yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Accessories] NamDark:
I use Zagg's Invisible Shield full body protector...the "skin" begins to get a bit ratty looking after a few months, but when I take it off to replace it, the phone is MINT!
[Captivate Accessories] hsuri11:
i just buy mine online for very cheap!
[Captivate Accessories] mrhaley30705:
I used an Extreme Guard III for almost a year. It finally needed to be replaced, so I just used the one that came with my Otterbox Defender. I like it much better. Nosmudges that blur screen, smooth, can't even tell its there.
[Captivate Accessories] ninjuh:
Here's the thing guys.. Yeah it WILL scratch if keys or something metal/sharp rubs the screen, but is it really THAT hard to keep those objects away from your phones screen? I've managed to do it for the last year without any problems :P
[Captivate Accessories] capocaccia:
I guess its not. But then you could always buy a screen protector and never have to think about it every time your phone goes in your pocket, backpack, purse or whatever. Id rather do that than consider what's in my pocket when I put my phone away. But maybe I use mine more than others.

Sent from my Samsung Captivate running Andromeda3.
[Captivate Accessories] alvin612:
I just got 3 for $1.2 from amazon. loving it so far
[Captivate Accessories] eortizr:
been almost a year with mine, no case and no screen protector... looks brand new....
[Captivate Accessories] Swampdonk:
I use ghost armor and my screen only has two micro scratches that were there before I put it on and it is oil resistant and doesn't get that orange peel look there is also a nice feel with it on
[Captivate Accessories] jordanpatrick:
I just received a screen protector, included in a very cheap Amazon deal with a silicon case and car charger.

Just search for "Cbus Wireless Samsung Captivate SGH-I897" on Amazon.

The screen protector is great. Fits perfectly to the screen, and I can not notice it is there at all. Crystal clear. The rest of the bundle is very nice as well...so if you need any of these things for your Captivate, I highly recommend.
[Captivate Accessories] StunGod:
I really like using a matte protector on my Cappy. It does make the image a little blurry compared to a naked screen, but it's so much easier to use the phone. i use Swype for a keyboard, and the naked screen has enough friction that it's hard to use. With the matte protector, it's like moving my finger across paper. And I don't miss the glare.

I'm really picky about screen protectors too. Nothing drives me nuts like people who have some cheap film thing with a hundred bubbles under it. I put one of these matte ones on after making sure everything's completely clean and then make sure all of the bubbles get worked out. It looks like it came from the factory that way.
[Captivate Accessories] ctechbob:
Never used a protector, but I am careful about the phone being the only thing in the pocket. Nothing else. Over a year and maybe one tiny hairline scratch that I have to look to find that I have no idea where it came from.

My wife on the other hand, if she ever gets a phone it will be wrapped in anything I can find. It might live for 6 months that way.
[Captivate Accessories] Temetka:
I have a black body glove case protector and some generic screen protector on my captivate.
[Captivate Accessories] Dabadgar:
Has anybody ever used the 3m Privacy screens? I used to have one on my old touch but im not sure how they are on these screens, and dont really remember what it was like
[Captivate Accessories] xhozt:
I could not stand the one I tried run away man run away
[Captivate Accessories] NikRat:
After using several screen protectors, I decided to trust the gorilla glass. The feel on the touch screen is so much smoother! 3 months now, and no scratches.
[Captivate Accessories] rsx19:
i use the cheapest ones i can find. usually around 3 for 50cents

i like them because they are SUPER thin i guess to save on cost so it barely looks and feels like they are there and if you mess up you still have x left
[Captivate Accessories] nbell13:
I've had mine for a year, put it in the same pocket as keys all the time, no screen protector or anything. No scratches.
[Captivate Accessories] erbsmokah:
Took my screen protector off, completly destroyed the glass in 5 hours at work. Bought a new Ishield (zagg).. cant tell the scratches are there anymore.

If you work in an office or still live with mommy, you don't need a screen protector. If you work in the concrete industry... get one.
[Captivate Accessories] storm_rider_1:
I do construction and always seem to get sand in my pocket so sceen saver is a must have.
[Captivate Accessories] Virtual Techie:
I use one...its essential in protecting your screen from scratches trust me
[Captivate Accessories] MDEnce:
I was used to my Zagg on my old WinMo phone (Incite) and so I prefer the feel of a protected screen to just glass. Hated that the corners of the Zagg would peel, and then get lint/dirt on them and then the sticky would come off.

So when I got my Cappy I got a "free" screen protector when I bought a cheap silicon case on flea bay. It was crystal clear and worked well. With the case, the phone is fully protected.

Then I saw that monoprice had 3 different kinds (privacy, matte and high transparency) of Cappy screen protectors, so I ordered up one of each when I was placing an order for cables.

While the "free" one didn't need replacing, I tested out the monoprice ones on arrival. HATED the privacy, and didn't care too much for the matte (both made the screen harder to see). Still have the high transparency one on after 6-8 months, but I see no real difference between it, and the "free" one I replaced it with.
[Captivate Accessories] Chapmanfx:
I've had my phone since launch without a screen protector and I have one, albeit small, scratch on the screen. The gorilla glass works well, not scratch proof but scratch resistant.
[Captivate Accessories] roast:
I slapped a screen protector on from day 1 and never chagned it... i let it take the scratches rather than gorilla glass...
[Captivate Accessories] energyracing:
Had my Cappy from January 2011 to now and had a proper Cappy-designed screen protector on it. Worked great, not sticky, lasted about 8 months until it got some dirt under the edge and bubbled up.

I took it off, tried to put the next one on (it was a 2-pack), couldn't succeed (I struggle with screen protectors lol). So I've just left it off since then and just have my Body Glove and no scratches as of yet, but I'm pretty careful.
[Captivate Accessories] dank8885:
I've been using an invisishield on my cappy since January and it is still looking good! I also use the body glove case around it. The case is also very nice not too thick and doesn't attract lint or anything of the sort. Also, it doesn't get stuck to the pocket and make it hard to pull it out.
[Captivate Accessories] Silencer96:
I have had my cappy for 6 months now and I would never use it without a screen protector. Just looking at all of the scratches on the screen protector reminds of how much I could've potentially scratched up my phone if I didn't use one.
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
Hmn, I'll have to check it out.
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
whats nice about the att ones is that when you buy them they will put it on for you. and where i live and the att store i use they have always been perfect, and if they mess up they (here) will replace it for you. i love our store there really nice.
[Captivate Accessories] joeybear23:
:raises hand:

I'm not convinced it's gorilla glass... I got a small scratch outside the viewable area day one by having it in my pocket next to my keys.
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
it is gorilla glass..

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s-and-gorilla-glass-combine-powers#comment-59377

http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-s-sporting-gorilla-glass-to-protect-that-precious/

http://www.corning.com/specialtymaterials/news_center/news_releases/2009/2009070701.aspx

http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/featured-products

take your pick
[Captivate Accessories] joeybear23:
That's great and all... why did my keys scratch it, then?
[Captivate Accessories] bkeaver:
seriously?? nothing is scratch proof... :rolleyes:
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
Refer to post 6 on page 1
[Captivate Accessories] bkeaver:
amen brother amen.....
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
Wow, really? Did you ask them if they do that or they just do it automatically for you? I'm going to have to ask!
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
They asked me if I wanted them too
[Captivate Accessories] roadrash7:
Never had a screen protector had phone for 6 months i work construction and phone comes in contact with shingle stones a lot and the screen is still flawless. Plus it looks and feels better with nothing
[Captivate Accessories] mikegy2002:
There are two AT&T stores near me and both stores were out of protectors for a while. They both made it a point of saying they would be happy to put the protectors on for me when they came in. I did not ask them if they would put the protectors on, they volunteered and seemed genuinely happy to do so.
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
Ah, gotcha
[Captivate Accessories] joeybear23:
thus the screen protector...
[Captivate Accessories] AtariBorn:
I use the screen protectors from the AT&T website. They fit perfect compared to a few of the third party brands I've used. The cheap ones always seem to have a problem laying down around the edges, especially around the bottom where the menu, home, back and search buttons are and they're touchy enough as it is. Dust tends to get under the edges and it looks terrible.

I don't have too much faith in the gorilla galss or whatever. I work on a drill crew and one of the guys has some pretty deep scratches on his Captivate and he keeps it in his pocket all day, screen-to-leg.

He had a little trouble working out the bubbles on the screen protector I gave him, due to the scratches.
[Captivate Accessories] bkeaver:
I am agreeing with the screen protector dont get me wrong I am just not one of these people jumping on the band wagon about "Gorilla Glass" being the all mighty non scratchable force that some claim it to be. I believe those of you that havent had the screen scratched yet are fortunate if not lucky but eventually the inevitable is bound to happen.

thus to each is own.. if you believe you cant scratch the screen fantastic and those of us that dont have as much faith in all the hype of "non-scratchable" glass then we will use a screen protector to give it that 1 more layer of protection. :)
[Captivate Accessories] jonpackard:
I use the Otterbox Defender. I messed up the included screen protector by getting dust on the sticky side, so it had huge air bubbles. One quick phone call to Otterbox and they shipped me a replacement, fast and free. Now the screen protector is perfect. The heavy duty case might seem like overkill, but I've already had some nasty falls with my phone in less than a month of owning it. The defender seems to be doing it's job very well.
[Captivate Accessories] mjduke:
3 months, no scratches, no protector I do use some common sense in taking care of it though: always have it in a pocket by itself and never place it face down on anything.

I think i have conditioned myself from my previous cell phones, last being an htc dream, and am just always careful. Never had a scratch on that screen either.

Thats just me though. If you're worried, get a protector.
[Captivate Accessories] MikeyMike01:
Had it for over 6 months without a screen protector. Still completely flawless.

Go on YouTube, look up the scratch tests. Look at the break tests. Watch the video of Engadget stabbing it mercilessly with a pen. It's all very clear you don't need a screen protector. They just want to charge you $10+ for a piece of saran wrap with glue on it. You don't need one.
[Captivate Accessories] insaneturbo13:
Mikey. Please refer to post 6 on page one.... All it took was 1 freaking penny. And they were only together for a short period of time. Just because youve been lucky so far doesnt mean you should suggest people putting there screen at risk..
[Captivate Accessories] mikehd1959:
No screen protectors here. Had mine since Feb 2010. No scratches yet. I do not keep it in any case at all. It rides in my pocket all day, sometimes with keys in there too. But I do not work in a high dust environment.
[Captivate Accessories] pironic:
i use zagg.com's invisible shield. Its about $30 a device and is super resistant. If it ever scratches, they offer a lifetime guarantee to replace the screen. I have it also on my Galaxy Tab 10.1.

it does add a bit of a texture to the screen that is almost rubberized, it takes some getting used to for sure because it likes to grip everything. No more slidey surface! I think its a silicone based product though. The other downside is scanners wont read anything on my screen, so grocery markets that scan bar-code coupons or membership bar-codes dont work. Same story with boarding passes for airlines on my phone. They can't see my screen... likely because the silicone based screen disperses the light from the scanner.
[Captivate Accessories] PharmNerd:
After a scratch somehow appeared on my Infuse's gorilla glass, I decided that both my phone and my wife's Cappy needed screen protectors.

Ended up buying from some guy on Ebay going under the name lcd-protectors. His Cappy screen protector EXACTLY fits the screen, so there's absolutely no room for error when aligning it. Took me 4 tries (good thing five of them were just a couple bucks), but it looks like there's no screen protector even installed, and the surface feels exactly like the original glass. Only minor complaint is that it isn't quite as fingerprint resistant.
[Captivate Accessories] vinay427:
Thanks, just bought the 5 pack from the same seller. I'll see how it goes!
[Captivate Accessories] analchemist:
I didn't get a screen protector so much to actually protect the screen, it was more the feel and anti-fingerprint qualities I was looking for. I love the feel of sliding my finger around my matte screen and not having any smudges/marks on it.
[Captivate Accessories] T Tyme:
I've had my Cappy since July 2010 and no screen protector.
[Captivate Accessories] toominds:
I dont use the cappy without screen protector. You see signs of use in the protector, but I change it time to time.
[Captivate Accessories] wolfomega23:
I remember how they threw in extra headphones, a screen protector, a car charger, and a case for my Captivate. Headphones broke and threw away the screen protector. All it did was dust my screen up!
[Captivate Accessories] bdeals:
Always found screen protectors kind of pain.. none will ever last me long enough.

On captivate, with gorilla glass, no need for me.

Also i find that screen just doesn't look the same with screen protector.

Just my 2 cents
[Captivate Accessories] Cor-master:
I had a mythic and an eternity before my captivate, both dumb phones with plastic resistive touchscreens and my Eternity had gotten all scratched to hell so when I got my mythic I gave invisible shields a try, and I was so impressed that when I got my captivate an invisible shield was a no brainer, but last summer after my wife had received a replacement phone I couldn't get over how much nicer her screen looked without the invisible shield, so I ripped mine off and never looked back. I've gotten a couple minor scratches but nothing major. I can officially say with gorilla glass screen protectors aren't necessary!
[Captivate Accessories] sleeper994:
I never used one and have my cappy for half a year now and still no scratch :D
[Captivate Accessories] patrickkutq:
How do I get out of the Valentine’s Day presentation trouble?

Valentine’s Day is almost here and we have just what you need to add the perfect romantic touch to our computer with our Valentine’s Day 2012.

This is a romantic day. And every year the lovers will get busy to send cards, messages, mails, flowers and gifts to their honey for greeting. And I plan to make a Valentine’s Day PowerPoint presentation for our love’s history.

I finished the PowerPoint presentation yesterday and saved it on my computer. This morning I start my computer to show my girlfriend the Valentine’s presentation, but when it comes to the Windows login screen, it needs password to let me in. The truth is that I bought this computer on a second hand market and I don’t know what the password is. It is so weird that it didn’t need me to enter password the first time I run it.

The problem is that how do I bypass the unknown my Windows 8 password to access my Valentine’s Day PowerPoint presentation? I searched on Google and asked people in the forums, and then I got a solution. Here I it is:

Step 1 .Download and install Windows password recovery Tool Standard

Step 2 .Burn Windows password recovery Tool Standard to CD/DVD

Step 3 . Reset Windows password

Now the program tells me that all Windows password on the computer are removed.

I restart my computer, and it doesn’t ask me to enter password again. And I can show my Valentine’s Day PowerPoint presentation to my girlfriend, she is so happy and excited watching it.

The conclusion is that if you forgot your Windows password, or want to enter a computer without knowing the password, you may use a program name WindowsPassword Recovery Tool to remove the Windows passwords. Official site of this program.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Tags: Valentine’s Day, unknown Windows password

Posted in Windows password
[Captivate Accessories] rob6188:
i used one for 13 months. read how great gorrilla glass was, so took it off. in 2 weeks, i got 2 small scratches. so now i use them again. i buy them at the dollar store. 3 for a dollar.

the quarter inch above and below the protector dont show any scratches. so i guess the glass is pretty tuff, but i put my phone in my pocket all the time along with usb drives and other things.
[Captivate Accessories] Wakamatsu:
I won't risk a scratch on the screen so I use a protector. No screen is scratchproof.
[Captivate Accessories] pickupman66:
I use the XTREMEGuard brand of screen protectors. have had them on for over a year with no issues.
[Captivate Accessories] beakybuzzard:
I use the ones from the att store and I made my kids put them on their phones. It's been the best couple bucks I've spent IMO. I like them because they're smooth and clear.
[Captivate Accessories] rexthunder:
I use an invisibleshield. I always seem to put my keys in the same pocket. So far so good.
[Captivate Accessories] BYOBret:
I have to use screen protectors. My son put a nice little spider web in the glass at the top next to the speaker. I use them to keep little pieces of glass from falling out.:D

I get them from monoprice.com for $.68.
[Captivate Accessories] cbalt:
where are you guys getting them without the front sensor being covered up? monoprice?
[Captivate Accessories] hiqasim:
I never used screen protector. I use leather pouch and happy with the result. screen protectors lesson the sharpness and brightness. Just my opinion
[Captivate Accessories] kosko20:
I need a new one. I use the AT&T brand. I went to 3 different stores and they all no longer carry them.:(
[Captivate Accessories] portalgod:
I've been using Zagg Invisible Shields for about 5 yrs, both on my captivate and my old Blackjack 2. Protected the screen great and is not an eye sore given that it's cut specifically for that device. I'd recommends it any day and I'm continuing to use it.

It's not cheap though, but the price amortized across the life of my phone makes it worth it.
[Captivate Accessories] panda_mode:
+1 for zagg
[Captivate Accessories] JahCartel:
I had a screen protector on my captivate and got one on my inspire 4g..

trust me..use one! make sure to thoroughly clean it prior and then put the screen protector and forget it..i never use those mirror screen protectors though they're horrible.
[Captivate Accessories] laughingT:
Got a supply from a vendor on ebay for a few bucks. Just make sure you get one that's sized for captivate. Dont buy any universal one.
[Captivate Accessories] sternrulez:
I realize it's been a long time since anyone posted in here, but the topic caught my attention due to a story I read on Yahoo the other day...apparently it's silly to put a screen protector on ANY phone anymore, unless you're extremely confident that you'll be using it in adverse conditions (dropping it, slamming it against things, etc.). According to the story, unless you have a habit of carrying coarse-grit sandpaper in your pocket/purse or a handful of nails, you're pretty much fine without one. I just got my 2nd captivate as the first one crapped out after 6 months, but I never had a screen protector on the first one, and it looked just as it did the day I bought it, so judge for yourself... :)
[Captivate Accessories] Wdustin1:
I agree although I have had my cappy for 2 years now and there are a few noticeable scratches of you really look hard but nothing that I regret never putting one on there. But gorilla glass is not a miracle, it does scratch so people that want a perfectly flawless screen may want one

Sent from my AOKP Captivate.
[Captivate Accessories] spotdog14:
I'm not a fan of screen protectors. Just make sure you put it in your pocket without your keys.
[Captivate Accessories] giongto500:
Have been using a cheap screen protector ( 3 for 1$) from amazon. Not really great but its super cheap and I just need to change it each 3 months, I think.:)
[Captivate Accessories] mwiz123:
I took mine off yesterday
[Captivate Accessories] vileladelima:
Can't live without screen protectors and my otterbox case.

There is to many dust here where I live, and I need to go to different farms, and work with my cappy....

Three screen protectors are really essential!
[Captivate Accessories] ReDaved:
It is actually possible to scratch the screen.

My son has had his cappy longer than mine, and he tends to put it in the same pocket with his keys, and over the 14 months or so, there is visible abrasion on one of the corners. It isn't real bad, but it is definitely visible
[Captivate Accessories] rs3freak:
i use a screen protector and i dont mind it. i no it has the glass and what not and i have not had a screen protector till about a month ago but i look at it as ya never no, it is still glass
[Captivate Accessories] Darkangels6sic6:
Paid about $1.50ish on Ebay for 3 and they had fast shipping too. I absolutely have one and I'm glad too. It has a huge nick from a charger and it didn't even touch the screen. Yes it's Gorilla Glass, but it's still not immune to damage
[Captivate Accessories] Jon2288:
I use zagg. It is a good protector, but I will warn you that cat's teeth will go through it if they want to get after it. Also, a knife will go through it as well. I know this from experience. :cool:
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
I've been rocking my phone naked the past few months. I love it.
[Captivate Accessories] laughingT:
I just found this great instruction

for installing screen protector and used it today to replace my screen protector. It was so easy and fast, I can't imagine why I would not want to have a protector.

here's the thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12528022

Sent via XDA from Captivate GB I897.UCKK4 rooted
[Captivate Accessories] osdave:
I used a screen protector for the first year or so that I had my captivate (realook is my favorite), then I was replacing it one day and really liked the feel of the screen without it. So I left it off. Two months later, I was at the beach and swiped the screen - apparently there was a small grain of sand on my finger, so now I have a nice long scratch up the middle of the screen. I put a screen protector back on it, and it seems to camouflage the scratch pretty well...
[Captivate Accessories] takeoutttt:
I use a screen protector because I think it's not scratch free without it. :silly:
[Captivate Accessories] 3men2:
I use screen protector...... better be safe than regret not doing it :D