Is a Screen Protector Necessary?
 

I had an HTC Vogue/Touch for the last 2 years, and I never really found it necessary to have a screen protector. It has very minor hairline scratches on the screen after 2 years, that you must look extremely close to notice. Nothing major though.

So my question is, is it necessary to use a Screen Protector with the TP2?
How durable is the screen?

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Mine already has a scratch, I don't think they are very durable at all.

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Absolutely. 1 of the biggest mistakes I made was not buying 1 for my N96. $800 phone shot to hell due to a nice scratch

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Well the poll is pretty overwhelming. I guess I'll be getting one. I know this is discussed in other places, but since the subject is going here, is there a screen protector for the Verizon TP2 that anyone would suggest?

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On my 2nd TP2. First one had a nice scratch after only a few days of use! But, it also had a broken key on the keyboard and was replaced. When I received my replacement TP2, I left the screen cover that ships with the phone on for a day while I waited for my Zagg skin to arrive. It looks great! Check out http://www.zagg.com/

On my last phone, the HTC Touch (Verizon 6900), I used the screen covers that I purchased in the Verizon store. They lasted months before getting scuffed up and I would just put a new one on. When I would replace it, the screen looked like new!

So...my advice...get something for the screen!
enjoy

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Thanks for that link to Zagg. I'll check it out.

About how long do these Zagg ones last? Is it noticeable when on?

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I mean, its like $5 to possibly save your phone from who knows what. Well worth it IMO

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This is my first Zagg. I got the whole body kit..covers the screen and the sides/back of the TP2. Not sure how long it will last. When the screen is on and I am using the phone I cant tell it is there. Zagg does have nice warranty.

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ok, just checked out Zagg, and it's rather expensive...kinda. Is this like a top of the line protector or something?

Are there cheaper alternatives that would be recommended, or would this be the way to go?

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the words "military grade" make me think its top of line lol

Im definitely interested and think Im going Zagg

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yeah, looks like a good one, and I'm glad I can get it specific to the Verizon phone.

Everything seems to be military grade these days though...or claim to be.


Ok, one more question...does this only come with one? And do you only have one chance to apply it? I see the perfect application thread and read through it a bit, so it looks like you have some time to move it around and get it perfect.

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never used a screen protector on any of my phones (hate them). if my phone is not in my hands, it's on my hip. my holster has soft micro fiber interior, and it's all the protection I need. I never put my phone in my pocket, cuz that's where it will get the most wear, and tear.

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It comes with only one. I keep my phone in my pocket, so I wanted something good. In a mall near where I live, Zagg has a kiosk setup. I was able to purchase it there and had it installed. The guy who did the install was excited to see a TP2!

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and when its in your hand its glued?

Damn that pesky gravity, always making my phone hit the ground and get scratched when I drop it

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Definitely needed!

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Years back I was heading to work, got in my car and could not find me phone. I looked all over for it...then I saw it in the rear view mirror. It was sitting in the middle of the road. I had just drove over it! Don't think a Zagg would have helped. But, a scratch from a key or dropping it will be saved by a Zagg.

:)

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Zagg stuff is OK for full body protection but I absolutely hated the zagg screen protector & threw it out two days after I installed it on one of my TP's.

A MUCH better alternative on the screen is the Boxwave stuff (Brando is super also). Boxwave is MUCH easier to install bubble free & doesn't affect the feel of the touch screen like the sticky/tacky zagg stuff.

~John

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Ok, this is way way way off topic (kindof), but I think you guys may enjoy this little story.

About 2 years ago, my dad and I were hiking in Yosemite. We were hiking Half Dome. And for those of you who don't know what that is, it's a 4,000 foot tall rock, that's cut in half by a glacier. So from where you have to start a pretty steep climb, it's about 900 feet. No I mean steep! You're literally going up these cables, and wouldn't be able to hold onto the face without them. So there's the preface to my story...

On the way down these cables, my dad had a camera in a holder on his belt. it was just a velcro holster thing, and the velcro came undone. The camera slid out, and hit once about 20 feet below us, then hit once again about 500 feet down, and landed on a ledge at the base 900 feet down. Very close to another drop of a few thousand feet. I was able to find it, and my parents now use it as a Christmas tree ornament. Couldn't find the battery or the memory card, but the whole body of the camera was pretty well intact...looked like it fell 900 feet down a cliff, but was intact.

The End.

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Thanks, I'll check out these brands as well. That's one thing I've always hated about screen protectors is that they affect how the finger slides over the screen.

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I agree. If you try the Boxwave Cleartouch Crystal you won't even know you have a protector installed.

~John

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Wow, and only 4.95 each as well. worth a shot, and if you say it's like not even having it on...sweet!

Edit - from 4.95 :( Actual price is 12.95 for the Verizon TP2. Still worth a shot

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yea, I should have mentioned they're not cheap but they're worth every penny & they last forever......

~John

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Any name brand stores carry the TP2 Boxwave in stock - or where is the cheapest source?

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i never buy screen protectors ever. if my phone gets too scratched i just take it into the store and they will fix it for free, maybe its because i have insurance. I can't stand cases and screen protectors because they take away from the beauty of my phone. I feel like if they wanted a screen protector on it they wouldve shipped it that way. i'm one of the 4 who voted no screen protector.

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Boxwave screen protectors don't affect the "beauty of the phone" whatever.

It seems to me it makes more sense to protect it rather than use it until it's all scratched up & then replace the phone (but that's just me)

~John

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i have zagg on my verizon TP2 and my only upset is it covers the battery cover and the screen but if you check the site you'll see it doesnt cover the surround of the screen. it kinda sticks out more than the battery cover so i feel like it would get scratched first.

besides that i really like the zagg. i always heard about the orange peel feel but mine doesn't get like that unless i apply a lot of pressure to the screen. turn up the sensitivity and use light touches for everything and you'll be set (i think it feels better with light touches, more iphone-like)

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i might look into box wave. I've never had to replace it because the screen was actually too scratched up to see it, I honestly don't believe that would even happen. i'm not worried about the minor scratch on the screen because i really don't even know how that would happen unless i dropped my whole phone on the ground. Then there is scratches all over, thats when i go to the sprint store and make up some reason i need a replacement, and of course i get it. But 1 minor scratch on my screen is the least of my worries.

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it is necessary for sure, due to medical bills and such ive been too broke to even buy one, thankfully a fellow PPCGeek has offered to send me one because of my situation. I am so grateful

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I'm a fan of Ghost Armor myself. Seems to be the best of both worlds between the hard plastic types like Boxwave and the full body flexible types like Zagg. I can hardly tell I have one on and it doesn't detract from the feel at all. Installs super easy also.

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I also have the ghost armor on the screen. I love it. You can't tell it is even on.

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you can try http://www.phantomskinz.com They just got the skin for the sprint version and already have the other versions up as well. they also have an ongoing sale. apply independence33 and save 33% off of the screen or body protector.

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Okay, so let me get this straight.

Boxwave - harder plastic
Ghost Armor - halfway between - simi hard plastic
Zagg - Soft, Flexible, and sticky

I'm personally looking for something that allows my finger to move on the screen as if there were no protector on it. I also want something that is pretty much invisible. It sounds like both Ghost Armor and Boxwave would give me what I want. Is there one that is better than the other/ A reason to get one over the other? I'm seeing great reviews for both of these.

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That is the clear boxwave product to a T.

~John

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Ok, that's great. The only thing that I'm concerned about, is that someone described it as a harder plastic. I don't know why, but this worries me. Is it just as easy to install, and is it thick/stick up off the screen a lot?

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I just ordered the full body protector from zagg, If what you guys are saying is true about the screenie I will probably end up with an OEM one because it's working quite well so far lol.

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http://www.boxwave.com/products/clea...-pro2_3688.htm

This is the link to the Verizon version of the Boxwave Crystal. Why is it showing that there's a hole up top? Isn't that for Euro models only?

Will the Boxwave for the Verizon version come with this hole on the screen?

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Bump.

Does the Verizon Version of the Boxwave protector have the front camera hole on it? It is showing in the picture to the side in the link that I posted.

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Boxwave does not have the real Verizon version in stock yet. I ordered a GSM version anyway knowing it would have a hole in it and will order the non-hole Verizon version the second its available.

I am a little disappointed to see they are calling it the Verizon version because it is 100% not.

Once you try a Boxwave protector you wont use another. I bought a three pack for my Omnia and a year later still had the original on it with only a hairline 1/8 inch scratch! I know this is too much information but i have freakishly hard fingernails and scratched my first (luckily defective) Omnia the second day and my work i760 looks like a bear attack victim!

Serious, get one their great!

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Thanks for that first hand info. That's what I was worried about. It seems a little deceptive that they are calling it the Verizon Version. At least they have the picture on the side to make you second guess that it is perfect.

Do you know if they'll update the picture on their site once they actually offer the verizon one?

I've got a temporary protector that's covering about 90% of the screen. It's a super cheap one, and has so many bubbles, and orange peal, and tons of other things...and scratches super easy. So I'm hoping for the Boxwave Verizon version soon.

Let us all know when the actual Verizon Version is available if anyone sees it come on their site.

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That is right, mine does have the hole but it is off the edge of the useable screen & after it's installed you can hardly see it (I totally forgot about it)

If you use any of the hard covers, that complately obscures it anyway.

~John