Should I use a screen protector on my iPhone?

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Should I use a screen protector on my iPhone?

I currently have an anti-glare screen protector on my iPhone. I just put it on my iPhone last week, when I got my iPhone, and is really nice to protect from scratches, but the crispness of the screen isn't so good. It makes the icons so much lighter, and it just doesn't look very appealing. It also defeats the purpose of retina-display. When I put of the screen protector, I just got really lucky and I didn't have any bubbles, which would stink if I take off my screen protector, then decide I like it better with a protector, and have to re-apply another one. I'm torn apart between taking off the screen protector and leaving it on. I'm asking Apple communities to let me know what they do with their screen and why.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1

Posted on Mar 21, 2014 5:16 PM

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modular747

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Mar 21, 2014 5:19 PM in response to CBennett2498

Why would it matter what anyone else does?? All things in life have trade-offs. It's a matter of personal taste and priorities.

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CBennett2498 Author

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Mar 21, 2014 5:24 PM in response to modular747

I just want to know if people had past experiences when they didn't have a screen protector and it scratched, or if they use a fully protective case with a built in screen protector etc.

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kb1951

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Mar 21, 2014 5:22 PM in response to CBennett2498

I like a screen protector on my phone. You will find options on both sides. It really is up to you what you want to do.

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modular747

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Mar 21, 2014 5:34 PM in response to CBennett2498

That would depend on how carefully you handle the phone and the environment you use it.

For example, if you shove the phone into a pocket with keys, change, and sandy dirt, there's a good chance it will get scratched eventually.

Even so, some people don't mind some scratches, others are obsessive about keeping it pristine. Some can't stand the look and feel of screen protectors, which always have some effect on viewing and can reduce touch sensitivity. Also, there are many types - crystal clear, anti-fingerprint, anti-glare, privacy etc, all of which appear different...

In the end, it's a question only you can answer.

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CBennett2498 Author

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Mar 21, 2014 5:37 PM in response to modular747

I definitely could not handle a scratch in my screen, it must stay prestine. Also having a screen protector makes the screen quality decrease substantially, which is not prestine either.

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