Folks, when we heard about the scratch-proof optical glass, and when we saw the videos, (below) we figured this website would be a waste of time. But turns out, some of you ARE finding ways to scratch your iPhone.
Leave a comment below if you’ve scratched you iPhone, and tell us HOW it happened. Also, got any tips on fixing the scratches?
I’ve also compiled a list of helpful sites where you might find answers:
The LA Times has a story about iphones getting cracked. Talk about a bummer. Don’t let this happen to your iPhone.
Then I dropped my iPhone — it slipped! — from about three feet, and it hit the sidewalk. Apple’s design gurus had miscalculated — one fall and the screen shattered across the top corner. Little bits of glass began to chip away.
The Apple store had bad news. The only way to replace a cracked iPhone screen is to buy a whole new iPhone.
Iphone Scratches. That’s why you’re here.
There are two kinds of conversations going on at this site: People talking about fixes and remedies, and people talking about prevention.
For the prevention crowd, you can always try some of those thin clear plastic shields
But who cares about prevention, right? Let’s talk remedies.
Well, I can’t authoritatively speak to any surefire remedies. Thats why you should leave a comment below.
Tnkgrl says: The Belkin acrylic case I purchased to protect my iPhone is scratching my iPhone… Can you believe it? It appears that some debris (?) is getting trapped between the Belkin acrylic case and my iPhone, and is leaving marks on the aluminum and plastic back cover, as well as the stainless steel screen bezel.
There are flickr photos showing the iphone scratches in question:
Michael DeAgonia from Computerworld tells us how his iPhone is holding up after two months of use:
And what about that screen? Mine looks as good and works as well as it did the day I brought the iPhone home. Even after two months of constant use, it looks new—no dings, scratches or worn areas have shown up yet, a testament to the overall hardware design. Yes, the glass screen gets smudged from your fingers, and from your face when you hold it up to talk. But it’s as easy to clean as any other glass surface, especially with the cleaning cloth supplied by Apple.
What about everybody else? Have you had any problems with your iphone?
“we (me and kethe, that is) were trying to find out what the iPhone is made of. after being gentle with it for some time, we got a little frustrated and decided to just smash the damn thing.”
A demo of just how scratch resistant the iPhone screen is using a Microtech Ultratech OTF Auto knife.
Check out this video of an iPhone screen getting cracks after dropping it on concrete.
Taken from a Systm episode to show what it would take to break/scratch an iPod screen
Some guy scratching an iphone with a razor knife. What an idiot.
Well, first off there’s the iPhone Scratch Test Video from PCWorld.
Then Mark Nutter mentions that the iPhone is more easily scratched on the back, not the front.
“There seems to be a general consensus among the reviewers that while the screen may collect smudges easily, it is pretty much scratch resistant. Steven Levy remarks, “Another concern is that constant use of fingers on the touch screen will make it mucky. I’ve found that the glass screen cleans easily with a damp cloth or baby wipe. As for wear and tear, I’ve been jamming it in my pocket with keyrings, coins and pens, and so far it’s nearly as good as new.â€
Some guy on a MacRumors Forum posts his thoughts about scratches, with some interesting comments to follow.
Before the iPhone released i was really worried about scratches. I’ve had it in my pocket now for a few days and every time I take it out I worry about scratches (you would too after owning iPods). Every time I think I see a scratch it’s easily removable by a simple wipe of your finger or using the cloth that came with it… amazing.
I don’t think I ever need to own a case or screen protector for this, unless I accidentally drop it one day. Anyone else really impressed by this?
