Violent scratch test - no screen protector.

[neocitron]

I know, I'm crazy. But where I work I demonstrated the scratch resilliance of the iPad many times (screwdrivers, blades, keys) to customers who were reluctant of its durability.

I just want to let you guys have an idea of just how tough the screen is. And for those debating getting a screen protector.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcIRttycB2I

 

[Lotso]

I never liked screen protectors because they make the oliphobic/sp? coating useless. Good to know. Now it's the Apple logo on the back I have to worry about, that, is not tough by any means.

 

[melman101]

I know, I'm crazy. But where I work I demonstrated the scratch resilliance of the iPad many times (screwdrivers, blades, keys) to customers who were reluctant of its durability.

I just want to let you guys have an idea of just how tough the screen is. And for those debating getting a screen protector.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcIRttycB2I

I would be very weary still. I'm not using a screen protector. However, I have a scratch on my screen and no idea how it happened. Been in Apple case since day 1.

 

[tmarks11]

The forums are full of stories of scratched iPad screens. Plus an antiglare shield is a big improvement.

Every thread that starts like this seems to immediately get half a dozen scratched screen stories. $30 for a zaag or power support shield is money well spent.

 

[greg555]

Keys are usually aluminum or brass, both much softer than glass. All it takes to scratch glass is a bit of silica sand or grit rubbed on the screen with your finger or a cleaning cloth.

Greg