kevincwelch
Active Member
This topic seems to be as helpful as those topics in cellphone forums go: case v. go naked. Lots of reasons both ways. 2 years. No screen protector. No problems, including hauling 2x4s in my care during the summer months.
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Is Touchscreen Screen Protector needed ?
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EarlyAdopter
Active Member
I had a screen protector on my first Model S for two years. Couldn't tell it was there. NuShield DayVue. They also have a matte screen as well, the Triple A.
I haven't bothered to get one for the new Model S. Dunno why.
I haven't bothered to get one for the new Model S. Dunno why.
bollar
Disgruntled Member
Gizmotoy
Active Member
Of course, on a cellphone the display is usually scratch-resistant glass. Our screen is just easily-scratched (apparently) plastic. They're not exactly analogous.
Canuck
Well-Known Member
If you're the type that would put a slipcover on a sofa, a screen protector is for you...
This one is just begging for a follow-up joke but it's best to leave it alone. This is a family forum.
kevincwelch
Active Member
Wasn't meant to be a direct parallel. The notion that some need protection and some don't depends upon usage and risk. That's the point.
If you never touch the screen it won't get fingerprints, so a cover won't be useful. A cover will get fingerprints, but in a loaner car I drove the glass got about the same amount of fingerprints in two days as my car gets in a month.
kevincwelch
Active Member
I totally forgot I ordered the protector months ago, and never installed it. I was looking for the latex onesie they recommend you wear to install...
I've had my P85 for 2 years without a screen protector. It is certainly a finger print magnet but as a previous poster said, they are less visible with the screen on. I have a P85D on order and I'm leaning towards getting a screen protector because the finger prints do get mildly annoying over time.
HankLloydRight
No Roads
The Model S 17" Screen is made of Gorilla Glass. Unless you got diamonds flying around in the car when accelerating you don't need it
In the car, unlike an iPhone, it's not so much about preventing the glass from being broken or scratched from keys or other pocket junk, it's about not collecting massive amounts of fingerprints, reducing glare, having a nicer feel for the fingertips, and offering some level of protection against scratches, chips, etc.
And yes, the screen can get scratched as someone just posted above -- there was some spec of dust/dirt on screen they tried to remove, but instead ground it into the glass, leaving a nice vertical scratch.
Also, I've never seen any evidence that the touchscreen is actually Gorilla Glass. Do you have any source for that?
CHG-ON
Still in love after all these miles
If you're the type that would put a slipcover on a sofa, a screen protector is for you...
I assume you are referring to the lovely vinyl covers of the 70's, of course. A true fashion statement! :tongue:
But, more seriously, I do find that my anti-glare does a great job of reducing (not eliminating) the blinding glare I got with the sunroof open and sun behind me.
Yes I had never heard that the center display screen was Gorilla Glass. I'm doubtful that is the case. If it was I would think Tesla would have mentioned it somewhere on the website or told their sales people so they could promote it as such, but don't think they do.
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