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Screen protector for MFD?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by acousticbiker, Jan 26, 2006.

  1. acousticbiker

    acousticbiker New Member

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    Does anyone use a screen protector for their MFD? For those that have had their Prius for a while: does the MFD get scuffed after repeated touches? It would have been nice if they included a D-pad (like on Palm handhelds) to be able to navigate and make selections without touching the MFD.

    Speaking of having to touch the MFD, is there a way to change CDs (on a 6 CD changer) without pressing on the respecitve button in the Audio screen? It seems that this should have been a function that a button could perform.
     
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    If I remember correctly, you can change CDs on your changer by depressing and holding the track up and track down buttons on your steering column.

    Rick S.

    06 Silver Classic w/option NL
     
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    I got one from these folks, works well and can hardly tell it is there, cleans well also

    http://www.lcdprotector.com/vehicle1.htm

    here is another site


    http://www.screenpatronus.com/screen-prote...navigation.html
     
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    How does this protector compare for reflection and glare? I was ready to get one and then read the description: "Its glossy finish highly simulates the texture of the original LCD screen." I wouldn't think a glossy surface is what one wants in an automotive screen.
     
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    aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan

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    I had one from them in for only one day. It was the right size and did not interfere with the MFD operation at all. The reason I removed it was that I could never get it in right without having a bubble or worse, a bit of dust. I admit that I probably could've put it in better. While driving I noticed that my polarized sunglasses caused the MFD to have a rainbow on it.

    But that's just me, you might have better luck.
     
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    lcdprotector is a low gloss finish, no glare, works great. I was able to put it on without any bubbles and it looks fine even with sunglasses.
     
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    Are you glasses polorized? It would get bothersome if the protector made it look funny with polorized glasses.
     
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    Yes and it doesn't, it looks just fine.
     
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    OK, thanks for checking. I ordered one today.
     
    #9 Begreen, Jan 28, 2006
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