ArmorSuit MilitaryShield Screen Protector

markusf21 · Feb 27, 2012

I wasn't going to use a screen protector with this phone. I ordered a Trident aegis case for mine that came with one. While waiting for it to show up I got a small scratch. You have to look for it, but it's there. Needless to say I use the screen protector now.

Sent from next year on my CM 10ed G-Mobile Galaxy Note 2

starskyrob · Feb 27, 2012

DKfilms13 said:
This is incorrect. Plastic will protect the glass from any random things that would otherwise damage the glass. It is well understood by now that gorilla glass is scratch resistant, not scratch proof. By adding this plastic cover you increase the compression in which an object can penetrate before hitting the screen. This increases the time the object has to transmit it's energy into the phone and by using the formula for kinetic energy (KE=.5mv²) you will notice that it will lower the velocity of impact. This results in a compression which will lower the KE before whatever may scratch the screen actual scratches it, therefore concluding that the screen protector does protect the gorilla glass.

Science

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Kid Poker · Feb 28, 2012

As I always say, it's a hell lot easier and cheaper to replace a screen protector instead of the glass itself. Out of all my phones, I have never handled one without a screen protector, heck even my tablet has one, as well as my MacBook Pro

thisisit123 · Mar 2, 2012

how does this compare with the sgp steinheil ultra clear protectors if anyone knows....

ive had the crystal clear sgp protector for months now and i think its amazing...only prob i had with it was that it somehow got scraped in the middle of the screen once and i had to replace it

SpydaPig · Mar 2, 2012

thisisit123 said:
how does this compare with the sgp steinheil ultra clear protectors if anyone knows....

ive had the crystal clear sgp protector for months now and i think its amazing...only prob i had with it was that it somehow got scraped in the middle of the screen once and i had to replace it

Wouldn't it be a good thing that the screen protector got scraped instead of the screen. I don't see that as being a problem at all.

I'm also using steinheil and have a bunch of scratches on it. Better that than my screen.

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chhan02 · Mar 3, 2012

I'm using a Skinomi screen protector. It's fairly cheap with excellent quality. Clear finish and doesn't distort the screen. I've used it for many phones in the past and it has held up fine, even with harsh working conditions (fast food restaurant, automotive work, etc.). It does attract fingerprints, but nothing too heavy, especially coming from working with cars and greasy foods all the time.

Muff Burner · Mar 21, 2012

fastfed said:
LOL whatever... Mr.Wizard..

Either way, its like putting plastic around a bullet proof glass..

IMO they are not needed anymore at all. Keys,wallet clips, concrete will not scratch the gorilla glass, so anymore more than that is a catastrophic failure that no plastic will really help..

Either way, like I said, some people like to put ugly oil attractive plastic on their phones.. More power to them

You clearly know nothing about physics or gorilla glass so why bother ?

#1 Gorilla glass scratches, it's main purpose is to be more pressure resistant/flexible.

#2 Bullet proof glass is plastic.

#3 Go do some research before you snap back all opinionated. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has one and some stink more than others.

Heff66 · Mar 21, 2012

I work as a CNC machinist, I work with stainless steel and many other hardened alloys such as titanium and hastelloy ... I always have microscopic chips of metal on my hands at work. A screen protector is required for my phone... gorilla glass scratches... honestly. I normally go for whats cheapest because in my environment screen protectors are normally all the same at the end of the day, they become oily and scratched having done a wonderful job protecting my phone.

heyjaygee · Mar 21, 2012

Take it from a Ghost Armor Employee

Using a screen protector on Gorilla Glass works. Ghost Armor doesn't have the orange peel look that Zagg does, and my screen has been in mint condition ever since. The only mark on my screen is on the front-facing camera. It's not covered by the ghost armor screen and somehow acquired a feint hairline scratch. It kind of pisses me off because I'm OCD about my phone but Gorilla Glass isn't scratch-proof, that much I'm sure of.

jets76 · Mar 22, 2012

I don't want to hijack anyone's thread but I gotta rant a bit. I think that screen protectors are bull****. I mean it has gorilla glass, you can barely scratch it. Worse of all, 90% of them create artifacts and make it hard to see a crystal clear image. I had my HTC Desire HD for over an year and work in construction, not a scratch without gorilla glass. I even used to toss it into my pocket with change regularly.

Screen protectors=cash grab

850Mda · Mar 23, 2012

the minute i take my screen protector off i'll get a scratch within 5 minutes knowing my luck. so ill keep using screen protectors....i somewhat cherish my valuables lol

digital4282 · Apr 2, 2012

I repair cell phones for a living, you would be surprised at the amount of scratched, shattered, and just plain worn out Gorrila Glass displays that I have seen. It seems most of the ones I have seen that were scratched were from Women putting them in their purses. I have no idea what they carry in there, but they sure do know how to scratch these things.

BTW, in my opinion so long as you are smart with your phone and don't do anything ridiculous you can probably get away without a screen protector. I don't chance it since I've seen the damage one too many times, but that's me.

jets76 · Apr 2, 2012

digital4282 said:
I repair cell phones for a living, you would be surprised at the amount of scratched, shattered, and just plain worn out Gorrila Glass displays that I have seen. It seems most of the ones I have seen that were scratched were from Women putting them in their purses. I have no idea what they carry in there, but they sure do know how to scratch these things.

BTW, in my opinion so long as you are smart with your phone and don't do anything ridiculous you can probably get away without a screen protector. I don't chance it since I've seen the damage one too many times, but that's me.

I agree with you.

degeneration · Apr 4, 2012

I still go with the argument that no matter how sure I am I won't get a scratch, there is still that chance, and I can replace a screen protector for under 20 bucks.

ardent_phoenix · Apr 5, 2012

Great observations!

I just bought a SGH-T989, and a plethora of accessories along with it. Of all the things I bought for it, I did not think a screen protector was something I needed. This is due to the fact that the LCD's composition substance is named Gorilla Glass. After all, with a name as such, it makes one think that the display is indestructible. However after reading all these posts here, being a man of caution and taking most things with a grain of salt, I have opted to go ahead and buy a good screen protector.
The next thing I can say is that, I have never seen such fervor over such a trivial subject. If you like it, great and if you don't, that's your prerogative. There is no need to get bent out of shape over these little things. Be happy for every day that the sun rises to greet you. We can always just agree to disagree.

drekybaby · Apr 5, 2012

I just feel as why not get one? Cheap, and they are kinda thick.... These screens are to impressive to chance it. I also do construction!

ascar1s · Nov 5, 2012

Romoval

DKfilms13 said:
Giving a quick review of the ArmorSuit Screen protector for the T-Mobile GSII SGH-T989. I got it from Amazon the other day for $9.00 and thought I would help out anyone seeking quality screen protection beyond the gorilla glass.

One further question, to anyone who owns the ArmorSuit: Is it easy to remove, and does it leave a trace when you do?

Gracie!

ascar1s · Dec 18, 2012

ascar1s said:
One further question, to anyone who owns the ArmorSuit: Is it easy to remove, and does it leave a trace when you do?

Gracie!

Haven't tried removing it yet but it's stayed on like a champ so far.

NOXQCS · Dec 21, 2012

fastfed said:
LOL whatever... Mr.Wizard..

Either way, its like putting plastic around a bullet proof glass..

IMO they are not needed anymore at all. Keys,wallet clips, concrete will not scratch the gorilla glass, so anymore more than that is a catastrophic failure that no plastic will really help..

Either way, like I said, some people like to put ugly oil attractive plastic on their phones.. More power to them

I personally use the Dynoflo Liquid Armor as I don't like the feel of plastic on the screen and so far it seems to qork quite well. No scratches other than the one that was made by my keys so yes gorilla glass can be scratched.

You may want to look into how bullet proof glass is made... It's a laminated product wherein layers of glass and plastic are sandwiched one over the other dissipating the force of the projectile.

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