Are screen protectors really needed on the Epic 4G Touch?

crypt0kiddie · May 16, 2012

Man, I thought I finished posting this but I guess not. Must have forgot to hit submit.

Are screen protectors really needed with Gorilla Glass? I've had them on my last four phones and never thought of not having one but my wife just got an Android and her screen glides like silk. Also, I've noticed it seems much clearer.

How do the glass screens on these phones hold up to scratching?

someguyatx · May 16, 2012

Some have reported issues with scratching. I use one, its cheap protection for your expensive device.

crypt0kiddie · May 16, 2012

I guess my current thinking is that maybe a few light scratches might be an OK trade off to the Zag adding a little blur to the screen, having the tacky non-smooth feeling when I glide my finger across the screen and harder clean-up.

Actually the Zag gets beaten to hell pretty easy. I have marks on it that I can not remove. One could argue that the Zag took the abuse instead of the screen but my thought is that the Zag is softer then the Gorilla Glass so that is why it marks up easier.

I guess I could keep the Zag and never get a scratch on my actual screen but be staring threw more noticeable scratches on the Zag, or maybe have less noticeable scratches on the harder glass and a more clear experience.

Just can't make up my mind and this is my first experience with Gorilla Glass.

88cavalierz24 · May 16, 2012

zagg isnt the only screen protector company, there are many types of protectors also, zagg is soft ive had one, ive also had other that are hard and your finger will just slide across it. Sure you will still get scratches on the protector but if its to many get a new protector and slap it on and have a nice clear screen again. A lot easier then replacing the screen imo.

il buono · May 16, 2012

Zagg sucks. Try steinheil. It's crystal clear, hard to scratch, and smooth. I've had mine on since october and it's still looking good.

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someguyatx · May 16, 2012

eao1991 said:
Zagg sucks. Try steinheil. It's crystal clear, hard to scratch, and smooth. I've had mine on since october and it's still looking good.

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Yep I tried several different brands of both wet and dry and ended up with the steinheil sgp ultra crystal or something like that. Aside from one scratch which I believe would have certainly scratched the phone its good. You cant even tell its there. When I'm done with this phone I plan to sell it and use that money towards my new one. Its easy to sell a phone in excellent condition because it lived in cases and screen protectors.

brooksyx · May 16, 2012

I have cheap eBay screen protector on my phone. I figure I spent $250 on this device might as well at least have a basic case and screen protector on it.

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miketucky350 · May 17, 2012

Yes this phone scratches way to easy!! Its not like the original galaxy s where you could not harm the screen no matter what. I run a zag and I love it! The easiest to install and after a few weeks its real smooth.

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cyrusrocks · May 18, 2012

I don't like them as they make the white areas in apps and websites look terrible with rainbow streaks

dante32278 · May 18, 2012

Steinhall is the way to go. You really can't tell anything is on unless you screw up installation and dust is caught on the screen.

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proxy0 · May 18, 2012

dante32278 said:
Steinhall is the way to go. You really can't tell anything is on unless you screw up installation and dust is caught on the screen.

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How exactly do you not get dust on the screen while installing one of these?

etirkca · May 18, 2012

proxy0 said:
How exactly do you not get dust on the screen while installing one of these?

Step 1

Step 2
Done.

crypt0kiddie · May 18, 2012

etirkca said:
Step 1

Step 2
Done.

So that picture is pretty funny because I have access to a NASA grade clean room here locally!

Actually, my wife is a manager at an international company that builds clean room environments, filtration systems for clean room environments etc. They actually have a couple dozen major government and NASA contracts!

Hey honey, can I come use a test clean room environment to install my screen protector!?

il buono · May 18, 2012

proxy0 said:
How exactly do you not get dust on the screen while installing one of these?

Take a nice hot shower then after you're done all of the dust particles in the bathroom would have settled. Now you have a dust free environment. Hasn't failed me yet.

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LudoGris · May 19, 2012

Or do what I did and buy the phone on release day, never put on a screen cover, and still not have scratches on the screen. Phone goes in pocket, jacket (when it was cold), has been dropped (the rest of the phone has some slight scratches), and travels across the country every week. Screen still holding strong.

Could be lucky, could be gorilla glass. Not sure, don't care. Won't ever use a cover again.

ZaNobey · May 19, 2012

Screen protector is needed even with gorilla glass...

someguyatx · May 19, 2012

cyrusrocks said:
I don't like them as they make the white areas in apps and websites look terrible with rainbow streaks

Only the cheap kind does this

greeneguys · May 20, 2012

eao1991 said:
Take a nice hot shower then after you're done all of the dust particles in the bathroom would have settled. Now you have a dust free environment. Hasn't failed me yet.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda premium

+1 on using the humidity to clear the air, that is a smart idea

knoc · May 21, 2012

Screen scratches easy...my kid put a big mark on my wife's phone and luckily the $2.50 x3 covers took it good..peel it off a
And put on another...purses r bad for phones lmao..same screen protector on mine and its flawless.. dropped couple times still fine..its a god damn 2$ protector its worth every penny and I'd always recommended protecting the screen.. maybe I'll get 20 and put em on my TV and monitor lol

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forcvcr · May 23, 2012

personally i think so, i had my old Epic 4g touch and it had some scratches on the screen. after my screen cracked i got a replacement and now im using a case and screen protector.

Are screen protectors really needed on the Epic 4G Touch?

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