Hi!
Yesterday I sent my X2 to service*, so I have probably a month or so to look for a screen protector - or do I need one? X2 is not equipped with one, so maybe S-E thinks the screen is good enough without it?
Probably not, so I'd like if you could recommend me a screen protector, maybe two - glossy and matte.
I don't care about its scratch resistance, I just want it to be as thin as possible so it does not interfere with the touch detection much.
Does anyone actually notice any difference between "expensive" and "cheap eBay" screen protectors?
Thanks!
*I know this sentence is not right, what term should I use?
Nobody using a screen protector for their X2?
im sure there was a thread about this somewhere else. but anyway, check out durasec hightec. i had their screen protector on my X1 for a year. its a special self healing plastic. small cuts and scratches just dissappear! highly recommended. they have their own website and are also on ebay. i think it comes from germany. costs around £9.
this is there ebay website. you dont want the cleartec ones, theyre just regular plastic.. its the HIGHTEC single protector.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/falcixx/m.html?_nkw=x2&_sacat=0&_trksid=m270&_odkw=&_osacat=0&bkBtn=
they also have a regular website
http://www.durasec.com/
http://www.durasec.com/catalog/sony....html?osCsid=592e310bd0d500a9143cc56d6a853790
i really wouldnt bother with the cheapo ones. i had three with the X2 when i got it and they only last a week or so and get scratched very easily. the durasec will last as long as you have the phone. its quite thick but doesnt affect the touchscreen response at all.
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Nobody using a screen protector for their X2?
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I bought one for the i-Phone (price 2$ ) because in Lebanon we don't have accessories for SE so I cut it in order to become the size of the X2, touch so well and protect the screen from the wounds
The best solution for screen protect is Brando protector. I bought one and can´t belive that is so briliant! Best protector ever!
Here it is: http://mobile.brando.com/bw-ultraclear-smart-phone-s-p-sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-_p05064c0864d008.html
Thanks for your replies!
Well, yesterday I ordered some cheap protectors from eBay, both glossy and matte. I went after the lowest price, because I so far have not found any comparison or reliable testing which would prove these expensive "brand" protectors to be better. It is just a piece of plastic anyway, isn't it?
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a question for those of you who've had their Execs for a little while now: what's the screen like? I was paranoid about scratching mine with the stylus so put a screen protector after a day or two.
problem is it feels so thick that I might as well have thrown a big blanket over the screen... the exec doesn't notice the stylus unless I press really quite hard, so it might be defeating the purpose anyway
what do people think?
is there anyone who has been using theirs for a while without a protector who could say what the screen is like now?
you should use the screen protector. otherwise your screen will look like mine... however, i use it too much...
i've made a mistake and bought a GOOD protector when i noticed the damage on the screen.
So don't be that stupid as me and buy it before it's too late.
BTW, i bought one from www.Innopocket.com and it is still on my screen for last 6 months...
It is non glare, very hard surface, thin protector.
Writing is exactly the same as without it. Screen visibility is much better WITH it, thanx to it's non reflective surface.
buzz
Agree with buzz - you can be as carful as u want but dust on screen makes stylus scratchy.
Having said that, for my last few XDA's they all got scratched, THEN I put a protector on and they look as good as new!
I have had 5 or 6 different pocket pc's over time all of them for at least a year, i never ever used a screen protector and when i sold them they were almust as new without scratches.
My universal wont get a screen protector on that gives me a bad picture quality. i wanna enjoy the great screen on the device, not walking around with a bad screen so the next owner can have a good screen.
just my two cents
the best screen protectors are made by martin fields....you wont even know its there!
go here to buy... www.doml.com
frozenwaffles said:
the best screen protectors are made by martin fields....you wont even know its there!
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yeah - that's the type i'm using... although i'm really not getting on with it - like i say, it feels really thick, and seems to make the screen far less responsive
i spent quite a bit on it, though - so am reluctant to try buying others, and gotta admit, i was hoping to hear that i could just pull it off and forget about it
you should get one from Brando HK. their ultra clear screen protector is the best protector I have ever used on earth.
Yes you should use a screen protector.
Not only does it protect screen it also reduces glair very usefull if you use GPS. I got mine from www.proporta.com ther also do a nice case.
Regards
Colin Bate
I had a wallaby for 12 months & a himalaya for 18 months, both without protectors & both looked fine when it came time to sell. I carried them in my pocket with the screen facing my leg. As you can close the screen on the exec, I'm even less concerned.
However, the anti glare part sounds like a good thing
;-)
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you should get one from Brando HK. their ultra clear screen protector is the best protector I have ever used on earth.
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Which are the best you've used in other places? j/k
Hi folks!
I just checked out ebay and other sources and discovered that a lot of new products for protecting your babies screen hit the market since Brando's Ultra Clear for my Kaiser
I found liquid products, silicone coatings, lotus effect stuff, several new brands, solutions for just the screen or the whole Touch Pro...
Are u using the shipped screen protector or anything else?
Brando, as with any other device.
i'm just using the screen protector that came with the phone...don't really see a reason to use another kind
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i'm just using the screen protector that came with the phone...don't really see a reason to use another kind
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When it wears out, get a Brando or Martin Fields. You will notice a difference.
Martin Fields
which one from brando should I take:
-original
-ultra clear
Exim screen protector... le deluxe! I've been using this brand forever. I don't feel like putting a $5 protector on a once $1050 but now $850 phone.
Take UltraClear, they're better for Touch Pro.
Wich one doesn't smudge as much as the regular one delivered with the device? Or is it just me having greasy fingers?
I have UltraClear and the smudges are all over the screen, I think I'll have to get used to it.
I only use Boxwave. They're the best.
According to this review, they're better than Brando.
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Protect_Your_Screen
I've got one on my Digital Rebel and Nintendo DS. Love them.
wat bout invisible shield any1 use it on ur touch pro
my major problem now is the screen protector that given by htc after a few day of using it has some scratches on the screen protector =/
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I only use Boxwave. They're the best.
According to this review, they're better than Brando.
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Protect_Your_Screen
I've got one on my Digital Rebel and Nintendo DS. Love them.
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Hmm, a review dating back to 2003, is getting to be a bit old now, don't you think?
I've ordered a Brando one, I've yet to set it.
Not really. We're not dealing with statistics here. Have plastic and adhesive technology changed so much in 5 years?
I've read reviews on the Brando and I've personally used Boxwave.
I'm sure I could find other reviews with different search terms, but it would do little good since you already ordered.
Anyway, no intarweb review is going to tip your mind. Better to just order them and try them out.
I have not received my Touch Pro yet, but I bought a box wave....I've used all except for Brando and I can say for me Box Wave have performed the best so far.
I'm using the Brando Ultra clear.
+It's extremely easy to apply without air pockets underneath.
-It's very fragile and withing a week I have 2 scratches in the screen protector
The screen protector you get with the Touch Pro is a lot less fragile but very crappy when it comes to applying it.
just ordered a box wave so I will report back and let you guys know how I like it. I got the crystal not the anti glare.
Using Exim SPUC Screen Protector since a few days and like it, quality is good, there's even a part to protect the bottom buttons
Just got the antiglare from Brando and applied it. I don't know but it doesnt seem easy for me to apply it properly.
I'll rest now and if I can, share photo of how it looks tomorrow.
Just installed a Boxwave anti-glare protector. The jury is still out for me on the portion that covers the keypad below the screen as it does interfere somewhat with the smoothness of the d-pad and center butten, but I do like the screen protector itself. It is definitely not fingerprint proof like advertised, but I do notice a reduction in glare as well as, more importantly, a good increase in touch sensitivity over the stock unit that came with the device.
I also ordered a crystal version that I have not yet installed.
Hello everyone,
My friend has bought an X1. After I saw it, my first thought was that the plastic coating on the acreen is not that "bulletproof" as it is on T-Pro or Diamond. I am *really* afraid that the screen would catch all the scratches in no time, even taking into account that it is recessed. Maybe I am paranoic but my first thought was that I would be able to scratch it with my nails....
So, Xperia-users, what do you say? If someone could compare the plastic hardness of X1-screen with an T-Pro one (or iPhone) that would be great
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Hello everyone,
My friend has bought an X1. After I saw it, my first thought was that the plastic coating on the acreen is not that "bulletproof" as it is on T-Pro or Diamond. I am *really* afraid that the screen would catch all the scratches in no time, even taking into account that it is recessed. Maybe I am paranoic but my first thought was that I would be able to scratch it with my nails....
So, Xperia-users, what do you say? If someone could compare the plastic hardness of X1-screen with an T-Pro one (or iPhone) that would be great
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Use a screen protector, Diamond and Pro users use one regardless of its hardness
10x for answering,
I just wonder how is it compared to Diamond and/or iPhone? Even being a MAC-hater I have to admit that iPhone uses some kind of a hard coating for its screen, which is not THAT easy to scratch..
Which screen protector for the X1 ?
Link ?
Thanks
I ordered a 10 pack from ebay ....
http://cgi.ebay.com/10x-Sony-Ericss...14&_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318
Next xperia just gonna have to make there screen outta CZ. Don't know how the touch sensors gonna work with that though lol.
Maybe they should scratch resistant glass.
Come on, people, there HAS to be someone who can compare the screens of HTC-PRO/Diamond, Xperia and iPhone in terms of (anti?) scratchability
I dont know about the pro/diamond but I can tell from the iPhone to the Touch Cruise ... the iphone is way way more resistant to scratches than the Touch Cruise. The iphone if i am not mistaken is glass or something, it felt more solid. and the HTC Touch Cruise felt like hard plastic.
I'm using touchscreens for over 5 yers, and display protector is a must.
According to my experiences, one single good (=expensive) protective foil is much better than 10 cheap pieces. Right now I have a 3M Vikuiti ARMR200 on my SE M600i and Nokia N800 since beginning of 2007 and they (these protectors) are still like new, no scratches.
They not only protect against scratches but also against fingerprints. Even the touchscreen feels & works better with than without them!
The only problem may be screen readability outside (on direct sunlight) as ARMP200 is quite "anti-reflexy".
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I'm using touchscreens for over 5 yers, and display protector is a must.
According to my experiences, one single good (=expensive) protective foil is much better than 10 cheap pieces. Right now I have a 3M Vikuiti ARMR200 on my SE M600i and Nokia N800 since beginning of 2007 and they (these protectors) are still like new, no scratches.
They not only protect against scratches but also against fingerprints. Even the touchscreen feels & works better with than without them!
The only problem may be screen readability outside (on direct sunlight) as ARMP200 is quite "anti-reflexy".
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The thing is I dont know where to buy high quality protective film for the xperia. If you could guide me ill buy it now.
I've found mine on eBay.
Try also these links:
http://www.google.com/search?q=xperia+vikuiti+protector
http://www.google.com/search?q=xperia+brando+protector
Ah, I dont really like crystal cases. I like to actually hold my device, the vikuiti is awesome but they dont ship to the us.
Ive always used Martin Fields PDA Screen Protectors on all my touch screen phones. They are good quality and let nearly all light through.
I have emailed them about X1, they say early nov
So I just purchased a second hand HD2 and WOW, this thing has it going on!. It doens't look like it has a screen protector on it but I'm not sure. When the LCD is off you can see a criss cross pattern on the screen. Is this some sort of protector?
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So I just purchased a second hand HD2 and WOW, this thing has it going on!. It doens't look like it has a screen protector on it but I'm not sure. When the LCD is off you can see a criss cross pattern on the screen. Is this some sort of protector?
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No, that's the capacitive touch screen sensors. All capacitive screens have that.
So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
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So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
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you might be able to get away with not using one...the glass screen on the HD2 is treated to be much harder and more scratch resistant than regular glass. I've been using mine "naked" since I got it a couple of months ago, and don't have a single scratch even though it usually just gets stashed in my jeans pocket.
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So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
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I agree with SirPhunkee but it couldn't hurt to have one on there. I saw a video on youtube of some guy going to town on the screen with a box cutter and knife and not a single scratch was on it. I got a screen protector, car charger, wall charger and case on amazon really cheap and it works great. All in all it is up to you! Good Luck
The screen is scratch resistant, not scratch proof.
I did and currently have my phone "naked" but like a dumb ass, i had in my pants pocket along with my kershaw knife. The small steel rounded allen head screw put 2 nice little scratches along the center bottom half of my screen.
Its an expensive, amazing device but sh!t happens
I love freaking people out by taking my keys to my screen. I've been using mine "naked" as well because I think screen protecters take away from the clarity.
My main gripe with screen protectors is it doesn't feel as accurate to the touch. I may go commando, maybe not. I bought one of those invisible sheilds from best buy tonight and so far I'm impressed. Much more then those ebay kits and feels like a real silicon layer. Hopeing touch sense will still be good too. Usually though if I pay under $150 for a phone I don't use a protector. More and if the phones mint I do.
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So thats why it feels so iphony. 10-4! Thanks. Now do you reccomend I buy one of the expensive ones at best buy or a cheapo off feebay? Is there a big difference?
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if you got the phone through t mobile. it comes with a silicone case. back cover check. now you can buy a screen protector at walmart for 5 dollars. the same brand radioshack sells it for $11! rip off. i say you go with a screen protector. the hd2 lcd is a fingerprint magnet!
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if you got the phone through t mobile. it comes with a silicone case. back cover check. now you can buy a screen protector at walmart for 5 dollars. the same brand radioshack sells it for $11! rip off. i say you go with a screen protector. the hd2 lcd is a fingerprint magnet!
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The silicone is downright filthy. It attracts dust and clogs up the ear-piece grill like there is no tomorrow.
The $20 one I got from BB is like a sticky guey and wierd. You lube it up and work it on, then after 12 hours the micro bubbles are supposed to be gone. So far I'm 3 hours in and its looking pretty good. Its way thinner then the wallmart cut your own's. Which I have on me and realized how easy it would be to make one with the custom cuts.
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if you got the phone through t mobile. it comes with a silicone case. back cover check. now you can buy a screen protector at walmart for 5 dollars. the same brand radioshack sells it for $11! rip off. i say you go with a screen protector. the hd2 lcd is a fingerprint magnet!
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If you dont mind spending $20 you can get the Zaag Invisible Shield from Best Buy for $20. They do have one custom cut for the T-Mobile HD2, I saw it in person last weekend at one of the Best Buys here in Tampa. I did not look closely enough at the box to see if it was just the screen protector or the full body protection kit.
I bought the full body kit off Zaag's site shortly after I bought the HD2, I think I spent $25 for it. In the end I ended up just using the screen protector and put the OEM silicone case back on it. The HD2 teetering on its camera lens bothered me, and I really wasn't crazy with how the body covering part of the Zaag kit looked, picked up lint along the edges of the sheets too. I also like the extra grip the silicone skin provdes. I can leave it lying on my car seat and not worry about it launching to the floor if i have to slam on the breaks. Seems you end up doing a lot of that here in Florida, between the crazy old people and the people who are just plain nuts or distracted
The Zaag protector did seem to slightly desensitize the screen a bit, but i actually like that. i found it to be way too sensitive after coming from a resistive screen device.
Yah I got the zag one. Looks great but I got a defective one. Has a lazer cut about half inch on the back of the screen. Looks great but I'm gonna return it for a perfect one. I figure if I'm spending $22 on a piece of PET it better be perfect. I like that you can buy replacements for $14 though and they will replace it for free if its damaged defending your phone.
Zagg invisible shields equal awesome. And I am not just saying that because the company started where I am from, lol.
I scratched mine the 2nd day I got it. I was placing it on a granite counter and just barely nicked the screen. It was driving me crazy.
Man..Whoooooww, Good thing that very day my phone's vibrator stopped working. Lucky I took it back and got a new one. ;-)
I scratched mine as well right in the middle because I had it in my pocket with my keys. I wish I could peel the film off and get rid of the scratch ! I hear that if I put a screen protector on it that it will hide the scratch though so I hope it works!
Hey there,
My girlfriend just bought the Ideos x5 and I wanted to buy her a screen protector...
I tried finding bodyguardz or invisibleshield on amazon, but I couldn't find them...
Is there any good and trustworthy screen protectors for this phone with wet apply?
I'm sorry if this question has been answered before, but I'm new on this part of the forum.
Thanks guys
savvies screen protectors are good. cristal clear but not scratch proof
Mine is Savvies Crystal-Clear but "Huawei IDEOS X5 Screen Protector | invisible SHIELD by ZAGG" is what you are looking for.
I dont t have one, and think that its not necessary. I have my phone for 3 months and looks like new. This type of screens based on glass have a great resistence to scratches, with a resistive touchscreen, yeah, that's needed... on my opinion
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I dont t have one, and think that its not necessary. I have my phone for 3 months and looks like new. This type of screens based on glass have a great resistence to scratches, with a resistive touchscreen, yeah, that's needed... on my opinion
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you are so wrong. You have no idea. I've recently replaced my screen protector cause it was all messed up, scratches everywhere. I can't even imagine myself not using one. And yes, I'm careful with my phone.
here is the difference, if we both want to sell our phones on ebay for example, I can call mine "mint condition" cause it had a screen cover from day 1, and you will have to say something like, "scuffs from regular use". That's the difference.
On topic, don't buy EZGuardz's.
This is a good screenprotector:
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It does say somewhere that the screen is scratch-resistant (and oleophobic-coated) glass. But I don't have the balls to test that
So I got myself a set of 6 dirt cheap protectors (~1€) off ebay. They fit well enough and it gives you lots of spares so you can practice applying them. Obviously they're prone to scratches, but that doesn't really matter. You can't see them when the screen is on. As long as they're not on the phone that's fine by me.
Wet apply isn't really necessary, just make sure you clean the screen well and do it in a relatively dust-free environment. I use a credit card or similar (just about as wide as the screen) and managed no bubbles second time I tried
PS: I don't know what material that color-changing ring around the screen is, but it's ridiculously strong. I've had my phone in my pocket for a few months now, often with keys, and I can't find a single scratch on there.
Check daydeal.com they have good cases and screen protectors for U8800!