Recommended Screen Protectors & Cases for x30?

Graeme2812

Seeing as the new x30 range doesn't come with a case or screen protectors, (unlike my 910 did) can anyone recommend good screen protectors and cases for a 730?

Thanks
_________________
Graeme Bennett
Go 540 LIVE
App. 9.510.1234792.1 (2039,04/04/2013)
United Kingdom & ROI v945.6174

mikealder · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 4:38 pm Post subject:

I would never use a screen protector on a TomTom PNA, they simply don't require one and if fitted they can lead to spurious menu selections. Trapped air under the protector expands due to heat (when the sun does come out) exerting pressure on the screen, which the device assumes is a press by the finger. Simply not worth it, if the device needed to use one it would be supplied by the manufacturer as an accessory - Mike

Graeme2812 · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 5:11 pm Post subject:

Thats a surprising reply Mike, but you make very valid points.

The 910 I bought originally came with a screen protector which I never removed up until a few weeks ago as it was beginning to look a bit tatty and holding trapped air. When I removed it the screen was like new. This was my thinking behind getting one for the 730, to help prolong it's screen life.

Personally, the carry case is a must, but I'll just use some Anti-static screen cleaner.

Does anyone have any experience of using screen protectors?

Good, Bad?
_________________
Graeme Bennett
Go 540 LIVE
App. 9.510.1234792.1 (2039,04/04/2013)
United Kingdom & ROI v945.6174

gary10 · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 5:24 pm Post subject:

I use a PSP screen protector for my 720. The fit is almost perfect and easily bought.

Yes they don't need one but during my deliveries i sometimes use my pen when not thinking which scratches the screen. i've had one on for 9 months at approx 70 hours use a week with no adverse effects, only positive ones by saveig my screen.

Mikealder, you talk as though you have experianced problems yourself, but say you would never use one. Are these theoretical problems ?

There are various accesories we use for our satnavs which are aftermarket, are these not required also because TomTom doesn't supply them ?
_________________
Time for bed says Zebadee
TomTom 720

mikealder · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject:

Anita · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:

Graeme, you might like to check out the threads here and here in which cases that would be suitable for your 730 were discussed.
_________________
Anita
TomTom VIA 135 - App 12.075
UK map 1130.12368
Samsung Galaxy S21

GPS_fan · Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject:

Another place you might want to look is your local camera shop - quite often, camera cases will fit and the one I use was a 50p bargain in a sale
_________________
Andy
PocketGPSWorld.com supports Help for Heroes - Read here

SatMonkey · Lifetime Member Joined: Nov 11, 2007 Posts: 45

Useful if your wife/girlfriend/boyfriend or husband has long nails ... and uses their finger tips to 'type' ...

Andy_P · Posted: Sun May 18, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject:

franb · Banned Joined: Aug 10, 2007 Posts: 244

The 520/720/920 zipped cases are IDENTICAL.

Sema_4 · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 4:33 pm Post subject:

Considering the terrible reviews on the 'TomTom deluxe leather case' I decided to buy one of these cases from Amazon for my 920T :-

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000T5AQHS

At that time there were no bad reviews of this item, although now some people seem to be complaining about the quality of the zip, I have never found the zip to be stiff or had any trouble with it at all and I like the fact it offers robust screen protection for the screen to stop my keys scratching it when it's in my handbag, and at the same time it doesn't really add to the size of the device as it's very slim.

A cheaper camera case will probably also do the job but I doubt you will get one that doesn't add to the size of the device which makes this one worth it for me. If you believe user reviews, then steer well clear of the leather case I mentioned above however, on Amazon there was not one person that bought one that said anything good about it...

On the subject of screen protection, I have quite long nails and I must confess I do use them to tap on the screen when I'm in the car, but it's never left a mark on the screen, perhaps if I was tapping repeatedly in the same spot then it might, but I get by without a sticky screen protector, it's more likely to get scratched in the glove box or where ever you keep it when it's not in use and a case will solve that....

Graeme2812 · Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 10:57 pm Post subject:

	PocketGPS
	Web