Protect your Droid Device or iPhone from scratches.

Gone are the days of the laptop computer… your cell phone or tablet is taking the leading role in how you connect to the internet, send and receive emails, listen to music … heck, even program your home appliances. The nature of these devices has sprung a wide range or protective products and accessories. When purchasing these items, ask yourself, what do you want and what do you need… I’m here to say that you need a screen protector.

If you’re like me, the first attempt at placing this on your device did not go so well. I’ll go so far to say that this is something that will be taught in High School Chemistry or Physics classes across the country. Well guess what – there is nothing to it. Here are a few guidelines to follow:

1. Don’t skimp on price. There are a lot of really inexpensive screen protectors out there. In my experience the less expensive the screen protector, the thinner the film. This equals to much more difficulty installing the guard and (more importantly) less protection for your device. We’re only talking about a couple of dollars.

2. Dust is the devil! Got air bubbles? Dust is most likely the culprit. I recommend taking a little Windex, spraying it on a paper towel and cleaning the surface where you’re applying the screen protector. Clean it well as this is critical to your success here! The micro-fiber cloth that came with your screen protector works well here.

3. Once your device is cleaned do not touch the surface – no fingerprints please.

4. Work on a well cleaned, hard surface like a table for example. Give yourself enough space.

5. When applying the film:

a. Place you device on the clean flat surface – face up.

b. Remove the protective film on the application side of the film.

c. Do not touch the surface of the film directly. Work by gently holding the edges of the screen protector.

d. You will work from one end to the other “rolling” the screen protector over the face of your device. Slowly lay the screen protector from one end to the other. If some air bubbles occur, pull the screen protector up slightly and re-apply.

e. Use your devices home button or speaker as guide – this will ensure that your screen protector lines up properly.

f. Once applied you can use you thumbs and/or a credit card to work any bubbles out. Work them to the nearest place where the bubble can escape – the edge of the phone or one of the precut holes on the protector.

g. Using your thumbs press down over the the surface of your device and edges to ensure that the guard is in place.

h. Most screen protectors now have a protective film on the outside as well. Gently remove this – and very slowly at first.

The Bottom Line:

I tried many of these over the years and was so frustrated that I was willing to go without one until I found the Mobilworx screen protector. These guys make several different types as well: Matte, mirror, privacy and regular and I have been pleasantly impressed with the ratio of cost per quality. One last recommendation… get more than one… just in case… and, yes, if you do mess up the first one you can blame it on the dog!!!).

Joe Morrison is a group member of http://www.NYCell.net and enjoys sharing his product knowledge with all of you.

Joe Morrison is a group member of http://www.NYCell.net and enjoys sharing his product knowledge with all of you.

Author Bio: Joe Morrison is a group member of http://www.NYCell.net and enjoys sharing his product knowledge with all of you.

Category: Computers and Technology
Keywords: Screen Protector, Screen Guard, Protective Film