Pros:
- It is easier on my eyes to look at the screen without any glare
- I prefer the way touch input feels now, and sliding my finger across the screen is much more enjoyable. I feel like my typing accuracy is improved slightly as my fingers can feel a slight texture underneath instead of just feeling the resistance of a hard surface.
- Because it both protects the screen and resists fingerprints, it makes the phone feel more rugged and less delicate
Cons:
- It makes the screen a little darker, and the ambient light sensor (which is not covered by the protector) doesn't compensate for this. I can always manually crank up the brightness but so far this hasn't really bothered me.
- Glossy screens will always seem more impressive. They are brighter, they have more contrast, and you have a clear view of each pixel. I was really worried about this before I got it because I didn't want to lose the benefit of the bright, high-res 800x480 screen. Though I feel like the WOW effect is slightly muted, the screen still looks great. It is a small tradeoff for the enjoyment I get now from the feel of the screen and the lack of fingerprints.
Notes:
The protector was very easy to apply. Two are included in the package in case you mess up the first. After it was applied I used my finger to push out a few minor bubbles, and now it looks great. No drying necessary, it seems, though I hear the clarity may improve over the next 48 hours. The fit was very good. There is a small margin around the edges of the protector where the screen is not covered, but my Sprint gel case covers those areas.
Marco
- It is easier on my eyes to look at the screen without any glare
- I prefer the way touch input feels now, and sliding my finger across the screen is much more enjoyable. I feel like my typing accuracy is improved slightly as my fingers can feel a slight texture underneath instead of just feeling the resistance of a hard surface.
- Because it both protects the screen and resists fingerprints, it makes the phone feel more rugged and less delicate
Cons:
- It makes the screen a little darker, and the ambient light sensor (which is not covered by the protector) doesn't compensate for this. I can always manually crank up the brightness but so far this hasn't really bothered me.
- Glossy screens will always seem more impressive. They are brighter, they have more contrast, and you have a clear view of each pixel. I was really worried about this before I got it because I didn't want to lose the benefit of the bright, high-res 800x480 screen. Though I feel like the WOW effect is slightly muted, the screen still looks great. It is a small tradeoff for the enjoyment I get now from the feel of the screen and the lack of fingerprints.
Notes:
The protector was very easy to apply. Two are included in the package in case you mess up the first. After it was applied I used my finger to push out a few minor bubbles, and now it looks great. No drying necessary, it seems, though I hear the clarity may improve over the next 48 hours. The fit was very good. There is a small margin around the edges of the protector where the screen is not covered, but my Sprint gel case covers those areas.
Marco
