Screen protector preference?
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I am using an anti glare screen protector that I got on Amazon for around $9.00 and it is holding up well, sorry don't remember the brand. I must add If I were using my iPad in a more active environment like class room etc. I would consider an item from Otter box like the one I have for my phone.
http://www.otterbox.com/ereader-and-tablet-cases/ereader-and-tablet-cases,default,sc.html
http://www.otterbox.com/ereader-and-tablet-cases/ereader-and-tablet-cases,default,sc.html
tzimisce
iPF Noob
With a "disposable" filter (by this, I assume you mean one which needs to be changed fairly often), the question of cost-effectiveness becomes key. (And also how much you enjoy installing these things over and over again...)
All it takes is three changes of a $10 screen, and you're out of pocket by $30 -- the cost of which is equal to a good-quality product that only needs to be installed once, and will last the lifetime of the device. I also love getting el cheapo items (with free postage!) off Fleabay - but there are also some things for which getting a quality product at a fair price I wouldn't compromise on.
Hi all. I was thinking of getting a screen protector for my ipad 2. I was looking at the PowerSupport Crystal Film for $30 + shipping.
Some people seem to think it's worth it, but other people have said that they use their ipad 2 a lot and have had no scratches or damage at all.
Do you think it's worth the $30 investment?
Some people seem to think it's worth it, but other people have said that they use their ipad 2 a lot and have had no scratches or damage at all.
Do you think it's worth the $30 investment?
tzimisce
iPF Noob
GAMESHARQ said:
As I've mentioned in another thread, not having incurred damage in the past is no indicator of what will happen in the future, as accidents are, by definition, unpredictable. On the other hand, $30 is on the high end of pricing for a screen protector - if you are just looking to put a screen to protect the glass, there's lots of lower priced options available.
There are various kinds of screens for different users. A matte screen, for example, greatly reduces glare and reflection from the glass, which makes it ideal if you use it outdoors a lot. A privacy filter will prevent people sitting beside you from reading your screen. A mirrored screen cover turns your screen into a highly-reflective mirror-like effect when it's off, but allows the display to appear when turned on.
I don't want anything of poor quality. I want something that will not negatively effect the display of the screen or the response to touch. I'd also like something that will make it easy to read in sunlight. I don't really care about the privacy factor.
tzimisce
iPF Noob
GAMESHARQ said:
Then you'd want to consider a matte protector. I put a matte filter from Brando on my device because I use my iPad outdoors a lot, which removes most of the harsh ambient glare and reflection from naked glass. A great side effect of the matte protector is that it also virtually eliminates smudges and 'squeaks' from fingers, which makes for a smooth tactile experience.
The downside of a matte protector is that it creates a 'pixellation effect', but to me that's a non-issue (for the Brando at least) because that's exactly how they're designed to reduce glare and reflection, and unless you use the iPad with your eyes two inches from the screen, there's no perceptible degradation in picture quality.
King.Khoja
iPF Noob
I do too! I got the front done after walking by the kiosk all the time. Im really happy with how it turned out, just dont know if I should get that back done or not. I dont want the whole glossy finish and thats all they have. They said there going to get the carbon fiber one soon so I might be interested in that one since I got the black smart cover.
