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Screen Protector for iPad

So I just got an iPad and got a screen protector from Wal-Mart and the thing was horrible.

I was wondering what the best screen protector is, and if they are really needed? I have a Tarus hard case for it, and use the stylus pen for touching the screen.

Any suggestions would be great thanks

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.1)

Posted on Dec 28, 2010 10:53 AM

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Dec 28, 2010 11:11 AM in response to cbyerlee

I got the ZAGG screen protector. Works great, but takes a little time to install correctly. I use the stylus also, but at the cost of this thing I figure better safe than sorry.

Dec 28, 2010 11:24 AM in response to cbyerlee

If you're very careful with it, every time, all of the time, forever, then you won't really need a screen protector.

I'm not that guy. The ZAGG Shield went on as soon as I could get it done and have been glad for it. If you think you may be the type who liked to keep his screen in pristine condition, and might like to leave it lying around for others to admire, then you also probably shouldn't apply a screen.

Dec 28, 2010 11:24 AM in response to cbyerlee

I use the Power Support glossy finish ones on two iPads. They are a must in my opinion. If you could see how dirty my wife's screen gets and then how easy it is to clean, you would be sold on them as well.

They are very simple to install if you follow the directions and get the screen clean and lint free. They last virtually forever if the ones on my iPhones are any indication.

Dec 29, 2010 2:02 PM in response to cbyerlee

I tried a couple of different ones and found the one from Power Support interfered the least with viewing the screen (none of them had an adverse effect on touching the screen). But I will say that I noticed that with any screen protector on it the ipad got noticeably warmer than it did when it didn't have one, so I decided that possibly they were interfering with heat dissipation and removed it.

I certainly didn't find it necessary to 'protect' the screen while the ipad was in the apple case, but was looking for a way to cut glare. None of them were good enough at that to be worth leaving one on.

Feb 22, 2011 12:07 PM in response to Barbara Brundage

That's what I was looking for. A bud at work has the Zagg and he obviously didn't put his on very well... lot's of bubbles... big turn off to buy... so I narrowed my search down to an Anti-glare like I have on my iPhone... so I'm thinking Power Support or iLuv... I want something easy (that being relative) and nothing that leaves a residue...

any suggestions on either of those two?

Feb 22, 2011 9:30 PM in response to Walk

I didn't try the iLuv, but the Power Support doesn't leave any residue. When I first put it on I had one small bubble near one edge, but I have to say that the bubble situation worsened when I tried to smooth it out (bunch of little ones instead), if that helps any. But the screen was totally clean when I pulled it back off after a couple of weeks.

Mar 23, 2011 8:03 PM in response to MACchairman

I just installed one after nearly one year of using the iPad. Loooovvve iiiiiittttttt. I went to the Apple store to find they did NOT carry screen protectors for the iPad but the only make recommended by the clerk was the Power something. I looked online for a protector that was NOT difficult to apply and prone to bubbles. I chose the Moshi iVisor and am glad. More slippery than the actual screen and no bubbles or fingerprints. It's not lined up perfectly (off about 3/16) on the short edge but that's ok. I'll readjust at a later date.

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