Anonymous 2008-10-26
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2inch wide clear packing tape Scotch(R) Packaging Tape in Sure Start Dispenser 142, 2 in x 800 in Clear [PRICE is per ROLL] is perfect for protecting BlackBerry screens since they are wide enough to cover the entire active part of the display without covering up the earpiece.
We started using clear tape by accident when we misplaced the screen protectors for our BlackBerry and just tried the tape.
It was thicker, lasted longer and cheap to redo when we made a mistake. Clear tape lasts at least three times longer and just as messy to clean up the residue when removing the protector.
Clear tape may have some bubbles upon initial application, but you smooth it out just like with any other screen protector by softly rubbing the bubbles to the edge, the smaller bubbles will disappear after the first 24 hours and even sooner if you carry the BB screen in a shirt pocket with the screen facing your body since the continual exposure to your heat will smooth the bubbles out.
Since the Curve and other BlackBerry's don't use touchscreens, the thickness of the tape doesn't affect convenience and usage.
A sharp razor blade or wallpaper knife is important to cut away the excess tape or can be used to cut the tape into the seams at the edge of the screen where the grey body intersects with the black edges.
When removing the packing tape, have a bottle of 90% Isopropyl rubbing alcohol to quickly remove the excess residue and clean the screen before replacing the next protector.
We've used this method to keep our BlackBerry screens looking new for the last four years and it makes a difference when resold on eBay.
