Do you think iOS Devices need screen protectors?

Discussion in 'General iOS discussions' started by Laze, Aug 12, 2012.

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Do you use screen protectors?

No 5 vote(s) 17.2%
No - it looks worse with one on 12 vote(s) 41.4%
Yes 11 vote(s) 37.9%
Undecided 1 vote(s) 3.4%
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  1. Laze Well-Known Member

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    In my own experience I've found the screens to be very durable, and I haven't had a scratch on any of my iDevice screens. Do you think screen protectors are a gimmick? Are they an unnecessary product?
    Laze, Aug 12, 2012
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  2. Zephyrez Member

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    I don't think you necessarily need a screen protector. I also find the screens very durable and I haven't gotten a single scratch on the screen of my iPod Touch 4, and it's been well over a year! So my answer is no, you don't need a screen protector...but you do need a case. :p
    Zephyrez, Aug 12, 2012
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  3. Laze Well-Known Member

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    Yeah the back is the opposite of the front when it comes to getting scratched.
    Laze, Aug 12, 2012
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  4. Xerox Well-Known Member

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    Well, my iPod touch 2G had a shocking front screen, scratched so easily, but, they seem to have gotten better as time has went on. But the back, well, lets not go there.
    Xerox, Aug 12, 2012
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  5. ValleyForge Head of Community Development Team

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    My 2g screen is...basically unusable. My 4g I have tried screen protectors on but not for a long period of time, and haven't gotten any noticeable scratches (unless you look with a microscope).
    ValleyForge, Aug 12, 2012
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  6. McRofl Active Member

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    I used to use screen protectors on my iPod Touch 3G, but I took it off about a year ago and no scratches!
    McRofl, Aug 13, 2012
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  7. Quotient Banned

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    I never used a screen protector on my 4G touch. Also dont have a screen protector on my SIII. Always use a case on both devices though
    Quotient, Aug 17, 2012
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  8. tinyman392 Super Moderator

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    In my general instances, you can live without a screen protector. It's very hard to scratch the iPod Touch. There are ways to do it though. Sand for instance is a problem for glass as it can scratch it. That said, if you plan on going to the beach, get some screen protection. If you long or triple jump get a screen protector. If you are a carpenter and deal with metals (like iron filings) that can scratch glass, you may want to invest in one. Many of these items that scratch the iPod are very rare to see though in everyday life. Diamonds are another thing that can scratch it as well.
    tinyman392, Aug 17, 2012
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  9. Shedoara Well-Known Member

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    On my iPad I don't have one cause I just use it at home, but on the iPod Touch 4g I have one since I bring it everywhere. Pretty much depends on what you do with it like tinyman said.
    Shedoara, Aug 17, 2012
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  10. samw40 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I had to get a screen protector because I kept dropping my diamonds on my iPod. :cool:
    samw40, Aug 17, 2012
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