[Q] Screen protector

SlightlyAmused · Dec 5, 2010

Sad day in the life of SlightlyAmused. Put the phone in my coat pocket and it happened. One good size scratch down the edge, now it don't bug me too much but I figure it would be best to get a zagg on this bad boy asap. The problem is I cannot find any online!

Does anyone know where I can find some?

Also, for those who use them, will zaggs make my screen feel "draggy" or does it still feel natural?

rafeee2 · Dec 6, 2010

Did you scratch the screen or the phone plastics? The screen's supposed to be scratch proof.

SlightlyAmused · Dec 6, 2010

The screen. I have read that if there is sand between a credit card or something it can happen. I think its just resistant and not proof.

ZootHornRollo · Dec 6, 2010

I had a Zagg on my N900 and it did feel a little rubbery/draggy. Either you get used to it or it wears off, not sure which but the feeling goes away.

I really want to find a screen protecter that is exactly like the ones supplied with the HTC Hermes and Kaiser in the box. Best screen protectors i ever had. Barely even noticed they were there and they lasted the time i had the phones.

SlightlyAmused · Dec 6, 2010

I found a review on Steinheil protectors and they look good. Sadly they don't have any for Defy. Oh well, maybe next month.

Just be careful around sand and hard surfaces.

I have read alot online so far that people have scratched the glass on other devices with gorilla with only sand in their pocket or on the beach face down. Everything else doesn't seem to effect it.

elysir · Dec 6, 2010

Hi,

for my Defy, i ordered Vikuiti (TM) DQC-160 3M
I hope it works well

SlightlyAmused · Dec 6, 2010

DING!

Looks great and the reviews are all pretty good. The whole finger print thing dosnt really bother me as I usually wipe it off after I use it, or during it (hard to play casino kid 2 with finger prints imo).

Hopefully it covers a little of the scratch I have on the screen

Thanks!

trueCrusader · Dec 7, 2010

and you believed them?

rafeee2 said:
Did you scratch the screen or the phone plastics? The screen's supposed to be scratch proof.

hmmm, those that believe that Corning Gorilla Glass is scratch proof are gullible, and mislead by Motorolas claim that the Defy is dust scratch and water therefore life proof, I have a Samsung Preston here that begs to differ thanks to the dirty big diagonal scratch down it's face
and I also have a still camera that Olympus swears to be "waterproof" despite the angry protests of almost everyone else who bought one which just goes to show you can never believe what a company says about their product
if you're wise you would fit a screen protector to it the very moment you unbox it like I did with my Sex1
and will do with my new Defy When I get it
(decision made!)

disturkis4u · Dec 12, 2010

I wish realook made them for the defy. They are by far my favorite

Sent from my DEFY using XDA app

Higgsy · Dec 12, 2010

imo phone never feels as responsive with a screen protector on - I have always used them when I had non touch screen phones, and when I got my Hero I tried a number of different ones and always felt they weren't working very well, when I just decided to start using it without one, it felt like a different phone. I haven't bothered with the Defy, not because of the scratch proof claims. I think the best defence is just to get in the habit of putting it in an empty pocket etc.

disturkis4u · Dec 12, 2010

I feel the same about them until I put a realook protector on my vibrant. It's pretty awesome.

Sent from my DEFY using XDA app

shreky13 · Dec 14, 2010

One I found in my search for protectors was skinomi have it ordered but still waiting.

DeathJester · Dec 14, 2010

Why not put your phone in an empty pocket? Hell, I did that with my dumbphones before touchscreen was a readily available feature.

Plus, isn't putting a screen protector on Gorilla Glass like putting tissue paper over kevlar?

elysir · Dec 14, 2010

for what little protection
where work is always better ... and is not an office
if you happen to a simple scratch , throw away the tissue paper

SlightlyAmused · Dec 15, 2010

I am so used to just tossing it in my pocket that I dont really think about whats in there. When I rocked my BB9700 I would always throw it in the holster and I think I will be looking around tomorrow for either a generic screen protector or case for the phone.

I must admit the phone can take a beating.

superfastmonkey · Dec 21, 2010

I got a couple of decent sized scratches from a lighter in my pocket within 3 days (the perils of smoking!).
I just received my skinomi a couple of days ago and am most impressed so far. Using the wet one, I have no bubbles and cannot see the scratches now. It feels smooth on the finger, shows less finger prints and I have lost no accuracy. I will be interested to see how well the self healing thing works, as every other cover I have used ends up covered in scratches within a week.
I will post how it holds up over time

SlightlyAmused · Dec 22, 2010

superfastmonkey said:
I got a couple of decent sized scratches from a lighter in my pocket within 3 days (the perils of smoking!).

I can understand that. My new years resolution is to quit smoking.....year 15 of failed new years. I'm starting to think this whole "sticking to it" isnt for me.

superfastmonkey · Jan 8, 2011

I've had the skinomi on for a few weeks now. It is the most impressive protector I have ever seen.
I can't see the original scratch, nor can I see fingerprints much. I can see better in light and it feels better than the gorilla glass- smooth but rubbery with no grab. It is as responsive as stock and has no dulling effect on the screen.
I do have some scratches-more like pits from having it in my pocket with keys and a lighter and other stuff while climbing around at work. I realized I had my full bodyweight on it and I feared I would crack the glass, and it's hard to describe how I knew I had given it way beyond normal abuse, and I have cracked a screen before with half the pressure- these pits haven't gone away so I ordered another one without hesitation even though I can only notice them on angles, and even then not much (I could have gone for the lifetime warranty replacement but I feel I really pushed it beyond its purpose, and it's too much hassle -with the GET25 discount it's only $8 anyway, and I was getting one for my wife's Desire that I gave her when I got the Defy). If I had my Desire in my pocket that day, I would guarantee it would have cracked.
I can see no other scratches, and one's I have had just fade away in days, as it is self healing.

no clue · Feb 11, 2011

Does anyone know if there is any good "anti-finger print" screen protector?

The finger print just drive me nuts...

waypoint · Feb 11, 2011

The anti-glare one from PDAir works a hoot!

no clue said:
Does anyone know if there is any good "anti-finger print" screen protector?

The finger print just drive me nuts...

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