does the droid incredible even NEED a screen protector?

[tigerdango]

You don't even need a screen protector if you're careful with it and handle it right.

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[usn.mustanger]

My coworker has an Incredible and her screen totally shattered last week so...

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...so...what? A screen protector is NOT going to protect the screen from shattering-just small nicks and scratches.
Derp.


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[tigerdango]

The absolute best thing you can use to protect any electronic is you. That's right, you. Honestly the very, very vast majority of people have no respect for their electronics or any idea how to properly take care of them. The chances are very, very probable that Ink's co-worker shattering her screen was from something that would have been -her-fault (i.e. dropping it because she wasn't paying attention). These things can be prevented. I practically baby my electronics. There is a reason that from my introduction to electronics at an extremely young age until now I've not really had problems with them.

[Rated_R]

The absolute best thing you can use to protect any electronic is you. That's right, you. Honestly the very, very vast majority of people have no respect for their electronics or any idea how to properly take care of them. The chances are very, very probable that Ink's co-worker shattering her screen was from something that would have been -her-fault (i.e. dropping it because she wasn't paying attention). These things can be prevented. I practically baby my electronics. There is a reason that from my introduction to electronics at an extremely young age until now I've not really had problems with them.

I agree here. This is my baby. It gets a dedicated pocket. It's always sat on desk/table/seat next to me. The money to replace is to hard to come by. Even worse that I have the amoled screen. What are the chances of me getting another one. Not very good.



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[dhwes]

I'm rough on phones, considering I had to pay for my work cell phone I got a screen protector and a case. I break I pay full price.... insurance is not available since the company pays for the service.

[Waveraider]

The absolute best thing you can use to protect any electronic is you. That's right, you. Honestly the very, very vast majority of people have no respect for their electronics or any idea how to properly take care of them. The chances are very, very probable that Ink's co-worker shattering her screen was from something that would have been -her-fault (i.e. dropping it because she wasn't paying attention). These things can be prevented. I practically baby my electronics. There is a reason that from my introduction to electronics at an extremely young age until now I've not really had problems with them.

+2. I have always taken great care of my smartphones, and have never used a screen protector. On the other hand, my daughter walks in the house, literally throws her phone and keys on the granite countertop in the kitchen, and wonders why her phone and key fob always break.

[MxChris]

The first thing I did when my wife and I got our incredibles a couple weeks ago was to put on some screen protectors from monoprice. I bought them the week prior knowing I'd be getting these phones. Overkill? I don't think so, they're absolutely invisible don't have any sort of "rubbery" feeling to the screen, it feels the same as the glass if put on correctly. I put my wifes protector on and had a few bubbles/dust specs, would drive me nuts looking at that but she said leave it, it's fine for now. I put mine on and it went on perfectly on the first try, it's absolutely invisible and centered beautifully. I have a couple spares and will re-do hers when it's a bit worn in a few months. It's already saved my wife from a scratch or two as is, for a couple dollars why wouldn't you put one on?

[FF5 Fan]

Yeah the screen protector on my inc is horrific. The entire center is white with scratches, from normal use(tapping, sliding, pinch-zoom, etc.) A screen protector is definitely worth a few bucks extra!

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[moviemogul]

I put a Steinheil Anti Glare on my screen the day I bought it. Less need to clean the screen, and it went on perfectly. It also helps with resale when it comes time to upgrade

[tsnstuff]

Back in the days of resistive screens I'd always use screen protectors because those used to scratch so easily. When I got an Iphone I knew the body would scratch easily but the screen wouldn't so I never bothered with a protector. Never bothered with a case either because it may keep the phone looking nice, but then the phone always looks like crap while in the case.

When I sold my iPhone to get a Droid the screen was beautiful, the rest of the phone wasn't super scratched but there were obviously some scratches. I've treated the Droid the same way, although I've noticed the body of the droid certainly seems less resistant to damage than the iPhone. It has all these little dents and scratches, but the screen itself is fine.

I always try to put the phone in a pocket by itself. NEVER with the keys. When I got an Ipod Touch 4th Gen, I threw it in the same pocket as the DROID and that was a mistake, my Ipod Screen actually got a couple of very thin scratches, hardly noticeable but I know they are there. So I actually bought a leather pouch type of case to protect that and now it goes in with the keys.