are screen protectors absolutely necessary?

[cronofrog]

Hi gang,

I just got my Axim 300 from Dell. Woohoo! Anyway, I love the pristine nature of the screen -- I put on a screen protector, and even with no bubbles, etc., I don't like the look of it with the protector.

If I take good care of my machine (ie., always have in case when not using), will my screen hold up okay through normal use without a screen cover?

[Fix]

This is my first PPC, and I am sure not any kind of experienced user - but - after reading this and other forums I put WriteShield protectors on. I was just tapping along a few days later and discovered that the nylon tip of the stylus had come off, and I was tapping with the rough edge of the stylus. Needles to say I was relieved to have the protector on.

[NMkiD]

Yeah, we all take great care of our units, however its that one slip up with a stylus-pen combo or something when you forget to switch the tip and you create a huge scratch or line across the screen that gets most of us.

I have write shields, they dont have that too-reflective look to them,and they are virtually invisible after teh first hour of using them, there is a big difference between screen protectors, you need to shop around for the best one.oO(WriteShields!)

:D

[cronofrog]

Thanks fellas. I appreciate the info. Screen protectors it is then. :D

[kf9yr]

I consider them necessary. My wife and kids played Solitaire every chance they could during the Christmas/New Year's Holiday break and I now have little scratches on the screen where they were using the stylus most often.

They are admittedly very tiny, light scratches but they bug the perfectionist in me.

I put the screen protectors on the minute they arrived, but would have banned game playing until they were installed had I known better...

I find the little bit of extra sliding resistance I can feel writing with the screen protector in place actually makes my handwriting easier for the transcriber to translate since it makes my handwriting neater...

Good luck,

George

[jknacnud]

Aside from the WriteShields already mentioned, what other protectors are people using? Has anyone tried more than one brand or type? I am just looking to find the best to keep my Axim safe.

[Mike C]

I have been very pleased with the one from Brando, but it's about $13 delivered. For 1.

[Raynne413]

I honestly think WriteShields are the best. I have also used WriteRights while I was waiting for the WriteShields to be delivered.

[rickschreib]

If you want to save some money, try making your own screen protectors. Below is a link to all the information you'll need.

http://www.dalecoffing.com/General/ScreenP...enProtector.htm

[nonoFR]

Originally posted by Raynne413@Jan 30 2003, 02:22 PM
I honestly think WriteShields are the best. I have also used WriteRights while I was waiting for the WriteShields to be delivered.

if you're using the write shield, could you please say me what is the difference between the normal package and the deluxe????

I didn't find any explanation on their site..
thanks

[Snickerpuss]

The normal comes with 3 shields & some wet/dry cloths. The deluxe comes with that plus a bottle of cleaning fluid & 2 cleaning cloths.

Cheers!

[Raynne413]

Snickerpuss is right. I originally ordered the delux. THis time I only ordered the regular. It really isn't worth it. I put the WriteShields on using the bathroom trick which cuts down on dust, and once you get them on, you really don't have to clean the protector that often. When I do, I just use the eyeglass cloth that I use for my glasses. I did use the fluid for my laptop screen, though. :D