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Screen protectors/films: Do they affect the display?

NealJ777

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I never had a screen protector on my iPod Touch 3G, but I'm considering it for my 4G. Does a screen protector affect the display in anyway? (make it dimmer or have any other affect on the display?)

Thank you :)
Neal
 

jumpman2033

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Crystal ones will not (best options would be power support, or SGP). I think the majority of the other ones will at least a little. The only downside to crystal ones is that they are fingerprints and oil magnets.

I personally use power support anti-glares for my iphone. it takes away from the screen a little, but no fingerprints or oil spots. But if you are only interested in screen clarity, then Crystal protectors are the way to go.
 

omgabunny

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I can also vouch for the sgp crystal cover. I haven't noticed and screen quality loss since putting it on.
 

yoonice

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Has anyone tried the SGP's steinheil ultra crystal protection film for premium matte yet?
 

Slyfi

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the only effects ive ever experienced are the one of protection and the unfortunate slight (very very very very slight) bluring of the screen
 

NealJ777

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I just wanted to update this thread. I ended up going with BodyGuardz. I didn't trust myself to install it correctly, so I went past a kiosk in the mall. I turned off the iPod and didn't touch it for about 18 hours. I didn't want to risk messing up the install.

I had the "full wrap" (front and back) install and I love it. It's been about a week now and you can hardly tell that it's there. The only way you can really "tell" is when you are swiping because you can feel the BodyGuardz material.

I have the KeyRing Rewards app installed and I haven't had a chance to see if the BodyGuardz has any effect.
 

ohhaipatrick

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whats a great privacy screen? i had the ifrogz one but i wasnt happy with it, i would like one with more then one in the pack