Screen Protection

[Snow Wight]

The screen protection that came with my band has come off after a few weeks. I have ordered Skinomi? TechSkin - Microsoft Band Screen Protector + Carbon Fiber Full Body Skin Protector. I am just wondering if I apply the inner part (over the skin sensor) if it will a negative effect? Also, can anyone tell me if this product is any good? Many thanks.

 

[DrFate]

Installing the skin over the sensor could cause interference and lead it to work incorrectly. Plus, what is the point of putting a skin on the sensor, it will always be protected by your wrist since it is inner facing.

 

[Snow Wight]

Ha! Well of course! Good point, well made :smile:

 

[bksalt]

Most of these carbon fiber skin protectors come with cut outs for sensors and should not be a problem

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

I wish I would have put one of these skins on. My band is working fine, but the rubberized coating is peeling off in places. Has anyone else seen this happen?

 

[mkg3]

When I was in college, I had a part time job at a store, where they sold various watch bands. With some people, they go through a leather band every 6 months or so due to their body chemistry. With others, it last them several years.

Perhaps there is a similar issue wit the rubber coating on the Band, where some people's skin react differently than others. It just reminded me of what I used to see then looking at your image....

 

[Tim Stone]

I had it happen on the top metal edge. I took it back to a Microsoft Store and they swapped it out.

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

When I was in college, I had a part time job at a store, where they sold various watch bands. With some people, they go through a leather band every 6 months or so due to their body chemistry. With others, it last them several years.

Perhaps there is a similar issue wit the rubber coating on the Band, where some people's skin react differently than others. It just reminded me of what I used to see then looking at your image....

Might actually be something to this....

 

[Scienceguy Labs]

I had it happen on the top metal edge. I took it back to a Microsoft Store and they swapped it out.

I'd love to swap it out, but I'm nowhere near a store. I'm also worried about supply. If I send mine in, week I have a guarantee to get one back quickly???