Creative Screen Protector for Zen (Clear)

by Creative Labs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 53.9 x 35.4 x 2.4 inches ; 1.1 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000VDPCT0
• Item model number: 70AB216000013
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (84 customer reviews)

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Immerse yourself in richly detailed images as you watch your videos in better clarity. If you are worried about smudging your Creative Zen player when using it, you can protect it against fingerprints, dust, and scratches with the Zen Screen Protector. The durable anti-reflection film enhances clarity by reducing glare and reflection. It easily attaches to the screen without trapping air bubbles, and with its non-residue retaining adhesive, you don't have to worry about leaving any residue behind when the film is removed.

What's in the Box:
Three screen protectors.

Product Description

Keep your screen safe from scratches and damage. The non-residue retaining adhesive gives you easy removal of the screen protector. 3 pieces included.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

67 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential ZEN Accessory, December 27, 2007

By 

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 layer. Careful here, though -- the layer 2 tab wants to come off itself instead of actually pulling off the second protective layer. This is where a previous reviewer encountered a gummy mess (as did I). The adhesive mess is on top of the screen protector layer 2 protective sheet! Instead of messing with this tab, just use a fingernail or other thin object to gently pry the second protective layer off safely. This will leave only the center sheet which is the actual screen protector.

Take your time when applying this screen protector on your ZEN player and you should not encounter any issues.

This "accessory" should have been installed at the factory with the option of buying more.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Tip for applying screen protector, February 3, 2008

By 

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:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Worthwhile Accessory, November 19, 2007

By 

F. Wright (Winthrop, Maine USA) - See all my reviews
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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