i have been using bodyguardz.com. you can even buy protector for the whole phone including screen. I always use it so that by the time I get tired of the phone, when I sell it looks brand new still!

recently i used it on nokia n97 and samsung omnia, which are both touchscreens and they're pretty good.

can anyone give a useful comment on how the responsiveness of the screen is affected by a screen protector?

since its pressure what induces the connection made in the resistive screen it shouldnt make any difference.. should it?

I don't notice any real difference withe Boxwave Anti-Glare on either my 770 or my N800s.

Hi All,

Firstly, I notice the Boxwave site is USD based. Anyone know any UK distributors?

Also, with regards to the washable screen protector, I had one once for a phone of mine years back. It was weird how it worked, when it got a little dirty (sometimes got dust underneath it!!) you just ran it under luke warm water and leave it to dry and it still stuck on the screen after!

Only problem was the one I purchased ended up getting too dusty (I was too lazy to wash it!) and came off when putting it in/out of my pocket and I lost it!

When I get my N900 (preordered from MBP! can't wait!) I'm not sure whether to get a case or a screen protector, I think a case might make it too big, since it's already a fairly sizable device.

Are there no bubbles when using these washable protectors? I cannot imagine them as being 'invisible'.

I am thinking of getting one of those Boxwave protectors, if they are available in the UK. But are they invisible?

I have never used a screen protector before. Some people keep those thin plastic films that come on screens, laptops and AV equipment. I think they are crazy. But the N900 looks susceptible to damage.

I am getting this case:
http://europe.nokia.com/find-product...for-nokia-n900

...and might get a screen protector as well, if somebody can confirm that they are in fact invisible when applied. I guess that applying it when the phone is brand new will lead to the best results.

I suppose it is unlikely that the screen can be easily replaced on this phone? Does anybody know? If it is, I will not bother with a screen protector.

I've used an EXiM screen protector on my Palm Treo 750 for nearly 3 years and never had a problem. Before that, I used an EXiM screen protector on my XDA Mini II.

The difference with those phones was the screen was recessed, not flush, so you could never touch the edge of the screen protector and potentially lift it.

Not sure how things work with a flush screen and a screen protector on top..... especially with the N900's "mouse cursor" mode ???

To answer a couple of questions quickly:

- I have the Boxwave Crystal on my N800. The screen looks very clear, I can't even tell that there is a screen protector on there.

- There is no difference in responsiveness, if you are using a stylus or pointing with your finger. There is some awkwardness when swiping with your finger (e.g., kinetic scrolling). This is a concern of mine about using a screen protector on the n900 since there is a lot of finger swiping involved in manipulating the UI, but I would rather keep the screen protected.

Planning to get a new screen is not going to be a timely solution. Even if you're in warranty the phone will probably be gone for a couple of weeks. If it's not in warranty it might be at least hundred bucks to replace. I'm also doubtful that the screen would be replaced under warranty due to "normal wear and tear" which is what most scratches would probably be.

It doesn't hurt to spend $30 bucks and try a couple of different screen protectors to see if you like any of them. If you don't like it, take it off.

I've had an n800 for about 2 years now, and despite probably the hundreds of times I've dropped or thrown it (thrown like bag not thrown like baseball) the screen hasn't broken. Expect longevity from the screen.

I have a question about a screen protector for the N900 that I havent seen addressed, according to the user manual (I know it may not be final) it says not to cover the proximity sensor with anything. Will a screen protector covering the entire face affect it, as I dont want to only have the face partially covered and be able to see a line, id just as soon use none at all if thats the case.

I'm interested in the answer to that as well. Does the manual for the iPhone (or any other phone that has a proximity sensor) also say not to cover the proximity sensor, and if so, has anyone covered theirs with no ill effects?