oleophobic screen = not scratch proof

I put a screen protector on. The oleophobic screen is not any additional protection other than fingerprints wipe off easier and without a damp cloth.

The first ding is always the hardest - phones, cars, etc

I have all three iPhone models and never used a screen protector. None of my screens is scratched and I consider myself a heavy user. I do use a Case Logic leather belt case exclusively. I find the glass screen to be amazingly scratch resistent!

The worst thing about the iPhone screens to me is that since they're scratch "resistant," when you do get a few scratches, they annoy the heck out of you and seem glaringly obvious.

To be clear though, the oleophobic screen has nothing to do with scratch resistance. It had to do with it repelling oils and dirt.

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i understand where you are coming from. I have had all three versions since day one and broke three. i still dont use screen protectors. I cant stand em. And to answer your question with the prices we pay for these phones in a time like this you have every right to be ticked off. i on the other hand dont have a scratch i try to take pretty good care of mine as i am more anal than most. it stays in my pocket with nothing ever in the pocket with it. EVER. Sorry about your screen and im not even going to tell you to take it back to apple and see if they will replace it because i unfortunately know all about apples customer service

yeah the first scratch is always the hardest but when im paying that much money for something i make sure it stays in the best condition possible. i use a case and screen protectors. why pay 200 plus for something your just going to let get broken and scratched.

I got an original iPhone when it first came out and same with my iPhone 3G. Never used a screen cover at any time. I dropped the original one time on the sidewalk right on the screen and got no scratches. I've not dropped my iPhone 3G on any harmful surfaces yet but it has gotten banged around a bit, also still has no scratches.

However, I've seen iPhones a relatively short fall or drop and come up with scratches or get scratched by something you wouldn't expect. The coating on the screen had nothing to do with it. Just like the people I saw get scratches from seemingly nothing you are a victim of what is best described as simply, bad luck.

After a week or so you will forget about it and move on, the phone still works.

erorobros wrote:
Yesterday i recieved a hairline scratch on my 3gs

How did you receive it?

Phil

Scratch resistant or no scratch resistant, my baby gets an anti-glare protector!

I put an anti-glare screen protector on my 3Gs the day I bought it. I'm not taking any chances.

I'm not oleophobic, but I am amychophobic so I use a screen protector on everthing that has a display and fits in my pocket.

I used to use screen protectors, but with this new coating I just couldn't, the screen looks too good, and now finger prints are not much of an issue. I'd rather chance it and look at an amazing screen, and have the ease of use with minimal cleaning, than having a screen gaurd which either collects finger prints and dirt (clear) or diminishes the quality of the screen (antiglare).

I also am really careful with it, once you make it a habit to care for it and have a decent case (switch easy rebel serpent for me) it's pretty ease to avoid scratching.

But, it dose suck if you get any scratch on it and you have no idea how.

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In order to inspect your screen if it's scratch with naked eyes, you must have light source that covers the entire visible light spectrum. The best method is to inspect the screen under the sunlight and not using fluorescent lamp.

yeah, its lessens fingerprints/smudges and makes clean up a snap with a dry cloth but its definitely not scratch proof. i use the power support crystal film and it looks and feels the same as the naked screen. the extra layer of protection definitely removes any worry about getting any hairlines or scuffs on my perfect screen. the only difference is fingerprint cleanup is not as quick and easy but i don't care about that.

if you're confident you won't scratch the screen at all or if tiny hairline scratches don't bother you, then you don't need a protector. i always tend to notice scratches that other people don't even realize until they closely examine every inch of the screen.

in any case, apple did a nice job with the oleophobic coating. it's pretty cool how quick and simple it is to wipe away smudges.

I upgraded from the original iPhone to the 3GS about two weeks ago. I have never used any type of screen protector or case on either of my iPhones, I am just very careful with them. However, since day 1 I have been keeping the 3GS in a very soft sunglasses pouch (similar to an iPod/iPhone sock). It stays in that pouch all the time unless I am using it.

Well, today I noticed numerous small scratches on the screen. Like others have mentioned, you have to look at it with the backlight off and in direct light. Once you do that, they are VERY noticeable. I pulled out my old first gen iPhone (almost 2 years old now) and compared them side by side... The original iPhone was scratch free, and the 3GS had about 10 hairline scratches after only 2 weeks of use. This has to be a result of the coating. The only possible thing that could have scratched my screen are my finger nails...

Hopefully Apple does something about this.

Does anyone remember the original iPod Nano? There was a problem with the coating that made it scratch up really easily.