What is up with IPhone Screen protection?

[salscott]

I am soon buying the Iphone, but am curiuos why I don't see much in the way of screen protection for the new G? Has the screen improved so much that it doesn't need protection? Are the mirror screens that I saw a year ago no longer necessary? I see a ton of cases, but almost no screen protection and wanted to find out why.
I wanted to also ask specifically about the case to buy. I have read about the best/most popular 5 cases, maybe I can give some thoughts on exactly what I want and get better advice.
I am looking for the nice spongey type cover that also can be clipped (either on belt or shorts if working out).
Thanks in advance....

 

[Jeremy]

http://forum.theiphoneblog.com/all-iphone-accessories/165754-screen-protectors.html

 

[jhamilton3]

The iPhone has a great screen to begin with.. very hard to scratch.

But you can't go wrong with the Anti-Glare Screen Protector by Power Support. Solid product.

 

[Vita Alex]

Has the screen improved so much that it doesn't need protection?

Even if it doesn't, it's a good idea to protect it. Just for your own peace of mind

 

[ericUT]

The iPhone has a great screen to begin with.. very hard to scratch.

But you can't go wrong with the Anti-Glare Screen Protector by Power Support. Solid product.

+1 I've gone through 4 of these since I got my original.

 

[zigzagg]

I hate screen protector. You get bubbles no matter what. Try buying a case with a built-in screen guard.

 

[BLu]

I hate screen protector. You get bubbles no matter what. Try buying a case with a built-in screen guard.

No bubbles here whatsoever. PS anti-glare been on my 3GS since July and it's flawless. I'd highly recommend it to anyone who wants a fingerprint-free iPhone (and doesn't mind sacrificing a little clarity).
Just be SUPER clean at install and make sure it's straight!

 

[bamf-hacker]

I hate screen protector. You get bubbles no matter what. Try buying a case with a built-in screen guard.

I have no bubbles on my screen. The trick is to use a clean area and take your time. I also used the scotch tape trick to remove any dirt that left a bubble on the screen.

 

[Tory Kong]

iPhone screen is solid, no need to bubbles. Take it carefully its enough

 

[sting7k]

IMO the iPhone has never needed screen protection. The glass is very resistant to scratches. If you impact it hard enough to crack no plastic shield is going to stop it from cracking.

 

[Hack-My-i]

I hate screen protector. You get bubbles no matter what. Try buying a case with a built-in screen guard.

no youre wrong! U get bubbles using the cheap plastic screen protectors vendors sell at the mall or the ones u buy on ebaY,...i have the mirror screen protector and love it!!! No bubbles whatsoever!

 

[iBoxtaboy]

I don't see a need for a screen protector on the 3Gs. I love that it has that coating that repels smudges.

 

[Hack-My-i]

I don't see a need for a screen protector on the 3Gs. I love that it has that coating that repels smudges.

maybe u dont need one, but it wont hurt to add additional protection

 

[amorok]

Meh, I use one. My phone sits in my pocket with my lighter, keys and change all the time. Jesus phone might be badass, but it's expensive enough that I'm not taking any chances. And if you do it right you won't have bubbles.

 

[ed_423]

a protector is cool, but not necessary, and its hard as hell to install perfectly with no bubbles.

 

[Hack-My-i]

Not if u have a good one Ed...its very easy...but the ebaY ones are the diffcult ones

 

[jennifer_im]

I am not used to screen protector. Take iPhone carefully its enough and that's okay.

 

[OMGbrandon]

Idk, i take care of my 3gs pocket specific and managed 2 scratches already.. lol

 

[Hack-My-i]

soon as you run a key across your screen by accident, u will wish u had a screen protector...mines saved my iPhone quite a few times, not to mention, a nice case is a great addition to go along with it

 

[Rockybulldog]

Adding a quality screen protector is not a problem at all.. I use the power support anti glare screen protector... Great move to make if u plan on using ur phone as a gps