Does the matte screen protector affect the HD clarity of the device? I'm not sure I want to trade anti-glare for HD clarity.
191973
I had such a hard time putting the screen protector on that I just gave up. I told the seller about the difficulty and they said they would send me another one but as of yet I have not gotten it. But to answer your question, I am debating about not using for the exact reason you are concerned about. I do think it may affect the HD clarity but I can't say that as fact - just using my common sense... it is a matte screen - it will have some affect, I'm not just sure how much. Hope this helps some.
191974
You can tell the difference. It's not horrible but is a bit noticeable, and may be more so if that is what you are focused on. I needed it for outside situations and glare in the car for my 10 year old. That and being protected from scratches is worth it to me since my 10 year old does not know the difference. :)
191975
Not at all. I was worried about that as well,however I have not had any problem with the clarity of the HD.
191976
My screen is as clear as can be. I bought several of them and will continue using them. Recommended
1707786
You can see the screen well. There is no glare as the clear cover has a matte quality to it. Screen is very responsive but you have to push slightly harder than usual. You also have to add additional finger prints to get the Touch ID to work as you use a slightly different angle to press the button when it's in the mount.
1698376
To be honest, I'm not too sure. I can tell you that when I put my screen cover on, I did notice the screen having a slight fog filter to it. That probably has to with the anti glare part.
1969863
I really do not see much difference. The armor screen protector has a matte finish which is less reflective. I see that as an advantage.
69061
The screen clarity is not affected. This is a big plus of wet apply protector. The bad thing about the screen protector is that it is soft, meaning it gets dents if you use nail or other hard surfaces. It doesn't affect screen clarity but you can see them when the screen is off. The protector feels very smooth and I think it is actually easier to slide your finger on it than the actual screen.
1370662
Yes the screen it will be clear enough for you, sure it might not be hd clear but it still 80 clear enough to do whatever you want to do. Sometime don't even noticed depending on what app or background is on.
150619
This one is not matte/anti-glare - this is the glossy one. I prefer the clear, glossy ones because I will need to set the display brighter since the matte film blocks part of the light and I cannot read/see from the display that well, resulting in faster drain of my battery - *just from experience*
787381
Well, you can't have it both...Either it is hd or anti glare. I opted for anti glare because it is easier to read the screen in the sun but you lose some of the hd. Hope this helped.
985137
Gloss. From reading feedback on various screen protectors with matte finish, I thought that the matte finish may diminish the Nook's HD outstanding resolution. Don't know if that would happen, but I chose the gloss finish.
787388
I wouldn't say 'ruin'. It probably does affect it slightly as it has a slight texture. I don't watch movies or videos on my phone that often, and when I do it annoys me a lot if I can see my reflection in the screen during parts of the movie/video. So for me, the non-glare aspect is preferable to the super-clear HD. I watched part of a movie on it before I answered you; it looks okay but there is a texture to the protector so probably if you watch a lot of stuff on your phone you might not like it - you'd probably be better off with a super-clear protector. Glare and fingerprints bother me more than the little bit of texture. I wouldn't say 'ruin'. It probably does affect it slightly as it has a slight texture. I don't watch movies or videos on my phone that often, and when I do it annoys me a lot if I can see my reflection in the screen during parts of the movie/video. So for me, the non-glare aspect is preferable to the super-clear HD. I watched part of a movie on it before I answered you; it looks okay but there is a texture to the protector so probably if you watch a lot of stuff on your phone you might not like it - you'd probably be better off with a super-clear protector. Glare and fingerprints bother me... » Read More I wouldn't say 'ruin'. It probably does affect it slightly as it has a slight texture. I don't watch movies or videos on my phone that often, and when I do it annoys me a lot if I can see my reflection in the screen during parts of the movie/video. So for me, the non-glare aspect is preferable to the super-clear HD. I watched part of a movie on it before I answered you; it looks okay but there is a texture to the protector so probably if you watch a lot of stuff on your phone you might not like it - you'd probably be better off with a super-clear protector. Glare and fingerprints bother me more than the little bit of texture. « Show Less
787387
I wouldnt say it ruins it since the screen is still Hd quality and you can tell that. It kind of like wheb you have that thin sheet of plastic on a new electronic. Its hard to tell its there but you can see the refraction of the light from the screen which gives it a textured looo. It honestly doesn't bother me when I watch vids or anyone else that sees vids on it and the benefits from it Trumps any minor loss of clarity
1271868
No,its a great screen, best ive ever had on any device, but doesn't greatly improve anti glare
755059
Hmm, I don't link the anti-glare products as they add a grainy look to it. Not as sharp as the HD one.
1939045
I was having the same problem. The anti glare didn't stop the glare completely but it is greatly improved. I don't regret mine.
1390905
Same as previous answer. Helps a bit, maybe. No real noticeable difference as far as glare is concerned. HOWEVER, there is a MATTE FINISH Illumishield that is probably better. I tried to cancel my order for the original but it had already shipped. I think the matte finish is specifically designed to reduce glare.
370684
Lol I had to suffer the same thing. The matte one is really nice if you dont want a shiny screen with a million fingerprints but it kinda makes the screen blurry. I'd say get the HD with impact protection
1573989
Hello Carol,Our screen protectors are ultra clear and it is not anti-glare. Thank you for your inquiry.