Shattershield worries me

[xweb10]

I have a Turbo and did not move to the Turbo 2 because of my fear of the ShatterShield tech. Everything I have read indicates that the top layer of the screen is plastic and scratches easily. My Turbo is naked and has never been scratched. I feel that it is odd to expect to put a glass screen protector on top of the ShatterShield tech just to stop it from scratching.

I am hoping for some real life usage tales. If I keep the phone in my pocket (sans keys) would I have issues? Is the top plastic layer not as smooth as glass?

 

[Joseph Coates]

Mine scratched and I ended up getting a screen shield within the month. This is the first phone I've ever had scratch and was one of the few disappointments I've had with the device.

 

[jtcannonball]

Non issue really. Zagg isn't expensive and sticks on well. I'd put it on any other phone to keep scratches out for resale so this is no different.

 

[osubeavs728]

Non issue really. Zagg isn't expensive and sticks on well. I'd put it on any other phone to keep scratches out for resale so this is no different.

Agreed. I'd rather have a screen with a screen protector that won't shatter vs a screen without one that will.

 

[YAYTech]

2 options:

- use it naked & replace the shattershield top lens (~$30) whenever it gets bad enough to bother you. If you're deeply OCD this could get pricey.
- throw on your preferred screen protector. Some of the glass ones cover the full screen, and it's hard to tell they're there if installed properly.

 

[benjamminh]

The biggest difference between the T2 screen and the Force screen is that the Force screen actually looks good while the T2 screen was dim.

 

[1901Madison]

The biggest difference between the T2 screen and the Force screen is that the Force screen actually looks good while the T2 screen was dim.

I agree with this.

 

[Ry]

Get the Z or Z Play if you don't want to put a screen protector on the Z Force.

 

[xweb10]

Get the Z or Z Play if you don't want to put a screen protector on the Z Force.

That is an option. I like the battery of the force and play, but the play is slower and a bit dated hardware wise.

 

[Ry]

That is an option. I like the battery of the force and play, but the play is slower and a bit dated hardware wise.

Dated how?

 

[benjamminh]

It's not dated, just this year's middle speced CPU and gpu. Now whether anyone experiences a difference probably depends on their usage and their perceptions.

 

[xweb10]

^^ This

 

[Ry]

^^ This

..so not dated.

 

[benjamminh]

I would imagine the Z Play camera would not be as good as the Z camera, which isn't as good as the Z Force camera. But again, how big a difference is subjective.

 

[xweb10]

..so not dated.

I will reword... It is not as up to date as the Z or Z Force. Lesser processor, lesser RAM, lesser camera, lesser screen. Not terrible by any means, but since I tend to keep my device for 2 years I try to get the most up to date specs when I buy.

 

[Ry]

I will reword... It is not as up to date as the Z or Z Force. Lesser processor, lesser RAM, lesser camera, lesser screen. Not terrible by any means, but since I tend to keep my device for 2 years I try to get the most up to date specs when I buy.

Still doesn't make sense because it's specs are current for its price point.

 

[xweb10]

Still doesn't make sense because it's specs are current for its price point.

You are correct. For its price point.

 

[chemgeek]

I do not do anything special with my phone. Carry it in a pocket all day, just not with sharp objects, change, etc. No issues with scratching. However, the plastic coating is a dust magnet in your pocket! I didn't have that problem with the Droid Maxx, which had a glass screen.

 

[TigerCourage]

I have a Turbo and did not move to the Turbo 2 because of my fear of the ShatterShield tech. Everything I have read indicates that the top layer of the screen is plastic and scratches easily. My Turbo is naked and has never been scratched. I feel that it is odd to expect to put a glass screen protector on top of the ShatterShield tech just to stop it from scratching.

I am hoping for some real life usage tales. If I keep the phone in my pocket (sans keys) would I have issues? Is the top plastic layer not as smooth as glass?

Just look for airglass on Amazon, cheap, durable, no fingerprints. You won't even notice you have a screen protector on. Best solution IMO

 

[skatergirl]

My husband put a glass protector on his because his scratches easily.