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Best screen protector

I'm looking for a new screen protector so can someone tell me what's the best screen protector that doesn't show any fingerprints or oil from fingers...thanks in advance!!!
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Screen protector is not needed for this phone. It's got the GORILLA (glass).
I've had my phone since its launch, storing it my pockets and no scratches. If you use your pockets, the fabric will easily wipe off the prints.

sd1esel said:
Screen protector is not needed for this phone. It's got the GORILLA (glass).
I've had my phone since its launch, storing it my pockets and no scratches. If you use your pockets, the fabric will easily wipe off the prints.
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Don't listen to that guy, its glass it will scratch. The general consensus it that Realook is the best protector because once you apply it you cant tell its there.
Its the only one I'll ever use!

Mine was working great until I got a big scratch...not sure how...after that I am in favor for screen protector...don't listen to the other guy...it will eventually scratch...my true story
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Guess u guys dont baby this phone as much as i do. No scratches yet for me. What did u 2 do to get the superficial damage?
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I've been babying my phone for a few weeks but my screen protectors are in the mail.
Gorilla glass is tough, no doubt, but so is sand. Minor scratches can happen, so I've been extra careful.
OP: I've done a lot of research, and based on a really good youtube video I had it narrowed to either Ghostarmor or Reallook screen protectors.
You'll find a lot of happy customers for either. You'll also find, if you look hard enough, some who prefer both over the other XD. I've read in some mall kiosks and bestbuys, you can find Ghostarmor and have it professionally applied with some kind of toaster... If you want to cover the whole phone (front/back/sides), then Ghostarmor seems the way to go.
Reallook however has a lot of happy customers here on xda and elsewhere... I figured for $10 for a pair it'd be worth a shot. That's my conclusion after spending too much time researching the topic =).

I'd say to definitely go with realook screenprotectors. I've tried many different ones but this is by far the best

+1 for the Realook screen protector.
I have had three vibrants and was able to re-install the *same* realook screen protector without bubbles! People don't believe that I have a screen protector on. Plus it doesn't affect the touch screen's response.
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I have used zagg on all my pdas and I really like them. I get it installed at the mall where I live. They will replace it for the 5 dollar install fee if I have any problems.
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been naked since the day i got it, put a clear freak on it for about a week but that was a mistake. Naked = best.

Realook.

I received 2 realooks and both of them had bubbles near the ear speaker. I also bought some from eBay, which imo worked just as well as the realook ones, and also looked equally as good.
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I have Steinheil Anti-glare and Anti-fingerprint. I like it alot.

Sgpstore.com!
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briankao1992 said:
I received 2 realooks and both of them had bubbles near the ear speaker. I also bought some from eBay, which imo worked just as well as the realook ones, and also looked equally as good.
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I figured this out.
If you get minor air bubble above/below the ear speaker without dust underneath, the trick is not to push the air out so much as you need to create horizontal tension across the top of the screen protector.
Alternately push the SP from any bubbles around the speaker towards the top-left and top-right corners of the phone - not just up to the nearest (top) edge. I was able to get the problem 99% solved one evening, then the next day when I woke up the sucker was perfectly flush everywhere!

I got the zagg screen protector but I wouldn't recommend it. Especially if you use swype. The zagg is a little sticky and has a little resistance when using swype. My biggest problem was that my home button stopped responding with it on. It became such a nuisance that I had to take it off. I don't think it was zagg's fault but the sensitivity over the home button is just weird.
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Realook is but far the best I have tried and they are pretty cheap for two. ~$11 on ebay. Had one on for 2 months and the screen still looks naked!
Small price to pay for the added protection imo.
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i've never personally used a reallook, although i understand they are amazing. yesterday i had a bodyguardz screen protector applied, and its freakin fantastic! very clear, after not even 24 hours i can't tell its there anymore. very easy to glide your finger over, and lifetime guaranteed against scratches and rips.

i got clearfreak installed on my vibrant and my wifes vibrant. i had reallook but couldn't get the bubbles out around the ear speaker.

Any screen protectors that don't scratch?

Alright, I know the point of a screen protector is that it takes scratches instead of the screen. But I bought a screen protector off ebay and it took 48 hours of normal usage for a scratch to appear on the screen protector.
While my screen is fine, the colour is skewed where the scratch on the protector is. So i'm going to have to replace that.
Any recommendations for a screen protector that won't scratch so easily and screw up colours fast?

Have you tried an invisibleShield? I like using them and have no complaints about the colours. Also, the sensitivity is nice.
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You can pay a lot for a Zagg protector or get the same thing off eBay for like $10 with the same warranties. Hope this helps yeah out

I prefer Best Skins Ever. Same material as Zagg or InvisibleShield, less than half the price.

Invisibleshield
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I got ghost armor at the mall a few months ago, this stuff is amazing... it hasn't peeled yet and if it does the replacement is free. I've even shown it off by scratching my screen with my keys and I have no scratches whatsoever.
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Is it self healing
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I prefer Bodyguardz myself. All of the good things about the invisibleshield but without most of the bad points (sticky screen, bad orange peel effect, browning of edges etc)
And you get 2 in a pack too!

I don't know what it is about this screen protector but it's amazing stuff, I only wish I had got it sooner.
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jeanclaudevandamme said:
Alright, I know the point of a screen protector is that it takes scratches instead of the screen. But I bought a screen protector off ebay and it took 48 hours of normal usage for a scratch to appear on the screen protector.
While my screen is fine, the colour is skewed where the scratch on the protector is. So i'm going to have to replace that.
Any recommendations for a screen protector that won't scratch so easily and screw up colours fast?
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I know exactly what you're looking for. Depending on your phone model, look at either the Pocket PC Techs 'Write Shield' crystal, or 3M's Vikuiti screen protectors. Both are made of a plastic that resists scratches. I've tried sheets from Boxwave and Fellowes and like you, I found that whatever plastic they use doesn't last.
Have a look at my installation guide, too. There are links to the respective brands I suggest in the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015394

Invisible shield works best for me . + their warranty is pretty good .

Invisible shield works the best.

Zagg makes invisibleshield. I have no idea who make that comment....
Anyways, I got my invisibleSHIELD today and installed it. There are some slight misformed area but some of them is said to go away in 2-3 days. We'll see. Their support has been HORRIBLE though.

Best screen protector

What do you guys think is the best screen protector for this phone? I have been looking on Amazon and they have been getting bad reviews on them.I ordered a mirrored one and that was a terrible middle because I couldn't see anything if there was any sunlight on the device. Any screen protectors like the Apple one where it is anti fingerprint? I'm thinking of trying the Zagg screen protector but I use Swype a lot and don't like my finger sticking to the screen.
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Branso07 said:
What do you guys think is the best screen protector for this phone? I have been looking on Amazon and they have been getting bad reviews on them.I ordered a mirrored one and that was a terrible middle because I couldn't see anything if there was any sunlight on the device. Any screen protectors like the Apple one where it is anti fingerprint? I'm thinking of trying the Zagg screen protector but I use Swype a lot and don't like my finger sticking to the screen.
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I just received my ZAGG screen protector in the mail today. I'll let you know what I think once I put it on. My buddy has one on his IPhone, and I liked it because my finger DID NOT stick when I was sliding it around. I have seen other screen protectors that made my finger stick.

I've had a Zagg on my iPad, iPhone, Fascinate, Thunderbolt, Galaxy Tab, Galaxy 10.1 and now my Hercules. My finger has stuck to the screen exactly 0 times in the 2 years I've been using them and I've used Swype with every one of those devices.

I also prefer ZAGG's invisible shield. I had one on my Glacier and loved it so I grabbed one for my S II. You can usually find them several dollars cheaper on ebay or amazon.
I only use the screen protectors by ZAGG, but if you get a full kit, remember that you might run into fitment issues with tight-fitting cases. A full shield and a case seems redundant to me, anyway.

Zagg Invisi shield is definitely the way to go. I would just take your phone to the mall and have them apply with the wet method instead of the dry ones you can buy in store. They are the best and once you pay full price you can always get any side replaced for only 5$ :]

Personally I prefer the reallook screen protectors. They are a dry application, but have had awesome success with them. Only issue will be if you have the d30 case. But most screen protectors have issues with this case.
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Sgp ultra crystal i got mines today and put mines on. It is truly exactly what they say no one knows i have a screen protector on till i tell them.
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Sgp ultra crystal i got mines today and put mines on. It is truly exactly what they say no one knows i have a screen protector on till i tell them.
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I tried one of those first on my Thunderbolt. It was really nice... Until it spent a ride in my pocket with my keys for a couple hours. It got pretty scratched up. I also have a pretty oily face and the Zagg hides that and the fingerprints a lot better than the SGP. When it's new though, that SGP is great.

I just ordered an Xtremeguard full-body kit off of ebay for $5 with free shipping. They are supposed to be direct competitors to Zagg from the looks of their ad but I don't have any experience with them so when I get it, I will get back to you.
I am not really worried about the screen as it's gorilla glass and that stuff is tough! I already have a Diztronic TPU case on my phone and just wanted a "apply and forget" screen protector that will lessen my OCDness with the screen (despite it being so tough).

anyone have a preferred screen protector with the 3DO case? i'm trying to find one that doesn't mess up with this case, lasts, and doesn't show all the oily fingerprints

crookshanks said:
I tried one of those first on my Thunderbolt. It was really nice... Until it spent a ride in my pocket with my keys for a couple hours. It got pretty scratched up. I also have a pretty oily face and the Zagg hides that and the fingerprints a lot better than the SGP. When it's new though, that SGP is great.
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I don't think you did it right i thought the squeege was scratching the screen protector. Cause it had a whole bunch of scratches on it. When trying to get the bubbles out. I removed the scratched up screen protector. Then underneath was the screen protector on perfectly. I even applied keys to it it didn't scratch up.
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For those of you with the Zagg screen protector, does it tend to bubble around the edges when used in conjunction with a tpu/d30 case?
Considering getting one myself, but this would be the deal breaker
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tri4life said:
Zagg Invisi shield is definitely the way to go. I would just take your phone to the mall and have them apply with the wet method instead of the dry ones you can buy in store. They are the best and once you pay full price you can always get any side replaced for only 5$ :]
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I agree I think its lifetime warranty too ;-)
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+1 this.
i'm getting the d30 case and want to make sure it doesn't bubble up like my Zagg on the iPhone 4 with an Apple border on it
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The d30 is extremely tight on the edges. Just about any sp will suffer.
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mrmiddl said:
anyone have a preferred screen protector with the 3DO case? i'm trying to find one that doesn't mess up with this case, lasts, and doesn't show all the oily fingerprints
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I use the d30 cases with the zagg invisi shield.

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I use the d30 cases with the zagg invisi shield.
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If you miss with the case, does it cause bubbles? Or are the corners on top of the Zagg?
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I just buy the $1 for 6 screen protectors off of ebay and they are working great for me.

amazon.com doesnt ship to canada and the sgp site is down.

kharnage said:
I just buy the $1 for 6 screen protectors off of ebay and they are working great for me.
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Is there some on sale? If so, link please.
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[SCREEN PROTECTORS] What do you use?

I've been look around to find a nice screen protector to use. I've been using a crappy $1 from eBay, which don't get me wrong does the job, but I'm looking for something nicer. Something with more quality and maybe a different option, like oleophobic or something.
I've been looking around and reading a lot of reviews. It seems I'm stuck and I can't decide.
Realook VS. Spigen
What do you suggest? Any thought? What do you use for a screen protector?
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I have the same protector you have lol and it's nice but scratches easily, i too am looking for replacement of quality
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Your screen protectors scratch easily? I don't even think that they are near necessary with this phone. I've had mine for about 5 and a half months, I work construction and carry it around in my pocket without a case or screen protector and I don't have a single scratch on the thing. It's neigh invulnerable the only damage to it is a thin scratch along the bottom back by the speaker but its not on the glass so I don't care.

The Zagg Invisibleshield is pretty good, but it has kind of an orange peel look to it. I've only been told good things about the Steinheil Ultra Crystal screen protectors. You could always try that, or the other screen protectors they have.
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EggosEvo said:
The Zagg Invisibleshield is pretty good, but it has kind of an orange peel look to it. I've only been told good things about the Steinheil Ultra Crystal screen protectors. You could always try that, or the other screen protectors they have.
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Yea that's the spigen. I also hate the feeling of zaggs protectors.
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XO skins does a great job little less orange peel look and not quite as sticky as zagg invisible shield though both are good products priced about the same. I've used both xo on my e4gt now zagg on my evo 4g.

Check out the Steinheil screen protectors (Amazon search: Steinheil Epic 4g Touch). They are pricey, but well worth it. I have the Ultra Crystal on mine and although it still picks up fingerprints they wipe right off with a microfiber cloth. I've had it on since I got my phone 4 months ago and there is not a single scratch on it anywhere. They do have different types (like the oleophobic) so you should find what you're looking for.

i use from radio shack or walmart there universal in a blue package u get 5 for 11 bucks if ur good at puttin them on like i am 1 last me 4 months and im a metal fabricator... im rough. gl!

Binary Droids said:
Check out the Steinheil screen protectors (Amazon search: Steinheil Epic 4g Touch). They are pricey, but well worth it. I have the Ultra Crystal on mine and although it still picks up fingerprints they wipe right off with a microfiber cloth. I've had it on since I got my phone 4 months ago and there is not a single scratch on it anywhere. They do have different types (like the oleophobic) so you should find what you're looking for.
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Yea the spigen is the same as the steinheil. I don't know which 1 to get tho.
The steinheil/spigen protectors have more options. Like ultra crystal/oleophobic/fine film.
But I've heard better reviews about the realook. But realook only has "crystal clear".
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I went with reallook at first, didnt like them. As you put the screen protector on, it creates lots of bubbles. I got them to send me 2 replacement packages literally within 2 days after bought.
Right now I have the matte antiglare. Its like 3$ for a pack of 6. Free shipping too
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ghost armor is the best screen protector ever. It's so strong and you can't even tell there's a screen protector on it

But then there is the fact that our phones come with gorilla glass. Do we really need screen protectors?

+1 on the Steinhall ultra crystals
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I just went with the ones that they have at the sprint store. they've got a smudge free finnish to them. which works great by the way, and they dont make the screen look bad

Buy he cheapest **** on amazon...its a piece of plastic..itll last until you **** it up...peel it off put on another.u usually get 3-5 for 5$ IF THAT
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knoc said:
Buy he cheapest **** on amazon...its a piece of plastic..itll last until you **** it up...peel it off put on another.u usually get 3-5 for 5$ IF THAT
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Yea, I have 1 on. But it gets scratched easily and the finger prints are really annoying.
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rwilco12 said:
But then there is the fact that our phones come with gorilla glass. Do we really need screen protectors?
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If you have any intention on re-selling your device, then you will get way less if the screen is all scratched to ****.
Mine is a 10/10 still. I can get top dollar for it.
And I'll also know its protected more.
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I use the zagg invisible shield screen protector n it never had that orange peel thing that's being mentioned n it doesn't give you a sticky residue if take it off o yea guaranteed for life

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I use the zagg invisible shield screen protector n it never had that orange peel thing that's being mentioned n it doesn't give you a sticky residue if take it off o yea guaranteed for life
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+1 Zaggs are all I will use. Last one lasted 2 years, then I switched phones. Its probably still on the phone to this day.
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+3 on the Steinheil ultra-crystal. they truly feel like the glass screen, and are near impossible to scratch. most people don't even know I have one on, really!
I've tried lots of different kinds but always come back to steinheil. i've used them on many devices in the past years. ultra-crystal is my favorite.
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S3 without screen protection???

Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I HATE screen protectors. I used my HTC evo, and shared with my 3 and 4 yr olds for 2.5 years and only used a screen protector for 1 month. I ended up after those 2.5 yrs with only a couple very very minor scratches.
Decided to keep rolling naked cause if I'm paying so damn much for this phone I want it to feel like it should.

I am going naked too.
Insurance is a wonderful idea.
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Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.

I used to worry incessantly about scratches or dings. Then the cases started getting larger and larger and I'd have a phone that was twice as thick as the day I unboxed it. I've since gone "naked" on my SIII and it's holding up beautifully. The screen is clear and unblemished and it's nice to have a phone that will slip into any pocket without catching or bulging. :good:

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Glare-reducing screem protectors tend to do that, whereas a regular clear one will not. If you put a screen protector on very well you cannot tell its there without looking for the edges and cutouts and I find the only difference is sometimes they attract fingerprints a bit more... but that tradeoff is well worth it when 3 years later you can pull off the protector and have a literally like new screen.
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Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.

fitz420 said:
Yeah I get that. They just don't FEEL the same though......at least I havent found one that does....... Having said that, I'm definately up for a suggestion.
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Best screen protectors I've ever used came from spigen SGP ... Here is one for the S3. They are pretty damn close to the original glass in both smoothness and oleophobic-ness, and are pretty easy to put on to boot.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...een-protector-steinheil-ultra-nano-clear.html

Sg300 said:
Had one of those cheapo glare reducing screen protectors. Got tired of degraded display. I've got nothing on it now. Looks amazing. Anyone else using the S3 this way??? Thoughts???
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I used it for a little bit this way. Loved the feel. But I noticed some people complaining about the fingerprints were showing more and more and some glide was lost. The problems appears to be that the oleophobic coating wore down. Decided to go back to utilizing a screen protector...about the same time lifeproof released the nuud and fre for the s3. Decided to go with the fre. I have tried multiple screen protectors before: zagg, spigen, even cheapos, and none can match the feel for the real thing. They come close bu just don't cut it.

Haven't had one since day one with this phone. No damage in over a year. I'll never use one again.
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never have, never will

i have no idea how the naked glass feels like Lol, always have a ismooth film protecting it.

I love mine without the screen protector.. But I still use it.. Not for protection porpoises.. That's silly because of the gorilla glass.. I use it for the touch.. The matt touch is amazing and I hardly notice it..
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I'm not a big fan of screen protectors... I use the Samsung Flip Cover and it works good enough.

I´m not a fan of screen protector too! I use as the only protection for my galaxy s3 an FitBag
and i can say it´s an really nice thing

someone took my screen protector off so I said oh what the heck can happen, it has gorilla glass, and after 1 month the screen got scratched so I had to put another protector on to hide the scratches.. .. . ..

Me personally i love the protection of a screen protector, i cant stand scratchs on my screen... So i double the protection screen protector , plus otter box defender case which has a built in screen protector
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I love the "Just Like Glass" product, I can't even tell it's there... cheaper than some other ones too.
http://www.dbacases.com/just-like-glass.html
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i use screen protector film, bought on ebay, because od scratches.
Just clean the screen sometimes if is protector too and quality will be fine :laugh:

No to screen protectors. Hate the feel and glare. One year with the S3 and not a mark, knock on wood.
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I took my screen protector off, I was sick of replacing them all the time. I haven't got a scratch yet but I am careful
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