Prime screen scratches - Use a screen protector Message #1 Posted by Eelco Rouw on 17 Nov 2013, 2:53 p.m.
Hi everybody,
Just ruined a perfectly new prime by having some scratches on the screen. Unfortunately even minor scratches create rainbow like effects on the screen rendering it unusable.
I am really trying to like this calculator and I still think there is a lot of potential. But making such a scratch magnet screen cover is not ideal for education where people tend to throw and misuse their calculators.
I don't know whether the nSpire CX has the same problem as it seems to be more apparent with color screens than black and white.
I have found a solution, but it would have been nice if I found this earlier before needing a second Prime. I ordered HTC one screen protectors from eBay for $5 and they work like a charm, you just have to cut 4cm from the bottom to fit the screen. Part of the bezel is still exposed but that's ok with me.
Dear HP, I am eagerly waiting for new firmware and would love to see a next hardware revision with a scratch resistant screen, readable buttons. I do know that the resources are limited, but this calculator in its current shape is not going to win the hearts of scholars and engineers. It really has the potential though.
Kind regards,
Eelco
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