After doing some additional research I went ahead and took the plunge and purchased the Giottos LCD lens protector mentioned in my previous post above.
After first doing a search on this forum and finding this thread and reading all the different methods folks are using...I knew I wanted something more.
I having nothing but respect for the ingenious/cost saving methods folks are employing and applaud you for your efforts.
I also agree that with reasonable care the LCD screen is likely to serve yoman duty without serious injury...
and while I tend to be a tad bit anal about "reasonable care" I respect "Murphy's Law"...
Anyway, according to this link...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schott_Glass"SCHOTT AG is a manufacturer of high-quality industrial glass products, such as fiber-optics and components used in flat panel displays.
They are well known by the photographic community for manufacturing the glass components of Zeiss and Schneider Kreuznach lenses as well as B+W filters"
Additionally I discovered that the "relative hardness" of Schott glass is approximately 50% more than "common glass" and approximately twice as hard as acrylic...
I suspect that many will be rightfully put off by the $25.00 "investment" in this piece...
I on the other hand view it from 4 angles...
1) I think the added protection speaks for itself
2) The clarity of glass exceeds acrylic in most any form
3) There will be times when using a T-Shirt (or other "at hand" material) will be necessary to clean the surface...I have fewer worries doing this on glass than plastic/acrylic
4) If for some reason this piece becomes damaged...it CAN be replaced...for another $25.00 of course
While it is NOT going to be for everybody...it IS somethng that some should consider...for it's merits...
Oh, and DANG this thing is THIN !!!