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[Nexus S Accessories] JerryPi:
Well i have just applied my third zagg screen protector on my i9023 nexus s:-) This one i ordered of their site together with two custom skins for my back covers and its a perfect fit. Not like the first two that where a bit to big at the bottom, it looked like a white stripe where the dust was sticking to. Its a bit strange to touch because of the texture, but i got used to it. And on the plus side the anoying fingerprints are all gone now B-) If anybody is interrested i uploaded the picture of my three back sides the left one has zagg maximum protection, and other two i have decorated with custom skins. And yes i am a succer for lanyards;-)
[Nexus S Accessories] Kennyt67:
Sounds Dangerous!! I keep mine in my pocket with my keys so don't think i would try that. I like a crisp clean screen for later haha
[Nexus S Accessories] fabulous69:
used it 2 months with screen protector

Bored, i put it off since 2 days and ill never put any other on it... the phone is ****ing beautiful without, and screen seems to resist well to normal usage, just take care to touch it only with fingers.. :)
[Nexus S Accessories] decalex:
Omg I SO miss having the lanyard! Thx for posting this !

•°NS4G • ICS°•
[Nexus S Accessories] vetvito:
Never had a protector on any phone. I hate the feel. I'm also really careful with my phones.
[Nexus S Accessories] jlmwtfvs:
Had mine since may, no protector ever. Only a couple nicks where i dropped the phone on some rocks. :/
[Nexus S Accessories] tupac19861013:
I Never had a protector on my nexus, why the hell u need it, when u have the gorilla glass...... Additionally, i'm very careful with my phones.
[Nexus S Accessories] sakisds:
Thing is, you don't have gorilla glass.

Disclaimer: I don't use a screen protector either, got my phone around 10-15 August, no scratches so far.
[Nexus S Accessories] doc_v15:
I just did it, 2 weeks ago and still going! It looks much brigghter and feels much softer :D

And because the screen is Oleo** somethin, even when I got my hands oily and touching the phone whole day, tomorrow the phone's screen back into normal MAGICALLY!
[Nexus S Accessories] Exel:
Just bought mine, not sure if I'm going to put one or not. :p

Prolly not.
[Nexus S Accessories] junibug:
I got this nexus almost a year ago and i am 15 ive only used a casing but no screenprotector but it isnt scratched anywhere.
[Nexus S Accessories] maarrrrr:
Hmmmmmmmm. So I guess it doesn't scratch easy?
[Nexus S Accessories] Ryjabo:
I want to find one that just helps with fingerprints. That s*** drives me insane. I'm constantly wiping it off like I'm OCD or something. I even have one of those small cloths that you can buy for wiping off glasses... you can pick one up for $1 at Walmart's optical area.

I do have a scratch on the screen, but it's hardly noticeable.
[Nexus S Accessories] jessec168:
am using mine with screen protector but its a fingerprint magnet :( will be willing to take it off if its going to be better
[Nexus S Accessories] juggaknot77:
I gave in and got a Invisishield for my Nexus S and its worth every penny.
[Nexus S Accessories] jessec168:
are you satisfied with invisibleshield? have use one before but wasn't satisfied because its not smooth(somewhat tacky) to slide the screen and it fade to a shade of yellowish green
[Nexus S Accessories] MarkRain:
For my experience the only "solution" for fingerprints is a matte screen protector.

The problem is that such a screen protector kills your display, it gives (in my opinion) an horrible look to the device.

I use my nexus without a screen protector nor a case, i have a standard pouch and i'm happy with it for now :)
[Nexus S Accessories] turkobr:
I have my for 8 months now, never used a screen protector and have no scratches. For cleaning I use the same product I use for my glasses
[Nexus S Accessories] Blizk:
I've been using Zagg Invisible shield about three months. When i first tried it, it didn't feel very smooth. But now it isn't a problem anymore. Zagg's protector is very good and qualified.
[Nexus S Accessories] Shark_On_Land:
No case, no screen program, only invisible shield on back. Only dropped 5 times. So slight scrap marks on corners but lucky the primer on this phone is also black so its not even there. I said its not even there ;)
[Nexus S Accessories] ballasdontcry:
i'm glad i have a screen protector because i noticed a large scratch buildup already and i've only been using this phone for about 9 months. whenever i nick the screen with my nails i leave a slight scratch.

i think i got screen protectors from clarivue, pretty high quality stuff.
[Nexus S Accessories] Konfuddle:
I have had my Nexus for over 6 months now without a case or screen protector of any kind. I've dropped it once, sort of denting a corner? But, it's barely noticeable.

I have alot of small scratches on the back cover but only a minor screen scratch that isn't very noticeable too. It's a fingerprint magnet though /:

Just my 2 cents :P
[Nexus S Accessories] Saneless:
no yellowish here, but even so you could use voodoo to change that. Tackyness is worth a perfect screen IMO.
[Nexus S Accessories] Exel:
I'm rocking it with a zagg screen protector and case.

Not too bad, not too big, awesome. :D
[Nexus S Accessories] weehooherod2:
I hope nobody rocks their Nexus S without a screen protector. I don't have a screen protector and I refrain from even letting it near rocks.
[Nexus S Accessories] haerwu:
Last device when I used screen protector was PalmOS running pda in 2002. Since then all my touch devices are used without them.

My Nexus S has visible scratch at top of screen but I am keeping it in pocket without any other things (sometimes second phone or car key goes there).
[Nexus S Accessories] MikeBMT:
I don't have a screen protector; I find them a bit useless to be honest. Screens are pretty tough and durable nowadays, which is more than can be said about protectors. If you have a screen protector you're much more likely to get scratches on that than you are to get them on your screen.

Someone even replied that they scratch their protector with their fingernails?

I don't use a case either, I find it somewhat negates the point of having a nice new technologically advanced device. Like keeping the plastic wrap on all your furniture or the blue plastic on your appliances.

The reason I bought a fancy slim phone with a wicked screen wasn't to cover all those things up with cheap pieces of plastic.

That being said, I have a tiny scratch that I just developed on my phone after having it for about 8 months. I don't even notice it anymore and it doesn't justify having to deal with protectors in my opinion.

I think another good question is how many people have a dedicated pocket for their phone?
[Nexus S Accessories] crazypotato:
i believe the coating on screen gets scratched easily. If you only see it when you fog up the screen. Chances are the coating scratches that you see. Does anyone know how to remove the coating?
[Nexus S Accessories] Nick N:
My Wife and I do not use protection...

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

...on my NS4G or her iPhone 4s ;)
[Nexus S Accessories] antibox:
No protection here. :) Although this is my second NS after I dropped the first one and shattered the screen...it happens.

I do have a dedicated pocket and other dedicated "safe" spots.
[Nexus S Accessories] technogravy:
I had a Scratch Guard screen protector from day one(however it only covered the screen and left the touch buttons,ear piece and camera exposed), used it for a bout 5 months and then when i wanted to change it because it was too scratched up, i realised how important it is..

without a screen protector my display is absolutely like new.. but the buttons and above the screen have lost its anti finger print coating... so if i wipe it clear its not noticeable but after a bit of use they look horrible.. the screen is as clear as ever but the parts that werent covered by the screen protector earlier are horrible..

its hidden with an all screen protector if applied well (after wiping it clear of all prints) but i can no longer use it without a screen protector because if the above issue..

Does anyone know of a good all screen protector.. that fits perfectly? ive tried a few but they cant handle the rounded edges of the screen and need to be cut further.
[Nexus S Accessories] AeroEchelon:
I bought a ZAG Invisible Shield for my Nexus S a day or two after I bought it as I heard really good reviews/good protector from scratches, marks, etc. However a period of time I did not like the rubbery, "orange-peel" effect it was giving me so I decided to take it off. A believer in quality phones, I thought that I could survive without a protector.

However, sad to say, the Nexus S is not made of Gorilla Glass and it did get scratched here and there after a month. The peculiar thing is that these marks weren't really scratches; more like scuff marks that couldn't be removed ...

Please note that I am really good with my electronics: never once dropped my phone, placed it in a pocket with coins, keys, etc.

A rebought a ZAG shield on sale: $9 at my local Best Buy and am never taking it off again.

TL;DR I recommend using a screen protector if you're really anal about your screen. It will get scratched.
[Nexus S Accessories] Saneless:
Invisible shield
[Nexus S Accessories] wizardslovak:
I work electrician ....from time to time u gotta saw and demo ....got no screen protection and I don't have even one scratch.....gotta love superamo screens

;-)
[Nexus S Accessories] basziee:
I'm not using anything

I dont like the gell case and no screen protector

My screen looks new only 2 fine hair scratses in the courner
[Nexus S Accessories] Kramonte:
got my nexus for nearly a year now, dont have a screen protection and i dont hav a scratch :)...... not on the screen.....the plastic on the back has some minor scratches...but who cares?
[Nexus S Accessories] silverfoxbrazil:
i have been using an invisible shield... since i have bought the mobile

today it had loosened up because of the heat (38ºC + 3g on, makes it really hot on pocket)

i hope no scratches coming hehe :D
[Nexus S Accessories] asdasd89:
No protection of any kind here.:D
[Nexus S Accessories] jojoost:
I don't use one, just use a thin sleeve! protection on the front side and the back side.

Greetzz, Jojoost
[Nexus S Accessories] rafa3L:
Skinomi on my Nexus S

Sent from Tapatalk on the Nexus S 4G
[Nexus S Accessories] mrplowking:
I hate screen protectors. I find there's more resistance when I swipe with my finger and they tend to distort the colors. I'm just using a simple Seidio case to protect my phone
[Nexus S Accessories] lzzhang10:
I use clarivue screen protector. It works great. It comes in a pckg of 2 hard static protectors.
[Nexus S Accessories] The111:
All true. Plus they collect dust and crap around the edges.

Been through a couple touch screen phones. Only rules are that they go in my right pocket with NOTHING else (sometimes iPod but back to back) and I always set it down face up, and always have relatively clean hands when using. Never a significant scratch. If I search with a bright light and magnifier I'm sure I can find something, but nothing bad. My wife tosses hers in her purse with all sorts of garbage, keys, change, etc, and even she only has one scratch that doesn't even look like a scratch... it looks like a scuff that should wipe off, but it won't. Still not that bad though.
[Nexus S Accessories] BeDon HUN:
My IS took off too, so I've used my NS without screen protector for a week, and there aren't any scratches on it. Now I've got another IS.
[Nexus S Accessories] FrayAdjacent:
No screen protector, no case. Carried many phones like that, and never had a problem.
[Nexus S Accessories] kalitza:
I have mine nx s for 3 weeks and always used it without any cases/protectors and no scratches, looks like a new one

Just need to take care where you put it... :P
[Nexus S Accessories] thedudejdog:
well, i've used my NS without a screen protector since august and got my first scratch last week. i forgot i was wearing gloves. i work on an assembly line (GM fairfax) and slid to unlock. :( i think i heard the tiny piece of metal or whatever scratch the screen. you can't see it unless you're looking for it but i know it's there...:cool:
[Nexus S Accessories] cosmos10040:
i have no screen protector on mine. i bought one of those seido case and its pretty good.
[Nexus S Accessories] torchie:
I just can't bring myself to do it.

I got a Nexus S a couple of days before I went on a road trip. I had a rubber sleeve (absolutely useless) and scratches galore. Absolutely intolerable. I went with the full body invisible shield. The phone is indestructible, but damned if it doesn't scratch like a bowl of pudding. An invisibleshield is all you need.

Bare screen feels so much better though... Sigh
[Nexus S Accessories] WarCow:
Haven't used a screen protector for my phone since buying it in July last year. And still no scratches :) I just don't like the feel of any of the protectors I've tried and not to mention that they are so hard to put on without trapping bubbles and what not. But seems like I wouldn't have needed one anyway, since I'm still scratch-free :)

However, I have gotten quite a few scratches on the battery cover, probably from sliding across tables etc.
[Nexus S Accessories] supralover72:
6 Months with no screen protector (never had one since day 1) and not a single scratch. The oliophobic coating is so great, and the trapped dust and grime from the screen protector that causes permanent damage plus the decrease in screen quality make me have no regrets.
[Nexus S Accessories] technogravy:
I got a Gadget Shieldz full body protector for less that 10$.. works great and its just the right price. Can barely realize its there.
[Nexus S Accessories] lsharir:
No screen protector or any protection.

Dropped my phone during a conversation, and when I tried to save it I slapped it and gave it more momentum, resulting in the device hitting the floor hard.

not a scratch on the screen or the back, minor (2 mm) scratch on the edge of the front screen barely even seen.

This phone is something special.
[Nexus S Accessories] Enflu3nza:
no screen protector here. i got a nice case on it tho.

i dont have any new scratches on this. i got it used and it had tiny scratches but there are so little there you wont notice. i actually want a screen protector but i dont really like the rubbery ones. too grippy for my taste.
[Nexus S Accessories] rhadrio:
This would be my first post here in the Nexus S forum.. Just bought mine a couple of days ago. :)

I must say, the phone itself looks pretty darn amazing naked. At first I was thinking not to use any kind protector but I've had bad experiences with my previous-unprotected phones so I ended up covering it with a Capdase softcase (the black-tinted one) and a matte screen-guard anyway.

The result? Ain't so bad :)

Some of its sexiness might have been lost due to the softcase but I think it'll be worth it.

Also, this might be a little out of the topic but I've been having some issue with my NS related to its build-quality.

Whenever I pressed the left part of its body (on the bezel) it creaks. I think I can sense a (very) slight movement there.

Has anybody experienced the same issue?
[Nexus S Accessories] biotecsoul:
Order one right now because of your tip! ;) tanks
[Nexus S Accessories] glockadam:
No screen protection for me neither. I'm too lazy to get one, and it's good without protection. After half a year there are a few micro scratch only.
[Nexus S Accessories] swamp goblin:
Haven't had a screen protector or case since I bought it last july, and only one scratch on the screen, with some normal wear and tear on the back :p this phone is insanely durable, ive dropped and thrown it on rocks numerous times and nothing happens to it
[Nexus S Accessories] bravoarchy:
With the gorilla glass protecting the screen, i've never used a screen protector on the phone and it has no scratches since sept 2011
[Nexus S Accessories] g.sembhi:
its not gorilla glass!
[Nexus S Accessories] iucidium:
By the volume buttons? Yeah.

Sent from my stock IML74K.
[Nexus S Accessories] HAKA:
He must be ordering a screenguard now...
[Nexus S Accessories] lemonoid:
I don't and I just cracked my screen very easily, recommend using one. I've had it since August and only used it as my daily device until October so that means I only use it at home on wifi which isn't a lot. It cracked second time I ever dropped it
[Nexus S Accessories] Gearrion:
Had this device for three months now. Got the Seidio ssn2 hard shell case and screen protector with belt clip attachment.

After a month i removed screen protector, hated how it built up oil and was all smudged. Two months thus far no scratches. It goes into the belt clip protecting its front before i put it in my pocket.

I dropped it getting out of the car twice already. Watched it bounced once. No scratches, was not in the belt clip cause had it on my lap but the hard shell took the blow and didn't even scratch the corners.

The case makes it more bulky but it is not ugly, saved my phone twice already. Costs $50 for the shell and belt clip attachment.
[Nexus S Accessories] stoye:
Had my Nexus since late December, never had a screen protector and still no scratches
[Nexus S Accessories] sqweeze:
I can't use without screen protector. :(
[Nexus S Accessories] Emama:
Same here, don't wanna touch Without a SP
[Nexus S Accessories] sm1ke:
The screen isn't gorilla glass, but that doesn't mean you should be treating it like a wine glass. As long as you have a case that provides some impact protection, you'll be fine. I bought a $3 TPU case from dealextreme, you can barely tell it's there. I've dropped it a couple times getting out of my car because I forgot it was on my lap. No nicks or scratches. And yeah, the phone does smudge pretty easily, but it also cleans up very nicely. Just a few wipes on my jeans or my shirt and its all good. I can't stand the "orange peel" look every single screen protector out there has.
[Nexus S Accessories] AABatteries:
And I thought I was the only one with this problem. Guys, do you think that this slight creaking might be used as an excuse for warranty phone exchange? My NS does also have a small light leak (I have i9023, wtih SLCD) on the upper screen edge. Unfortunately, I have dropped my phone a few times, and you can see it on its bezel :( Screen itself is amazing, still no scratches (no screen protector/case; over 6 months of extensive use :p)

I was thinking about getting a replacement NS (due to light leak/bezel creaking) on my warranty - do you think it will work?
[Nexus S Accessories] chronophase1:
Lol. My phone creaks. Not too annoying as it's every once in a while. As for a screen protector, never saw the point in one to be honest. Mine is secondhand and has a few scratches but nothing to complain about. Now a case on the other hand. I've never used a phone that was so damn slick. I had to get one.
[Nexus S Accessories] feinux:
I have none.
[Nexus S Accessories] mattia.b89:
i don't use any screen protector

i've never used any protection for my cell. phone !

curved glass+contour display= as new display ....

i can't say the same for the back cover, it has some scratch
[Nexus S Accessories] fabulous69:
used one during a month at the beginning as for all my devices

But the curve screen was not done for it and it was ugly with all the dirty stuffs coming between the protector and the screen on top and botton of it

put it off, no one since 5 months, and only one scratch, dont know how i done it, just a few days after having put it out, cause since all this time, no any other one micro scratch has come. it is all new.

so the question for me is : how did i scratch it one time if since 5 month i'm using it without particulous caution and didnt done any other one on the screen :D
[Nexus S Accessories] r3act:
Had a screenprotector on for a day but it looks weird with the oliophobic coating so I took it off Phone is completely bare since December'11 no scratches on the screen a few slight ones on the back. The most important thing is NOT to put your keys in the same pocket!
[Nexus S Accessories] Krazhil:
same here
[Nexus S Accessories] Shark_On_Land:
probly your first glass screen phone
[Nexus S Accessories] sdhanjal15:
Had the screen protector on.

But I took it odd today.and man. Its looks beautiful!

Sent from my Nexus S
[Nexus S Accessories] TH3JUNK13:
I had to strip the Zagg off my NS it was too damned rubbery! All in all they're not designed well for protectors (probably not intended either) but I worked in a steel yard for a year when I had my 1st NS and I took it with me every day, I'd pull steel filings out of every pocket and the phone only ever got ONE superficial scratch :)
[Nexus S Accessories] cap87:
Never used one and there's not a single scratch on my screen. If you're careful with your phone and have a good case you don't need one.
[Nexus S Accessories] JerryPi:
Screen protectors are not just for protection against scratches. A good one also omits visible fingerprints, and improve sun readibility.
[Nexus S Accessories] umaru:
I had a matte screen protector on, but it would give me those rainbow colours all over the screen that you would get if you put a drop of water on your screen, and it was extremely annoying to read text with that.

I don't mind the slight graininess it gives off and matte screens are very smooth, but it was too much for me..
[Nexus S Accessories] qaz2453:
had a generic screen protector..

lots of scratches on it and a lot of dust on both top and bottom of screen

after reading this thread and seeing all the comment about it not scratching easily

i decided to rip mine off when no one was looking :D

WOW.. never seen the screen without it.. looks amazing and so far so good

and the oleophobic coating is amazing as well... no rainbow smears when swiping

will run like this for a week and i'l see how it goes

so far so good :)

EDIT:

didn't even last a day

found out my oleophobic coating is inconsistent.. no coating at the bottom half.. really annoyed

also i managed to get a micro scratch on my screen =[

Ordered a anti-glare screen protector now :P
[Nexus S Accessories] cipter_:
Tried to apply invisible shield 3 times by myself. Failed horribly every time and finally gave up!

Then I was at this mall that had a guy selling and applying IS, so I let him do it and now you can hardly see the shield at all. Awesome stuff.
[Nexus S Accessories] 7TimesCursed:
I run my nexus butt naked... oh and the phone has no case or protector either :P
[Nexus S Accessories] dheyvis:
1 year and never used a screen protector or case. No scratches yet.
[Nexus S Accessories] doc_v15:
I can almost agree with him, mine is 8 months old without ever screen protector, but Im using mercury TPU case :P
[Nexus S Accessories] alien_x:
I didn't use any protector for almost like 6 months untill my mom used it for calls n scratched the by her earrings :(
[Nexus S Accessories] kijp15:
I don't use a screen protector. My nexus s is completely naked. >.<

I have a few scratches here & there, but I don't mind. Things aren't meant to be perfect.
[Nexus S Accessories] greg2826:
I'm not using any screen protector, about 2 weeks ago, I've found one scratch , after 5 months of using.

I hate any types of cases and screen protectors.

Btw i putted carbon fiber on the back cover, cuz this little bast... was so slippery.

Next time I'll buy phone made from decent materials ...
[Nexus S Accessories] gilipino:
I'm using completely naked Nexus S, without any screen protector or case and it still rocks like a new phone!
[Nexus S Accessories] chronophase1:
I rocked mine without the case today. It feels awesome. Lol. I have an issue with sweaty palms though. I'm sure the phone could handle a fall though. Hey. Just be lucky it isn't glass like an iPhone . Saw a drop test video and it made me cry. Lol.

Sent by pocket technology
[Nexus S Accessories] Vargrimst:
I've never used a screen protector on my Nexus S and also if it fell three or four times, it never had a scratch on the display!

I always use my Nexus S with a plastic cover with a grid pattern 'cause it increase the grip a lot!