I bought an Invisible Shield for my new iPhone 3GS. I just finished putting on the back part, but with the new oleophobic screen, I have a dilemma on my hands. I'm just curious as to what other people decided to do.
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iPhone 3GS Poll: Protect Screen or Not
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I was going to put the screen protector on but i didn't just stuck with a case
Why is this topic 3GS specific? Isn't there more use for one on the 2G or 3G since the 3GS has some special LCD screen fighting of smudges?
Besides, I've had my 3G since last summer and the LCD isn't scratched at all, and I'm not using a screen protector.
Besides, I've had my 3G since last summer and the LCD isn't scratched at all, and I'm not using a screen protector.
I'm not covering mine because #1 the screen seems to do a pretty good job of keeping fingerprints and smudging down to an acceptable level with minimal amounts of wiping/cleaning and #2 the feeling of the glass is just so nice. I had an invisible shield on my Instinct and it felt nice but it had a plastic screen so I had to protect it. With the glass on the iPhone I don't feel so paranoid about it because I am mindful to not put anything in my pocket with the phone. I am, however, putting an invisible shield on the back of the phone. I'm tired of this silicon case hiding the lovely white plastic body underneath.
That's actually exactly what I did on my 3G S. I got the invisible shield and just put the back and sides on and I'm not going to out anything on the screen. I love the feel of the screen and I would hate to do anything to it. All the screen protectors just lose the slick and slippery feel of the glass.
I tried a few different screen protectors on my 3G and ultimately settled on the PowerSupport Anti-Glare. I loved the dry, paper like feel but the frosted look they give the screen always bothered me. But, the frosted look didn't bother me as much as a fingerprint smudged bare screen, so I kept it on.
I have an extra Anti-Glare protector but after a weekend with the bare screen of the 3GS, I'm not going to put it on. The screen stands up to fingerprints really well and cleans very easily. On top of that, I had almost forgotten how crisp and clear the iPhone screen is; I can't go back to to the frosted Anti-Glare protector.
I don't think I'll be putting a screen protector on the phone.
I have an extra Anti-Glare protector but after a weekend with the bare screen of the 3GS, I'm not going to put it on. The screen stands up to fingerprints really well and cleans very easily. On top of that, I had almost forgotten how crisp and clear the iPhone screen is; I can't go back to to the frosted Anti-Glare protector.
I don't think I'll be putting a screen protector on the phone.
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I think I'm just going to do an invisible shield on the back and leave the front as is. I did an IS on both sides for my 2g, but this screen feels too nice.
I think I'm just going to do an invisible shield on the back and leave the front as is. I did an IS on both sides for my 2g, but this screen feels too nice.
I couldn't bring myself to put a protector on the screen. It feels so nice without one, and the oleophobic coating is a wonder.
I have an InvisibleShield on the back of my iPhone and another brand of protective screen for the front. Forgot what the front brand is but it feels a lot better to the touch than the InvisibleShield.
Anyway, I really like it. Looks great, feels great and gives me some piece of mind.
[edit] Sorry didn't read the the poll, this is on my iPhone 3G. I've had the protection since I bought it on launch day last year.
Anyway, I really like it. Looks great, feels great and gives me some piece of mind.
[edit] Sorry didn't read the the poll, this is on my iPhone 3G. I've had the protection since I bought it on launch day last year.
The same with me. The screen feels so nice and I can just wipe the screen with my glasses cleaner.
Just a silicone case for the nice feel to hold the phone and it's perfect.
I cant stand the invisible shield! Well back before 3.0 when the sms box wouldnt grow as the message got longer, it was almost impossible to scroll up when texting. Also when hold your finger to zoom a text, my finger would never slide easy! I just hate the way it feels and looks on the phone.
I've tried screen protectors for years back when PDAs/palm pilots were all the rage and never once did I get them on right w/o bubbles or dust. While back then with the plastic screen the need to protect the screen was higher.
My concern with screen protectors now is how will they affect the coating. While the manufacturers will say its safe, only time will tell if using one for an extended period of time and then removing it will adversely affect the coating.
Given the poor track record and that danger, I opted to buy a case with flap on it. Unfortunately its a vaja case and os I need to wait.
My concern with screen protectors now is how will they affect the coating. While the manufacturers will say its safe, only time will tell if using one for an extended period of time and then removing it will adversely affect the coating.
Given the poor track record and that danger, I opted to buy a case with flap on it. Unfortunately its a vaja case and os I need to wait.
I have the one that comes w/ the iSkin solo, managed to get it on perfect the second try (big fluke), I can't even tell its one... it may feel slightly less slick, but the protection is worth it imo...
for those who have tried a lot of these, which protector comes closest to the feel of the glass?
for those who have tried a lot of these, which protector comes closest to the feel of the glass?