Is a screen protector necessary?

[mhays705]

I got this tablet for Christmas. I was curious if a screen protector is truly needed since a tablet doesnt go through the same abuse as a phone.

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[Reilly1812]

I don't use it for anything. Better response and better display. Just have to be careful.

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[mhays705]

Thats what i was thinking. I already baby the hell out it

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[wetbiker7]

I use screen protectors on all my devices. After applying the screen protector to my tf300t, I can tell no noticeable change in touch screen response.

Over time, no matter how much you try and baby the device, the screen will accumulate scratches. A screen protector is a good investment IMO.

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[johnnyk75]

for the price they are in englant £3 for 2 its a no brainer, put on well you will never notice its on , thats untill you scratch it , scratch the screen itself the scratch can not be removed remember we dont have gorrila glass

 

[dsf3g]

I don't use a screen protector. If I used a stylus frequently I might, but I almost exclusively use my finger. It's a lot easier not to realize there's some potentially damaging grit between a stylus and the screen. A lot less likely between your finger and the screen.

 

[Evan_]

How long does a screen protector usually stay on?

 

[wetbiker7]

How long does a screen protector usually stay on?

They can last quite awhile. I've had them last on my phone for months.

Another thing as whether or not to use a screen protector, once you see the scratches starting to show up on the protector, you'll be glad that you applied one.

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[mhays705]

I've never had scratches just appear on any device I've owned. My infuse and s2 never had a screen protecter not one scratch. Scratches don't just appear.

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[Evan_]

I have a very minor scratch on my tf300, happened only recently (after months of use). If I use a screen protector, will the scratch be more visible? (it is now only visible when the screen is off).

 

[wetbiker7]

I've never had scratches just appear on any device I've owned. My infuse and s2 never had a screen protecter not one scratch. Scratches don't just appear.

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Have you ever turned the screen off and turned it so you can see light reflect off of it. I haven't seen a device yet that didn't accumulate fine scratches on the screen. Those fine scratches build up over a period of time and you will eventually start to notice them. Dust is gritty.

Also, for those once in a blue moon accidents, better to have one on than not. A screen protector is easy to replace. A glass screen is a whole different ball game.


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[Nn3zza]

there are also anti reflection protectors.

got one from amazon, it really reduced the reflections on my device therefore i would go for a protektor.

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[conan1600]

I have an OG samsung galaxy tab since the day of first sale which i guess is in the nighborhood of 2 or 3 years and i just windexed it, yes i use windex on the screen and always have, nor has it ever had a screen protector and it is mirror smooth with no visible scratch in any lighting angles. However this device doesnt have Gorilla Glass like that one so i may get a screeny.