Comparing thin af ipad to the Switch with regards to bending is really silly.
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It's official: you really should put a screen protector on your Switch OLED
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Comparing thin af ipad to the Switch with regards to bending is really silly.
Does the new dock at least not scratch the shit out of it like the original? I keep my stuff in pristine condition so having it noticeably scratch the bezel before I got a screen protector was absurdly irritating.
Tbh, I was expecting this to be about that and not someone literally taking a knife to the screen lol.
Tbh, I was expecting this to be about that and not someone literally taking a knife to the screen lol.
What about the reports from the launch thread stating that protectors had a negative impact on the vibrancy or something of the OLED screen? I think those were AmFilm ones but I don't remember the details.
I️ had to reapply mine once or twice and didn't have any issue. I️ don't know about long term
I'm still surprised when I hear people don't just put screen protectors on everything. I won't even use a new device until it has one installed. I don't care if it's supposedly durable, it's just not worth the risk and there isn't really any reason not to. Shit happens no matter how careful you are with your devices, and a single scratch could take away from the experience forever.
Does that remain true when placed on top of an existing screen protector?
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In the case of the anti-shatter film most likely, yes. That thing is VERY strongly adhered, borderline fused with the glass display underneath it. No tempered glass screen protector's adhesive is gonna be strong enough to pull that off with it when removed, even years later I'd wager.
Already bought amfilm before my OLED came in. Installed it as soon as I took the Switch out of the box.
Nah, no screen protectors for me. But holy shit that video was hilarious lol, I was digging that guy's voice.
Such videos as above are made to sell protective covers. And yes a coin could scratch many things, hard and soft...
Unless you plan to throw your Switch in your hand bag along with your keys and a coin collection you probably don't need a "protector".
Unless you plan to throw your Switch in your hand bag along with your keys and a coin collection you probably don't need a "protector".
That would be true for a glass screen except Nintendo put plastic film on top that likely scratches extremely easily even with normal use.
Yeah I'm not taking a knife to my Switch or putting it in a bag of change so I think I'll be fine.
That's good to know. I didn't want to speculate on how strongly that film was adhered. I am scared to test it myself.
As long as nothing ever touches the screen you'll be good!
I don't think anyone has tried to pull the OLED's one off, but you should go look up people pulling them off the 1st gen Galaxy Fold if you want to see how strongly adhered they are!
Yeah, it's kinda wild to me that there are some people in here so up in arms about it lol. Worst case scenario with a screen protector on, it gets scratched and you replace it for pennies. Without one on, the screen gets scratched and you replace it for a lot more than that.
Please tell me you have a case on your phone. If not, you're playing with fire my friend.
I go caseless. Tbh the smaller footprint and size day-to-day is worth more to me than the possibility of needing to screen repair (which yeah... I've had to do once in the past 6 years or so)
Yep, I haven't scratched any of the screens on my switches since launch or even my phone's for the last 5+ years for that matter. All without screen protectors.
There's nothing wrong with using screen protectors and they can be necessary sometimes depending on your use case but I've just always used a good case on my phone and mostly used my switches at home.
Anyone know if the dbrand ones sit flush with the screen? Would like a glass screen protector but don't want one with rounded edges.
I intend to own the OLED for a very long time so I'm going to get a protector on it.
I intend to own the OLED for a very long time so I'm going to get a protector on it.
So maybe I'm a bit dense but...why is there so much hubbub around this preapplied screen protector? Why did nintendo bother in the first place if it's apparently borderline useless?
Screens are, like, a solved problem at this point right? Is it that much to expect nintendo to apply, idk, a tempered glass screen protector? Is it some issue to do with the oled panel they chose specifically?
Screens are, like, a solved problem at this point right? Is it that much to expect nintendo to apply, idk, a tempered glass screen protector? Is it some issue to do with the oled panel they chose specifically?
Ugh great, I f*cking hate screen protectors.
They're a pain in the ass to install, I've never done it right yet without bubbles
They're a pain in the ass to install, I've never done it right yet without bubbles
Not really, I've watched his videos in the past. Very informative and the weak delivery on the jokes seems to be on purpose, which I find good.
The first thing I did when my switch arrived was promptly wait until my screen protector for arrived. Started a shower to weigh down the dust, remove it from the packaging and installed a screen protector.
Also keeping mine sans protector. I've had to learn to let go of things like scratches on electronics. Focusing on it too hard just triggers by OCD to the point of not enjoying using the device.
Yeah, This.
This alone makes it worth considering. And I dont plan on using mine in handheld mode.
"I never scratched my original Switch, so I'll be fine!"
"Just remove the plastic layer that comes on the OLED Switch!"
Why don't you just post, "I'm not going to watch the video in the OP! Lalalalalaaaa", instead?
"Just remove the plastic layer that comes on the OLED Switch!"
Why don't you just post, "I'm not going to watch the video in the OP! Lalalalalaaaa", instead?
maybe screen protectors have got better since i used one on my phone back in 2008, but i'm always worried they're just going to make the picture worst and collect gunk around the borders.
Yeah pretty perplexed as to what is going on with these screens that Nintendo felt it was necessary to put that outer layer of plastic on them. Also I'm pretty sure even if you want it to be shatter resistant/proof, the plastic layer didn't need to be out the outside of the screen.
And yeah based on what's in the video, you'll probably want a screen protector or you're likely to scratch the screen getting it in and out of the dock.
And yeah based on what's in the video, you'll probably want a screen protector or you're likely to scratch the screen getting it in and out of the dock.
Leave it to Nintendo to put a scratch-resistant material like glass on their new Switch, only to cover it in some of the softest plastic known to man.
Hesitant to get a screen protector just yet since there doesn't seem to be any consensus on which is best.
Hesitant to get a screen protector just yet since there doesn't seem to be any consensus on which is best.
I added the AmFilm tempered glass screen protector on mine and I can't even tell its on there. I wanted to make sure I had a screen protector on since I'm using my old launch dock in another room and I'm afraid that thing will scratch up the screen.
I'll be honest, I can't watch the video right now but everyone seems to keep saying that removing the plastic layer "ruins the screen" without explaining why. To me, it sounds like removing the anti-shatter layer would only make it more dangerous if the screen were to shatter, nothing else. Would love to see actual proof of this, in one direction or another.