JerryM Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Being new to the "tablet" world I am wondering if a screen protector is really needed. There seems not to be a univerrsal agreement. I don't want to spend money on "it's possible so I do it" Some are expensive for my Kindle and iPad Air. What are the opinions here, and anyone ever scratch a screen? Thanks, Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
securitybreach Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Well generally they are not needed as gorilla glass is pretty scratch resistant but I usually use them on my phones but not my tablets. The reason being is I am more prone to dropping or putting my phone in my pocket than I do my tablets. So to answer your question, I wouldn't worry about it on tablets. If you do get one, do not get the thin protectors. I would suggest the ones that are more of a thicker material, almost glass as the protector would shatter before the gorilla glass would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Hello I get them just out of habit. They are not too expensive on Amazon, $3-5 on average. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Being new to the "tablet" world I am wondering if a screen protector is really needed. There seems not to be a univerrsal agreement. I don't want to spend money on "it's possible so I do it" Some are expensive for my Kindle and iPad Air. What are the opinions here, and anyone ever scratch a screen? Thanks, Jerry Check eBay. You can find cheap screen protectors there for most any tablet. You'll see some expensive ones but you only need a cheap one to protect against scratches. They'll even help keep cracks from spreading. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerryM Posted December 10, 2015 Author Share Posted December 10, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I have been using a cleaner used on eye glasses with a 100% cotton cloth. So far I have seen no sign of scratching. Jerry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Thanks for the replies. I have been using a cleaner used on eye glasses with a 100% cotton cloth. So far I have seen no sign of scratching. Jerry Unfortunately by time you "see signs of scratching", it's too late. When you can get protection for a couple of bucks, then why not? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt.Crow Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 It,s most likely to get scratched when it,s put down on a desk or kitchen cabinet .All sorts . Much better to keep it in a soft pouch when not in use .. As for protection when in use . Put a piece of cling film over the screen . It will feel and look like a protector. But then I kinda live way out in the boonies and have to extemporise a lot ... Enjoy your reader and have fun with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewmur Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 It,s most likely to get scratched when it,s put down on a desk or kitchen cabinet .All sorts . Much better to keep it in a soft pouch when not in use .. As for protection when in use . Put a piece of cling film over the screen . It will feel and look like a protector. But then I kinda live way out in the boonies and have to extemporise a lot ... Enjoy your reader and have fun with it Cling film IS a protector. Anything that comes between the screen and ANY abrasive contact is "protection". It doesn't have to be something that keeps the screen from breaking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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