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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Gozer the Destructor:
no disrespect but glass is non porous. it won't absorb any of your oils. or any other liquid for that matter. just the nature of glass.

personally i don't have a screen protector on right now, I do think i will put one on on the near future, my issue has been finding one i like. i think i will try one of the glass ones.

anyways the screen protector is used to protect from scratches. the glass wont absorb your sweat. so dont stress over that at least my friend! :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] billubakra:
Thanks man.I searched there but i get different companies for glossy screen guard.I am not sure which one of those chinese companies will be good.Any recommendations?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] billubakra:
I am sorry for this dumb question,but i dont have much info about this.Can anyone tell me which is the glossy screen guard from this list?

http://www.ebay.in/sch/i.html?_nkw=...n+guard&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
[Galaxy S III Accessories] yiannit:
I would always use screen protectors, I told myself I wouldn't on this I've had the phone for 3 weeks and the screen is scratched already. No idea how
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gee2012:
I have never used a screenprotector in my life on any of my phones to be honest but i have always had descent cases, most of them CaseMate cases. That did the job for me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] illusion787:
I wouldn't say the phone NEEDS a screen protector, but it is always nice to have one esp. for how inexpensive they are.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
I took off my screen protector for 1 day and now i have 3 small scratches. So I would say you do need a screen protector since there are soooo many things that can scratch our screens.(sand...........)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Rich3077:
Thought I would chime in with my experience.

I get my S3's tomorrow.. I am still using my S2, which I think has better scratch resistance.

I keep my phone in my work shirt front pocket for 60 hours a week and my phone developed small scratches where the pocket button is always rubbing the screen in the same spot. It only took about a week to scratch, then I ordered a screen protector. Now the screen protector is also all scratched up where the button hits it.

So perhaps we can use our phone as a hammer or a cutting board, but a simple plastic button can scratch your screen.

I have started cutting all the pocket buttons off my work shirts.

I will probably opt for a screen protector on my phone but let my wife and kid runs theirs without if they wish.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] geolemon:
I had an Epic 4G Touch (GSII) and ended up with a tiny scratch, and no one babies a phone like I do. I had it for about a year.

Gorilla Glass is not impervious to scratches.

I just bought an Armor Shield set that came with a screen protector and similar for the rest of the body, and I'm really impressed with it.

I don't like cases - I had a carbon fiber skin on my E4GT from Skinomi that was really cool, but I like the look of the GSIII, so I thought I'd try the clear.

1) very cool, looks invisible.

2) the screen protector for once actually feels better than the glass screen - and I'm a Swype addict.

I'd definitely recommend it for a screen protector. I'm sure they sell it stand-alone, although the whole Armor Shield setup on Amazon was only $15 for the whole phone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] friedrice21:
whats a good brand of screen protector?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Blutonic:
I'm using the Zagg InvisibleShield HD on my S3, I hardly remember it's even there, feels INCREDIBLY smooth, and all scratches and scuffs really just rub off.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] billubakra:
Thanks for sharing your views everyone.In my area only those cheap chinese screen guards are available.Are they safe?If yes can you recommend me a good one from the following which is like one of those invisible ones

http://www.ebay.in/sch/i.html?_nkw=...n+guard&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
[Galaxy S III Accessories] osubobber:
i use the flap cover to precent scratches when carrying it around but i dont use a screen protector. so far so good.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MinaseTaki:
hy guys i recently changed to S3 from Omnia 2 I8000 (great phone).

How should i put this... i prefer a naked screen,but with protection(know it's absurd but hey we all want the impossible) :)) i did think about running naked or with screen protector and the last one won.

Here is a photo of my old I8000 (changed touchscreen and gave to a friend now)

It had a little accident ... when i was taking my luggage out of the car,i forgot about it,and put a damn heavy bag with plastic wheels on my foot (pocket area) when i saw how the phone looked i was :crying:

It worked perfectly for 2-3 months after that i've received my S3 and replaced the touchscreen.My guess is that even if i didn't change it , it would still work.

I had Invisible Shield protection on the screen,and the "best part" is even if the touch was damaged,the display was also cracked with it... and still working perfectly (no spots,dead pixels,etc);

One downside of Invisible Shield is the rubbery touch,i hated that the most but oh well that's how life is.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fergusstrachan:
This is a funny thread, especially (no offence meant) the one about screen protectors turning impact into heat - methinks it would have to be as thick as a pair of NHS specs to do that to any degree!!

I don't get the whole screen protector thing... you have a lovely looking phone with a great-looking screen; why would you want to put a piece of plastic over the screen that can only make it look worse? And what's then the point of Gorila glass etc

And putting a case on the thing? Ouch. People buy these 'sexy' phones then put some horrific big piece of sht plastic around it and turn it into an 80's nightmare.

Not for me. Never had a scratch worth mentioning, even on non-Gorilla thingies, and the back and even the case can be replaced if you need to sell it later. Not a problem for me cos my girlfriends get my cast-offs. (Sad about giving her the GS2 though - not convinced the GS3 is worth the upgrade)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sak500:
Yep see how ugly it's looking with the cover and screen protector :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Diaf82:
I don't like it. It gives the phone a bit more thinkness and changes the feel of the phone. Plus, it slides into and out of my pockets a lot easier than with a cover.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sjgore:
My HTC Sensation had Gorilla Glass, but although the screen never got scratched in the 12 months I had the phone, I managed to take a very small chip out of it.

Suffice to say, my SGS III has a screen protector on it. It's almost invisible. Bought a 6x pack off eBay, made by Terrapin I think.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] devonck:
The only wear & tear I've had on my recent phones has been on the corners and edges or where the phone has contacted the dock - the screen is usually in better shape than the rest of the phone.

A lot of it just depends on what usually comes into contact with your screen/pocket. If it's just keys or pocket change, don't bother with a protector. On the other hand, if it's toddlers or hockey pucks, go for the protector+case combo.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Hampa_D:
amazing every time a new phone gets released your screen could get pretty scratched up if something harder touches it with a little pressure, say you drop your phone and it skids along the boardwalk, pavement etc the sand,cement, asphalt could do pretty good damage to the screen. even a couple of grains of sand in a pouch can do damage. even salt could scratch it. BUT you don't NEED a screen protector. if you don't want to keep your screen in great condition its entirely up to you.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Ansextra:
This phone is big enough on its own. I'm not making it any bigger by adding a case. And as far as a screen protector goes I just don't like the way they feel when I swipe the screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] teh roxxorz:
I agree. I am coming from on Evo 4G [long live the OG], but never used a screen protector, and the phone in 2 years has been dropped probably all but 6 times. one where the back flew 3ft...and no scratches on the screen. That galaxy is too beautiful to cover it up. And as for the feel, I don't like how it feels when swiping either, even the ones that claim, "you won't even know its there," still feel pretty bad.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fergusstrachan:
That's pretty fugly actually, but style is subjective. :-)

My phone is in a pocket on its own, so unless I drop it in a drunken haze (likely) it'll be fine.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ShironLive:
Me too, but it was on my S3. You differently need a screen protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Ansextra:
I remember when I got my Droid X and the same discussions were going on regarding cases and screen protectors. It's a discussion that will never end I think... ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Paging Dr B:
True, however the only screen protectors that give this kind of protection are the thick ugly and rubbery/orange peel ones made by Zagg and the rest and even then there's no guarantee that the screen won't break. It's like the chicken pox vaccine. You still might get chicken pox, but it just might not be as bad (compared to what? That's just a sham imo). I had a Zagg on on my G1 for a week and couldn't stand it. The smooth ones like the one I had on my SGS1 was made by real look I think. It looked great and felt smooth but I doubt it would have really prevented the screen from shattering. The OP might as well have asked Coke or Pepsi? Honda or Toyota? iOS or Android? Some love them, others not so much. If I had a Ferrari, I wouldn't cover that beautiful paint job with 3M film, or drive around with a bulky case on it. Then again I treat my phones with respect like the $550 electronic devices that they are.

My $ .02
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Gadgetz:
IMO, yes. Gorilla glass can still get scratched so unless you want to take that risk, put a protector on it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
I don't particularly like having to treat my phone as if it's a Ferrari, so I guess our needs differ. Which is why I have a copter screen protector on until my Otterbox defender arrives. Copter doesn't suffer at all from the orange peel effect, as they actually listened to their customers and got rid of it. It does affect how the screen feels though, but as the screen is sensitive enough to react on the slightest of touch it doesn't bother me as much as it has on other phones.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Outrager:
Here's a video of someone trying to scratch up their GS3 youtube. com/watch?v=fhoF564nJ_Q
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
First thing I did when I took it out the box was fit a case and screen protector, and after 2 weeks I still haven't touched the naked screen. and I treat my SGS1&2 the same way so when I sold them they went back I'm original box and looked like they never been used so got a really good price.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kaal1010:
I'm waiting on my order for the SGP ultra optics after they cancelled the Oleophobic version. Hope they hurry because I've been going bare back for the last week :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
Trojan.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tietherope:
I was waiting for a Realook protector, but they only came out with the wet application/flexible protectors. Now I'm in a pinch as I have my sim cutter and case and want to order the phone.

I ordered a pack of 6 Terrapin protectors on EBay from the UK as I don't wish to pay SGP $25 in shipping to get 1 protector reasonably soon.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
I got the Xtremeguard protectors sent from US to UK and got 4 for $5 and only $3.78 shipping and they turned up 3 days after ordering, and I bought those Terrapin screen protectors for my S3 2 weeks ago and it's already scratched to Hell.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ywk:
Started fm i9000, i9200, Note and now i9300, never used any screen protector. None of the scratches found on my phone.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] andyl66:
Nothing much will scratch it. However, the one thing that can is sand. So if it a builder or go to the beach then get a protector. If not, don't bother.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SlimJ87D:
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[Galaxy S III Accessories] little_rock:
Looks like I'll try an uncovered s3 then. Tho I just read about a cracked screen in this forum... Yikes!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Fornowagain:
Brick dust, concrete, tons of building materials. Any road surface. I've even had it raining from the sky. There's silica grit everywhere and it's very hard.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] tietherope:
Ouch! Thanks for the heads up.

How are the Xtremeguard ones holding up? Luckily the Terrapin ones are just so I have something when the phone arrives while I wait for something better.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SlimJ87D:
It really depends on ones life style. My friend, and gf and I never used a screen protector for our sgs1 and none of us have any scratches gf also leaves her phone in her purse with lots of things like keys, coins, etc.

I think I might rip off this XtremeGuard, nothing looks better than the glass by itself.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Smartie36:
I don't really care for all these videos showing how scratch resistant the s3 is, considering the price of the phone I think it would be absolutely crazy not to fit one!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rj3005:
Never used one, and never will.

It´s ugly and interferes with the touch sensitivity. A screen protector on a smart phone screen is like buying a expensive sofa and then covering it in plastic so it won´t get dirty.

For me it´s unnecessary too, none of my past smart phones got a scratch (2 iphones, 3 androids)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zmore:
Crazy scratch removal

Gorillaglass is not impervious to scratches, especially if you're not a careful "nancy" with your phone, or you live/work in dirty environments. If you do get scratches, and you're crazy, you can try sanding and polishing the scratches off with a rotary tool like this guy did.

Before (ewww):

In Process (oh myyyyy):

After (not bad, but not perfect either):

Removing the scratches might have improved the re-sale value by up to $50, but what's your time worth? It's easier to prevent scratches in the first place, unless you have no plans on re-selling for max profit anyway.

FWIW, I didn't use protection on my SGS1 either, and after 21 months of daily grind PLUS a toddler dropping it all the time, there's not a scratch on it. Still, I'll be putting one on my S3, because it's a slightly bigger screen and I think karma might catch up with me. And toddlers' destructive ability increases over time too. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] MrMrMr111:
sorry so do you mean the terrapin ones off Amazon were rubbish and scratched already?

I've dome exactly the same as you, I have the terrapin ones, my S3 just came today, and i've ordered the Xtremeguard also, awaiting them to come.

So I know the terrapin was cheap, are they cheap rubbish then? and you don't recommend them?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
Yeah I ordered them before the phone and was promised they would arrive before phone release but they sent me an email nearly a week before was saying there was production problems with their first batch and was gonna be delayed, and it arrived on 1st June but the scratch resistance is just pathetically bad compared to the Terrapin protectors on my i9000 and got so bad after 2 weeks that in direct sunlight I just couldn't see the screen, so I dunno if they've changed the material or what but I wouldn't recommend them again.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] little_rock:
OK, so I'll go for nekked screen but get a nice CUSC insurance policy on it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blakamin:
I'm a truck driver and a spray painter.. I've had a sensation with no cover since launch and not a mark on the screen.

If you treat it like the expensive hardware it is, you shouldn't need a screen protector. I'm not saying to treat it like a Ferrari, just have a bit of common sense.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] randomher0:
I'm not taking any chances, I have Zagg InvisiSHEILD on the front and back of mine and a aluminium bumper around the edges.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ikilledversace:
Wouldn't hurt to put one anyway.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sak500:
I dont think that analogy applies. YOu can definitely see the plastic which covers the sofas and you can slip and slide when trying to sit on it. However screen protector for me is like a condom, you dont want any rashes or warts to come up on your most precious part of your body right? :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
Too late.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] okpc:
Once you've scratched your screen, it's too late. Better safe than sorry
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Saturny:
It depends on how careful you are, and for some, the cost. Me, I need them to keep the oliy fingerprints off, plus they make the screen look brighter (to me), and my 2-year-old nephew loves to play with auntie's phone. :)

You can buy packs of them real cheap on Ebay.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
No it doesn't depend on anyone being careful or not. It's all down to dumb luck. The things that are most likely to damage the screen are barely visible to the eye.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
that cheap screen protector is not for my s3.

using screen protector make my S3 screen feels like cheap android phone screen, even with the most expensive screen protector in the market.

i was never had anoying scratch in my old nexus one and htc sensation XE.

i bought this phone is for my self not for next owner
[Galaxy S III Accessories] akarol:
Save the money on protecting the device because even wih scuffs and blemishes you only lose about $20 later on. Why cover up the great screen?

Sent from my badass Epic 4G Touch.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] blakamin:
Exactly!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Poker gypsy:
Get it! The new glass is just thinner not more scratch resistant
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sak500:
Well good luck to you then if looking at your precious phone with scratches and dents doesn't bother you.

I for one like my gadgets to look cool and clean. I still buff my car whenever i see some scratches or marks on the sides. When i traded my iphone4 32gb and took off the protective gel cover it looked new and bought a tear to my eye :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jakenz:
So I use my s3 at lunch outside in the sun and readability although much better/brighter than the s1 it is still only marginal - this without a protector. From previous experience of screen protectors the additional glare from a further difractive layer would kill its sun readability methinks.

On the other side of the coin last week I dropped my S3 (too many things in hands), managed to cushion its fall with my foot but it fell another 30cm ending up face down on round river stones in a garden. Result: no cracks but about six tiny 1-2mm scratches that still really bug me when I spot them. (But only visible in sunlight ironically enough)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
+1 for body protector..

but screen protector is only mandatory for iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and IPhone 4S
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
I guess another benefit is if you drop the phone the protector might stop the crack spreading and contain the crack in the corner.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] harunjo:
i think gorilla screen is strong enough for below activity :D

anybody here dare to try with your S3? :p

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] radeonxt:
my screen protector's features are :

- super hd amoled

- android technology

- quad core cpu

- bluetooth smart ready

- nfc

lols :D

seriously the sgs3 does need an sp, but since i wanna try the feel of it naked while it's still new i'm not going to put one and just use that sp with those super features when i'm not using the phone.

:D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
It might work like a hammer but drop it flat or on edge and it shatters, and maybe the protector can hold the screen together enough so there's less cracks when it drops like how safety glass works.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SlimJ87D:
This thread still going on? Did you guys not see Vickey's scratch test? It even survived a boxcutter.

The answer is how careful or how well you take care of your phone from a scale of 1-10.

If you are a 10 then no you don't.

If you are 8 to 9 you probably won't.

If you are 6 to 7 maybe you should.

If you are anywhere below then yes, get one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] allnutts:
Gorilla glass is tough but can get scratched.... easily! I learned that with my HTC Desire and LG Optimus 3d. Corning doesn't claim its scratchproof. I can't be bothered with protectors that reduce the quality of the screen personally.. but just letting you know! :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
I don't think it's the Gorilla Glass that scratches, it's the thin Oleophobic coating that does and then it has to be grinded down to remove scratches and you lose the fingerprint resistance.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] junglizste:
If you think about what you'll spend on screen protectors, its probably more than the difference you'd get from selling scratched screen phone vs perfect phone.

Screens are really tough to scratch these days.

Screens and feel and look worse with a screen protector.

Just keep your keys in your other pocket.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Michael_P:
I spent £5.40 on 4 screen protectors which really is nothing, and getting money back at the end isn't that important because every time I'm not safe I end up sorry.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] howdyace:
i work in construction so i have to get a screen protector. Too much grit and whatelse spells disaster for me if i don't.

Now my wife on the other hand......Too bad she has to have whatever i have , lol.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
So? If you had paid attention to the subject in this and similar threads you'd know that the glass is harder than the box cutter, which is why it won't scratch the screen. And who gives a crap anyway? I don't have a box cutter in my pocket, do you?

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] tuchleimihaialexandru:
amazing SGS3 test

browse this video title in youtube .... i can't post the video cuz i am a new member: Samsung Galaxy S 3 vs. Car Test - Amazing & Real

Best regards!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stondec:
Not worth it. The screen protector makes the screen look dull, might diminish the responsiveness of the screen and if your phone falls and lands on the scree on a hard surface, it still cracks anyway.

All you need to make sure of is that your phone is not in your pocket or bag with keys or sharp objects. I've never had a screen protector and never scratched any screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mickeko:
You don't get it, do you? It doesn't matter if you keep the phone with your keys or even a knife or pack of razors, they will never scratch the screen. What WILL scratch is particles of sand and other HARD materials that might be present in whatever bag you put the phone in. This is why some people get scratches even if they use a dedicated bag for their phone.

The Corning people really made an awesome job with the advertising... No hardened glass will scratch from keys, gorilla or not.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] LLStarks:
Where do I start looking in terms of screen protectors?

I'm really confused on what is good, what is fairly priced, and what everyone is getting.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] themightycat:
Hey I think your case looks pretty nice. I looked up baseus and it's really hard to find any info on them. Looks like they are based in China. Is it good quality or what?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] fredphoesh:
+1

-1 for thinking it's not worth the upgrade ;)