Targus announces screen protector for iPad with Clear View technology

http://www.targus.com/us/product_details.aspx?sku=AWV1202US

They're listed as "pre-order," though, which makes me wonder why TUAW thinks they've been selling them for about a month...

"Targus has been selling fingerprint-resistant screen protectors for the iPhone and iPod touch devices for about a month..."

Anyone happen to know where to purchase them? I can't even find a reference to them anywhere on the Targus site (except for the original press release).

I scratched my iPhone 3GS the day I got it in a regular jeans pocket with no other things in there. So from now on I'm getting a screen protector for all of my new devices.

Oooohh I like to see the screen just how it is straight from Apple, untouched. ;)) If anyone is concerned about fingerprints and smudges, just pick up some iKlenz (google it or go straight there.) Has a travel case and works great! Apple has done a great job of creating scratch-free screens, its just the fingerprints and smudges that must be dealt with.

We may see app prices raise as a result of this ipad

http://modthatmac.wordpress.com/2010/02/10/appprices/

Speaking of cases, I bought this little gem at my local Meijer for ten bucks. Although it's not specifically designed for iPods/iPhones, it's worked wonders for mine:

http://products.lowepro.com/product/Varia-10,2132,24.htm

You don't need screen protectors. IMO they're a waste of money (if the iPad's screens are anything like the iPhone/iPod Touch, they're pretty much scratch-proof and the fingerprint-resistant coating on the latest iPod Touches is pretty good). You do, however, need to be careful not to crack or break the screen, particularly on a device that's going to be as big as the iPad, so a solid case would be a "must buy."

About 10 minutes after the iPad was announced, I seriously considered buying stock in the company that makes iKlear.

Zagg.com had this available the same day the iPad was announced. With pricing.