how important is a screen protector for the iphone... my two daughters have iphone 4's.
does it make a difference over the long run? the sensitivity is reduced and they do not like the feel/appearance... does Apple recommend or endorse this practice and if so which manufactorers?
thank you
iPhone 4, iOS 6
A screen protector is ALWAYS a good idea. They protect your screen surface from small scratches and imperfections caused by routine use and pocket wear. As to the problem of screen sensitivity, I can only think that different manufactures have different quality standards.
Just to make a claim for screen protectors, my iPod nano 6, which never had a screen protector, has multipul scratches, a few cracks, even, and numerous image defects from routine use. My phone however, once i remove the screen protector and the rubber impact case from the phone, still looks fresh out-of-the-box.
I'd like to understand Apple's position regarding this... did they build the device with the idea that a screen protector would be a good idea or unnecessary?
clearly it is going to provide some level of protection... but in the design did they calculate a degree of hardness in the screen that should withstand normal usage (not dropping and sliding dirt or rocky/grit across it)?
thank you
All manufacturers design there product with durability and functionality in mind. Yes. Apple attempted to make a fully durable product. The reality is, however, everything can be scratched and broken. Even Gorilla-Glass can be scratched. Even with the fact that apple designs product with durability in mind, a screen protector is still a worth while investment.
The glass on the iphone 4s is extremely strong - I watched a demo where the guy in the shop pressed really hard with a key on the glass and did not do any damage to it. So really you don't need a screen protector.
However, I would be very annoyed if the glass do chipped or scratched in any way so I have always used a screen protector - I am also quite a hard user of the phone.
Unfortunately, there are a lot of very poor screen protectors about and they do reduce the visibility and/or sensitivity of the touch-screen. Having tried many on the market (and I mean many), the best one by far is made by Power Support. These are sold in Apple Stores and work very well. Once it has been carefully put on, you would not know that it is there other than the fact that your screen is now has a bit more of a matte finish (which is better as it reduces reflection). In terms of touch sensitivity, you really would not know that it is there. These protectors are not cheap but then again, neither is your iPhone. They also last a long time. Mine has now been on my iPhone for over 1 year and it does not show any signs of wear. If you want a reallly rugged screen protector then use one from Invisible Shield - more robust but not quite as neat as the Power Support one.
do i need a screen protector
