I currently have the PS Anti Glare, however compared to some of my friends iPhone, I realize that I am losing A LOT of the retina. I am now thinking of switching to the PS Crystal, but I read a lot about fingerprints being really annoying. Is my decision worth it? Trading the clarity for fingerprints?
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Are fingerprints that bad?
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Fingerprints are a part of life, haha. Especially when it comes to nice electronics, just get used to it.
They are only bad if you commit a crime and aren't wearing gloves. 
Seriously, though, I'd rather have to wipe off fingerprints than cover the display with some type of shield or anti-glare. I've had all versions of the phone (and the iPad) and I've never had anything on the screen. I have a little cloth I carry around (well I have one at work and one in my car) that I use to wipe off my phone when it really starts to annoy me.
Seriously, though, I'd rather have to wipe off fingerprints than cover the display with some type of shield or anti-glare. I've had all versions of the phone (and the iPad) and I've never had anything on the screen. I have a little cloth I carry around (well I have one at work and one in my car) that I use to wipe off my phone when it really starts to annoy me.
Just use the phone like it was meant to be used!
Naked!
Forget about the screen protectors, you're missing out on the Retina Display in all its glory!
Naked!
Forget about the screen protectors, you're missing out on the Retina Display in all its glory!
Actually this is only an issue when it comes to shiny electronics. Because devices with a matte finish don't fingerprint problems.
Lol, okay? If you have a matte black plastic back and greasy hands, there will still be smudges on the device. Even the most matte device and yet you have greasy hands, it'll still smudge it a little.
I'll agree with this. I personally use a screen protector because I can't grab the confidence to use it naked. But I do use a clear screen protector, can't stand the anti glare and the amount of clarity you lose using that. I use the SGP oleo, best of both worlds IMO. At the end of the day it's up to you, everyone has their own opinions and you'll get a different answer everytime.
I started with privacy screen shield. I realized I was losing tons of retina with it so I switched to a matte for a while. Loved the feel and the lack of fingerprints. However I always saw how clear my girlfriends iphone screen was (she had a regular clear one) and I have switched to a switcheasy cheapie. Probally won't go back to anything else. Fingerprints barely even show up unless u have greasy hands, then just give a quick rub against your tshirt or pants lol
long story short - go with crystal clear.
long story short - go with crystal clear.
Pretty much common sense that any object will show smudges from "greasy" hands. I could say if I were working on my car and got all oily, then touched my devices that they would show fingerprints......of course they would!
But for normal conditions, a matte finish does not show fingerprints like a shiny one does.
put plastic wrap on you eyes and you will not see them either.
Naked Glass. Use hand sanitizer + wet napkin and you will fine to clean it.
Naked Glass. Use hand sanitizer + wet napkin and you will fine to clean it.
Just annoying. If manufactures would stop making shiny products, this would be less of an issue.
