67 of 69 people found the following review helpful
Essential ZEN Accessory,
December 27, 2007 goatswood (Goatswood, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Creative Screen Protector for Zen (Clear) (Electronics)
As other reviewers have stated before, the ZEN screen protector is essential and should have come with the unit as standard equipment. If you choose not to lay out the asking price for this little "accessory", you will most likely end up with a scratched display screen in the near future.
Understanding how this item is constructed is necessary to a greater degree that I initially realized. Again, listen to the previous reviewers that discovered this and you should have little to no problems.
First: This small piece of plastic is made up of 3-layers!
layer 2 (tab) -----------------------
screen protector ***************
layer 1 (tab) -----------------------
Second: Remove the (bottom) side 1 protective layer first. Then align the protector and press in place on the ZEN screen. I did not see any issues with air bubbles or debris causing problems.
Third: After the protector is in place, remove the (top) side 2 protective...Read more
25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Tip for applying screen protector,
February 3, 2008 Arne Bendixen (Huddleston, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Creative Screen Protector for Zen (Clear) (Electronics)
Here is a tip I learned years ago for applying these types of plastic screens, it also works for decals on windows.
In clean lukewarm water mix a drop of soft-soap until it is fully dissolved. The water should feel only ever so slightly soapy. If it creates soap bubbles when you steer it, then there is too much soap in it. Apply light amount of soap/water mixture to surface of MP3 player, cover up the controls to avoid getting in to the buttons. Now place the plastic protector screen starting at the end near the controls and "roll" it onto the surface using a lint free cloth or soft plastic edge to rub the film on to the surface. The soapy water will allow any air bubbles to be squeezed out. The small amount of water will soon evaporate. In many cases you will even be able to align the entire plastic protector in case it was placed a little bit crooked. Hope it works for you.
22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
A Worthwhile Accessory,
November 19, 2007 F. Wright (Winthrop, Maine USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Creative Screen Protector for Zen (Clear) (Electronics)
I found the ZEN screen protector a useful accessory. A steady hand and a good eye are needed during the application. Clean the face of the ZEN before you start. Best to mount the protector on the unit with a rolling motion; more air bubbles are trapped if you try to put it down flat. However, it is possible to work air bubbles out. I am quite satisfied with this purchase
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