BoxWave ClearTouch Crystal Screen Protector

Gadgeteer Hands On Review by Judie Hughes

November 17, 2004

Product Requirements:
Available for these devices

I am really glad that screen protector manufacturers are coming out with more of the crystal clear versions that don't use a tacky adhesive and that have extremely long service lives. The latest of this new generation of screen protectors is the BoxWave ClearTouch Crystal Screen Protector. Similarly made to the BoxWave ClearTouch protector I reviewed two years ago, this new version has one thing which the old did not - perfect clarity.

I happen to think that anti-glare properties are over-rated, especially when you want to see all of the colors on your iPAQ hx4700 series gorgeous VGA screen. With that in mind, the glass-like clearness of the new ClearTouch Crystal is exactly what I want in a protector.

One of the many things that this protector has going for it is that it is extremely easy to install. The tacky side of the protector is covered with a thin sheet of tabbed plastic that is peeled back as the protector is installed.

Because of the nature of the protector's low-tack adhesive, any lint or bubbles caught underneath while installing can be easily removed. Once on, the protector's clearness allows you to see your PDA's screen without any dullness or anti-glare milkyness. This is exactly how your screen looks when it is fresh out of the box.

One thing I was very pleased to see was that this protector covered the entire surface of the screen. There were no gaps or other areas, which seem to serve as lint-magnets when they exist.

The superior materials used for this new generation screen protector allow it to be used for months on end with no real wear. If you have not yet purchased a protector for your PDA, then I encourage you to give the BoxWave ClearTouch Crystal a try.

Price: $12.95, 3-pack bundle is available for $27.95

Pros:
Excellent, long lasting protection for your screen
Crystal Clear
Easy to remove - non "tacky" adhesive
Reusable
Smooth writing surface

Cons:
None