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I am still not 100% sure about if I need a screen protector or not.
Deciding factor is if it is possible to scratch?
Has anyone scratched there screen yet?
Lets do a poll to see if people are trusting the glass or not?
This glass seems scratch proof from most posts. I would only get one if there are Fingerprint resistance and Anti-Glare issues.
I won't get a screen protector for mine, shouldn't be necessary - I'm careful and don't keep keys in the same pocket. I had my i8910, also a glass capacitive screen, for six months and the screen is pristine.
I bought mines from htc direct yesterday, will post results on how the screen works afterwards.
I really need screen protector because i scratch all my phones, so lets keep this one new as long as I can.
well, imho the glass should be enough to handle your nails, keys etc... but i would suggest a pouch, or flip-it case, because that glas may shatter when dropped to ground (it does happen from time to time... my g/f dropped my phone twice, and me... maybe 3times)
I can't trust the glass and with a good reason my screen is cracked.
It's going back to HTC I've got to call them later today.
So yes I'll be fitting my screen protectors (that turned up the same day the phone broke)
I've voted on the too late option
Brando has them available on their website!
mitchec1 said:
I can't trust the glass and with a good reason my screen is cracked.
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In fairness, scratched and cracked are very different things.
How did you crack it?
A screen protector will not stop a screen getting cracked it will only protect against scratches.
I don't intend to get a screen protector for mine, I've used them on my previous touch-screen phones and they've done a good job in protecting the plastic screens, but with the HD2's capacitive screen being glass it should be resistance to scratching anyway. Fingerprints are a minor problem, but then they are on any touch screen device.
The htc screen protector will stop the proximity sensor to work properly.
I have already tested the Brando Ultra Clear screen protector and the proximity sensor works without problems.
However, the "touch sense" is much inferior when compared to the naked glass.
I am thinking to remove it.
Iam using this screen protector from first day (Used the device for few hours without screen protector initially to test the sensitivity).
I don't find much reduction in sensitivity. Instead, i find the sensitivity to be perfect with the screen protector.
http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct....&product=78B33B51-E9FE-478C-97F1-792FD4094EE7
acostaf said:
The htc screen protector will stop the proximity sensor to work properly.
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no it won't the iPhone had no trouble with this, so i don't see why the HD2 would either.
johncmolyneux said:
In fairness, scratched and cracked are very different things.
How did you crack it?
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The mrs pressed the screen and it just gave way, it hadn't been dropped or even used that much. Can't figure out what happened tbh the LCD part is fine and it still responds to key presses.
HTC are picking it up tomorrow.
diablous said:
no it won't the iPhone had no trouble with this, so i don't see why the HD2 would either.
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The problem is not the phone but the htc's screen protector
Can someone confirm if the official HTC screen protector messes with the proximity sensor?
I've just ordered myself a few of these...
http://www.protectionfilms24.com/article/vikuiti-dqc-160-screen-protector-htc-hd2-28087.html
They're a bit pricey, but they sound ideal. I especially like the fact you can take it off, wash it, and put it back on. I'm forever going through screen protectors because I'm such a pedant! One single speck of dust, and I take it off! lol
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The mrs pressed the screen and it just gave way, it hadn't been dropped or even used that much. Can't figure out what happened tbh the LCD part is fine and it still responds to key presses.
HTC are picking it up tomorrow.
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So she ain't the Mrs any more then? lol
It's very fair to say that a screen protector wouldn't have done a thing to help that. Glad to see HTC being so prompt about providing a replacement though.
acostaf said:
The htc screen protector will stop the proximity sensor to work properly.
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It doesn't mate.
I briefly had a screen protector on mine and everything functioned as normal. I know for a fact that the proximity sensor works because I just tested it by sticking a bit of the discarded protector over it and making a call.
Everything worked just fine.
Edit: Sorry - just noticed you're talking about the official HTC ones. I'm not.
You said you briefly had a screen protector. Why did you take it off?
I don't put a screen protector on my watches so I don't see why I should on my HD2 either. I have always put screen protectors on plastic-fronted handsets but now they are going with glass I don't see the point. After all, if you look after it it shouldn't get scratched now!
Hi,
I have had my Acer A500 for a couple of weeks and now the sunshine has appeared, and when i am outside I have major problems seeing my screen.
Is there any thing I can use to counteract this?
I have searched the forums and there seems to be answrs for other tablets, dont really know if the same answers will work for me.
Any help will be greatfully received
there are some anti-glare screen protectors for sale on ebay. I have not tried any of those yet because shipping to Mexico is kind of painful, but looks promising.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Anti-Glare-Scre...?pt=US_Tablet_Accessories&hash=item2a12766180
Here is my post from another thread on the same topic:
I picked up an anti-glare one made for the xoom from handhelditems.com (store brand). Cost <$7 shipped. Had to cut a hole for the camera and trim it a little, but for the price, I am happy.
Pixelation is noticable, but you get used to it. Haven't had to wipe fingerprints since.
A tip for install: Make sure it is CLEAN first (obvious), but if a little something gets under,peel it back up and use scotch tape to get it off the sticky. Using this trick, my protector went on perfect.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15238879#post15238879
When i am outside, i turn screen brightness from auto to manual,full brightness. Itdoes not eliminate the problem but it is greatly reduced.
I just ordered this for my wife
http://www.amazon.com/POSRUS-Antigl...6OCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311784803&sr=8-2
I'll let you know how it is when I get it.
dcorrea said:
I just ordered this for my wife
http://www.amazon.com/POSRUS-Antigl...6OCU/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1311784803&sr=8-2
I'll let you know how it is when I get it.
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This is a great product. The screen protector fits great, and there is a cutout for the camera. The screen protector reduces glare and fingerprint smudges alot.
I also found it easy to install, and the best thing was that I was able to salvage the install when I initially installed it crooked.
I normally use SGP protectors, but if you jack up one of those and try to peel it back to fix it, you might as well throw it away.
With this i just used scotch tape to peel it back, and reapplied. No bubbles or dust particles. It looks great and it gives the tab a very nice smooth feel.
dcorrea said:
This is a great product. The screen protector fits great, and there is a cutout for the camera. The screen protector reduces glare and fingerprint smudges alot.
I also found it easy to install, and the best thing was that I was able to salvage the install when I initially installed it crooked.
I normally use SGP protectors, but if you jack up one of those and try to peel it back to fix it, you might as well throw it away.
With this i just used scotch tape to peel it back, and reapplied. No bubbles or dust particles. It looks great and it gives the tab a very nice smooth feel.
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I have to agree with everything you just said about this product. Just got mine yesterday, by far one of the best and easiest to install screen protectors I've ever used.
billy_rud10 said:
I have to agree with everything you just said about this product. Just got mine yesterday, by far one of the best and easiest to install screen protectors I've ever used.
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I am also another happy camper with that. I did not like the feeling of the original screen (it did not glide well?), with the protector it is a lot better. Althoug it reduces the screen sharpness a bit, which is true for all anti-glare protectors.
Screen Protector - Anti-glare
goonerchris said:
Hi,
I have had my Acer A500 for a couple of weeks and now the sunshine has appeared, and when i am outside I have major problems seeing my screen.
Is there any thing I can use to counteract this?
I have searched the forums and there seems to be answrs for other tablets, dont really know if the same answers will work for me.
Any help will be greatfully received
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I just installed the screen protector from POSRUS (Available on Amazon.com). Works great to kill the glare. The Zagg protector is not really anti-glare.
dcorrea said:
This is a great product. The screen protector fits great, and there is a cutout for the camera. The screen protector reduces glare and fingerprint smudges alot.
I also found it easy to install, and the best thing was that I was able to salvage the install when I initially installed it crooked.
I normally use SGP protectors, but if you jack up one of those and try to peel it back to fix it, you might as well throw it away.
With this i just used scotch tape to peel it back, and reapplied. No bubbles or dust particles. It looks great and it gives the tab a very nice smooth feel.
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I have this one too and it really is a great product, except for a little pixelation that I'm not used to yet...
There's another great brand where I often buy screen protectors from: www.brando.com.
I agree with the rest, the POSRus protector is very nice. It's elimated probably 85% of the glare and made the surface a little nicer on the fingertips, they seem to glide across it better. Another good thing is that it goes in dry, some of the others I saw on amazon were like window tint, requiring soapy water on the screen. These are much more forgiving when applying. Just be diligent in getting -all- the dust and hair off the screen right before you put it on and only peel back as much off the red tab layer as you need while applying from corner to corner.
Hi guys
I had the HTC sensation for over a year and didn't have any screen protector on it or even a case and its still in really good condition you can only see really really small scratches under the light holding it at the right angle.
Do i really need one for the S4? Also if you use one, which one do you use?
Thanks
Gogeta_138 said:
Hi guys
I had the HTC sensation for over a year and didn't have any screen protector on it or even a case and its still in really good condition you can only see really really small scratches under the light holding it at the right angle.
Do i really need one for the S4? Also if you use one, which one do you use?
Thanks
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Can't say if you need one or not, since it depends on what you're doing with your phone. I've used the Spigens glass screen protector and it worked great until it fell off guess I cleaned the screen to shabby before putting it on.
fuds said:
Can't say if you need one or not, since it depends on what you're doing with your phone. I've used the Spigens glass screen protector and it worked great until it fell off guess I cleaned the screen to shabby before putting it on.
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Ahh yes I read good and bad reviews of that screen protector. How long did it stay on for? Also are you going to get another one? Or just leave the screen as it is?
Gogeta_138 said:
Ahh yes I read good and bad reviews of that screen protector. How long did it stay on for? Also are you going to get another one? Or just leave the screen as it is?
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It fell off after a few weeks of usage and it has worked fine without one now for 2 months so I'll probably not get a new one. No scratches so far on the screen.
The screen will get scratched without a screen protector. The End.
I'm very happy with Spigen's GlasT Nano. Minimize the chances of botching the install by using the tape hinge method and using the shower to steam the room to remove dust from the air.
Nope, never used one in my life. Use good cases though like atm the Spigen Slim Armour View Case for the S4.
I like to keep my phone in mint condition, so i use Spigen's Steinheil Ultra Crystal screen protector and a Spigen Neo Hybrid case, and for day's when i know i'll go out and drink too much i use a otterbox commuter case
I use this screen protector, because the glass ones are too thick and i don't really like it.
i use the iSmooth ultra clear, i love it, it feels like theres no screen protector and i cant even see the borders of the protector because the otterbox commuter covers them (except te top border)
One of the many things I like about this phone is I have no fingerprints on my screen. The phone I had before this one was terrible about fingerprints. I was always cleaning it. Thank you Nexus.
Yeah, they moved them to the backside
nees said:
Yeah, they moved them to the backside
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....if you made the mistake of deciding on the blue one......
Which is why I love my clear case. No fingerprints on the front, none on the back. And I can still see my beautiful white Nexus.
jason504 said:
One of the many things I like about this phone is I have no fingerprints on my screen. The phone I had before this one was terrible about fingerprints. I was always cleaning it. Thank you Nexus.
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Mine is worse then any other phone Ive had lol... Im bordering on a HQ screen protector just to help avoid it.
I have very oily skin so it doesnt help lol
Televinken said:
....if you made the mistake of deciding on the blue one......
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Some of us didn't make the mistake but it was the only option as carriers only offered the phone in midnight blue. It was either that or wait longer [emoji14]
Buy a case or if you prefer to not use a case then get a dbrand and you won't have any finger prints in the back. Win win.
By the way, tip for those getting screen protectors. Get a tempered glass, plastic screen protectors love fingerprints and oil smudges.
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zephiK said:
By the way, tip for those getting screen protectors. Get a tempered glass, plastic screen protectors love fingerprints and oil smudges.
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Have you found one with a good fit? The bevelled edge of the screen is really nice, not sure how a glass SP will interact with that. Also, I would hope that the glass screen protector isnt fully cut out for the speakers, i.e the glass completely surrounds the speakers from all sides. Does such a protector exist?
zephiK said:
Some of us didn't make the mistake but it was the only option as carriers only offered the phone in midnight blue. It was either that or wait longer [emoji14]
Buy a case or if you prefer to not use a case then get a dbrand and you won't have any finger prints in the back. Win win.
By the way, tip for those getting screen protectors. Get a tempered glass, plastic screen protectors love fingerprints and oil smudges.
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Tempered glass ones are also more likely (though it's not a guarantee) to save your screen in event of a fall. Usually if I see a broken screen with a glass screen protector on it, when I pull that off, the screen itself is fine. The plastic ones however... I see them with broken screens all the time.
@rootSU: Haven't specifically looked for any myself yet, as I use a rugged case. However, I would imagine the Otterbox Alpha glass will probably get it right. If not them, then zNitro.
I actually love my blue Nexus . As for the finger prints scotch tape removes them quite nicely. But most of the time my device is in a clear case.
I chose the Midnight Blue since I had the White 2013 Moto X.
My White Moto X got perma stained in many places from skin, dirt, oil and more. I had it in a case 70% of the time, but didn't help.
I like the way the Cloud White looks. But I'm in the minority for liking the Blue. Not only will I not get a perma stained back on my new Nexus. I actually prefure the looks of MB on this phone.
I also have a Supcase Hybrrid coming in the mail so prints and smudges on the MB will be moot.
TL;DR:
Owning a White phone isn't as cool as you think and has cons in the long run.
Agree, love my midnight blue. Fingerprints aren't an issue if you just care for it and wipe it down once in a while. :good:
What lies in the shadow of the statue?
Sorry... Had too. Love your Avatar =]
Peylix said:
I also have a Supcase Hybrrid coming in the mail so prints and smudges on the MB will be moot.
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I was on the fence about this case, but i just bought it and i love how my midnight blue looks in it
PaisanNYC said:
I was on the fence about this case, but i just bought it and i love how my midnight blue looks in it
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Could you post pictures? I wanna see it more as there are hardly any online. It didn't arrive today so I guess tomorrow.
Peylix said:
What lies in the shadow of the statue?
Sorry... Had too. Love your Avatar =]
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My favorite show of all time.
rootSU said:
Have you found one with a good fit? The bevelled edge of the screen is really nice, not sure how a glass SP will interact with that. Also, I would hope that the glass screen protector isnt fully cut out for the speakers, i.e the glass completely surrounds the speakers from all sides. Does such a protector exist?
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Get the Orzly, my man. It'll meet all of your needs.
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This phone is great! Can't believe it was only $200. I bought it for the girlfriend, put Google now launcher on it, and disabled some bloat. When I first got it though, I was concerned with the screen quality. It didn't look very good and had weird coloring to it. I discovered there was a screen protector already on it when I was cleaning the screen to put a tempered glass screen protector on it and removed it. Wow. The plastic protector that's on there does the device a huge disservice. I understand that some protection is better than none, but it hurts the first impression that people have of the device and feels terrible. After removing it the screen and feel improved a lot. Just thought I'd share in case anyone else doesn't know it's on there.
Hmmm, I did not notice if mine had one or not. I already put another screen protector on it too.
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k9cop said:
Hmmm, I did not notice if mine had one or not. I already put another screen protector on it too.
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Might have double protection. Lol
supremekizzle said:
This phone is great! Can't believe it was only $200. I bought it for the girlfriend, put Google now launcher on it, and disabled some bloat. When I first got it though, I was concerned with the screen quality. It didn't look very good and had weird coloring to it. I discovered there was a screen protector already on it when I was cleaning the screen to put a tempered glass screen protector on it and removed it. Wow. The plastic protector that's on there does the device a huge disservice. I understand that some protection is better than none, but it hurts the first impression that people have of the device and feels terrible. After removing it the screen and feel improved a lot. Just thought I'd share in case anyone else doesn't know it's on there.
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I do changed the screen protector and touch is much response than before .
Its better to get rid factory screen protector .
Lol double protection decreases touch response
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