Do screen protectors really help?

kimtyson · Mar 6, 2012

^^^ Sorry, couldn't keep my ADD focused on the long post.

I don't think a screen protector hurts but I also don't think they are mandatory with the Gorilla Glassed Inspire. I have been nude for a couple of months and no sign at all of wear. It's all a matter of what kind of care, and use, you subject the device to. Are you in construction? Do you pocket your device? Just use common sense but it is a strong piece of glass.

Hunt3r.j2 · Mar 6, 2012

Helps with keeping away the ocd hairline scratches that inevitably build up over the life of the phone.

kraze1994 · Mar 9, 2012

I would say they do, yes.

I cannot imagine using my phone without one, dirty fingers and the occasional drop on cement. Definitely worth the 50 cents for one.

ericpbritt · Mar 9, 2012

I have the Zagg protector on mine and it has done very well. Kinda suck not getting to see how really nice the screen is though. One suggestion, iof you keep the phone in you pocket, keep the screen facing your leg so you dont crack the screen bumping into stuff, and dont put anything in that pocket.

inspire4gfreak · Mar 18, 2012

worth every dime spent on them

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and yes, advice ericpbritt gave you is very useful

RootTheNoob · Mar 19, 2012

I've never had one, I take care of my phones though. I've never gotten one large or visible scratch on my screen, I don't like the feeling of screen protectors or the look, you never see the full resolution/niceness of the phone. But if you're clumsy and put your phone in pockets with other items or carry it around within your purse and etc. Just get one, then it is a good investment.

sportscrazed2 · Mar 20, 2012

I don't use one and i only have one tiny scratch. i've dropped it granted on carpet, used it as a flashlight under car seat with lots of dust and crap, and got it stuck between couches metal frame and yet it's still only has one unnoiceable scratch. i say you don't need one but then again fingerprints are starting to drive me crazy and they are dirt cheap on places like ebay

dylando808 · Apr 15, 2012

screen protectors have saved my butt on many occasions where i put my phone in my pocket and some sand gets in there (i live near a beach). but recently i took it off because it was just too scratched up but didn't bother to replace it because i'm loving the feeling of glass. so i may keep it this way for while.

MM57677 · May 21, 2012

They are probably effective in certain situations but I took mine off after a few weeks because it makes the screen harder to see. Just my preference.

Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

jkm2282 · May 22, 2012

MM57677 said:
They are probably effective in certain situations but I took mine off after a few weeks because it makes the screen harder to see. Just my preference.

Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

Same here. I like my phone without a case and a screen protector. Should probably get a screen protector but I tried a couple and didn't really liked them.

PickledJaW · Jul 16, 2012

I personally always use a screen protector on my phones. I pretty much plan on having them for a while and I just want to make sure I don't have scratches. Between my pocket and my desk at work, there are plenty of chances for something to scratch it. I feel better knowing I at least have something on there.

mikea29 · Jul 28, 2012

I always start out with a case and screen protector. Eventually though, as the phone gets older, I will remove the case, and then finally the screen protector. By the time I notice scratches, it is time to get a new phone. If you are clumsy, I definitely recommend getting one

Intellectua1 · Jul 28, 2012

I never use screen protectors or cases.. I don't drop my phone cause its always either in my hand or pocket and if its in my pocket nothing else goes in that pocket so it doesn't get scratched

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note I717 running Paranoid Android v4.1 Jellybean...

ghostryder12 · Jul 30, 2012

Intellectua1 said:
I never use screen protectors or cases.. I don't drop my phone cause its always either in my hand or pocket and if its in my pocket nothing else goes in that pocket so it doesn't get scratched

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note I717 running Paranoid Android v4.1 Jellybean...

Pretty studly there. That's great that you can get around accidents. Sweet:beer:

Sent from my Inspire 4G

scorpiopantera · Jul 30, 2012

Intellectua1 said:
I never use screen protectors or cases.. I don't drop my phone cause its always either in my hand or pocket and if its in my pocket nothing else goes in that pocket so it doesn't get scratched

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Note I717 running Paranoid Android v4.1 Jellybean...

+1

I have never used a screen protector either. The only reason I use a case is because I like my case. Lol

Meurdar · Aug 3, 2012

i would have to recommend the one that comes with otter box its really clear and has held up great

andrews317 · Aug 20, 2012

I have used screen protector since I got my Inspire (1 year ago). I've changed it three times, and in every change I notice my screen is just perfectly clean. My screen protectors do receive a lot of damage during time, even when I always carry my phone on my pocket without anything else in the same pocket and with a hard case. Changing screen protectors three times in a year doesn't really bothers me at all.

dobriy · Aug 21, 2012

I find the screen protectors distort colors and making it harder to read the text, also they make the touch sensor a bit less sensitive.
So when my phone is in my hand or pocket I don't use any protection, as usually it's pretty safe (you just have to remember not to put the keys in the same pocket as the phone

. But when the phone goes somewhere else (e.g. backpack etc) I use the Seidio Holster - it protects the front (i.e. the screen) very well and also sometimes is useful if I am wearing jeans - it allows to strap the phone to the belt as getting the phone out of jeans pocket can be quite tricky.

nbeerbower · Aug 22, 2012

I think I use these:
http://www.amazon.com/Inspire-Screen-Protector-Premium-2-Pack/dp/B0059MIV7S/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_0_1

And they're awesome. I feel like the touch surface is better and has more grip and it doesn't affect color or brightness at all. And it's good to know my screen is safe!

jhpianist · Aug 22, 2012

Get Ghost Armor. I've had it for a year now and 2 devices and they replaced it for free with the insurance replacement.

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