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Protecting a full touch screen phone
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buymeaniphone
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Mar 17, 2007, 04:43 PM
 
One of my biggest concerns regarding normal daily use of the iPhone is protecting the huge touch screen. I can't imagine too many different cases that'll come out that will be comfortable/functional.
     
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Mar 17, 2007, 04:49 PM
 
From what I hear, it has to have actual skin contact, which I imagine would suck for screen protectors.
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Mar 17, 2007, 10:31 PM
 
I am sure they will come out with an iSkin for it, if not shortly after, then before the release. Like how they made a clear layer for the nano.
     
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Mar 17, 2007, 11:16 PM
 
If it is a very thin layer (or maybe made out of a special material), I would think a screen protector could work, but I'm not sure. On the other hand, by FAR the biggest cause of scratches on PDA/smartphone screens is the stylus itself. A little bit of grit or dust can get dragged by the stylus tip across the screen, making a scratch, or the tip of the stylus can get damaged when you drop it. We shouldn't have to worry about that kind of thing. However, we may have similar problems when using a cleaning cloth to wipe fingerprints off of the screen.

I do wonder what kind of cases there will be, though, since I don't think I'd feel comfortable just sticking a naked iPhone in my bag or pocket.
     
   
 
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