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I haven't recieved my phone yet, so my question is.
Do i need a screen protector or is the screen of the hd2 scratsfree?
looks like it is scratchproof
20mihalko said:
looks like it is scratchproof
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Ok thanks, so a little bit like glass?
if we are spending 500 euro on a device, what we are going to lose in spending 10-15 more? prevention is better.always.
BTW, I have ordered a screen protector along with my HD2 preorder
For that kind of dough they should have included one, they do with most all their other lines currently.
Alfredos said:
Ok thanks, so a little bit like glass?
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Feels solid like glass. The only bad thing about it, its a fingerprint magnet, and reflects light a lot.
Nothing is scratch proof, except for the hardest material (= very expensive ). One tiny sand particle can mess up an entire iphone screen within seconds.
Edit: I should add that of course a glass screen would be "less prone" to scratches in general than some form of polymer. So if you do not want to worry about scratching the screen, get a screen protector. If not, you'll probably be fine, but it's not guaranteed.
according to a review, the screen is made of special material, put screen protector will slow down the response. but it is still a good idea to protect it.
The term "special material" has a broad meaning. But yes, a screenprotector can interfere with the response, though I'm sure a screenprotector of a special material can be made as well, so it will have an insignificant influence on the response of the screen (see what I did there? ).
Benjiro said:
Feels solid like glass. The only bad thing about it, its a fingerprint magnet, and reflects light a lot.
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It's a great surface to use it as a mirror
Zero Masamune said:
It's a great surface to use it as a mirror
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Yeah, this is before it get scratches on it
I'm surprised no one has pointed out the capacitive screen responds only to fingers.....well maybe a special stylus, but I think you'll agree most of us will be using our fingers......
So in that event, what's the purpose of a screen protector?
audscott said:
I'm surprised no one has pointed out the capacitive screen responds only to fingers.....well maybe a special stylus, but I think you'll agree most of us will be using our fingers......
So in that event, what's the purpose of a screen protector?
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True, your finger won't scratch the screen, however when you have your phone in your pocket and say with some coins or keys or in your bag a screen protector will be very handy to protect your expensive gadget.
why_999 said:
True, your finger won't scratch the screen, however when you have your phone in your pocket and say with some coins or keys or in your bag a screen protector will be very handy to protect your expensive gadget.
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Would that be a man bag?
audscott said:
Would that be a man bag?
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...lol I dont have one but there is nothing wrong with a man bag... and I think there is a few girls on these forum
uh - yeah
I'm a girl and I do carry a small purse. I think I will have to investigate screen protectors. Don't want one that will interrupt the touch capabilities but I'm sure someone makes them. Better to be safe than sorry. I keep my phones for a couple of years. Not much worse than a scratched screen.
I will definitely put one on, not because I'm worried about the glass being scratched but I want an anti-glare protector which should help with fingerprints, smudges, glare and help a teeny weeny bit with sunlight legibility.
citrix80 said:
according to a review, the screen is made of special material, put screen protector will slow down the response. but it is still a good idea to protect it.
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This may be so for resistive screens, but for the HD2 which uses a capacitive screen I think a screen protector would make no difference.
And about a response, either its there or its not I don't think it would be slowed down lol.
I am considering purchasing a 'BodyGuardz' screen protector which is meant to be really good. Maybe anyone else who is going to by a screen protector should take a look. Its basically a cheaper version of InvisibleShield
I would definitely put on a screen protector the moment I unbox it.
Not just the screen protector, but also a case (I prefer a silicon soft case) for the side and back of the phone.
Alfredos said:
I haven't recieved my phone yet, so my question is.
Do i need a screen protector or is the screen of the hd2 scratsfree?
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tested the phone for a while and no need off protector
just curious becuase I've had a screen protector on my N1 since second 1 of having the thing how durable the screen is.
some phones scratch to slight finger usage and others are indistructable it seems, I'm wanting to take my screen protector off my phone because its over sensitive but do not want to risk scratching it like crazy all the time ( even micro scratchs.
Or if I have missed it searching is there a topic on this already?
-Charlie
This has been cover already.
The screen is made from Gorilla glass and is quite durable.
Check youtube for videos.
I personally have taken keys/razor blades to the screen and there are no discernable scratches.
I've also whacked it against metal stuff and the screen holds up pretty well.
charkosh said:
This has been cover already.
The screen is made from Gorilla glass and is quite durable.
Check youtube for videos.
I personally have taken keys/razor blades to the screen and there are no discernable scratches.
I've also whacked it against metal stuff and the screen holds up pretty well.
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Would you recommend not using a screen protector on the N1 then?
irishrally said:
Would you recommend not using a screen protector on the N1 then?
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I wouldnt recommend anything, but I will say that its not necessary.
melterx12 said:
I wouldnt recommend anything, but I will say that its not necessary.
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I'm going to go ahead and infer your recommendation. My lawyers will be contacting you if I scratch my screen.
Also, I don't have any lawyers.
I agree with melter that a screen protector isn't necessary, per se. However, a screen protector does prevent fingerprints and smudges, which is really the only reason I use one.
thanks for the info beers
uansari1 said:
I agree with melter that a screen protector isn't necessary, per se. However, a screen protector does prevent fingerprints and smudges, which is really the only reason I use one.
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Heh, I just posted in another thread that I actually removed my screen protector because it increased the fingerprints and smudges some 300%. I find the N1's oleophobic screen to be pretty sleek.
kozm0naut said:
Heh, I just posted in another thread that I actually removed my screen protector because it increased the fingerprints and smudges some 300%. I find the N1's oleophobic screen to be pretty sleek.
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Really man? What screen protector are you using? With no screen protector, my screen was an oil magnet. With a PhantomSkinz, it's much better. I imagine that with a very clear protector, it will still attract smudges, but with something like PS, invisibleSHIELD, Clear Protector, etc., it will be less prone to smudges.
kozm0naut said:
Heh, I just posted in another thread that I actually removed my screen protector because it increased the fingerprints and smudges some 300%. I find the N1's oleophobic screen to be pretty sleek.
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300% eh? Sure it wasnt 297.5 or 303.8%?
charkosh said:
This has been cover already.
The screen is made from Gorilla glass and is quite durable.
Check youtube for videos.
I personally have taken keys/razor blades to the screen and there are no discernable scratches.
I've also whacked it against metal stuff and the screen holds up pretty well.
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The glass is not Gorilla glass. Gorilla glass doesn't do this: http://picasaweb.google.com/pspr33/N1#
Hi,
I put my phone in my gf's purse in a pocket just next to her earings (which I had not seen obviously) so my z2 screen got now a very obvious scratch that I would like to remove.
I can't feel it with my finger but it's still visually very annoying.
I tried the toothpaste but didn't do anything.
Would you have any product to recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Damn, thought the screen would be more resistant than that : ( Guess it's not as solid as Gorilla Glass.
Apply a screen protector, it normally helps hiding scratches
I highly recommend grabbing a glass screen protector (Nillkin on eBay is pretty good). It'll hide the scratch *and* feel great.
ijeff said:
I highly recommend grabbing a glass screen protector (Nillkin on eBay is pretty good). It'll hide the scratch *and* feel great.
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Yeap...
I'm using Nillkin tempered glass on all my devices and it's awesome.
First thing when I'm buying new device is ordering Nillkin TG.
I still have one I applied on Z1 and it's just like it was the first day.
I'm cleaning my devices by showering them and washing them in water so that's pretty awesome protector which could take all that and still stay proudly on screen
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Thanks guys.
Just ordered it! I'll keep you posted!
clemz91 said:
I put my phone in my gf's purse in a pocket just next to her earings (which I had not seen obviously) so my z2 screen got now a very obvious scratch that I would like to remove.
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Metal should not scratch the screen.
Sand, glass or any other kind of silicon will though.
I had Nillkin Tempered glass, it couldn't apply/align properly. One edge was not good. Got angry and broke the glass lol. I'm totally OCD about screen protectors.
I generally do not use screen protectors, because even if they are immaculate when you put them on, they quickly become less so. The cure is worse than the disease. The only way I'd use one is if I was very very concerned about resale value and did not care if my display quality was impacted.
Use tempered glass on all my devices and it's awesome. Don't even notice it's there, it just protect my screen. The first thing I order when I get a new phone.
fredriks said:
Use tempered glass on all my devices and it's awesome. Don't even notice it's there, it just protect my screen. The first thing I order when I get a new phone.
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This.
Abby Oddie said:
I generally do not use screen protectors, because even if they are immaculate when you put them on, they quickly become less so. The cure is worse than the disease. The only way I'd use one is if I was very very concerned about resale value and did not care if my display quality was impacted.
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Screen protectors vs tempered glass is a world of a difference. Tempered glass does not show signs of scratches or air bubbles unlike normal screen protectors. They also dont hamper touch sensitivity and save the screen from the various damages we might inflict otherwise..
stanley08 said:
I had Nillkin Tempered glass, it couldn't apply/align properly. One edge was not good. Got angry and broke the glass lol. I'm totally OCD about screen protectors.
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You can try Glass4M or iTop Tempered Glass.
iTop is quite hard to find but it's verry popular in my country. The screen protector fit perfectly and cost me about $10.
Just pointing out that this phone gets scratches easy. It have only been in my pocket with the Led View Cover and I have always putted it in there carefully and alone and never laid the phone with the screen down.
Bowne have 3 scratches over the screen.. Can't be seen if not specifically looking for them with screen Off, but well they're there.
Anyone else got similar experiences?
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Just pointing out that this phone gets scratches easy. It have only been in my pocket with the Led View Cover and I have always putted it in there carefully and alone and never laid the phone with the screen down.
Bowne have 3 scratches over the screen.. Can't be seen if not specifically looking for them with screen Off, but well they're there.
Anyone else got similar experiences?
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nope read that the 6 had problems and have had a ultimate shield protector on front and back from first minute
Strangeland16 said:
nope read that the 6 had problems and have had a ultimate shield protector on front and back from first minute
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Yes, mine also have similar minor scratches. I have been using this with Super-Carefully. But still they are. Samsung did a bad job in scratch resistance on S7 Edge. Should not be. My S4 International version is way more better in terms of scratch resistance.
Could be a trade off of scratch- vs shatter- resistance, I seem to recall reading that is the basic trade for something so thin (and possibly made of the silicon glass it is).
My wrist-watch has proven both highly scratch and shatter resistant, but it has a thick Sapphire glass crystal and that won't work for a phone like this I don't think (at least without adding even more dramatic cost).
I would suggest making sure there's nothing on your pocket, been using it naked since day one and haven't scratched the screen at all but I do make sure I don't have anything on my pocket, don't want to risk it.
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Could be a trade off of scratch- vs shatter- resistance, I seem to recall reading that is the basic trade for something so thin (and possibly made of the silicon glass it is).
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Definitely some truth to that.
FWIW, I've had mine active for 2 weeks, never used a screen protector, and can't see any scratches even when looking carefully with the screen off. NOTHING else but my phone ever goes in my left from pocket.
daLareid said:
I would suggest making sure there's nothing on your pocket, been using it naked since day one and haven't scratched the screen at all but I do make sure I don't have anything on my pocket, don't want to risk it.
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meyerweb said:
Definitely some truth to that.
FWIW, I've had mine active for 2 weeks, never used a screen protector, and can't see any scratches even when looking carefully with the screen off. NOTHING else but my phone ever goes in my left from pocket.
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Any updates on your screen? Any scratches?
I'm thinking of taking my zagg off b/c I don't like the feel of it and it seems to diminish screen quality even if by just a little bit.
Didn't have it on the first few days I had it and never saw a scratch on it from being in my pocket.
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I noticed a scratch on mine and I don't put my phone in pocket with other items. Just had symmetry case on. I put a cheap screen protector on after that
Got scratches on mine too. Been ultra careful all the times
daLareid said:
I would suggest making sure there's nothing on your pocket, been using it naked since day one and haven't scratched the screen at all but I do make sure I don't have anything on my pocket, don't want to risk it.
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meyerweb said:
Definitely some truth to that.
FWIW, I've had mine active for 2 weeks, never used a screen protector, and can't see any scratches even when looking carefully with the screen off. NOTHING else but my phone ever goes in my left from pocket.
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+1. No screen protector, no scratches. Sometimes when it is dirty I wipe it with a glasses rag, that's all.
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42 days in use, bare naked and scratch-less.
Yes, S7 Egde tends to get hairy scratches, magically it happens even we handle it with care Try full body protectors to stay away from the scratches. I'm using Gadgetshieldz full body protectors. It's outstanding still. http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-screen-protectors-covers-cases.html
colormedroid said:
Any updates on your screen? Any scratches?
I'm thinking of taking my zagg off b/c I don't like the feel of it and it seems to diminish screen quality even if by just a little bit.
Didn't have it on the first few days I had it and never saw a scratch on it from being in my pocket.
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I used a Supershieldz protector for a few days just to be on the safe side but since the film came off as soon as I put on the protector I went back to naked and my screen still remains unscratched, I think it's mainly just being careful with how you handle your phone.
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I used a Supershieldz protector for a few days just to be on the safe side but since the film came off as soon as I put on the protector I went back to naked and my screen still remains unscratched, I think it's mainly just being careful with how you handle your phone.
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Have you checked it under sun ? Mine looked unscratched but then I noticed some micro scratches when I looked at it under strong light
Monkey Slut said:
Have you checked it under sun ? Mine looked unscratched but then I noticed some micro scratches when I looked at it under strong light
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I did on mine and luckly it has no scratches.
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These posts are just stupid because we know the exact hardness of the cover glass, which is exactly the same as every other phone. So if you scratched yours it doesn't make the phone "easy to scratch" it makes you a careless user.
jacobgong said:
These posts are just stupid because we know the exact hardness of the cover glass, which is exactly the same as every other phone. So if you scratched yours it doesn't make the phone "easy to scratch" it makes you a careless user.
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That is what I think too.
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Monkey Slut said:
Have you checked it under sun ? Mine looked unscratched but then I noticed some micro scratches when I looked at it under strong light
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I just did per your suggestion, and fortunately for me it is unscratched. I do agree that keeping the phone scratch free throughout its entire life might be hard to achieve but if you really care for your phone then it's possible, my phone only goes in my pocket alone or on top of a table/flat surface never facing down. I had a Nexus 5 for 2 years with a screen protector even though the last 6 months of usage I had it naked and not a single scratch either even though the screen sucks cause it literally shatters if it falls down on the screen once regardless of height.
Me2... be sure not to have anything in your pockets
Yeah. It scratches waay easier then my Note 4. Luckily/sadly by screen broke and I got a new one. On this one I have zagg invishield.
Is there a way to remove it? I have tried OnePlus version and Orzly version and they are all the same. Also Orzly has those weird dots in the glass.
Can you share some pics
i agree, almost all glass protectors got this effect... some more some less, thats why im not using any and enjoying without
I have rainbow effect even on that protective something (dont know word :| )
I thought it is because of Amoled but seems like it isn't that case then ..
dasti555 said:
I have rainbow effect even on that protective something (dont know word :| )
I thought it is because of Amoled but seems like it isn't that case then ..
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It's because the screen is not designed to stick to the display like other tempered screen protectors. This is a 3d tempered which has adhesive around the corners that make it stick to the screen.
alukarulz said:
It's because the screen is not designed to stick to the display like other tempered screen protectors. This is a 3d tempered which has adhesive around the corners that make it stick to the screen.
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But I mean that pre-applied protector
dasti555 said:
But I mean that pre-applied protector
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I didn't have it on my pre applied. I kept my pre applied on until it got scratched up and removed it.
I am using a Orzly tgsp and it's a little rainbowy, but the thing that bothers me the most is the insane reflection. In clear daylight it's hard to see the screen instead of my face..