Windows Phone Thoughts: Pocket PC Techs WriteSHIELD™ AG Premium Screen Protectors

I have a confession to make: I'm a screen protector hypocrite. See, I always recommend screen protectors to others, but I very rarely use them myself. I understand the value of using them, but the couple of times I've tried to install them onto Pocket PCs that I've owned, I found the process insanely frustrating. I could never get them lined up properly, I'd get dust under the protector, and they'd end up dulling the screen. Also, because I tend to swap devices every 4-6 months, my screens never get beat up from use, so I didn't think much of it. However, recently a consulting client of mine got a Jasjar, and her previous first-gen XDA had a very battered screen protector, so I knew she needed one on the Jasjar. I had a JASJAR WriteSHIELD AG 2-Pak Kit from Pocket PC Techs, so I took a deep breath and gave it a try.

Either I'm getting more patient as I get older, or the Pocket PC Techs kit made it really easy to do. Or maybe it's both. I was very pleased with the results - I first used the included Klear Screen wipe to clean off the screen, then I used the Microfiber cloth (also included) to dry and buff the screen. I used the horse-hair brush to get rid of any final particles before I gently applied the AG screen protector. My first try was a bit off in terms of alignment, so I used one of the plastic picks to lift the screen protector and try again. It came off easily with no residue. I aligned it again, and the second time was a perfect fit. I used a credit card to push out a couple of small air bubbles, and that was that. The AG screen protector looked great, and didn't dull the brightness of the screen - though it did remove the glare, giving it a matte look. If you want to keep a high-gloss finish on the screen, you can use the C2 line of protectors.

All in all, it was an easy experience and I certainly won't hesitate to use Pocket PC Techs screen protectors again.

Jason Dunn owns and operates Thoughts Media Inc., a company dedicated to creating the best in online communities. He enjoys mobile devices, digital media content creation/editing, and pretty much all technology. He lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with his lovely wife, and his sometimes obedient dog.