Screen Protector for PRS-505?

T.W.G · 03-25-2008, 01:07 PM

Hi,

I recently ordered a PRS-505 in silver and I'm very happy with it :-)

But: How do you protect your screens except with the cover?!

Does anybody use a screen protector like a film on PDAs??

thanks

HarryT · 03-25-2008, 01:10 PM

You honestly don't need a screen protector. The machine doesn't have a touch sensitive screen, so there's no stylus to scratch it. The screen is made of a very tough plastic, which is pretty resistant to scratches. All you'll get on it are a few fingerprints, which a "microfibre" cleaning cloth gets off beautifully.

NatCh · 03-25-2008, 01:13 PM

One fellow mentioned shrink wrapping his, and cutting holes for the power, etc. connections.

Some folks have used the Invisible Shield product to good effect (I use their product on my phone, but not my Reader). The only question I'd have with that is glare, and that's different levels of concern for different folks.

My experiences agree with Harry: I haven't really found necessary -- just keep pointy things away from it.

MickeyC · 03-25-2008, 02:43 PM

I've got an MEdge Leisure cover that has a clear plastic front cover that protects the screen and is especially useful at the gym, beach, boat etc. I use it on the treadmill and it's easy to read through and also turn pages, atc. Cost about $40. Available at www.buymedge.com

sirmaru · 03-25-2008, 07:59 PM

I keep my 505 in a plastic baggy all the time except when I am reading from it. I also use the original plastic sheet which came with it to store between the covers when I close them.

Ervserver · 03-25-2008, 09:23 PM

all this time I thought the screen was glass

HarryT · 03-26-2008, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ervserver

all this time I thought the screen was glass

The "real" screen - the bit which actually displays the images - is indeed glass, and is rather delicate (this is what breaks if you drop your Reader!). On top of that is quite a thick layer of hard plastic - that's what you see on the outside.

DrMoze · 03-27-2008, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sirmaru

I keep my 505 in a plastic baggy all the time except when I am reading from it. I also use the original plastic sheet which came with it to store between the covers when I close them.

I only keep my Reader in a plastic baggy (ziplocked with the air sucked out) when I read int he steamroom. Works great for that!

T.W.G · 03-28-2008, 01:11 PM

thank you for your replies!

I think I'm gonna look for one of the m-edge jackets. Seems to be a good choice!

PDAToday · 04-17-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrMoze

I only keep my Reader in a plastic baggy (ziplocked with the air sucked out) when I read int he steamroom. Works great for that!

A steam room as in the kind you would find at a Golds Gym? How is it holding up? I am surprised that it can survive in that harsh of an environment with only a zip lock baggie protecting it.

--bill

03-25-2008, 01:07 PM	#1
T.W.G Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 12034 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: prs-505	Screen Protector for PRS-505? Hi, I recently ordered a PRS-505 in silver and I'm very happy with it :-) But: How do you protect your screens except with the cover?! Does anybody use a screen protector like a film on PDAs?? thanks

03-25-2008, 07:59 PM	#5
sirmaru Wizard Posts: 2,426 Karma: 6561538 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Kindle PW 2013, HDX 2013, Galaxy S5 2014	Preserving Sony 505 screen I keep my 505 in a plastic baggy all the time except when I am reading from it. I also use the original plastic sheet which came with it to store between the covers when I close them.

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03-25-2008, 01:10 PM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You honestly don't need a screen protector. The machine doesn't have a touch sensitive screen, so there's no stylus to scratch it. The screen is made of a very tough plastic, which is pretty resistant to scratches. All you'll get on it are a few fingerprints, which a "microfibre" cleaning cloth gets off beautifully.

03-25-2008, 01:13 PM	#3
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	One fellow mentioned shrink wrapping his, and cutting holes for the power, etc. connections. Some folks have used the Invisible Shield product to good effect (I use their product on my phone, but not my Reader). The only question I'd have with that is glare, and that's different levels of concern for different folks. My experiences agree with Harry: I haven't really found necessary -- just keep pointy things away from it.

03-25-2008, 02:43 PM	#4
MickeyC Grand Sorcerer Posts: 16,732 Karma: 12185114 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida Device: iPhone 6 plus, Sony T1, iPad 3	I've got an MEdge Leisure cover that has a clear plastic front cover that protects the screen and is especially useful at the gym, beach, boat etc. I use it on the treadmill and it's easy to read through and also turn pages, atc. Cost about $40. Available at www.buymedge.com

03-25-2008, 09:23 PM	#6
Ervserver Wizard Posts: 2,624 Karma: 1008294 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Iowa, USA Device: Nook Simple Touch	all this time I thought the screen was glass

03-28-2008, 01:11 PM	#9
T.W.G Connoisseur Posts: 59 Karma: 12034 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: prs-505	thank you for your replies! I think I'm gonna look for one of the m-edge jackets. Seems to be a good choice!

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