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matthewj Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 1:27 pm Post subject: Screen protectors and cases |
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I've got a TT740 on order, and am looking into cases and screen protectors. I'm aware that the current case offering from TomTom includes a strap, but the strap is supposed to fit on the device but that doesn't have a strap loop so the strap is useless. I'm therefore looking for something that will provide padding from a third-party. Any suggestions?
I've also used screen protection in the past. Is this needed in the latest devices? What is recommended?
Thanks, Matthew |
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matthewj Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:26 pm Post subject: |
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Is the 740 screen the same size as the 720 and 730? That would help! |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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Yes the x40 screens are the same size as the x20/x30. I've never bothered with screen protectors and never had an issue, it'd be different if it was a stylus operated device perhaps.
As for cases, you could take a look in a camera shop, plenty of the compact camera cases are a good fit and often cheaper! _________________ Darren Griffin |
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dhn Frequent Visitor
Joined: Oct 08, 2007 Posts: 2544 Location: Toronto CANADA
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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Are they available for the x40's? _________________ Darren Griffin |
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dhn Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know, Darren. It appears they are a British company so perhaps any interested parties can contact them. _________________ David |
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Darren Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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dhn wrote: | I don't know, Darren. It appears they are a British company so perhaps any interested parties can contact them. |
Doh! Saw it was you who had posted the link and assumed this was a US/CAN site, sorry A nice idea if you want to protect the device, damn ugly though! _________________ Darren Griffin |
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Guinness2702 Regular Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Darren wrote: | Are they available for the x40's? |
By the looks of things from the link, that one will be no good for the x50, as the case will probably block the mic & light sensor. |
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mikealder Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: Jan 14, 2005 Posts: 19638 Location: Blackpool , Lancs
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:04 pm Post subject: |
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Guinness2702 wrote: | that one will be no good for the x50, as the case will probably block the mic & light sensor. | So you have got next months device early then? - Mike |
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Trevor1234 Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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Hi matthewj
When I had a PDA running Tomtom Navigator I did have a screen protector (from Writeshield) and very good it was too. However when I purchased my Tomtom 720 I had difficulty finding one to fit. In the end I gave up the search and after extensive use the screen is still unmarked. On reflection the PDA screen was made from a material that was easily marked but the 720 screen is made from glass (I think) and providing one doesn’t drop the thing onto concrete the screen should give service for some time to come. So, if I was you I wouldn’t bother. _________________ Tomtom Go 720.
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Guinness2702 Regular Visitor
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Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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mikealder wrote: | So you have got next months device early then? - Mike |
Sorry, can't talk about it - NDA and all :p
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matthewj Frequent Visitor
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Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks all - clarifies my thoughts I think.
MJ |
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pendlemac Lifetime Member
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 12:34 am Post subject: |
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My GO720 gets stuffed in my pocket with my loose change sometimes so I decided to get a screen protector. Couldn't find one to fit and then I saw a forum post that said the screen is the same size as the Sony PSP.
Got a £5 protector from Game and it fits perfectly.
Downside is that there may be a minor effect on the touchscreen calibration but while I can live with that, you may not feel it's worth it. |
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bensonboo Regular Visitor
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Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2008 5:32 pm Post subject: |
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I will just add that I bought a screen protector when I bought the unit. I used it without the protector while waiting for it to arrive and when it did, I didn't notice ANY difference in clarity or sensitivity and it certainly doesn't do any harm. It is a Brando protector from Ebay and since then I've bought them for my kids DS Lites and my Canon camera. |
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