[Q] Factory applied screen protector?

[Centre]

Hi guys,

Is there a pre applied screen protector on the Tablet S? Looking closely at the corners of the screen to does look like it but I haven't found any confirmation of this. I have a scratch on my screen and would obviously like to fix that.

Note that it was exactly like this on my Sony Ericsson Xperia arc where I just removed the pre fit screen protector and found a perfectly unscathed glass screen below. SE however declares that they apply a "shatter proof film" to avoid cracked glass displays

Can anyone confirm for the Tablet S? Has anyone tried to remove it?

Thx

 

[SWFlyerUK]

Mine never came with one lol

 

[Centre]

Are you sure? Looks exactly like my phone. You would never have guessed it is there and you need to look really closely.

 

[SnEAkyy]

I bought one last week, and I can confirm there is a screen protector on the Tablet. I bought it in The Netherlands

- SnEAky

 

[zetsurin]

Yes, there is indeed one applied from factory, just as there was with my Xperia Play. I did go ahead and add an anti-glare protector on top of mine so I essentially have two protectors on mind now, but I think for most the hassle and frustration of trying to apply a protector without dust/air bubbles etc, simply isn't worth it as you are already protected.

 

[alexlai911]

There is a screen protector on the Tablet S just like most of the Android phones from SonyEricsson.

It is quite different from what you can get in the market. The screen protector from the factory is to prevent cracks or breaks. The screen protectors selling on ebay or whatever amazon are for anti-scatching.

I was recommended not to removed the factory screen protector on my X10 once before but I did it. After removing the screen protector, the glass is quite fragile like iphone's. It ends up with cracks at the edge when I dropped my phone from my pocket. Because I was sitting at that moment, the height is approx. 30cm.

Sorry for my bad english.

 

[rjsmith2007]

Mine has a screen protector. It's a 16gb one from the US.

 

[Centre]

Thanks, looks like the scratch is just on the screen protector then which is good news

On Xperia phones we know it's fine to remove (providing you don't drop it) but would like to hear from someone with a Tablet S. The my scratches aren't big enough to motivate the increased risk of breaking the glass, yet at least..

 

[3vilhomer]

I have scratch on my screen already, so worry... now since everyone said there is a screen protector I feel better...

 

[macklobell]

It seems redundant to put another screen protector over the factory installed. I can tell there is one on mine since it feels like plastic when I touch the keyboard...Is everyone still putting the sony screen protector over the factory installed?

 

[kryddan]

I did, but it was a b*tch to do so with all the bubbles. But I managed to get them all, but one. See no reason why not use an extra screen-protection when you got one.

 

[daClaus]

Has anyone managed to get this screen protector off the screen? It's a terrible dust magnet so i want to get rid of it and put on the "other" sony one.

 

[kryddan]

Has anyone managed to get this screen protector off the screen? It's a terrible dust magnet so i want to get rid of it and put on the "other" sony one.

I used a fine kitchen knife and peeled it of gently. I did it on the sony lcd-protection. Not the pre-installed one.

 

[asayanna]

I used a fine kitchen knife and peeled it of gently. I did it on the sony lcd-protection. Not the pre-installed one.

Have you found that the sony screen protector has reduced screen sensitivity... especially when typing?

 

[kryddan]

can't said that I had. Did not play around with the screen before i placed the protection over it. It feels fine and responsive. The only thing is that it gets a little harder when it's hot outside and your hands gets warm, but that goes for all touch-devices I guess.

 

[wintermute000]

ditto

the matte finish is worth any loss in sensitivity, its fine with the official sony extra cover on and the matte is a BIG diff.
In fact it was a major selling point for me IMO, saw it in store next to the samsung tabs and the glare was hilarious. It wasn't until I was checking the box contents that I realised that the matte finish was due to an extra cover, but since that was part of the deal I didn't care. I didn't realise that it would have any impact on touchscreen sensitivity (?), in my experience with other devices I've not seen such an effect.

 

[daClaus]

I also bought the matte one and applied it over the "other" (since there seems to be no way to peel it of) screen protector. The matte finish is great, and the touch feeling is much better than before. The original screen felt sticky and kind of rubberish when swiping with the finger, the matte one feels more dry. Great improvement!

 

[HKboy92]

Didnt get one in the Netherlands, but myn Tablet was a Demo machine in a store

 

[agc93]

I bought the official Sony protector and I actually really don't like it. I got it on with no bubbles or dust, and the matte finish looks nice when you put it on and feels nice when swiping etc.

Unfortunately, in my case, the touch sensitivity took a steep dive and made swiping vertical lists, vertical combo boxes, etc a real pain to do. By far the worst thing I've found is that the official protector leaves horrid fingerprint marks all over the screen, which kind of ruins the Sony's lovely sleek and shiny looks.

I love my Tablet to pieces, but the official protector I bought here in Australia is truly dreadful.

 

[ssowinski]

Don't be a fool, leave the factory applied protector on. It would be like peeling the safety film off of your windshield on your car. There is no practical benefit from doing it.

Either buy a clear aftermarket one or the matte Sony one, but don't degrade your tablet. If you have kids, however, encase it in carbonite ASAP.