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Screen Protector for new mobile

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50Twuncle
50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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edited 2 June 2012 at 3:23PM in Mobiles
I have just bought a new mobile - a Samsung Galaxy Note - with a 5.3" screen and (obviously) want to keep it in pristeen condition, so am looking for a stick on film screen protector

Amazon have many, ranging from 10 for £3.99 (inc free P&P) - "HOW" ?
To a single film for £11.59

Plus what USB connector do I need to connect to my PC ?
According to Samsung.com - it is a "micro-usb" - but my "micro-usb" connectors are considerably larger

I am confused and would welcome any advice....
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  • smartphone
    smartphone Posts: 175 Forumite
    Usually I would spend about five to ten quid for a screen protector, although they're all pretty similar. Take the time to put it on properly and you'll barely notice it's there. You would need a USB to Micro USB connector...the USB (standard) end would go in the computer and the Micro USB in the phone. If you put Micro USB into a search in Amazon, it brings up a load, all less than a pound.
  • 50Twuncle
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    smartphone wrote: »
    Usually I would spend about five to ten quid for a screen protector, although they're all pretty similar. Take the time to put it on properly and you'll barely notice it's there. You would need a USB to Micro USB connector...the USB (standard) end would go in the computer and the Micro USB in the phone. If you put Micro USB into a search in Amazon, it brings up a load, all less than a pound.

    Could it be that my "micro-USB" connectors are "mini-USB"
  • rms1965
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    I get most of my cables, screen protectors etc from eBay nowadays - quality is just as good.
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  • 50Twuncle
    50Twuncle Posts: 10,763 Forumite
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    I have ordered from Amazon - thanks
  • banger9365
    banger9365 Posts: 1,702 Forumite
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    the best screen protector that ive used http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Protector-Scratch-Samsung-GT-N7000/dp/B006WAMIES/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338661353&sr=8-2

    had one on a blackberry,samsung galaxy s2,and samsung galaxy s3 now
    there or their,one day i might us the right one ,until then tuff

  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
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    My Galaxy Ace came with a USB cable, I'm sure the Note would have too.

    Its identical to the the USB lead I use for my Kindle, which is nice.
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  • mazza111
    mazza111 Posts: 6,327 Forumite
    Have to say I've used the screen protectors from ebay, some of them are really good. I've had one duff pack that weren't so great, but at the price of them on there you can afford to take the hit on a duff pack now and again. Still using the wildfire I got when they came out and there's not a mark on the screen thanks to the cheap protectors. And you've reminded me that I could use a new pack, thanks :T
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  • JJ_Egan
    JJ_Egan Posts: 20,281 Forumite
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    For the S3 but worth a try for other phones .

    Just ordered two inc P&P = $7-53 or around £5 uk .

    http://www.xtremeguard.com/

    jje
  • Spencer_Li
    Spencer_Li Posts: 143 Forumite
    banger9365 wrote: »
    the best screen protector that ive used http://www.amazon.co.uk/Invisible-Protector-Scratch-Samsung-GT-N7000/dp/B006WAMIES/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1338661353&sr=8-2

    had one on a blackberry,samsung galaxy s2,and samsung galaxy s3 now

    I've always used these Zagg ones too.

    They're brilliant, but having not used anything else I can't compare.
  • Stompa
    Stompa Posts: 8,375 Forumite
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    I presume some screens are worse than others as far as scratches are concerned? I took the decision not to bother with screen protectors (relatively cheap phone) and no scratches so far after 21 months.
    Stompa
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