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Should i put a screen protector on ipad or not

I recommend the Moshi iVisor Screen Protector for iPad 3

vito said:
What's everyone doing about the glare when reading outside, or I'm at Starbucks and the lights are really bright.

I have a Moshi iVisor for the 4S, but it degrades the quality of the screen, no fingerprints whatsoever though.

I may go for the Powersupport AG.
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Though I appreciate the sharp retina display when viewing the iPad 3's screen naked, the high reflective glare (outdoors or indoors from bright lights) really bothered me so I purchased the new Moshi iVisor for iPad 3 and really like it because its eliminated the annoying glare and greatly reduced the fingerprinting on the screen too. I prefer the finger navigation feel of the Moshi screen vs the iPad glass screen too.

In additon, the Moshi iVisor took less than 30 seconds to align & install perfectly, and with no bubbles or dust whatsover. I admit the resolution isn't quite as sharp as the naked screen but it still looks impressively sharp imho, and well worth the tradeoff to gain 'easy on my eyes' glare free visibility in a variety of bright lighting conditions. I had previously tried a Splash brand "Masque HD" screen protector on my iPad 3 which had a terribly distracting shimmering rainbow colored effect that looked awful. Thankfully the Moshi iVisor doesn't suffer from that. I also had a Power Support AG screen protector on my iPad 1 but found it near impossible to successfully install without a few bubbles or dust appearing and unable to eliminate all from underneath the screen.
I highly recommend the Moshi iVisor above the aforementioned others. JMO. :)
 
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Coating is part of user experience

I have never used a screen protector all though I have tried one and didn't really like it, the oleophobic coating on the screen is part of the user experience as your finger is able to slide effortlessly over the glass like ice, yes the coating will wear off after a while but I have not seen any indication of the oleophobic coating wearing off on my iPad 2 which was heavily used and amongst the first batch when I purchased.

Sure maybe you should get a protector if you have kids or if you a user during a job that accumulates hard grit on your fingers.

If you insist on protecting the oleophobic coating, who are you protecting if for, the next person who buys your used iPad, sure the buyer is going to be happy but you have lost the actual use of the coating, and you won't get much more money because of that.

Just my opinion.

Thanks
 
I've only ever used a smart cover. My iPad 1 was largely scratch free. My iPad 2 got a couple of healthy scratches, but you can only see them when the device is sleeping. I guess scratches just don't bug me much.
 
I have the power support crystal film HD on my new iPad. Can't even tell its there. I am lucky that I live 15 mins away from their store in Burbank so I always go there to have them put it on. Power support in my opinion is the only way to go!!
 
I'm using the mediadevil crystal clear protector, which is pretty much invisible and doesn't affect how the screen looks.

I don't think I could ever use a touchscreen device without a screen protector - I get a little too nervous otherwise...
 
Same thing, I'm old school and got a moshimonde protector, love it, but definitely makes the screen less retinaesque
 
Yes ofcourse, i put a cheap one and is great, now i'm not affraid to scratch ipad
 
I'd put a screen protector on my iPad if I could find one that was crystal clear & didn't bubble. I'm lousy at getting screen protectors on. Mediadevil's Easyscreen Bubblefree would be my choice, but it's only available in the matte/anti-glare.

I've had two versions of the Kindle plus the Fire & an iPod Touch and have never had a problem with scratches. (I keep all my devices except the iPod in cases.) I'm hoping for the same luck with the iPad.

If anyone does come out with a screen protector that's clear and dummy-proof, I'll buy it.
 
I bought the Zagg invisible shield when I purchased my new ipad last friday. I paid for the bestbuy guys to apply it since I was concerned I couldn't do it decently. I used the ipad with screen protector for a couple of days and removed it few days ago. And now I know what retina display is! From personal experience I suggest not using it, it's not fun with screen protectors. If you are worried of scratches etc, that's a different story.
 
Azzin said:
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The clear MediaDevil protectors aren't rubbery or hazy.
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Just put my clear one on my iPad today, can't quite tell how much quality difference there is in quality.. But if the glare is not as bad and no fingerprint issues it will be ok..

Need to compare!

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skytears13 said:
I'm using the mediadevil crystal clear protector, which is pretty much invisible and doesn't affect how the screen looks.

I don't think I could ever use a touchscreen device without a screen protector - I get a little too nervous otherwise...
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There's some difference isn't there... Has to be, just can't see how much!
 
why would you want to cover the screen with a film. it will not scratch anyways from regular use.

if you are asking for it and put it next to keys or other sharp objects then either put it in a case or nothing at all
 
Are the zagg invisible shield protectors good I got one for iPad but I was thinking about the mediadevil ones you guys were explaining
 
rgr555 said:
why would you want to cover the screen with a film.
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To eliminate and or reduce the annoying reflective glare viewing a naked screen when outdoors in bright sunlight, or coming from bright lights when indoors. Though the Moshi AG iVisor for iPad reduces the retina screen sharpmess slightly, it also significantly reduces annoying reflection and glare making it (on balance) much easier (at least for me and others that have tried it) to see and read the text on the retina screen in bright light situations. :)
 
Scottyee said:
To eliminate and or reduce the annoying reflective glare viewing a naked screen when outdoors in bright sunlight, or coming from bright lights when indoors. Though the Moshi AG iVisor for iPad reduces the retina screen sharpmess slightly, it also significantly reduces annoying reflection and glare making it (on balance) much easier (at least for me and others that have tried it) to see and read the text on the retina screen in bright light situations. :)
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I've been considering the Mosh iVisor, by how much in your opinion does it reduce the retina clarity by? I don't mind if it's a <15% reduction though. Specifically what's the text clarity like?

Would appreciate some pics if possible please.

Are you using the iPad 2 version or the newly released edition?
 
I like the smooth feeling the screen protector gives the screen. I always felt the glass was a tad too rough for me to scroll comfortably. :p
 
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