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TV Screen Protectors : The Basics Explained
Written by Mark Walters   
Thursday, 01 April 2010 07:16
A TV screen protector is a deceptively simple piece of hardware. All screen protectors do basically the same thing. They are all made from the same optical grade acrylic, which is cut and molded to fit the size of most, if not all LCD TV screens. They attach to your LCD TV screen using simple Velcro straps.
by MarkWalters


A TV screen protector is a deceptively simple piece of hardware. There are many different ones available, but they all do basically the same thing. All are made from the same optical grade acrylic, which is cut and molded to fit the size of most TV screens. They attach to your LCD TV screen using Velcro straps.

Now, here are some commonly asked questions about TV screen protectors...

- What is a TV screen protector made of? They are made using optical grade acrylic. Optical grade acrylic is actually pretty impressive stuff. It is scratch resistant, anti-glare and anti-reflective. The newer acrylic materials being used in these products was developed by NASA and is also used in the automobile industry. The stuff is strong, reliable and provides more than enough protection for your expensive television.

- How does the screen protector attach to the TV? All protectors on the market use Velcro straps as their method of attachment. They also have rubber or felt tabs; these "bumpers" act as shock absorbers and take the brunt of the force when the screen cover is jarred. Do not be fooled by the simplicity though; a lot of time and effort has been put into making these extremely effective.

- What sort of damage do TV screen protectors protect against? Not only do they protect against thrown gaming controllers, but also hyperactive pets, kids who throw things (all kids throw things), clumsy adults, etc. Remember, if took out a warranty, it is probable that this warranty does not cover you against damage caused in the aforementioned ways.

- Who makes these products? There are 3 major providers or brands. The only major difference between them are slight variations in the way the Velcro straps are used and, in some instances, the thickness of the protector itself. Remember, the thinner the acrylic used, the more flex will be present in the Protector. If an object strikes a thinner protector, there is a good chance the protector itself will flex and strike the surface of the TV with enough force to damage it.

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