PRS-650 650 and screen protector

bluesnews · 09-18-2010, 09:03 PM

Is anyone using a screen protector with their sony 650 reader?

I am not sure how the screen protectors will effect the infrared beams on top of the screen.

Thanks

Man Eating Duck · 09-21-2010, 02:54 PM

I have no idea whether a screen protector would interfer with the touchscreen. It'll almost certainly detract significantly from the visual quality of the screen by adding glare or murkiness, which makes the point of getting an E-Ink device somewhat moot.

I know this doesn't answer your question, but I'd consider getting/making a cover instead. I have an invisibleshield on my touchphone, it works well, but I would never put something like that on my reader. The screen is designed to withstand regular use of a stylus or finger, a soft cover will add very little bulk to your device, and it doesn't hamper you in everyday use.

A tip: I usually keep my reader in a soft cover in my jacket or backpack pocket while travelling, then I'll just fish out the reader while leaving the cover in the pocket. I basically employ the cover as a lining for wherever I keep the reader while not using it. This subtracts about 2 seconds total from a single reading session when I replace the device in my pocket.

I've never been in a situation were the screen was in danger of being scratched while reading, even when being jostled around standing on a full bus

yegon · 09-21-2010, 04:00 PM

Out of curiousity, how susceptible to dirt (via fingers) are the touch screens? My previous reader was a trusty 505, the screen of which I rarely touched. I'm not not afraid of damage to my 650, but I'm a little concerned that it'll show signs of dirt with with repeated use of the touch screen, especially since theres no layer on it.

09-18-2010, 09:03 PM	#1
bluesnews Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: sony 505	650 and screen protector Is anyone using a screen protector with their sony 650 reader? I am not sure how the screen protectors will effect the infrared beams on top of the screen. Thanks

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09-21-2010, 02:54 PM	#2
Man Eating Duck Addict Posts: 254 Karma: 69786 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oslo, Norway Device: Kobo Aura, Sony PRS-650	I have no idea whether a screen protector would interfer with the touchscreen. It'll almost certainly detract significantly from the visual quality of the screen by adding glare or murkiness, which makes the point of getting an E-Ink device somewhat moot. I know this doesn't answer your question, but I'd consider getting/making a cover instead. I have an invisibleshield on my touchphone, it works well, but I would never put something like that on my reader. The screen is designed to withstand regular use of a stylus or finger, a soft cover will add very little bulk to your device, and it doesn't hamper you in everyday use. A tip: I usually keep my reader in a soft cover in my jacket or backpack pocket while travelling, then I'll just fish out the reader while leaving the cover in the pocket. I basically employ the cover as a lining for wherever I keep the reader while not using it. This subtracts about 2 seconds total from a single reading session when I replace the device in my pocket. I've never been in a situation were the screen was in danger of being scratched while reading, even when being jostled around standing on a full bus

09-21-2010, 04:00 PM	#3
yegon Connoisseur Posts: 51 Karma: 2079258 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Sony PRS 505	Out of curiousity, how susceptible to dirt (via fingers) are the touch screens? My previous reader was a trusty 505, the screen of which I rarely touched. I'm not not afraid of damage to my 650, but I'm a little concerned that it'll show signs of dirt with with repeated use of the touch screen, especially since theres no layer on it.

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