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Another question from the CTX newb...screen protectors?

sgoss66

sgoss66

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Do you all put any type of screen protector on your CTX? If so, what kind? I always put them on my cell phones, and assume that's the approach to take with these as well? If anyone can point me to what works best, I'd appreciate it.

Thanks!

Steve
 
I get the zagg invisible shield 2 pack protectors and cut it foe a perfect fit.
I use a piece over the screen and cut a piece that goes over the buttons also.
Lasts a good long while , mines been on for almost 2 years and it’s ok
Just make sure it’s the flexible stuff so you can cut it to fit
BT
 
Walmart has a couple of different brands. Either will work just fine.
 
Yeah, get on of the adhesive screen protector made for a tablet, then trim down to size for the inset screen. I got one with 2 covers and made one for the screen inset and one for the faceplate.
 
Thanks everyone. Ben Town, I know what the name you were trying to write is, but the forum won't let you write that word (still don't understand that...it treats that word like a cuss word??:confused:)

Anyway, I'll go that route. Jason, thanks for the suggestion on getting the "tablet size" protectors in a 2-pack.

Will do.

Thanks everyone!

Steve
 
Save yourself some time and just cover the entire face plate with one piece. I've been doing it for years and it works great. It also offers better protection overall.
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GKMan said:
Save yourself some time and just cover the entire face plate with one piece. I've been doing it for years and it works great. It also offers better protection overall.
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GKMan
That sounds like a good idea.
As the actual screen portion is resessed from the rest of the face does the screen protector stay fixed to the screen or does it pop up in that recessed area?
BT
 
In the image you can see where it drops down to the recessed screen . That causes about an 1/8 inch lifted area that has never bothered me. I can read all the information off the screen that I need. When I ever take the Z#gg cover off (after a couple of years since they are so tough) the entire display and control panel looks like it did the day I bought it.
 
GKMan --

Very good idea. I considered that, but I expect I will buy a control box cover with visor (hopefully to make the screen a bit easier to see in sunny conditions), so I opted just to do the screen itself. If I decide against (or for some reason get talked out of) the control box cover, I will re-do the Z#gg cover to fit over the entire front panel, like you did.

Thanks!

Steve
 
My CTX screen is easier to read in the sun than in the shade.
 
Just covered my faceplate, I like it better than just screen cover I had. Great idea for beach hunting.
Bwstephen
 
I spent a ton getting fancy protectors and then couldn't see the screen as well. I got the ones that were touted as the best of the best. Finally just took it off, still can't see tiny print/icons very well. May be related to my photo gray glasses (not getting next time) or just lousy eyes.
 
Pasttom --

Interesting point. I bought/applied an "HD" screen protector from that Z company that can't be spelled out on this forum for some reason. Anyway, it is indeed a bit hard to see my screen; target trace dots and such are a bit hard to see, unless they really start to "pile up" and "darken." I never used the machine WITHOUT the screen protector, so don't know if the protector is cutting the visibility of the screen any, or not -- and I'd hate to take it off, just to see, and then find out it's the same with or without.

Do most of you run with the backlight on, at all times, and brightness of the backlight at 10? I don't think there are any other "settings" to help with screen visibility, such as brightness, contrast, etc., right?

Steve
 
I always have the backlight on at the highest setting.
 
There is no diminishing of the screen with a screen protector, as long as its applied correctly. I have them on my CTX, on my old E-Trac, on my cell phone and on my GPS. I havent had a need for backlight until the ambient light begins making it difficult to see, but I understand ageing eyes have a lot of impact here and may need more light from the display.
 
sgoss66 said:
Thanks, Jason, for that feedback. I didn't think that protector I had would be an issue, but didn't know if the "HD" version that I got might cut down on any of the light transmission, or not.

Guess it's my aging eyes! ;)

Steve
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LOL, getting old sucks. I just started to notice I cant see detail up close anymore. I'll probably be wearing "readers" in a few years, lol.
 
Also note that if your screen protector is polarized and you wear polarized lenses, you can severely limit the light you see depending on the angle of the 2 polarized items.
 
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