How reliable is the gorrila glass?

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Sarius24

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Hey guys, I just took my screen protector off today because it was getting dirty. But im wondering, can I really just go without the screen protector? How reliable is the gorrilla glass on this thing? I wonder if Rogers even put gorilla glass on the captivate phones. Anyway, what are peoples experiences without using a screen protecotr?
 
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jack man

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i was wondering the same thing a while back then i found this:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=912515
Lots of people sharing their experience.

I always use a screen protector because I know one day I will get rid of this phone and I want it looking perfect. The gorilla glass will scratch.
 

Nelimungous

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No protection on my cappy. Been in my pocket with keys. Looks brand new.

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Sarius24

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No protection on my cappy. Been in my pocket with keys. Looks brand new.

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Lol i dont get it, people are saying they do get screatchs from keys and some people dont. Anyway somehow I reached into my desk and discovered I had saved 2 extra screen protectors.....so i guess im gonna use them anyway.
 

Born2BeMild

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I've dropped my phone and had it in my pocket with keys and coins. Just a cleaning with a cloth to clear finer prints and smudges and the screen looks brand new.

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tazman171

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After almost 14 months use including dropping it on pavement several times (always find your phone before you get out of your truck :eek: ), throwing it in my front pocket with keys, etc., I have two or three tiny scratches that you have to look for.

Pretty impressed with the durability but I also consciously avoid doing the previously mentioned "oops" actions. :cool:
 

mwilhelm

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Never have used a screen protector, throw it into my pocket - "usually" without keys or coins. My screen looks the same as the day I brought it home - wonderful stuff this gorilla glass.

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studacris

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i have used the generic screen protectors, that are super cheap but dont cover the entire front of the screen just fits over the display area, i took that off a few days ago cause i realized the ares not covered (the top and bottom) are completely new looking. finger prints and smudges a a P.I.T.A. but the glass feels SOOO smooth compared to the protector...


btw this is a question...they usually go in the Q&A section....
 

Verrigan

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I took scissors to my screen.. Pretty good, too.. Scratched that thing, and even heard some 'scratching' 'oh no, I musta scratched it' sounds while doing it.. It came out completely clean.

I have also dropped it from about 6 feet, having it land on a corner.. and all it did was put a dent in the corner.. (This happened a couple of times)

This phone is almost indestructible.
 

dirtbagg

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Oct 9, 2010
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No screen protecter here and has been threw some crap and.looks.brand new...my sis had one but in my own opionion it took away from the badass display

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xThe Enforcer

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ninjuh

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I stopped using screen protectors on my cappy almost a year ago

I have one SLIGHT scratch that you really have to look for.

Don't set it on table tops screen faced down(that's just dumb)
Make it a rule of thumb to keep your phone in a pocket for itself with nothing else in it
Just take care of it, the rest takes care of itself.
 

punisher2008

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Almost been a year now with no screen protector just some surface scratches but nothing major. As for screen protectors go i hate them. They collect dust and scratch super easily well worth it if you dont have a phone with gorilla glass but not worth it with the captivate.

Just wish they had made the body out of something else because it scratches real easy but a simple $1 case fixed that
 

artvandalay22222

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Can't stand screen protectors. Have had no scratches yet. I work construction often digging trenches, and have pulled my phone our of my pocket that was full of sand and rocks. Still looks brand new.

I do use a body glove case because without it, I have a hard time holding the phone

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flintdragon

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Mine's naked too and it looks brand new. But there are scratches nevertheless. Micro ones that most lighting doesn't seem to reveal. It's weird but here in the office, I can't see any scratches at all. Good lighting. But when I use it at church, for some reason, the overhead lights show tons of scratches.
 

Hurricane Andrew

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May 25, 2009
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No screen protector, just the Body Glove Mirage skin shown here: http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Mirage-Samsung-Captivate/dp/B0040M7H96

I generally throw it in the pocket opposite the one with my keys, but it does get thrown in with other stuff, like sunglasses, usb sticks, etc. Had it for over a year now and no scratches. Very resilient. Protectors definitely take away from the beauty of the screen, but it really depends on how hard you are on your phone.
 

Barbarian

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No screen protector here. I somehow have a scratch on the screen though. Not sure how that happened but it isn't too noticeable and life goes on.
 

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    i was wondering the same thing a while back then i found this:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=912515
    Lots of people sharing their experience.

    I always use a screen protector because I know one day I will get rid of this phone and I want it looking perfect. The gorilla glass will scratch.

    That OP is the man.

    Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA Premium App
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    Can't stand screen protectors. Have had no scratches yet. I work construction often digging trenches, and have pulled my phone our of my pocket that was full of sand and rocks. Still looks brand new.

    I do use a body glove case because without it, I have a hard time holding the phone

    Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using Tapatalk