Screen Protector, do you use it?

norweger · 02-12-2021, 07:40 AM

I got a screen protector with my Onyx Boox Note3, but so far I haven't put it on, as it looks glossy. If you got a screen protector with yours, have you used it, and are you happy with it?

ottischwenk · 02-12-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by norweger

I got a screen protector with my Onyx Boox Note3, but so far I haven't put it on, as it looks glossy. If you got a screen protector with yours, have you used it, and are you happy with it?

I have not been able to mount them bubble-free on my devices and therefore use my devices without them.

norweger · 02-12-2021, 01:02 PM

Appreciated!

hobnail · 02-12-2021, 02:46 PM

The last screen protector I bought and used was for the Nintendo Switch. My ereaders have flip covers so for me that's good enough. Likewise for my phone and tablet, I always buy a case/cover for it that has a flip cover. The idea of not having flip covers gives me the willies because when I want it with me I toss them in my backpack when I go out and there's all kinds of stuff in there that could scratch them. I used to be a bit obsessive about using them but they've fallen by the wayside for me.

.kai · 02-12-2021, 04:45 PM

I did not put a screen protector on my Max 3 (even though the shop where I got it from was so nice as to include a free protector when they shipped the Max 3).

So I have been using my Max without protector quite a lot for half a year now and my experience is two-fold:

On the bright side, the wear is minimal and I am happy with the feel to the stylus on the (non-glossy) screen. So I'm happy with my decision.

On the other side, I am always a little nervous about scratches (for example: I do not let my kids draw on my Max) and I'm careful not to apply too much pressure, though I'm determined to be "fine" with it should I scratch it someday. It's meant to be used after all.

hope this helps
kai

mashkanevesta · 04-07-2021, 11:46 AM

I do not use it on my Boox Note Air

dnastase · 04-07-2021, 12:34 PM

I didn't apply the included screen protector either. I have the Nova 3 color and it's already darker than the non-color version don't want to add another layer. Also I *love* the feeling of the pen on the screen, I don't want to change that experience to worse.
And yes, it's hard to apply w/out bubbles so not even going there.
In general I don't apply screen protectors to my devices; by nature I take good care of them and where I feel like they are liable to be scratched (like a reader in a backpack) I buy covers/cases (which I have for Nova 3).
So far I didn't have any incident of scratched screen (God forbid a cracked one :scared: )

rfog · 04-10-2021, 03:11 AM

Just got my Nova 3 yesterday and I'm thinking I'm not going to use the included screen protector.

menpe · 04-10-2021, 03:46 AM

A simple flip cover was more than enough for years in my backpack.

Question Mark · 04-10-2021, 11:01 AM

I installed a screen protector on my original Note after noticing some micro scratches on the screen as I tend to press fairly hard when I write or draw. However, I couldn't do a bubble-free installation of the screen protector. Luckily, the bubbles are small and don't affect the usability of the device.

Didn't apply a screen protector to either my Note Pro or my Nova Pro as they have a harder screen which doesn't seem to need it.

Will not be applying the screen protector that cam with my Nova 3 Color as the screen is already dark enough without adding another layer. Also the screen face seems similar to my Nova Pro so I don't think It will need it.

I do, however, always get covers for my ereaders so that I can feel confident when stuffing them into a bag full of various other objects.

QuillBoox · 04-11-2021, 05:01 AM

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Originally Posted by hobnail

The last screen protector I bought and used was for the Nintendo Switch. My ereaders have flip covers so for me that's good enough. Likewise for my phone and tablet, I always buy a case/cover for it that has a flip cover. The idea of not having flip covers gives me the willies because when I want it with me I toss them in my backpack when I go out and there's all kinds of stuff in there that could scratch them. I used to be a bit obsessive about using them but they've fallen by the wayside for me.

Hi, I resume this old thread cause I want use a screen protector but I'm also having problems with the screen protector of my Onyx Air, the one included in the package is really worth it and after reading about the problems here and elsewhere, I even tried to apply it in the bathroom after having saturated the room with steam but nothing ...applying it without bubbles is impossible (and besides it is really smooth and does not give the paper effect at all).

I learned through another forum that Doodroo (they make the best paper effect film for ipad) just released one for Onyx Air but I can't find it on their site ... someone has had the opportunity to try it or has the product link?

xxtraloud · 04-21-2021, 04:24 AM

I have a screen protector, with a few small bubbles. On such an expensive device I prefer the peace of mind of having it!

hel · 08-17-2021, 03:29 PM

i've installed an original screen protector on Nova 3 color, but there were some bubbles which I just hated, also I hate writing experience with that protector and since screen already quite dark, I just removed it. But then I started worry about screen because I really like to use my Nova as notepad. I've ended up with paper like screen protector for ipad mini. I've just cut it a bit, and that's much better: no bubbles, scribbling more paper like, and also there is no reflection at all now.

02-12-2021, 07:40 AM	#1
norweger Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 29322 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Norway Device: Android-phone, HTC Desire Z	Screen Protector, do you use it? I got a screen protector with my Onyx Boox Note3, but so far I haven't put it on, as it looks glossy. If you got a screen protector with yours, have you used it, and are you happy with it?

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norweger Addict Posts: 224 Karma: 29322 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Norway Device: Android-phone, HTC Desire Z	Appreciated!

02-12-2021, 02:46 PM	#4
hobnail Running with scissors Posts: 1,587 Karma: 14328510 Join Date: Nov 2019 Device: none	The last screen protector I bought and used was for the Nintendo Switch. My ereaders have flip covers so for me that's good enough. Likewise for my phone and tablet, I always buy a case/cover for it that has a flip cover. The idea of not having flip covers gives me the willies because when I want it with me I toss them in my backpack when I go out and there's all kinds of stuff in there that could scratch them. I used to be a bit obsessive about using them but they've fallen by the wayside for me.

02-12-2021, 04:45 PM	#5
.kai Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2020 Device: Onyx Boox Max3, Kobo Aura ONE	I did not put a screen protector on my Max 3 (even though the shop where I got it from was so nice as to include a free protector when they shipped the Max 3). So I have been using my Max without protector quite a lot for half a year now and my experience is two-fold: On the bright side, the wear is minimal and I am happy with the feel to the stylus on the (non-glossy) screen. So I'm happy with my decision. On the other side, I am always a little nervous about scratches (for example: I do not let my kids draw on my Max) and I'm careful not to apply too much pressure, though I'm determined to be "fine" with it should I scratch it someday. It's meant to be used after all. hope this helps kai

04-07-2021, 11:46 AM	#6
mashkanevesta Junior Member Posts: 8 Karma: 10 Join Date: Apr 2021 Device: Onix Boox Note Air	I do not use it on my Boox Note Air

04-07-2021, 12:34 PM	#7
dnastase Addict Posts: 256 Karma: 432 Join Date: May 2014 Location: New York, NY Device: NG,NSTG,NST,AuraHD,OnyxT68,Lynx, BoyueT62,NGP,Aura1,Oasis,Mars	I didn't apply the included screen protector either. I have the Nova 3 color and it's already darker than the non-color version don't want to add another layer. Also I love the feeling of the pen on the screen, I don't want to change that experience to worse. And yes, it's hard to apply w/out bubbles so not even going there. In general I don't apply screen protectors to my devices; by nature I take good care of them and where I feel like they are liable to be scratched (like a reader in a backpack) I buy covers/cases (which I have for Nova 3). So far I didn't have any incident of scratched screen (God forbid a cracked one :scared: )

04-10-2021, 03:11 AM	#8
rfog Guru Posts: 696 Karma: 2383012 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Schiedam (The Netherlands) Device: Lots of eInk devices and iOS stuff	Just got my Nova 3 yesterday and I'm thinking I'm not going to use the included screen protector.

04-10-2021, 03:46 AM	#9
menpe Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 16192 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Hungary Device: Boyue Likebook P78, Onyx Boox i86HDML+	A simple flip cover was more than enough for years in my backpack.

04-10-2021, 11:01 AM	#10
Question Mark Wizard Posts: 1,419 Karma: 6513838 Join Date: Mar 2016 Device: More than I need, but not as many as I would like.	I installed a screen protector on my original Note after noticing some micro scratches on the screen as I tend to press fairly hard when I write or draw. However, I couldn't do a bubble-free installation of the screen protector. Luckily, the bubbles are small and don't affect the usability of the device. Didn't apply a screen protector to either my Note Pro or my Nova Pro as they have a harder screen which doesn't seem to need it. Will not be applying the screen protector that cam with my Nova 3 Color as the screen is already dark enough without adding another layer. Also the screen face seems similar to my Nova Pro so I don't think It will need it. I do, however, always get covers for my ereaders so that I can feel confident when stuffing them into a bag full of various other objects.

04-21-2021, 04:24 AM	#12
xxtraloud Connoisseur Posts: 96 Karma: 1000 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: DX	I have a screen protector, with a few small bubbles. On such an expensive device I prefer the peace of mind of having it!

08-17-2021, 03:29 PM	#13
hel Sorceress Posts: 169 Karma: 19604 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal Device: Kobo Libra Colour, Boox Air2&Nova 3C, Kindle, Sony, and more	i've installed an original screen protector on Nova 3 color, but there were some bubbles which I just hated, also I hate writing experience with that protector and since screen already quite dark, I just removed it. But then I started worry about screen because I really like to use my Nova as notepad. I've ended up with paper like screen protector for ipad mini. I've just cut it a bit, and that's much better: no bubbles, scribbling more paper like, and also there is no reflection at all now.

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