Tablet Nook Tablet's Screen Scratch Resistance

polbit · 12-23-2011, 12:25 PM

From talking to the B&N reps I understand that Nook Tablet does not have a Gorilla Glass screen. I want to get one for my wife as an upgrade for her original Nook, but I'm really concerned about the scratch resistance of the screen. All tablets I've owned recently have had Gorilla Glass, so I wanted to get some input from current owners - how is your screen?

afv011 · 12-23-2011, 01:02 PM

I see no reason to worry.

polbit · 12-23-2011, 01:06 PM

This has nothing to do with the scratch resistance.

afv011 · 12-23-2011, 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by polbit

This has nothing to do with the scratch resistance.

You're welcome, by the way.

I have only had the tablet for about a month, but the screen is as new. Same for my nook color, which I have had for over a year.

Marseille · 12-30-2011, 02:25 PM

My screen is fine, but I have every intention of buying some screen protectors (right now I'm just waiting to make sure my preferred protector doesn't go on some new year's sale the day after I buy it).

It probably doesn't need it. But I like to err on the side of caution, and probably would even if I did have gorilla glass. I live in a very dusty area and had a very unfortunate incident 10 years ago where a piece of dust stuck to the tip of my stylus, marring my otherwise pristine screen for life. Screen's are hardier now than back in those days, but why risk it?

RAH · 01-03-2012, 09:08 AM

I have a Color Nook (not the Tablet), but I can tell you that the Color's screen is much more usable with the B&N screen-protector over it. It gives it a slightly more matte finish and makes it much easier to glide you finger over it for various operations like pinching and swiping. Plus it cuts down a lot on the fingerprints.

I don't know anything about Gorilla Glass, but the B&N screen-protector is great, at least on the Color. (I don't use it on the Touch, by the way, since its screen is already perfect, IMHO).

rjpawlak · 01-07-2012, 04:22 PM

I purchased the Caseen Glareshatter screenguard for mine, and I would say my experience is similar to RAH's - I feel it improves readability. You sacrifice a tiny bit of clarity, but it really cuts back on screen reflections and has a nice smooth feel.

Bob

Waynester · 01-09-2012, 08:01 PM

I use the ZAGG screen protection sheets on all of my gadgets. Its space age product developed for NASA. It also comes with a warranty.

tubemonkey · 01-09-2012, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by afv011

I see no reason to worry.

Wow! Cool drop test

jhempel24 · 01-10-2012, 01:03 AM

that made me nervous LOL

tubemonkey · 01-10-2012, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jhempel24

that made me nervous LOL

Try this

12-23-2011, 12:25 PM	#1
polbit Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 29488 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Keller, TX Device: Kindle 4, Kindle HDX 8.9, Yoga 2 Pro	Nook Tablet's Screen Scratch Resistance From talking to the B&N reps I understand that Nook Tablet does not have a Gorilla Glass screen. I want to get one for my wife as an upgrade for her original Nook, but I'm really concerned about the scratch resistance of the screen. All tablets I've owned recently have had Gorilla Glass, so I wanted to get some input from current owners - how is your screen?

01-07-2012, 04:22 PM	#7
rjpawlak Enthusiast Posts: 44 Karma: 48432 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Nook STR and Nook Tablet	Caseen also good... I purchased the Caseen Glareshatter screenguard for mine, and I would say my experience is similar to RAH's - I feel it improves readability. You sacrifice a tiny bit of clarity, but it really cuts back on screen reflections and has a nice smooth feel. Bob

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afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,964 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	I see no reason to worry.

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polbit Connoisseur Posts: 56 Karma: 29488 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Keller, TX Device: Kindle 4, Kindle HDX 8.9, Yoga 2 Pro	This has nothing to do with the scratch resistance.

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Marseille Guru Posts: 687 Karma: 5700000 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: kindle	My screen is fine, but I have every intention of buying some screen protectors (right now I'm just waiting to make sure my preferred protector doesn't go on some new year's sale the day after I buy it). It probably doesn't need it. But I like to err on the side of caution, and probably would even if I did have gorilla glass. I live in a very dusty area and had a very unfortunate incident 10 years ago where a piece of dust stuck to the tip of my stylus, marring my otherwise pristine screen for life. Screen's are hardier now than back in those days, but why risk it?

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RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	I have a Color Nook (not the Tablet), but I can tell you that the Color's screen is much more usable with the B&N screen-protector over it. It gives it a slightly more matte finish and makes it much easier to glide you finger over it for various operations like pinching and swiping. Plus it cuts down a lot on the fingerprints. I don't know anything about Gorilla Glass, but the B&N screen-protector is great, at least on the Color. (I don't use it on the Touch, by the way, since its screen is already perfect, IMHO).

01-09-2012, 08:01 PM	#8
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jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	that made me nervous LOL

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