Do Touch Screens Scratch Easily
Aug 21, 2010 at 5:33 PM Post #3 of 19
It depends on the quality of the display as far as how easily they'll scratch, but yes, it's a surface, and if you rub in against other surfaces over time you'll get marks, scuffs and scratches. I baby my stuff, so with my iPhone I use a Bodyguardz invisible skin over the whole thing. It's excellent.
 
Aug 21, 2010 at 5:37 PM Post #4 of 19
I second the screen protectors. I have a matte finish one on my Cowon J3 and it's great. I got a pack from Steinheil (well my dad did, anyways), their anti-fingerprint screen protectors really do work great. It kills a lot of glare on the screen out in the sun too.
 
Aug 21, 2010 at 11:15 PM Post #5 of 19
Depends on the screen/player. I have an unprotected iPod Touch that I used to use screen protectors on that I've found is highly resistant to scratches. Since taking the screen protector off for good many months ago, I've yet to see a single scratch.
 
The irony here is that I took the screen protector off to replace it because it was scratched.
 
Aug 21, 2010 at 11:17 PM Post #6 of 19
Maybe your touch would have gotten a nice scratch on it if you didn't have it on :p I generally use some kind of protector just in case. It's cheap and not too hard to put it on. I'm definitely getting one if or when I get the J3
 
Aug 21, 2010 at 11:32 PM Post #7 of 19


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rawrster said:
Maybe your touch would have gotten a nice scratch on it if you didn't have it on :p I generally use some kind of protector just in case. It's cheap and not too hard to put it on. I'm definitely getting one if or when I get the J3
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Perhaps, but I don't really think I've subjected my Touch to any less abuse than it received before I took the screen protector off but you never know. Maybe I've been babying it subconsciously because I know it lacks a screen protector now.
 
Then again, the screen is made of glass and glass has been shown to be rather durable when it comes to its usage as a screen on a portable player so I'm sure that a lot of the reason it has remained unscratched thus far is because of that (whereas the screen protectors I was using were of course plastic)
 
Aug 21, 2010 at 11:49 PM Post #8 of 19
Depends on the touchscreen. Capacitive touchscreens like that on the iPod Touch has a thick slab of glass over it, so they're well-protected. A lot of resistive screens don't, and are more vulnerable to scratching.  
 
Aug 21, 2010 at 11:51 PM Post #9 of 19
It depends on the screen. I have an iPhone4 that I toss in my pocket without a case or a screen protector. I've picked up a few scuffs on the stainless sides, but the screen is as good as new.
 
Aug 22, 2010 at 2:29 AM Post #11 of 19
Meh, depends on how well you treat them. I never use them and I've never had any problems. I don't plan on getting one for my Galaxy S but I'm going to keep it in a leather cable that's coming in the mail. 
 
If you can get screen protectors then go for it; no reason to avoid extra protection. 
 
Aug 22, 2010 at 8:51 AM Post #13 of 19
Well I do see those cracked screens on the iphone or itouch some people are using :p I'm amazed it still works at that point.
 
Aug 22, 2010 at 12:37 PM Post #14 of 19
The glass they use for touch screens these days, at least on Zunes, is harder than the metal they use in keys. 
 
Aug 22, 2010 at 1:54 PM Post #15 of 19
If you're really concerned, get a Zagg Invisible Shield. I have one on my cell phone which gets put in my pocket with my keys and I haven't had any problems. If you do get a Zagg, make sure you read the instructions thoroughly and carefully on how to apply it. Also watch as many YouTube videos you can find. Zagg shelds have to be applied carefully and will look like crap when first put on, but after a couple of days they clear up as the excess moisture dries and any bubbles go away.
 
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