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[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
botched installs can be fixed.

the biggest issue i find with screen protector is that no matter how carefully you try, some dirt lint or fingerprint gets behind it and it looks like crap.

Fortunately there is a fix for this problem. I already posted about it here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=925516

basically its a little known fact that *most* screen protectors are completely washable! the *sticky* side wont ruin in anyway. you can repeat until perfect.

if you can get a perfect lay you cant even tell. with the instructions i provided you will get a perfect lay within a couple tries.
[Captivate Accessories] ViniD:
Never used a screen protector, I have had the captivate since the day it was released and the screen is flawless eventhough i have dropped the phone atleast 10 times
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
good to know!
[Captivate Accessories] AReynante:
I always use screen protectors. Ever since my iphone 3g, 3gs, and now my captivate, I have always used the InvisibleShield from Zagg. I love it, and it isn't "sticky" like a lot of people say, after you use it for a while, it becomes the normal. On my captivate I use swype to text all the time, and it doesn't bother me at all. And on whatever phone I end up switching to next, will also have the same screen protector.
[Captivate Accessories] mxracer101:
I always use one. I bought a used phone with a scratch on the screen so I know it "can be done". Any protection I can get I'll take.
[Captivate Accessories] Mr.Immaculate:
As a counterpoint: I HATE my Zagg screen protector. I have a flawless application, but the orange peel just looks terrible. It also seems to pick up finger oils and ends up with more iridescent streaks than the plain glass. It also has a rubbery feel that adds drag, which slows down your finger and kills your accuracy to Swype.

It's been a couple of months. If it was going to break in, shouldn't it have?

I also hate the nearly daily emails. I already have a screen protector. I won't be needing another for a while.

I picked it up because even with the gorilla glass, and taking real good care of all of my electronics, I still picked up a scratch. It's not keys or coins to watch out for, it's sand. Unfortunately I go outside. There's dirt and sand out there...

The screen protector did seem to fill the scratch, or else I just can't see it anymore through the orange peel.
[Captivate Accessories] neotekz:
this is the first phone i used that i didnt feel the need for a screen protector, one of the main reasons i bought it. Durable screen was one feature of the early iphones that i was really jealous of but not enough to buy one...

i've always hated using screen protectors. i don;t like how they feel and scratch up. the feel of glass is so much better than any screen protector ive used including zagg. after a few months of use there a few small scratches that you have to angle the phone to even see, dont really bother me at all.
[Captivate Accessories] opcow:
Sounds exactly like Skinomi.
[Captivate Accessories] groves226:
I ripped them off my Tilt2 and how wonderfull it was to use and see after that.

I will not put one on my Captivate. There is a lot of back and forth over how hard Gorilla Glass is, I watched a Dell sales rep hammer fist a Streak with a metal pen and then try to scratch it with the keys to his rental car and it didn't break or scratch. It is a hard product though not 100% invincible but the slight chance of a scratch isn't enough for me to get a screen protector.
[Captivate Accessories] Saelee:
I got some cheap ebay one a few weeks after I got the phone, it was useless. So I bought a more expensive one from frys about a month later and I still have it on. BTW, I got the phone a few days after it came out.
[Captivate Accessories] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
i stopped using screen protectors. I've had 'em for every phone I've had until the captivate. The look and feel is noticeable. I know people say " you can hardly tell it's on there ". Maybe it's just me, but there is definitely a difference in the feel of the screen and glide of the finger.
[Captivate Accessories] Tremere:
I've had one on for months. Makes the screen look like a 90's LCD, but my finger glides really well on it. About to rip it off after comparing it to a 'naked' Captivate.

I'm open to suggestions on anything that doesn't compromise the display quality.
[Captivate Accessories] liveify:
I have always used the cheap ebay screen protectors on everything I own. Never failed me. Get a pack of 6 for 3 bucks shipped and I am done. IMO they are easier to apply and look as good as the expensive ones like invisible shield
[Captivate Accessories] Ryukeima:
I highly recommend the screen protectors from Realook on ebay. They fit the screen perfectly, covering everything, and they make my fingers slide across the screen better and it looks like the original phone. I have always gone back to them after using other companies.
[Captivate Accessories] ScubaMedic:
I use them. It does change the feel but I have not noticed a change in the display.
[Captivate Accessories] WickedNite:
I've peeled off my previous screen protector because it already has a scratch on it and it bothers me. Now I'm worried that my screen is next so I need to buy screen protector again. Any suggestion or links?

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[Captivate Accessories] Reefermattness:
DO NOT buy zagg, invisashield, skinomi, etc... they are complete ****. Rubbery slow feel (no longer feels like glass due to the thick, rubbery material, almost feels like a resistive touch screen after putting one of these horrible protectors on), orange peel texture, and HUGE discoloration and distortion of the beautiful SAMOLED screen.

Get one of these 2 below and I guarantee you wont regret it. Look at my list of phones in my sig, you can imagine how many different companies worth of screen protectors i have gone through over the years.

http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Samsung-Captivate-Crystal-Protector/dp/B003WT01WI

http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Steinheil-Crystal-Captivate-Protector/sim/B003ZBM92I/2
[Captivate Accessories] WickedNite:
Thanks for the links, I'll try the Realook. Looks promising.
[Captivate Accessories] Auridran:
Yup. I install Zagg Shields at work, and while they're incredibly durable, I do not like the feel of them and the orange peel texture is horrible.
[Captivate Accessories] pizz0wn3d:
I'm not using an at&t screen protector; it's one I got from a koisk at the local base exchange. It costs about $8 and lasts forever. I had my last one on my iphone 3G for well over a year without any issues.

I can't say I've ever had to deal with the rainbow issue, and I rarely have to wipe off the screen (it takes a lot of fondling to build up a noticeable amount of finger grease). I should mention that I do, in fact, have ocd so that kind of stuff drives me nuts.

Herp derp Captivate XDA App
[Captivate Accessories] captivate1:
I accidentally threw my phone down a flight of cement stairs, not even a scratch
[Captivate Accessories] WickedNite:
Realook has already shipped to me. Comprised of 2 shields. Unfortunately, I messed up the first so I used the last one. So far so good. Few more protectors coming up. Lol.

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[Captivate Accessories] sedonex:
I had a screen protector on my iPhone (ugh), and I hatred it. Never used one on my Captivate, and have had no regrets so far.

Regards,

Mark
[Captivate Accessories] groves226:
I actually have a nic on the glass above the upper left corner of the display.

Wow.

I won't use a Zagg because of the slow feel and the orange discoloration. Maybe I can just remember not to let the dogs bite my phone.
[Captivate Accessories] FLAC Vest:
I don't; I have had mibe since.. September I think and it has been dropped off of pool tables, onto concrete, and slid across tables and the like.

It has a few dings at the top and the back is scuffed a bit but the screen is in perfect condition. I don't use a case and I just slide it into my pocket.

On the other hand I --e had my ipad since late October abd the screen is already scratched and I a'ually take good care of it.

G. Glass for the win.
[Captivate Accessories] mikeinak:
I had a Skinomi lifetime protector for the first 4 months. Great screen protector. Durable and did it's job, but now it's o' natural for the last 2 months. I use a leather case 90% of the time and back pocket the other 10%. I dropped it countless times. I think I've come to the conclusion that screen protectors don't this phone justice. I love this phone, even with it's few minor faults.
[Captivate Accessories] jbimmer3:
I started out with a screen cover, But i found my fingers did not slide around as well as i'd like while swipe texting.
[Captivate Accessories] SeanHacker:
i use them and i love it!
[Captivate Accessories] Little Dragon:
i bought a Realook screen protector but haven't used it yet...just love the bare glass better!
[Captivate Accessories] nephets0:
i've got a zagg screen protector and an otterbox defender... i think my phone could survive a small explosion and be scratch free...
[Captivate Accessories] rtgould:
I use the screen protector that came with my otterbox case and it works great. Also Gorrilla Glass can scratch and also there can be lots of smaller less noticeable scratches.
[Captivate Accessories] ShookMasta:
+1

Been using my REALOOK since the day i bought my Captivate. Warrantied my phone, and just put the protector on the new phone. Still have an unused protector in the package. 4 months or so old and you still can't even tell there is one there!
[Captivate Accessories] Hydro360:
Steinheil anti fingerprint I hate smudges its the clearest most anti smudge i've found and it slides great for swype and games
[Captivate Accessories] askpcguy:
I went with Ghost Armor in the mall applied by total retards. No dust or bubbles under the screen protector.

Plus 5-10$ and I can get new screen protectors or any of the other sides re-applied.

Then you have invisishield at best buy. Lifetime warranty and free in store replacements. Let them install it for you.

Sent by head butting my captivate
[Captivate Accessories] :
any harder to apply than a bse? I usually use them but am intrigued by the idea of the protector being invisible.
[Captivate Accessories] nlancaster:
I have the invisishield on my phone. Screen still looks great, some glare lets you see the orange peel texture of the invisishield.

Only complaint is that it feals sticky when sliding your finger accross the screen.

But why take chances with the screen of your phone. After all you can only replace the phone every 24mths or so, without paying a fortune for the new phone.
[Captivate Accessories] caseyj354:
ya i bought one and it ruined the look and feel of my phone...
[Captivate Accessories] kennonk:
How long have you had it? I got the invisishield about 3 months ago and I noticed about 2 weeks ago that the sticky feeling is completely gone. I still see the orange peel texture in the glare but it is now smooth to the touch. I almost took it off the first couple weeks because of the extra friction. It was harder to use the swype input but I really like it now.
[Captivate Accessories] Krooked22:
I promise you guys. ATT screen protectors are what I use, the basic clear. They apply great and you cant even notice I have a screen protector. You cant even feel it or see it, feels like the glass
[Captivate Accessories] zerkai:
I'm using this as well (came with the commuter case). The screen protector is horrible, sure it protects but it smudges so easily leaving rainbow marks. I also have to press a bit harder (not much) but it makes Fruit Ninja pretty unplayable.
[Captivate Accessories] mbc663:
You guys r crazy for not using screen protecters. I cant even tell mine is on. Nobody can. no fingerprints or anything. Use tape to remove hair or any fibers after u apply it. I couldn't imagine putting this phone in my pocket with no cover. That's crazy.

edit: I had to come back to edit this cuz its blowing my mind this was even a topic! Protect your investment mayn!!!

i897 | Serendipity 5.8 | Speedmod K13a-500mhz | KP1
[Captivate Accessories] Hondo82:
I've been using the Zagg Invisible Shield and haven't had any problems. It was a bit of a pain to put on, but so far so good.
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
i was using a screen protector, the one that came with my otterbox defender,

smeared like a mofo.

kept hearing about how good the gorilla glass on the cappy is...

took off my screen protector and

USED MY KNIFE TO TRY to scratch the screen in the corner.

COULDNT DO IT!! i cant see any scratch where i tried to scratch it!!

i ride bare back now!
[Captivate Accessories] P1x44r:
No screen protector here. I've been using an old Blackberry for the last four years and not a single scratch on the screen still. Don't see why it will be different with my Captivate, provided I take basic care of it.
[Captivate Accessories] djsilver666666:
I'm still using my stock screen protector. It's just not worth getting scratches on my actual screen!
[Captivate Accessories] qwertyaas:
I can never get the screen protectors on without countless bubbles.

Just out of nowhere though my screen got a scratch (?). Well, it looks more like a thin and long permanent smudge but it drives me crazy as I always pay attention to it now. But won't have to live with it for long as a replacement Captivate is in the mail. Hopefully GPS would like to work at times on the new one....
[Captivate Accessories] jetpuck73:
Not here!!
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
bubbles? dirt? read my thread....

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=925516
[Captivate Accessories] mr.jaguar:
+1 on sgp or reallook. both are awesome currently using reallook. it's far better than the stock att one.
[Captivate Accessories] vizographic:
Barebacking this cappy. She is such a little sexy demon, I just can't help myself. The screen is so silky smooth it makes my fingers tingle. Is it risky, sure, but that just makes the entire tactile tease that much more... titilating. Then of course this babys got "gorilla glass". Just the marketing alone, Gorilla and Glass together, seriously somebody at Corning deserves a marketing nobel prize! I understand the protective impulse of laying down a barrier, but the loss of clarity and sensation however minute, is for me too great a cost. The only negative this phone has is the at&t logo, I'm okay with the company but they say you marry the family. You really have to flash and dazzel your cappy to help her overcome her sad rom origins. Just saying : )
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
loss of sensation?!? not for me! i can live with my GPS aids! LOLS
[Captivate Accessories] crawt1:
Real Look

I use the Real Look protector because I tend to break things due to my job not being behind a desk all day. I followed the directions and it went on perfectly. If your hands shake and you have lousy co-ordination then don't do it.
[Captivate Accessories] trell959:
I use the one that comes with the otterbox cases
[Captivate Accessories] askpcguy:
Still want to mention I have Ghost Armor and the screen feels great. No problems at all and its so reassuring to know the screen is well protected.
[Captivate Accessories] 41LY45:
Used a matte SP from Epikcase on mine.

Otterbox's SP is too much of a fingerprint magnet.

$ 4.30 (13 MYR )
[Captivate Accessories] mpr90:
Just got my first scratch today after owning captivate since June. It's small but annoying. Should have got a protector, after all, I've got to keep this phone another 18 months. Live and learn...
[Captivate Accessories] mbc663:
Exactly. You fools will learn. Who would even risk scratching the phone with a knife just to see it would scratch!?
[Captivate Accessories] pavaccar:
I dont lol
[Captivate Accessories] noahguz:
I love my otterbox screen protector. No bubbles, everything is fine. Had it awhile as far as I can tell no scratches and I do construction work. Perfect for me!!
[Captivate Accessories] tejas offroad:
Nope. Gorilla Glass is great
[Captivate Accessories] stinkynoon:
I have the screen protector that came with the Otterbox Defender, and have been generally happy with it. My wife has the Skinomi, and she hasn't had any complaints about it--though I thought the install was a serious pain in the ass.
[Captivate Accessories] shane87:
I am using the screen protector that came with my otterbox defender, and I do not even notice it is there! Very smooth. I tried using the screen protectors that at&t sell for the captivate, and they are junk. I put the first one on, smoothed the bubbles out, and when I went to pull the front cover off the protector, the whole thing pulled off! Same thing happend with the second protector I put on!! Then I ordered an otterbox defender, and when it came in, I put the protector on and it has been working like a charm! The only way I can even tell the protector is on is when I clean it. The protector smudges and smears much worse than the gorilla glass. But with a good lens cleaning wipe and a little polishing, it shines up as good as the gorilla glass!
[Captivate Accessories] phoneturf:
I would never consider using the phone without a screen protector. No matter how hard the glass, you will eventually scratch it without a screen protector.

I have tried a number of them, including expensive ones, and I like the AT&T ones which are 3 for $10. They are easy enough to install, perfectly clear, and most importantly, hard and smooth enough where it does not affect swiping. Another important consideration on this phone is that with some screen protectors when you push the home button it invokes search instead, and the AT&T protectors do this the least for me.
[Captivate Accessories] WirelessMike:
I don't use one.
[Captivate Accessories] Ikonomi:
I recently bought some cheap ones from eBay, five for less than two dollars. I wanted to avoid smudges on my screen, since no matter how many times I wash my hands, I leave fingerprints on this thing. UNFORTUNATELY, the cheap screen protectors are just smooth plastic and actually smudge more easily than the screen. The smudges are less apparent, but they're there and more numerous.

I'm hoping I can find a nice, textured, anti-smudge protector that doesn't cut down on screen brightness and clarity too much.

Perception 10.2 | SpeedMod K13C | I9000ZSJPG
[Captivate Accessories] n19htmare:
Got a couple scratches on mine.

Gorilla glass doesn't scratch, my ass.
[Captivate Accessories] Mr.Immaculate:
All it takes is one grain of sand...
[Captivate Accessories] clemmie:
Corning has never said it doesn't scratch. The advantage of Gorilla Glass is that it is more resistant to major scratches, cracks and chips than regular glass.

http://www.corninggorillaglass.com/characteristics
[Captivate Accessories] MikeyMike01:
Approaching a year, 100% flawless.
[Captivate Accessories] wrogerw:
I learned my lesson on the iPhone although it wasn't the glass, but the plastic that scratched. The "$30" protective hardshell case (removable bottom used to dock with cradle). A grain of sand got caught inside and scratched the case in several places.

On this phone, I did have the screen protector. My "investment" allowed me to see my iPhone 3g for $200 after using it for two years because the screen was perfect.

Both Captivates and my gTab use them. I see them as protection from scratches and as a protection to my investment when/if I ever sell them.
[Captivate Accessories] jwhited:
I use screen protectors all day every day, on both my Captivate and Atrix. While I'm not worried about the screen scratching on either device, I have to use some sort of anti-glare. Steinheil Ultra Fine is my protector of choice.
[Captivate Accessories] godpancho:
yes anti glare is the way to go for me. screen reflects to much indoors. dont even mention outdoors. anti glare is a must for everyday use
[Captivate Accessories] WickedNite:
How much does anti-glare costs?

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[Captivate Accessories] Shwiggie:
I got a couple hairline scratches on the screen a couple days after buying mine in July. I couldn't tell if it was from a coin next to it while carrying it in my pocket or from wiping face grease off the screen. So I started getting protectors. The first was from the place I bought the phone, which came with three. They botched one of them, so I wound up with one on the phone and one extra. Something scrubbed the edge up on one, so I put the other on to maintain screen smoothicity.

Then I got an Otterbox (the $50 hard-case) that came with one, so I swapped them out. It inexplicably streaked up like crazy...the lines reflected anything displayed that wasn't black, so I replaced with with a Zagg from WorstBuy. The thing was cut too large, so it left some hanging off the edges. This led to it to a definitely nonsexy look around the edges. Plus, because of the Otterbox, I had to use the very tip of my finger to hit the soft buttons, which led to unsightly fingernail indentions over them, particularly the home key.

I'm about ready to give it up and say the heck with it. This has become a PITA and the source of far too much irrational fury on my part.
[Captivate Accessories] Ptaaty:
there isn't much that can scratch it...maybe the wrong kind of sand..or a diamond ring.

I have taken random knives, coins, keys, just for fun in front of people who swear by protectors.

If you don't mind the tactile feel, using a good one for anti glare is a different story...I prefer bare, finger on the glass.
[Captivate Accessories] kinubic:
jsut bought the screen protectors from at&t store. they are good indeed. but jsut wondering anyone know if the sell the same quality at the at&T ones on ebay or even better. id like to avoid zagg coz of the rubbery feel :) thanks
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
i took a knife to my screen after reading about the "gorilla glass" the cappy has.

did not scratch. bareback baby!

thread over!
[Captivate Accessories] skeepon:
i had an invisible shield on my captivate and i didnt like the way it felt. it wasnt as smooth and i would always have glare so i took it off. and it is possible to scratch the screen. its nothing too noticeable tho.
[Captivate Accessories] lovehoshi:
I don't really like screen protectors...Makes my phone less..."Fresh".
[Captivate Accessories] REDMASTA:
No screen protector for me, I've tried them all even the expensive ones and they all look like crap IMHO, and if they look OK at first they start to look like crap very quickly just from normal pocket use. Whats the point of having a nice screen if you cover it the entire time with a screen protector that looks terrible? The screen is very resilient and as long as you don't put it in your pocket with keys you are fine. I use my phone not just baby it as that's what I bought it for and the screen looks excellent after months of use. I think I may have a some tiny tiny hair line scratches that you can see if you squint very hard in the right light a the right angle but no sane person would ever be able to see them. ;)
[Captivate Accessories] matmanchu5:
bare skin #@$ i mean glass is always best isn't it?
[Captivate Accessories] magnumrt562:
Your phone is fragile. Treat your phone like your flat screen tv or computer... if you abuse your stuff it looks like ****. If you take care of it, it doesn't. Its pretty simple. Plus with no screen protector you get 46 hours of battery and 3900 on quadrant. At least I do.

Sent from my protected screen
[Captivate Accessories] d3v14n7:
Nope, never used a screen protector on any of my devices in the last 15 or so years, none of them had any scratches, so I'm not going to start now. Taking care of your stuff goes a long way...
[Captivate Accessories] metalgeek:
Really? Turn off your screen and reflect some direct sunlight on it. You'll see plenty of scratches.
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
i took a knife to my screen and cant see any scratches at any angle!

but even still, i just take care not to put it in my pocket with my keys and change, its winter, i have 12 pockets to choose from.
[Captivate Accessories] Jay1390:
Ain't that the truth!