Touch Screen Protector

Marbles · 08-03-2011, 10:01 AM

Has anyone put a screen protector on their Kobo Touch? I have had mine since June 10 and it seems to be getting scratched so I was going to put one on. Thoughts?

feedbakbwr · 08-03-2011, 12:33 PM

I have not but am also curious about this. Not sure if it would interfere with the touch screen though.

JSWolf · 08-03-2011, 12:34 PM

What the heck are you doing to your screen to scratch it? I have a 650 and there is not a scratch on the screen. You don't need a screen protector if you take reasonable care.

p_a_smith · 08-03-2011, 01:26 PM

Someone elsewhere on the forum suggested using the plastic overlay that came with the Kobo. Certainly be the cheapest option!

Jeff1192 · 08-03-2011, 02:26 PM

I ordered one just the other day from Skinomi.com. They claim that it doesn't affect the responsiveness of the screen and offer a lifetime warranty on it. It appears to be the same material as the Zagg line of screen protectors. I love the Zagg screen guard on my Iphone, it has definitely saved my screen. The problem is that Zagg doesn't make screen protectors for the Kobo.

I don't know if a screen protector is absolutely necessary but because I take my Kobo with me a lot I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Jeff

m_bisson · 08-03-2011, 09:32 PM

I had a Zagg for my android phone and while it was ridiculously tough, the glue dried up after 2 months.

For the Kobo, look into the laptop screen protectors, then just cut it to fit. They come with a protective backing (like a sticker) so you can test fit it before you actually stick it on.

http://www.bestskinsever.com/
That's where I get my skins from now. They already make skins for the kindle and playbook, so maybe Kobo is coming up soon?

edit: http://www.bestskinsever.com/diy-skins
There

The Terminator · 08-05-2011, 11:40 AM

Why wouldn't you just buy the cover from Zagg? The screen size is almost identical (The Kindle is a little smaller)

IamARobot · 08-05-2011, 01:49 PM

Another vote for Best Skins Ever. Same stuff as Invisible Shield from Zagg but way cheaper.

Marbles · 08-05-2011, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

What the heck are you doing to your screen to scratch it? I have a 650 and there is not a scratch on the screen. You don't need a screen protector if you take reasonable care.

Nothing really. I put a gift card in the pocket of the cover and it seems to have scratched the screen just a little. Won't do that again.

jencymikki · 08-09-2011, 05:50 AM

Through my own experience (I have installed many screen protectors), Get a credit card, Put a cloth around the bottom of the credit card (Any cloth, but something with thick fibres), line up the screen protector on your phone using the top as a guide to it being in line, then rub over the screen protector with the credit card with a cloth on the credit card, to squeeze out any air.

JSWolf · 08-09-2011, 10:57 AM

I have a 650 with a Pearl screen and you don't need a screen protector. It's a waste of money. Just make sure your reader is in a good cover.

Pomtroll · 08-09-2011, 11:13 AM

I agree with JSWolf on this one. I have a Sony 350 with the Sony cover (I do have a band I put around it to make sure it stays closed) & I carry it in my Tom Biehn bag everywhere. I have no scratches on it.

08-03-2011, 10:01 AM	#1
Marbles Zealot Posts: 114 Karma: 6296 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Albert, Canada Device: KoboTouch & Kobo Vox iPad2	Screen Protector Has anyone put a screen protector on their Kobo Touch? I have had mine since June 10 and it seems to be getting scratched so I was going to put one on. Thoughts?

08-03-2011, 09:32 PM	#6
m_bisson Groupie Posts: 170 Karma: 25803 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: kobo touch :)	I had a Zagg for my android phone and while it was ridiculously tough, the glue dried up after 2 months. For the Kobo, look into the laptop screen protectors, then just cut it to fit. They come with a protective backing (like a sticker) so you can test fit it before you actually stick it on. http://www.bestskinsever.com/ That's where I get my skins from now. They already make skins for the kindle and playbook, so maybe Kobo is coming up soon? edit: http://www.bestskinsever.com/diy-skins There Last edited by m_bisson; 08-03-2011 at 09:35 PM.

08-09-2011, 05:50 AM	#10
jencymikki Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2011 Device: none	Through my own experience (I have installed many screen protectors), Get a credit card, Put a cloth around the bottom of the credit card (Any cloth, but something with thick fibres), line up the screen protector on your phone using the top as a guide to it being in line, then rub over the screen protector with the credit card with a cloth on the credit card, to squeeze out any air. Last edited by poohbear_nc; 08-09-2011 at 07:58 AM. Reason: External link removed by moderator.

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08-03-2011, 12:33 PM	#2
feedbakbwr Redwood Original Posts: 59 Karma: 93478 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingston, Ontario Device: Kobo, Kobo Wifi, Kobo Touch	I have not but am also curious about this. Not sure if it would interfere with the touch screen though.

08-03-2011, 12:34 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	What the heck are you doing to your screen to scratch it? I have a 650 and there is not a scratch on the screen. You don't need a screen protector if you take reasonable care.

08-03-2011, 01:26 PM	#4
p_a_smith Me, Myself, but not I Posts: 161 Karma: 228652 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Kobo Original, Acer 200, Asus FHD, Kobo Touch	Someone elsewhere on the forum suggested using the plastic overlay that came with the Kobo. Certainly be the cheapest option!

08-03-2011, 02:26 PM	#5
Jeff1192 Connoisseur Posts: 62 Karma: 5802 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo touch	I ordered one just the other day from Skinomi.com. They claim that it doesn't affect the responsiveness of the screen and offer a lifetime warranty on it. It appears to be the same material as the Zagg line of screen protectors. I love the Zagg screen guard on my Iphone, it has definitely saved my screen. The problem is that Zagg doesn't make screen protectors for the Kobo. I don't know if a screen protector is absolutely necessary but because I take my Kobo with me a lot I'd rather be safe than sorry. Jeff

08-05-2011, 11:40 AM	#7
The Terminator Retired Posts: 2,552 Karma: 37638420 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Vancouver Island Canada Device: Kobo Touch, Optimus One (2.3), Nexus 7 (4.2)	Why wouldn't you just buy the cover from Zagg? The screen size is almost identical (The Kindle is a little smaller)

08-05-2011, 01:49 PM	#8
IamARobot Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 296 Join Date: Jun 2011 Device: Kobo Touch	Another vote for Best Skins Ever. Same stuff as Invisible Shield from Zagg but way cheaper.

08-09-2011, 10:57 AM	#11
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,756 Karma: 145864619 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	I have a 650 with a Pearl screen and you don't need a screen protector. It's a waste of money. Just make sure your reader is in a good cover.

08-09-2011, 11:13 AM	#12
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I agree with JSWolf on this one. I have a Sony 350 with the Sony cover (I do have a band I put around it to make sure it stays closed) & I carry it in my Tom Biehn bag everywhere. I have no scratches on it.

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