Anyone regret not getting a screen protector???

nazz · Dec 17, 2011

I applied my Skinomi screen protector earlier today and am a little disgusted that I feel like I need one due to the lack of Gorilla Glass. After coming from the OG (with Gorilla Glass of course) and NO screen protector and NO scratches, I'm just not a fan of them. Opting with better safe than sorry at this point :mad:

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Anyone regret not getting a screen protector and have gotten some scratches???

Thanks in advance.....I guess I'm holding on to the hope that I might not need one in the end.

bi0nicman · Dec 17, 2011

i havent gotten one......yet. so far its been ok but im being extra careful which i hate. i'll be getting one soon but im waiting to see if Steinheil makes a crystal clear screen protector for the GNex. i used one for the my incredible and it was awesome.

clb2196 · Dec 17, 2011

The rep I bought my phone from had a GNex- she had gotten it the day before (luckily girl). She told me that shortly after she bought it, everyone was playing with it, and the screen got scratched. I generally don't like screen protectors, but it made me second guess, and I went home and bought the XO skin, should be here next week.

CharlzO · Dec 17, 2011

I know there are plenty of people who could care less about the protectors. For my own piece of mind though, regardless of screen composition, I always spend a few bucks for one to put on the phone. I've been using some generic brand, but they've always been more than adequate. I don't need anything crazy, just something simple that will protect against incidentals.

Premium1 · Dec 17, 2011

I bought one from verizon on launch day. Better to have one than risk the screen getting scratched.

zerocool79346 · Dec 17, 2011

Nope. I HATE screen protectors. Haven't ran one on a phone since my first Eris 2 years ago.

BonJoviGirl · Dec 17, 2011

I had OG with a screen protector on it I was using my phone with someone who works for Corning in the gorilla glass department. He took my protector off saying I didn't need it, somehow I got a pretty deep scratch in my screen so I will use screen protector from now on.

Premium1 · Dec 17, 2011

BonJoviGirl said:
I had OG with a screen protector on it I was using my phone with someone who works for Corning in the gorilla glass department. He took my protector off saying I didn't need it, somehow I got a pretty deep scratch in my screen so I will use screen protector from now on.

That was a huge misconception that people thought that because it has gorilla glass it cannot be scratched. I know people that have a ton of scratches on phones that have gorilla glass.

Dubbin1 · Dec 17, 2011

I installed one before I even touched the screen. Well OK OK I installed 3 because the first 2 were epic failures due to dust :eek:

nateap87 · Dec 17, 2011

I had the nexus s and it was covered in hairline scratches just from sliding in and out of my pocket. So I made sure to get a screen protector from Verizon. 3 for 12 and they cover every bit of the front of the phone.

pool_shark · Dec 17, 2011

I haven't used a screen protector since my Treo 700P.

FierceDeityLink1 · Dec 17, 2011

I always wear protection just for resale value.

Jersey Tom · Dec 17, 2011

My first smartphone was the Droid X, which I had for about a year and a half before picking up a G Nex. Had a screen protector on briefly, which just made the display look grainy. Took that crap off.

After 18 months of fun, work, travel, even dropping the thing a few times on hardwood and concrete (!!) - not a single scratch on the screen. Nothing, zero, zip, zilch. Mint.

When I bought the G Nex without any accessories the two CSR's there tried pull the BS routine of "Ohhh.. that's awfully risky!" or even a story of dropping their phone at home or some crap like that. Not going to fool me. I have an exterior case on order so the outside doesn't get nicked up... but screen protectors? Nah.

lightsout · Dec 17, 2011

Gorilla glass or not I don't trust it. I'm sure it will still get the tiny scratches all over it. I am using a cheap one I got with my TPU case and it looks and feels great.

nunyabizness · Dec 17, 2011

No screen protector and no regrets. I don't use them and haven't had a scratch on any touchscreen phone I've owned (well, it's possible that were were some tiny ones, but none that I've seen). The only thing I've regretted is actually spending the money on the ones that I have bought. I use a neoprene drawstring Lowepro pouch for when it's in my purse, diaper bag, pocket, etc.

Romparoo · Dec 17, 2011

I returned the protectors I bought today. Decided I didnt want to use them. All day long yesterday I kept scrapping the screen on my pocket knife in my back pocket everytime I went to put my phone in my front pocket, kept pissing me off, but not a scratch on it. I stopped using a screen protector on my Dinc 4 months ago and not one scratch on it.

Droidood · Dec 17, 2011

A screen protector is mandatory if you spend any time near sand (or if you carry lots of loose diamonds in your pocket, I suppose).

My original Droid endured months of abuse without a screen protector and never developed a single imperfection on the screen. Two days on the beach and it had multiple scratches... I was even being extra careful with it because I had read on these forums that sand > Gorilla Glass.

vandyman · Dec 17, 2011

I had my screen protector installed at the VZW store as soon as it was removed from the box.
Better safe than sorry.

Jersey Tom · Dec 17, 2011

Droidood said:
(or if you carry lots of loose diamonds in your pocket, I suppose).

I hope I get to the point where my bounty of loose diamonds scratching my smartphone screen gets to be a legitimate concern.

ALurker · Dec 17, 2011

After not having a screen protector on my last phone I decided I'd never use one again. I'm very careful with all my phones and I wash all my pants with pockets out to get rid of anything that might be in them.

The GNex is especially nice to use naked, the screen is so smooth and beautiful and I'm not sure if I've seen a fingerprint yet.

lazy bum · Dec 17, 2011

don't have one on mine and already have a scratch. I can only see it with sunlight while holding the phone at an angle and it doesn't show up at all with normal usage, but it's pretty annoying to me.

So, now I'm breaking down and getting one to put on after not having one on my Droid X without any problems. If I get annoyed by it I'll probably take it off and risk another scratch.

Chugworth · Dec 17, 2011

Before I bought the Galaxy Nexus, I decided that I wasn't going to use screen protectors anymore. So of course when the Verizon sales person asked if I wanted a screen protector, I said "okay". I really don't like screen protectors, but it's a hard habit to kick. And the Verizon person actually did a good job at putting it on. I don't notice any air bubbles or specks underneath it. But I hate the texture of it though. It really gives the picture a grainy look. I'll probably take it off soon.

MutantCheese · Dec 17, 2011

Gorilla Glass is the DOW brand name for simple reinforced glass. The GN has reinforced glass, just not the Dow brand. It's still highly scratch resistant.

Galaxy Nexus - Scratch Test - YouTube

maquina · Dec 18, 2011

I have a screen protector on mine to protect from the "dangers" of work.

owen sixteen · Dec 18, 2011

I got the tpu case which came with a screen protector and ordered the steinhil (sp) one as well.

Have not used either yet as I still have the screen shield that it had in the box, you know the one with GALAXY NEXUS in raised letters across the middle.

Anyone regret not getting a screen protector???

Got a screen protector? Got any scratches?

Got One - Better Safe than Sorry!

No Screen Protector and my screen is still MINT!

No Screen Protector and got some minor scratches. Not too concerned.

No Screen Protector and got major scratch(es). Regretting it!!!

Considering getting one, not sure yet

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