Anyone not using a screen protector?

[SlappyMcgee]

I recommend the Realook Crystal Clear. You can get them on amazon. I purchased a pack of 2 for my Captivate when I first got it on launch day and it still has the same one on it. NO scratches nothing wrong with the screen protector. It is very similar to the plastic that is on the screen when your first buy it. So its not a thin film and never had any issues with touch responsiveness. I highly recommend them. Only prob I had with it was when first applying it I got a tiny dust particle under it an had to reapply but other than that. No complaints.

 

[judge34411]

Well if people want protectors, I would suggest using one like this. This is the same sort of material we put on leading edges on aircraft. Skinomi TechSkin - Cell Phone Cases, Screen Protectors, Skins, Shields, Covers

 

[t3chn0s1s]

I personally have always used Zagg. Used to work for BBY Mobile and became rather adept at installing them flawlessly. I put a Zagg HD on my HOX and now have one on my SGS3. I've never had an issue with Zagg other than the annoying orange peel effect on the original Zagg but the HD has less of this effect. After 1st installing the Zagg HD you won't see any orange peel effect but after a few days it will start to slightly show up. The only thing I personally don't like about the HD is the fact that it doesn't heal itself the way the original Zagg does... the other thing that is really bugging me about Zagg in general for the SGS3 is that anytime I try to use a TPU case it tends to left the edges of the Zagg. The One X Zagg was 'case friendly' meaning it didn't go all the way to the edge of the display so any cases wouldn't come close to lifting up the edges. Oh well. I managed to find one case for the SGS3 that doesn't lift the screen protector up and that's the Incipio NGP case. Hope this helps someone so they can learn from my experience without having to waste time and money on multiple cases or screen protectors. Lol


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[sammyfan]

I just got my s3 a few days ago, always put zagg on my products, but every time
I put a screen cover on (tried two different ones) the screen stops responding
But when you take it off it takes about an hour to fully function again. Anybody know about this issue?
Im thinking about just going bareback.

 

[Shanicenicolle]

I personally have always used Zagg. Used to work for BBY Mobile and became rather adept at installing them flawlessly. I put a Zagg HD on my HOX and now have one on my SGS3. I've never had an issue with Zagg other than the annoying orange peel effect on the original Zagg but the HD has less of this effect. After 1st installing the Zagg HD you won't see any orange peel effect but after a few days it will start to slightly show up. The only thing I personally don't like about the HD is the fact that it doesn't heal itself the way the original Zagg does... the other thing that is really bugging me about Zagg in general for the SGS3 is that anytime I try to use a TPU case it tends to left the edges of the Zagg. The One X Zagg was 'case friendly' meaning it didn't go all the way to the edge of the display so any cases wouldn't come close to lifting up the edges. Oh well. I managed to find one case for the SGS3 that doesn't lift the screen protector up and that's the Incipio NGP case. Hope this helps someone so they can learn from my experience without having to waste time and money on multiple cases or screen protectors. Lol


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I've been zaggless because the lift problem, I'll give that a try tho thanks for the info

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[Ticojpunk]

I'm getting an S3 at the end of this week. I was sort of contemplating the whole screen protection vs none thing. I usually go commando on phones. I like the glass feel, cool temperature, smoothness. A co-worker has the S3 with a screen protector (not sure which, but he got it at the AT&T store and they put it on for him) and it really makes his screen look dull and lifeless. We were all shocked when he first got it, but I figured it was the the fault of the screen protector, not the S3 screen itself, which has gotten good reviews.

I definitely will be starting off commando, and see no need to get into screen protectors, but do they all degrade the S3 screen like that to some extent?

 

[OhAlfie]

Not using one. Don't see the need for it.

 

[judge34411]

Not using one. Don't see the need for it.

I agree shame covering that screen. Just as bad as all these monster boxes that hide the phone. With the cost of all that I just insure the phone, and get to keep it looking the way it was meant to. Actually it still looks like a phone not a brick with some hazy piece of plastic on top as well.

But each to their own. Myself if I was worried (Besides insurance) I would just get a cheaper phone.

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[winmod21]

Well, I couldn't possibly disagree more;

I agree shame covering that screen.

No shame at all, when your SP isn't even noticeable, at all. I've had more than one manager?of mobile phone stores & dept.'s?tell me they couldn't even tell I had a SP on. They all said something to the effect of: What kind of SP is this? Where did you get it?

Just as bad as all these monster boxes that hide the phone.

Slim fitting, nice looking protective cases that also provide a much needed and improved grip to the GS3 . . .can hardly be categorized as "monster boxes."

With the cost of all that I just insure the phone, and get to keep it looking the way it was meant to.

That's great, if you never go outdoors and live in a padded bungalow filled with nothing but assorted pillows and pillow furniture and wall-to-wall carpet, I guess.
A large percentage of a products' designed 'look'? is purposed towards the generation of sales. There's a huge difference between protecting your investment, and keeping "it looking the way it was meant to"...'look' at the phones point of sale. Case & SP interfaces are surely and obviously part of any mobile phones' design.
Besides, I would wager a pretty hefty bet that most, if not all, of Samsungs' CEO's, responsible for the GS3 design, probably use their GS3's with SP's & cases, as well.

Actually it still looks like a phone not a brick with some hazy piece of plastic on top as well.

That's ridiculous. . . (see all above).

But each to their own.

Ah, here's ONE THING we agree on.

Myself if I was worried (Besides insurance) I would just get a cheaper phone.

Additional financial products aren't always the wisest, or best solution.
According to ConsumerReports research, and their related article entitled: Don't buy phone insurance?
"We don't think insurance or extended warranties are worth it. Only 17% of cell phone buyers polled got a new phone because the old one broke, and only 3% because the phone was lost or stolen. A better idea: Keep your old phone until the new contract ends. If you lose or break the new phone, reactivate the old one and use it until you qualify for a free or low-cost phone."

Financial products that are a waste of money; You can save big bucks by skipping unnecessary financial products and services
. .(scroll to bottom of page? for cell phones)

Imo, here's a much wiser practice, as described by macmov, and in step with ConsumerReports research & polls:

My 2 cents says, I feel it's a complete waste of money for ANY tacked on insurance for anything As far as phones are concerned, I'd rather put my money into a quality case for protection and if something ever does go wrong, I always keep my old phone for a backup and would just have one of these phone geek techs repair my phone if I couldn't do it myself. I can guarantee 99% of the time I would come out way ahead rather then buying an insurance plan just to hope they will cover the problem after the deductable they force me to pay.

 

[cgardnervt]

Just get a ZAGG IS HD and be done with it. Then forget all about it. Thats what I did!

 

[OhAlfie]

Geez...can you please kill off your over-sized avatar!!??

 

[prestonhorin]

okay folks, here's the real deal straight from the horse's mouth. My friend and I bought our Galaxy S3 phones 5 months (him) and 7 months (me) ago. I have used 2 screen protectors on my phone over this time and he hasn't used anything.

When I put on my second protector he swore up and down that the gorilla glass is scratch-proof and I was nuts for covering my screen.

Well, after this many months I have to admit his phone's screen is as perfect as mine and I'm in the process of peeling off my screen protector right now. I'm gonna go bareback for the rest of this phone's life and wish I did it sooner.

 

[prestonhorin]

So much better

 

[Shanghaichica1]

I've got a screen protector on my note. On my old phone (iPhone 4) I used a screen protector for about a year and then I took it off for the last year. The screen did eventually get a small scratch on it but it could only be seen in certain lighting. I've always had a screen protector on my galaxy note. I love the 5.3 inch screen and would be sad if it got scratched. The thing with insurance is that unless the glass is cracked they won't fix/replace it due minor scratches as these are classed as cosmetic damage. At the moment I have a matt screen protector on my note. I've always used the clear ones in the past so I'm still getting used to this one. It is better for finger prints and in bright sun light so I might keep it.

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[Tony2255]

Yes I have always used a screen protector on all my devices. I am a little OCD with my mobile devices which is why after a few years when I take off the screen protector and Otterbox defender case they still look lit new. I could bot stand having a scratch on my screen. I highly recommend best skins ever skins. Have used them on over 30 devices in the past few years and love them.

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[nancybout]

Not using any. Just have a cruzer light case, changed the last case.

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[OhAlfie]

So no protector on mine and never will be using one. Screen still mint.

 

[Shawn Magm]

My phone is goes commando. I put it in a drawstring bag, which is in my carry bag for work. I have one of those cheap, ribbed plastic cases from eBay with clip. It's a great case. So far no scratches. The phone is almost 3 months old.

 

[datastar]

I don't think the GS3 has gorilla glass. It is hard but can be scratched. I had mine in my pocket with my keys for a short walk from the office to the parking garage and low-and-behold, I scratch the screen that was not protected. (Thank God for BestBuy insurance; got it replaced.) I felt really stupid because I have an Otter Box Defender series with the built-in screen protector. I removed the screen protector because the text was distorted when reading black text on a white background. I now have a Zagg Invisible Shield Protector= best of both worlds; I think

 

[meyerweb#CB]

The S3 very definitely has Gorilla Glass: https://www.google.com/search?q=gal...s=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

But Gorilla glass isn't completely scratch proof. There are harder substances. But I used my last phone, an HTC Evo, without a screen protector for about 2 1/2 years. It also has Gorilla Glass. It has a few minor scratches, but not enough to bother me. My left pants pocket is for my phone, and nothing harder than a handkerchief ever goes in there with the phone.