Do you use a screen protector for your note?

Mike Philippens · May 22, 2012

I never used a screenprotector on my HTC Desire for two years, but decided on buying one for my Note. I'm glad I did. Let the pictures tell the story (mine is on the left

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(the case is a CaseMate Tough)

It's a Steinheil Ultra Fine. As you can see in the pictures, it helps reduce reflections a lot. I find it very anoying that you can use the device like a shaving/makeup mirror. It's distracting.

Also, the Steinheil Ultra Fine is not affected by fingerprints at all. If you have very greasy fingers (let's say you wiped your sweaty forehead) you see it a bit, but that is easily wiped away with you finger. No problem at all.

I'm not paid by Steinheil, I'm just very satisfied with the screenprotector. In a way the Note is better with the screeny, because you slide more easily over the screen. Without it, you sometimes have a bit too much grip with your finger.

If you like the ultra-bright colour, don't use this protector, because it makes the screen a bit more matte. I don't mind, functionality and ease of use are key for me.

vampireblood · May 22, 2012

I use an economic screen protector but it's really good

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TopOfNewYork · May 22, 2012

I had an hd2 i beat up
never used a screen protector no sctratches

same w note its gorilla glass its difficult 2 scratch
ur screen protector is ez 2 scratch
seeing a scratch our screen protector doesnt mean it stopped anything from scratching ur phone...its not diamond proof but u can grind ur keys into ur screen and it shouldnt scratch easily most may disagree me but the screen protector is redundant 2 me and a waste of money and fun bc of ita negative effect on the touch screen expirience. I dunno maybe the finger grease issue makes it a good idea...

I dont even use a case i go naked and theres nothing BUT concrete around me lol

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MrDSL · May 22, 2012

I never use them..screen still perfect..I either use my seido case with holster or yoobao slim.

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eug3n91 · May 23, 2012

NOPE!

Hate screen protectors, hate the feeling, the distortion (except from the really expensive ones), hate everything about them.

Had my Note 8 months now in a slim back case, NO scratches, AT ALL, I did NOT expect that, especially since my Ace and S2 got scratched quite bad having been kept in previous similar conditions

All I did was try not to be a moron and slip it in my pocket with sandpaper or keys or stuff like that...

It also took one drop screen-down on the train, from the seat to the floor and it hasn't got a single thing on it. The fact that my screen is disgustingly greasy most of the time might've helped as well....

meomeo986 · May 23, 2012

Better be save than sorry. Like most of you, I hate screen protector till my iPad2 screen got scratch, even when i protect it with smart cover. I believe it was becos of dust...

clandestino123 said:
Bought 2x sgp ultra. Tried in vain to fit them on the phone but found it impossible to do so without getting dust trapped.

So I threw them both away, and looking back, I'm glad I did.

I just keep it in one pocket and don't put anything else in there with it.

That's what I got for my Note. Took me just 5 min (after create some kind of "fog" in the bathroom to get rid of dust in the air). Measure it first on the phone so you know how it should be on, pay attentions especially to it conners and around home button - speaker etc... and remember those positions. Then, tear the nylon on the backside of the protector just 1/3 way down, and align it exactly how you want it tobe on either top or bottom of the phone. When satisfied, just tear it off and apply the rest.

Now you should see some dust underneath, just dont panic. Use the stickers they provided, one on the protector near where the dust are, leave abit out so you can lift that part of the protector up, then use another sticker and stick it on the dust (either on the screen or the protector itself) to remove it, and lie it down again, see if it gone. You can then use a creditcard or similar to push bubble out of the way. Remember that bubble which got dust inside can not be push out, but using the method I mentioned about to remove it.

My screen now look perfect, seriously I put it next to my friend phone which doesnt protected, and there's no diff at all! If you want, I can post pics, but it gonna be weird as you guys gonna say there's no protector on it at all.

So, I know some of you hate it because of those annoying bubbles or ugly matte protectors, but just buy a good quality clear protector, and with a lillte patience you can protect your beloved phone, so why not?

tbong777 · May 23, 2012

intolaomair said:
I have a screen protector currently, but I'm thinking of taking it off.

What do you guys think? Are you folks using a screen protector?

I don't use them and here's proof.....LOL I hate them and yeah Gorilla glass can scratch. But the tools in my garage aren't spotless either. Nasty Smudge scratches and a small scratch. I am sure there will be a few more before I am done with this Note.

birdfish · May 23, 2012

jimmod said:
I don't use screen protector because I want the best touch experience

me too

voyager_s · May 23, 2012

I used one on my nexus s for about 4 months I think. Anyway I took it off after those months and never went back.

Obviously you have to be careful at all times with any handset to keep it in good condition. Anyway I have never used a screen protector on any of my devices since over a year ago and so far so good. The screen is just better without one. Clearer and brighter with more pop in the colours. There's no comparison really and I saw that after using one on my nexus for a few months. If you first put it in you won't always notice at first, but after months or weeks of usage you will see the difference when you take it off.

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slee88 · May 23, 2012

not using at all on my note... had it on previous phones though... i find gorilla glass itself is good enough for me

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lexid01 · May 23, 2012

i never use the screen protection, but now i have some tiny scratches after using it for 8 month + any idea how i can get rid of those tiny scratches? polish?

KapWorldDevp2 · May 23, 2012

I use Screen protector for my Note if I pick out the protector then screen will get full of accidental scratches and finger prints on it and then screen will look so dirty.

tdodd · May 23, 2012

Pume said:
So you are saying you never have dust or sand particles in your pockets as those bastards are the ones scratching the screens. Keys or coins won't do it as they're softer than your phone's screen.

Pocket lint does not seem to cause a problem. The pockets I put my phone into are either in cargo pants/shorts, with a velcroed or buttoned flap over the top, and pretty much reserved exclusively for the phone, or a zippered Gore-Tex jacket pocket.

As for "sand", WTF would I put that in my pockets? I don't live in a desert or work on the beach or a building site. I have been to a beach with the phone, but sand did not leap up and attack the phone or enter my pockets by magic.

Zamboney · May 23, 2012

Had my baby for six months now and without any protection or scratches. Have dropped her several times on the floor screen down but not a single scratch! Awesome glass in the Note.

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tdodd · May 23, 2012

Just to add to my previous post(s), here's how my Note looks after 6.5 months without a screen protector - not a mark on it....

lexid01 · May 23, 2012

how you got so many icons on the screen?

spacetaxi · May 23, 2012

lexid01 said:
i never use the screen protection, but now i have some tiny scratches after using it for 8 month + any idea how i can get rid of those tiny scratches? polish?

I don't think that any scratches on the screen can be polished "away". About a year ago there were some tiny scratches on the screen of my Galaxy S. By putting on a screen protector they became completely invisible.

tdodd · May 23, 2012

lexid01 said:
how you got so many icons on the screen?

I'm running ICS LPY ROM, rooted with the temp CWM method and with DPI set to 240 using ROM Toolbox Lite. That shrinks the icons, making room to add many more if required.

I have Apex Launcher, which allows the number of rows and columns of icons to be adjusted in order to make best use of the new, unleashed real estate.

This really lets the Note shine, and allows it to show its true potential. Here's how my the home screen of my previous phone (also running at 240 DPI) looks. Hardly room to swing a cat on that screen.

...

lexid01 · May 23, 2012

thanks for the info, i even cant feel it with my finger but with the pen i can feel it just a bit... cheers lexid01 i will try it with some mobile-screen-polish soon and let you guys know...

musashiro · May 23, 2012

the one i use

http://ishield.ph/

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