Even against "just in case" situation. That's what I do
I have a bunch of extra packs from them for a bunch of my devices including my iPad air.
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Even against "just in case" situation. That's what I do
I have a bunch of extra packs from them for a bunch of my devices including my iPad air.My iPad is three years old - used all the time - and doesn't have any scratches or wear spots despite being free of a screen protector.
Keep your fingernails short and your hands clean - use a cover - and it will be fine. Because I always keep my hands clean, I don't even need to clean my screen very often.
I can't imagine enjoying my photos and videos as much if they were compromised by a stupid sheet of vinyl over my screen.
When I decided to go "naked" - I figured if the screen got scratched, I'd just get a new iPad. A clear screen is that important to me.
As for those who say I have scratches but I just don't notice them - I dare you to find them on my iPad.
Keep your fingernails short and your hands clean - use a cover - and it will be fine. Because I always keep my hands clean, I don't even need to clean my screen very often.
I can't imagine enjoying my photos and videos as much if they were compromised by a stupid sheet of vinyl over my screen.
When I decided to go "naked" - I figured if the screen got scratched, I'd just get a new iPad. A clear screen is that important to me.
As for those who say I have scratches but I just don't notice them - I dare you to find them on my iPad.
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They are there. Clean your screen and go out in bright sunlight and look at a steep angle. There are scratches many times right out of the box, tiny, but scratches none the less.
If my iPad was made out of foam and just sat in one place all the time I don't think I'd need a cover on it either.
I don't think you need a screen protector, unless you plan on carrying the iPad in a bag without any other protection on the front.
I have a screen protector on mine. When I first got my iPad I used it for about a month without a screen protector. I started to notice what I thought were hairline scratches on the screen when in certain lighting. I've had a screen protector on for about a year. I took it off last week as I wanted to put a new one on. I cleaned the screen. I couldn't see the scratches that I thought I could see were not there. I looked at it under direct light, at different angles but I couldn't see them. I've put a new one on there now. I like to have that peace of mind that having a screen protector gives you. I have long nails so I worry about scratching the screen.
I always put a screen protector on my iPad's. I don't even think twice. I accidentally dropped things on my screen before and the only damage was to the screen protector. Besides the iPad tends to hold it's value better than most tablets. I gotta think about resale.
In my opinion, having a screen protector is a good idea, especially if others use the iPad or you travel with it.
Even though many of us are overly cautious, accidents can happen.
Even though many of us are overly cautious, accidents can happen.