topic Re: Gorilla glass in XPERIA archive

Gorilla glass

Akhi — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:19:16 GMT

I wanted to know how efficient is gorilla glass of xperia sp.. Is scratch guard needed?..
And any methods to avoid display getting sticky?..

Re: Gorilla glass

Uliwooly — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 17:26:06 GMT

Do not remove the ASF (Anti-Shatter Film) just apply an extra scratch resistant film on top, the ASF it is not scratch resistant.

Re: Gorilla glass

Akhi — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:52:02 GMT

Ok.. But what's the point of gorilla glass?..

Re: Gorilla glass

Uliwooly — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 19:58:24 GMT

You could remove the ASF but i seems that it will void your screen's warranty, remember that gorilla glass it is not scratch proof but scratch resistant and it can crack, hence the ASF

Re: Gorilla glass

Akhi — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 04:37:17 GMT

So you say screen guard is essential.... Is sp's glass similar to Z?...

Re: Gorilla glass

dm84 — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:08:10 GMT

There is no ASF on the sp just a screen protector that comes with it

Re: Gorilla glass

dm84 — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 08:08:49 GMT

It's essential to have screen guard with this phone

Re: Gorilla glass

Uliwooly — Tue, 22 Oct 2013 18:42:45 GMT

If you remove the ASF you will need a new screen or at least a new digitizer if you want the ASF back, its not sold separately

Re: Gorilla glass

harshadk — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:06:33 GMT

I had applied matte finished scratch resistant guard when I purchased the Xperia SP. But due to one annoying air bubble, I removed it after a month. Since then (1.5 months) I'm using as it is. It seems to be okay. Not a single scratch on the screen. Just need to wipe finger prints frequently with a good cotton cloth.

I don't think scratch guard is really needed for Xperia SP as it comes with scratch resistant screen. I like to use phone as it is. But Its okay if you stick additional layer on it. Be careful with faulty/cheap scratch guards. They affect touch sensitivity also cause touch slip.

Re: Gorilla glass

Akhi — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 10:56:23 GMT

Ok.. How much will it be for a good scratch guard?...

Re: Gorilla glass

him — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:30:27 GMT

Gorilla glass is scratch resistant not scratch proof so it is always a good idea to apply a screen protector for extra protection. I've applied a matte screen protector one air bubble is formed but its not noticeable and touch screen sensitivity is same.

Re: Gorilla glass

Akhi — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:42:16 GMT

What's the difference?..

Re: Gorilla glass

Uliwooly — Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:33:07 GMT

if you crack your screen the ASF should keep all the digitizer pieces together w/o cutting your fingertips but it is not scratch resistant

if you apply an scratch resistant film on top well you will have both features

Re: Gorilla glass

localbus — Thu, 24 Oct 2013 09:30:09 GMT

no screen proctector since i use it start July.... so far no scratch... quite ok...

Re: Gorilla glass

him — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:48:36 GMT

Gorilla glass won't get scratches in normal usage but if drop your phone It may develop scratches depending on the intensity of the impact. And xperia sp doesn't come with asf.

Re: Gorilla glass

Akhi — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 03:51:44 GMT

I'm just afraid applying the scratch guard would curb the smoothness I've now...

Re: Gorilla glass

Ashroft98 — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 13:07:45 GMT

No it won't,i currently use a scratch guard protector and the smoothness is still the same...

Re: Gorilla glass

him — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:20:00 GMT

It won't unless you go for a cheap one.

Re: Gorilla glass

Akhi — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:22:53 GMT

What's the normal cost of a good scratch guard?..

Re: Gorilla glass

him — Fri, 25 Oct 2013 15:38:49 GMT

Depend on your currency.