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Do You Use a Screen Protector?

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theturtle

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Aug 3, 2009
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Hey guys, just wanted to vent.

My first iphone 4, i had my oleo installed PERFECTLY. than i got my replacement and had to install a oleo on that. than 2 days later, i noticed interlacing issues on the phone so i had to get that replaced, so another oleo gone. THAN i totally just blundered up the install so i ended up throwing away that oleo. SO THREE EFFING OLEOPHOBIC'S I WENT THROUGH. im so freaking frustrated i couldnt get it correctly.

My question, who hear is totally running naked? I used to just run with a oleo, but im thinking about not even using a screen protector anymore. anyone go that route?
 
This is one of those questions where you're going to get mixed answers. It's similar to asking the forums, "What case is the best?"

If you want to save money and stop wasting oleo shields, by any means just use no shield. If you have money to throw at a number of shields, go right on and slap on your next shield. Really comes down to your personal preference because in the end, you're the one that'll make the decision if you have to get another replacement phone or if you're shield were to mess up which forces you to get another shield.
 
Used to use a screen protector. Now completely naked. I will never go back to screen protectors after seeing how beautiful the glass and screen is.
 
I have never used a screen protector and never had a scratch... and I often shove my phone in my pocket with keys and coins (although I try to avoid this when I remember).

I know other people will have had different experiences and I guess the answer for you will depend on how you handle your phone.
 
I used a protector on my old 3D and when I removed it it was like going from SD to HD or something. Helped with battery life a bit as I could turn the brightness down, but it probably depends on your screen protector.

I drop my 3GS quite often but the screen never gets touched. I have a hard case for it and keep it away from keys and coins and it's been fine so far.
 
I am using a Wrapsol screen protector on my iphone 4 - what a mess it looks it is dull and although I thought I got it on without bubbles I now see some. I don't know what to do - take it and go naked or stick with it ?.:confused:
 
I use ghost armor on mine. When I had an iPhone 3gs, the oleophobic coating failed. I use the protector to guard against that, along with protecting against the risk of scratching the phone itself. The phone goes in my pants pocket and while I try not putting keys/coins in the same pocket. Accidents can happen.

I understand that many people go naked on theirs and have no problems with it. There are those that did the same then and something did happen and they regretted not putting any screen protector on.

To each his own, but I want to protect my investment.
 
I would never go without one. I used to be loyal to the InvisibleShield, but now I swear by Power Support's protectors. The Crystal Film is amazing and well worth the cost.
 
I use cheap ones all the time. Have a bad habit of throwing my phone in the same pocket as my keys. My protectors are usually jacked up within a couple months and I have to replace them. GO EBAY!
 
rwilliams said:
I would never go without one. I used to be loyal to the InvisibleShield, but now I swear by Power Support's protectors. The Crystal Film is amazing and well worth the cost.
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Thumbs up to this! Easy to apply (very important) and didn't degrade the retina display experience at all.
 
I use to use PS, but it was getting expensive. So I switched to SGP and look for discount codes when available. Don't really notice any difference.
 
I use one(on a 3GS).
There might be a slight quality loss on the screen,but it's barely noticable, and the lack of fingerprints is way more important to me.
 
I love the clarity without. Yet I still use the power support anti glare HD for my 4. I just like how it feels and the matte finish looks sharp. I also mainly like the fact that I'm no longer constantly wiping my phone done with a microfiber cloth.
 
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Never spent money on screen protector since i got a free one when i bought the case for my i4.
 
I use the matt typed (not gloss) screen protectors, they work wonders, just hate the finger marks on my screen and i never know what's in my handbag, so just in case...
 
ajohnson253 said:
I love the clarity without. Yet I still use the power support anti glare HD for my 4. I just like how it feels and the matte finish looks sharp. I also mainly like the fact that I'm no longer constantly wiping my phone done with a microfiber cloth.
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+1
I rather have less finger prints!
 
I've used all types of screenshields. I stick with cheapies now (currently on a switcheasy freebie). I don't see a point to pay 20 bucks for a screenshield or however much one of those nice ones are. Mine get jacked up pretty quick besides the matte one I've used in the past plus I really don't see a HUGE difference between expensive and cheap ones besides the cut sometimes. Anyways, I've considered screenshieldless but honestly after 2 years with a screenshield why risk getting a scratch right after I take it off? Can barely tell the difference with a crystal clear one...


Do the power support or sgp ones scratch easy or are they more scratch resistant than a cheap one?

I'd be pissed off as hell if I had to replace my phone 3 times too btw. what problems were u having/
 
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