SO is the gnex glass that hard?

[frankkduf2]

finaly has anyone had a badluck/some micro sratch yet on their screen? is that glass really good vs the gorilla glass? is it worth it a screen protector for a babying use like i do? thanks in advance

 

[Dubbin1]

I saw a video of someone doing a key scratch test to it and it passed but I wot go without a protector. Nothing make me more made than a scratched screen.

 

[moondrius]

The glass is fine. Mine has been in and out of my pocket since i got it and the screen is still perfect.

 

[Nessier]

I saw a video of someone doing a key scratch test to it and it passed but I wot go without a protector. Nothing make me more made than a scratched screen.

From what I read, a key scratch test doesn't prove anything because the materials used in a screen are harder than metal used in keys. I think grains of sand and dirt can do more damage. That being said, I think the screen is scratch-resistant, but I'm not comfortable without a screen protector because even a tiny scratch would bug me. And since the phone is new and the glass is of an undetermined origin, I didn't want to risk being a guinea pig.

I got the anti-glare screen protector at VZW on launch day - the only one VZW had at the time - and it was horrible. The texture was nice and it did cut down on glare, but it really made the screen look very grainy. I think it's ridiculous that VZW promotes a phone with an HD screen and then sells a product that totally takes away its clarity.

Two days later I saw VZW got in a regular screen protector and I got it and so far so good. The texture is fine, and it doesn't take away from the display or the responsiveness. I've used Zagg on another device and liked it, but didn't feel comfortable with a water-based application for this one.