Is a Screen Protector for Bookeen the Horn of the Hare?

andavane · 02-16-2009, 09:46 AM

Hi

I have spent many hours looking for a film screen protector for the Cybook Gen 3, and I begin to think that such a beast does not exist. I've even written twice to a U,zk company called anyscreenprotector.com who have not deigned even to send anything other than an automated response.

Does anyone have a screen protector, or perhaps there's a simple way to keep the Bookeen's screen free of splashes etc.

Am currently using the temporary one which came with it and of course it's very reflective.

Regards

John

Gaurnim · 02-16-2009, 10:27 AM

I haven't tried to get one, but you might want to search for the screen dimensions instead of specifying the model of the device.
They are not very well known.

HarryT · 02-16-2009, 12:21 PM

Do you really need a screen protector? The screen is pretty tough, unlike the touch-sensitive screen of a PDA, and is very easily kept clean with a "microfibre" cleaning cloth.

magiske · 02-16-2009, 03:07 PM

I got it from zagg.com. Some of the best, if you ask me.
Figured since the Sony505 used the same e-Ink screen it would fit.
And it did, perfectly. But compare to the "dull/non reflective" surface on the screen, the protector did add some annoying glare to the screen.
So after 1 month I removed it.. But still way better then the on included. So if you are not reading in direct sunlight..

Here you go..

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/...ns-shields.php

/Mads
P.s Love the Zagg screen for my Ipods/Iphone..

Pulp · 02-16-2009, 03:24 PM

There is really no need for a screenprotector - for the reason that it can't protect the screen.

The endangered part of the Cybook is the glass below the screen, and you won't find a foil to protect it from a force strong enough to break the glass.

Everything else, like fingerprints, can be cleaned easily with a soft cloth.

andavane · 02-20-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryT

Do you really need a screen protector? The screen is pretty tough, unlike the touch-sensitive screen of a PDA, and is very easily kept clean with a "microfibre" cleaning cloth.

A good point, and could save some cash!
The concern is with not just fingerprints, but small scratches as well.

I wonder if one could use a drop of spectacle-lens spray on the cloth?

I heard that the non-reflective look of the screen itself is the best, but so far have only viewed it through the plastic cover which came wit the machine.

Regards

John

HarryT · 02-21-2009, 03:56 AM

As long as you keep the cover closed when you're not reading, scratches are unlikely. My current CyBook's screen is "pristine" after 10 months of use, and I certainly don't treat it with "kid gloves"

. The screen is pretty tough.

andavane · 02-21-2009, 12:47 PM

Ah, a fellow-cybooker

Well that's good to know.
Haven't the removed the very shiny that came with it yet, but think I'll do so soon.
Not sure I want to fork out fifteen quid on a screen cover at the moment.
...and I see that magiske removed his cover after a month,
Regards
John

tompe · 02-21-2009, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andavane

Ah, a fellow-cybooker

Well that's good to know.
Haven't the removed the very shiny that came with it yet, but think I'll do so soon.

This plastic protection is not intended for use. It will just make it harder to read.

andavane · 02-21-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tompe

This plastic protection is not intended for use. It will just make it harder to read.

...so I should get a pleasant surprise when I remove it then...
500 pages of Bleak House certainly can tire the eyes a bit.

Halk · 02-28-2009, 01:32 PM

I managed to scratch my screen (jury is still out on it being a crack, I'm leaning on the scratch side of things) but it doesn't impact reading. The reason why mine got scratched is because I attach a light to the top of the case, which holds the case shut. When I run out of petrol and drift off to sleep I just about manage to turn the light off. Turning the light off, unattaching the light from the cover, closing the cover over and reattaching the light seems to be too much :P

I don't like the idea of reflection because I already have to angle the lights carefully so that I don't see them and they don't reflect.

02-16-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
andavane Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 20 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Device: Kindle Keyboard, + Wifi, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Mini, Sony PRS-T2	Is a Screen Protector for Bookeen the Horn of the Hare? Hi I have spent many hours looking for a film screen protector for the Cybook Gen 3, and I begin to think that such a beast does not exist. I've even written twice to a U,zk company called anyscreenprotector.com who have not deigned even to send anything other than an automated response. Does anyone have a screen protector, or perhaps there's a simple way to keep the Bookeen's screen free of splashes etc. Am currently using the temporary one which came with it and of course it's very reflective. Regards John

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02-16-2009, 10:27 AM	#2
Gaurnim Final Five n°42 Posts: 789 Karma: 3599 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lyon, France Device: Cybook Gen3	I haven't tried to get one, but you might want to search for the screen dimensions instead of specifying the model of the device. They are not very well known.

02-16-2009, 12:21 PM	#3
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Do you really need a screen protector? The screen is pretty tough, unlike the touch-sensitive screen of a PDA, and is very easily kept clean with a "microfibre" cleaning cloth.

02-16-2009, 03:07 PM	#4
magiske Member Posts: 17 Karma: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Denmark Device: CyBook Gen 3	I got it from zagg.com. Some of the best, if you ask me. Figured since the Sony505 used the same e-Ink screen it would fit. And it did, perfectly. But compare to the "dull/non reflective" surface on the screen, the protector did add some annoying glare to the screen. So after 1 month I removed it.. But still way better then the on included. So if you are not reading in direct sunlight.. Here you go.. http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/...ns-shields.php /Mads P.s Love the Zagg screen for my Ipods/Iphone..

02-16-2009, 03:24 PM	#5
Pulp Palm Addict Posts: 477 Karma: 1001951 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: Cybook Gen3 [512mb, FW: 1.5]	There is really no need for a screenprotector - for the reason that it can't protect the screen. The endangered part of the Cybook is the glass below the screen, and you won't find a foil to protect it from a force strong enough to break the glass. Everything else, like fingerprints, can be cleaned easily with a soft cloth.

02-21-2009, 03:56 AM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	As long as you keep the cover closed when you're not reading, scratches are unlikely. My current CyBook's screen is "pristine" after 10 months of use, and I certainly don't treat it with "kid gloves" . The screen is pretty tough.

02-21-2009, 12:47 PM	#8
andavane Zealot Posts: 120 Karma: 20 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Device: Kindle Keyboard, + Wifi, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Mini, Sony PRS-T2	Ah, a fellow-cybooker Well that's good to know. Haven't the removed the very shiny that came with it yet, but think I'll do so soon. Not sure I want to fork out fifteen quid on a screen cover at the moment. ...and I see that magiske removed his cover after a month, Regards John

02-28-2009, 01:32 PM	#11
Halk Fanatic Posts: 534 Karma: 469999 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Scotland Device: Sony PRS-650 (PRS+ alpha - thanks Kartu!)	I managed to scratch my screen (jury is still out on it being a crack, I'm leaning on the scratch side of things) but it doesn't impact reading. The reason why mine got scratched is because I attach a light to the top of the case, which holds the case shut. When I run out of petrol and drift off to sleep I just about manage to turn the light off. Turning the light off, unattaching the light from the cover, closing the cover over and reattaching the light seems to be too much :P I don't like the idea of reflection because I already have to angle the lights carefully so that I don't see them and they don't reflect.

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