Welcome to the Daily Edition club. I have not found any screen protector that does not produce a noticeable reduction in print clarity. If you find one that doesn't let us all know. As far as skins go here is my opinion. Pro is you can make your reader have just the color and texture you want. Con is paying for something of no utilitarian benefit. Replacement stylus? I assume that one could be obtained from Sony (the expensive option) or anything of similar shape and size would do. My experience is that I hardly ever make use of the stylus.