More durable but less shatter proof is a good way to put it. It's not quite gorilla glass quality, but its pretty sturdy and would take a lot of neglect to scratch. I'm more afraid of dropping it now though.
Guide: Remove the Screen Protector for improved clarity, brightness and color palette
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All the positive posts about the after affects of this are so tempting to do it myself... But I'm pretty sure that I'm too clumsy to be trusted with a vulnerable screen 
it'd probably be shattered in a week
it'd probably be shattered in a week
Thanks for the guide. Just removed mine today and put on a matte 3rd party and it is so much easier to see and use.
Getting the corner started to get it off was a pain tho! There were a few times I wanted to stop before really screwing it up, but after about 15 minutes finally got it to pop up off the corner, then it peeled off easy after that.
Getting the corner started to get it off was a pain tho! There were a few times I wanted to stop before really screwing it up, but after about 15 minutes finally got it to pop up off the corner, then it peeled off easy after that.
Confirmed
I did it with a little kitchen knife and I removed it in not even a minute the pulling off was a hard thing to do tough,
I was affraid to pull the sceen in pieces but it didn't so I am happy now.
The only thing is that the glass is rough now but I think that will be gone soon after using it a little more.
Conclusion :
Is it brighter
- Yeah a little.
Is it worth it ?
- After some scratches - Yes.
- Before that - I dont think so.
Smooth ?
- No not exactly.
Cathair ?
- Not anymore
Bye now
I did it with a little kitchen knife and I removed it in not even a minute the pulling off was a hard thing to do tough,
I was affraid to pull the sceen in pieces but it didn't so I am happy now.
The only thing is that the glass is rough now but I think that will be gone soon after using it a little more.
Conclusion :
Is it brighter
- Yeah a little.
Is it worth it ?
- After some scratches - Yes.
- Before that - I dont think so.
Smooth ?
- No not exactly.
Cathair ?
- Not anymore
Bye now
Have any of you guys got a capacitive stylus that you can try with out this factory protector, I'm sure your all aware of the issues with capacitive stylus and the sony tab screen ie their bloody useless ...and it would be interesting to see if the capacitive stylus' worked better without this layer.
I would love to know the answer to this too. That's my primary motivation for removing the screen.
Yes and no..
It is better response, but still does not feel awesome. I tested it in sketchbook mobile, and had so-so results. I adjusted the setting in the app for using a pen input, and it worked better, but still is tough to slide over the glass, requiring more force to maintain contact. Additionally, I found that while drawing lines, the tablet appeared to lag and take a while to display the input.
I am going to install a third party screen protector, and see if that has less friction before I give a full pass/fail.
I just did this tonight and tested it out with my skiva cheap capacitative stylus.
It is better response, but still does not feel awesome. I tested it in sketchbook mobile, and had so-so results. I adjusted the setting in the app for using a pen input, and it worked better, but still is tough to slide over the glass, requiring more force to maintain contact. Additionally, I found that while drawing lines, the tablet appeared to lag and take a while to display the input.
I am going to install a third party screen protector, and see if that has less friction before I give a full pass/fail.
My wife didn't have the patience to wait for an answer on the stylus question, so she removed it to find out for herself. Here's what we found out:
1.) The needle trick.. brilliant! The whole process took a couple of minutes. Use the needle to slowly peel back the plastic. Start at the corner (obviously).
2.) That screen protector is VERY thick and strong. No wonder the stylus input wasn't being picked up properly.
3.) Screen: MUCH BETTER. There is no question. Shouldn't even be up for debate. Right before we took this off, we were looking at photos. More clear, brighter.
4.) Touch input: Dramatically better. I have two stylus (styli?), a cheapo and an expensive one, both work great on it now. Even light strokes with the pen register now. If you need to apply a ton of pressure to draw straight lines, then you need to remove the plastic. Try with Draw Something and SBMX. So. Much. Better.
I'm sure there was a reason Sony put this piece of plastic on, but I feel I'm finally using the tablet to its potential. Pro far outweighs con.
1.) The needle trick.. brilliant! The whole process took a couple of minutes. Use the needle to slowly peel back the plastic. Start at the corner (obviously).
2.) That screen protector is VERY thick and strong. No wonder the stylus input wasn't being picked up properly.
3.) Screen: MUCH BETTER. There is no question. Shouldn't even be up for debate. Right before we took this off, we were looking at photos. More clear, brighter.
4.) Touch input: Dramatically better. I have two stylus (styli?), a cheapo and an expensive one, both work great on it now. Even light strokes with the pen register now. If you need to apply a ton of pressure to draw straight lines, then you need to remove the plastic. Try with Draw Something and SBMX. So. Much. Better.
I'm sure there was a reason Sony put this piece of plastic on, but I feel I'm finally using the tablet to its potential. Pro far outweighs con.
Maybe I was lucky, mine came off within 20 seconds!
Didn't seem to be stuck down much, no sticky residue left behind!
Didn't seem to be stuck down much, no sticky residue left behind!
I used a hook from a dental hygienist - got an edge from one of the rounded edges within seconds and within 20 seconds the thick plastic was pulled off - no residue left at all.
thanks guys!
initial experience confirms screen is much brighter but especially it no longer takes a swipe as a tap, which was my biggest problem to begin with.
I am happy!
another setting mentioned by Kermit33 in another thread:
"Today, I noticed that we have a possibility to set the sensibilty in our settings. Just go to input help (probably not the correct word... mine is german. It's the setting with the hand as a symbol). Within, there is a setting called something like touchscreen gestures. My tablet was default set to short. I changed it and now I don't experience the zoom issue anymore."
the option is actually "accessibility", then "touch and hold delay" - change from short to medium and see what happens
thanks guys!
initial experience confirms screen is much brighter but especially it no longer takes a swipe as a tap, which was my biggest problem to begin with.
I am happy!
another setting mentioned by Kermit33 in another thread:
"Today, I noticed that we have a possibility to set the sensibilty in our settings. Just go to input help (probably not the correct word... mine is german. It's the setting with the hand as a symbol). Within, there is a setting called something like touchscreen gestures. My tablet was default set to short. I changed it and now I don't experience the zoom issue anymore."
the option is actually "accessibility", then "touch and hold delay" - change from short to medium and see what happens
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Did your wife put an other screen protector on it? And if so, how is the stylus experience then?
If not, not too scared of scratches?
Thanks!
Wow, I'd seen this thread before, but I can't believe I took this long to remove the screen protector from my tablet.
The clarity and brightness are much better, as well as the touch response.
The clarity and brightness are much better, as well as the touch response.
Needle was an awesome idea! I'm quite surprised!
And the result is fantastic. Mine got a big scratch in the center... gone.
And the result is fantastic. Mine got a big scratch in the center... gone.
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Question is though, with the Xperia Tablet that has the anti-finger print and splash proofing, will removing this affect that?
Put on new screen protector who care's about little bit more brightness clarity ?
Did even keep screen clean ? Cleaning does same thing.
Did even keep screen clean ? Cleaning does same thing.
I Can See The Screen Protector In My Arc and In My Tablet S, But Not In The Xperia Tablet S
The Xperia Tablet S Has A screen Protector On It?
The Xperia Tablet S Has A screen Protector On It?
My advice, put it off and clean the screen surface with window cleaner and cotton.
Improved touch panel.
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app
Improved touch panel.
Sent from my Sony Tablet S using xda app-developers app
I think the Xperia Tablet doesnt have a screen protector on top, or if it has, its just some very thin film for water proof.. It feels like solid glass when touching it, unlike my Arc S which has this plastic feel to it..
Removed film within short seconds
This thread is a little old, but I've been struggling wether or not to get rid of my Tablet S. I have a love/hate relationship with it. For my gaming uses it's very powerful and fast. But I've been wanting some stylus input on it so bad. I've been trying to remove that factory film on it for months with no luck, until today I took out an Xacto blade, and very carefully, using the blade part to lift the film, it was out in LESS THAN A SECOND! I really suggest anyone else to try it. I'll post pics and feedback soon. I might eventually get another more stylus enabled tab for drawing purposes. NO IPAD....apple has dissapointed me terribly....
This thread is a little old, but I've been struggling wether or not to get rid of my Tablet S. I have a love/hate relationship with it. For my gaming uses it's very powerful and fast. But I've been wanting some stylus input on it so bad. I've been trying to remove that factory film on it for months with no luck, until today I took out an Xacto blade, and very carefully, using the blade part to lift the film, it was out in LESS THAN A SECOND! I really suggest anyone else to try it. I'll post pics and feedback soon. I might eventually get another more stylus enabled tab for drawing purposes. NO IPAD....apple has dissapointed me terribly....
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