Thread: 69cm = Shattered and Leaked LCD
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2010-03-26 , 17:40
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Originally Posted by roger_27 View Post
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anyways, it was then that I realized that all those years of caring for and worrying about the front pretty much went to waste. I started to wonder why I cared so mch about the front, I mean it's not like there wasn't spare front panels for it online.

anyways my next phone was the N900, and I realize now that I don't need a protector. the screen was made for what it does, because if it wasn't, it would come with a screen protector itself. Also, in a few months (if not already available) there is going to be replacement front panels, so I could just buy a fresh one if mine gets so bad.

I'm not knocking peple who have screen protectors, I'm just sharing my epiphany when my previous phone met a similar fate.
Only a hard case will protect against cracks. The screen protector is simply there to prevent scratches, especially those hairline scratches caused by a speck of dust caught under the stylus, or those larger scratches caused by keys or coins in your pocket.

I've never seen an N80 up close, but from reviews it has a single layer, glass LCD. The N900 has a two layer, plastic touch screen on top with a glass LCD underneath. It is much easier to scratch the top plastic layer, and it's just as easy to crack the bottom glass layer. On top of that, replacing either one will be much more difficult and expensive. So not investing in a $10 screen protector is a bit silly in my opinion.

And I may be an odd case, but I can live with a scratched screen protector, nicked housing corners, shiny keypad but a scratched screen would just drive me nuts.