iPad mini Screen protector, is it necessary for the ipad mini?

Hello guys, I am about to get an ipad mini (white one, because of the scuffs on black models) and it seems we are not sure about what screen does it bring. I'm mostly asking because I had a Nexus 7 (really really good tablet I must say, too bad it came with some light bleed) and after a week using it some tiny scratches appeared on the screen, really hard to see but still pissed me off because I was extremely careful with it, for this reason I would like to know what's the situation here, I don't want surprises. So, those brave enough to keep your ipads naked, whats your experience so far?

PD: I'd be even happy if it brought the same glass than the iphone 3gs, I still got mine somewhere around here and its screen remains flawless.

lulla01 said:

Your screen can still crack with a screen protector, it's nice to have but not necessary by any means.

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Well, I gotta say I'm more worried about scratches than cracks since I find it harder to drop it if you are careful, on the other hand for a little scratch to appear it only takes a speck of dust harder than the screen (if the screen is good this shouldn't be an issue, but since we are not 100% sure...)

Bump!

Wanna hear more opinions about it.

kodeman53 said:

There are only 2 opinions, i.e., screen protectors are needed and they are not, and you've heard both of them. What more do you need to know?

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Right, Sherlock.

Read the thread again and then read the answers, I basically wanna hear the experience of those who have been using the ipad mini for some time without a screen protector. If you see that let me know because I haven't. Maybe I'm missing something here.

And indeed I'm talking about scratches.

kodeman53 said:

OK, Watson. I don't use screen protectors on any of my iDevices, which includes several iPhones (currently using an i5) and several iPads (currently 2 Minis, iPad2 and iPad3). However, I do not hold the devices up to a light source multiple times a day, looking for reflections from scratches.

Mini screen protectors wont be any different than screen protectors on any other device. Do they work? Of course they do. Would the device have been scratched without a screen protector? No one knows.

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I must say I'm a little dissappointed, Sherlock. It seems you are losing your understanding skills. I never said anything about the quality of the protectors, I was basically asking about the screen's resistance, this is why I was only interested in the opinions of those who keep their ipads mini naked.

Anyway, there's no need to apologize. I know you are trying hard.

takeshi74 said:

Subjective matter -- just as it is with any other device.


It's going to vary from person to person. Some won't experience any scratches. Some will have minor scratches. Some will have major scratches. The experiences of other random people means nothing with regard to what your experience will be like.

You need to take whatever steps you are willing to deal with if you're concerned about scratches. No matter how scratch resistant something is, scratch resistant does not mean unscratchable. Again, this applies to any device out there.


It has nothing to do with whether the screen is "good" or not and everything to do with whether or not the material sliding against the screen is harder (as you yourself stated).

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The better the screen is the harder it will be to find a material able to scratch it. Basic logic.

kodeman53 said:

I clearly said I do not use screen protectors, I.e., naked to use a term you are familiar with
I clearly said I own 2 Minis
No scratches.

If you weren't trying so hard, and failing miserably, to be witty, you would have noticed I answered your question. Don't worry, you'll catch on to this ask a question, get an answer concept eventually.

Remember, count how many people use screen protectors, count how many do not before making your decision. Advice from strangers on the Internet is always the best source of information for people unable to decide on their own.

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As I said before, you don't have to justify yourself. I know you meant well.

I just find it kind of sad that such a simple topic outsmarted you this bad.

kodeman53 said:

Why did you start this thread? You clearly think you know more than anyone else.

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Oh, you still don't get it, do you?

I don't own and iPad mini yet.

AnorexicPig said:

Never used a screen protector,on my 4,4S or 5 or the iPad mini,and they all are scratchless ,just need to be careful and it's fine.

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Good to know, these are the kind of answers I was expecting.