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Is a screen protector worth it?

  • 08-12-2016 12:47am
    #1
    topmanamillion
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,383 ✭✭✭


    Just got a new smartphone and I'm wondering is a screen protector worth it or just clever marketing?
    Would a case with a flip cover do the same job (if not better)?


Comments

  • #2
    Senna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,800 ✭✭✭Senna


    Screen protector isn't a replacement for a cover, drop your phone with a screen protector and it will crack.
    Screen protector only really protects against scrapes, nothing more.


  • #3
    Brego888
    Registered Users Posts: 1,321 ✭✭✭Brego888


    Senna wrote: »
    Screen protector isn't a replacement for a cover, drop your phone with a screen protector and it will crack.
    Screen protector only really protects against scrapes, nothing more.

    I would disagree somewhat. A hard plastic screen protector in conjunction with a well fitted cover works really well. I've cracked 2 screen protectors through drops and not cracked the screen. However I don't think it would have worked as well without the cover absorbing some of the impact.


  • #4
    scudzilla
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,945 ✭✭✭✭scudzilla


    i always buy a glass protector, touch wood i've NEVER smashed a screen


  • #5
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 83,516 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    A good protective case that can stand a 1 metre drop is a better option, screen protector is only of use if the phone falls on the screen.


  • #6
    nhunter100
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭nhunter100


    My son has a screen protector on his iPhone, at my insistence. He's slightly clumsy tbh. Dropped the phone, screen protector cracked phone screen fine. Cost of SP 7 euro versus cost of new iPhone screen.


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  • #7
    Lovely Bloke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,748 ✭✭✭✭Lovely Bloke


    Tempered Glass screen cover is essential imo.


  • #8
    Cienciano
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,312 ✭✭✭✭Cienciano


    I've never had one in my life and never scratched a screen. Regularly put my phone in a pocket with jeans. Personally I wouldn't bother. I always get a cheap case to protect against drops though.


  • #9
    projectgtr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,462 ✭✭✭projectgtr


    Tempered glass screen protector all the way, i definitely think they help protect the screen in a fall, ive had my Nexus 5 3 years and have had one on it since day one, id definitely go glass though they feel much more premium and i havent got a bubble once putting them on. They are quite cheap too.


  • #10
    StereoSound
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,155 ✭✭✭StereoSound


    Somtimes tempered glass protectors interfere with how the phone case fits. I have a gel case and I removed the tempered glass because the case wouldnt fit around the edges properly and it kept lifting the edges of the tempered glass.


  • #11
    Lovely Bloke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,748 ✭✭✭✭Lovely Bloke


    I use tempered glass and a flip case - because I have a throw-happy 2.5 year old.


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