So My iPhone Screen Scratched , Oleophobic Coat To Blame ?

[OmariJames]

The day I got it I dropped my iPhone 3G S , yes I know - I know. I took two benedryls on my way home and I was KNOCKED OUT. Almost missed my, dropped it bla bla.

How I did it was besides the point. However I feel that the oleophobic screen is to blame. I own a iPhone 3G and I've dropped that phone from a pretty fast moving bike on asphalt ( with a case on ) but the screen never scratched. I dropped the 3G S 2 feet on a linoleum floor and I have a ~1.5 inch scratch by the home button. ={

Do you think that the oleophobic coating on the iPhone 3G S makes geting scratches easier ?

[chobbs1]

I posted that exect concern when I heard about the coating. I guess now we know. I am sorry to hear about the screen though.

[eratanun]

did you have a case on the 3gs? that could be a factor as well, as with a case on, it creates somewhat of a lip above the glass screen...

[SOV]

Probably a way for Apple to recieve more money, people having to send their iPhone;s in to have the screen replaced. Its bull****

[btown11]

Originally Posted by SOV

Probably a way for Apple to recieve more money, people having to send their iPhone;s in to have the screen replaced. Its bull****

That's absurd. Also, I don't think the coating has anything to do with the scratch. The screen is still the same, it's akin to putting a sealant on your hardwood floors. If anything, they'd help prevent a deep scratch.

[bmfan]

Originally Posted by OmariJames

The day I got it I dropped my iPhone 3G S , yes I know - I know. I took two benedryls on my way home and I was KNOCKED OUT. Almost missed my, dropped it bla bla.

How I did it was besides the point. However I feel that the oleophobic screen is to blame. I own a iPhone 3G and I've dropped that phone from a pretty fast moving bike on asphalt ( with a case on ) but the screen never scratched. I dropped the 3G S 2 feet on a linoleum floor and I have a ~1.5 inch scratch by the home button. ={

Do you think that the oleophobic coating on the iPhone 3G S makes geting scratches easier ?

if the scratch is just on the coating im sure you could wash the coating off with some kind of solvent, maybe alcohol

[traylorc]

Originally Posted by SOV

Probably a way for Apple to recieve more money, people having to send their iPhone;s in to have the screen replaced. Its bull****

That makes sense...Apple deliberately sabotaged their own phone as they try to maintain control of a highly competitive smart phone market. That makes perfect business sense.

[OmariJames]

eratanun
- No I didn't at the time but I've also late my iphone 3G face down a lot without the case. I just recently stopped using a case on my iPhone. I kinda continued that habit with the new Phone.

bmfan
- I think the oleophobic coat is permanent

[eratanun]

Well there ya go! The front edge of the case kept your touch screen from making contact when you dropped your 3g. Just laying it down faced down won't scratch the screen.... dropping it will, oleophobic coating or not.

[JFSikora]

The OP just had some bad luck. The coating has nothing to do with the scratch.