Scratch proof screen..

[TrendyProfessional1]

Both razors (well maybe not razors) and keys have a lower mohs rating than even non-tempered glass. Lets see the same tests with sandpaper.

What a reach. Buuut good point, I'm not a carpenter, framer, handyman. So hey no worries here.

 

[TrendyProfessional1]

well, seeing as how i live literally 8 blocks from the pacific ocean and surf 3-5 times a week i would say it will happen more often then not. But, gorilla glass or not, my screen will end up with small scratches if i continuously present it in an environment where it is subjected to sand. That goes for gorilla glass as well, which was my previous phone.

Screen protector, sand scratches for sure

 

[Adrynalyne]

What a reach. Buuut good point, I'm not a carpenter, framer, handyman. So hey no worries here.

Do you go outside? Or do you wear white gloves and stay in a sterile room? Because...dirt contains sand. Wind blows dust. Get the idea?

 

[stdeane]

I think they are using keys because that's the most likely thing you would have in your pocket (besides sand). Most people don't carry razor blades around in their pocket.

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[Adrynalyne]

I think they are using keys because that's the most likely thing you would have in your pocket (besides sand). Most people don't carry razor blades around in their pocket.

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You mean not everyone is on a suicide watch?

 

[Mr. Poppalopolis]

I think they are using keys because that's the most likely thing you would have in your pocket (besides sand). Most people don't carry razor blades around in their pocket.

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That's true, but keys aren't hard enough to scratch glass. I have heard that key rings on the other hand are much harder and DO scratch screens. What I would like to see is sprinkling some sand on it, maybe dropping the phone in some dirt, and rubbing the screen. That is probably where 90% of scratches come from.

 

[Holsum]

Even if you do not subject it to that sort of environment...a miniscule piece of sand can be in the wind. You could accidently swipe to unlock your device and its under your finger.



Scratch heaven. Can it not happen? Sure. Is it likely to happen? Very.


My point at the end of the day is, its still better to have a screen protector. Beats cleaning the screen and hands every single time you use the device.

Face unlock...ZING!

edit: yes i agree screen protectors are nice, though i have never found a good one that doesn't slide/bubble, mess up viewing angles, give more glare etc.

 

[Adrynalyne]

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There are some promo codes floating around to save money too.

 

[TrendyProfessional1]

Do you go outside? Or do you wear white gloves and stay in a sterile room? Because...dirt contains sand. Wind blows dust. Get the idea?

I am always very careful with my devices. So no worries here. I work in an office enviornment so it's
all good. Now if I worked mainly outdoors or did a great deal of physical labor. Then definitely.
For instance when my g/f said she wanted to go to the beach more, screen protector.
I like the feel of naked glas. I do however use a silicone case always on my phone

 

[Mr. Poppalopolis]

edit: yes i agree screen protectors are nice, though i have never found a good one that doesn't slide/bubble, mess up viewing angles, give more glare etc.

I actually bought the standard Verizon branded protectors for the Incredible. I think it was 3 for $15 or something and they were surprisingly good. They took some damage themselves and didn't last that long, but they felt fine and didn't cause any glare or anything. My only complaint was that they didn't cover the bezels on the phone. Still, no screen protector for me. I do have a lot of small scratches all over my screen but they are miniscule and I like the feel of glass too much.

 

[Mr. Poppalopolis]

I am always very careful with my devices. So no worries here. I work in an office enviornment so it's
all good. Now if I worked mainly outdoors or did a great deal of physical labor. Then definitely.
For instance when my g/f said she wanted to go to the beach more, screen protector.
I like the feel of naked glas. I do however use a silicone case always on my phone

Hate to say it, but it rarely matters how careful you are. For the first few months of having my Incredible I was very careful with it. Nothing too extreme, but I always made sure I knew where my phone was and it wasn't going to be damaged. After I had a few scratches on it I accepted that it wouldn't stay perfect forever and now I treat it like my old flip phone.

 

[PJnc284]

Hate to say it, but it rarely matters how careful you are.

Yup. I had a fascinate with no screen protector and one of those case/holster combos. Never put in a pocket, never dropped and still ended up with hairline scratches on the screen. Not sure if it was maybe dirt or something that got it when sliding it into the holster or something on the screen while trying to wipe off fingerprints. Who knows. With the Thunderbolt, I have one of the 2 piece silicone/hard plastic cases with a screen protector and it's nice to just not have to worry.

 

[JoeUserTX]

I've tried screen protectors and rubberized plastic cases on my Fascinate, and hated both.

It's kind of like buying nice furniture and covering it with blanket-patterned slip covers. Not acceptable, IMO...

 

[rootbrain]

60-grit sandpaper. Yeah, let's see that, lol...

Hm, well the keys were a good test. I hardly ever walk around with 60grit in my pocket, LOL

 

[Mr. Poppalopolis]

Hm, well the keys were a good test. I hardly ever walk around with 60grit in my pocket, LOL

Yeah, I usually carry at least 150 grit...

But the point is that keys are lower than glass in terms of scratch hardness, so they will not scratch glass. Sand is harder though, so having a few grains of sand in your pocket or on a table can scratch the screen. I always carry my phone in its own pocket but it still manages to get scratched.

 

[Stang68]

How much is Verizon's insurance on smartphones?

 

[solido888]

How about that one tiny grain of sand that ends up in your pocket? It happens, unless you are a computer geek working in a sterile environment.



Tiny grain of sand > Galaxy Nexus screen.

I know you used to have a Fascinate, as I have benefited from some of your work on that platform. Thank you for that btw.

Are you implying the GN screen will be more vulnerable to scratching then the Fascinates? Because if it matches my Fascinates scratch resistance I will be thrilled.

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[SSHGuru]

I had the OG Droid Naked for two year - not a scratch.

I've had the Bionic since it came out - no scratches.

I live across the street from the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale and can see the beach. We always have lived blocks away from the beach here.

 

[Adrynalyne]

Droid 1: Never scratched
Droid Incredible: scratched
Fascinate: scratched
Continuum: scratched
Thunderbolt: scratched on dev device, was smart enough for screen protector on main device.
Incredible 2: scratched


Guess which ones didn't have Gorilla Glass? I babied these devices, btw.

 

[Mr. Poppalopolis]

Droid 1: Never scratched
Droid Incredible: scratched
Fascinate: scratched
Continuum: scratched
Thunderbolt: scratched on dev device, was smart enough for screen protector on main device.
Incredible 2: scratched


Guess which ones didn't have Gorilla Glass? I babied these devices, btw.

DInc does have GG just so you know