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[Captivate Accessories] Little Dragon:
+1 again for realook. Bought em cheap off ebay a few mths ago but only just applied em out of boredom, I guess.

As others have said, once applied it is prettt much invisible. No glare, screen is still smooth and finger gliding wasn't affected at all.

It does get more smudgy but that's pretty much the only downside sp far
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
Glad I made this topic. Great posts, keep it up peeps!
[Captivate Accessories] sinizter:
Purchased Realook, applied it and it was nice for a while.

It seems I actually managed to scratch the screen protector (don't know how), and now there is this rainbow-marked line that is visible in light-colored screens. A little distracting, otherwise looks fine. Don't want to apply the second one over this issue.

Just wondering if anybody has had a similar experience?
[Captivate Accessories] brendanmurphy:
I have had a screen protector on every phone ive had but a few days ago i was playing with a friends galaxy s and i fell in love because he didn't have a screen protector on. I removed mine right away. Nothing beats the fell of the gorilla glass
[Captivate Accessories] 10Stars:
I don't have a screen protector only because I bought a used Otterbox Commuter case, but I plan on getting one for sure.
[Captivate Accessories] Bear451:
+1 on the screen protector that came with my otterbox. didnt use one on my first captivate, had several scratches on it when it had to be returned. got the otterbox as soon as i got my new one, no marks at all.
[Captivate Accessories] Koizuma:
I would advise against the ottherbox screen protector, when i had got mine there was like lint or something all over the sticky side of the protector (i havent even taken the protective film off to install it) I ended up going out to best buy and buying a ZAGG invisibleSHIELD for my Captivate to go with the Commuter case
[Captivate Accessories] twoboxingfiend:
i just use the standard one they have at the att store. it's peeling off after almost a year. but it took a lot of beating in the time
[Captivate Accessories] Superalpaca:
I don't use one at all, but I'm also cheap as hell. I imagine it's in everybody's best interests to get one, but doing not-very-dumb-crap like putting your keys and change in different pockets goes a long way.
[Captivate Accessories] roadrash7:
I have yet to get even the slightest scratch or mark on my screen without a protector its amazing. I work in construction too always have saw dust and shingle stones all over it and around it in my pocket and at the end of the day i wipe it nice and good with a wet rag and its still flawless its amazing.

Just the other day i did a key scratch test in the top corner and nothing happened. This is actually the most durable phone ive ever had its taken some nice falls and ive even thrown it a few times :-P

ive come to the conclusion that im actually gonna keep the phone for an awesome worthy backup when i upgrade to the sgs2.
[Captivate Accessories] WickedNite:
I removed my screen protector a couple months ago and don't see any scratch at all up to now.
[Captivate Accessories] noma_pride:
I use the Realook protector. Bought it off Amazon and have been very happy with it. Take the time to make sure there is no dust in the room (no fans, open windows, and spray water in the air around the work area).

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WT01WI
[Captivate Accessories] moore808:
This tread made me think of screen protectors when I stopped at the local ATT store, and I got one of the full length ones. Its not that bad. It doesn't distort the screen and seems good so far. They even put it on for me.
[Captivate Accessories] phrozin:
Yep, I use the ATT ones. bought the package when i bought my Cappy and have only used one in a year. Don't notice it much, doesn't make using the screen harder or unusable. They work really well as I'm a truck driver and my screen is still perfect.
[Captivate Accessories] Born2BeMild:
I have yet to place a screen protector on my phone, no scratches.
[Captivate Accessories] moore808:
I've been pretty much anti-screen protectors since I cannot put them on to save my life. Having someone else put it on for me really changed my opinion though. Now I don't have to worry as much about keys messing up the screen.
[Captivate Accessories] MonoControl:
I use a screen protector on my cappy. I got the screen protectors that were att the AT&T store. The employee put it on for me and it went on perfect. I find them useful because I keep my phone in my pocket =p
[Captivate Accessories] Hazelyn:
ZAGG

I use a ZAGG and I love it for the most part...no scratches and helps with the the glare from the sun. My only complaint is that as soon as it got over 95F in my neck of the woods it started to bubble and peel :( ZAGG sent me a new one (they have an awesome warranty on them) and Best Buy installed it free since they installed the original one...the new one is working perfectly and haven't had any issues so far...but we haven't gotten over 90F...we'll see how it holds up when we get into the 100's in the next couple of weeks.
[Captivate Accessories] Koizuma:
Hmm that's weird I had mine out in 100° F+ direct sunlight before and never had a problem with my Zagg peeling or bubbling, still brand new just like the day it was put on.

Lol it gets boring when your working on a car and your not in any shade with no music our anything to help occupy yourself with :p

Swyped from my Samsung Captivate using XDA App.
[Captivate Accessories] FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone:
Yeah but I rubbed out the air bubbles one day with my fingers and now theres lines all over my phone. Not scratches. Just on the screen protector.

Looks ugly now.
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
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Views: 18,621...

I have four screen protectors. Three from AT&T and one from Otterbox. Haven't put one on.

... Talk about procrastination!

Thanks to Gorilla Glass I don't have one scratch!
[Captivate Accessories] behrouz:
Been using my phone since launch day without a screen protector and not a single scratch.
[Captivate Accessories] FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone:
Does Gorilla Glass really protect your screen?

Like from rubbing on keys, loose change or asphalt?
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
To a point.
[Captivate Accessories] psycho2097:
So guys, I have a realook on for like 6 months, it was perfectly ok in the winter, real transparent and responsive. But now its summer, and I live in south carolina, so my screen gets really oily and smudgy, and frankly, I can't take it anymore! I want something oil resistant, oleophobic. Failing that I want to keep the screen bare, but will that attract oil too? Please help!

Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
[Captivate Accessories] deadly0ne:
read this reply :D i use the same type of protector and have no complaints about fingerprints. it still makes the screen look great... his review pretty much summarizes the screen protector
[Captivate Accessories] psycho2097:
Thanks! Will order steinheil then...wat brand do u use?

Sent from my cell phone. DUH.
[Captivate Accessories] deadly0ne:
The same one you're ordering :D
[Captivate Accessories] buzato:
LOL

It's amazing now that I could get Serendipity Froyo and a decent GPS Navigator that does work. At the begining was just suffer. Oh God how I hated my captivate and it's S#it gps receiver. Now I love it ahahah

But still, I'm selling mine.

By the way, I do use Screen Protectors from At&T, have a bunch extra, screen looks flawless and also have a Body Glove and my phone have no scratch at all. Still looking brand new.
[Captivate Accessories] pyang:
im using some generic screen protector but its just 4 inches so it just covers the screen leaving the top part "naked" but i dont see any scratches on there
[Captivate Accessories] OwenW71:
+ 1 - Realook

A friend has the Steinheil Anti-fingerprint, and I feel that it degrades the screen quality too much. I'd gladly take an occasional smudge, and I carry a little microfiber cloth in my wallet if it gets totally out of hand. The Steinheil A-O/A-F makes the screen look grainy and dim, obviating the drool inducing nature of the AMOLED on the Captivate.

You really cannot tell the Realook is on there if it is clean. Nice and clear and darned hard to scratch. I have tried the stock AT&T ones, and they got peeled right back off. Rainbow effect and lots of glare.
[Captivate Accessories] andi br:
I'm using the one that comes with Otterbox, they looked pretty well.

Any complain about it from you guys ?
[Captivate Accessories] kevalin:
Which means, "No."
[Captivate Accessories] lhclarkkent:
I have yet to use a screen protector. No Scratches after almost a year. Probably just screwed my phone by posting this.
[Captivate Accessories] ctrclckws:
Zagg type.

No scratches.

Zagg got a dent from keys or something. eventually it smoothed out.
[Captivate Accessories] skeet34:
Zagg is where its at....I use them on all my devices

Sent from the Moon
[Captivate Accessories] t3chn0s1s:
I worked part time at Best Buy mobile last holiday season so I had access to $5 Zagg screen protectors. I became rather adept at installing them on iPhones and iPads and even Captivates. My only qualm with them is that if not carefully installed you can see multi colored pixels especially on a white background. My last and about 5th or 6th time putting one on my phone I finally got it perfect and you can't even tell its there. It has a rubbery feel to it so if you try to scratch it with a coin or your fingernail it eventually smooths out. I wouldn't ever use any other type of shield. They last forever. Nuff said.

Sent from my Serendipity VII powered Captivate®
[Captivate Accessories] bulletproof1013:
had my zagg protector since it came out...im a mechanic ...its worth it ;)
[Captivate Accessories] BenKranged:
Lol @ Zagg. It has vertical lines people. Absolute trash.

Zagg themselves say so

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=739482
[Captivate Accessories] In_Front:
I tried the Zagg and it was horrible! I had it on my iPhone and hated it, and then I bought it again for my Captivate since I had a good deal on it :rolleyes:. Big mistake, it still sucked, and I don't get why people like it so much.

I've been using the screen protectors from the AT&T stores and it's been holding up great for about a year. It looks almost 100% invisible and no one can tell I have a screen protector on, even up close. Perfect clarity, near invisible, and extremely durable. It was a bit pricey a $12 (I think), but well worth it.
[Captivate Accessories] soblecram:
+1. i thought i was the only one that did this... and the rain just beads off the screen too :-)
[Captivate Accessories] varem:
Since day 1. I don't like scratches >.<

pew pew

Posted using Samsung Captivate
[Captivate Accessories] minduka:
Wow, gorilla glass is amazing. I had been using a screen protector, but no more, just dumped the stupid anti finger print glossy protector.

Will definitely try the rain-x trick. I hate finger prints
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
Yep, Gorilla Glass for the win!
[Captivate Accessories] durangatang:
This post is EPIC!

I use a screen protector, just ebay $2 for 3 kind. I don't notice it in my screen and it can't hurt it so why not that extra layer of protection.

Sent from my stock voodoo injected I896
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
Can Gorillas scratch Gorilla glass?
[Captivate Accessories] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=epic

..sorry I had to :p
[Captivate Accessories] BenKranged:
All it takes it one grain of sand in your pocket to get micro scratches or worse.

And sand doesn't only come from the beach or desert. Its everywhere
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
Exactly, I have a small scratch due to sand.
[Captivate Accessories] havoc1310:
I used to use a screen protector but it eventually got too annoying to clean.

I just use the AT&T rubberized body glove and so far haven't had it cracked yet, i also keep it in its own pocket most of the time, no keys or change.
[Captivate Accessories] Mr.Immaculate:
I've posted this before and I'll probably end up posting it again.

Sure Gorilla Glass is scratch

RESISTANT

but if you get one tiny bit of sand of the right type in your pocket and it slides across your screen when you pull it out, your screen will now have a nice tasty gash across it.

You can't use the Mohs hardness scale as a guarantee, there are still plenty of very common things harder and meaner than Gorilla Glass that hate your phone.

I don't know about you guys, but I take my phone with me when I go places. Going places requires going outside. Unfortunately there's sand out there. You can take the best care of you stuff imaginable, and still something will happen to it. Why do you think so many of us have screen protectors over our scratched screens? If Gorilla Glass were as amazing as some of you are making it out to be, a whole bunch of us wouldn't have scratched phones.

If you don't have a scratch YET consider yourself lucky. Get something cheap and not too egregious. Protect your investment. I wish I'd spent the $10 for the AT&T protectors before I got my first (and only) scratch.

And for the record, Zagg sucks. But I think I've mentioned that before too.
[Captivate Accessories] durangatang:
I stand by my statement in spite of some random link haha.

Sent from my stock voodoo injected I896
[Captivate Accessories] isinisterx:
I cant llive without a screen protector but I wouldn't spend 30$ or something for a protector. this is because I would rather have it applied perfectly which usually takes me 2 or 3 screens. :p
[Captivate Accessories] Thnikk:
This makes me never want to leave my home.
[Captivate Accessories] xbadwolfx:
yep yep

I have an Otter box and screen protectors. Love the box and the only thing i dislike about the sp is when they get the oil off your fingers. Other than that screen protectors are a great investment for your investment. :D
[Captivate Accessories] Wally72:
Screen protector is a "most have". My cell is my "baby" and now that i have found the perfect rom...my baby has become a "BEAST":D If u see my cell...oh boy, I keep it like new and the sp keeps it that way...like new!!!
[Captivate Accessories] stevebic83:
ATT Screen Protectors

InvisiShield was the first protector I got for my Cappy and while I liked that it covered my whole phone it really didn't protect the edges and thus I dropped it and scuffed the edges up, doh!

That was my first protector and really didn't like it for the reasons others have named. Switched to the crystal clear ATT ones and have never looked back. They fit perfectly, and the sales associate will install for you if you can't do it yourself, and you can have them keep doing it till its "perfect" for you.

If you do it yourself then do like I do go in the bathroom take a hot shower, you dirty bastard, and when your done install the screenie, the humidity removes all dirt and fibers from the air, wipe down the screen with a no lint wipe (usually comes with the screenie) and carefully install. I have perfectly installed many so it can be done.

And all these people claiming they have never used a screenie and have a flawless screen even with "accidently" throwing it down stairs, dropping it all the time, drive off with it setting on top of your car (I've done this), keeping in their pocket with keys/coins/steel wool/whatever, work construction (as do I), and whatever other pretentious claim you can come up with... I CALL BS!!! and maybe you guys need to go get your eyes checked. The Gorilla Glass is great don't get me wrong and "helps" from getting a LOT of minor scratches, but it's not scratch proof, period.

I have gone thru 5 cappy's and each and every one has gotten a scratch on it. I have dropped one from 4", off one stair to the next, and SEVERELY cracked my screen. Taken off with it sitting on top on my truck and SEVERELY scratched my screen. Dropped it on the road and got god only knows how many little nicks in it. Let my kids play with one and received it back with several minor scratches.... Blah, blah, blah.

SO it CAN and DOES happen, if you prefer not to have one, then don't, but don't tell people its a waste of money because it's not possible to scratch, IT IS!

Thank god the cappy had notorious issues with hardware otherwise I would have shelled out $100's of dollars replacing all mine. With that in mind also get a case and insurance, I wouldn't have been able to return so many if the body was real beat up, and for the two that were, the insurance took care of it. :D
[Captivate Accessories] TwinkyOfHope:
Yeah, I got some cheap screen protectors on ebay. Even though the glass may be hard to scratch, I still like the extra insurance. However I did notice that the protector gets smudged and builds up oil much more easily.
[Captivate Accessories] -Phazenine-:
I use the cheap ones they're more than adequate

Sent from my Nexus One
[Captivate Accessories] Xx-Ness-xX:
I bought my screen protector from ebay as well. It costed me only like $1.50, and I was suspicious about why it's so cheap, but it was actually quite alright. It was an electrostatic screen protector, and once you put it on you will barely notice there is a screen protector on. Personally I recommend using electrostatic screen protector, as long as you apply it in a dust-free environment there would be no air bubbles trapped inside.
[Captivate Accessories] khseven:
I use the screen protector that came with my otterbox defender and love it so far!
[Captivate Accessories] x2dazxibet:
I actually found that the screen protectors from at&t aren't that bad.....if you apply them correctly lol
[Captivate Accessories] LeighB:
I used the at&t one for a little while, but I didn't like it. Removed it after a couple of months. That was about 8 months ago, and while my screen is not flawless, it is certainly in very good shape, and will last to the two year mark, when its time to update. Main thing is to not put it in your pocket if there is anything else in it.
[Captivate Accessories] Danielk425:
I use one I got from the att store. $25.00 I think but its a life time protector you get it wet before application then allow to dry. I've had it for a year and no scratches.

Edit: its called gadget guard, a little tricky to get right but you can take it off and reapply as many times as needed.
[Captivate Accessories] mr.sharktooth:
which best?
[Captivate Accessories] mr.sharktooth:
bought from ebay
[Captivate Accessories] Joe777G:
I use the AT&T screen protectors and they work as well as any. I replace them with a new one every 3-4 months to keep it clear. 3 for $10 isn't bad.
[Captivate Accessories] x9x9x9x9x9:
I buy them at the Dollar Tree and then cut them to fit my screen.
[Captivate Accessories] xThe Enforcer:
That works!
[Captivate Accessories] nh5:
Never bothered with screen protectors, I've dropped and dragged my phone on blacktop and on beaches and rocks and its still yet to scratch.
[Captivate Accessories] jonnyg1097:
Do anybody know of a site that I can order individual sides of the skin that I can customize? Basically I want to be able to customize (with my own image) and purchase the back side only and not buy the front side since I want that to be a plain invisible skin.
[Captivate Accessories] NEMX19:
I've been using Zagg InvisibleShield protectors for my devices and have no complaints. The full body packages are really convenient, and getting replacements is a quick and easy process. A few friends of mine also have the Captivate and no screen protectors, and their screens are still in out-of-box condition, so I guess these screens aren't exactly prone to scratches. Has anyone had a bad experience with scratches on their phones?
[Captivate Accessories] Auridran:
My girlfriend's Telus Fascinate has a few extremely minor scratches on it, but she's been known to not take the greatest care of her phones.

By extremely minor I mean you cannot see the scratches with the screen on.
[Captivate Accessories] shorty920:
I've used my captivate for over a year now and there is no a scratch on the screen and I've dropped the damn phone multiple times on all times of flooring. The phone has shared pocket space with coins, keys, and I've purposely tried to scratch the screen with my key and the corner of sharp desks multiple times. Anyone who puts on a screen protector is just denying their fingers the pleasuring of touching the screen :).
[Captivate Accessories] popodopolus:
Att put one on when I bought the phone. I used it for about a week and then took it off. I would never use one again. The screens fell great the touch sensitivity is 100 times better and after a year still no scratches
[Captivate Accessories] Tidusa:
I bought an AT&T screen protector when I had my phone pretty much naked the entire time, and I've been happy with the protector. YMMV I suppose for different people.
[Captivate Accessories] bushjt987:
There was a screen protector included with my Otterbox Commuter. It was easy to apply, and it feels roughly similar to the glass. I'm too scared of getting scratches, so a freebie screen protector was appreciated.
[Captivate Accessories] miketucky350:
Dont need a protector, made like a brick.
[Captivate Accessories] ineedaname:
I use screen protectors. I think many people do
[Captivate Accessories] Mongostylor:
No need for protection so far. I don´t have any scratches and think that the screen protectors usually gives me a worse quality. I love the amoled display and don´t want to mess with it´s looks.
[Captivate Accessories] quick6black:
had mine for a year, used a screen protector for a few weeks at first. The took it off, haven't used one since. Screen still looks great
[Captivate Accessories] Phush:
I've had my phone for a year now with no screen protection and it looks brand new.
[Captivate Accessories] beerbaron105:
Never bothered with one, hate the feeling of it, and no scratches on my screen
[Captivate Accessories] allendoc:
Same here.
[Captivate Accessories] mawaisz:
:( Just 2 Days! %^&*#

Got 2 tiny scratches after 2 days i bought captivate =.=" quite noticable on certain positions.

Its not a gorrila glass likethe N8 right?
[Captivate Accessories] ACCUSED24:
I got 1 slight scratch, I got a screen protector on now and you can't tell it is scratched so that's why I use one. Also feels smoother than the plain screen but that's me. Love the phone.
[Captivate Accessories] jmtheiss:
I use the screen protector that came with my Otterbox, and whether or not the screen would have been scratched without it, having on there gives me peace of mind that the phone will stay in as good of shape as possible for as long as I have it.
[Captivate Accessories] R2142:
Unfortunately it is Gorilla Glass which if you read the post, NOTHING is Indestructible and the glass will scratch!

I use a screen protector at all times and it just looks better and fingers slide better anyway.

Some old time tricks that were used on scratched phones in the past were get a glass polish from an automotive shop or even cheaper route is toothpaste rubbed in small circles on light scratches can lessen the appearance of scratches.

You cannot press hard on the glass or you will scratch it more. It will take time so be patient.

R2142
[Captivate Accessories] dannb:
I use the ones that came with my otterbox and I love it. Gives me that piece of mind and really doesn't muck up the screen as far as I can tell.

Sent from my Pinnacle Cappy
[Captivate Accessories] neta1964:
I've been using a screen protector on my captivate since I got it. At first I bought the good ones, but discovered that the one I get on Ebay are just as good :cool:

Nothing wrong with a little protection.
[Captivate Accessories] slntdth93:
turns out 154cm grade stainless steel wrecks the screen. i have some pretty bad scratches from my captivate scraping against the back bit of the skeletool CX
[Captivate Accessories] dpaik:
it scratches

it can get scratched even from keys...gorilla glass is tougher than most but still not scratch-proof...believe...i have scratches on both my cappy and galaxy tab which both "supposedly have gorilla glass by Corning on them
[Captivate Accessories] NightHawk877:
I have a few minor scratches on my Captivate. I don't like screen protectors. I do protect the rest of my phone with an Otterbox Defender.