I browsed through the group and found some discussions about screen protectors.
Many say that they are not neccessary. Even though I don't have any
experience like many posters here, but I can't really believe the screen
surface won't get scratches.
My TravelMate C302 has an 'eraser' which is quite flat and you need to apply
some pressure to make it work. If there is some dust or other stuff between
the eraser head and the screen I think the screen surface will suffer.
Also I feel much more comfortable leaving my convertable with the display
side up on the table if an protector has been applied.

As far as I have found out there are two protectors available for C302.
One from WriteShield (~$60) and one from strongengineering (~$6).
Has anyone some infos/experience with these products. Are there other
products available?
Is the WriteShield that much better to pay ten times the price of the
strongengineering or is it just the addons (cloth etc.) making the price
difference?

Any comments are welcome

Jan

Jan, I've never used a screen protector on any Tablet PC since they've come
out and don't have any scratches on them at all. I really tried some, and
didn't like the feel. Remember, too, you don't need to stay with the pen
which comes with your Tablet. The Cross pens, though a tad of the expensive
side, are quite good, comfortable and don't take much pressure to invoke the
"eraser" (where applicable) at all.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Jan" <Jan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C6420E0D-5D99-44C3-BF51-2C5CA244C80B@microsoft.com...
>I browsed through the group and found some discussions about screen
>protectors.
> Many say that they are not neccessary. Even though I don't have any
> experience like many posters here, but I can't really believe the screen
> surface won't get scratches.
> My TravelMate C302 has an 'eraser' which is quite flat and you need to
> apply
> some pressure to make it work. If there is some dust or other stuff
> between
> the eraser head and the screen I think the screen surface will suffer.
> Also I feel much more comfortable leaving my convertable with the display
> side up on the table if an protector has been applied.
>
> As far as I have found out there are two protectors available for C302.
> One from WriteShield (~$60) and one from strongengineering (~$6).
> Has anyone some infos/experience with these products. Are there other
> products available?
> Is the WriteShield that much better to pay ten times the price of the
> strongengineering or is it just the addons (cloth etc.) making the price
> difference?
>
> Any comments are welcome
>
> Jan
>

I'd second both of those comments. I tried, I really tried, to like the
screen protectors. Finally gave it up as a lost cause. And I haven't seen any
problems on any of my screens. I _do_ periodically clean them with
"Plexus" -- a plastic cleaner designed for aircraft windscreens. And like
Chris, I very much like my Cross "pen". If I forget it, and have to use the
one included with the tablet, I'm not nearly as happy with it.

--
Charlie.

Chris H. wrote:
> Jan, I've never used a screen protector on any Tablet PC since
> they've come out and don't have any scratches on them at all. I
> really tried some, and didn't like the feel. Remember, too, you
> don't need to stay with the pen which comes with your Tablet. The
> Cross pens, though a tad of the expensive side, are quite good,
> comfortable and don't take much pressure to invoke the "eraser"
> (where applicable) at all.
> "Jan" <Jan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C6420E0D-5D99-44C3-BF51-2C5CA244C80B@microsoft.com...
>> I browsed through the group and found some discussions about screen
>> protectors.
>> Many say that they are not neccessary. Even though I don't have any
>> experience like many posters here, but I can't really believe the
>> screen surface won't get scratches.
>> My TravelMate C302 has an 'eraser' which is quite flat and you need
>> to apply
>> some pressure to make it work. If there is some dust or other stuff
>> between
>> the eraser head and the screen I think the screen surface will
>> suffer. Also I feel much more comfortable leaving my convertable
>> with the display side up on the table if an protector has been
>> applied. As far as I have found out there are two protectors available for
>> C302. One from WriteShield (~$60) and one from strongengineering
>> (~$6). Has anyone some infos/experience with these products. Are there
>> other
>> products available?
>> Is the WriteShield that much better to pay ten times the price of the
>> strongengineering or is it just the addons (cloth etc.) making the
>> price difference?
>>
>> Any comments are welcome
>>
>> Jan

The Cross Pen looks indeed very stylish. Unfortenatly it has also a very
stylish price :-(.
On the other side my "build-in" pen feels very light/cheap.
Its definitve something to think about.

Thanks for your support
Jan


"Charlie Russel - MVP" wrote:

> I'd second both of those comments. I tried, I really tried, to like the
> screen protectors. Finally gave it up as a lost cause. And I haven't seen any
> problems on any of my screens. I _do_ periodically clean them with
> "Plexus" -- a plastic cleaner designed for aircraft windscreens. And like
> Chris, I very much like my Cross "pen". If I forget it, and have to use the
> one included with the tablet, I'm not nearly as happy with it.
>
> --
> Charlie.
>
> Chris H. wrote:
> > Jan, I've never used a screen protector on any Tablet PC since
> > they've come out and don't have any scratches on them at all. I
> > really tried some, and didn't like the feel. Remember, too, you
> > don't need to stay with the pen which comes with your Tablet. The
> > Cross pens, though a tad of the expensive side, are quite good,
> > comfortable and don't take much pressure to invoke the "eraser"
> > (where applicable) at all.
> > "Jan" <Jan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:C6420E0D-5D99-44C3-BF51-2C5CA244C80B@microsoft.com...
> >> I browsed through the group and found some discussions about screen
> >> protectors.
> >> Many say that they are not neccessary. Even though I don't have any
> >> experience like many posters here, but I can't really believe the
> >> screen surface won't get scratches.
> >> My TravelMate C302 has an 'eraser' which is quite flat and you need
> >> to apply
> >> some pressure to make it work. If there is some dust or other stuff
> >> between
> >> the eraser head and the screen I think the screen surface will
> >> suffer. Also I feel much more comfortable leaving my convertable
> >> with the display side up on the table if an protector has been
> >> applied. As far as I have found out there are two protectors available for
> >> C302. One from WriteShield (~$60) and one from strongengineering
> >> (~$6). Has anyone some infos/experience with these products. Are there
> >> other
> >> products available?
> >> Is the WriteShield that much better to pay ten times the price of the
> >> strongengineering or is it just the addons (cloth etc.) making the
> >> price difference?
> >>
> >> Any comments are welcome
> >>
> >> Jan
>
>
>

"Jan" <Jan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:C6420E0D-5D99-44C3-BF51-2C5CA244C80B@microsoft.com...
>I browsed through the group and found some discussions about
>screen protectors.
> Many say that they are not neccessary. Even though I don't have
> any
> experience like many posters here, but I can't really believe
> the screen
> surface won't get scratches.
> My TravelMate C302 has an 'eraser' which is quite flat and you
> need to apply
> some pressure to make it work. If there is some dust or other
> stuff between
> the eraser head and the screen I think the screen surface will
> suffer.
> Also I feel much more comfortable leaving my convertable with
> the display
> side up on the table if an protector has been applied.
>
> As far as I have found out there are two protectors available
> for C302.
> One from WriteShield (~$60) and one from strongengineering
> (~$6).
> Has anyone some infos/experience with these products. Are there
> other
> products available?
> Is the WriteShield that much better to pay ten times the price
> of the
> strongengineering or is it just the addons (cloth etc.) making
> the price
> difference?
>
> Any comments are welcome
>
> Jan
>

I used to cut laminate plastic sheets and apply them to my
ViewSonic V1250's LCD. I stopped shortly before Thanksgiving,
partly because I wanted to wow my relatives when I visited them
(it worked, too; my mother and cousin both had TPCs before the
year was up). Unlike others, I DO have some scratches on my LCD
(or perhaps the mask; I suspect there is one on my machine). To
see the scratches, certain conditions must be met: the display
must be off, and the screen must be cleaned thoroughly.

I can't regret that I did use the laminate at one time. Months
ago, I'd set my Tablet down at a user's desk after working on her
PC, and as I was preparing to leave, she said "don't forget your
keys" and tossed them right on top of my baby. The laminate saved
her life...I mean my baby's life. She was appropriately
horrified at what she'd done, and I still haven't gotten over the
fear of setting the Precious down near a user, but I have to go
to them, and my V1250 has to come with me.



--
TCPW
The Miniature Mage

I think I just spend the $6 and try the 'not so expensive' protector.
I bought an PDA in 1999 and did never regret buing the screenprotector.

Maybe after some time I will join Chris & Charlie. We'll see.
I just wanted to know whether anyone could tell me the difference between
the two different products and tell me why the WriteShield is 10 times the
price of the strongengineering.

Jan

"MiniMage" wrote:

> "Jan" <Jan@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:C6420E0D-5D99-44C3-BF51-2C5CA244C80B@microsoft.com...
> [...]
>
> I used to cut laminate plastic sheets and apply them to my
> ViewSonic V1250's LCD. I stopped shortly before Thanksgiving,
> partly because I wanted to wow my relatives when I visited them
> (it worked, too; my mother and cousin both had TPCs before the
> year was up). Unlike others, I DO have some scratches on my LCD
> (or perhaps the mask; I suspect there is one on my machine). To
> see the scratches, certain conditions must be met: the display
> must be off, and the screen must be cleaned thoroughly.
>
> I can't regret that I did use the laminate at one time. Months
> ago, I'd set my Tablet down at a user's desk after working on her
> PC, and as I was preparing to leave, she said "don't forget your
> keys" and tossed them right on top of my baby. The laminate saved
> her life...I mean my baby's life. She was appropriately
> horrified at what she'd done, and I still haven't gotten over the
> fear of setting the Precious down near a user, but I have to go
> to them, and my V1250 has to come with me.
>
> --
> TCPW
> The Miniature Mage
>

I have been a long-time user of Write shields on my Pocket PC and highly
recommend their use for both the protection and "paper" like texture for
stylus feel.

I bought a new Acer 303XMi Tablet PC and ordered a Strong protector for it.
It's nothing more than an ill-sized (1/2" too small all around) sheet of
sheet-thin plastic with thin tape for the four edges.

I immediately ordered a Writeshield to replace it. While very pricey, the
rugged protector sheet's safe adhesion and bubble-free contact, glare
reduction effect and paper texture stylus feel made it worth the cost to me.

OK got my Strong Engineering Protector and wanted to share my experience.
I must admit that they have their drawbacks.
I don't want to say they are useless, but it is indeed just a plain plastic
sheet with tape on the outer borders. One thing I've noticed is that the tape
is too wide. It is about 5 mm thick and you can clearly see them. lt covers
half of the Task Bar, which is somehow annoying.
The visibility of the Screen is degraded, which l had expected. There is no
Paper-like feeling. Nor is the reflectivity lowered.
But I must admit, that feel more comfortable when scribbling on the screen.
This is move a psychological thing. I'm writing more relaxed since applying
the protector. I just write and don't need to watch whether the sleeve
buttons of my shirt scratch my panel.
the protector does its work but my next protector will be a White Shield.
Although shipping and delivery time was OK. Also the size was OK.

Jan


"bmhome1" wrote:

>
>
> I have been a long-time user of Write shields on my Pocket PC and highly
> recommend their use for both the protection and "paper" like texture for
> stylus feel.
>
> I bought a new Acer 303XMi Tablet PC and ordered a Strong protector for it.
> It's nothing more than an ill-sized (1/2" too small all around) sheet of
> sheet-thin plastic with thin tape for the four edges.
>
> I immediately ordered a Writeshield to replace it. While very pricey, the
> rugged protector sheet's safe adhesion and bubble-free contact, glare
> reduction effect and paper texture stylus feel made it worth the cost to me.