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Posted by Inventorb on 09-17-2000 08:40 PM:

We all know that the objective of a screen protector is to protect your investment.
But how many think the prices of screen protectors are ridiculous? What is a
reasonable price? and what types of protection would you like a screen protector
give to your instrument?

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Posted by dequardo on 09-18-2000 04:29 AM:

Thumbs down

1) Yours is
2) Less than $.05 from home made ones

3) Most importantly, please close this (latest) thread. I would suggest either a separate forum just for SP's or, failing that, one for Warman bashing.

Sincerely,
Mike


Posted by ToolkiT on 09-18-2000 04:47 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by dequardo

3) Most importantly, please close this (latest) thread. I would suggest either a separate forum just for SP's or, failing that, one for Warman bashing.

Sincerely,
Mike



Let's give Inventorb the benefit of the doubt here, he has a legit question, 'What is a
reasonable price?'

Let's keep it a clean thread (for once) and only discuss the question...

the second/third question 'what types of protection would you like a screen protector
give to your instrument?' is pretty obvious... People need screen protectors against screen scratching.... So let's keep the discussion to:
[/i]How much are you willing to pay for a screenprotector?[/i]

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Posted by Lacutis on 09-18-2000 05:24 AM:

Lightbulb Hrmmm...

Being a fairly new visor user, I would say that I would pay somewhere along the lines of $15, I would expect a package I bought for $15 to last me from 3-6 months I guess.

I'm not sure how durable these things are, considering it depends on amount of use. I've heard they cost less than a dollar or so a piece to make, so I would be willing to pay $15 for 6 or so of them.


Posted by afilep on 09-18-2000 07:36 AM:

I would prefer to pay extra for a Visor with scratchproof glass rather than be forced to buy screen protectors all the time. I think I would be willing to pay $30 for that. In other words, I would be willing to pay $280 for a completely scratchproof visor.


Posted by ToolkiT on 09-18-2000 07:42 AM:

quote:
Originally posted by afilep
I would prefer to pay extra for a Visor with scratchproof glass rather than be forced to buy screen protectors all the time. I think I would be willing to pay $30 for that. In other words, I would be willing to pay $280 for a completely scratchproof visor.


The problem isn't the glass, it is the presure sensitive layer over it that allows you to put input on your Visor....

I agree it would be ideal if the Visor came with a screen that is scratch proof....


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Posted by homer on 09-18-2000 02:12 PM:

Isn't this like asking how much you'd be willing to pay for a car? It's all subjective, isn't it?

Anyways, I think I paid $13 for WriteRights. Will I buy them again? Maybe. I may try the clear ones next.

Would I make my own? Probably not...I'm too lazy.

I agree, a scratch-proof screen would much more appealing that more screen protectors.

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Posted by Inventorb on 09-18-2000 03:19 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by afilep
I would prefer to pay extra for a Visor with scratchproof glass rather than be forced to buy screen protectors all the time. I think I would be willing to pay $30 for that. In other words, I would be willing to pay $280 for a completely scratchproof visor.


Would you like Handsprings to add a package of screen protectors with every Visor?
Would you like handsprings to offer packages of screen protectors as an accessory?

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Posted by rclayton on 09-18-2000 05:22 PM:

[Ed: Please don't]

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Posted by Hoser_back_home on 09-18-2000 05:29 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Inventorb
Would you like Handsprings to add a package of screen protectors with every Visor?
Would you like handsprings to offer packages of screen protectors as an accessory?




I don't think Handspring would want to package their Visor with screen protectors. It would be a bad marketing move to point out a flaw in your product. Imagine a bicycle tire manufacturer including a package of 10 patches with their product. Sure, you'll get a flat one day (as you will get a scratch on your screen one day) but to push this weakness in such an 'in your face' method would definately result in some consumers thinking twice about your product.

I wouldn't want that if i was selling something.

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Posted by Inventorb on 09-18-2000 05:49 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Hoser_in_USA
quote:
Originally posted by Inventorb
Would you like Handsprings to add a package of screen protectors with every Visor?
Would you like handsprings to offer packages of screen protectors as an accessory?




I don't think Handspring would want to package their Visor with screen protectors. It would be a bad marketing move to point out a flaw in your product. Imagine a bicycle tire manufacturer including a package of 10 patches with their product. Sure, you'll get a flat one day (as you will get a scratch on your screen one day) but to push this weakness in such an 'in your face' method would definately result in some consumers thinking twice about your product.

I wouldn't want that if i was selling something.



Handsprings would get the same impression whether they send the screen protectors
with their unit or without.
In another instance: When they sell covers for their visor is that not saying some kind
of protection is needed?


Thank You
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Posted by LarryN on 09-18-2000 06:13 PM:

I, personally, do not need nor do I use screen protectors. I've had my GVD for over 6 months with hardly a mark on the screen.

I would think that "Handsprings"(sic) would be perceived as peddling an inferior product if they packaged protectors with the Visor. I would shy away from a company who thought to bundle a "fix" for their product, instead of putting a permanent fix to the product itself. (As I said, I do not have this problem with my Visor, so I don't think there is a need for protectors, in my case)


Posted by rclayton on 09-18-2000 06:32 PM:

To Ed!

I find it shocking that I post a link to a site regarding Mr. Warman, and it is deleted.

But, it is okay for Mr. Warman to post a link directly to his site?

My post said nothing negative and was certainly not a flame. Just a link to provide people with information regarding Mr. Warmans product. Basically what Mr. Warman did in his first post. A link with information regarding his own product.

Seems like the moderators might need to think before they censor.

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Posted by Hoser_back_home on 09-18-2000 06:34 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by Inventorb
Handsprings would get the same impression whether they send the screen protectors
with their unit or without.
In another instance: When they sell covers for their visor is that not saying some kind
of protection is needed?




And that's why Handspring DOESN"T sell screen protectors. My point exactly.

Thanks for clarifying why Handspring shouldn't and wouldn't sell screen protectors.

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Posted by Toby on 09-18-2000 07:36 PM:

Thumbs down

quote:
Originally posted by ToolkiT
Let's give Inventorb the benefit of the doubt here


Why exactly should he be given the benefit of the doubt? He's trolling plain and simple.


Posted by rclayton on 09-18-2000 07:44 PM:

I agree, he was just looking for an excuse to post his website URL. Which is why I posted mine.

When has Mr. Warman every been interested in what we have to say. And why would he ask us to help him? He never listens to anything people say regarding his business.

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Posted by Inventorb on 09-18-2000 07:58 PM:

quote:
Originally posted by rclayton
I agree, he was just looking for an excuse to post his website URL. Which is why I posted mine.

When has Mr. Warman every been interested in what we have to say. And why would he ask us to help him? He never listens to anything people say regarding his business.

Ryan Clayton
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1. Their are millions of hand held users throughout the world. These people do not
have the same view as your self. My posting is sincere whether you think it is or not.
If you cannot communicated in a reasonable (Keep within the issues) manner go
some place else. Or contribute to a sincere posting regarding screen protectors, and
pricing issues. This forum can benefit the majority if you over look the minority.

2. Does anyone look for impact protection regarding a screen protector?

Thank You
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Posted by dequardo on 09-18-2000 08:06 PM:

Angry

On topic response-yes, prices are too high. They should be (near) free.

OK. Now. Indeed Ryan. Exactly why I jumped in first in response to this shamelessness. If this ignorant poster would ever figure out that we re-double our boycott efforts both here and on the other NG's everytime he spews he'd lose less business!

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Posted by Toby on 09-18-2000 08:19 PM:

Unhappy

quote:
Originally posted by Inventorb
1. Their are millions of hand held users throughout the world. These people do not have the same view as your self.


Much like Jon Lovitz, they just have to GET TO KNOW YOU, and they'll be convinced.

quote:
My posting is sincere whether you think it is or not.



I'm sure that you sincerely wish to sell your product. It also seems that you sincerely wish to drag this stuff into any and all PDA forums that you can find.

quote:
If you cannot communicated in a reasonable (Keep within the issues) manner go some place else.



If you cannot communicate, perhaps it is _you_ that should go somewhere else?

quote:
Or contribute to a sincere posting regarding screen protectors, and pricing issues. This forum can benefit the majority if you over look the minority.



Yes, if everyone would overlook you, it would benefit the majority.

quote:
2. Does anyone look for impact protection regarding a screen protector?



Where did you learn English? I'm acquainted with people that speak it as a third or fourth language who have a better grasp of it than your posts do. No. A screen protector cannot possibly protect from impacts unless you've worked out some sort of anti-gravity field patent also.


Posted by skaman35 on 09-18-2000 08:23 PM:

STOP bashing warman, this is the first time he has said something of importance and i think we should hear him out. He does sell screen protectors, (were not talking about what he does to other companies), and he asked a very good question. We do not punish him for trying to help us, and yes he is trying to help, otherwise he wouldnt have asked about price. he is obviously thinking about lowering his prices or possibly suggesting things to companies like handspring.
moving on-yes, i think that screen protectors are too expensive, that is why i dont use them even though i should. i for one actually like the texture of the writewrites but hate the price. i havent tried making my own (im worried i could damage the visor).
i agree, as much as i would like to see handspring include screen protectors, its probably not a good idea.
"inventorb", what do you mean by impact protection?

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