Samsung Galaxy S5

xeslaro said:
Chalk and cheese! Take your plastic protector off your screen, clean the phone, and then play on the naked screen - that's exactly what the tempered glass looks and feels like.

EDIT: the glass protector is .26 of an inch thick, and rated with a hardness of 9H or H9 can't recall what the package read exactly, or what it means.
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AstroTurf said:
No bubbles, less scratches, real glass look, no "riffles from pastic bending etc.
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Guys, it is not chalk and cheese. I have played with both screen protector on and on the naked glass. The feel is pretty much the same. I have no bubbles and no riffles.

Not to be argumentative, but are you not perhaps a bit pedantic or even trying to justify the cost? This all sounds like placebo to me.

The one thing I will give you is that it is hard and obviously will get less scratches than plastic over a period of time.
 
OGroteKoning said:
Guys, it is not chalk and cheese. I have played with both screen protector on and on the naked glass. The feel is pretty much the same. I have no bubbles and no riffles.

Not to be argumentative, but are you not perhaps a bit pedantic or even trying to justify the cost? This all sounds like placebo to me.

The one thing I will give you is that it is hard and obviously will get less scratches than plastic over a period of time.
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Well to me it definitely is. My third month with the N3 and I had already binned three plastic ones.

Edit: the glass one cost less then the plastic one.
 
xeslaro said:
Well to me it definitely is. My third month with the N3 and I had already binned three plastic ones.

Edit: the glass one cost less then the plastic one.
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Plastic ones are designed to absorb scratches. You screen is designed not to be scratched. No need for stoopid protectors ;)
 
fanie.dry said:
Plastic ones are designed to absorb scratches. You screen is designed not to be scratched. No need for stoopid protectors ;)
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Let me understand the ambiguous "Designed not to be scratched" bit.

1. Meaning the glass is designed with material, that the user must avoid sharp objects, or else risk scratching the glass, or;
2. Meaning the manufacturing and/or material is designed to withstand scratches from sharp objects.

I suspect you meant number 2, if so, then be my guest and risk the chance. I lose zero experience with a glass protector - WIN-WIN for me and WIN-RISK- POTENTIAL LOSS for you, why risk it? Is it because you upgrade every six months? :D :D
 
xeslaro said:
Let me understand the ambiguous "Designed not to be scratched" bit.

1. Meaning the glass is designed with material, that the user must avoid sharp objects, or else risk scratching the glass, or;
2. Meaning the manufacturing and/or material is designed to withstand scratches from sharp objects.

I suspect you meant number 2, if so, then be my guest and risk the chance. I lose zero experience with a glass protector - WIN-WIN for me and WIN-RISK- POTENTIAL LOSS for you, why risk it? Is it because you upgrade every six months? :D :D
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My S2 is still operation in my household. Has veen through for different users, and still no scratches. Plus I am 100% ensured to enjoy exactly what the screen has to offer.
 
xeslaro said:
Well to me it definitely is. My third month with the N3 and I had already binned three plastic ones.

Edit: the glass one cost less then the plastic one.
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Please do explain the difference in experience between the 2 options. I am very curious.
 
My s5 picked up a scratch from my keys within the first couple of weeks.
 
fanie.dry said:
My S2 is still operation in my household. Has veen through for different users, and still no scratches. Plus I am 100% ensured to enjoy exactly what the screen has to offer.
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Fair enough.

Maybe if I qualify myself with stating that I'm invariably always off-road somewhere in the bush, vehicle bouncing around, climbing in and out the vehicle etc etc, would you at last agree and/or understand why I feel a need for protection.
 
Sinbad said:
My s5 picked up a scratch from my keys within the first couple of weeks.
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People who think the screen is scratch proof lives in a fantasy world. They do scratch. The screens are very tough and resistant to scratches, but it can still scratch.
 
xeslaro said:
Fair enough.

Maybe if I qualify myself with stating that I'm invariably always off-road somewhere in the bush, vehicle bouncing around, climbing in and out the vehicle etc etc, would you at last agree and/or understand why I feel a need for protection.
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Fair enough.
 
fanie.dry said:
Obviously not scratch proof, but standard use it wont scratch.
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Meh... Standard use is not really a standard when it comes to cellphones. Too many variables of how the phone is handled, carried, etc. Even when being careful, a key and phone together in a pocket or bag can scratch the glass - that is a standard. A guy in a dusty area wiping his phone against his shirt - standard for him.
 
OGroteKoning said:
Meh... Standard use is not really a standard when it comes to cellphones. Too many variables of how the phone is handled, carried, etc. Even when being careful, a key and phone together in a pocket or bag can scratch the glass - that is a standard. A guy in a dusty area wiping his phone against his shirt - standard for him.
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Ok. My standard use then...

Vol k@k ne :D
 
These covers are excellent. They stick out a bit round the edges and really feel premium. Protects the screen from scratches in the pocket and has survived 2 drops wjen getting out of the car.

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OGroteKoning said:
Please do explain the difference in experience between the 2 options. I am very curious.
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Sorry, I just noticed this now.

Hard to explain, I'll try - my observations, the plastic protector scuffs easily, over a short period of time the accumulated scuffs do two things, 1. You can feel the stuffs when swiping, and 2. The plastic becomes increasingly difficult to keep clean and actually clean the grime. For some reason oil from fingers seemingly bond nicely to plastic compared with glass.

If you use the anti-glare plastic, you have a smoother glide but pixelated screen - that grates me mostly. If you use the normal plastic, you have a better viewing experience but a not-so-smooth glide.

With glass - it cleans with an easy wipe on my shirt, grime don't stick to it easily. The glide is smooth at all times. The viewing is not affected at all. I've had it on for three weeks, it does not have one scratch or scuff whatsoever - this could change tho.

In conclusion, with glass I have no compromises, I experience the exact feel and touch of the hard naked screen, something I don't get with plastic and therefore feel cheated when I use plastic, so much so that I even bought an S-view flip-cover to lose the need for a plastic protector.
 
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