Screen protector - Revision history

88.162.203.91: /* Applying */

2010-12-03T13:14:05Z

Applying

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	# After all bubbles are out, use a towel to clean up the excess water and reattach the faceplate if applicable.		# After all bubbles are out, use a towel to clean up the excess water and reattach the faceplate if applicable.
	# Once you've got all the dust out, you're done. Congratulations!		# Once you've got all the dust out, you're done. Congratulations!

			NB : I have tried a very little bit of lightly soapy water on a clean screen (A game console not to be named here). It is then very easy to push the air and dirt left over with a plastic card. It works wonder in a humid environment (hot bathroom). You'll want to wait until it dries off or the screen would likelly go astray.

	== DealExtreme ==		== DealExtreme ==

imported_>amigadave: /* Applying */ Nokia N800 link

2010-03-12T11:35:09Z

Applying: Nokia N800 link

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	# Wash your hands with a good strong soap. Lava works particularly well here.		# Wash your hands with a good strong soap. Lava works particularly well here.
	# Remove the device's faceplate, if it has one (only applicable to the N800).		# Remove the device's faceplate, if it has one (only applicable to the [[Nokia N800\|N800]]).
	# Unpack the protector, setting the hard plastic bubble remover nearby.		# Unpack the protector, setting the hard plastic bubble remover nearby.
	# Clean the screen, making sure to remove all smudges, spots, and dust (either use the included lint-free cloth, or one of your own).		# Clean the screen, making sure to remove all smudges, spots, and dust (either use the included lint-free cloth, or one of your own).

imported_>ossipena at 12:13, 1 November 2009

2009-11-01T12:13:47Z

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	Many have had good luck with protectors from ebay. Many can be had for less than $1.		Many have had good luck with protectors from ebay. Many can be had for less than $1.
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imported_>pelago: Toned down some of the chatty and first-person style, changed tablet->device (anticipating N900), and a few other minor changes

2009-10-02T20:21:41Z

Toned down some of the chatty and first-person style, changed tablet->device (anticipating N900), and a few other minor changes

24.174.186.34 at 02:41, 12 September 2009

2009-09-12T02:41:01Z

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	A cheap alternative to screen protectors made especially for the N810 are protectors for the Playstation Portable from Sony. On Ebay they are very cheap and the material is a nice quality multi-layer film. The width of them fits perfectly, and only the length has to cut down with scissors (easy to do).		A cheap alternative to screen protectors made especially for the N810 are protectors for the Playstation Portable from Sony. On Ebay they are very cheap and the material is a nice quality multi-layer film. The width of them fits perfectly, and only the length has to cut down with scissors (easy to do).

			== Protectors on Ebay ==
			Many have had good luck with protectors from ebay. Many can be had for less than $1.
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imported_>mjf at 05:07, 23 June 2009

2009-06-23T05:07:43Z

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	However [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800], after six months of use, is as good as new.		However [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800], after six months of use, is as good as new.

			== ScreenGuardz ==
			This company makes very good quality screen protectors for virtually every device, including the [http://www.screenguardz.com/ScreenGuardz_for_Nokia_N800_p/nl-s800-0107.htm N800] and [http://www.screenguardz.com/ScreenGuardz_for_Nokia_N810_p/nl-sn81-1207.htm N810]. They come 15 to a pack, and each protector lasts for a good long time (dependent on use, of course), so one pack may well last a year or three.


	== PSP screen protectors for Sony ==		== PSP screen protectors for Sony ==

198.128.27.210 at 01:56, 23 May 2009

2009-05-23T01:56:00Z

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	However [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800], after six months of use, is as good as new.		However [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800], after six months of use, is as good as new.

			== PSP screen protectors for Sony ==

			A cheap alternative to screen protectors made especially for the N810 are protectors for the Playstation Portable from Sony. On Ebay they are very cheap and the material is a nice quality multi-layer film. The width of them fits perfectly, and only the length has to cut down with scissors (easy to do).

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imported_>olivluca: /* DealExtreme */

2009-05-14T19:32:01Z

DealExtreme

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	== DealExtreme ==		== DealExtreme ==

	Deal Extreme offers screen protectors that ~~are~~ not as durable or effective as the Boxwave protector, and are not specifically ~~designed~~ for the tablet (so may have to be cut down), but ~~are much cheaper and~~ can be had for around $2. ~~These~~ protectors will wear much more quickly and will need to be replaced frequently, though.		Deal Extreme offers screen protectors that may or may be not as durable or effective as the Boxwave protector, and are not specifically cut to size for the tablet (so may have to be cut down or fitted under the bezel), but if you don't want to spend $15 plus shipping for a glorified piece of plastic, they're a good option since they can be had for around $1.5 (shipping included). Some of these protectors will wear much more quickly and will need to be replaced frequently, though.

			However [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800], after six months of use, is as good as new.

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imported_>generalantilles: /* Dealextreme */

2009-04-21T08:14:06Z

Dealextreme

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	# Once you've got all the dust out, you're done. Congratulations!		# Once you've got all the dust out, you're done. Congratulations!

	== ~~Dealextreme~~ ==		== DealExtreme ==

	~~If you don't want~~ to ~~spend~~ $~~10-$15 plus shipping for a piece of plastic~~, ~~you can try one model from dealextreme~~.		Deal Extreme offers screen protectors that are not as durable or effective as the Boxwave protector, and are not specifically designed for the tablet (so may have to be cut down), but are much cheaper and can be had for around $2. These protectors will wear much more quickly and will need to be replaced frequently, though.

	~~While they're not specifically designed for the n8x0, many have the correct size and are of good enough quality, and you can usually buy one for $1.5-$2 shipping included.~~

	I personally bought [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800] and I find it as good as the vikuiti brand one I had before that cost ten times as much. It is slightly wider than the n8x0 screen, so I had to cut it. I also removed the bezel of my n800 before applying it, so the extra width is under the bezel now and there's no area without protection.

	~~It's glossy, so if you prefer an anti glare screen protector this one is not for you (though I don't find that it is worse than the no glossy one I had before).~~

	~~It was easy to apply and it apparently it has no glue that could damage the screen.~~

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imported_>pelago: Few minor tweaks

2009-01-16T22:47:06Z

Few minor tweaks

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	'''Screen protectors''' are a good way to protector your tablet's touchscreen from damage. As the tablet's screen is susceptible to scratch damage (especially with extended stylus use), use of a screen protector is highly recommended ~~(many~~ protectors ~~also~~ provide additional benefits, like glare-reduction). There are many different brands available that all have different pros and cons, this article outlines some of them.		'''Screen protectors''' are a good way to protector your tablet's touchscreen from damage. As the tablet's screen is susceptible to scratch damage, especially with extended stylus use, use of a screen protector is highly recommended. Some protectors provide additional benefits, like glare reduction. There are many different brands available that all have different pros and cons; this article outlines some of them.

	== Nokia shipping protector ==		== Nokia shipping protector ==

	Nokia ships the tablets with a simple shipping protector that isn't intended to be used as a real screen protector, but can temporarily ~~double in~~ that ~~purpose~~ until a real protector can be purchased and applied. ~~Older tablets shipped with an easier-to-remove~~ sticker attached to the factory shipping protector, but ~~Nokia, unfortunately, changed to a harder-to-remove sticker at some point. The sticker~~ can ~~still~~ be removed either with a bit of patience or with a naptha-based lighter fluid (like Ronsonol).		Nokia ships the tablets with a simple shipping protector that isn't intended to be used as a real screen protector, but can temporarily perform that role until a real protector can be purchased and applied. You may have trouble removing the sticker attached to the factory shipping protector, but it can be removed either with a bit of patience or with a naptha-based lighter fluid (like Ronsonol).

	As it isn't designed to be used as an actual screen protector, the shipping protector will show wear very rapidly, and should be replaced as soon as possible. ~~Though it~~ will do an adequate job at preventing screen scratches.		As it isn't designed to be used as an actual screen protector, the shipping protector will show wear very rapidly, and should be replaced as soon as possible. It will, however, do an adequate job at preventing screen scratches.

	== Boxwave ==		== Boxwave ==
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	Get your work area cleaned up and set up ahead of time. Do it in a low-dust room, with a sink nearby. Place the tablet face-down on a table after you clean its screen and only turn it over when you're ready to apply the protector. Lots of water makes things easier, so don't be too worried about getting water on the screen just try not to get too much into the edges (you may find it helpful to remove the faceplate). The application procedure goes like this:		Get your work area cleaned up and set up ahead of time. Do it in a low-dust room, with a sink nearby. Place the tablet face-down on a table after you clean its screen and only turn it over when you're ready to apply the protector. Lots of water makes things easier, so don't be too worried about getting water on the screen just try not to get too much into the edges (you may find it helpful to remove the faceplate). The application procedure goes like this:

	# Wash your hands with a good strong soap, Lava works particularly well here.		# Wash your hands with a good strong soap. Lava works particularly well here.
	# Remove the tablet's faceplate.		# Remove the tablet's faceplate.
	# Unpack the protector, setting the hard plastic bubble remover nearby.		# Unpack the protector, setting the hard plastic bubble remover nearby.

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	'''Screen protectors''' are a good way to protector your ~~tablet~~'s touchscreen from damage. As the ~~tablet~~'s screen is susceptible to scratch damage, especially with extended stylus use, use of a screen protector is highly recommended. Some protectors provide additional benefits, like glare reduction. There are many different brands available that all have different pros and cons; this article outlines some of them.		'''Screen protectors''' are a good way to protector your device's touchscreen from damage. As the device's screen is susceptible to scratch damage, especially with extended stylus use, use of a screen protector is highly recommended. Some protectors provide additional benefits, like glare reduction. There are many different brands available that all have different pros and cons; this article outlines some of them.

	== Nokia shipping protector ==		== Nokia shipping protector ==

	Nokia ships the ~~tablets~~ with a simple shipping protector that isn't intended to be used as a real screen protector, but can temporarily perform that role until a real protector can be purchased and applied. You may have trouble removing the sticker attached to the factory shipping protector, but it can be removed either with a bit of patience or with a naptha-based lighter fluid (like Ronsonol).		Nokia ships the devices with a simple shipping protector that isn't intended to be used as a real screen protector, but can temporarily perform that role until a real protector can be purchased and applied. You may have trouble removing the sticker attached to the factory shipping protector, but it can be removed either with a bit of patience or with a naptha-based lighter fluid (like Ronsonol).

	As it isn't designed to be used as an actual screen protector, the shipping protector will show wear very rapidly, and should be replaced as soon as possible. It will, however, do an adequate job at preventing screen scratches.		As it isn't designed to be used as an actual screen protector, the shipping protector will show wear very rapidly, and should be replaced as soon as possible. It will, however, do an adequate job at preventing screen scratches.
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	== Boxwave ==		== Boxwave ==

	Boxwave offers two protector styles for the ~~tablets~~, the Anti-glare and the Crystal. Both protectors provide plenty of protection, but they differ in glare reduction and in texture. The Anti-glare protector has a matte surface that greatly reduces the amount of glare (especially outdoors), while the Crystal protector has a shiny surface more similar to the ~~tablet~~'s bare touchscreen. The Anti-glare also has a more paper-like texture than the Crystal (which is slick and smooth like the ~~tablet~~'s screen). The cost of glare reduction is an ever-so-slight reduction in the protector translucency (honestly not noticeable, but there all the same—Boxwave says 95% translucency).		Boxwave offers two protector styles for the devices, the Anti-glare and the Crystal. Both protectors provide plenty of protection, but they differ in glare reduction and in texture. The Anti-glare protector has a matte surface that greatly reduces the amount of glare (especially outdoors), while the Crystal protector has a shiny surface more similar to the device's bare touchscreen. The Anti-glare also has a more paper-like texture than the Crystal (which is slick and smooth like the device's screen). The cost of glare reduction is an ever-so-slight reduction in the protector translucency (honestly not noticeable, but there all the same—Boxwave says 95% translucency).

	=== Applying ===		=== Applying ===
	Get your work area cleaned up and set up ahead of time. Do it in a low-dust room, with a sink nearby. Place the ~~tablet~~ face-down on a table after you clean its screen and only turn it over when you're ready to apply the protector. Lots of water makes things easier, so don't be too worried about getting water on the screen just try not to get too much into the edges ~~(you may find it helpful to remove the faceplate)~~. The application procedure goes like this:		Get your work area cleaned up and set up ahead of time. Do it in a low-dust room, with a sink nearby. Place the device face-down on a table after you clean its screen and only turn it over when you're ready to apply the protector. Lots of water makes things easier, so don't be too worried about getting water on the screen just try not to get too much into the edges. The application procedure goes like this:

	# Wash your hands with a good strong soap. Lava works particularly well here.		# Wash your hands with a good strong soap. Lava works particularly well here.
	# Remove the ~~tablet~~'s faceplate.		# Remove the device's faceplate, if it has one (only applicable to the N800).
	# Unpack the protector, setting the hard plastic bubble remover nearby.		# Unpack the protector, setting the hard plastic bubble remover nearby.
	# Clean the screen, making sure to remove all smudges, spots, and dust (either use the included lint-free cloth, or one of your own).		# Clean the screen, making sure to remove all smudges, spots, and dust (either use the included lint-free cloth, or one of your own).
	# Set the ~~tablet~~ face-down on a flat surface (~~I constructed~~ a little stand so the screen ~~wouldn~~'t touch the table ~~with the faceplate off~~).		# Set the device face-down on a flat surface (you may wish to construct a little stand so the screen won't touch the table).
	# Grab the protector and figure out which side goes on the screen, then peal off the protective plastic on the sticky side.		# Grab the protector and figure out which side goes on the screen, then peal off the protective plastic on the sticky side.
	# Flip the ~~tablet~~ over, center up one edge of the protector and apply it from that edge to the other side.		# Flip the device over, center up one edge of the protector and apply it from that edge to the other side.
	# Now, if you've gotten lucky you'll have it nicely centered up, dust free and with very few bubbles ~~(Ha!)~~. If so, then go ahead and move on to step 14, if not, then it's time to start the next of many attempts to get it right.		# Now, if you've gotten lucky you'll have it nicely centered up, dust free and with very few bubbles. If so, then go ahead and move on to step 14, if not, then it's time to start the next of many attempts to get it right.
	# If you've got dust, then go ahead and remove the protector and set it aside somewhere safe (sticky side up, it doesn't really matter if you get more dust on it right now).		# If you've got dust, then go ahead and remove the protector and set it aside somewhere safe (sticky side up, it doesn't really matter if you get more dust on it right now).
	# Remove all of the dust off of the ~~tablet~~'s screen and flip it back face-down again.		# Remove all of the dust off of the device's screen and flip it back face-down again.
	# Now, head on over to the sink and wash all the dust (and, probably, fingerprints) off of the protector.		# Now, head on over to the sink and wash all the dust (and, probably, fingerprints) off of the protector.
	# Most of the water you can get off with gentle shaking (just be certain not to crease the protector!) and more will come off with a little bit of blowing (a keyboard-duster might actually be useful here~~, although I didn't have one—try~~ not to spit on it if you use your mouth).		# Most of the water you can get off with gentle shaking (just be certain not to crease the protector!) and more will come off with a little bit of blowing (a keyboard-duster might actually be useful here. Try not to spit on it if you use your mouth).
	# Now go back to step 7 and through to this point until you get it on right!		# Now go back to step 7 and through to this point until you get it on right!
	# Now that you've gotten it on, centered up and dust-free, it's time to use the little plastic bubble-pusher to get those bubbles out. Start from the center and work the bubbles out towards the edges.		# Now that you've gotten it on, centered up and dust-free, it's time to use the little plastic bubble-pusher to get those bubbles out. Start from the center and work the bubbles out towards the edges.
	# You'll need to use a decent amount of force, but don't overdo it, as if you push too hard, the touch-layer may become attached to the LCD-layer.		# You'll need to use a decent amount of force, but don't overdo it, as if you push too hard, the touch-layer may become attached to the LCD-layer.
	# After all bubbles are out, use a towel to clean up the excess water and reattach the faceplate.		# After all bubbles are out, use a towel to clean up the excess water and reattach the faceplate if applicable.
	# Once you've got all the dust out, you're done. Congratulations!		# Once you've got all the dust out, you're done. Congratulations!

	== DealExtreme ==		== DealExtreme ==

	~~Deal Extreme~~ offers screen protectors that may or may be not as durable or effective as the Boxwave protector, and are not specifically cut to size for the ~~tablet~~ (so may have to be cut down or fitted under the bezel), but if you don't want to spend $15 plus shipping ~~for a glorified piece of plastic~~, they're a good option since they can be had for around $1.5 (shipping included). Some of these protectors will wear much more quickly and will need to be replaced frequently, though.		DealExtreme offers screen protectors that may or may be not as durable or effective as the Boxwave protector, and are not specifically cut to size for the device (so may have to be cut down or fitted under the bezel), but if you don't want to spend $15 plus shipping, they're a good option since they can be had for around $1.50 (shipping included). Some of these protectors will wear much more quickly and will need to be replaced frequently, though.

	However [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800], after six months of use, is as good as new.		However [http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.3800 sku 3800], after six months of use, is as good as new.
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	This company makes very good quality screen protectors for virtually every device, including the [http://www.screenguardz.com/ScreenGuardz_for_Nokia_N800_p/nl-s800-0107.htm N800] and [http://www.screenguardz.com/ScreenGuardz_for_Nokia_N810_p/nl-sn81-1207.htm N810]. They come 15 to a pack, and each protector lasts for a good long time (dependent on use, of course), so one pack may well last a year or three.		This company makes very good quality screen protectors for virtually every device, including the [http://www.screenguardz.com/ScreenGuardz_for_Nokia_N800_p/nl-s800-0107.htm N800] and [http://www.screenguardz.com/ScreenGuardz_for_Nokia_N810_p/nl-sn81-1207.htm N810]. They come 15 to a pack, and each protector lasts for a good long time (dependent on use, of course), so one pack may well last a year or three.

			== Screen protectors for Sony PSP ==

	~~== PSP screen protectors for Sony ==~~		A cheap alternative to screen protectors made especially for the N810 are protectors for the PlayStation Portable from Sony. On Ebay they are very cheap and the material is a nice quality multi-layer film. The width of them fits perfectly, and only the length has to cut down with scissors, which is easy to do.

	A cheap alternative to screen protectors made especially for the N810 are protectors for the ~~Playstation~~ Portable from Sony. On Ebay they are very cheap and the material is a nice quality multi-layer film. The width of them fits perfectly, and only the length has to cut down with scissors (easy to do).

	== Protectors on Ebay ==		== Protectors on Ebay ==
	Many have had good luck with protectors from ebay. Many can be had for less than $1.		Many have had good luck with protectors from ebay. Many can be had for less than $1.
	[[Category:Users]]		[[Category:Users]]