Screen protector with Gorilla glass?

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So my contract is up, and I am due for an upgrade.
Chances are that I am gonna wait for the Samsung GS2, and this would be my first Android phone coming from a HTC Touch HD with WinMo.

As per the title, it seems like a highly debatable topic. Some people say they wouldn't dare NOT having a protector, while others say they prefer the 'naked' feel of not having a protector. I have always used decent screen protectors, like Martin Fields, but then again I have always used resistive LCD's with a stylus. It does seem like a waste to have Gorilla glass, and then ruin it with a screen protector, but then again, my 2 year old phone looks almost perfect - no scratches on the body or the screen. I guess it being in the soft sock supplied with the phone did help, and carrying it in a pocket on it's own with keys and stuff in another pocket.
Does a screen protector ruin the whole capacitive Gorilla glass experience? Do you use a case, and/or screen protector with your phone?

Another question that has cropped up, how much data is enough with Android? I believe some widgets can use quite a bit of data in a month with auto-updates, and email can use quite a bit. I have unlimited use of WiFi at home and work with uncapped ADSL, but how much data would be enough for the 10% of my life when I am not at home or work?

Can't wait to delve into the Android world, and the SGS2 looks like just the beast to do it with. Hopefully Samsung and Vodacom don't make us wait too long.
 
CodeMaster said:
So my contract is up, and I am due for an upgrade.
Chances are that I am gonna wait for the Samsung GS2, and this would be my first Android phone coming from a HTC Touch HD with WinMo.

As per the title, it seems like a highly debatable topic. Some people say they wouldn't dare NOT having a protector, while others say they prefer the 'naked' feel of not having a protector. I have always used decent screen protectors, like Martin Fields, but then again I have always used resistive LCD's with a stylus. It does seem like a waste to have Gorilla glass, and then ruin it with a screen protector, but then again, my 2 year old phone looks almost perfect - no scratches on the body or the screen. I guess it being in the soft sock supplied with the phone did help, and carrying it in a pocket on it's own with keys and stuff in another pocket.
Does a screen protector ruin the whole capacitive Gorilla glass experience? Do you use a case, and/or screen protector with your phone?

Another question that has cropped up, how much data is enough with Android? I believe some widgets can use quite a bit of data in a month with auto-updates, and email can use quite a bit. I have unlimited use of WiFi at home and work with uncapped ADSL, but how much data would be enough for the 10% of my life when I am not at home or work?

Can't wait to delve into the Android world, and the SGS2 looks like just the beast to do it with. Hopefully Samsung and Vodacom don't make us wait too long.
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I have had my Galaxy S since last year September (I think) and i did originally buy a pouch for it. Used that for about a month and threw it away. Only marks on the phone are around the shiny silver bezel and on the back. No scratches on the screen at all. I would only ever buy another phone that had Gorilla Glass. I remember my Nokia N82 has terrible scratches on the screen after only 6 months.

I have a 600Mb data bundle with my phone. I use most of it by the end of the month, but i mostly use it because its there. I am sure 200Mb would be enough.
 
Gorilla glass is great, however with any of the hardened glass used for screens their is always a potential for scratches. So screen protectors are good and they dont affect the touch screen capability.

Sand / Key ring's and your phone in a trouser pocket, have resulted in me scratching my iPhone.

That said the phones look a hell of alot nicer without the screen guards on.
 
Had my SGS since September 2011 and still not a single scratch or mark on the screen ... for me that blows several Guinness Records.

/touches wood
 
I've had a Galaxy S for for about 8 months, I have never put any kind of cover on it. I have been careful not to scratch it, I wont even share the pocket it's in with anything else.

So based on my experience, cover the damn phone up good if you want it to look shiny and new forever! Gorilla glass still gets scratched, just not as much as a normal screen. In fact everything gets scratched, the plastic gets scratched much more than the glass, especially parts of the back cover that come into contact with the table. Also the camera lens.

Covering it up will preserve the resale value since it will still look brand new when you sell it.

My Galaxy S has some scratching on the screen. And signs of wear all on various places on the cover, and small scratches on the camera lens.
It's not very visible though, if you don't look too close it still looks as good as new. The scratches on the lens have had no visible impact on the photos, and I've made good use of the camera.

If you're not too fussed on minor scratches and look after it well, it's perfectly fine to keep it 'naked' like mine.
 
Thanks guys. I think I will cover it up at first, maybe try the screen naked for a while, then try a decent screen protector and see if there is a major difference.

Any suggestions on data bundle sizes?

Best place to sell a second-hand (read: previously loved) phone?
 
True, it is scratch 'resistant' - NOT scratch-proof.
It can get scratched, just not as easily as normal glass.
 
Had my sammy for a while now and have a clear body glove cover for it. It creates a pretty large ridge around the edge is the screen. I have not used a screen protector and the screen is still immaculate.

Sent from my apple stomping, berry crushing droid! Samsung Galaxy S.
 
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