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do you us screen protector on your 4s?

  • yes

    Votes: 62 56.9%
  • no haven't had any problems or needed one

    Votes: 34 31.2%
  • no i have had some scratches that are noticable

    Votes: 6 5.5%
  • no- other

    Votes: 7 6.4%

  • Total voters
    109

himynameiscody

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this is for people with 4 or 4s...since i think the screens are the same?

if yes, just post the brand you use so if i decide to get one i'll know the best/favored one...i figured cheap ones would peel, interfere with scrolling, etc. my main concern is that it will change the color of my screen to appear darker, like a tint. does it?


i've had nothing but a bumper since 4s launch. pristine condition with a few drops.
 
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Achillias

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Dec 1, 2011
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I do use a screenprotector, better beeing save (while you dont see any difference with a good screenprotector on your screen) then having a regret. It also came free with the case i've bought.
 

LapsangSouchong

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Jul 15, 2010
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Of course. I used one on my 3GS, and when the 4 came out, Apple recommended NOT using one at first. I got bumped while walking and dropped mine, in a case. It hit a tiny pebble and shattered. So, yes.
 

himynameiscody

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Oct 9, 2011
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I use Power Support. They are the best!!!
easy to apply?

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I use Power Support. They are the best!!!
these look nice. if i get one for front and back what is the texture like? do you reccomend front and back? is it noticeable that there is a protector on it



edit: also power support has a lot (ie HD anti glare)...what do you have/reccomend
 

takeshi74

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Feb 9, 2011
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if yes, just post the brand you use so if i decide to get one i'll know the best/favored one...
SGP utlraolephobic. You might want to understand why people prefer a particular screen protector rather than just going with the most popular. Not all screen protectors are the same.

also power support has a lot (ie HD anti glare)...what do you have/reccomend
Again, subjective matter. Do you prefer crystal or matte/antiglare?
 

daneoni

macrumors G4
Mar 24, 2006
11,577
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Have used one on every generation of iPhone i've owned (all of them)

Another vote for PowerSupport Crystal...have yet to fail me.
 

himynameiscody

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Oct 9, 2011
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the 4 and 4s have exact same screens right?

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Have used one on every generation of iPhone i've owned (all of them)

Another vote for PowerSupport Crystal...have yet to fail me.
theres several films they have, are any better? i noticed one says antiglare, one says HD, etc
 

akdj

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Mar 10, 2008
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I've had every iPhone. Never had a screen protector...and I've owned each iPhone from launch day to launch day...and my son is six years old now. He's grown up with them. Never, ever had an issue or a scratch. I've sold every 'used' phone for usually a fifty to seventy five dollar profit!

I'm careful with them...never put it in a pocket with coins or keys...but the screen is too darn pretty to cover it in any way, shape or form IMVHO:)


As always, ymmv.

Jer
 

himynameiscody

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Oct 9, 2011
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I've had every iPhone. Never had a screen protector...and I've owned each iPhone from launch day to launch day...and my son is six years old now. He's grown up with them. Never, ever had an issue or a scratch. I've sold every 'used' phone for usually a fifty to seventy five dollar profit!

I'm careful with them...never put it in a pocket with coins or keys...but the screen is too darn pretty to cover it in any way, shape or form IMVHO:)


As always, ymmv.

Jer


that's kinda how i felt...unless the protector was near invisible
 

miragebg

macrumors 6502a
Mar 23, 2009
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SGP Ultraoleophobic here for front and Ultramatte for back.
Love the oleophobic feeling..
 

wordoflife

macrumors 604
Jul 6, 2009
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Originally did on my 3GS but then took it off after a while. I have a 4S now, but I'm going to put a screen protector since it's new and all. Right now it's rocking semi naked until my case comes.
 

himynameiscody

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Oct 9, 2011
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Yup, I've had good luck with the Power Support protectors sold at Apple stores.
which power support? theres a few on their site. if i do it i'd do the front and back of my white 4s....it won't dim down the screeen or anything will it
 

SandboxGeneral

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Sep 8, 2010
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Nope. No screen protector now or ever in the past on any of my phones.
 

AppleTech22

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Jul 10, 2010
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I did have the Invisible Shield for the front and back, ordered it because of my positive experience with the iPad one. Now I won't order one of these pieces of **** ever again. Peeling up after a week, that's just horrible. Can anyone recommend a good skin dealer, other than skinit, that has textured skins or colored ones? And if anyone knows a good, fast shipping, backplate dealer I would LOVE to get a link.
 

himynameiscody

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AppleTech22 said:
I did have the Invisible Shield for the front and back, ordered it because of my positive experience with the iPad one. Now I won't order one of these pieces of **** ever again. Peeling up after a week, that's just horrible. Can anyone recommend a good skin dealer, other than skinit, that has textured skins or colored ones? And if anyone knows a good, fast shipping, backplate dealer I would LOVE to get a link.

Apparently power support. I just don't which one as there are several. I just don't want my screen to chnge at all. Like the color or quality or response
 

daneoni

macrumors G4
Mar 24, 2006
11,577
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the 4 and 4s have exact same screens right?

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theres several films they have, are any better? i noticed one says antiglare, one says HD, etc

Yes 4S/4 have the same screens.

HD Antiglare is the matte finish protector meant to reduce glare but that also reduces clarity somewhat.

The Crystal films retain original clarity (good especially for Retina Screens) but you might get glare as a result.

Think of it as Glossy vs Matte
 
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himynameiscody

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daneoni said:
the 4 and 4s have exact same screens right?

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theres several films they have, are any better? i noticed one says antiglare, one says HD, etc

Yes 4S/$ have the same screens.

HD Antiglare is the matte finish protector meant to reduce glare but that also reduces clarity somewhat.

The Crystal films retain original clarity (good especially for Retina Screens) but you might get glare as a result.

Think of it as Glossy vs Matte

It says it comes with 2 films does that
Mean front And back
 

himynameiscody

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Oct 9, 2011
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It won't take away from The touch screen At all? Also are they difficult to put on
 

MattMJB0188

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Dec 28, 2009
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easy to apply?

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these look nice. if i get one for front and back what is the texture like? do you reccomend front and back? is it noticeable that there is a protector on it



edit: also power support has a lot (ie HD anti glare)...what do you have/reccomend

I have the crystal one but I believe there is an anti-glare one. Its very easy to apply and feels like nothing is on your screen. My second choice would probably go to SGP as I use this for my Galaxy S II.

I also have the Power Support for my iPad 2. I swear by Power Support. You will not be disappointed. Good Luck!!!!

Merry Christmas!!!
 

himynameiscody

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Should I order PS right thru their site?
 
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