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Does the "shatter proof" screen still "need" a screen protector?

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I know Motorola guarantees the screen from shattering for 4 years. But in reading various articles and posts online, some have said that the Droid Turbo 2's "shatter proof" screen doesn't necessarily mean scratch proof, so some still recommend using a screen protector. What are your thoughts? I've used screen protectors on my previous phones just to be safe. I'm not sure if they did anything since I'm (knock on wood) not abusive with my phones, so perhaps it was more for peace of mind. Now that the screen itself is much stronger than Gorilla Glass that most other phones have, I'm wondering if I still need to bother with one. TIA.
 
The front layer of the screen is called the front lens on the Turbo 2.

The front lens is what has the Verizon logo and replacement lens are available from Verizon and Motorola.

Many people have noted that the front lens can easily be scratched. My guess is that they are being used in fairly rough situations and for those users a screen protector is probably needed.

My situation is as an office worker and have not yet seen a scratch (but I have a replacement lens just in case).

... Thom
 
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I wouldn't say that this is stronger than gorilla glass. Shatter resistance doesn't make it harder - it's plastic, so won't shatter like glass will. Gorilla glass is both harder (more scratch resistant) and more fragile (it fractures far more easily), which sounds contradictory.

From what I have read, the lens will scratch more readily than a traditional glass smartphone. I know I'd put on a screen protector, but I always do anyway. While it's true that Motorola sells replacement lenses that you can replace yourself, they also cost $30 and you can find screen protectors that are much cheaper than that.
 
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If you already have a hard case with cover for your phone I think you don't need the screen protector for better experience with a high quality screen, especially the touch and feel.
Thanks. I do plan on getting a case for my phone. However, that would only protect the sides and rear but not the screen itself (from scratches). Right? Not that I plan to put my phone and keys in the same pocket, but you never know when something like that happens.
 
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Not that I plan to put my phone and keys in the same pocket, but you never know when something like that happens.
Keys aren't the only thing that can scratch a phone in your pocket, nor even the hardest. Sand is higher on the hardness scale than the metals that are used for keys, and I assume that you have a few grains of sand in your pocket at some point.
 
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Keys aren't the only thing that can scratch a phone in your pocket, nor even the hardest. Sand is higher on the hardness scale than the metals that are used for keys, and I assume that you have a few grains of sand in your pocket at some point.
Yes, that's a good point. Or if it takes an accidental spill onto the pavement and lands directly on some sandy spot, which might scratch it (but not shatter it).
 
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Thanks for the replies. I'll get a screen protector again and replace the plastic piece that came with the phone. I'm looking at screen protectors on Amazon and elsewhere. Do you recommend a wet or dry install for the Droid Turbo 2?
Since you are putting the protector on a plastic overlay rather than on glass or even a permenant plastic display, I'd think that wet application is not as good as dry. Wet application I think has more adhesive. That's just my thought, though.
 
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Since you are putting the protector on a plastic overlay rather than on glass or even a permenant plastic display, I'd think that wet application is not as good as dry. Wet application I think has more adhesive. That's just my thought, though.
Thanks. I ordered this using the 92% off coupon code. We'll see how it does. Until then, I'll keep that plastic film that came with the phone (which has the white markings on where volume and power/lock buttons are.
 
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No doubt about it. The screen on the Turbo 2 scratches very easily. I've never scratched a smartphone screen before and I scratched the Turbo 2 within the first month of ownership. Very depressing at first. Then I started researching the screen more and learned what has been mentioned here...that the top "layer" of the the Turbo 2 screen is actually a thin piece of film that is user replaceable. Basically...a screen protector.

I wish I would've checked here before I ordered my replacement Motorola "ShatterShield Lens". Damn thing cost me $30. Is this the exact same product that Thom said you can get from Verizon...3 for $10? I also bought a Verizon tempered glass screen protector for the Turbo 2, but is this really necessary if the "ShatterShield Lens" is replaceable?

I've yet to receive the replacement lens from Motorola. I'm a little concerned about how well it will attach. I really hope it will be free of air bubbles.
 

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No doubt about it. The screen on the Turbo 2 scratches very easily. I've never scratched a smartphone screen before and I scratched the Turbo 2 within the first month of ownership. Very depressing at first. Then I started researching the screen more and learned what has been mentioned here...that the top "layer" of the the Turbo 2 screen is actually a thin piece of film that is user replaceable. Basically...a screen protector.

I wish I would've checked here before I ordered my replacement Motorola "ShatterShield Lens". Damn thing cost me $30. Is this the exact same product that Thom said you can get from Verizon...3 for $10? I also bought a Verizon tempered glass screen protector for the Turbo 2, but is this really necessary if the "ShatterShield Lens" is replaceable?

I've yet to receive the replacement lens from Motorola. I'm a little concerned about how well it will attach. I really hope it will be free of air bubbles.
That sucks your outer screen scratched. I bought the screen protector I mentioned in post #13 and so far it's doings its job of protecting my screen. That said, I'm still trying to be careful with it, like not dropping it or making it share a pocket with keys.
 
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I know Motorola guarantees the screen from shattering for 4 years. But in reading various articles and posts online, some have said that the Droid Turbo 2's "shatter proof" screen doesn't necessarily mean scratch proof, so some still recommend using a screen protector. What are your thoughts? I've used screen protectors on my previous phones just to be safe. I'm not sure if they did anything since I'm (knock on wood) not abusive with my phones, so perhaps it was more for peace of mind. Now that the screen itself is much stronger than Gorilla Glass that most other phones have, I'm wondering if I still need to bother with one. TIA.

Despite other comments, the Shatter Proof is much stronger than Gorilla Glass (even the new 3.0), it will not shatter. But, the body will take on gouges and much damage on falls above 4 feet to hard surface. It will dent, lose tiny chunks off the edges, and enough to notice once it's back in your hands. More than a scratch cover (which , by the way is a good idea, as is correct, even though the glass is shatterproof, it is NOT completely scratch proof), I must recommend a soft rubberized case for the D2T. to protect the edge of the device. The back, by the way, is quite impervious to many scratches, falls and digs - but a case couldn't hurt!
 
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No doubt about it. The screen on the Turbo 2 scratches very easily. I've never scratched a smartphone screen before and I scratched the Turbo 2 within the first month of ownership.

Dude, what do you do for a living? Dropped mine on its face 5 or 6 times since November, not a scratch at all. On hard, stoney concrete and asphalt. Tarmak, even, nothing.
 
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That is true. Unfortunately the employees in the Verizon corporate store in my area are unaware of this layered screen technology and they told me they do not stock Motorala ShatterShields (or even realize they exist). They tried to replace my scratched ShatterShield with a Verizon tempered glass screen protector (on top of the glass the ShatterShield sits on). I tried explaining it to them but of course they thought I was an idiot.

My original ShatterShield got scratched from being in my pocket with something hard enough to scratch it. I'm not sure what...keys may be?

Bottom line...the ShatterShield is very soft. Think of it as a screen protector and expect to replace it if you don't use an actual screen protector.

Now someone PLEASE manufactur a bumper for this phone.
 
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I know Motorola guarantees the screen from shattering for 4 years. But in reading various articles and posts online, some have said that the Droid Turbo 2's "shatter proof" screen doesn't necessarily mean scratch proof, so some still recommend using a screen protector. What are your thoughts? I've used screen protectors on my previous phones just to be safe. I'm not sure if they did anything since I'm (knock on wood) not abusive with my phones, so perhaps it was more for peace of mind. Now that the screen itself is much stronger than Gorilla Glass that most other phones have, I'm wondering if I still need to bother with one. TIA.
got an otter box defender for mine.. well worth the 50 bucks
 
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