screen protector. Yay or Nay?

Do you have a Screen protector installed?

  • Yes, Can't go without one

    Votes: 69 28.8%
  • No, I like my screen naked

    Votes: 168 70.0%
  • Other like Crystalusion

    Votes: 3 1.3%

  • Total voters
    240
Search This thread

Vashypooh

Senior Member
Jun 29, 2010
411
601
38
Grand Rapids, MI
Realook just started offering their screen protectors.

I use them on everything, and now my nexus 10 included.

Crystal clear, and fits the screen almost perfectly, so much so it can be a pain to get on right.
 

Low_Key_13

Member
Jul 11, 2010
13
2
Paranoia kicked in so I covered mine today, even though its always in its leather holder.

I'm useless at even putting them on my galaxy nexus, so I paid the dude at the local mid-mall phone chop shop to install, best $10 I spent in a while!

Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD
 

Blaze03

Senior Member
Apr 19, 2009
138
13
So I decided to put a screen protector and decided to go with skinomi and to my surprise I managed to get a really perfect placement and the screen looks great!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
 

syraz

Senior Member
Jul 14, 2010
79
5
Portland
Naked as all my android devices
never had an issue to need one, out of going throught 5 phones never had a problem with going naked on all of them
 

Grimthorr

Member
Dec 27, 2012
27
11
England, UK
hughesbox.co.uk
I wasn't going to get a screen protector for mine but it's never been naked because I still haven't removed the one that came pre-applied to it in the box. I've even cut off the little tab on the top-right so it looks & acts like a real screen protector. It was free & already applied so why remove it if you're just going to try and fit one yourself anyway? Crystalusion Liquid Glass does sound interesting though.
 
Last edited:

rfulcher

Member
Apr 12, 2012
20
6
Nexus 7 (2013)
I wasn't going to get a screen protector for mine but it's never been naked because I still haven't removed the one that came pre-applied to it in the box. I've even cut off the little tab on the top-right so it looks & acts like a real screen protector. It was free & already applied so why remove it if you're just going to try and fit one yourself anyway? Crystalusion Liquid Glass does sound interesting though.

Have to agree; these liquid preparations do sound interesting. But I'd be willing to be that they're all some sort of siloxane derivative (aka Rain-X). And I'd also be willing to wager that Rain-X is way less expensive, particularly if you've already a bottle of it in your garage. I bet they'd also make life interesting if you applied one then decided to put a conventional protector on shortly after without buffing the liquid protector film off.

But here's my only other concern: if a piece of silica sand / hard metal / whatever comes at your screen, do we all _really_ believe that a few-nanometers-thick coating of siloxane is going to avoid a scratch??

These liquid-only screen protectors, I think, probably have some benefit as far as fingerprints go, but I highly doubt that any of them have one iota of strength against a true mechanical scratch.

Comments?
 

jerryp7

Senior Member
Feb 20, 2011
408
56
Front Royal, VA
You're totally correct. All RainX does is help keep fingerprints off. I'm not concerned with scratches. My fingertips are pretty smooth and I never subject it to a hard stare. I don't use my tablet anywhere there would be danger of physical harm.

Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda premium
 

Tomatoes8

Senior Member
Jun 10, 2012
623
121
No point really. I use screen protectors on my phones because those go everywhere and in and out of pockets, bang on tables, friends handle them, occasionally goes in my gf's purse etc.

My tablet? Just goes into my micro fiber padded netbook bag so I don't need a screen protector.

Maybe if I had a 7 inch tablet.
 

rfulcher

Member
Apr 12, 2012
20
6
Nexus 7 (2013)
This weekend I installed a 3M Natural View screen protector on my 10. It's supposed to make fingerprints fade over time (big deal) but also promised a ”crystal clear” appearance in a dry-application film. That was the main selling point for me. It was also available at my local Staples, at a price well below the Zagg hanging next to it on the shelf.

Impressions-- actually, it's quite good! All the usual caveats apply with dust and such, so be prepared to deal with peeling back as you go to deal with bubbles. But the overall clarity is excellent. It's slightly draggy, but nothing close to the Zagg I have on my Rezound. It also covers both the front cam and the light sensor, and I've seen no ill effects from either.

All in all, better than a ”3-fer” cheapo protector. Worth a look see if you're dubious about a wet-app or a cheaper dry-app protector.

Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium HD app
 

NLPUNITED

Senior Member
Aug 11, 2012
210
9
Montreal
My N10 is naked because it never leaves my house and i have no kids.

My N4 is currently naked and i love the screen feeling. Had my SGS2 in a screen protector for a year and never noticed till I got my N4 how much I missed the naked feeling of a phone screen. Have a spigen on order and will be my last try. If I dont like it il just keep it naked and enjoy 100% of my phone till the next nexus is out.

Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda app-developers app
 

badhabit_wb

Senior Member
Jan 17, 2013
162
37
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Whatcha guys think about the Armorsuit shield protector?



It's what i'm using now and it does a good job.It will get deformed a bit if you carry it in your back pocket or in a pocket with keys but it holds up well and is easy to install. I put the Ringbo ultimate clear on my s3 and it is a lot tougher but it's also a lot thicker. It's also harder to get on without dust or lint under it. It depends on which you prefer but i like the armorsuit the best. i was talking about my s4 in my pocket. i've also had it on my nexus since i got it and I love it on that.Best case i've used overall.
 
Last edited:

jerryp7

Senior Member
Feb 20, 2011
408
56
Front Royal, VA

It looks as good as any and seems like a reasonable price but they all remind me of covering suede furniture with plastic. After the springs are all worn out and you have to replace the basic piece, it looks brand new but you have missed the comfort and feel the original and specifically designed material. I seems to be replacing my devices about every 2 years so why should I not just USE it. I protect my tablet with an i-Blson case.
 

abejoker

Senior Member
Jan 26, 2012
170
14
It looks as good as any and seems like a reasonable price but they all remind me of covering suede furniture with plastic. After the springs are all worn out and you have to replace the basic piece, it looks brand new but you have missed the comfort and feel the original and specifically designed material. I seems to be replacing my devices about every 2 years so why should I not just USE it. I protect my tablet with an i-Blson case.

So basically it is better to have a case and no screen protector for you? Seems reasonable.

Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
 

Top Liked Posts

  • There are no posts matching your filters.
  • 1
    Will be putting a Ghost Armor (screen only) on this week when it comes in, got a kiosk in Calgary to order it in.

    I've never been a fan of Ghost Armor - they've always been super rubbery in texture which is a huge turn off.

    I put the SGP screen protector on and I like it. I don't notice a drop in quality at all as it's not a matte protector. With that said fingerprints are just as bad as the naked screen.

    www.spigen.com

    Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

    I've used SGP products before and heard good things about their screen protectors but they seem rather pricey.

    Naked :) But Crystalusion does sound very interesting...

    Edit: It sounds really interesting actually :) I almost want to buy it and just put it all over my entire Nexus 10, but would it affect the grip-ability of the back too much?

    to be honest, i can't go on with an unprotected device, like yourself i just read about this crystalusion for the first time ever and it does sound pretty amazing, could anybody who's used this liquid glass please care to share their input about it please?

    to you both, here is this thread I found on xda about the same, maybe you'll get an idea of what people have felt after using it. This is apparently the US equivalent.

    EDIT: I found it on sale at ncix Canada for about $15

    It seems to be about $21 to order it ($18 off ebay); seems like a 1-pack-1-device kind of thing though... (I have quite a few things I'd love to use it on, but can't really spend around $20 per device though)

    I emailed the manufacturer of Crystalusion about my concern with the rubber back grip; hopefully they respond with something positive though :)

    one use per pack is indeed a bummer but then again so are all screen protectors.
    1
    How stupid can one be to not cut away the top right corner flap and use the original protector without hindering the experience?
    1
    Although economical, the plastic screen that comes with the nexus 10 probably won't protect against scratches. But it could work if you're careful

    Sent from my Nexus 10 using xda premium
    1
    Naked. I've never, ever used a protector for any of my devices and the glass on them was/is like factory new. Even my Nexus S 4G which is in and out of pockets is flawless. I've always considered them a waste of money on modern glass and through six devices now I've yet to be proven wrong..

    That is like saying "I've never had an accident in my life, so I will not buy car insurance."
    You can't plan to avoid an accident - someone else could smash into you!

    I used to not bother with screen protectors as I changed devices frequently, till I scratched one of my screens. Scratches affect resale value, so depending on how and where I use which device, I may install a screen protector.

    The screen that got scratched was Gorilla Glass. When I got my S3 which has GG2, I didn't install a screen protector. There is now a nice scratch on it. Same thing happened to a friend - deep scratches.

    http://imageshack.us/a/img802/6259/20120715131719edit.jpg

    But just like car accidents, it depends on how and where you use your device. If you only drive on quiet country roads at low speeds, insurance may be unnecessary. If you can avoid things like sand or diamond rings, both of which can scratch gorilla glass, a screen protector might be unnecessary. It's cheap insurance though.
    1
    I'm certainly not one of the "most" you speak of. If my screen were to get a little scratch on it I doubt I would notice. To me it's like the clear covers that my mom put on the living room furniture. It protects the upholstery from damage but it also prevents one from appreciating the beauty and feel of the actual fabric. And then the springs and padding wear out or the style becomes outdated so you take off the plastic and you have a broken down piece of furniture that looks great for the thrift shop. Of course, plastic covered or not I wouldn't sit in it with tools sticking out of my pocket or with lots of dirt and grime on my clothes. I'd rather enjoy the beauty and color as the designer intended.

    I'm not sure if furniture covers are really a legitimate comparison here :p

    My screen cover is almost indistinguishable from the original surface. Pair this with the fact that the tablet lives in a case and the edges wouldn't be visible anyway (not that they are apparent or obvious otherwise) and the point is moot.

    As far as the feel? I have found the surface to be slicker than before and easier to use because of the screen protector I chose. I use swype style inputs, so the comparison for me was like night and day. Without the cover, it was more effort to slide a finger around without encountering noticeable friction.

    They may not be for everybody, but I think they are a pretty great way to protect an expensive device without any significant drawbacks.

    Sent from my Nexus 10 using XDA Premium HD app