doesnt need a screen protector. Unless you all walk around with pockets full of sand. Might I add they make the screen look horrible, they smudge and grey over. All you need is a good spigen case and you are good to go.
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ManOfBusiness said:
hey if you want to waste your money on something useless and degrades the quality of the super amoled pixally goodness its your perogative *thumbs up
gorilla glass 3's ndr rating is effectivly 3 times more resistant to scratches than GG2. If you can scratch this screen you dont deserve to own a $700 device.
I suppose it has its uses though. Like if you ever need to sos a comercial passenger plane at 30,000 feet you should have no problems with the glare those things put off.
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I disagree with your statements. Gorilla glass 1, 2,3 is nothing special. It scratches just as easy if not easier than other screens out there. I honestly believe that gorilla 3 is worse than 2. My GN3 Gorilla glass 3 scratched before i could get a screen protector on it. I did nothing out of the ordinary. GG3 is super easy to scratch and I would put apples glass as superior in scratch resistance from my experience.
I think a good quality screen protector is needed, and I agree that some do interfere with the picture quality but not all do.

I use iloome tempered glass screen protector and I also have a spigen slim armor love it no rainbow effects you can't even tell I have a screen protector on.
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Screen protector?

I'm wondering how many of you have gotten a screen protector, and/or if it's even necessary with the gorilla glass 3??
I know I probably should, but this damn display is SO smooth, it's like sex for my fingertips. lol I almost can't bring myself to cover it and deal with the resulting plasticky feel of said screen protector.
Seriously I never felt a screen so smooth... I'm coming from a gnex, and I'm not sure what type of display that was, but it was not even close to this smooth.
I'm just paranoid because on day TWO of buying my gnex a few years ago, the display got scratched. I remember being in a restaurant and putting the phone down - display side down. I went to pick it up and saw a centimeter sized scratch. It was only slightly noticeable with the display on, but I had to deal with that crap for two years. Unreal.

siciliano777 said:
I'm wondering how many of you have gotten a screen protector, and/or if it's even necessary with the gorilla glass 3??
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It certainly is. Gorilla Glass is NOT scratch proof. Sand (which is all around you) will scratch it.
If you can spend £30 to protect the screen, why wouldn't you? It'll help the resale value and a screen protector is much cheaper to replace than a new screen!

I didn't like to use them too and that is why my note 2 have small scratches on the edges. I bought a pack of tech armor and went through 3 protectors just trying to put them on. I also hate the feel of them.
With the note 3, I decided to get this instead of the tech armor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EHG0ITQ/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
I was able to get the first one on perfect and am very satisfied with it. I don't want this one scratch yet.
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tenshiru said:
I didn't like to use them too and that is why my note 2 have small scratches on the edges. I bought a pack of tech armor and went through 3 protectors just trying to put them on. I also hate the feel of them.
With the note 3, I decided to get this instead of the tech armor:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EHG0ITQ/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit
I was able to get the first one on perfect and am very satisfied with it. I don't want this one scratch yet.
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That's still plastic though right? I don't want to give up the wonderful feel of the glass.
I've been doing some reading around the forum and came across a thread recommending the Spigen glas.t protector (glas.tr is even thinner and better). It's a thin layer of actual glass, and apparently it feels just as smooth as the display itself. It's pretty pricy but I'm def getting that one.

Hi there, I'm not a screen protector fans also, it's never have any screen protector from my iPhone 3g until this new note 3. I had ordered a spigen gals.tR through thier web site. It's a real temper glass. I just love it. It's kinda thick compare to others market screen protector and a bit on high budget. Once I put it on (installation was damm easy). You will notice it's very thick, but it's not affect any of my sensitivity nor the screen color. It's remain smooth and sharp. I had ordered along a cover from spigen as well. The Neo Hybrid. Yes, your note 3 is not very big and a bit more heavy. But it's fit beautifully on nite 3.
P.s. I'm just sharing. No commercial involve.
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Screen scratching easy.

Has any body noticed the glass scratches way to easy. I have had my phone face down maybe a few times and I noticed some scratches.

gforceriders said:
Has any body noticed the glass scratches way to easy. I have had my phone face down maybe a few times and I noticed some scratches.
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Put my tempered glass on. Gonna protect this beauty
From the BadAss Note 4

sprintuser1977 said:
Put my tempered glass on. Gonna protect this beauty
From the BadAss Note 4
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I have a new device on the way and will most definitely get one. My Note 3 never had this issue.

It depends on what was on your desk. A few hard particulates will scratch it, just bad luck.

gforceriders said:
I have a new device on the way and will most definitely get one. My Note 3 never had this issue.
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Since I heard about and tried tempered last year, it is the first thing I order.
l put my Note 3 glass on until my order gets here.
Got tempered protector and TPU case for $2.86 Lol
From the BadAss Note 4

I took the plastic off of the back of my Note and put it on the front then trimmed it down with scissors. The plastic on the fromt was too dark to see through and had too much writing, lol! I'm not even going to put my own fingerprints on this baby. UPS delivers tempered glass protector on Monday.

RaymondPJR said:
I took the plastic off of the back of my Note and put it on the front then trimmed it down with scissors. The plastic on the fromt was too dark to see through and had too much writing, lol! I'm not even going to put my own fingerprints on this baby. UPS delivers tempered glass protector on Monday.
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Now that's making things happen!

What glass are you all buying?
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done12many2 said:
Now that's making things happen!
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Brave!!

sprintuser1977 said:
Since I heard about and tried tempered last year, it is the first thing I order.
l put my Note 3 glass on until my order gets here.
Got tempered protector and TPU case for $2.86 Lol
From the BadAss Note 4
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I would like to know where you bought it =) also if it is good or not.

chrispyutec said:
What glass are you all buying?
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Brave!!
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TBH 1 use the cheap china ones on ebay. Have for a tablet and 2 phones.
Around a buck with free shipping.
I have honestly never had an Issue and they have done perfect work.
Hell, I got a TPU case for 1 dollar, free shipping too. I don't mind the sometimes 2 week shipping.
Just my 2¢
From the BadAss Note 4

Protect your phone glass by having a good case and only placing your phone in its own compartment in either a pocket or your purse. Do not have any lose items such as keys, coins,or other metal objects in the same compartment as your phone and do not place your phone face down no matter what. Voila a screen with no scratches......and no need for a tempered glass screen protector...may as well buy a S5 active if you need this.

sprintuser1977 said:
TBH 1 use the cheap china ones on ebay. Have for a tablet and 2 phones.
Around a buck with free shipping.
I have honestly never had an Issue and they have done perfect work.
Hell, I got a TPU case for 1 dollar, free shipping too. I don't mind the sometimes 2 week shipping.
Just my 2¢
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You have a link to were your purchase your stuff?

Does the Note4 not have the same glass used on the S5?
I've had every device since the Epic and never once used a screen protector. Never had issues with scratches.

sprintuser1977 said:
Got tempered protector and TPU case for $2.86 Lol
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What kind of tempered protector? So far on amazon all tempered glass protectors failed for N4, due to sloped edges on screen.

I work in mobile sales and often put on screen protectors. I see lots of people come in with phones(iPhones,Andriods etc) only a few days old and they have light scratches on the screen. The scratches aren't noticeable when the display is on though. The fluorosilane coatings(oleophobic ) can raise the glass surface hardness to 9H, which is very hard. Pretty much no metals can scratch the cover glass but even a tiny sand grain on the desk that you don't see can easily do some damage on a display when it's played face down, sand and other similar grit is the real enemy when it comes to scratches since it's one of the few things hard enough to scratch the cover glass.

[email protected] said:
What kind of tempered protector? So far on amazon all tempered glass protectors failed for N4, due to sloped edges on screen.
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It was ebay. Went up a tad since i ordered but can't beat it for me.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251649872704&alt=web
Sweet Note 4

Tempered glass for the win
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Yup tempered glass and a spigen slim armor case for me! Ordered from amazon came on the same day as my note!

sprintuser1977 said:
It was ebay. Went up a tad since i ordered but can't beat it for me.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=251649872704&alt=web
Sweet Note 4
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How clear is that glass? And how much of the actual screen is covered?
My spigen plastic covers just barely cover the black screen

I ripped off my Zagg's tempered glass SP from my previous Note 3 and placed it onto my Note 4. It's doing the job quite well!

This phone must have screen protector

I got that phone for a month now when I looke at the screen after polishing it with fiber cleaner I noticed many scratches unlike the one m8 whose glass was much more durable to me also the gorilla glass3 is more durable than the glass4 so I am posting this to make people know that you need a screen protector for your smartphone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oASoso-pru4
this guy prove you wrong

I have never understood why people don't spend a couple of pounds on a screen protector.
You spend hundreds on a device and then rely on good luck to keep the screen perfect.
Whatever Corning and others say, mobile screens aways get scratched after a while. A sacrificial protector just makes sense.
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apd said:
I have never understood why people don't spend a couple of pounds on a screen protector.
You spend hundreds on a device and then rely on good luck to keep the screen perfect.
Whatever Corning and others say, mobile screens aways get scratched after a while. A sacrificial protector just makes sense.
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because it get bubbles, it doesnt look as good (matte protector) and you have to put it on damn near perfect to align everything up. I switch phone ever 6-8 months, been like this ever since the Google G1, never had I have my screen scratch. Heres an Idea, put your phone and your keys in a separate pocket.

I have never had bubbles as I spend
5 minutes putting it on properly!!!! And never use a matte protector (never seen the point) - either glass or decent plastic.
No offence to you but most people can't afford to change every few months but can afford a screen protector.
Also - of course re keys and coins are a a problem but screens scratch in normal use ..... and don't forget accident protection.
Just my £0.02
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apd said:
I have never had bubbles as I spend
5 minutes putting it on properly!!!! And never use a matte protector (never seen the point) - either glass or decent plastic.
No offence to you but most people can't afford to change every few months but can afford a screen protector.
Also - of course re keys and coins are a a problem but screens scratch in normal use ..... and don't forget accident protection.
Just my £0.02
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like I said, put your keys and phone in a different pocket or dont wear skinny jeans and put coins in there with your phone...there are plenty of test proving that Gorilla glass 3 and 4 can withstand tougher test than the occasional keys or coins.
if you force your screen with a knife or a screw driver then yea with enough force it'll probably scratch, otherwise enjoy the technology to it fullest.
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case in point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhjVFevVveM

Chord_Hugo87 said:
like I said, put your keys and phone in a different pocket or dont wear skinny jeans and put coins in there with your phone...there are plenty of test proving that Gorilla glass 3 and 4 can withstand tougher test than the occasional keys or coins.
if you force your screen with a knife or a screw driver then yea with enough force it'll probably scratch, otherwise enjoy the technology to it fullest.
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case in point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhjVFevVveM
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Actually, it's more likely that you'll scratch it with sand or dirt than keys or coins. In any case, just because the OP scratched his screen doesn't mean we all will. I've never used a screen protector on my OPO (which merely has Gorilla Glass 3), and after a year it's not all scratched up.

Happy for you guys to take the risk!!!!
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apd said:
I have never had bubbles as I spend
5 minutes putting it on properly!!!! And never use a matte protector (never seen the point) - either glass or decent plastic.
No offence to you but most people can't afford to change every few months but can afford a screen protector.
Also - of course re keys and coins are a a problem but screens scratch in normal use ..... and don't forget accident protection.
Just my £0.02
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Sometimes its not people not wanting to spend that extra few bucks but if you are getting a normal plastic protector, the screen is not as smooth as the original glass one . also the oleophobic coating wears off easily when people do not use any screen protectors

I have the Spigen screen protector, and it's perfect. Feels as hard as the screen, no soft rubbery feel. Also crystal clear. Yes it's hard to get a good fit, but I'd rather scratch a screen protector than the screen, especially when it comes to sell the phone on.

Flip cover for me. No any risk in the pocket or elsewhere out of use. For so many years I never had any scratch from normal use, had once an accident where the screen was destroyed from dropping with no chance a screen protector would have changed anything. I like the feeling to use the screen as it has been designed by the manufacturer without artifact.

Flip covers can cause scratches worse than without if something gets in between the screen and the cover and then it rubs in the same place.
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Can't stand flip covers. makes it really hard to txt while I'm driving....

andythilo said:
Can't stand flip covers. makes it really hard to txt while I'm driving....
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Lulz pro use Google voice bro hahah

That gets turned off straight away LOL, I'm not walking or driving round saying 'OK Google'.

andythilo said:
That gets turned off straight away LOL, I'm not walking or driving round saying 'OK Google'.
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Pretty useful when you are driving and dirty talking to your woman lol

I used to flip cover
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Flip covers can cause scratches worse than without if something gets in between the screen and the cover and then it rubs in the same place.
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Right! Especially if by chance a sandpaper slips between the cover and the screen.... hopefully that never happened to me.

I don't like using screen protectors either, I think it takes away from the quality of the phone.
I get why people have them, I understand that it doesn't necessarily have to be metal that scratches your screen but just dirt/sand from inside your pockets. All of that makes sense. Even the case for resale value.
However, I just don't like the feel of having a screen protector on my phone. I spent $700+ on my phone, I want the screen to be strong! Lol
How many generations of gorilla glass must we go through before this is the case!?!?!?
Anyway, the best screen protector I have ever used was on my iPhone 6 Plus, I think it was a Spigen glas.tr
It was amazing and covered the WHOLE phone, even the bezels.
If Spigen (or someone else) came out with one for the Note 5, I would consider giving it a try.
I tried the one Spigen currently has "Galaxy Note 5 Screen Protector Crystal" - Optical base PET film material
It just didn't feel as good as the regular screen, so I took it off.

I am on my 4th phone without a screen protector. I guess it just depends how much dirt you get in your pockets. I get none so my phones survive. If i worked an outdoor job or in a dirty warehouse i would put a protector on.
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