I just got it today. I only got the face shield part, as I have a body-glove case for the phone, and don't need much protection except for the face.
It was $14.99 (for just the face). Yeah, it's kind of expensive, but I'm happy with the product. I had it on my Samsung Moment, and it definitely helped. I'd used other screen protectors before with other phones, and they always seemed to not work well. The corners would come up, or they just didn't protect the screen.
The Zagg works really well, in that it's almost like a rubber. It stuck to my Moment like epoxy. The only problem was my own fault, i let some specs of dust get on the screen just before I put it on, so I was left with a few tiny bubblee and some slight wrinkle marks from peeling it off and re-applying it about 6 times.
Anyways, I just installed the one on my Evo. This being my second Zagg invisble shield, I had a little bit of a better time getting it on. I did get a slight fingerprint on the bottom corner. I would suggest makiing sure your fingers are wet while doing this, or maybe wearing a rubber/plastic bag glove. Turn the phone off before anything. Then I made sure the shield was soaked before applying it. It was easy to slide the shield into place once it was on the phone. Make sure to line up the top around the front camera and prox. sensor. Then just squeegie everything. Make sure to not squeegie too much water upwards, try to keep water out of the speaker. Always try to keep the face of the shield wet while using the squeegie, to prevent scratching or moving the shield. If you mess up and see a spec of dirt or something underneith, you can peel the shield off within 3-5 minutes and re-apply. Make sure your fingers and the shield are wet again before the re-apply.
Mine turned out good. I'm happy with it.
Yep I like mine . Some people complain they are too rubbery. Mine is fine, just took a little over a week to break in.
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I just bought some cheap ones on Ebay. They shipped it to me fast, and it seems to be working fine... I had the same cheapy on my mogul, and had no complaints.
The ebay co. gave me a coupon code for 10% off. Here- my contribution to this site:
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Returned mine to Best Buy, too rubbery.
I have three EVO's and I put the Zagg on all three. I made sure to keep a paper towel handy on application and picked up all excess water from the squeegie areas. Be sure to apply the spray on your fingers and on top the screen to aid in a perfect "laydown" of the screen.
I've had no problems on any of the screens. The Zagg screen is a nice product.
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Returned mine to Best Buy, too rubbery.
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Yea but how long did you have it on for?
the BodyGuardz that I placed on my EVO already raised in a corner. I had tried them cause folks had said the Zagg had too much orange peel. which I can see on my mp3 player . is the Zagg phone shield less orange peelish than that of a small mp3 shield?
I'm very pleased with the Zagg on the mp3 player...that stuff is awesome.
I don't know if anyone else had this problem, but mine got all scratched up in like 2 days. I didn't have a case on the phone at the time because radioshack didn't have any at time of purchase.
The phone had NO scratches and the Zagg got giant ones through the whole screen protector from what looks like my left thumb nail. My phone goes in my left pants pocket, so there is nothing else there. I had a Zagg on an mp3 a while back and had none of these issues. I don't know if I got a bum one or what, but it was promptly returned after a few days.
Has anyone else had issues with it getting really scratched up in just a normal use scenario? The guy at the store was shocked when he saw it as he uses the zagg products as well.
my mp3 player has a scratch line across its zagg shield. it acquired this scratch as part of demonstration i did for someone. (i'd done this demo a few times and all scratches had healed themselves). this time it was hit as hard as i dared to without fear of busting it. that scratch remains...the only scratch that has been unable to heal itself.
I Zagg my screen, and it's got my vote. I typically abuse my phones but this is my first smartphone, so I wanted to care for it. It did take a couple days to settle in. When I used it on day one I thought for sure I'd remove it because it felt way too rubbery.
Has anyone else had issues with it getting really scratched up in just a normal use scenario?
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Sometimes I've got what looks and feels like a surprisingly awful gash, but a solid scrubbing with my shirt dissolves it quickly. I think because it's kind of gummy it collects crap now and then. Also, anything that presses on the skin (a nail, or something as minute as a crumb if I set the thing face down) leaves an indentation that lasts for an hour or so.
Only down side is that it does feel a little rubbery once in a while. I can't tell if it's humidity or what causes it. It's usable, and I can deal with it to keep my screen pristine.
you only get the rubbery feeling when the screen is absolutely clean.
It only works if it has oil on it. Say... the oil from your skin. Rub it on your cheek and then wipe it with a lint free cloth... and it will be nice and smooth again.
I think that's why it doesn't show fingerprints nearly as much.
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I had it on there for 4 days
I had the full body kit on my old HTC Fuze and put a screen protector only on my EVO. I discovered a problem that I didn't have with my old phone though.
I ride a sportbike and use a tankbag to carry my stuff to work every day. Since the EVO is a much bigger phone, it didn't fit in the phone pocket, so I have been keeping it in the map pocket, which is a large pocket with a clear plastic covering. Well the other day it was hot and the top clear cover of the pocket stuck to the ZAGG on the EVO and when I removed the EVO from the pocket it pulled the ZAGG right off.
I planned to do a warranty replacement but I didn't know you have to send in the old cover so, I'm SOL. I've now got a Kindle screen protector that I cut to fit. It's matte and perfectly smooth. It'll do until I can order a nicer one online (it does cause a little distortion as it's really low quality but it was also dirt cheap at Wal-mart so it'll suffice for now).
Can we get some pics of it installed? I had this on my iPhone and HTC Hero but took it off because of the "slipperiness" of the screen... I don't like how my finger got slightly stuck sometimes.
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I had the full body kit on my old HTC Fuze and put a screen protector only on my EVO. I discovered a problem that I didn't have with my old phone though.
I ride a sportbike and use a tankbag to carry my stuff to work every day. Since the EVO is a much bigger phone, it didn't fit in the phone pocket, so I have been keeping it in the map pocket, which is a large pocket with a clear plastic covering. Well the other day it was hot and the top clear cover of the pocket stuck to the ZAGG on the EVO and when I removed the EVO from the pocket it pulled the ZAGG right off.
I planned to do a warranty replacement but I didn't know you have to send in the old cover so, I'm SOL. I've now got a Kindle screen protector that I cut to fit. It's matte and perfectly smooth. It'll do until I can order a nicer one online (it does cause a little distortion as it's really low quality but it was also dirt cheap at Wal-mart so it'll suffice for now).
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If you find a good way to mount it to your bars, please send me a PM and let me know!
I'd love to get mine mounted up high so I can see GPS directions and record video/snap pics too.
I use Swype on my Evo and the invisibleShield was sticky enough to mess with my input. I had it for about a week and a half, but I ended up getting another screen protector. I kept the back and side parts on.
I still have invisibleShield on my iPod Touch, and it is great. It was just that Swype so was much harder to use with invisibleShield.\
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BTW, OP, if you get dust or something on the invisibleShield during installation, usually run the sticky side under a faucet for a bit and that tends to help.
Mine already has scratches after only two weeks of use. And I am still careful where I place my phone. First go around with Zagg. I have used bestskinsever.com for couple of my old devices. It was better. And I might go back to it.
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here are pictures of mine. I took these pictures with my old blackberry curve, as I don't have any other camera. I can get a bigger size of these from my flickr account, if needed. I figure you should be able to see this and get a pretty good idea.
literally smooth as glass
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you can kinda see the edges of the screen protector here.
I know these shots are NOT very good, its only the blackberry camera! but the screen protector quality doesnt look much different in real life. Its a good protector.
I use Zagg on my Evo, and my old phone & iPod, and they've always worked good and never really felt rubbery to me. They will feel kinda sticky, or rubbery, if your fingers are sweaty or wet, and your pushing hard. If you're not pressing hard on the screen, your finger still glides across the screen.
I haven't had issues with the Zagg protectors getting scratched, although if you leave them in your pocket with keys or something like that, and pressure gets applied it can leave a imprint that can be hard to get out, although usually scrubbing the area with your finger for a while helps get it out.
On my old phone, I replaced the screen protector once because it did start to come up from the screen, and then pocket lint got under it and it got worse. At first I just cut the 'infected' area off, but it continued. I suppose checking your protector for flaws like that and doing what you can to stop them before they start is a good idea.
Anyways, when I took the protector off, it was difficult and when I took it off it stretched out a bit and it wouldn't have fit back onto my device if I had chosen to reapply it. It also was a bit "orange" or brownish. I didn't notice the discoloration while it was on the device though. So that wasn't an issue to me.
I put the protector on for both my device, and my dads device. When I put the shield on my dads device it didn't go on as smooth as mine (you can't tell there's anything on it really, there're a few very minor imperfections). His screen protector has some bubbles under it, and I can't figure out why. You can kinda feel the screen being a bit rougher, but my dad says that he doesn't notice them, or feel them, and they're not a problem for him (he is kinda old though >_>).
I suppose that's what I have to say about the screen protector, but I'm definitely going to watch for the screen peeling up, and coming off.
I think that Zagg is a great product as long as you can put it on correctly, and keep up a little maintenance on it, like making sure bubbles on the edges don't form, and such.
Sorry 'bout it being a long post, but meh.
I had the full body shield installed on my phone last friday. only when i got home did i notice there were these vertical lines/streaks showing up on the screen part. it is much more noticeable on a white background and at certain angles it kinda has a rainbow effect to it.
i brought it back today and the "installer" said that that is common for their screen protectors and was hesitant to replace it. i wouldn't really bother about it but the lines are all over and distracting, there are even a couple right smack in the middle of the screen!
i've used invisible shields on my other phones and never had issues like this.
anyone with similar experiences/problems?
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I tried to use them, I really did. The first one was a zagg and it wasn't a very good experience. The screen was rubbery and got scratched up within 2 weeks. So I removed it and just left my seidio case on for a few months. No scratches at all. Now I just got an otterbox impact case and came w/ a nicer screen protector. I put it on, but the lint underneath the screen was driving me crazy. I tried cleaning it off and made it even worst! Is anyone else just rockin it with just a case? I'm done w/ screen protectors.
I used my phone for months without a screen protector until the OB Defender(waste) came out.
I do agree with you that the lint and dust is utterly frustrating. you almost need a clean-room with a surgeon to get the damn thing on right. I can't remember who suggested it, but they said if you take your phone into the bathroom after a good, hot shower, the moisture in the air will keep dust from floating around and you'll get a real clean protector.
i will tell you this, like i said, i rocked my phone for months without any protection. then one day i slid it into the same pocket as my car keys and received a nice long scratch along the length of the phone.
I use the otterbox one and I love it. You really can't tell that there is even a screen protector on the phone. You just gotta be very careful when you put it on. I have gotten really good at it, mine is perfect- not a bubble, spec of dust, scratch, etc...
Screen protectors can be a pain in the ass, but with just a LITTLE bit of time, they can be awesome. First off, i use and swear by steinheil screen protectors. They feel exactly like the glass on the phone and not one person including myself has been able to tell the difference between an evo with it on and no screen protector. Second off, its the method of application that makes or breaks screen protectors. The single best way to apply one is in the bathroom. Turn on the shower and let the bathroom get foggy. This drops all the dusk in the air so you have a nice clean environment to work in. also use a good/new lint free cloth to clean while in the bathroom. use a little patience to get it lined up and start on the bottom and slowly move up using the included tool or a credit card. smooth out any remaining tiny bubbles and your in heaven my friend.
Wish I posted here first before applying the screen protector. I'll just have to baby it for now.
If you are going to use one of the ones made with the military grade polymer, bodyguardz is one of the better ones. It doesn't have the orange peel feel to it and they have a dry apply version.
I use steinheil too. The shower method is a little excessive tho. Just get a couple pieces of tape and dab around the whole screen to remove as much lint as you can, apply the protector and if there is still lint under use a strip of tape to life the protector and another piece to remove the lint.
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Screen protectors can be a pain in the ass, but with just a LITTLE bit of time, they can be awesome. First off, i use and swear by steinheil screen protectors. They feel exactly like the glass on the phone and not one person including myself has been able to tell the difference between an evo with it on and no screen protector. Second off, its the method of application that makes or breaks screen protectors. The single best way to apply one is in the bathroom. Turn on the shower and let the bathroom get foggy. This drops all the dusk in the air so you have a nice clean environment to work in. also use a good/new lint free cloth to clean while in the bathroom. use a little patience to get it lined up and start on the bottom and slowly move up using the included tool or a credit card. smooth out any remaining tiny bubbles and your in heaven my friend.
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I started using them and love them. IMO one if not the best out.
You just have to take your time. You cant tell mine is on.. I have used the anti fingerprint anf liked it a lot, but im using clear now and love it.... I wont go to the wet apply again.
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I hate the glass. I like the plasticy rubbery feel of zagg. My hand can slide and there's no smudges or prints on. Amaxing
A drop of Chuck Norris's semen was placed on the IPhone. We now have the Htc Evo.
Just FYI, I found a screen protector that I swear buy. It feels like glass, like the original screen. I dont know how scratch resistant it is but after a few months I'm still scratch free. Also I put one on my wifes phone. They come in a three pack off Amazon for $7 and some change shipped. It's worth giving a shot. Here's the link- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003T1WI02/ref=oss_product
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I use steinheil too. The shower method is a little excessive tho. Just get a couple pieces of tape and dab around the whole screen to remove as much lint as you can, apply the protector and if there is still lint under use a strip of tape to life the protector and another piece to remove the lint.
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That's pretty innovative! I'll remember the tape trick next time. Thanks
I like Zagg InvisibleShield on my EVO. I had to order a replacement since I messed mine up with attempting to put on the front of a DecalGirl skin (pain in the butt).
I know I would have a hard time doing it myself so I had Best Buy install the last one and probably do my replacement. Yeah, they charge $8 but both times on my EVO and on my father's new android upgrade were perfect. No air bubbles, no trapped dust, dirt, and grim under the screen protector.
Check my Signature for a great option for screen protectors. They used to only have one type, now you can get a whole lot of options. I love them! I used the shower method too, and it worked great for me. Still on my first one - 4 months and counting.
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Check my Signature for a great option for screen protectors. They used to only have one type, now you can get a whole lot of options. I love them! I used the shower method too, and it worked great for me. Still on my first one - 4 months and counting.
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Are there scratches on ur screen protector? That's the other thing that drives me crazy.
I personally have to have a screen protector mainly due to my job . I work in the service department of a heavy equippment dealership . Besides being around dust and dirt and parts being ground down there is no telling what my fingers will pick up . I went with no protector at first and thats when I got my first two scratches . Had the invisible shield installed and scratches got covered up . Point of the story is , depending on your field of work and what you are exposing the phone to pretty much determines how well your screen is gonna remain scratch free . One thing that does irritate me to some extent . I had a Blackberry Storm that remained scratch free and never had a screen protector on it .
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Screen protectors can be a pain in the ass, but with just a LITTLE bit of time, they can be awesome. First off, i use and swear by steinheil screen protectors. They feel exactly like the glass on the phone and not one person including myself has been able to tell the difference between an evo with it on and no screen protector. Second off, its the method of application that makes or breaks screen protectors. The single best way to apply one is in the bathroom. Turn on the shower and let the bathroom get foggy. This drops all the dusk in the air so you have a nice clean environment to work in. also use a good/new lint free cloth to clean while in the bathroom. use a little patience to get it lined up and start on the bottom and slowly move up using the included tool or a credit card. smooth out any remaining tiny bubbles and your in heaven my friend.
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Going to give my vote to the Steinheil too. First off, I started out with a Zagg but could not stand the rubbery feel. In addition, I also use my EVO as a music player when I work out (I have an armband case that has a plastic cover on it) and every time I pulled the EVO out of the case after the workout, it would pull the Zagg cover off. PAIN IN THE *SS! I got so tired of it happening, the last time I just crumpled up the Zagg and tossed it in the trash. At that point, I was ready to go with a NAKED screen but had to remind myself that I was on my second EVO. The screen on my first got scratched 3 days after I brought it home (Don't even know how... with a 20-month old running around at home, could have been anything).
Now, going back to the Steinheil - I read reviews of it on Amazon and everyone raved. It was somewhat affordable so I thought, why not. After applying it, I have to say it's pretty awesome. Does it feel like glass? Not in my opinion - it feels "silky" but not SMOOTH like glass (does that make sense?) More importantly, it doesn't feel like rubber like the Zagg. And a fringe benefit, it does a great job of keeping off the fingerprints! And how about working out? I've used put in the armband case now 4X and it hasn't come off once. With the Zagg, I've had to reapply it 4 times!
So, my vote is for the Steinheil too... (BTW, they give you two in a case so you can try and find someone to split the costs with you if cost is an issue).
Boxwave screen protectors are the way to go. The crystal ones are awesome
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I buy the cheap ones from China on ebay and they seem to work fine. I usually just buy them in bulk for like $10 and stash them. I replace them every couple of months once they get scratched. I swear by the shower method in the bathroom, always have a clean application.
I initially had a zagg screen protector but it was GARBAGE. I ripped it off after 2 days of having it. I ended up getting a privacy screen protector off eBay for $3.00 and have had it since. I do miss the crisp clarity of the Evo screen but it has proved useful and has worked much better than that zagg crap.
I got a Zagg as soon as I got my Evo. I had used them on other devices (G1, my brief stint with an iphone, my Moment). Some people don't like the orange peel effect, and say it feels tacky, but it doesn't bother me (I don't even notice the orange peel effect). I have had it since August of last year, since the Evo was so hard to come by for the longest time lol. I have no scratches, and no bubbles. No peeling of the sides, except one when I put my Seidio case on initially, but it smoothed back out. I had Best Buy install it for me this go around, and I couldn't be happier. I have had it like I said, since August, with heavy use, and it stays in my pocket. It still looks as good as the day I got it
Anyone else a daring and adventurous guy like me, living the dangerous life with no screen protector.
But still sport the pocket protector to keep the nerd alive jk.
Just got sick of my screen always being covered up, I did have a good one from Otterbox, it was very clear, and went on near perfectly with no bubbles, but when gets greasy hard to clean off, it seems to attract grease almost. Now with the naked screen, it doesn't seem to get nearly as greasy at all, and the image of the screen with no protector is even sharper and clearer. Look out "Retina Display" I am looking at you.
I know I may scratch the screen somehow, but not too worried. Anyone else take it off and like going naked ? Hey now !!!
my friend had his Evo for months without a screen protector and he never scratched it until he put the oem htc protector on it. it did look very nice compared to mine (with the protector on)...but i KNOW i will scratch mine so mine stays on!
i tried it haha i went out golfing with it in my pocket and i guess there was a lot of pressure on my pocket on my downswing and it put a big crack on my screen
Daring, daring people...
Took mine off six months ago. No scratcheson the main screen. My camera glass cover has a few scratches though.
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I have been running mine with no screen protector since day1. No scratches at all. I don't abuse it or anything but I'm also not extremely careful. I personally just couldnt stand the rubbery feel and the degraded image. As a side note I actually apply some carnuba wax (very carefully) every couple of weeks and it helps a lot with the grease etc. Even makes it ultra slippery.
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I have been running mine with no screen protector since day1. No scratches at all. I don't abuse it or anything but I'm also not extremely careful. I personally just couldnt stand the rubbery feel and the degraded image. As a side note I actually apply some carnuba wax (very carefully) every couple of weeks and it helps a lot with the grease etc. Even makes it ultra slippery.
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good idea with the wax... gonna try it myself, haven't used a screen protector since July and my screen is like new
Running it nude here too, had a TINY thin scratch under 1cm long from my keyes. Luckily the screen kept getting dust under it so sprint replaced the glass for free.
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I like my screen protector from Otterbox. I'm not brave enough to go naked at this point. I'll wait until I've owned the phone a year and I'm closer to the replacement. Of course, I do pay for the insurance... Hmm. Perhaps I should ponder this more.
I don't use screen protectors because they don't feel right when it comes to touch, and they degrade the picture quality. Not only that, but glass is harder than virtually all metals so the chance of it getting scratched are pretty low. The only thing you really have to worry about is sand, but if your phone won't ever be exposed to sand then there's nothing to worry about.
IMO screen protectors are obsolete for capacitive touch screens. For the older plastic screens that were used for resistive touch screens though, it made more sense.
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Took mine off six months ago. No scratcheson the main screen. My camera glass cover has a few scratches though.
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Same here...I hate protectors/cases...have you ever rocked a case and protector, and then every once in a while took it all off to clean it up? Remember that feeling you had looking at it all cleaned up and in its true size right before you put all of that **** back on??! It looks a million times better! Why cover it back up??!! I've had mine naked since release date and for the exception of a few hair line scratches on my camera lens (no effect whatsoever on the quality of pics/vids), its still perfect!
I fumbled mine over this weird ornimental bronze ashtray and dinged up my otterbox screen protector in about ten places. I thought for sure the phone was done while it bounced across the ashtray, but the protector took all the punishment. They immediately sent out a complete replacement case (regardless of me telling them what I did and asking where I can buy just the screeny, awesome customer service). So I had the damaged protector removed for the three days I waited for shipping... and there is NO WAY I'm putting another protector on, this glass feels awesome, doesnt collect finger funk or microscopic finger scuffs. More responsive, image is sharp, the phone just feels slicker and faster. I still have the commuter case on the body at work but at home I gotta strip it down completely and revel in the sexiness of this phone. I'm done caring what happens to the phone now, just like the rest it will look like an old turd in two years and I'll be sporting something new anyway.
I'm starting to feel the same way... I've gone caseless the past two days. Maybe I'll take the screen protector off today.
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I like my screen protector from Otterbox. I'm not brave enough to go naked at this point. I'll wait until I've owned the phone a year and I'm closer to the replacement. Of course, I do pay for the insurance... Hmm. Perhaps I should ponder this more.
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i also like their screen protector, not much friction when sliding around finger
Currently naked and oh does she feel amazing lol
No case or screen protector and I sport it in my left front pants pocket all the time.
I had a nice slimmer case by sedio I think and then the corner clips broke so it was coming apart. Ordered a Otterbox case and was like omg... I could throw this thing like a baseball and I bet it could take the beating. Had the Otterbox on for a few weeks then I got tired of that oil slick effect under the screen protector and once it was naked there was no putting the clothes back on!
I am a little upset though, since taking it out of the case there are now 3 small pieces or dirt under the screen and its only been out of a case for maybe a week. The Evo I have is a replacement since my mic stop working on my original phone. It does have that screen separation issue.
I haven't used a screen protector since Day 1, which, for me, was back in early November 2010. I still don't have any scratches on my screen and agree with the op's sentiments that some screen protectors dilute the quality of the display.
I'm very careful to never place my EVO in my pocket with anything other than my Bluetooth headset. No spare change, no car keys, et cetera. I've also found that some relatively inexpensive microfiber cleaning clothes from Target are spectacular at removing fingerprints and grime from the screen when it does become dirty.
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I'm very careful to never place my EVO in my pocket with anything other than my Bluetooth headset. No spare change, no car keys, et cetera. I've also found that some relatively inexpensive microfiber cleaning clothes from Target are spectacular at removing fingerprints and grime from the screen when it does become dirty.
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I had a HTC Hero for about 1.5 years, completely naked since day 1. When I got rid of it, I only had a couple of small, barely noticeable scratches. It wasn't babied at all and it was dropped a few times. The only thing I used to clean that screen was whatever jean or shorts I had on.
Now if I can only get past being paranoid with the EVO ; there's nothing better than rockin' a naked phone.
I stopped using my case a few weeks ago, and haven't had any issues. Yesterday, I picked my wife up from the salon. While we were driving home, I had her answer a text for me. When we got home, she forgot it was in her lap, and just got out of the car. It hit the concrete right on the corner on the backside and scratched all the way down to the red. She got very upset about it, so I pretended it was no big deal...but DAMMIT! It was friggin MINT before that!
A month ago I peeled off the Zagg protector Best Buy put on when I bought it back in October. Not going back. Looks better, feels better.
Ahhhhhhh, freballin'
I went back to a screen protector already
Was at WorstBuy, looking at misc stuff, and this hot chick was pimping the Zagg bullet proof screen protector, well a few shake of her boobs in front of me, and I was sold. I am sucker.
Actually I LOVE this screen, has a weird sticky feel to it, very good traction on the finger, and even better doesn't seem to attract any grease, I like this much more than the clear Otterbox protector.
Combine this with the best case for the EVO, the Case-Mate "Tough" and this phone is ready for 2012.
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I'm a sucka for trying different things,
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The camera lens & it's metal rim are both protected by the skin.
Here are some photos taken after the application of BSE:
All photos in my thread are un-edited, you either like the results or don't, but hope you guys appreciate the photos.
If your interested in purchasing, here is the link: http://www.bestskinsever.com/htc-one-x-skin
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here is a video after 3 weeks.
its holding out very well, no bubbles, marks, scratches or dents.
& here are some 'after 3 weeks photo's
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Thanks for the beaituful pictures.
I have also applied the skin to my HOX . However i have only applied the screen, and the back. havnt dared to do the sides yet
did you use the wet solution for the sides as well?
Awesome! I was looking for something like this since I HATE cases lol. Buying one asap.
mahdibassam said:
Thanks for the beaituful pictures.
I have also applied the skin to my HOX . However i have only applied the screen, and the back. havnt dared to do the sides yet
did you use the wet solution for the sides as well?
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Yes, I soaked everything. Lol
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Yes, I soaked everything. Lol
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How does it actually apply?
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?
shangostar said:
How does it actually apply?
Did you buy from there or anywhere in the UK selling them?
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It applys very well, its extremely sticky - even when soaked. (More so than others I've tested for other phones such as zagg, phantomskinz, bodyguardz and skinomi)
The skins are not tacky on the non-adhesive side, and only a small amount of orange peel effect are visible.
I'm definately keeping this one on for a while.
Screen quality is awesome, colours are vivid & still pop.
Fitting is great, it can't be faulted.
Tip - regarding the large back piece, start with the speaker grill and pogo pins (not the camera and flash) - once they are aligned- the rest will fit into place nicely.
During installation, I received only bubbles after installation on the screen only, the back, sides top & bottom surprisingly didn't produce any bubbles which I was grateful for.
All bubbles from screen vanished after 3days.
It adds a nice some extra grip as expected, but is not tacky.
The screen does produce some finger smudges as does most film-screen protectors, but does Not produce the rainbow effect which is usually visible after sweaty fingers use the white-background browser. - these smudges are easily wipe-free.
I really like the back-piece, I think it looks stunning.
Word of warning, even if your phone looks clean before installation, if you own the white HOX - it might not be once you apply the protector. LoL
I do have a 3 'minute' bits of fluff under the back of the phone, but unless you know they are there - nobody would notice them. - its no more or less than what you get on the phone without any protector on, so this doesn't bother me - that's the problem with white phones, they show things. LOL
And.... these things are damn cheap to buy, I've never used them before but always will in the future - great quality at a much lesser price. The skins come with no extras, no squeegee, no solution, no box or instructions - this keeps the cost low.
Hope that helps.
in ordering.....
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Bought directly from BSE - conversion rate with delivery price turned out to be £7.xx
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it will get pale yellow in few days. i applied it and removed.
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Hey guys,
I'm a sucka for trying different things,
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Very good installation but don't you find it "damaging" the design of the device? I really like the matte back cover contrasting with the glossy sides. You kinda lose this unique detail when putting on a skin.
I've had a very good experience in the past with SGP's matte skin for my previous Desire HD and it was a great - it kept the matte design of the device and you could easily think that the phone is naked BUT, after a few months, when I took the skin off the device I was surprised to see that the skin was extremely dirty. I could compare it to the difference between a transparent versus smoke color in TPU cases.
So, I'm not sure I would try this on my white One X - whereas on the brownish Desire HD it was barely visible (until I took it off) I'm not so sure a white One X would keep it's tidy white color over time.
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it will get pale yellow in few days. i applied it and removed.
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I don't know what you mean, mine still looks the same as my pictures above.
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Is there any difference in the pics quality. From what I see in the one u posted its not but probably you see it better. My lens are already scratched in 2 months since I have it so I wanna add some protection just there.
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Looks pretty good, but it seems like the protection doesn't cover the whole screen.
As I've been a user of these skinz and mostly bought from BodySkinz (have tried Zagg as well) as they give the cheapest and yet still the same quality as others.
Overall the skins are brilliant, I haven't had any of my phone take a single scratch on anywhere I had skin applied which was usually the full body.
I would highly recommend them, over-time they do taint in the colour (about after 6-9 months) and the edges may slowly start to unstick and get loose if they weren't applied properly, even if they were applied properly they still slowly come off but just takes longer.
I also have it for the HTC One X full body, it does cover the full screen with a very small border that isn't covered (about 1mm or less) though this very small border is not part of the main touchable screen.
The fully body provides full protection just about everywhere and only leaves a small rim below the buttons and the earphone speakers exposed. The camera is also not covered.
This applies to the EU / internation model, the Snapdragon versions have a different alignment (I know because they accidentally sent me AT&T ones first but were quick to replace it immediately).
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Looks pretty good, but it seems like the protection doesn't cover the whole screen.
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it does, the fit is perfect.
Is it the 1mm border, all protectors will have this - if you have edge-to-edge, they get caught easily and create a sharp edge.
Or is it because it doesn't cover the small black side that wraps around? (this isn't the screen btw)
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jargalus said:
Is there any difference in the pics quality. From what I see in the one u posted its not but probably you see it better. My lens are already scratched in 2 months since I have it so I wanna add some protection just there.
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The camera is fine with the skin.
It's an ease-off-my-mind to have my camera protected, it was my main concern without any skins installed.
Here is a very un-professional yet quick photo I took about 15mins ago, all on auto.
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hey guys,
here is a video after 3 weeks.
its holding out very well, no bubbles, marks, scratches or dents.
& here are some 'after 3 weeks photo's
Never heard of these before, but I like the look of them!
Do you know how hard it is to remove from the phone, and if it leaves any residue on it, and is it hard to apply? I can hardly apply a screen protector without having to remove it and place it again because I think it's not applied straight! I'm currently using a cheap case I got for about £2.50 from eBay, but I plan to buy a ProPorta one is they make a nice leather one for the One X (I had a nice leather one from them on my Desire HD).
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Never heard of these before, but I like the look of them!
Do you know how hard it is to remove from the phone, and if it leaves any residue on it, and is it hard to apply? I can hardly apply a screen protector without having to remove it and place it again because I think it's not applied straight! I'm currently using a cheap case I got for about £2.50 from eBay, but I plan to buy a ProPorta one is they make a nice leather one for the One X (I had a nice leather one from them on my Desire HD).
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I find wet application protectors much easier to apply than dry ones, and they certainly stick down better.
You just need to not be afraid to wet your phone a bit.
I use one single drop of fairy liquid in a pint glass of warm water to create my solution, and I keep rinsing out the glass until all the white frothy bubbles have gone.
I make sure both hands of mine (especially my finger tips) are soaking wet before touching the protector.
Remove the protector from its backing,
I then soak my protector in the pint glass for 30 seconds.
Clean the phone as best as you can, (take your time) removing all dust and fluff.
Then remove the soaked protector from the glass, and allowing some excess water to drip from the protector.
And apply to the screen, checking even gaps from top, bottom and sides.
If you don't align proper first time, pull it off gently (so you don't stretch it) and re-soak in the glass.
Once it's aligned and your happy with its position, use a card (bank card, store card etc) and gently push out the water from the centre outwards.
... Don't not push hard on the protector with your card, it can create dents. (sideways gliding across the screen)
Once you have got most of the water out, remove excess water from the phone with a cloth (you can do this as you get the water out from underneath the protector)
Ok, once most of the water has gone, your protector will have some bubbles, and will look like crap, it will have have a dirty look - don't worry.
Hair dryer helps, but I tend to keep running GL Benchmark on all tests, it heats the screen up and drys the protector el-natural. Lol
Try to use the phone very little for at least an evening, and keep running the benchmarks.
And just allow it to stand, dry and cure itself to perfection (can take a few days, or as little as an evening)
.... That's my methods and have been for years.
If you get a bit of fluff under the protector, it's tough luck - I don't recommend AT ALL trying to remove it, it's near damn impossible as these protectors are seriously sticky.
Removal of protectors is really quite easy, lift a corner and keep pulling. lol - I've yet to try one that leaves residue.
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chrisjcks said:
I find wet application protectors much easier to apply than dry ones, and they certainly stick down better.
You just need to not be afraid to wet your phone a bit.
I use one single drop of fairy liquid in a pint glass of warm water to create my solution, and I keep rinsing out the glass until all the white frothy bubbles have gone.
I make sure both hands of mine (especially my finger tips) are soaking wet before touching the protector.
Remove the protector from its backing,
I then soak my protector in the pint glass for 30 seconds.
Clean the phone as best as you can, (take your time) removing all dust and fluff.
Then remove the soaked protector from the glass, and allowing some excess water to drip from the protector.
And apply to the screen, checking even gaps from top, bottom and sides.
If you don't align proper first time, pull it off gently (so you don't stretch it) and re-soak in the glass.
Once it's aligned and your happy with its position, use a card (bank card, store card etc) and gently push out the water from the centre outwards.
... Don't not push hard on the protector with your card, it can create dents. (sideways gliding across the screen)
Once you have got most of the water out, remove excess water from the phone with a cloth (you can do this as you get the water out from underneath the protector)
Ok, once most of the water has gone, your protector will have some bubbles, and will look like crap, it will have have a dirty look - don't worry.
Hair dryer helps, but I tend to keep running GL Benchmark on all tests, it heats the screen up and drys the protector el-natural. Lol
Try to use the phone very little for at least an evening, and keep running the benchmarks.
And just allow it to stand, dry and cure itself to perfection (can take a few days, or as little as an evening)
.... That's my methods and have been for years.
If you get a bit of fluff under the protector, it's tough luck - I don't recommend AT ALL trying to remove it, it's near damn impossible as these protectors are seriously sticky.
Removal of protectors is really quite easy, lift a corner and keep pulling. lol - I've yet to try one that leaves residue.
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Thanks for all this info! Thinking of buying one, just a bit afraid about the getting the phone wet part
GL benchmark tests sound like a great way to warm up the phone!
Thanks again
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Being the one that turned most of you on to XtremeGuard screen and full body protectors with that crazy deal they had going for 75% off and free shipping here in the States, I think I need to do my own review of the product so here goes.
Battery cover
First and foremost, yes the cut of this cover allows for removal of the battery cover. Upon initial inspection of the cover I noticed some black specs along the edges as most others have mentioned. As for the cut of the cover, it's not perfect but it's close enough to where I didn't need to modify or cut it in any way to allow it to fit. I don't know how they go about cutting these things but one area they can improve on would be the cuts, I'd like to see more clean, smooth and precise cuts free of "hiccups" or jagged edges. One are in particular that stands out is the area around the charging port, will post pics once the cover is done curing. Another is the corners...I don't know what, if anything, can be done to decrease the gap around the corners but I'd like to see that exposed area there made smaller as well. Lastly, the area that surrounds the camera, speaker and flash is cut with some pecuilar angles I'd guess to ensure maximum coverage. I would prefer something that follows the contours and general shape of the items in that area more closely....those items in that area have more of a rounded square shape so I think if that cutout followed the same outline it would be much more uniform and cosmetically appealing.
Installation:
The install is very straight forward, relatively easy, but requires patience.
Prep
Gather up a small bowl, something just large enough for you to dip you fingers in freely, a microfiber towel (a cleaning cloth that came with a screen protector will suffice), some soap (I prefer Johnson & Johnson Baby shampoo), the squeegee that came with your protector and of course, the protector itself.
This was my first time installing the full body protector and I wanted to minimize dust contamination so I followed the advice of one of our more experienced members and did the install in my bathroom with it all steamed up from the hot shower I had running. I forget his name, sorry, but if you read this let me know and I'll credit you The idea behind doing this is that the steam and humidity in the room will hold the dust down. So after steaming up the room (I just let the shower run the whole time honestly, about 10-15 minutes) I washed my hands and cleaned off the protector under warm tap water to try and get rid of as many of those black specs as possible, removed the cutout for the camera, speaker and flash. Dried off my hands one I was happy with the results and cleaned the battery cover, which of course had been removed from the phone, making sure not to get any fingerprints on it. Set that aside and fill up your bowl with warm water (1 cup is plenty) and add a drop or two of baby shampoo, gently stirring it in the water to avoid bubbles. Dip all your fingers in the water and then peel the backing off the protector, then dip the protector in the bowl to coat it with the mixture and lay it down on the battery cover. No need to be precise with this initial placement, but precise enough to ensure the cover doesn't touch anything else like the counter. I'd suggest laying it down from top to bottom, this will ensure minimal air bubbles get trapped under there. Once it's on there you'll be able to move it around to get it where it needs to be and once you do so you can begin working it to get out as much of the water and bubbles as possible. Because of the way I laid it down I had very little air bubbles or water trapped under there so I decided I'd just use my fingers, didn't use the squeegee at all but you can if you choose. Instead of rubbing or dragging my fingers across the protector, which can cause it to move ever so slightly, I "rolled" my fingers in the trouble areas where I seen an air bubble or gathering of moisture. Once I spotted the area I would take my thumb and set it down on it's side, just off to the side of the area, and roll it over the area as if taking a fingerprint. Don't be shy, press as hard as need be. I prefer this technique as it virtually eliminates any marring of the protector and ensures it stays in place at the same time. You will spend much of this time trying to get the corners and the top/bottom edges to lay down, take your time. You may even need to hold said areas down for a few minutes each but they will eventually start to hold. After you think you've got it, recheck your work and make sure you have no lifted edges and that everything is lined up nicely and set it aside. I put mine out in the direct sunlight for a couple hours to help speed up the process.
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Preinspection turned up some black particles again, grrrr.....This is a QC issue and i'm going to bring it up to them and hope they make the changes needed to ensure it gets rectified. Not a big deal though, just washed it off as best as i could before installing. The cuts again aren't the ultimate in precision but it does cover the whole screen....just for clarity, there are cutouts for the earpiece, one of the sensors up top and the home button, these cutouts are in the shape of a U so there are exposed areas where those cutouts are. But top to bottom, side to side, the whole screen, beveled edge and all, are covered except for those areas. The only thing I did differently is applied a piece of scotch tape over the camera lens...this was to prevent possible damage to it as I had the phone sitting on the counter at the beginning of the install. Install is the same as listed above, however this time I did use the squeegee because I had to lift the protector once after the initial lay down which caused much more air bubbles and water pockets. So once I got the protector in place by sliding it around I grabbed the cleaning cloth and pressed down firmly on the area by the earpiece and home button to absorb as much water from those areas as possible and using the squeegee I worked it side to side to minimize the water concentration around those two areas, making sure to absorb any significant water being expelled during the process. MAKE SURE TO DRY YOUR HANDS AFTER GETTING THE INITIAL LAY DOWN DONE! You will be handling the phone and don't want wet fingers touching your SIM card or microSD card slots, let alone the battery connectors. After getting 99% of the water/bubbles out and being happy with the coverage of the protector I used the cloth to absorb any water build up along the edges and to ensure the protector was pressed down nicely all along the outside edge of the screen. This was a much quicker install, maybe 5 minutes. It is not resting outside next to the battery cover in direct sunlight to expedite the curing process.
Pics will be posted once the curing process is done, most likely not until late this evening or even tomorrow.
Pic don't show up for me. Can anyone else see them?
Novarider said:
Pic don't show up for me. Can anyone else see them?
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It takes many hours for these to cure, at least 8. I'm setting mine out in direct sunlight to expedite the process but still, don't expect pics until late tonight or tomorrow.
I meant the pictures at the top whatever the are
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I meant the pictures at the top whatever the are
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You still can't see them?
would you like a video of the install for this skin? I made one a few days ago.
tillithz said:
would you like a video of the install for this skin? I made one a few days ago.
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Sure...wouldn't hurt
ironic we prefer j&j baby soap... where you standing over my shoulder when I filmed this? lol
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ironic we prefer j&j baby soap... where you standing over my shoulder when I filmed this? lol
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Nah, I'd have pushed you aside and showed you how to do it in 5 minutes
I used J&J when I installed the XG on my Atrix 2 and it worked out nicely so it's gonna be my go to soap for this until it somehow shows me it's not worthy.
Well, looks like i'm gonna have to peel this one off and go at it again. I got 2 specks of dust on the screen, one close to the middle and one on the bottom right Other than that, looks good and feels good too. No distortion, banding or any other clarity defects. It's not quite the smooth as glass finish as the one on my Atrix 2 but it's very, very close. No orange peel or anything like that but if you look close enough at an angle in direct light reflections you can see some very slight texture. If it weren't for that damn specs of dust, I'd be satisfied.
After using the TriboScreen for a week I kind of like the feel of those. The feel of these wet application protectors is a bit tacky, not enough to impede using the screen but not nearly as slick and smooth as the dry application type. Not really an issue to me if the protector covers every square inch of the screen since I have a Silicrylic case on it so i'm strongly considering giving a dry application protector another shot since I have 2 more XtremeGuards which I can always fall back on if need be.
Any suggestions on a nice dry application protector?
Gadgetz said:
Well, looks like i'm gonna have to peel this one off and go at it again. I got 2 specks of dust on the screen, one close to the middle and one on the bottom right Other than that, looks good and feels good too. No distortion, banding or any other clarity defects. It's not quite the smooth as glass finish as the one on my Atrix 2 but it's very, very close. No orange peel or anything like that but if you look close enough at an angle in direct light reflections you can see some very slight texture. If it weren't for that damn specs of dust, I'd be satisfied.
After using the TriboScreen for a week I kind of like the feel of those. The feel of these wet application protectors is a bit tacky, not enough to impede using the screen but not nearly as slick and smooth as the dry application type. Not really an issue to me if the protector covers every square inch of the screen since I have a Silicrylic case on it so i'm strongly considering giving a dry application protector another shot since I have 2 more XtremeGuards which I can always fall back on if need be.
Any suggestions on a nice dry application protector?
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I always use air duster when I want it 100%. Works flawlessly.
chrischoi said:
I always use air duster when I want it 100%. Works flawlessly.
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Never thought of that
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Never thought of that
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Turn on the shower and get some steam going it the popular method.
BTW anyone reading this, if you miss any of the coupon sales, ebay has the full body for $4 delivered http://www.ebay.com/itm/XtremeGuard...ccessories&hash=item35bcdc39ee#ht_3731wt_1270
EDIT: I think I am either addicted to these or to saving, ordered 5 more FULL Body protectors. Who can pass it up, delivered for $10! (that's a total so far of 7 full and 7 screen I've ordered, at $1 per screen and $2 full, it's cheap!)
clockcycle said:
Turn on the shower and get some steam going it the popular method.
BTW anyone reading this, if you miss any of the coupon sales, ebay has the full body for $4 delivered http://www.ebay.com/itm/XtremeGuard...ccessories&hash=item35bcdc39ee#ht_3731wt_1270
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Gadgetz said:
This was my first time installing the full body protector and I wanted to minimize dust contamination so I followed the advice of one of our more experienced members and did the install in my bathroom with it all steamed up from the hot shower I had running.
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Did that
I think xtremeguard is good. Also their customer service. Im waiting for my replacement as I messed up putting my first ones. Lol. First they gave me a refund then when I contacted again I asked them to send me replacement
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I like the XG too, it would be perfect if not for the 2 specs of dust that got caught under it, grrrr. I just wish it were more invisible cause when tilted at an angle I can see some superfine texture....cant feel it, its more like waves or swirls in the material itself instead of being completely transparent. Think im gonna try a different one to see if there's better out there.
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You can try SGP
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Xcor3 said:
You can try SGP
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I may, but not now. Going with Realook.
My XG is now fully cured and bubble free aside from those two specs of dust that got in there. I've got that rainbow banding something fierce, all over the screen, its bad Gonna slap on the protector that came with my case to see how that is, this one's gotta go, cant even wait till my Realook's get here. Very disappointed
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I may, but not now. Going with Realook.
My XG is now fully cured and bubble free aside from those two specs of dust that got in there. I've got that rainbow banding something fierce, all over the screen, its bad Gonna slap on the protector that came with my case to see how that is, this one's gotta go, cant even wait till my Realook's get here. Very disappointed
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You ordered the dry or wet realook?
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Got mines today, can't wait to install it
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Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
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Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.
What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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xsaqzw said:
What case is that? And nice review! Was thinking about getting one myself.
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Its a dBrand skin
Nice review. I ordered the same one. Interestingly the mailman just dropped mine off while reading your review Lol. I'll apply mine when I'm off work tomorrow xD
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I also received and applied my i-Blason screen today. I think mine came with a defect on part of it, because there is one bubble that refuses to go away. Its not dust either. I'm super anal about not having bubbles. So I asked i-blason if they can send out a new one as their is a 1 year satisfaction warranty that specifically says it covers bubbles underneath the screen. Other than me being anal about the bubble though, this is a super screen protector and I highly recommend it to anyone.
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I just received mine today as well. The install was quick and easy. No bubbles, everything lined up perfect. No loss in touch response either. I would recommend this screen protector.
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Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
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I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.
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I know you mentioned it is just thinner in those areas and they aren't actually holes, but I wonder why they all keep doing anything special at all for the notification LED on the clear models. They are putting in extra effort and it makes it worse
I could understand on the anti-glare models. Illumishield got rid of the notification cutout on their latest SP version.
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Probably so you can see it better. I think it makes sense in this case.
got mine yesterday as well, just installed it. installed pretty cleanly.
so far i love it.
anybody using a case to cover the back of the n7, not a skin per se, but more of back cover/case, which doesn't interfere with the screen protector?
I got a defective one today. Big bubble is under the glass.
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Did you try to pick it back up and pushing down on that spot as you're laying it down? Once the bubble gets trapped its impossible to get out with the squeegee
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Hey guys, having been a die-hard fan of SGP ultra crystal screen protectors for all the devices in the home (Evo LTE, One, iPhone 4(s), Asus TF101), I was a little disappointed to learn from another thread here that SGP didn't have plans to bring their tempered glass screen protector to our shiny new N7 FHDs. I had checked out the SGP model on my friend's Note 2 and decided that on my next device i would give one of these a try. Luckily i-Blason came to the rescue with their version of a tempered glass screen protector and here's my review, I hope it will be helpful and perhaps answer some questions.
The protector was packaged in a plastic folder frame and came in a padded envelope. On the inside it had the regular microfiber square, squeegee, and the protector itself in a paper sleeve as well as the protective plastic on both sides.
Immediately I noticed how much thicker and stiffer it was compared to the dry apply plastic ones. I tried to flex it a bit and of course being at that thickness, it did have a small amount of give but overall pretty hard. I tried to get a picture of how thick it is compared to an SGP Ultra Crystal for the HTC One that i had lying around, but the photos don't really illustrate too well the difference between the two. The first is the i-Blason, second is the SGP.
Looking at the screen protector itself I thought there were holes for the camera and the sensors, however it was actually the case that it was actually just thinner at those parts in the back, the front is one continuous piece with no holes in it. This came as a surprise to me as I was expecting holes, but given how thick it is and its stiffness, it was a good call on their part.
I used the hinge method, and scotch taped any particles of dust out of the way. My house is pretty dusty so it actually seemed like the hover method might have worked better, ymmv. Once you get it in place, due to its stiffness its actually pretty easy to lift up without worrying about bending the corner.
I got it on there properly aligned, but as you can see in some of the photos there are some spots where the adhesive just didn't seem to want to stick too well. I've had this issue in the past with a few of my SGP protectors, so i would just guess its the silicone adhesive not being completely uniform on the underside. The issue is cosmetic and does not affect the display sensitivity or the quality once the screen is lit.
Heres some photos of the 4 corners after I was done. The cut was very precise and everything lined up perfectly.
Heres a picture of it from profile after installation. I am slightly worried about the fact that it does stick up a bit from the bezel, but given that my friend's Note 2 is pocketed and his is just as thick, there shouldn't be any problems with lifting, especially since I intend on having it in a case when I'm out and about. Something to think about though if you're the kind of user that doesn't like cases ruining the looks of your device.
And finally, I tried my best to take before and after photos of the same screen on max brightness. We all know that trying to take a photo of a screen is usually a futile endeavor in regards to showing distortion of screen protectors, but what the hell here they are for the sake of completeness.
Can you tell which is which? I can't so i guess thats a good thing.
I don't think I've seen many complaints if at all regarding the fact that the screen is too slippery. I know that at this dpi and this smaller screen size typing is more difficult as the already oversensitive screen registers even the tiniest movements as a swipe. This screen protector actually brings that slipperiness down, to about the same as all my other devices naked. Looking forward to using my device more now as I didn't care too much for the super slippery glass. I was in an excited hurry to write up this review as I know there are others that were curious about his product and I'm willing to bet they probably have only a smidge more patience than I.
TL;DR: I was skeptical of this screen protector as I have never heard of nor had any experience with the brand, however I wanted to try something new, and i'm glad it turned out well so far. If i had to give this thing a score, it would have to be a 4.5 out of 5 due to the spots on the screen that didn't quite stick completely and thus introduced some visual artifacts.
PROS:
Thick, the hardness probably won't do much against a drop on the side, but it might protect it better than a dry apply plastic protector and not have the orange peel or rubber feeling of wet apply protectors.
Easy to install: The stiffness makes installation via the hinge method a breeze. Lifting corners to get rid of dust after you get it aligned is also painless as theres little risk of bending it like with plasic protectors.
More scratch resistant? I didn't want to try it with a key test, but i'm hoping given its 8H rating that it will maintain its pristine appearence longer than my SGPs, which admittedly scratch when you breathe on them.
Its glass, you're basically putting another screen on top of your screen, thats like strapping another car in front of your car to protect its front.
CONS:
Price: when I bought this on amazon it was 20 bucks, it has since gone up to 25. Last time i checked the SGP crystal clear is priced at 13 per piece on their website. This is almost twice the price, but if it lasts through the life of 2 SGPs and still looks awesome, its totally worth it.
Thick: Its primary strength may prove to be a weakness. The screen protector MAY be subject to lateral forces which may start to lift it, time will tell.
Doesn't stick perfectly at some places: This could be my fault for having lifted it a few times to pick up dust, or it could be its too stiff and doesn't want to conform, or less than perfect adhesive application at the factory. Whosever fault it is, the problem is cosmetic and in no way affects the operation of the N7.
Not prime eligible: Not really a knock on the product itself, but i had to wait quite awhile for this.
Having just had a few hours with it, I can say that I would recommend this to any one who wants to try a glass screen protector. They could have priced it more ridiculously, but at the current price point it seems fair for what you're getting.
UPDATE: Those tiny little spots are gone now that ive spent a little bit of time applying regular finger pressure on them for a few minutes.
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What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?
Hmm, they won't ship to Canada.
foodude1 said:
What is that red cover on the back of got Nexus 7?
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It's a dBrand skin. There's a thread for it in this section. Please don't quote the entire OP in the future...
I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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Malden said:
I had a pretty large bubble when I applied mine at first. You have to work from the middle out. It is harder to work the bubbles out then compared to a normal screen protector.
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I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.
Got the screen protector earlier this week, and finally got around to installing this afternoon. No issues applying, though it's a little skewed from user error. The screen protector is on par with all the other glass SP on my other devices. For my it's just added comfort that the original glass is protected.
I noticed a few "marks" under the screen protector after application. They seemed to be indentations in the adhesive from the factory. Applying fingertip / fingernail pressure to the affected areas for a few seconds seemed to help the silicon stick better and clear the trapped air.
I'm glad they chose not to leave holes in the screen protector. Less area for dirt, dust and lint to collect. The camera doesn't seem to be affected by the layer of glass. The illusion of a "cutout" may just be the lack of silicon adhesive in each area. I highly doubt they took the extra time to grind down each area.
Get this screen protector. You won't be disappointed in the feel and protection.
I've had mine on for over a week I think it's great.
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I am not comfort on the think and no hole at front camera position.
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The "hole" by the camera and the notification light are not actually holes. I didn't look closely at the sp before I applied it but I think they are just areas where the glass is thinner so there is no adhesive on those areas or it is a different type of glass. If you rub your finger across where the camera and notification light are it is completely smooth. You don't feel an indentation or anything. So it is just one solid price of tempered glass with no cutouts. It does gives the appearance that there are cutout holes there but there aren't. It does not affect the camera in any way.
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My original one ended up shattered when I received it. Emailed the company and they sent a replacement. Just got my new one today. Easy installation. As for the shattered one, I took a knife to it for kicks. No scratches. Definitely worth the money.
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