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Who has a screen protector on their iPad?

Old Smuggler said:
Im using a ZAGG love it
ipad looks new every time i replace it
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Zagg front screen protectors are probably the worse, in terms of "feel". They got that rubbery feel that sticks to your fingertips and does not glide well at all. This is a common problem with wet installs, wet installs should only be applied on the back of the iPad, not the front.
 
Antiglare/anti-fingerprint protector comments

So, speaking only of Antiglare/anti-fingerprint protectors, who has some opinons on the best going.

I am looking for minimal rainbow effect and minimal distortion.

In the past I have used the Spigen/SGP ultrafine, but with the retina display I'm just curious about what's working.
 
Eddie Bombay said:
Screen protectors for phones yes, tablets hell no.
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I'd say no for both. I've never yet had a scratch or mark on an iPhone and it cleans itself just being in my pocket. As long as you are careful not to put other things in with it, im not sure how it could get scratched. The iPad does need regular cleaning, but I can't see how normal use could scratch it, if using something like a smart cover when not in use.
 
Abazigal said:
This.

I have always found the screen of the ipad a tad too rough for my fingers to scroll comfortably. Which makes me rather conflicted now. On one hand, the screen protector does let my fingers slide across the screen much more smoothly. On the other hand, the screen is noticeably a tad less bright than without the protector. Which kinda defeats the purpose of getting a ipad in the first place (for the HD screen).

I spent quite a bit on my screen pro, which makes me rather hesitant to tear it away...:( In hindsight, should have just gone naked+smart cover.
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Too rough? Dude, it's highly polished glass. :rolleyes:
 
I managed to break my Belkin Snap Shield the other day, so I got a new cheap-o back cover to put on my iPad. Thought I'd give the screen protectors another shot. Again, couldn't get one on perfectly and they would scratch up when trying to squegee the bubbles out, so I abandoned the idea again. I only like a screen protector if I can get it on there perfectly.
 
I actually do have a screen protector on my iPad but my rationale is I have a 4 year old and 6 year old who use it (albeit supervised).

I have this one and the quality is excellent:

Magicscreen screen protector - Crystal Clear (Invisible) Edition

I can honestly say is was an absolute bugger to apply (due to the size of the screen) but once on you really cannot tell it's applied. It is crystal clear and has absolutely had no effect on the quality of the display, same for the feel to the finger - smooth as the iPad screen itself. If it has any negative effect on the display it would be straight off but as it is I now feel my screen is well protected.
 
phpmaven said:
Too rough? Dude, it's highly polished glass. :rolleyes:
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even though it's polished glass, i find that my fingertips get 'caught' on the screen when doing multi-gestures like the 4 finger swipe up. definintely a much smoother tactile improvement when you have a good screen protector over that ploished glass.
 
Our work will ONLY buy GreatShield's products. They are absolutely amazing and very bubble free and grease resistant.
 
ZipZap said:
So, speaking only of Antiglare/anti-fingerprint protectors, who has some opinons on the best going.

I am looking for minimal rainbow effect and minimal distortion.

In the past I have used the Spigen/SGP ultrafine, but with the retina display I'm just curious about what's working.
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The Power Support AG screen protector is the best IMO.
 
I had no intention of using a screen protector, but one came with the Incipio Smart Cover so I decided to try to put it on. To my surprise I installed it correctly, about 98% perfect on the first try. Completely surprised myself. Anyway, the screen is not as sensitive to touch as it once was, but less fingerprints. I say, don't use a screen protector but use a stylus to prevent fingerprints. A screen protector won't help if you drop the iPad, and I have heard protectors costing $30 plus $15 to install, definitely not worth it.
 
I was going to put a Ghost Armor screen protector on mine, but decided to get a stylus and the Logitech wireless keyboard instead. Next to no touching the screen now, and the keyboard has a built in home button which is great.
 
Ok, update to my OP. After two or three weeks, most of the bubbles were gone but I still couldn't stand the rubbery feel and it was ruining my drawing skills on draw something :) so I took it off. I'm not going to tell you the brand because it was sent to me to review for my website and my mother told me if I didn't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.

Maybe there are better brands that don't have that sticky, rubber feeling (according to the replies there are a number of good ones) but since I have the cover and it rarely leaves my house, I think I'm going to keep my iPad 2 naked.
 
Zero Cool said:
Ok, update to my OP. After two or three weeks, most of the bubbles were gone but I still couldn't stand the rubbery feel and it was ruining my drawing skills on draw something :) so I took it off. I'm not going to tell you the brand because it was sent to me to review for my website and my mother told me if I didn't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all.

Maybe there are better brands that don't have that sticky, rubber feeling (according to the replies there are a number of good ones) but since I have the cover and it rarely leaves my house, I think I'm going to keep my iPad 2 naked.
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If you not telling the bad thing about the product in the review then what is the point of the review? :eek:
 
I started off with Power Support Antiglare on my iPad 1 two years ago and really disliked the effect it had on the screen and the way it affected the feel of the display. I replaced it with Power Support crystal protector and love it. I've had the PS crystal on my iPad 2 and now the 3rd generation. I don't see where it affects the retina display in the least - I think you would have to look really hard to even notice it is there - and it feels nice and smooth and slick to the touch (similar to the bare screen).

We spend a lot of time at the coast in the summer and I don't want to risk scratching my screen with an errant grain of sand (it seems to show up everywhere no matter how careful we are). I keep a PS crystal protector on both my iPhone and iPad for this reason.
 
I also have an invisible shield HD and it is great, so much better than the original invisible shield. Looks like glass and smooth to the touch. I would never go back to the orange peel or cheap screen protectors.
 
I've got a basic screen protector on mine. Don't really notice it, but glad its there.
 
I have the Splash Masque invisible screen protector. I got it on with no bubbles, and I can't notice anything different with the screen turned on. With the screen turned off, I can detect a small difference in texture, but who stares at a black turned-off screen for more than two seconds?
 
When I got my iPad I had a Antiglare put on it. My iPhone and iPod touch hav had them all their life. After the iPad one being damaged during shipping a replacement was sent to me so I went without a protector at all until the new one came.

I have had the new protector for over a month and have yet to put it on. After using the iPad for so long without it I decided a week ago to remove it from my iPod touch. Today I removed it from my iPhone.

I now do not use screen protectors anymore. I am by no means babying my iPad or iPod. I have yet to get a scratch and fingerprints are not nearly as bad as I remember before switching.
 
NineFace said:
If you not telling the bad thing about the product in the review then what is the point of the review? :eek:
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Hahaha good point. It wouldn't be much of a review if I had nothing good to say about it. I guess it could be used as a fly trap but that's about it. I'll put it this way, if you're in need of a screen protector, just read through this thread. :)
 
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