Lots of screens on mobile devices, how to protect them from getting scratched without spending a fortune? iPods, cell phones… heck, even the case for my iPod has a screen area that gets scratched. The best thing I’ve found so far is the Premium Screen Protector Multipack (SKU 3177WW) from Palm. I got mine at Staples for $20.

What the Palm website doesn’t tell you is that these are not custom fit just for Palm devices, you need to get a pair of scissors and cut them for the device you want, even if you have a Palm. The package comes with 13 sheets that are about 3.5 inches by 2.6 inches (after you trim off the printed info). This is more than big enough to cover any mobile device screen, and can handle about 3 iPod nanos from one sheet. No, you can’t do the entire face of a video iPod, but you can do the screen area (you do have a full body case, right?). At about a buck and a half a sheet, it’s pretty good deal, as long as you are patient with the scissors. Measure from the bottom right corner to stay away from the printed info, else you will have the printed info on your screen; I’m not sure why Palm actually printed stuff on the protector itself instead of just on the peel-off backing, but you lose only a quarter to half an inch of height and width. The protectors are quite strong with not too much glare, and appear to come off with just the right amount of effort. The package also comes with a cleaning cloth and a straightedge to help minimize air bubbles during application.