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Old 08-03-2011, 10:01 AM   #1
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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?
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I have not but am also curious about this. Not sure if it would interfere with the touch screen though.
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Old 08-03-2011, 12:34 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 08-03-2011, 01:26 PM   #4
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Someone elsewhere on the forum suggested using the plastic overlay that came with the Kobo. Certainly be the cheapest option!
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Old 08-03-2011, 02:26 PM   #5
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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.

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Old 08-03-2011, 09:32 PM   #6
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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
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Why wouldn't you just buy the cover from Zagg? The screen size is almost identical (The Kindle is a little smaller)
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Old 08-05-2011, 01:49 PM   #8
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Another vote for Best Skins Ever. Same stuff as Invisible Shield from Zagg but way cheaper.
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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.
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Old 08-09-2011, 05:50 AM   #10
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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.
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Old 08-09-2011, 10:57 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 08-09-2011, 11:13 AM   #12
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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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