03-03-2003, 09:00 PM
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Executive Editor
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PDAJunkie Screen Protector Shout-Out
"My Toshiba e740 is my life...With my life contained in this shiny metallic object, common sense stresses that you must protect this investment. I use a case from HandHeld Planet to protect my Toshiba e740 from scratches. The next logical step to protecting your investment is, of course, a screen protector. If you wish to keep your PDA in tip-top condition, you need to take measures and make sacrifices to prevent the screen from getting scratched. Naturally, I began seeking out screen protector options for my beloved PDA. I have had previous experience with the G2s from PDA Screen Protectors.com and it was not pleasant. While they were crystal clear, and caused absolutely no decrease in the clarity and brightness of the PDA's screen, they were a pain to install. I tackled with the screen protector for over half an hour, attempting to get it lodged under the sides of the PDA casing, and it resulted in a creased and ruined screen protector. From then forward, I vouched never to get a screen protector of the sort (being one that slides under the sides of the screen.) After researching some more, it became clear to me that there were three prime choices. Pocket PC Tech's WriteShields, Brando's Screen Protectors, and BoxWave's ClearTouches. Their prices vary, as does their performance. How do they stack up? Read on..."
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03-03-2003, 10:02 PM
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Thinker
Join Date: Jun 2006
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A must-read review for anyone who is considering getting a screen protector. I suppose one could say that it would have been nice to include WriteRights or one of those 10 for $10 types, but the review was already 5,000 words! I've never seen a more more detailed and thorough review on screen protectors.
It's very rare to find someone who has extensively tested three rather expensive screen protectors. Most people buy one and stick to it. Of the three tested, I've only used the WriteShields myself and feel no need to try anything else. IMO, they rock!
One thing that is puzzling to me is why some people don't use a screen protector at all. Personally, I'd be scared to death everytime I touched my stylus to the screen!
Thanks for the great review...
Mike
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03-03-2003, 10:16 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Good review.
I'll probably bite the bullet and order some WriteShields once I have gone through my package of Fellowes WriteRights.
I don't recommend the WriteRights. They are inexpensive, which is nice. I think I paid $22 Canadian (about $14 US) for a pack of 12 at Staples. I also think they are quite clear compared to many protectors since they don't have a non-glare surface. BUT, they don't come with anything other than the protector (and a cardboard credit-card like applicator), and they scratch really easily.
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03-03-2003, 10:21 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Sep 2002
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Originally Posted by MPSmith
One thing that is puzzling to me is why some people don't use a screen protector at all. Personally, I'd be scared to death everytime I touched my stylus to the screen!
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I think that really depends on the screen. My Aero 1530 has been used pretty heavily for years (by me before my iPAQs and by my girlfriend since then) with no screen protector and there are no scratches on the screen at all. Screens are designed to be used without screen protectors.
The big reason I use a screen protector now is that I want to preserve the resale value of my 3970 as best I can.
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03-03-2003, 10:32 PM
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Thinker
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Originally Posted by kfluet
Screens are designed to be used without screen protectors.
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If you mean all screens are designed to be used without screen protectors, I disagree. Dell sells screen protectors as an accessory for the Axim. Of course I can't speak for every screen (eg, I've never used an Aero before).
Why someone would take a chance with a delicate and expensive item like a screen is beyond me, but if it works for you - go for it! :wink:
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03-03-2003, 10:42 PM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2003
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I'm a bit surprised that NuShields weren't one of the products tested. A lot of people prefer these over the sticky type of screen protector.
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03-03-2003, 10:53 PM
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5000+ Posts? I Should OWN This Site!
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From the discussion at the bottom of the article:
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Originally Posted by ctmagnus
I was mildly impressed with iConcepts' protectors, after having used WriteShields for a while. Very easy (imo) to apply/remove, but with some glare and they do scratch fairly easily. But they're cheap (money-wise)!
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I find iConcepts to be better quality than WriteRights. I got some for Christmas and they can be bought at London Drugs.
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03-03-2003, 11:21 PM
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Philosopher
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by MPSmith
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Originally Posted by kfluet
Screens are designed to be used without screen protectors.
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If you mean all screens are designed to be used without screen protectors, I disagree. Dell sells screen protectors as an accessory for the Axim. Of course I can't speak for every screen (eg, I've never used an Aero before).
Why someone would take a chance with a delicate and expensive item like a screen is beyond me, but if it works for you - go for it! :wink: |
HP sold screen protectors for the Jornada 540 series. I found they worked better than other brands on my 548 and I always used one. When the 560 series came out HP didn't offer a screen protector. One of the Jornada marketing people told me the difference in the screen made it difficult to create a screen protector that wouldn't negatively affect my 568's screen sensitivity and response.
I've tried WriteRights designed for the 560 but I didn't like them. Right now I'm not using anything. You can see slight scratches -- sort of a hazy area -- down in the area where I write using the Letter Recognizer. But I'm not really sure what to use on model.
One hugh advantage Jornadas have in screen protection is their hard, flip-up screen cover. I with some of the newer models offered one.
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03-03-2003, 11:45 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Originally Posted by dlangton
I'm a bit surprised that NuShields weren't one of the products tested. A lot of people prefer these over the sticky type of screen protector.
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If that's one of the kind that slides under the case around the screen, the author said specifically that he didn't want to use that kind anymore because they were too hard to install.
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03-04-2003, 12:00 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 145
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I am glad you all like the review! It is very pleasing to see that the effort spent writing this article have not been in vain. Now, on to the next review... :lol:
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