Screen protector hesitation
 

Just bought a screen protector for my N900 from PhantomSkinz. After reading the instructions of application... I am having second thoughts about whether or not I should put it on... I have to dip it into warm water with soap and later apply it very carefully..making sure the water doesn't get anywhere on the screen. Should I just leave my phone as it is? :rolleyes:

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No, the screen is scratched waaaay too easily not to have a protector on it, just ensure there is hardly any water/soap solution on the protector when you're going to apply it.

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i like the zagg one - it comes with a solotion that you can cover your device with. no damage will be done.

to be honest i dont know much about your screen protector- but a bit of soapy water on a screen wont harm the device in the slightest.. i have dropped a laptop in a lake- i have washed(full cycle washing machine) a phone- and both worked once dry..

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Here are photos of my 5800's screen after an yaer of use with fingers, not stylus ("soft" using).
http://content.foto.mail.ru/bk/kirik-ch/other/s-994.jpg http://content.foto.mail.ru/bk/kirik-ch/other/s-995.jpg
I think it would be better to protect the screen of N900. An here is a photo of my N900 with protector:
http://content.foto.mail.ru/bk/kirik...hoto/s-914.jpg

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i have a scratch not on the screen but on the black outside part- after that i got a screen protector incase the screen got scratched- id advise a full customized protector to be honest. the zag is very good and still very responsive

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What screen protector can you guys recommend, not to steer off topic. I have lens/screen cleaner which has a substantial amount of alcohol in it so the solution stuff doesn't matter to me.

What does matter is a subtle one that doesnt look obvious, and one that preferably covers the entire face. Any recommendations? Also one that won't interfere with the touch screen pressure.

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doesn't the zagg give an "orange peel" feel to the screen though?

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I bought one from ebay (uk) for £2 and it's pretty good

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www.clarivue.com

Sticks on with static cling, and is perfectly clear. Pretty much like it's not even there. I use their protectors on all my devices.

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http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=38696&page=3

Hi mate, the zagg one is by far the best one I have ever used, you simply shouldnt need another replacement for a good few years through general usage, they are fantastic

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the zag is the best fit and protection. it comes with the terrotory(that its slightly thicker and perhaps orange peely)- personally tho i have no probs with the feel. it really isnt obvious to look at , itt is quite invisible, and very easy(if you coat it up with the supplied solotion well)to install professionally..
plus it doesnt just fit your screen its fits the whole device- personally it feels better than it did b4

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The 'orange peel' effect is almost rubbery to grip, which greatly increases the feel in hand. I've tested several phones with stylus' and although initially it feels slightly different, after 5 minutes you wont see any difference. Worth the extra money, especially with a screen that beautiful!

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I used a Nokia 7710 since 2004/5 long before screen protectors were fashionable.. I used it up until the N97 launch mid last year, I loved that phone!!.. The screen was fine.. getting rid of the grime occasionally with a screen polishing cloth revealed a bit of wear and tear.. but seriously... the phone was like 5 years old!! My gf's 5800 looks battered in comparison and my N97 has a damn dent in the screen and I kept it in a CP-323 case the whole time.


Why is the phrase "they don't make them like they used to" so often true :(

I've kept my N900 in its CP-321 case since day one and I figure I'll be after the Nnextmodel before my fingers start scuffing the screen..

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yep this screen is not good get the protector on straight away

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I just got the clarivue Ultra-Clear and applied it last night. I did it in a bathroom with the shower running to get the dust and cat hair out of the air. I used tweezers and holding the protector by the sides to avoid getting fingerprints on the back. No problem applying the protector and as advertised all of the small bubbles did work themselves out.

It is very clear, no problem there. The feel is...ok. I think the screen is a little less sensitive, but doing flicks to scroll does have a much rougher feel.

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Well I tried applying the PhantomSkinz protector. First off, the protector didn't fit the screen as it was smaller than the screen both width and height... Not to say it is a big problem but what about all the space in between the protector and the phone itself.. eventually it will get dusty and I don't want that as I will try to remove it and some of it will go on the edge of the protector itself.. Second, after applying it the screen looked blurry and pixelated, no there was no water or air bubbles present..

In the end I just decided to take it off and leave my phone alone.. My next step is as follows... 1) Buy a screen protector from another company.. 2) Replace the screen itself if it gets too bad.. (If it is being offered, and depending on the price)

What are you suggestions?

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i'd love a bubble wrap pocket for my phones :(

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get a zagg its good worth the money

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I got a pair of Lexerd protectors, from amazon.com, after installing a Zagg for my girl's e71. The Lexerd is "peel and stick"...no liquids, and has the same feel/texture of the original screen. It's pre-cut to fit, with maybe a 1mm boarder all around the edge. "Almost like wearing nothing at all". ;)

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ermm that must be harder to install if its peel and stick- the liquid works great to get it perfect and have no particles inbetween, also is it as protective as the zagg. i love the way the zagg fits inside the n900 screen its like its not there and sensitivity is good. but i have never tried the other one so i dont know whats better

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I have had both. Got the zagg to protect until I got my Clarivue, which was just as easy to put on. Sensitivity is a little worse with the Clarivue, but I think it's totally acceptable. Plus the Clarivue is crystal clear and looks the exact same as the stock screen. Can't even tell it's there.

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I got too much dirt on the first attempt...don't ask me how. It's a viable option for those afraid to "get wet". I didn't mind the Zagg's wet install, just thought the material would be too soft for the stylus. The Lexerd is more "slippery", but again, I only have exp. w/ the Zagg for the e71.

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I got these from ebay:

It some kind of glue-less material. For the price (for 4 screens) and ease of installation I think its worth a try. However some negatives
- probably less than 1mm off the bezel on the horizontal
- some of the edge on the vertical doesn't seem to stick to screen. Not noticed any stuff getting underneath or lifting (yet). Not sure if thats the case for ALL screen pieces out of the 4
- instead of 2 holes for camera,prox its a round cutout so that area is un-protected.

The screen itself is awesome, very clear no bubbles whatsoever, no loss in senstivity. If not for the edges and the cutout, it would be impossible to notice its there. Infact it feels better as I'm not afraid to use nails now

http://cgi.ebay.com/4x-Clear-LCD-Scr...item27add1b29d

You can get the same thing cheaper from other sellers outside USA

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i bought a zagg and i dont like it at all. the check asian ones are just fine. easy to put on and take off.

the main reason i dont like the zagg ones is that my fingers dont flow as easy as the cheap ebay ones, especially with the styles. i did however use the zagg for the rest of the body