Fitted a new screen protector and WOW!

BringTheRain · 2 Jun 2011 at 18:55

Had a screen protector on my I phone 4 since new. It was really scruffy. So thought best change it! It has been on since I got it on release day!!!

And wow, it's like a new phone. Can't believe how clear the screen is!!!

Note to self, much change more often.

BTR

MagicBoy · 2 Jun 2011 at 19:07

It has Gorilla glass. What's the need?

Not a mark on my iPhone 4 after nearly 12 months.

BringTheRain · 2 Jun 2011 at 23:49

MagicBoy said:
It has Gorilla glass. What's the need?

Not a mark on my iPhone 4 after nearly 12 months.

Did a little research. As not heard of this, or at least I didn't know about it.

So what keys, rings and coins don't scratch the glass?

Only info I found was it's hard to break?

MagicBoy · 3 Jun 2011 at 00:26

Yeah, pretty much. The old problem with mobile phone screens getting marked and iPAQs/Palm/SPVs etc getting scratched screens due to the Stylus are virtually gone. Biggest problem I have is fingerprints!

About the only thing that's going to damage the screen is you doing something daft like dropping it or sitting on it.

By all means use a protective bumper case or the like, but overpriced sticky back plastic is pointless.

Fozzie55 · 3 Jun 2011 at 07:18

Did the iPhone 3G have Gorilla Glass? I didn't screen protect that and I don't know how it got the scratch on the screen that it did! I have one on my 4 now. Hope to take it off because I don't like it on really.

BringTheRain · 3 Jun 2011 at 07:25

Yeah I use a bumper, still gonna stick to my screen protector though

Thrash · 3 Jun 2011 at 08:33

Not a fan of screen protectors on the iPhone. It's a device that's all about touch and anything on the screen will reduce the pleasure if you know what I mean (titter). I keep on thinking about the people from my childhood who would buy a new car and pay extra for the velour seats and keep the plastic covers on them indefinitely, just in case they get marked.

Somnambulist · 3 Jun 2011 at 11:37

I have one on my 3GS but whenever the next iPhone comes out, I won't bother.

waso_dude · 3 Jun 2011 at 11:56

I don't have one on my iphone, and its got one/2 small nicks on it. otherwise its spotless, the glass they use now is soo stong and resistant having a cover really isn't needed.

Deleted member 77746 · 3 Jun 2011 at 12:50

You can order bulk screen protectors for like £2.00 now. I just purchase lots of them and replace when needed.

waso_dude said:
I don't have one on my iphone, and its got one/2 small nicks on it. otherwise its spotless, the glass they use now is soo stong and resistant having a cover really isn't needed.

Dare you to put your keys in your pocket with them

scoopex · 3 Jun 2011 at 13:01

Phonedevil clear back protector only on my white iP4 with a black bumper and it still looks like brand new.

waso_dude · 3 Jun 2011 at 13:06

iDroid84 said:
Dare you to put your keys in your pocket with them

I do by accident a lot and with lighters too.

Deleted member 77746 · 3 Jun 2011 at 13:11

waso_dude said:
I do by accident a lot and with lighters too.

Then there is that chance you may get a cut in the glass if the keys or lighter put pressure on the screen when moving for a couple of quid it's better to be safe than sorry.

BringTheRain · 3 Jun 2011 at 13:29

Well I got 10 for 99p. Horses for courses I guess

Deleted member 77746 · 3 Jun 2011 at 15:00

BringTheRain said:
Well I got 10 for 99p. Horses for courses I guess

Can't go wrong with that can you.

I was an accident.....
Always go with that motto "it's better to be safe than sorry"

Beasty · 3 Jun 2011 at 15:02

Wish I had invested in a protector, mine's scratched to buggery back and front, tempting to buy replacement glass. Keys in same pocket = baaaaaaaaaaad.

HEADRAT · 3 Jun 2011 at 15:41

The iPhone is the "slickest" phone in the world, put it on anything other than a perfectly flat service and it always falls on the floor.

Dropped mine a few times now, been impressed it hasn't died.

As for the greasy fingerprints I find breath and a sleeve sort that out

Deleted member 77746 · 3 Jun 2011 at 16:21

HEADRAT said:
As for the greasy fingerprints I find breath and a sleeve sort that out

ahah the sleeve lol! magic. No scratches?

PiKe · 3 Jun 2011 at 16:22

Decent screen protectors shouldn't get scratched, because you're buying cheap ones they'll scratch up just from the lining of your pocket.

BringTheRain · 3 Jun 2011 at 16:49

PiKe said:
Decent screen protectors shouldn't get scratched, because you're buying cheap ones they'll scratch up just from the lining of your pocket.

Come on the screen protectors cost 10p each, and has lasted a year.

I am a window cleaner, money in and out of pockets, keys, remote controls, etc etc

Why so much hate over a screen protector :confused: