Who actually uses screen protectors?

xThe Enforcer · Jan 14, 2011

Just curious how many people on XDA that have the Captivate and actually use one. (If you do, post the name and what you think)

The Gorilla Glass seems pretty tough to scratch. Anyone have any scratches?

boardsportsrule · Jan 14, 2011

got three of them on ebay for $1.60. I like them... Some day when I take it off to sell it my screen will be PERECT, not "only a few small scratches" and bump the selling price up a few bucks.

chasesavestheday · Jan 14, 2011

its gorilla glass you're wasting your 1.60! doesnt scratch.

G-Man. · Jan 14, 2011

$1.60 is a small price to pay just for that little bit of extra insurance... And it is possible to scratch gorilla glass - I did it to my bricked captivate. Thats what happens when you absent mindedly slip your phone into the same pocket your keys are in

xThe Enforcer · Jan 14, 2011

boardsportsrule said:
got three of them on ebay for $1.60. I like them... Some day when I take it off to sell it my screen will be PERECT, not "only a few small scratches" and bump the selling price up a few bucks.

But why would you sell the Captivate! Never! It's amazing,

.

So do you even realize you have a screen protector on? Smooth?

insaneturbo13 · Jan 14, 2011

chasesavestheday said:
its gorilla glass you're wasting your 1.60! doesnt scratch.

this is the stupidest post ive seen all day. it CAN scratch. you have been sold on a product that works really well to prevent scratches better than most.. but still its not perfect, i have slipped my captivate out of one pocket and into another that had a penny in it and it made one small but long scratch.

a screen protector would have easily prevented this from happening....

Dc5e · Jan 14, 2011

I just received 3 screen protectors for $1.57 from ebay today. Just put it on and it's barely noticeable other than a haze while the screen is off.

I got them because I'm afraid scratching my screen. (My screen already has several micro scratches that are only noticeable when light shines on it at odd angles.)

lightninman · Jan 14, 2011

I got the matte body cover from phantomskinz, including a screen protector. I can't tell it's there, and it's really smooth (compared to invisibleSHIELD)

Plus the matte body looks really snazzy

xThe Enforcer · Jan 14, 2011

Nice thanks for the info peeps!

I was looking into getting a case through casemate...

http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Cap...color=20&start=2&cgid=samsung-captivate-cases

And it turns out they give you a screen protector.

neubauej · Jan 14, 2011

I use the ones available at the att stores. I am VERY picky when it comes to these things, this one is crystal clear, and difficult to tell its on there..

After a little practice ( I went through one package just practicing) I am now easily able to get it on without a single bubble or hair in the first try. Best $10 I've spent on a phone accessory.

chasesavestheday · Jan 14, 2011

insaneturbo13 said:
this is the stupidest post ive seen all day. it CAN scratch. you have been sold on a product that works really well to prevent scratches better than most.. but still its not perfect, i have slipped my captivate out of one pocket and into another that had a penny in it and it made one small but long scratch.

a screen protector would have easily prevented this from happening....

well dont put it in a pocket with pennies! solved!

insaneturbo13 · Jan 14, 2011

chasesavestheday said:
well dont put it in a pocket with pennies! solved!

haha yea that would take care of it as well i guess. bu accidents do happen. and thats what protectors are for.

nooomoto · Jan 14, 2011

lightninman said:
I got the matte body cover from phantomskinz, including a screen protector. I can't tell it's there, and it's really smooth (compared to invisibleSHIELD)

Plus the matte body looks really snazzy

Would you mind posting a couple pics? Matte sounds sick!

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rpicaso · Jan 14, 2011

chasesavestheday said:
its gorilla glass you're wasting your 1.60! doesnt scratch.

Right! and the GPS works flawlessly too..

it actually scratches easier than I thought it would. Protectors are a wise investment imo.

bkeaver · Jan 14, 2011

it maybe be scratch resistant but not scratch proof. IMO its foolish to take any unnecessary risks damaging your screen.

Im using SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint screen protectors... installs real easy and durable..

Reefermattness · Jan 14, 2011

bkeaver said:
it maybe be scratch resistant but not scratch proof. IMO its foolish to take any unnecessary risks damaging your screen.

Im using SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint screen protectors... installs real easy and durable..

You are right ANYTHING can be scratched. See here http://www.amfed.org/t_mohs.htm notice quartz (found in sand regularly found in a pocket) and glass are right at the same level....

I have tried SOOO many screen protectors over the years. From the cheepies you buy at the ATT store, to the really expensive full phone wraps. I HATE screen protectors like zagg, ghost armor, etc. Yes they cover your phone, but your phone is going to be ugly, and a pain to use. They are sticky, discolored, and textured... all bad things if you are trying not to notice your protector.

The best thing I have found is REALOOK. They are crystal clear, thin, and hard. It feels like glass, and looks like glass. They are $10 for 2 of them, and I have not even had to use my second skin. I put one on my GFs phone at night and she didnt even know for a week she had a screen protector, until I told her. I also heard the SteinHeil screenies are about the same quality, just more expensive.

jwood55812 · Jan 14, 2011

I actually use a Zagg screen protector, I know a lot of people hate the orange peel look but I don't mind it, it's very smooth under my fingers.

I'm in the boat too where I just keep it on there just in case, and as a matter of fact, it fell in my car the other day, and hit the underside of one of my seats, put a pretty good gouge in my screen protector, i know it would have scratched it if I hadn't had something on.

fluidd · Jan 14, 2011

all of us cappy owners know that it has gorilla glass, but better safe than sorry. I would rather know I have a 100% free of scratches original screen than some small little scuffs on it without one..

i put on a steinheil ultra crystal clear screen protector.. depending on installation (no air bubbles) you hardly even notice it is there unless you look closely at the edges..

matte screen protectors i truly loathe, because it distorts the image and makes it blurry on our superamoled screens.. absolute garbage..

nappent · Jan 14, 2011

I've found the screen protect that comes with all Outterbox cases to be very nice. I think it was the easiest to install. Also I've used Reallook on my wifes Cappy. It feel the same as the Outterbox but you really need to clean the crap out of the glass for it to work well. It's not as forgiving to get the bubbles smoothed out as the Outterbox one...

In any case make sure to use a good glass cleaner before installing one.

Barbarian · Jan 14, 2011

insaneturbo13 said:
this is the stupidest post ive seen all day. it CAN scratch. you have been sold on a product that works really well to prevent scratches better than most.. but still its not perfect, i have slipped my captivate out of one pocket and into another that had a penny in it and it made one small but long scratch.

a screen protector would have easily prevented this from happening....

Agreed. It most certainly can be scratched. I have a scratch on mine. Barely noticeable, only at certain angles and in the light is that noticeable. My phone is still naked but I do plan on getting a case from Otterbox when I can.

Who actually uses screen protectors?

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