Anyone NOT using a screen protector?

InnerChild · Thread Author #1 01-31-2012, 09:20 AM

Are any of you using the 9850 without a screen protector? If so, how is the screen holding up against scratches?

Thachoc1 · #2 01-31-2012, 09:59 AM

I got a couple of hairline scratches so I put one on, I recently took it off tho. I'd say its susceptible tho. I definitely suggest using one, cuz you never know.

1magine · #3 01-31-2012, 10:05 AM

It's a plastic screen. It will scratch. Use a good protector, and don't listen to any ignorant fool who just wants to be a RIM cheerleader and cares nothing about your loss. Little worse than a BB screen with lots of tiny scratches in it.

up488 · #4 01-31-2012, 10:42 AM

I didn't use one until I dropped my 9860 on the ground and it took a huge chip out of the screen. Luckily the phone was going back the next day as it was faulty and being replaced. Needless to say as soon as I got the replacement on went the screen protector. I don't like them but not willing to take the chance.

frannip · #5 01-31-2012, 11:03 AM

I actually don't use a screen protector. I wear earrings and still have had no issues with the screen scratching. Not even a small one. I do have a gel skin on and have dropped it a few times too. Still no scratches.

Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones

osubass1 · #6 01-31-2012, 11:25 AM

i have the 9860 and haven't put a screen protector on it.

it's got some really tiny scratches, but nothing terrible.

blackberry-unlocking710 · #7 01-31-2012, 11:33 AM

I'm also not using any screen protector with my Blackberry.

InnerChild · Thread Author #8 01-31-2012, 11:57 AM

Thanks for all your replies. Knowing the 9850 screen was plastic, I put one on it the day I got the phone, along with a BB case. I would really prefer not to since it does dull the display a bit. Guess I'll keep it on there, at least until the last few months before my upgrade way down the road.

Cheers to all!

Mike_Luchia · #9 01-31-2012, 12:07 PM

I've only had the one on the Otterbox defender but have now taken that off. I would only put a screen protector on if it is full screen and a matte finish for outside use. Any suggestions? I've been able to find a few full screen protectors but one are matte finish.

fred1266 · #10 01-31-2012, 12:15 PM

no scratches on mine, i use the trackpad most of the time so i don't have to touch screen

vbuckjr · #11 01-31-2012, 12:52 PM

I don't use a screen protector, I do have a the Shell/Holster combo from Verizon so the screen is protected when in the holster. I have had the phone for 5 months with no problems always use the holster to carry the phone. I am one who doesn't like having a phone in his pocket so prefer the holster. I had a Storm 2 for 2 years with no screen protector but used a holster and it looked just about brand new when I sold it.

III 4U2NV III · #12 01-31-2012, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frannip

I actually don't use a screen protector. I wear earrings and still have had no issues with the screen scratching. Not even a small one. I do have a gel skin on and have dropped it a few times too. Still no scratches.

Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones

Took me a second to figure out the earrings. I rarely hold the phone to talk so I had to think about it for a second, lol. I too have earrings and never thought about it scratching my screen. I've had a screen protector since day one and scratches is one less thing I have to worry about.

Guibs · #13 01-31-2012, 12:58 PM

so for those who use one. Is there one that you recommand. on the crackberry shop, there seem to be only 2 options.

Berknip · #14 01-31-2012, 01:22 PM

I don't have one, and yes there are some scratches. Not enough to bother me, but this is likely to be the last in a very long line of blackberries that I carry anyway.