Screen Protectors?

[shawdzad]

Is it worth it to get the screen protectors or do devices like this rarely scratch

 

[fatboy97]

Is it worth it to get the screen protectors or do devices like this rarely scratch

If you don't protect it, IT WILL SCRATCH!!!

I'm usually very cautious with my device at first... then I forget I had my keys in the pocket I just put my device into. I'd say it's better safe then sorry... you can always remove a screen protector, but you can not always remove a scratch.

 

[mharr]

It depends on the device. I'm not sure about the Thunderbolt, but I (incl for my wife and son) have bought 4 phones in past 8 months: Samsung Captivate and Focus, iPhone4, and Motorola Atrix. All have Gorilla Glass (or comparable) which will not scratch or wear out. I have taken the point of a metal deck screw and tried to scratch a corner of the screen, and it left no mark whatsoever. So if the device has Gorilla Glass, I won't bother with obscuring the display with a screen protector.

 

[tucker_dahlin]

I use them because sometimes they protect just enough to keep the screen from cracking when dropped.

 

[fatboy97]

The Thunderbolt does not have Gorilla Glass!!!

 

[phantomog]

I'm thinking about getting Ghost Armor installed at a kiosk in the mall. I'm just concerned with the "wet" application, the last thing I want is my phone being ruined by a Ghost Armor installer.

 

[Ricom1]

The Thunderbolt does not have Gorilla Glass!!!

From what I've read, the TB has the generic version of GG. (same/similar stuff without the namebrand)

 

[Generalg]

One word: REALOOK

 

[berdinkerdickle]

One word: REALOOK

I had REALOOK on my Inspire and loved it.
Perfectly clear and glassy.
I forgot it was even there.

 

[dreitzell78]

Get the Steinheil by SGP I believe, best cover ever. No wet application, and its like it's not even there.

 

[musicman555]

+1 for the Steinheil by SGP, I have their crystal clear protector on my Thunderbolt now and love it. The application was 10 times easier than the wet application ones (i have used Zagg invisishield and bodyguardz) and the look and feel is like you don't have a protector on there at all. Definitely worth the $.

 

[KingChicago]

The old is it, or is it not Gorilla Glass debate.
I asked HTC if they were going to use GG on the Thunderbolt and got this:
@KingChicago We previously used GG. Since other damage-resistant glass tech has become available, we now source from multiple manufacturers.
However, at Corning's site they claim the Tbolt has it.

Regardless, any screen can scratch, even GG. So if you have a tendency to do so, get a protector. I do not use one, just because I make sure not to keep keys in the same pocket as my phone, and have never had a problem. Its all based on how you use it, and how careful you are.

 

[BattleSwine]

I tried several. the best I've found was : SGP HTC Thunderbolt Screen Protector Steinheil Ultra Series [Ultra Crystal]

 

[iLLusive]

Anyone used the SGP Ultra Fine or Ultra Oleophobic in comparison to new Zagg Clear which promotes smudge / fingerproof resistant?

 

[dchurch85]

I always get them, even though I'm very protective of my phone. With phone manufacturers getting so picky on any damage for warranty replacements, better to be safe than sorry...

 

[SoDev]

+1 for SGP. Love it.

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[suan]

I use the zagg and I have to say it provides great protection but looks bad. My friend has the sgp and it looks great and feels great but I have noticed he has scratched it up a bit. Not sure how much protection the sgp gives.

 

[stockandroidguy]

I put zagg invisibleshield/bodygaurdz on all my devices and they have all protected my screen perfectly

 

[dcviper]

I prefer the Splash Masque brand of screen protectors. They are cheap (-er than the Vz branded ones) and easy to install, and cover all of the glass.

Also, the Samsung Galaxy Tab does have the Corning-branded Gorilla Glass, and I dropped it right on its face, and I have three little dents in the screen . So yeah, Gorilla Glass will scratch if you try hard enough.

 

[Jude526]

I have Ghost Armor on my Incredible and love it. I have used it on all my devices. It is the best.
They have kiosks at the malls and install them.