+murfster Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 Just ordered a new GPS and wondered what others do. Did you buy a screen protector? Is it worth it? I put them on my last units but wonder the value for $10US Is there a Canadian Supplier? Thanks Murfster Quote Link to comment
+ace862 Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 I went for the Invisible shield. Not a Canadian supplier but the prices are reasonable. I think a few people on here have them and the feedback has been quite positive. Here is their website: http://www.shieldzone.com/ Cheers! Bill Quote Link to comment
+DNStephens Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 For a cheap and easy option, try a PDA static-cling shield, they are about 8=9 bucks for a packet of 8 or so. Cut them to size with scissors and peal off the backing paper and stick it on. One friend uses them on his GPS and also on the display of his digital camera. Quote Link to comment
+paconlacellars Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 For a cheap and easy option, try a PDA static-cling shield, they are about 8=9 bucks for a packet of 8 or so. Cut them to size with scissors and peal off the backing paper and stick it on. One friend uses them on his GPS and also on the display of his digital camera. I use Palm screen covers on my all my GPS screens, camera and PDA. Wait for a clearance sale at one of your local computer stores. I paid $5 for a package of 12 and each sheet covers two Garmin 60's. Quote Link to comment
lewis82 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I bought an InvisibleShield and trust me it's really strong. It has just one minor scratch ( which I need to look very carefully at to see it) because it fell on rocks. Plus you can choose free shipping (It takes two weeks, however). And if it becomes really deep-scratched, send it back and they'll ship you another one. Quote Link to comment
+murfster Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Thanks everyone. I ordered the Invisible Shield. I think it is worth the price to protect the investment. It is also pre cut to fit exactly. Murfster Quote Link to comment
+Apollo Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Thanks everyone. I ordered the Invisible Shield. I think it is worth the price to protect the investment. It is also pre cut to fit exactly. Murfster Based on comments here I just ordered them too for both my "Maggie" and PDA too. I found the films mentioned by others dimmed the display quite a bit. Hopefully Invisible Shield is truly invisible. Quote Link to comment
+Red90 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Thanks everyone. I ordered the Invisible Shield. I think it is worth the price to protect the investment. It is also pre cut to fit exactly. Murfster Based on comments here I just ordered them too for both my "Maggie" and PDA too. I found the films mentioned by others dimmed the display quite a bit. Hopefully Invisible Shield is truly invisible. It isn't.... But it is as good as any other options out there. Note that on a PDA, they don't appeal to everyone as the stylus does not glide as easily. Quote Link to comment
+chuckster26 Posted August 25, 2007 Share Posted August 25, 2007 i was looking for something to use as a screen protector the other day and i ended up useing some packing tape. this stuff is strong and does not leave any residue. it has been on for about 2 weeks and took it off today to see how it came off.... cheap idea and can be done if u are in a hurry Quote Link to comment
+Apollo Posted August 26, 2007 Share Posted August 26, 2007 i was looking for something to use as a screen protector the other day and i ended up useing some packing tape. this stuff is strong and does not leave any residue. it has been on for about 2 weeks and took it off today to see how it came off.... cheap idea and can be done if u are in a hurry Great idea. That one will get stored in my memory bank. Quote Link to comment
ketchup mustard and relish Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I bought mine for $10 off of ebay protects the buttons too on my Magellan 500 figured it'll help with the rain too Quote Link to comment
+mtn-man Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 (edited) i was looking for something to use as a screen protector the other day and i ended upuseing some packing tape. this stuff is strong and does not leave any residue. it has been on for about 2 weeks and took it off today to see how it came off.... cheap idea and can be done if u are in a hurry Great idea. That one will get stored in my memory bank. While it might come off quickly after two weeks, these adhesives tend to dry out over time. The plastic tape also deteriorates quickly. It is best to use something designed for removability over time. If these covers do get damaged, you want to be able to replace it without destroying the face plate you are trying to protect. I use PDA covers and cut them to size. Apply them with water with a very small amount of dish soap added. It doesn't take much of the solution and it will help eliminate bubbles. Edited August 27, 2007 by mtn-man Quote Link to comment
+GordEtob Posted August 27, 2007 Share Posted August 27, 2007 I wish I had bought one. I was out at a cache digging through rocks and afterwards noticed a HUGE gash in the screen in the shape of a "7". I checked out some local suppliers of Invishield, but they only carried them for PDAs. I ended up just buying the case protector for my Garmin. It now has a gash in the clear screen cover (I don't take care of my toys, do I?) but the unit was protected. I wonder if those "Liquid Lense" products that are supposed to repair scratches in eyeglasses would work on the glass screen. Anyone tried that? Quote Link to comment
+Rideau Rangers Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Our kids have handheld PSP and Nintendo DS - all the game shops seem to have screen protectors - I think they were 3 for $10. Also the camera shops sell them for digital camera displays and we use that on our new Magellan. Quote Link to comment
+Apollo Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 i was looking for something to use as a screen protector the other day and i ended upuseing some packing tape. this stuff is strong and does not leave any residue. it has been on for about 2 weeks and took it off today to see how it came off.... cheap idea and can be done if u are in a hurry Great idea. That one will get stored in my memory bank. While it might come off quickly after two weeks, these adhesives tend to dry out over time. The plastic tape also deteriorates quickly. It is best to use something designed for removability over time. If these covers do get damaged, you want to be able to replace it without destroying the face plate you are trying to protect. I use PDA covers and cut them to size. Apply them with water with a very small amount of dish soap added. It doesn't take much of the solution and it will help eliminate bubbles. I ordered and am now using Invisible Shield screen protectors on both my GPS and PDA. Before that I'd been using protectors manufactured by Fellowes for my PDA. I love the Invisible Shield protectors, they're MUCH clearer than the others and I can't see where they dim the display at all. If I have any complaint about the Invisible Shield product it is that the stylus don't move as smoothly on the screen of the PDA but I can live with that. Quote Link to comment
lewis82 Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 They "dim" the display in direct sun. You will see a rainbow effect. But in normal conditions, they are invisible unless you look for it. Quote Link to comment
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