Screen Scratch Test?

[CrackaG]

Has anyone performed one of these ala the nexus one and droid?

I want to know if its necessary to buy a screen protector for the long run

Right now the screen is void of scratches and I've been sliding it in and out of my pocket for 4 days now and smudges come off very easily.

So anyone perform a test or have any scratching issues?

 

[FierceDeityLink1]

HTC tell us the Incredible has a tempered glass panel with a fingerprint-resilient oleophobic coating; fingerprints may slide off, however, but scratches are another matter, and in less than a day’s use (with the Incredible dropped into the same pockets as we keep our Nexus One in) the screen had already gathered a couple of scars. Usually we’d say screen protectors are a matter of personal preference, but with the Droid Incredible we almost think Verizon should have included one in the box as standard.

Verizon HTC Droid Incredible Review | Android Community

Anecdotal, but I still put a screen protector on mine when I found it wasn't Gorilla Glass like the Moto Droid.

 

[CrackaG]

I'm skeptical of that one because that is the only review that has stated any problems with scratching out of the 30 or so that I've read

 

[nytroman]

i just got a 3 pack at verizon for $12 they go on great and you cant tell it is there, good buy, a little pricey for plastic but it gives me good piece of mind

 

[Reddog80p]

i just got a 3 pack at verizon for $12 they go on great and you cant tell it is there, good buy, a little pricey for plastic but it gives me good piece of mind

Those just cover the screen not the entire front of device right? I tried to get a 3 pack but they were all sold out in 2 stores and a mall kiosk near me.

 

[FierceDeityLink1]

You should really consider getting one from Best Skins Ever/BodyGuardz/PhantomSkinz/Zagg. What's the point in having a screen protector if the screen protector gets scratched and needs to be replaced? I also heard Steinheil is good. Many people dislike Zagg, but they're often cheap with coupons.

 

[Reddog80p]

You should really consider getting one from Best Skins Ever/BodyGuardz/PhantomSkinz/Zagg. What's the point in having a screen protector if the screen protector gets scratched and needs to be replaced? I also heard Steinheil is good. Many people dislike Zagg, but they're often cheap with coupons.

I put a Zagg on but did not like the super glossy orange peel look so I removed it. I've heard the Phantom skin is a little better w/ the orange peel effect so I may go with that. I'm not too worried about scratches. I just want to be constantly wiping the screen to remove fingerprints. I think a standard cling type non-fingerprint would be golden for me. recommend any?

 

[FierceDeityLink1]

Not sure. Steinheil makes anti-fingerprint screen protectors, though. For the Droid: Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint for Motorola Droid

The Incredible screen protector isn't available yet.

Personally, I'm fond of the ones I listed, but they're all of the 3M Scotchgard variety (orange peel, etc.), though PhantomSkinz is quite clear.