Newbie to touchscreen phones

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This is my first ever touchscreen type of phone and am wondering is it really worthwhile getting getting a screen protector for it ?
At the moment it normally sits in my shirt pocket all day at work, also my workplace is not such a place where there is a risk of damage via handling (unless I drop it of course :) )I understand it will keep the fingerprints off the screen but will just go on the protector instead.

Does a screen protector kill some of the image quality of the screen?
What I'm afraid of is if I don't like the screen protector on it and remove it I am going to be left with a sticky residue on the glass screen.
A proper case will be getting bought for it though.

It’s entirely your decision, but having a screen protector will reduce the chances of you accidently scratching or damaging the screen. The Desire is my first touch-screen phone too, but I’ve always used screen protectors in the past - if nothing else, knowing that I can peel off the old protector and apply a new one and keep the screen underneath looking as good as new provides some level of reassurance.

A good screen protector will be almost invisible and should not affect the display quality noticeably at all (an anti-glare one might diffuse the image slightly, but that's the price you pay for reducing reflection). Similarly, there should be no sticky residue when removing them.

I’ve always used Martin Fields screen protectors in the past, but this time around I went for a Brando ultra-clear one and I’m very happy with it. The only slightly tricky bit is avoiding dust and dirt getting in there when sticking the protector on in the first place!

Of course, this is also the first phone I’ve ever had with an exposed glass screen, so perhaps I’m being paranoid as it's probably more resistant to scratches than a plastic one - I’d rather not take the risk though.