H2O screen protector.

Phogg · 12-01-2014, 12:19 AM

Has anyone in the US found a good matte screen protector for the H2O?

khalleron · 12-01-2014, 04:36 PM

I've been using ereaders for years, and I've never used a screen protector. The screen is glass, it can only be scratched by diamond or harder glass.

I throw them in my purse, I've never had a scratched screen. A good cover is all you need, IMO.

xtine · 12-01-2014, 09:01 PM

I actually have a tiny scratch on my H2O screen, too, despite me being very careful with it. I do use it naked, but keep it in a leather sleeve when not in use.

I've also had several e-readers before this (a Sony and 2 Kindles), all of which have survived years of use without getting scratches (no screen protectors either). The scratch on the H2O is a first for me, as I've always thought these screens are fairly sturdy.

I'm still undecided about getting a screen protector myself though, because of how it might affect screen clarity.

GeoffR · 12-01-2014, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by khalleron

I've been using ereaders for years, and I've never used a screen protector. The screen is glass, it can only be scratched by diamond or harder glass.

The screen has a glass substrate, but the e-ink and light-guide layers are on top of the glass, so the glass gives no protection from scratching.

Having said that, I have used my Glo for two years without a cover or screen protector and have never had a scratch (I do use a hard case when transporting it though), so the layers on top of the glass must be fairly hard.

jackastor · 12-02-2014, 06:40 PM

I find Matte screens to cause text to be blurred... regardless though its your call if you use one or not. There is certainly no reason not to protect your device to your fullest capabilities.

regards

Jack

Inkblot · 12-02-2014, 06:58 PM

I have several scratches on my Aura's screen. I used to carry it in my back pocket with no case or anything, and a few grains of sand or something probably scratched it. Now I use a SleepCover case, and that's getting pretty worn now too, but at least the ereader itself isn't getting more scratched. So yes, the screen will scratch.

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12-01-2014, 04:36 PM	#2
khalleron Kate Posts: 1,700 Karma: 3605799 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oregon, United States Device: MeeBook, Kobo Libra Colour	I've been using ereaders for years, and I've never used a screen protector. The screen is glass, it can only be scratched by diamond or harder glass. I throw them in my purse, I've never had a scratched screen. A good cover is all you need, IMO.

12-01-2014, 09:01 PM	#3
xtine Addict Posts: 355 Karma: 1432252 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kobo Forma	I actually have a tiny scratch on my H2O screen, too, despite me being very careful with it. I do use it naked, but keep it in a leather sleeve when not in use. I've also had several e-readers before this (a Sony and 2 Kindles), all of which have survived years of use without getting scratches (no screen protectors either). The scratch on the H2O is a first for me, as I've always thought these screens are fairly sturdy. I'm still undecided about getting a screen protector myself though, because of how it might affect screen clarity.

12-02-2014, 06:40 PM	#5
jackastor Wizard Posts: 1,847 Karma: 3212428 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: iphone stanza, kobo touch,ASUS TF300,KOBO GLO, Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Mini	I find Matte screens to cause text to be blurred... regardless though its your call if you use one or not. There is certainly no reason not to protect your device to your fullest capabilities. regards Jack

12-02-2014, 06:58 PM	#6
Inkblot Canadian and proud of it! Posts: 13 Karma: 14122 Join Date: Oct 2014 Device: Kobo Aura (N514)	I have several scratches on my Aura's screen. I used to carry it in my back pocket with no case or anything, and a few grains of sand or something probably scratched it. Now I use a SleepCover case, and that's getting pretty worn now too, but at least the ereader itself isn't getting more scratched. So yes, the screen will scratch.

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