To Screen Protect, or to not Screen Protect...

**witnercoat** · 05-25-2012, 06:55 PM

...that's, well, my question...

Is the screen gorilla glass and does that really make a difference? Is it likely to scratch or shatter?

I don't like screen protectors, but I hate etched lines in the middle of my screen more.

Thanks!

-e

**arrector_pilus** · 05-25-2012, 08:47 PM

Can't stand scratches on my screens, so I will be using a screen protector. I have the Seidio Ultimate Screen Guard which I plan to use. Used them on my last EVO and they work great. Even though its two years old it looks just like brand new. Is it overkill or even needed, who knows. I would rather be safe than sorry.

**witnercoat** · 05-25-2012, 08:52 PM

How long do these screen protectors last? I've bought a few off ebay that seem worthless after a couple months.

**jlo8720** · 05-25-2012, 09:38 PM

HD Zagg and looks amazing.

**Mercury81** · 05-25-2012, 09:43 PM

I will use HD Zagg for sure, I have a Zagg on OG Evo for last two years and has save me many times My OG Evo screen is scratch free.

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**Mophomania** · 05-26-2012, 10:45 PM

I decided to go with Seidio's HD and fingerprint minimizing guard. These things are great! I don't have to wipe my phone off after every swipe and these things are so custom fit, I can't even tell I have it on. I tried going without one on my photon, now it looks like I took a brillo pad to the screen. Gorilla glass or not, a screen guard is quickly and inexpensively replaced. That tiny annoying hairline scratch from a diamond ring digging in your pocket, not so much.

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**Judynnnn** · 05-26-2012, 10:55 PM

Bought some at sprint, plus otter box has one already:-)

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**ericj12** · 05-26-2012, 11:00 PM

yeah the zaggs do a great job of protecting the phone. i had the full coverage zagg on my hero before i got the evo lte and as much as the hero was a huge piece of junk when i got rid of it, the thing looked brand new after i took off the zaggs. only thing is you have to have serious patience when putting it on because it can be a pain. well worth it tho.

**MNofsinger** · 05-26-2012, 11:00 PM

I bought the Zagg HD shield. I had on on my OG Evo and on the Evo 3d. They work great.

**NicksGarage** · 05-26-2012, 11:43 PM

I've used the SGP Steinheil ultra crystal version on my OG evo and they were great. I used 3 over 2 years and the only reason I had to replace them was once I got sand in my pocket and it scratched it up pretty good. The other time was when I tried to switch cases to a Seidio surface and it ruined the protector. One thing I really liked about them was that you hardly noticed fingerprints on the screen.

I don't have anything on the EVOLTE yet and I've noticed that it doesn't really have a fingerprint issue. I don't know if it is some coating on the Gorilla Glass or something else. I've certainly had my fingers all over the screen the past two days and only really cleaned it good once.

**jasonmdarr** · 05-26-2012, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by jlo8720

HD Zagg and looks amazing.

I have to agree. I was on the fence about getting a screen protector. I got the Zagg HD and I am pleased with my choice.... Now Im just trying to debate what sd card I should get. Will a class four suffice? Looking at class tens and Im wondering if there will even be a noticeable difference.

**katmandoo122** · 05-26-2012, 11:54 PM

Used to hate Zagg but the new HD Zaggs are great and BB will put them on for you while you wait.

**aztecgod106** · 05-26-2012, 11:56 PM

My phone is Naked....no screen protect here. I don't have it in pocket just a clip. My screen is very bright....i love my phone very much....

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**Uncle Louie** · 05-27-2012, 12:00 AM

I swore by them on my old Palm Pre; but I never used one on my og EVO, or on my Epic Touch, and have never had a scratch.

I might give the new HD Zaggs a shot, but I'm not too worried about it. I never have anything in the same pocket as my phone, and always have a case on.

**541rrhse** · 05-27-2012, 12:06 AM

I never had one on my EVO for the 2 years I was using it before this. It has zero markings of any kind on it.

**DubM** · 05-27-2012, 12:35 AM

I have a question for those of you with the Zagg HD. I had the HD installed as soon as I got the phone at Best Buy and after a day I notice if you look at it at an angle with the screen off there are scratches/markings on the screen protector from my fingernails. I thought this material was not supposed to be able to be scratched (as well as prevent scratches to the screen). If your fingernail touches it, it leaves an indent. It hasn't self healed at all either.

Also, I still see orange peel if you look at it with the screen off at an angle. I never saw the original Invisibleshield in person so I don't know how improved it is. But I can still notice the orange peel effect.

Can those of you with the Zagg HD, please let me know if you are experiencing the same thing and if it is normal. I want to know if I should go back to Best Buy to see if they can install another one for me. It is driving me crazy. Thanks.

**Judacles** · 05-27-2012, 01:51 AM

I had a screen protector at first with my OG Evo... But I found I preferred my phone without one. I keep my phone in a pocket by itself, with no change or keys. Honestly, I find the touch screen easier to use without a protector. Everything is much smoother.

For a second there, I could have been talking about something COMPLETELY different.

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**krcm0209** · 05-27-2012, 02:09 AM

Gorilla Glass is very scratch resistant, so unless you have things that are as hard as glass or harder in your pocket, I wouldn't worry about it.

**flyer8493** · 05-27-2012, 02:15 AM

Screen protectors aren't necessary espically with gorilla glass. I dropped my og EVO on the pavement and it rolled face down. No scratches or cracks. The rest of the phone was scratched up except the screen.

**Dreamliner330** · 05-27-2012, 03:26 AM

My Motorola Photon has Gorilla Glass. My old one had scratches on the screen. My new one got a screen protector and case day one and it's perfect.

I will never "go naked" with a phone again. Too much risk and wear shows over time. I'd rather replace a case & screen protector than a phone.

**ImNoPrince** · 05-27-2012, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by katmandoo122

Used to hate Zagg but the new HD Zaggs are great and BB will put them on for you while you wait.

I never liked the feeling of the Old Zaggs thought they were a bit sticky and caused a drag type effect. are the newer ones different it that way more smoother to sorta .

I have used a few of E-bay and never had an issue I ordered 2 different ones for a few bucks and just picked the one I think looks and feels better. The one I just put on seems to look and feel great (
Amzer Anti Glare )

**PookiePrancer** · 05-27-2012, 07:21 AM

Originally Posted by 541rrhse

I never had one on my EVO for the 2 years I was using it before this. It has zero markings of any kind on it.

Mine's never had one either, and it too is flawless after two years.

**PookiePrancer** · 05-27-2012, 07:26 AM

Originally Posted by DubM

I have a question for those of you with the Zagg HD. I had the HD installed as soon as I got the phone at Best Buy and after a day I notice if you look at it at an angle with the screen off there are scratches/markings on the screen protector from my fingernails. I thought this material was not supposed to be able to be scratched (as well as prevent scratches to the screen). If your fingernail touches it, it leaves an indent. It hasn't self healed at all either.

Also, I still see orange peel if you look at it with the screen off at an angle. I never saw the original Invisibleshield in person so I don't know how improved it is. But I can still notice the orange peel effect.

Can those of you with the Zagg HD, please let me know if you are experiencing the same thing and if it is normal. I want to know if I should go back to Best Buy to see if they can install another one for me. It is driving me crazy. Thanks.

Unfortunately, the scratches you see are sometimes the result of the manufacturing process. They are embedded into the skin. As for fingernail indentations, those will go away; faster if you're in a warm environment. However, if you gouge the skin, it's toast.

**PookiePrancer** · 05-27-2012, 07:29 AM

Originally Posted by jasonmdarr

I have to agree. I was on the fence about getting a screen protector. I got the Zagg HD and I am pleased with my choice.... Now Im just trying to debate what sd card I should get. Will a class four suffice? Looking at class tens and Im wondering if there will even be a noticeable difference.

You'll notice the difference when transferring to/from other devices. Loading a ripped movie from my pc to my Evo 4G takes about an hour with a Class 4; about 4 minutes with a Class 10. In the phone, it won't matter so much.

**rjl2** · 05-27-2012, 07:37 AM

No screen protector for me. I used a suede pouch from sfbags on my EVO and it looked like new after two years. Plan to do the same with the new EVO as well.