Registered: Jan 2002
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Are screen overlays any good?

Hi there, I just bought a pro to use at work as an ICU nurse. I have filled 8 megs with various medical programs and books and love the pro. I am concerned about the screen getting scratched at work though. I have seen the belkin overlays on a palm, and noticed that they turn very cloudy after being on for awhile. How do you guys protect your screens, and is there anything out there to cover scratches??

Jim Nicoll

Registered: Aug 2000
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 217

I've used lots of different screen protectors. None even come close to the Brando Workshop Screen Protector. I put mine on maybe two months ago and it's still going strong.

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Registered: Mar 2001
Location: Nebraska- the Good life
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The above mentioned Brando is my first choice as well. It has been discussed a lot in various forums here, so you can review the comments at length, but to summarize:

- they are long lasting, and can be removed and washed if needed.

- they are nearly transparent- very light milkiness that does not usually detract from the screen quality at all and actually helps sharpen the display under some conditions.

- they are tough. I have not yet heard of anyone really scratching them, or seeing the kind of 'hazing' we often see on other protectors.

- they feel good to write on. It is a very pleasant, very slightly rubbery feel to use a stylus on.

- they fit well and are easy to put on.

The only protector that seems to come close is the new G2 version of the www.pdascreenprotectors.com protectors. Their original protectors were nice, but very easy to scratch. www.thegadgeteer.com reviewed the new G2's and absolutely loved them.

The biggest difference between them seems to be that the Brando sticks with a wonderful low-tack reuseable adhesive, while the G2 is a bit oversized and slides between the screen and the frame.

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Registered: Mar 2001
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Re: Are screen overlays any good?

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Originally posted by jnicoll3
I have filled 8 megs with various medical programs and books and love the pro.

Jim Nicoll

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I've tried to use the Fellowes WriteRight and I've had a lot of problems with trying to get them on straight without collecting any dust or fingerprints. The bubbles would start to form about a week later in spite of my "squeegy" techniques. The overlay made the screen look dull and dirty. And on top of all this, it costs $20 for 12 sheets!

I've done something different that is working beautifully!

I've take clear overhead transparency, but them down to 2-5/8" x 3-1/5" sheets and slid a sheet between the case and the glass. It turned out to be perfect and if some dust is caught between the glass and the sheet, just remove and reclean. The transparency holds up fairly well and I've made a number of sheets and used a regular business envelope (cut down of course) to hold them in.

I'm never going to be any more sheet protectors again!

Registered: Oct 1999
Location: Mililani, HI, USA
Posts: 256

Re: Are screen overlays any good?

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Originally posted by jnicoll3
How do you guys protect your screens, and is there anything out there to cover scratches??

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Registered: Apr 2001
Location: Calgary, Alberta, CANADA!!!
Posts: 14

HAHA! Does anyone remember me?

HEY! Remember me?? Probably not...

I, too have a good experience with WriteRights. You're right, they aren't cheap, but I keep them for like forever at a time. The only time I ever change them is when I get a new Visor or it gets returned or whatever. They are great.

ANd for you with the bad experience witht eh WriteRights and the bubbles and squeeqie stuff, it helps to apply it, smooth out large bubbles, let it sit for a night, try again, and if you still can't get some out, for goodness sakes, just bring your Visor out and use it for a few days.

Hope that helped.

Registered: Feb 2002
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There is a better screen protector

I would recommend the NuShield brand because it is stronger than the flimsy WriteWright films and it does not use adhesives.
NuShield goes on easy, protects for months at a time and can be removed, cleaned and reinstalled without problems. The only time you have to change them is if you are a heavy graffiti user and tend to write heavy on the screen.

And by the way, NuShields are priced only $14.99 for 3 films that can last close to two years!!!

Check them out at nushield.com

Registered: Jan 2002
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Brando

I have to agree with the folks up at the top. The Brando protector is the way to go. I just got mine last week (based on the posts above actually) and I love it. It really does have a nice feel. Easy to install, easy to remove, and tough.