Just received my first sony e-reader, are screen protectors a must?

plasticslug · 12-11-2010, 12:54 PM

So my new prs-350sc came in today and I am really loving it.

I have always been into screen protectors and all my electronics with a touch interface have one. Since I am new to the reader and the technology in the screen was wondering if protectors are strongly recommended?

rhadin · 12-11-2010, 02:00 PM

A cover is probably necessary, but not a screen protector. I don't have a screen protector on my 505, which is now 3 years old, nor on my month-old 950. I do have covers that I got from Sony on them, however. Also, there is a question whether a screen protector would interfere with the touch screen.

jessie102 · 12-11-2010, 03:47 PM

regarding interference issue, reference: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=107920

summary, there aren't any.

SkyDream · 12-11-2010, 04:24 PM

Never used any screen protector for my sony devices (505,900,650) and never had any problems (finger prints...).

doreenjoy · 12-11-2010, 05:34 PM

Never used one and never had a problem.

Don't touch the screen with anything that would scratch it (metal, etc)

JSWolf · 12-11-2010, 05:35 PM

You do not need a screen protector. But you do need a cover.

astra · 12-12-2010, 01:15 PM

What everybody before me said.
Cover is almost a must.
Screen protection is unnecessary.

emonti8384 · 12-12-2010, 05:43 PM

I always use a screen protector; they don't cost much and depending upon the brand, they don't cut down your visability. I use Lexerd, but it's more an individual preference. I use my nails to tap and turn pages, and I notice on my screen protector for my 600 it has a few light scratches in one spot where I use my nails to turn the pages.

Richey79 · 12-13-2010, 07:26 AM

I never use a screen protector with any of my kit (including camera LCD screens - and I mistreat my cameras more than I ever would my ereaders).

The way I look at it, by the time the screen is scratched, the tech will have moved on so far that I'll be itching to replace it, anyway.

I used to be a perfectionist and obsess about every tiny mark - now I'm glad when the first mark happens, because it means I can stop obsessing and start using the device comfortably.

Sweetpea · 12-13-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emonti8384

I always use a screen protector; they don't cost much and depending upon the brand, they don't cut down your visability. I use Lexerd, but it's more an individual preference. I use my nails to tap and turn pages, and I notice on my screen protector for my 600 it has a few light scratches in one spot where I use my nails to turn the pages.

Considering you don't even need to touch the screen on the 650, using your nail wouldn't be too much of a problem, as long as you don't push down too hard...

astra · 12-13-2010, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Considering you don't even need to touch the screen on the 650, using your nail wouldn't be too much of a problem, as long as you don't push down too hard...

Agree.
I am tempted to grow up a couple myself. It is so convenient. Fingertips, even if they are immaculately clean and dry, have some natural something on them unless you have over dry skin. So, very often when I want to double tap or choose an option, I turn my finger upside down and use its nail (it is a very uncomfortable act). I thought it would be so convenient to be a girl with long fingernails

Only turning pages i.g., swiping I do with fingertips.

12-11-2010, 12:54 PM	#1
plasticslug Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: kindle	Just received my first sony e-reader, are screen protectors a must? So my new prs-350sc came in today and I am really loving it. I have always been into screen protectors and all my electronics with a touch interface have one. Since I am new to the reader and the technology in the screen was wondering if protectors are strongly recommended?

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12-11-2010, 02:00 PM	#2
rhadin Literacy = Understanding Posts: 4,833 Karma: 59674358 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The World of Books Device: Nook, Nook Tablet	A cover is probably necessary, but not a screen protector. I don't have a screen protector on my 505, which is now 3 years old, nor on my month-old 950. I do have covers that I got from Sony on them, however. Also, there is a question whether a screen protector would interfere with the touch screen.

12-11-2010, 03:47 PM	#3
jessie102 Addict Posts: 234 Karma: 6720 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: SONY PRS505	regarding interference issue, reference: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=107920 summary, there aren't any.

12-11-2010, 04:24 PM	#4
SkyDream Wizard Posts: 1,377 Karma: 9400 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Europe Device: PRS-650, iPod touch 4G, iPad 3	Never used any screen protector for my sony devices (505,900,650) and never had any problems (finger prints...).

12-11-2010, 05:34 PM	#5
doreenjoy 01000100 01001010 Posts: 1,889 Karma: 2400000 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Polyamorous	Never used one and never had a problem. Don't touch the screen with anything that would scratch it (metal, etc)

12-11-2010, 05:35 PM	#6
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 80,746 Karma: 150249619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	You do not need a screen protector. But you do need a cover.

12-12-2010, 01:15 PM	#7
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	What everybody before me said. Cover is almost a must. Screen protection is unnecessary.

12-12-2010, 05:43 PM	#8
emonti8384 browneyedgurl Posts: 523 Karma: 356470 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Warren, OH Device: PRS-505/950x2, PRS-600 silver, Galaxy III purple, T2 black	I always use a screen protector; they don't cost much and depending upon the brand, they don't cut down your visability. I use Lexerd, but it's more an individual preference. I use my nails to tap and turn pages, and I notice on my screen protector for my 600 it has a few light scratches in one spot where I use my nails to turn the pages.

12-13-2010, 07:26 AM	#9
Richey79 mrkrgnao Posts: 241 Karma: 237248 Join Date: May 2010 Device: PRS650, K3 Wireless, Galaxy S3, iPad 3.	I never use a screen protector with any of my kit (including camera LCD screens - and I mistreat my cameras more than I ever would my ereaders). The way I look at it, by the time the screen is scratched, the tech will have moved on so far that I'll be itching to replace it, anyway. I used to be a perfectionist and obsess about every tiny mark - now I'm glad when the first mark happens, because it means I can stop obsessing and start using the device comfortably.