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With new screen, will you get a screen protector?

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dallas112678

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Now that the new glass is supposed to be incredibly strong and scratch resistant, will you still find yourself getting a screen protector? I don't know about me, i have never really had a scratch problem with my iPod Touch and now if the glass is as strong as they say it is, i doubt it could scratch unless you purposely do it yourself. With that being said i am still nervous leaving the screen unprotected because you can't really remedy the situation if the screen does somehow get scratched. So how about it, will you put a screen protector on your new iPhone 4?
 
dallas112678 said:
Now that the new glass is supposed to be incredibly strong and scratch resistant, will you still find yourself getting a screen protector? I don't know about me, i have never really had a scratch problem with my iTouch and now if the glass is as strong as they say it is, i doubt it could scratch unless you purposely do it yourself. With that being said i am still nervous leaving the screen unprotected because you can't really remedy the situation if the screen does somehow get scratched. So how about it, will you put a screen protector on your new iPhone 4?
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I've purposely demonstrated how strong the 3GS screen is by scratching it with a key in front of my friends. I could imagine the new screen to be tremendously more durable.
 
I know the screen is even more durable than in the past, but I am still getting a protector...I've had one on each of my iPhones...I like having peace of mind, and I am, admittedly, a little anal.
 
I have the 3g and the only thing not scratched on it is the screen. I've used the screen film before, but it would start to peel after 2-3 months of use. I decided to stop using the film and a year has gone by with no scratches. Great glass.
 
Opstech said:
I have the 3g and the only thing not scratched on it is the screen. I've used the screen film before, but it would start to peel after 2-3 months of use. I decided to stop using the film and a year has gone by with no scratches. Great glass.
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It's funny but I've never had a peeling screen protector. I actually expected it but it's never happened. It might also have something to do with the black polycarbonate Countour case I have had on my both my iPhones, dating back to my 1st gen from 2007.
 
Built said:
It's funny but I've never had a peeling screen protector. I actually expected it but it's never happened. It might also have something to do with the black polycarbonate Countour case I have had on my both my iPhones, dating back to my 1st gen from 2007.
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Yea I didn't have a case on it. I ride motorcycles and it's constantly in and out of my pocket. I needed it to be smooth enough to go into my jeans and thin. The screen film would start peeling because of lint. Lint was always in the ear hole
 
Opstech said:
Yea I didn't have a case on it. I ride motorcycles and it's constantly in and out of my pocket. I needed it to be smooth enough to go into my jeans and thin. The screen film would start peeling because of lint. Lint was always in the ear hole
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Gotcha. Totally understand. That would be a problem with any screen protector.
 
I scratched my first iPhone, only a small scratch, but it was all I could look at after that. After that it I have had a scrren protector on all phones since.
 
Built said:
I know the screen is even more durable than in the past, but I am still getting a protector...I've had one on each of my iPhones...I like having peace of mind, and I am, admittedly, a little anal.
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Same, I left my iPhone in the box until my best skins ever arrived in the mail. It will be the same with the iPhone 4...

I like the idea of being able to take the skin off and know the phone will look and feel brand new =)
 
Yes, whenever Power Support releases new film for the iPhone 4, i'm ordering right away. I've been checking their site daily.
 
Icaras said:
Yes, whenever Power Support releases new film for the iPhone 4, i'm ordering right away. I've been checking their site daily.
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This thread reminded me to check that site too. Hopefully, they'll release it early enough so that we can have them ready to apply on the 24th.
 
So does it have the olephobic coating or is it gonna smudge just as bad as the 3G?
 
Built said:
This thread reminded me to check that site too. Hopefully, they'll release it early enough so that we can have them ready to apply on the 24th.
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You think so? I really hope you're right. We still need to factor in shipping times and its already less than two weeks to go, so I hope Power Support gets updated soon.
 
do you need to apply the invisible shield yourself, or do you have to send your phone to them?
 
Icaras said:
You can do it yourself, but good luck.
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I've always put my Power Support shield on my iPhones myself...Both my 1st gen...my original 3g...and my replacement 3g...

I've had no problem putting it on, and getting rid of any bubbles. Pretty easy to do...I begin with one corner, then the adjacent corner, then run my finger slowly side to side across the protector, working out any air bubbles...
 
I'll be getting a screen protector for my wife. She seems to be able to scratch every iPhone glass I've pass down to her.
 
milk242 said:
I'll be getting a screen protector for my wife. She seems to be able to scratch every iPhone glass I've pass down to her.
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Tell me about it. Women don´t appreciate technology. They´ll scratch everything. Have you seen how they treat CD/DVD discs? :eek:
 
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