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Accessories Screen Protectors - do you plan to get/use one?

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CmdrBond

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I'm planning on getting the Whitestone Dome, but wondered what your thoughts were on the matter.

I'm not a fan of plastic screen protectors, and as soon as the WSD turns up I'll be replacing the factory installed protector.

So what's your choice?

  1. None?
  2. Plastic?
  3. Glass?
  4. Folio/Flip case?
  5. Holster/Pouch?
  6. Other?
 
ocnbrze said:
i agree, but i'm getting a $1300 phone........i want the best protection for this baby.
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I hear ya!

dontpanicbobby said:
Never again.I don't usually have pockets full of sand anymore. My last two phones have been key resistant and that's working well for me.
I'd still recommend a case though. :thinking:
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Well I do. We're very close to the beach, and that's where we walk our dog, so sand is a BIG issue for me.
 
dontpanicbobby said:
Uhmm
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Samsung?
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You sure? Can you send me a link?

Because I've searched and am only coming up with ZAGG Sapphire Glass Invisible Shield, which also doesn't appear to be true sapphire glass...

Also, I've recently found out the 9H rating of most Glass protectors refers to the ASTM Pencil Hardness scale, NOT the MOHS scale.

No tempered glass has a true MOHS above 7, most are around 5, so all will scratch from quartz (sand). Sapphire however shouldn't, but finding a true sapphire screen is virtually impossible I believe - and would certainly be pricy.
 
This is an interesting video -

Based on that, the Sapphire does look like it has AMAZING drop protection, but PISS POOR scratch protection.

dontpanicbobby said:
I'll give you all that @CmdrBond.
So do what I do. Use a case
Do you really look at the back of your phone alot?
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No, and I am going to be using a case, but no amount of lip on a case will protect against a pointy stone when it lands screen down.

I also use my phone in car, and am not happy with using a folio case for that reason, and the bulk when holding in the hand. Hence wanting a screen protector
 
dontpanicbobby said:
I have yet to encounter a stone in my ear @CmdrBond.
Do you wear an earring?
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Are you being deliberately obtuse? Or just not reading what I write?

I wrote "but no amount of lip on a case will protect against a pointy stone when it lands screen down"

As you see, I'm talking about dropping it!

While I avoid dropping phones at all costs, second to the corners, the screen coming into contact with a raised hard object is the most common cause of cracking.

Corners can be solved with a case, but screen down has to be a protector.

Plastic protectors offer the best impact protection, but they aren't as clear (generally) or as slick to use. I've had noticeable drag on all plastic protectors. They also scratch REALLY easily.

Glass protectors, on the other hand, break a lot more easily, but give better day to day usage feel. And don't scratch as easily.

No glass protector is going to be fully scratch resistant, especially when sand is about. But I'm dropping £1,200 GBP ~$1,550 USD on this, so would rather replace glass screen protectors than have the main display scratched up.

I have decided to go with the Whitestone Dome too, as it should work with the fingerprint scanner, unlike most glass protectors, due to the installation process.

If it's anything like the iphone one reviewed here, I think the day-to-day use and feel will also be worth it.


I'm getting the 2 pack from Amazon for £50 GBP ~$60 USD, if only they sold the glass and glue separately like SGFRESHIDEA do (but I don't trust the latter company as much as they come over as a cheap imitator...https://www.sgfreshidea.com/samsung/note-series/galaxy-note-9-accessories.html (they don't have Note 10 stuff yet either).
 
Plastic carpet runners on brand new carpet never really work as intended. Same with plastic covers for a new couch. I spent 40 dollars on a glass screen protector and it cracked within a week. I'll take my chances and enjoy the smooth interaction of a gorilla glass screen completely void of hindrance.
 
well i'm definitely getting a screen protector. i took the phone out of my pocket to answer a call............and man did my note catch air.....it landed face down on my tiled floor. it flew pretty high that when it landed it cracked the screen protector and then my zaag screen protector slide of the face of the phone and skidded around on my floor. my note 8 was intact with no damage.....thank the maker, but the protector needs replacing which of course i'm not doing as my brand new shiny phone will be arriving soon.

so this convinces me that.....yes i do need a screen protector and that i also need a good case to protect it.

dontpanicbobby said:
I have yet to encounter a stone in my ear @CmdrBond.
Do you wear an earring?
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CmdrBond said:
Are you being deliberately obtuse? Or just not reading what I write?
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obtuse!!!!!!! that's it.........LOL and yes deliberately.
 
ocnbrze said:
i agree, but i'm getting a $1300 phone........i want the best protection for this baby.
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Ive got a 2000 dollar 12.9 LTE 1TB iPad Pro with no screen protector. Had it since launch in November. Still looks like it just was unboxed.

My point is in MY world I dont need them and they dont work for me. I have 3 note 9s (not for long :p) since launch and still look flash fresh. All depends on your environment and how you handle your devices.
 
marctronixx said:
Ive got a 2000 dollar 12.9 LTE 1TB iPad Pro with no screen protector. Had it since launch in November. Still looks like it just was unboxed.

My point is in MY world I dont need them and they dont work for me. I have 3 note 9s (not for long :p) since launch and still look flash fresh. All depends on your environment and how you handle your devices.
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Indeed, environment is key.

As it happens, I probably wouldn't get a screen protector OR case for a tablet, because that works stay at home.

But my phone is with me at all times. Belt pouches and holsters are awkward as I'm a driver, wear a bum-bag/fanny-pack filled with work gear, and it's a huge device.

I've had my phone slip lot my shirt pocket as I bent over to deploy a wheelchair ramp!
 
Maybe I should have said tempered glass screen protectors @CmdrBond...
Sapphire screen protectors were a mix with very little Sapphire.
If Zagg doesn't have a domed tempered glass screen protector for the Note 10, they will after the latest Note series is released.

All that hmming and humming was me being obtuse.
 
The problem with tempered glass, except for the offering from Whitestone and SGFreshIdeas is that the in screen fingerprint reader won't work due to the micro gaps.

There are some hybrid screen protectors out there that might work, but I've purchased the Whitestone Dome kit. Should be here any day.
 
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