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How scratch resistant is the screen?

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andy182

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The one I have just bought has a screen protector on which is fine in principal but shows the finger marks something rotten. Is it worth leaving on or is the screen good against scratches?
 
Had my DHD for just over 7 weeks now without any kind of protection on it, Not a single scratch anywhere, I am still in the "honeymoon period" with it though so I'm insanely careful with it although a couple of times I have dropped into my pocket with keys or loose change in there, Then it's straight back out and into an empty pocket, Pretty pleased so far.
 
andy182 said:
Im guessing from the lack of response it is quite good
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wouldnt say that...i am quite paranoid about scratches, especially on the screen, and have the protector right from the first week. its better to be able to replace a protector every now and then instead of having a permanent scratch...my 2p fwiw!
 
only thing i find with protectors is the smudges drive me insane as seem to show up greasy fingerprints very easily
 
had mine since it was released,only use a Casemate barely there case...no screen protecter...and not a single mark on the screen...im fairly careful but not OTT,just shove it in any pocket..etc....in fact if i gave the phone a clean it could pass as brand new...a very durable phone,compared to say the iphone,which the slightest bump will shatter!!
 
andy182 said:
only thing i find with protectors is the smudges drive me insane as seem to show up greasy fingerprints very easily
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greasy screen with protector on = easy to clean with damp cloth
scratched screen = replace screen
decision was pretty easy for me...
 
...so agree with a screen protector with a few smudges than without a protector having scratches on it later from normal wear. thats why i installed a screen guard the minute i took off the original plastic cover. have 2 more spare for replacement later in a few months to make the screen like always looking as new.hehehe... bought a momax rubber case also for added overall protection. so happy with my dhd.:)
 
I have an antiglare screen protector on and do not have any fingerprints on it also sliding my finger is easy now. But this cheap protector disperse white colors gotta find a better one.

I tried zagg but found it feels sticky to my fingers.
 
i think these all feel sticky to fingers originally, my screen dries out a bit and gets sticky sometimes so i just eat something fatty and i'm good for another day of greasy smartphone finger use
 
I've ordered these as well. The previous one's I bought were impossible to fit (slightly too big!) Hopefully there will be OK:rolleyes:
 
I can never get the covers on properly, i can smooth them out fine but i've noticed with the chinese cheap ones from ebay some of them already have little bits of fluff under them, and i daren't spend $20 on one... so i'm just careful. The screens are glass right? So as long as whatevers in your pocket is not metallic it won't scratch it, some of the softer metals won't either, unless you move them across the screen fast or use alot of force... but mind you dog nails scratch glass windows and they have a really low hardness rating... so how quickly you scratch it is also a factor. Generally glass is very scratch resistant
 
goalc said:
Did the screen protector you got fit correctly? I ordered the same ones and they are about 1mm too long, and so consequently the edge will not stick down as it goes past the screen onto the surround. I tried all 3 in the pack and they were all the same... one was even about 2mm too wide to fit! I know they are cheap but this seems silly.

Wondering if they are all like that or if I just got a dodgy pack....
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I've only fitted on and it fits perfectly , only probelm i did have was to get a greasy fingerprint right on the end , only about 1mm or so , so that part has a slight air bubble underneath it .

I know they should be right size to begin with , but if if it's bigger can't you just trim it down with some scissors ?
 
Anyone know how good the official HTC screen protector is? I just ordered it. Im tired of having to wipe the finger marks off the screen.
 
toppatop said:
Anyone know how good the official HTC screen protector is? I just ordered it. Im tired of having to wipe the finger marks off the screen.
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I am using it, ordered from expansys, its preety good, just make sure u stick it correctly else on sides there will be bubbles

from where did u ordered it and for how much ?
 
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