Touch Is anti-glare screen protector necessary?

negris123 · 06-11-2011, 09:18 AM

I saw that B&N has an anti-glare screen protector available for the Nook Touch for when you use it outdoors to reduce glare and also protect from fingerprints.

http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Anti...?cds2Pid=35725

Does anyone own one of these and do you feel it makes a difference? The screen already has a matte finish and it doesn't attract fingerprints. I own a NC and I immediately got the anti-glare screen protection because of the fingerprint smudges, but I don't see the point for the Nook Touch.

RAH · 06-11-2011, 07:39 PM

I agree with you completely. I also bought a protector for my NC and think it really needs it, but feel no need for it on the Touch.

ShanMcG · 06-11-2011, 08:39 PM

Thats silly...if its an eink type of display isn't one of the major selling features the lack of glare. Don't sound necessary at all.

da_jane · 06-11-2011, 10:25 PM

I bought one for the nook touch but I am very clumsy and was afraid of scratching the screen if I dropped it or something. I don't even notice a difference with the protector on. I do not have a screen protector for the Kindle.

SteveDuck · 06-12-2011, 05:36 AM

Screen protector might be nice for beach bums with sunscreen on their hands, not to mention salt spray & bird poop. I had a near miss today...

da_jane: Is your Nook STR behaving normally with the stick-on protector?

RAH · 06-12-2011, 07:34 AM

Yeah, I agree that a screen protector might be good as exactly that - a protector. But for fingerprints and smudges, I think it isn't necessary for the Touch. If I took it out and about (as opposed to just using it at home), I think I might get the protector.

da_jane · 06-12-2011, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveDuck

da_jane: Is your Nook STR behaving normally with the stick-on protector?

My new one is behaving normally. I am convinced something was wrong with the first nook Touch I received.

EldRick · 06-12-2011, 11:27 AM

The screen is glass. How exactly will a thin piece of plastic "protect it against fingerprints"? You will simply wind up with the finger smears on the plastic instead.

Total waste of money.

RAH · 06-12-2011, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EldRick

The screen is glass. How exactly will a thin piece of plastic "protect it against fingerprints"? You will simply wind up with the finger smears on the plastic instead.

I don't agree. Having used a Color Nook with and without the protector, there is a big difference. The reason is that the protector is matte-finish plastic and it does not pick up or show fingerprints as much as the glass. Just like handling a satin or matte-finish photograph, which pick up fingerprints much less than glossy ones.

However, the Touch already has a matte finish on its screen, so it doesn't need the protector matte finish covering, IMHO (but it might be a good thing for actual protection from say salt spray or rain if you were outside).

EldRick · 06-13-2011, 01:56 AM

Just wash your hands more often.

ucfgrad93 · 06-13-2011, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShanMcG

Thats silly...if its an eink type of display isn't one of the major selling features the lack of glare. Don't sound necessary at all.

Agreed. I use my Kindle 2 outside a lot and have never had a problem with glare. I would assume that it would be the same for the Nook touch.

Emmaleigh · 06-14-2011, 06:00 PM

A screen protector makes no sense with this model while using it, although protecting it while it's in your purse or bag is probably a wise idea. I've ordered a neoprene zippered case from Amazon to fill that role (it'll stay in my purse).

06-11-2011, 09:18 AM	#1
negris123 Zealot Posts: 125 Karma: 74000 Join Date: Oct 2010 Device: nook	Is anti-glare screen protector necessary? I saw that B&N has an anti-glare screen protector available for the Nook Touch for when you use it outdoors to reduce glare and also protect from fingerprints. http://gifts.barnesandnoble.com/Anti...?cds2Pid=35725 Does anyone own one of these and do you feel it makes a difference? The screen already has a matte finish and it doesn't attract fingerprints. I own a NC and I immediately got the anti-glare screen protection because of the fingerprint smudges, but I don't see the point for the Nook Touch.

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06-11-2011, 07:39 PM	#2
RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	I agree with you completely. I also bought a protector for my NC and think it really needs it, but feel no need for it on the Touch.

06-11-2011, 08:39 PM	#3
ShanMcG Member Posts: 18 Karma: 110 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Device: Kindle 3 & Nook Color	Thats silly...if its an eink type of display isn't one of the major selling features the lack of glare. Don't sound necessary at all.

06-11-2011, 10:25 PM	#4
da_jane Evangelist Posts: 405 Karma: 692 Join Date: Sep 2006 Device: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 \| Kindle Paperwhite \| iPad Mini	I bought one for the nook touch but I am very clumsy and was afraid of scratching the screen if I dropped it or something. I don't even notice a difference with the protector on. I do not have a screen protector for the Kindle.

06-12-2011, 05:36 AM	#5
SteveDuck Member Posts: 19 Karma: 810 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Nook STR	Screen protector might be nice for beach bums with sunscreen on their hands, not to mention salt spray & bird poop. I had a near miss today... da_jane: Is your Nook STR behaving normally with the stick-on protector?

06-12-2011, 07:34 AM	#6
RAH Guru Posts: 615 Karma: 575652 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hampton, NH Device: Kobo Aura H20; Kobo ClaraBW	Yeah, I agree that a screen protector might be good as exactly that - a protector. But for fingerprints and smudges, I think it isn't necessary for the Touch. If I took it out and about (as opposed to just using it at home), I think I might get the protector.

06-12-2011, 11:27 AM	#8
EldRick Evangelist Posts: 470 Karma: 112801 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Aura H2O (i86, M96C, Mini&Glo, PRS-950, STR, K-Touch, K-DX, K-3)	The screen is glass. How exactly will a thin piece of plastic "protect it against fingerprints"? You will simply wind up with the finger smears on the plastic instead. Total waste of money.

06-13-2011, 01:56 AM	#10
EldRick Evangelist Posts: 470 Karma: 112801 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Aura H2O (i86, M96C, Mini&Glo, PRS-950, STR, K-Touch, K-DX, K-3)	Just wash your hands more often.

06-14-2011, 06:00 PM	#12
Emmaleigh Enthusiast Posts: 26 Karma: 12 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: St. Augustine, FL Device: NOOK	A screen protector makes no sense with this model while using it, although protecting it while it's in your purse or bag is probably a wise idea. I've ordered a neoprene zippered case from Amazon to fill that role (it'll stay in my purse).

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