I haven't put screen protectors on any phone in the last 2 years because I've never needed them. I handle with care and the phone is the only thing ever in a pocket.
Today I noticed on my GSM Nexus that there are light vertical scratches from the bottom of the screen. It reminds me a lot of the swirls/scratches you see on cars after a few washes. Head on and in daily use I don't see them but under a bright light or sun its very easy to see.
I'm not an idiot and obviously I somehow caused these scratches but what the hell could I have done to cause scratches all over fortified glass? Seems very suspicious and maybe Gorilla glass is much better.
It looks like I've been Samsunged.
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It is possible that Gorilla Glass may have saved your phone in this case, but I have the exact scratches on my Droid X with GG. Also my Xoom. I ended up with screen protectors on them for this reason. Nothing is impossible to scratch. And once they get tiny scratches like that they are more susceptible to more.
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It is possible that Gorilla Glass may have saved your phone in this case, but I have the exact scratches on my Droid X with GG. Also my Xoom. I ended up with screen protectors on them for this reason. Nothing is impossible to scratch. And once they get tiny scratches like that they are more susceptible to more.
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I never had any issues on my HTC Incredible and Sensation both which use Gorilla glass but this phone after only 2 months its crazy there are scratches. Happened over this weekend. Only thing I can think of is sliding it in and out of my jeans. That's really it. No drops or no trips to beach. Its just bizarre.
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It's 'like' gorilla glass perhaps, but nowhere near as effective. Gorilla glass my not be bullet-proof or 100% scratch resistant but i find it's much, much better as resisting scratches as compared to a normal screen
I first found this out after i traded in the SGS1 for the Nexus S - never used a screen protector for the gorilla glass of the SGS1 and my nexus S screen scratched within a couple of weeks. Had to use a screen protector.
Had a SGS2 and Sensation for a few months - never used a screen protector yet not a single scratch.
The iphone 4/4s with their 'fortified/hardened' glasses are even worse.
Needless to say that the first thing i did to my GN when i got it was apply a screen protector on it. Peace of mind.
Samsung is not advertising the glass on the Gnex as being "like" GG...I think Corning, makers of GG, would object strongly if Samsung did any such thing. If someone in a phone shop told you that, you really can't blame Samsung for it.
The Gnex doesn't have gorilla glass because the Gnex screen has a curve and GG is flat. To be honest, I've never seen advertising from Samsung that mentions the strength or durability of the glass on the Gnex at all, but I probably haven't seen every single Gnex ad that exists.
I got a scratch on my Gnex and then I got a screen protector. I was disappointed when I got a scratch, since I used my SGS "naked" and never had any damage to the screen. But I'm not so upset that I feel like I got ripped off.
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I never had any issues on my HTC Incredible and Sensation both which use Gorilla glass but this phone after only 2 months its crazy there are scratches. Happened over this weekend. Only thing I can think of is sliding it in and out of my jeans. That's really it. No drops or no trips to beach. Its just bizarre.
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Dinc didn't use gorilla glass but it was fortified glass and it didn't get a scratch in the 2 years I had it. I just have to remember to be more careful with my gnex.
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Samsung is not advertising the glass on the Gnex as being "like" GG...I think Corning, makers of GG, would object strongly if Samsung did any such thing. If someone in a phone shop told you that, you really can't blame Samsung for it.
The Gnex doesn't have gorilla glass because the Gnex screen has a curve and GG is flat. To be honest, I've never seen advertising from Samsung that mentions the strength or durability of the glass on the Gnex at all, but I probably haven't seen every single Gnex ad that exists.
I got a scratch on my Gnex and then I got a screen protector. I was disappointed when I got a scratch, since I used my SGS "naked" and never had any damage to the screen. But I'm not so upset that I feel like I got ripped off.
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What's weird is my scratches seem to be more to the screen's coating?? than to the glass? As in you see them if you face the phone top down but at an angle you can't see them. Almost reminds me of what scratches on a screen protector look like. It has no impact at all on the display when the screen is on or when there's not a bright overhead light. Even with a bright overhead light I have to look at the screen straight on so is it possible it's a scratch in whatever coating they use? Running my fingers doesn't feel anything either.
Weird. My scratch can easily be felt if you run a fingernail over it- or, at least, you could before I put on an XOskin (not meaning to spam on their behalf, but their screen protector fills existing scratches well). I didn't have any microscratches like you describe at all, and I think I'd be pissed about that too. Possibly a defective phone? Or a refurb that has a cheap screen protector on it?
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What's weird is my scratches seem to be more to the screen's coating?? than to the glass? As in you see them if you face the phone top down but at an angle you can't see them. Almost reminds me of what scratches on a screen protector look like. It has no impact at all on the display when the screen is on or when there's not a bright overhead light. Even with a bright overhead light I have to look at the screen straight on so is it possible it's a scratch in whatever coating they use? Running my fingers doesn't feel anything either.
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I have the same thing. Very strange.
Edit: I can't feel my scratch with a fingernail either.
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Weird. My scratch can easily be felt if you run a fingernail over it- or, at least, you could before I put on an XOskin (not meaning to spam on their behalf, but their screen protector fills existing scratches well). I didn't have any microscratches like you describe at all, and I think I'd be pissed about that too. Possibly a defective phone? Or a refurb that has a cheap screen protector on it?
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I REFUSE to put a screen protector on, it's BS that we have to do that. I just added insurance so worst case if it gets much worse I'll pay the deductible and get a replacement. I absolutely hate screen protectors with a passion...last time I used one was on a Palm Pre and then a Hero. These beautiful phones and glass is meant to be felt by your fingertips - it's a whole different experience when you touch glass or plastic IMHO.
Same here, I refuse to put a screen protector.
I am happy with the Samsung "fortified" glass. I have been using my GN every single day in my pocket and I have yet to see a single scratch!
I have a few of those tiny scratches on my Nexus. Not really noticeable unless I really look for them so I'm not terribly bothered.
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You refuse to use a screen protector, I refuse to walk around with a €600 phone that has a scratched-up screen. Different strokes for different folks.
I look at it as being no different to using a condom...not perfect, but a heck of a lot better than the alternative. ;-)
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the scratches surely are not on the glass but on the coating which is applied to the glass.
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Same here, I refuse to put a screen protector.
I am happy with the Samsung "fortified" glass. I have been using my GN every single day in my pocket and I have yet to see a single scratch!
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Ditto. Since late Nov its naked in my pocket every day. Looks mint at any angle.
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Rain X anyone? In my Grey poupon voice.
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You should try Zagg. I'm serious, it doesn't interfere with the screen, and it absolutely works. Gorillia glass is tempered, meaning it's stronger than regular glass, just like a car windshield. That being said, it will eventually scratch if the conditions are right. Believe it or not, dust that settles on the glass will cause minor abrasions- couple that with being inside a pocket, it's a miracle that your phone isn't worse off.
I mean, the screen won't get scratched, and considering you have $600+ phone, I think the $12 on ebay is worth it. I'll tell you right now, the one made for the galaxy nexus covers the entire front, even the very bottom. Couple that with an otterbox commuter, or defender (with the built in screen protector removed) your phone will not get broken.
tigajr said:
Same here, I refuse to put a screen protector.
I am happy with the Samsung "fortified" glass. I have been using my GN every single day in my pocket and I have yet to see a single scratch!
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I am very, very careful with my GN. I put it in its sleeve, put the sleeve in the left pocket with nothing else, screen in. Always wipe after heavy usage.
Oh and I don't flail around with it like a freakin' kraken.
Result? No scratches! Of course, the charger port is getting a bit worn in, but hey, not my fault the battery sucks.
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You should try Zagg. I'm serious, it doesn't interfere with the screen, and it absolutely works. Gorillia glass is tempered, meaning it's stronger than regular glass, just like a car windshield. That being said, it will eventually scratch if the conditions are right. Believe it or not, dust that settles on the glass will cause minor abrasions- couple that with being inside a pocket, it's a miracle that your phone isn't worse off.
I mean, the screen won't get scratched, and considering you have $600+ phone, I think the $12 on ebay is worth it. I'll tell you right now, the one made for the galaxy nexus covers the entire front, even the very bottom. Couple that with an otterbox commuter, or defender (with the built in screen protector removed) your phone will not get broken.
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If Zagg is still the same tacky, orange-peeled nonsense that it was when I got my Incredible, I'd pass on that in a minute. It protects well, but the tackiness is absolutely unbearable (I played with my Dinc last night and the touch/feel was nonsense), the orange peel can be unslightly to the OCD (ala me), and it starts to yellow after a couple of years.
BUT....diff'rent strokes.
Don't bother with wet application screen protectors. They all suck.
Get your self a brando UK ultra crystal. Can't even tell its on the phone. (And I hate screen protectors)
Takes like 14 days from Hong Kong to USA but its worth it.
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You should try Zagg. I'm serious, it doesn't interfere with the screen, and it absolutely works. Gorillia glass is tempered, meaning it's stronger than regular glass, just like a car windshield. That being said, it will eventually scratch if the conditions are right. Believe it or not, dust that settles on the glass will cause minor abrasions- couple that with being inside a pocket, it's a miracle that your phone isn't worse off.
I mean, the screen won't get scratched, and considering you have $600+ phone, I think the $12 on ebay is worth it. I'll tell you right now, the one made for the galaxy nexus covers the entire front, even the very bottom. Couple that with an otterbox commuter, or defender (with the built in screen protector removed) your phone will not get broken.
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I can look at it other way - it's a $700 phone (for me) so why ruin the amazing glass screen, touch response, look and feel of the device by a piece of $12 plastic??
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I'm extremely careful with my devices, and the slightest damages can get me pissed off like nobody can imagine.
Today I used a pixel tester to see if I had any scratches on my screen, and sure enough, there was an extremely small scratch, that you can barely see, even with your eyes right up to the screen. I had a very hard time even keeping my eye on it. But still, just the idea of a scratch pissed me off so much.
Is this a sign of what's to come? I didn't think I would need a screen protector. I thought the reinforced glass would be just as good as Gorilla Glass, but I guess not, since none of my past Androids have had scratches on them before. None at all.
Should I spend $20 that I don't even have yet on a screen protector? I don't want the screen quality to go down, and I can't put screen protectors on on my own, so I usually pay BestBuy to put Zaggs on, which they mess up by trapping dirt under. I'm not going insane over the scratch, but I keep thinking about what could possibly happen next.
I have a TPU case on my phone's exterior, and I keep the phone in a silk pouch when it's in my pocket (that pocket is dedicated to the phone only, by the way).
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I'm extremely careful with my devices, and the slightest damages can get me pissed off like nobody can imagine.
Today I used a pixel tester to see if I had any scratches on my screen, and sure enough, there was an extremely small scratch, that you can barely see, even with your eyes right up to the screen. I had a very hard time even keeping my eye on it. But still, just the idea of a scratch pissed me off so much.
Is this a sign of what's to come? I didn't think I would need a screen protector. I thought the reinforced glass would be just as good as Gorilla Glass, but I guess not, since none of my past Androids have had scratches on them before. None at all.
Should I spend $20 that I don't even have yet on a screen protector? I don't want the screen quality to go down, and I can't put screen protectors on on my own, so I usually pay BestBuy to put Zaggs on, which they mess up by trapping dirt under. I'm not going insane over the scratch, but I keep thinking about what could possibly happen next.
I have a TPU case on my phone's exterior, and I keep the phone in a silk pouch when it's in my pocket (that pocket is dedicated to the phone only, by the way).
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Try Ghost Armor.
It will fill in the scratch.
Its nearly invisible (you can only see the outline if you look for it).
They will put it on for you.
Its $20 with a lifetime guarantee.
It feels like the actual screen.
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So you're extremely anal about scratches, but you don't use a screen protector? It doesn't matter what the screen is made of, its not invincible. Things happen.
And not sure why you "can't put screen protectors on". Apparently you're unhappy with the way they do it. Just follow the instructions and do it yourself.
Seems like you're being a bit contradictory.
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So you're extremely anal about scratches, but you don't use a screen protector? It doesn't matter what the screen is made of, its not invincible. Things happen. /QUOTE]
Agree 100%
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Seriously too many of these threads, this glass and gorilla glass is basically the same, just because you got lucky with a device with gorilla glass and not the GN is just that LUCK!, my cowon S9 has gorilla glass and it was scratched from just being in my pocket.
if you buy an expensive gadget spend a couple dollars and get a screen protector a few dollars now may save you alot more if you damage it. Glass, coating or no coating will always scratch.
Spend $300 + on a device but won't spend $10-$20 on a screen protector. Then cry when the screen gets a scratch, only one at fault here is you. If you're that OCD about your devices to hold the phone up right infront of you eyes... No comment there.
Zagg that's all I'm going to say, applied it to my baby when she came right out of the box because I'm the same way about my screen but go the extra mile and spend the $10 to $20 on a good screen protector lol .
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I love when people imply that those who don't use screen protectors are either cheap, lazy, or dumb, yet ignore the fact that every screen protector out there degrades the look and/or feel of the screen in some manner. Some of us that are anal about scratches are just as anal about "ruining" the screen with a protector. Just saying.
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I've had my GN for 3 weeks, no scratches, and it's been dropped from about 2 feet of the ground twice (indoors).
nyijedi said:
I love when people imply that those who don't use screen protectors are either cheap, lazy, or dumb, yet ignore the fact that every screen protector out there degrades the look and/or feel of the screen in some manner. Some of us that are anal about scratches are just as anal about "ruining" the screen with a protector. Just saying.
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I dont feel degraded at all. Imported hk screen protector at that.
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nyijedi said:
I love when people imply that those who don't use screen protectors are either cheap, lazy, or dumb, yet ignore the fact that every screen protector out there degrades the look and/or feel of the screen in some manner. Some of us that are anal about scratches are just as anal about "ruining" the screen with a protector. Just saying.
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No offense, but getting annoyed about an almost imperceptible scratch on a device that you take with you everywhere you go day-in-day-out is like complaining when your nice shoes get wet. Yeah, I know you paid a lot for the thing, but the thing isn't made of unicorn-tears.
As another poster said: reality is going to happen and you have to make a concession. Protect your investment with a screen protector and take the visual hit, or enjoy the beauty of the device, but risk it getting a few scratches from normal use.
Personally I used to have a Zagg screen protector for my G1 and then my Vibrant for a few months. The Vibrant had Gorilla Glass so I got rid of the Zagg protector and was happier for it. I have enough other crap to worry about than whether my (rapidly) depreciating electronics item gets a scuff on it.
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No offense, but getting annoyed about an almost imperceptible scratch on a device that you take with you everywhere you go day-in-day-out is like complaining when your nice shoes get wet. Yeah, I know you paid a lot for the thing, but the thing isn't made of unicorn-tears.
As another poster said: reality is going to happen and you have to make a concession. Protect your investment with a screen protector and take the visual hit, or enjoy the beauty of the device, but risk it getting a few scratches from normal use.
Personally I used to have a Zagg screen protector for my G1 and then my Vibrant for a few months. The Vibrant had Gorilla Glass so I got rid of the Zagg protector and was happier for it. I have enough other crap to worry about than whether my (rapidly) depreciating electronics item gets a scuff on it.
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Great post. You hit the nail right on the head, especially with your middle paragraph.
It can't be stressed enough that reinforced glass isn't scratch proof. And a good screen protector doesn't affect the screen quality.
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Seriously too many of these threads, this glass and gorilla glass is basically the same, just because you got lucky with a device with gorilla glass and not the GN is just that LUCK!, my cowon S9 has gorilla glass and it was scratched from just being in my pocket.
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No it's not. It's not even close. I don't know why some of you persist on saying this but it simply isn't true. There are others like myself on here who have owned a gorilla glass phone for over a year and next to no one has a scratch on them. Yet we all have tiny scratches on our GN's after mere weeks. And that's absolutely babying the device compared to not giving a **** with the gorilla glass device. You do the math.
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It can't be stressed enough that reinforced glass isn't scratch proof. And a good screen protector doesn't affect the screen quality.
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If you don't see or feel the difference, then that's good for you. Seriously. Every screen protector I've ever tried - and I've wasted a lot of money trying a lot - changes the way the screen looks in some way. Whether it's a visible texture (i.e., "orange peel" effect) or slight dulling of the colors on the screen, they do affect the screen quality in some manner. And that's not even taking the feel of the screen protectors into account.
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No it's not. It's not even close. I don't know why some of you persist on saying this but it simply isn't true. There are others like myself on here who have owned a gorilla glass phone for over a year and next to no one has a scratch on them. Yet we all have tiny scratches on our GN's after mere weeks. And that's absolutely babying the device compared to not giving a **** with the gorilla glass device. You do the math.
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I have to agree with this. I've come to accept the fact that this glass isn't as durable as other glass since I absolutely love this phone, but to insist that this glass is on par with other, more durable glass is being dishonest or uninformed.
I have to agree with nyijedi and vapotrini here. I thought the days of needing a screen protector were long in the past, as they should be. I wasn't nearly as careful with my SGS2 and had no problem putting it in my bare pocket. I just inspected it and saw absolutely no signs of even the smallest scratch.
Yet, I had my GNex out of the packaging for a total of 1 day before I noticed a small, visible scratch on my screen simply from either having it in the pocket of my dress pants or using the touch screen with my finger. I am a germ freak who washes my hands at least 10 times a day. I don't roll around in the dirt either so I assure you that my pockets are as clean as they can possibly be.
You guys say that after spending $300 on a phone you should be forced to spend an additional $20+ for a screen protector. But I say that a $300 phone should not have a screen with coating that can be scratched simply by putting it in your pocket. I understand that glass scratches, including Gorilla Glass. But it takes much more to scratch other Android phones than it does to scratch this thing.
It's a design flaw, pure and simple. This is a problem the first touch screen phones had. A brand new phone like this should not have such a stupid issue IMO.
What exactly is stupid about the fact that everything is susceptible to damage? No one forced you to buy the phone and no one will force you to buy a screen protector for it. Be thankful you've got the cash for something so nice in the first place and if you don't want any scratched then get a protector or leave it on the box and never use it. Or, just don't buy a screen protector at all.
Its as simple as that.
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You are missing the point completely.
Let me simplify this - You can walk into the local store of any mobile carrier right now and pay less than $100 for a phone that you can use as normal on a daily basis (including putting it in your pocket), without worrying about scratching the screen. Yet, our $750 phone scratches the second you put it in your pocket and you don't see a problem with that?
The problem is that ALL of you are talking without any sufficient data to prove your point.
To make a valid statement about the quality/hardness of the GN display, you need to either scientifically test it and/or compare a lot of phones in standardized practical tests.
Unless you have done that, none of you can say anything valid about the screen.
"I am super careful with my phone, haven't scratched any of my 5 dozen phones before but I scratched my GN in 3 days" doesn't say anything at all about the glass quality and neither does the opposite.
2 scratch test videos right off youtube. Not definitive, of course, but seems to fair well to a knife and some keys.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyLC61JxsJQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkcYWwqO7oI
That 2nd one breaks my heart since he's stratching the hell out of the phone AS HE'S ACTIVATING IT. Hasn't even let it get to the home screen before he tries to destroy it.
I put a protector on my phone the day I bought it but it irritates me. If anyone's running it nude, how scratch resistant does it seem to be? Is a protector really needed?
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I put a protector on my phone the day I bought it but it irritates me. If anyone's running it nude, how scratch resistant does it seem to be? Is a protector really needed?
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I ran my MotoDroid without a screen protector but with a good case.. The phone wouldn't have lasted the two years without the case.. but the naked screen has maybe 1 or 2 minor scratches (when viewed from an angle) after two years..
So I'll by doing the same for my GNex
I put a screen protector on my SGN and it looked horrid. After a few days of putting up with it I finally removed it. The screen definitely looks better without a screen protector IMHO. Maybe I just got a cheap screen protector, don't know.
As far as scratches, one week and no scratches. Time will tell though. I may go with a screen protector again if I can find one which doesn't seriously diminish image quality.
Anyone know of a high quality screen protector which will not degrade the image quality?
I've had my Nexus for nearly two months now. From the beginning I've been using it completely nude, both screen and the body. It has two tiny little scratches on the screen that are seen only in strong, direct lightning conditions only when the screen is off or pitch black. They are not disturbing at all when I use the phone. BTW, my misses, who's got Desire S reinforced by Gorilla Glass has some tiny scratches on the screen as well, so I don't see the point to BS about this Gorilla Glass wonder .
What's more interesting, I dropped my GNex from about 1m screen down on the ground and it survived. There are a few spots (rather then scratches) in the bottom left corner of the phone, I can see them when looking directly.
Finally, I'm gonna write some more about scratches etc on the GNex in the future because I'm gonna go nude for at least 2 years (I've got Three Insurance on it so don't bother)
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I had a screen protector on my OG Droid for all of a week. Since then no one in my family has used a screen protector on any Android phone we have had:
2 OG Droid
3 Eris
2 Droid X
1 Droid Incredible
1 Thunderbolt
2 Galaxy Nexus
Not one ever had scratches on the screen. Some did have the screen break but a screen protector would have not stopped that. When I see threads where people have big scratchs on there screens I can't imagine how it happens as I keep my phone in my jeans pocket. Who knows how my 15 year old daughter keeps hers, my wife just throws hers (my old thunderbolt) in her purse (drives me nuts).
I just don't like the feel of a screen protector.
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i stopped using screen protectors long ago. hate the damn things.. especially when i got that crap 'invisi-shield' on my Thunderbolt(hated the feel) and ended up having to get it replaced twice.
these days i just use a basic silicone case & no protectors at all. i just make sure that whatever pocket i put my phone in not to put anything else in with it(especially keys).
Had the Galaxy Nexus about two weeks now, and I use all my devices without any case and without any screen protector.
Not a single scratch as of yet. Now it is worth noting the reason I am willing to carry my devices without any protection is because I am a fanatic.
My phone never rests face down unless on a soft cloth, my phone remains in my pocket and it is NEVER in the pocket with anything else, even headphones. I also rarely drop my phones but I just find them so much more comfortable and easy to use without the extra bulk.
I really hate the feel of screen protectors on high end phones.
UPDATE: Edit, I do not however, let my wife carry hers without a screen protector because she just chucks it in her purse and I nearly die inside everytime I see it.
been without a SP for a while but finally getting one soon. ordered this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414052
ordered that specifically because many people here and on reviews said that it's almost identical to the stock screen and doesn't hurt the quality at all.
i hated the screen protectors. never had any screen protectors on any of my nexus's (N1, NS, GN)
but you will need to handle it with care.
i use a pouch with it, so, when in pocket, its sort of protected. but when you do not handle with care eg while playing with it then dropped it, then i am not sure what will happen.
Screen protectors look awful. I will never put one on any of my phones.
I've had the phone since the 23rd. i largely hate screen protectors, tried one on my moto xoom and i find they tend to get dull and crappy looking very quickly.
I'm a huge fan of keeping my phones in a slip case (something like the nexus ones neoprene case) While i search for a good slip case for the nexus i've been using a sun glasses bag when it's in my pocket. So far zero scratches and tons of use.
Nevaer had screen protectors in any of my phones...
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bangdrum said:
I put a protector on my phone the day I bought it but it irritates me. If anyone's running it nude, how scratch resistant does it seem to be? Is a protector really needed?
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Always... that is what I use insurance for. The cost of a case and accessories is almost over half my deductible if I really messed up the phone.
No screen protector. I'd have to replace it weekly, I hate the dull, dirty and scratched look. I've yet to find a company who's screen protectors don't do that.
I've had mine since the 8th, and it goes in my pocket with the headphones. Inside jacket pocket or jeans pocket depending on what I'm doing. No scratches or other markings on the screen so far.
My SGS prior had 1 scratch from a year and a half of use and that was due to my wife putting her hand (with rings on) into my coat pocket to grab my phone. I heard the diamond scratch the glass. Serious shudder moment.
O.
thanks for the feedback guys.
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Past performance doesn't necessarily predict future outcomes.
If a minor scratch doesn't bother you, don't use a screen protector. But if you plan to sell the phone later and want the most money, obviously you should use one - you'll get used to it after a few days and not care.
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Past performance doesn't necessarily predict future outcomes.
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True but it does help set a precedent, that the OP can use to determine if they feel comfortable enough to follow through with a naked phone or not.
wonshikee said:
If a minor scratch doesn't bother you, don't use a screen protector. But if you plan to sell the phone later and want the most money, obviously you should use one - you'll get used to it after a few days and not care.
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While a screen protector will prevent scratches, I would edit your line above and say. "Putting a screen protector on doesn't necessarily predict future selling price." But it can't hurt.
Now to the meat of this. NO! Not everyone gets used to having a screen protector on their phone. I've tried 6-7 different screen protectors over the last two years trying to find one that replicates the feel of the glass. So far...no go. I find screen protectors to be grippy, and I hate that feel. Even ones that say they are smooth still feel grippy, and then there is the issue of having to install them. You practically need a clean room. Then the dirt and dust collects around the edges of the screen protectors and makes them stand out. I could go on, but ya not everyone gets used to them.
OCD...maybe a little. But for me, so far at least; screen protectors are a no go.
Now don't get me started on cases.
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I carry my GNEX in my jeans but never put keys, money etc in the same pocket. No scratches so far
No screen protector here, and no scratches yet. Never had any scratches on my Hero for 2 1/2 years so won't be using one this time either.
Used to swear by screen protectors. Couldn't use a phone without one.
Not used a screen protector since my Touch Pro 2 and never had a scratch on any of my phones since. I just stopped filling my 'phone pocket' with diamonds and the other sharp stuff I used to carry around.
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I've seen a number of threads about the screen scratch issues, but i am struggling to work out the proportion of people suffering from it.
Does your Galaxy Nexus have any screen scratches?
If you don't have a scratched screen and can post to say if you take any special care with it (like keeping it on a pouch, screen protector etc...)
I have 2 deep scratches.
They are the length of the diameter of the circle exposing the front facing camera.
They're probably from sand that I was around when on holiday.
I highly doubt I would have any noticeable scratches if I didn't expose it to sand.
I was going to return it to the store I bought it from and tell them there was something wrong with it so they'd give me a new clean one, but I'm okay with it now and I returned to the UK 3 days after the 28 day return/exchange policy so I couldn't do anything anyway.
Anyone know any way I could easily mask these scratches? They're on the left bezel so they don't interfere with the screen but I'd like to mask them anyway.
No scratch, no screen protector (hate those things).
just put on a cheap ebay screen protector and you'll be set
nothing to make a big fuss about for some scratches when it can be easily prevented with a $2 screen protector
even Gorilla grass gets scratches too
Have you found your screen protector has stayed on correctly? From my past experience they seem to start peeling from the corners.
I really want a Galaxy Nexus, but I know my OCD will really get to me if I get a scratch on the screen.
My phones with Gorilla Glass have never had any scratches whatsoever. This is my third phone too. I carry it either in my pocket or man purse lol
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I doubt that. I've been using my sgs+ for 4 months and not a single scratch. My phone has been exposed to sand, dirt, even keys but no scatches
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I've had a few minor scratches in the bottom left corner of the screen due to the dropping it a month ago. Now, I've got 3 more, quite visible scratches on the screen. Despite the fact I dropped it once, I take care of my Nexie. I keep it in my pocket, without the keys. I don't have screen protector nor the case, pouch. My girlfriend who's got Desire S(no screen protector) has got no scratches on the screen, even though she keeps it in her purse.
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Yes, I dont use protector and I have two little scratches in the middle of the screen...
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I doubt that. I've been using my sgs+ for 4 months and not a single scratch. My phone has been exposed to sand, dirt, even keys but no scatches
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Gorilla glass is still just glass, its not magic, it can be easily scratched by something harder than glass. take a bit of sand and rub it on it and you will have a scratch.
I just got a small gouge in my screen, not even 1mm wide, near the middle some time yesterday. It's more of a chunk, then a scratch. Reminds me of a minor impact. My phone is in a holster, never my pocket. I was working on my car, and may have touched the screen with a less than clean hand that led to the scratch. About 1 week after the phone I got a small scratch near the top of the phone, out of the visible area.
I have a stenheil / sgpstore Oleophobic on the way. i was holding out for a Ultra Crystal by stenheil (best screen protectors ever made hands down IMHO) but it doesn't seem like they're going to make a crystal for the gnex due to the curved screen :-(
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I just got a small gouge in my screen, not even 1mm wide, near the middle some time yesterday. It's more of a chunk, then a scratch. Reminds me of a minor impact. My phone is in a holster, never my pocket. I was working on my car, and may have touched the screen with a less than clean hand that led to the scratch. About 1 week after the phone I got a small scratch near the top of the phone, out of the visible area.
I have a stenheil / sgpstore Oleophobic on the way. i was holding out for a Ultra Crystal by stenheil (best screen protectors ever made hands down IMHO) but it doesn't seem like they're going to make a crystal for the gnex due to the curved screen :-(
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LOL! sorry its just you said you have a phone holster when your pocket is mere inches away.
anyway no screen protector but got scurve case for it, also have it in my pocket with nothing in it but a micro-fiber cloth because that's just how I roll. Also always leave it face down on a clean surface. (curved screen so screen doesn't touch the surface woohoo!!!!)
No scratches only had mine for a week though, no screen protector and just in a TPC case.
I have had my fascinate for a year with no scratches and plan to use Nexus same. Hopefully it stays scratch free.
I always keep it in my right front pocket, where nothing else ever goes in there.
Just sat on my nexus and ruined my... screen protector! Thank god... this would have definitely ruined my screen.
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No scratches only had mine for a week though, no screen protector and just in a TPC case.
I have had my fascinate for a year with no scratches and plan to use Nexus same. Hopefully it stays scratch free.
I always keep it in my right front pocket, where nothing else ever goes in there.
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Did the same thing with my gs2 and got serious scratches from grit.
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I've had mine for 2 weeks now. Thankfully, no scratches yet. I was really worried about the glass on the Nexus with some of the forum threads I had come across. I was coming from an OG with Gorilla Glass.
So far, in 2 weeks of use (treated the same way as my OG Droid) I don't see even the slightest of scratches. I also love the oleophobic coating on the glass. It really does.wonders.
In comparison, my OG had a big scratch on the screen in the first 2 weeks of owning it, and it almost got me to switch to a screen protector. Not that it means that the glass on the OG was worse, but rather, that these things are all luck related. I'm sure that over 2 years of use, my SGN will also have scratches, just like my Droid did.
Gorilla glass/ reinforced glass is not magic. If you're unlucky, either can get scratched in a heartbeat, no matter how careful you are with your phone.
No screen protector and I have scratches on my screen.
I have some micro scratches on it from day 1 before i was able to apply a screen protector. Seems like the glass is not as hard as my old iPhone 4 where i used it w/o protector for over a week and it seems fine.
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I doubt that. I've been using my sgs+ for 4 months and not a single scratch. My phone has been exposed to sand, dirt, even keys but no scatches
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Believe it. My old G2x had 2 scratches on it. Luckily I had it replaced when an update bricked it. First phone with a Gorilla screen and the only phone that got scratches. Sand and dust are destructive on them. Knives and keys... not so much.
This time I put a screen protector on. XO for me... and a case. No chances.
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So, are there any methods of masking scratches after they appear?
Is it nessessory for me to get a screen protector for my new SGS3?
I heavily rely on the sensitive feel on the screen, and i just don't want to sacrifice its original beauty. i heard the screen on galaxy s3 use gorilla glass, need no protector any more, but i still worry to see scratches.
How about u guys? will u buy a screen protector?
I have a zagg screen cover (regular, not full body) but didn't care for it too much. It was put on perfectly (or as perfect as it could get) and I felt like it did dull the screen colors down a bit
I recently took it off when my Diztronic case came in and now just carry a micro fiber cloth with me. If the phone goes in my pocket I can slid that right over the screen
So I'd say no screen protector. If you have an extra micro fiber cloth around I would just use that
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If you don't get one, you will be Nesses-Sorry (Title spelling joke. Oh, I am so original)
In all seriousness, no, it's not. The glass is pretty tough, it may get a few little scratches, maybe one or 2 big ones over the life of the phone. BUT if you're OCD about keeping the glass pristine, you want one, because gorilla glass is not invincible.
I got one for the future resale value bonus of "No Scratches", and as long as you get a smooth dry application screen protector, you won't notice a degradation of the feel of the surface of the phone.
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Is it nessessory for me to get a screen protector for my new SGS3?
I heavily rely on the sensitive feel on the screen, and i just don't want to sacrifice its original beauty. i heard the screen on galaxy s3 use gorilla glass, need no protector any more, but i still worry to see scratches.
How about u guys? will u buy a screen protector?
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SGP Ultra Nano Clear is your answer:thumbup:
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I have a zagg screen cover (regular, not full body) but didn't care for it too much. It was put on perfectly (or as perfect as it could get) and I felt like it did dull the screen colors down a bit
I recently took it off when my Diztronic case came in and now just carry a micro fiber cloth with me. If the phone goes in my pocket I can slid that right over the screen
So I'd say no screen protector. If you have an extra micro fiber cloth around I would just use that
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Thanks for ur suggestion
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If you don't get one, you will be Nesses-Sorry (Title spelling joke. Oh, I am so original)
In all seriousness, no, it's not. The glass is pretty tough, it may get a few little scratches, maybe one or 2 big ones over the life of the phone. BUT if you're OCD about keeping the glass pristine, you want one, because gorilla glass is not invincible.
I got one for the future resale value bonus of "No Scratches", and as long as you get a smooth dry application screen protector, you won't notice a degradation of the feel of the surface of the phone.
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Thx!
which kind of screen protector did u get? cuz i think smooth ones will definitly influence the touch feeling and sensitivity. i play games a lot, so i hope to maintian its sensitivity with no scraches.
Iv never used a screen protector on any of my glass screen phones starting with 3gs on launch day. Iv never had any scratches at all. My right pocket is for my phone never anything else and I never set it down. Its in my hand or pocket
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You dont need it, the screen is gorilla glass and the protection will make it look less vibrant and feel cheap
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Is it nessessory for me to get a screen protector for my new SGS3?
I heavily rely on the sensitive feel on the screen, and i just don't want to sacrifice its original beauty. i heard the screen on galaxy s3 use gorilla glass, need no protector any more, but i still worry to see scratches.
How about u guys? will u buy a screen protector?
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Not necessary, but recommended. Glass is glass it will scratch.
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Not necessary, but recommended. Glass is glass it will scratch.
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agreed! I accidentally used a Starbucks napkin to clean the screen from my greasy hands and fukin regret it dearly. My screen got three pretty long noticeable scratches (visible only when the screen is off and in the light) bothers me knowing that it's there and how stupid of me to have used a recycle napkin made with "at least 40% post-consumer fiber".
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You dont need it, the screen is gorilla glass and the protection will make it look less vibrant and feel cheap
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Though everyone has an opinion I think that its a must. Don't be fooled by Gorilla Glass it is not scratch proof. I baby my electronics and had never scratched a screen on any device I had owned. Then I look at my Galaxy Note and there are 2 scratches from NO-WHERE. Just poof no drop no bump...
So to be cautious I will always have one now.
I had a package of cheap screen protectors from 2007.. probably not even made for touch phones! But they fit so we installed them. The touchscreen works great and the screen looks fine. I can hardly tell it's there.
I know it'd drive me crazy if I got a scratch on my phone and had to look at for the next 2 years I'd definitely recommend buying a screen protector! I'm sure anything being sold today is better than what we've got installed So hopefully you won't even notice it and can protect your screen
I ALWAYS get one. If it makes it feel cheap, you probably got a cheap and/or crappy screen protector.
I like Martin Fields and have used Seidio ones as well. ZAGG (I think it is) you can get a Best Buy and other places SUCK. They have a sticky or rather rubber feel to them so your fingers don't glide smoothly and probably are what give people the "cheap" feel. The first two I mentioned feel identical to the glass. You won't even know they're there. I get a new phone once a year and never had more than a scratch or two on the protector only. Peel it off ... brand new phone still.
I figure it also helps against breakage since there is an extra layer of protection reinforcing the structure. Kind of like laminated glass. A friend got a giant gouge in his RAZR. GIANT wound to the screen protector, but it didn't make it through to the glass surface. No cracks or even scratches ... to the glass.
I stopped investing in them. My iPhone 4 was without for a year and no scratches. The protectors had scratches but they aren't as durable as the screen
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agreed! I accidentally used a Starbucks napkin to clean the screen from my greasy hands and fukin regret it dearly. My screen got three pretty long noticeable scratches (visible only when the screen is off and in the light) bothers me knowing that it's there and how stupid of me to have used a recycle napkin made with "at least 40% post-consumer fiber".
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What the hell are those napkins made of? Dear lord.
Definitely get a screen protector. Get a dry install screen protector that is clear and I guarantee that you won't notice it. I recommend SGP Nano Clear for this phone. It is very easy to install and works very well with cases. The only drawback is that it leaves about 1 mm or so uncovered around the edges, but fortunately this will be covered by most cases.
If you are wondering about getting a screen protector, then get one. You may regret it otherwise.
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which kind of screen protector did u get? cuz i think smooth ones will definitly influence the touch feeling and sensitivity. i play games a lot, so i hope to maintian its sensitivity with no scraches.
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I got the Steinhill Ultra Crystal. It's a fingerprint magnet, but so it the rest of the phone, feels just like the glass though.
Yes get a screen protector. I highly recommend that you get one. Gorilla glass 2 is not scratch proof. I already scratched my screen and my HTC evo 4g lte screen. :-(
Why would you not get a screen protector for this phone? This is not a cheap phone so do yourself a favor and get you a good screen protector. You touch the screen whenever you use the phone and everytime you touch it, you risk scratching it due to dirt being on your hands. Protect your investment!
Normally I purchase wet application protectors from bestskinsever.com but wet application protectors do not play well with tpu cases for this phone.
I recommend the Reearth dry screen protector. You can find it on Amazon for 11.99 and it includes 2 protectors. It's an awesome protector and you won't even know it's on your phone.
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No ...I'm not getting one,..I dropped my s2 down a stairs, was hit head on by a drunk driver , found my phone about 200 feet from my vehicle on the road, it had one tiny scratch that you could barely see,..and the S3 has a stronger screen, but its whatever you wanna do
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I just got my phone a month ago and I take very good care of it. In fact my old Nexus S which I had for 10 months with no screen protector doesn't have any scratches on the screen. And it's worth pointing out that the Nexus S doesn't even use Gorilla Glass, let alone the Gorilla Glass 2 that's in the GS3.
I have noticed a series of fine scratches appearing near the bottom of the display. A friend of mine from Ottawa also got an S3 about 3 weeks ago and he also mentioned he has scratches on his screen and he has no idea how they got there.
The body of the phone is also quite soft, and the other week I accidentally dropped it on my wooden patio deck and it dented the edge of the phone on the lower right side, exposing the black plastic under the pearl-blue finish.
Could this be a manufacturing issue and/or defective Corning Glass? Samsung has noted they have received a higher than anticipated return of S3's since the launch. Please post your feedback so far with the Galaxy S3.
I should note that I absolutely love this phone, and it performs incredibly at everything else it does. No complaints at all, except of course my issues with the screen. I'll be taking it in to a Samsung Service center in the GTA in the coming week or two to get a full analysis.
Note: I've attached 2 images of the scratches on my display.
I have a screen prot. on mine since I bought it, so no idea how it is without it. my camera glass or whatever has two very fine scratches on it though. And I baby this thing like crazy. Usually have it in a pocket and with nothing with it.
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I got some very fine micro abrasions on my screen before I put a screen protector on it (only took about 3 days for that to happen). Despite the fact that this is gorilla glass I think a screen protector is essential.
Nope mine is still pristine. I never put it in a pocket with anything that has enough hardness to scratch it. My zippo, keys, loose change, etc... Its always either by its self or with my leather wallet at most.
Yup, I have some very tiny scratches I didn't even know were there until I was using my phone in sunlight. I'm pretty amazed how they even got their considering I baby the phone like mad. I think Gorrila Glass 2 is just better at hiding scratches.
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Nope mine is still pristine. I never put it in a pocket with anything that has enough hardness to scratch it. My zippo, keys, loose change, etc... Its always either by its self or with my leather wallet at most.
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This!
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i dont get how people that have a top of the line 800$ phone don't buy a simple 2$ screen protector. Gorilla glass is scratch resistant, but anything harder or equal hardness will scratche the screen. Sand which is made of fine glass particles will scratch the phone in your pocket and thos tiny particles are practically everywhere. If you dont have a screen protector, i hope you have gotten your lesson.
5 screen protector for 4$!!! Wake up people!!! http://www.ebay.ca/itm/5X-clear-scr...tDomain_210&hash=item2a20d1e896#ht_2944wt_964
My has a few tiiiinny scratches that appeared after a calling trip. Those dont matter anymore since I recently had my first drop and had the screen crack pretty bad..
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My has a few tiiiinny scratches that appeared after a calling trip. Those dont matter anymore since I recently had my first drop and had the screen crack pretty bad..
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I have some fine scratches too. Ordered the Defender but it is on delay so I have been waiting weeks to get it...
out the gate i had a screen protector and a case. I cant let anything bad happen to my baby..
Those scratches are pretty visible. Defective screen, perhaps? Either that or you had some majorly sharp sand particles in your pocket and applied significant pressure to them against the glass.
I've had mine for >1 month now. I keep it in my pocket with keys and occasionally coins, and not a single scratch on the glass surface. However, I do have a metric ton of scratches on the plastic back cover! Gorilla glass can take a beating as long as the items that are rubbing against it aren't some sort of crystal (think quartz in sand) or some sort of extremely tough metal (think tungsten).
Edit: derp, forgot to mention that I don't use screen protectors or cases on my phones.
It's not scratch proof only scratch resistant. There a difference
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It's not scratch proof only scratch resistant. There a difference
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I'm aware the phone is not scratch proof, I've owned a number of android and iOS devices. This is the first time however, I've seen scratches appear out of nowhere. None of my other devices used a screen-protector and none of them scratched, that goes for a Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Nexus S, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, iPhone 4, and iPad v1.0.
Apparently the screen of the GS3 is very sensitive to scratches and necessitates getting a screen-protector. This will be the first phone I've had to get one for.
You should need to use sand or a similar substance to scratch gorilla glass. My sg3 looks mint, and I have never used any sort of protector on it - and I have it in my pocket with my keys sometimes.
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It's not scratch proof only scratch resistant. There a difference
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I remember when Gorrilla Glass was new on phones and people were doing scratch tests. I was bold enough to do one on my Galaxy S - I tried to scratch the screen up with my keys. Never got a single scratch.
The Galaxy S3 on the hand, I don't know what's wrong with it lol. It must be really prone to scratches as I can't even recall a single time a relatively sharp object has even been near the screen.
Damn, those are some deep scratches considering you have no idea how they got there. I've only got the SGSII & I put a zagg on it the 1St day I got it & I have 2 case mate cases, 4 tpu case in various Vol, two aluminium back case things & 3 bumpers, 2 plastic/rubber the other metal. Over my 2 year contract this fone will end up,costing me around 2k, so your damn skippy Ima protect it better than my child.
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No issues. Naked but carried in a belt case. I don't put out in my pocket to avoid sand or other debris.
I am having micro abrasion issues as well. First Gorilla Glass phone I have had this issue with, previously my HOX, Gnote,,sgs hercules,Optimus LTE, SGS2, Razr, atrix etc have never had this problem. I m inclined to to think it is a first run manufacturing problem on the new process, or that Gorilla Glass 2 is prone to micro abrasions.
As for the the blah blah blah buy a screen protector rants, the reason i buy 800$ phones is to be able to touch the screen and have the best interface experience, if i wanted a dampened plastic screen and refracted light i wouldnt buy the newest phones out there. If it meets your needs, awesome, but not all of us are looking for the same experience, so please refrain from the obvious.
Don't get a screen protector, get a nice rubber skin, I got a $5 one from amazon, dropped twice on pavement from 5+ ft, and no marks anywhere.
Screen protectors compromise screen sensitivity (noticeable if you use a stylus) and don't protect the rest of your phone.
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Do buy screen protector. U'll be glad u did.