Screen protector options?
 

Ok, so I read the thread about people scratching their screens and realised I had to revise my impression of Gorilla Glass being impervious to scratching. I'm now thinking that maybe a screen protector would be a good investment - but I'm not sure which one to go for. On my N900 (and iPhone as well as the BB Bold I had before) I always used Martin Fields protectors and was very happy with them; sturdy, invisible, reusable and didn't affect the feel of the screen much (they are made from a glass like material). However, because of the curved glass on the N9, a rigid protector like the MF won't work very well, and indeed I see that the ones they provide are actually smaller than the screen (i.e. they don't cover the curved bits).

I've found one option which looks promising, the InvisibleShield but would like to hear what the rest of you use before I go ahead. Screen protectors are a pain to attach correctly and I want to get it right first time... Does anyone here use the IS protectors? Or some other brand? How badly do they affect a capacitive screen (all my other touch screens have been resistive)? Any input much appreciated!

Lomax

P.S. I see that the Lumia 800 version of the IS protectors is about 20% cheaper, no fair!

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InvisShield is among the best, I did lots of research at one point, & settled on it for N900.
Opinions can vary widely depending on tastes, but it's definitely up there, at least for resistive.
I'm sure they'll be decent for capacitive too....

It makes sense that the N9 IS is more expensive than the L800 IS in the UK.
The L800 is far more readily available, it prolly already has a much larger user base.

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Are they not identical though?

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Might be just me, I hate InvisibleSheild.
I put it on my N900 and took it off the next day.
However, if you need to perfectly conform to the curveof the glass, that's probably the only choice.
It's basically the same thing that make the invisible bra on my Mazda MX-5 Miata.

The problem is the orange peel look and feel. Upon closer look, you will see it's not actually smooth, like orange peel. And it doesn't feel smooth either, you will feel some resistance when swiping on it.

Now, I only use those $1 one or $2 for 3 from ebay shipped from Hong Kong or China. Perfectly smooth and feel good. Cheap and can replace it often. Yes, they are not soft, so it will not conform to the edge.

The one I have doesn't cover all the way to the left and right end (it can't because of the curve of all 4 sides). It extends to the end of the top and bottom, but you can see it doesn't stick to the screen at both ends. It isn't a big deal to me, it gives me perfect smooth feeling. When I put on another one next time, I will trim top and bottom a little. With the OEM case, actually, the edge of the screen won't get scratched easily as they are below the case edge.

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I imagine there's some subtle differences.

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Not acceptable. Thanks for the warning, trusty old Martin Fields it is!

Edit:

As you can see here, the MF N9 protector doesn't cover the curved edges, I hope that won't be too much of a problem.

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Hmm, can't say my experience has been same for IS for N900.
I tried several others at the time & settled on it...
Oh well as I said, everyone's tastes/experiences are different.

That's awfully lazy of them... :confused:
Hope they eventually release a revised version.

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If you had tried one of them you'd know why, they're basically a thin sheet of glass with a sticky back. This is what makes the MF protectors superior (and pricey) but of course means that curved shapes are not possible. They are also reusable and easy to wash if you get lint stuck to them.

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The cutting is same as mine, just mine is about US$1 each from ebay, so about 1.5mm at the top and bottom will not stick to the surface.

I also got a hard back case from ebay and they threw in a screen protector too. It has a cut out at the upper-right corner, I guess that's for the proximity sensor.

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I'm sure I did at one point, all so long ago...

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i prefer l800 screen protector to be put on my n9, because it covers the front camaera len, complete protection:)))

so invisible shield ir the one to get? is matte one available?

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I read in a lot of places that this was the "best"

Vikuiti screen protector ADQC27

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I can confirm that Vikuiti screens are quality products. AFAIR "vikuiti" is a 3M brand. Note that you will never get a protected display to look as good as without a protective screen, whatever the manufacturer.

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I have an invisible shield on my N9 and the provided case from Nokia and I couldn't be happier with it... It looks awesome and feels so much more protected..

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I'm selling an invisible shield on ebay if anyone's interested - Item ID: 260940760138. Thank you :)

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So the Vikuiti screen protector ADQC27 is nice, however it doesnt protect the curved sides, the protector probably terminates right before the curve. Doesnt look too great. I havent been using it.

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BTW, Lumia 800 features a bit smaller screen, so a lumia protector can be a bit too small for N9. Just thinking aloud...

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http://www.skinomi.com/nokia-n9-skin-protector.html

This is by far the best screen protector out! It looks as close to being naked as possible. Beware that once it sets up completely (A few hours) it's best not to remove it.

Does the Skinomi cover the entire glass area?

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Yes it does, if you are talking about the Skinomi body wrap, one of the front pieces covers all glass.

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I bought one of the "mirror" finish screen protectors off ebay, thinking that it just meant glossy as opposed to matte finish...I was wrong!

It really looks like a mirror surface. Fit is okay (enough), but it looks pretty cheesy IMO. Also, to make the screen readable in all light conditions, I have to set the brightness all the way up.

I'll probably keep using the one I bought simply because I have it in hand now and I can't return it, but advise against buying these.

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I just bought a complete set for the N9 from GadgetShieldz.com. It includes some transparent pieces for all around the phone so that finally, the device will have a glossy look overall. I just started using it but initial impression is good. It covers almost all of the screen and so the swipe experience is not affected. I'll post some pics later.

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So, could some of you chime in with what your experiences have been after having used these protectors for a while now? I'm keen to get one, and maybe your thoughts will help me pick a decent one.

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So does the Skinomi protector give that same orange peel effect than that of the Invisibleshield?

I worry about the apparently easily scratchable screen of the N9, but at the same time the screen is one of the main beautys of the phone so seems such a shame to cover it in something that shows itself as an obvious screen protector.

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any lumia 800 decent screen protector, i will use it on n9 to cover the whole screen and camera area, etc.

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so far I have been running my N9 with no screen protector. so far so good

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I have ordered the skinomi full protection as I have had one before top quality stuff only it takes so long to get to the uk.