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I know they posted this topic for other phones but i just got these anti glare protectors for the tb and they blow ass! I just asked for the plastics and didn't look. i didn't even know they made this garbage. Reduces the quality of your screen tremendously! So if you buy screen protectors make sure they are not anti glare..because they suck......really bad
To each his own. I prefer anti-glare/fingerprint over all other screen protectors. I used them on my Droid 2 and now use them on my ThunderBolt.
The negative, as you said, is reduced screen quality, but to me the pros outweigh the cons. I love not having to see ugly fingerprints/smudges across the screen, as well as being able to see the screen in the sun.
I agree, I can't stand the anti glare/fingerprint screen protectors. It was nice to not have fingerprints all over my screen, but definitely not worth the diminished quality of the screen. Everything was cloudy and full brightness looked like it was on halfway. They do blow!
Steinheil Ultra Fine
Have one of these on my TBolt. Changes the texture of the screen, but works incredibly well. Comes with two in a pack, kind of a steep price, though I find them better than the Zaggs which are kinda.... too slick?
They reduce glare by a good margin, fingerprints are much less noticeable (pizza grease from idiot friends still shows up) and will protect the screen from most scratches you can throw at it
metaknyte said:
Steinheil Ultra Fine
Have one of these on my TBolt. Changes the texture of the screen, but works incredibly well. Comes with two in a pack, kind of a steep price, though I find them better than the Zaggs which are kinda.... too slick?
They reduce glare by a good margin, fingerprints are much less noticeable (pizza grease from idiot friends still shows up) and will protect the screen from most scratches you can throw at it
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Does it affect brightness?
i guess your right the fingerprint factor is good but i use slingbox and watch my cable on the phone and it makes the video very grainy. seems like video is darker. after getting used to the hq screen, i cant get used to it. like you said to each their own
Not really. I have my brightness set to about 60 and its still pretty good. Not gonna lie, you can tell theres something on the screen, but the texture of it plus the reduction in fingerprints is just amazing. Will always have a steinheil protector on my phone from now on
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metaknyte said:
Not really. I have my brightness set to about 60 and its still pretty good. Not gonna lie, you can tell theres something on the screen, but the texture of it plus the reduction in fingerprints is just amazing. Will always have a steinheil protector on my phone from now on
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Yes they do, I used to have one on my phone and my dad had the ultra crystal and with the brightness turned up on both phones mine was like half as bright.
I just replaced my ultra fine with the crystal clear. Best decision yet! Now I can actually see how colorful the lcd is, before it was too cloudy.
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I just replaced my ultra fine with the crystal clear. Best decision yet! Now I can actually see how colorful the lcd is, before it was too cloudy.
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Just got the Ultra Fine after using the Verizon screen protector. Very disappointed. Verizon protector had a lot of glare in the sun, and fingerprints but could easily be wiped off. Ultra Fine kills my colors, is just as difficult to see in the sun, and shows a rainbow effect on white webpages/documents. I'm sending them a complaint and some pictures, paid way too much for this... texture is nice though!
They even advertise on the package "no rainbow effect" urgh.
wow im surprised so many people rather reduce the quality of their screen over a little glare or finger smudge. i guess if you watch a lot of video on your phone, you can deal with the glare like i do. they are nice not to wipe your phone all the time, but the way they pixelate the screen drives me nuts
Has anyone found a matte screen protector of a decent quality? I'd love to get my hands on one.
Clarivue has a nice one.
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Ill never use any other screen protector. SGP is the best http://www.sgpstore.com/sgp-samsung...dy-protector-steinheil-incredible-series.html if youre looking for the matte finish use the little pull down bar on the page and choose "anti fingerprint"
A friend has an SGP Anti-Fingerprint one for the iphone4 and trust me, it does the job as promised.
Too bad, I cannot get that in India for my captivate
I just ordered the SGP. I couldn't find a captivate version of the clarivue. Thanks for the advice, should be here tomorrow.
I keep reading reviews (alot of them 4/5 star btw) saying the sgp anti finger print makes the screen very slightly blurry. Does anyone have pictures of this protector on the phone?
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I keep reading reviews (alot of them 4/5 star btw) saying the sgp anti finger print makes the screen very slightly blurry. Does anyone have pictures of this protector on the phone?
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No pictures, but screen clarity and quality really suffers. Especially considering our SAMOLED screens are so beautiful to begin with, putting on a screen-protector such as this makes a lot less sense.
However, saying that, it really does it's job. If you are really irritated by fingerprints and face smudge, a matte screen protector will do the job.
After a while you won't notice the difference but if you have friends/family that has a phone with a naked SAMOLED screen for comparison, you may cringe a bit. I've contemplated taking mine off after seeing my friend's naked Captivate. Gosh, it looks so good.
Matte screen protector sample images
I have used many types of screen protectors, but majority of the ones I used were matte type. I took a few photos of my Captivate with a matte screen protector for you to evaluate yourself. and here's my little review of it~
SCREEN OFF
With the screen off you can definitely tell that this phone has a screen protector. In the photo there was light coming from my computer monitor, yet, the matte protector is able to eliminate any glare. Also, the matte protector is extremely smooth, reason why most people would get one. The feel when using this phone is exactly the same as sliding your finger across a matte lcd monitor, perhaps even smoother. With the matte texture, it is very good at resisting fingerprints, although fingerprints do start to show once fingers become moist (sweat) but can be easily removed compared to none matte/no protector screens.
COLOUR SAMPLE
When colour is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, the colours displayed are still very vibrant. However, the screen itself seems like it is not as bright. You can also tell that the screen becomes slightly grainy. This is only noticeable if you have the phone very close to you... but looking at the phone a foot or more away from your face the graininess is hard to distinguish. With the max brightness on all the way, the graininess is there, however, again looking at a fair distance you won't notice it.
WHITE SAMPLE
When white is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, this is where the matte screen protector does not do as good. The graininess really shows and it looks as if there is slight colour showing (probably from the texture of the protector). It takes some time to get used to, and I suggest keeping the screen brightness down (like browsing the internet or looking at something with a white background) and keeping the phone at a fair distance when using it so that the graininess is not as apparent.
Final thoughts - In my opinion, the matte type screen protector is very good to use on your phone. The feel when using it is by far better than any other type of screen protector, perhaps better than the bare glass itself. The colours still stay rich and the screen protector proves to be very good against any glare or fingerprints. The only downside is the slight graininess, especially on white backgrounds, it takes some time to get used to, but to some people, it should not be a problem at all. In the end, it's all about preference and it really depends on what you are looking for in a protector.
Please don't ask me what brand my matte screen protector is, as people have their own opinion about which brand is good. I have tried many brands, brand names/generic and their qualities are not that different, aside from the way they manufacture it... just look for the one that is most affordable
I got one from Epikcase. Costs less than 5 bucks here.
No peeling or anything after a few months of use.
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Thanks for post the review and pictures. I am very tempted to try one.
i love the att one imo
DUDE! How is that you don;t have AT&T on your cappy? whoa!
EDIT: you're in canada. Rogers seems to be kinder Am in India with a US AT&T Cappy.
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I have used many types of screen protectors, but majority of the ones I used were matte type. I took a few photos of my Captivate with a matte screen protector for you to evaluate yourself. and here's my little review of it~
SCREEN OFF
With the screen off you can definitely tell that this phone has a screen protector. In the photo there was light coming from my computer monitor, yet, the matte protector is able to eliminate any glare. Also, the matte protector is extremely smooth, reason why most people would get one. The feel when using this phone is exactly the same as sliding your finger across a matte lcd monitor, perhaps even smoother. With the matte texture, it is very good at resisting fingerprints, although fingerprints do start to show once fingers become moist (sweat) but can be easily removed compared to none matte/no protector screens.
COLOUR SAMPLE
When colour is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, the colours displayed are still very vibrant. However, the screen itself seems like it is not as bright. You can also tell that the screen becomes slightly grainy. This is only noticeable if you have the phone very close to you... but looking at the phone a foot or more away from your face the graininess is hard to distinguish. With the max brightness on all the way, the graininess is there, however, again looking at a fair distance you won't notice it.
WHITE SAMPLE
When white is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, this is where the matte screen protector does not do as good. The graininess really shows and it looks as if there is slight colour showing (probably from the texture of the protector). It takes some time to get used to, and I suggest keeping the screen brightness down (like browsing the internet or looking at something with a white background) and keeping the phone at a fair distance when using it so that the graininess is not as apparent.
Final thoughts - In my opinion, the matte type screen protector is very good to use on your phone. The feel when using it is by far better than any other type of screen protector, perhaps better than the bare glass itself. The colours still stay rich and the screen protector proves to be very good against any glare or fingerprints. The only downside is the slight graininess, especially on white backgrounds, it takes some time to get used to, but to some people, it should not be a problem at all. In the end, it's all about preference and it really depends on what you are looking for in a protector.
Please don't ask me what brand my matte screen protector is, as people have their own opinion about which brand is good. I have tried many brands, brand names/generic and their qualities are not that different, aside from the way they manufacture it... just look for the one that is most affordable
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Yeah, there are definitely trade offs. For me, it's worth it completely. For others, it may not be.
iMohak said:
DUDE! How is that you don;t have AT&T on your cappy? whoa!
EDIT: you're in canada. Rogers seems to be kinder Am in India with a US AT&T Cappy.
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YES, it's so sexy without the AT&T at the top. Only SAMSUNG which is pretty awesome. zomg ROGERS CANADA FTW!
I can't believe anyone puts a screen protector on this phone. I understand why, but it's so awesome without one
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I have been using a Zagg screen protector purchased at best buy. At $20 it is quite expensive but does carry a lifetime warranty. I work as a mechanic so I am hard on screens, the box doesn't lie when it says this thing is indestructible. Six months and still looks brand new. It does take some getting used to the feel of it using swype but I will never use anything else.
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IMHO, you don't need a screen protector. Check this post post
Unfortunately matte screens do a horrible job displaying anything.
Only matte finish screen protectors I've seen are the ones at radio shack. They aren't made for the captivate, they are the cut to fit ones. Other than that the only other ones I've seen are for ipod touchs and iphones.
$0.68
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083306&p_id=8344&seq=1&format=2
Store based out of CA. Everything is dirt cheap, quality matches name brand products. Can't beat it!
They finally arrived!
Good luck on putting them on
I did 5 tries and it still a tiny bit off in one corner, i'll try again when i have some more patience in a free day
The cut is too perfect, there's no room for errors when putting them on.
Any tiny mm off and you end up with a bit of bubble at the sides.
The screen protector works, some of you call it the matte screen protector, yes it does give it a matte look.
Quick frankly the phone looks more sleek & elegant, more high class with this type of screen protector on it'll combine well with the D3O matte cases.
Some people says this type of screen protector ruins the screen colour or give them headaches due the rainbowy effect, here's a close up
IMO, i think it's working quite nice, it doesn't affect my vision, however it does makes the SAMOLED+ a little bit less crispy fresh, because it does removes the glare.
This screen protector might not be the perfect thing around, but it sure does what it advertises to do, it prevents glare and prevents finger prints.
My face is always oily, and the naked screen or those other Crystal Clear type screen protectors just causes too much problem for me, as i have to keep wiping the grease off the phone every 5 minutes of use.
But with this screen protector on i can carry on without any interruption and it makes the phone much more enjoyable, productive and fun.
Definitely recommended for other people like me with greasy hair and oily hands
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well i ordered a set to try them out
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-ANTI-GLARE...763960?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43aa58ef38
not really expecting much
i have very oily fingers, and it's extremely annoying to have to constantly cleaning the screen
AllGamer said:
well i ordered a set to try them out
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-ANTI-GLARE...763960?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43aa58ef38
not really expecting much
i have very oily fingers, and it's extremely annoying to have to constantly cleaning the screen
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tell me how this goes. ironically i started a thread like 4 hours ago on the same subject.i think a slick glossy case with a matte screen protector makes a phone look beautiful.
Those are simply matte screen protectors and though finger prints are less visible, the matte coating creates horrible pixelation of the screen. I switched back to the normal clear protectors because of it.
Though I must say the matte look gives the phone a sleek look. I can replace my clear protector with another matte one if people want to see the pixelation effect. I still have a few left over.
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I bought a matte screen protector from cellularfactory and the rainbow effect is quite bad even though i haven't taken it off yet.
i've been thinking if all matte screen are made the same. there are some quite expensive matte protector that i havent pulled the trigger with. maybe i will buy the one you reviewed and see if it has less rainbow effect.
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I bought a matte screen protector from cellularfactory and the rainbow effect is quite bad even though i haven't taken it off yet.
i've been thinking if all matte screen are made the same. there are some quite expensive matte protector that i havent pulled the trigger with. maybe i will buy the one you reviewed and see if it has less rainbow effect.
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check out the close up picture i took
it shows some of it, in the white area and teal colour area
that's pretty close to what i see in real life
I just ordered some from Clarivue. I've used the anti-glare/fingerprint ones before, and they never gave me the rainbow effect. I'll give some feedback after some use.
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Hello guys!
So, I'm big matte fan tip of guy. Love matte finish.
And I want you know if you know a excellent screen protector, because I'm done with these cheap one from ebay.. They get easily scratch and I definitely hate rainbow effect.
Any suggestions?
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PS: I never used wet application. You think it is better?
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QY2BGK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Some hate it, but I love it. I like the matte look and the feel. No smudges or finger prints too.
The cons, top and bottom don't stick because of the curved screen. They should have made it a little smaller, but doesn't really bother me. Noticeable pixelation of screen and rainbows on whites, but that's normal with matte screen protectors.
kvizz said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QY2BGK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
Some hate it, but I love it. I like the matte look and the feel. No smudges or finger prints too.
The cons, top and bottom don't stick because of the curved screen. They should have made it a little smaller, but doesn't really bother me. Noticeable pixelation of screen and rainbows on whites, but that's normal with matte screen protectors.
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Thanks man, but I'm actually using this screen protector, lol.
I was hoping to find a similar SP but without rainbow effect and it would last a lot.
These "6x screen protector" for 5 bucks usually last for 3 weeks and they suck.
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without rainbow effect
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Impossible. The light diffusion is the reason why you get the rainbow effect, you can't have one without the other.
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Impossible. The light diffusion is the reason why you get the rainbow effect, you can't have one without the other.
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Are you saying that I can't have a screen protector without rainbow effect? I have seen a lot that haven't, but none of them with matte finish.
http://www.amazon.com/Sir-Lancelots...VWO4/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1337297553&sr=8-8
I had the Basal ones, but it had a LOT of rainbow effect to it. I recently got this (link above) and I love it. Still has some rainbow effect and reduced clarity of screen quality, but its much better than the Basal one IMO.
Hey,
Does anyone have a Matte Screen Protector (anti-glare), if so, how much does it effect the awesomeness of the screen. Obviously the HOX's screen is one of its greatest assets, I don't want to be dumbing it down, but would prefer a anti-glare screen protector
Many Thanks
kanay2000 said:
Hey,
Does anyone have a Matte Screen Protector (anti-glare), if so, how much does it effect the awesomeness of the screen. Obviously the HOX's screen is one of its greatest assets, I don't want to be dumbing it down, but would prefer a anti-glare screen protector
Many Thanks
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I had one of those recently... I really couldn't keep it on for very long. The colors were not represented as beautifully.
I had been using it for a month until i recently changed it.It obviously takes away the awesomness of the screen , moreover its not that great to touch.Also, it has limitations to its viewing angles.
Hope it helped you... :thumbup:
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I got one each for my wife and I because she liked the papery feel of the plastic that was on the phone in the box.
They feel smooth to the touch and my fingers don't stick or grab when swiping the screen.
They reduce glare and are very fingerprint resistant but they make the screen a little sparkly, fuzzy.
They really do affect the quality of an otherwise great screen. They've been marked by my car keycard but rather the protector than the screen itself.
The wife likes it but I would remove mine if it wouldn't be a waste of money.
This is the same brand as the one I'm talking about but the one I have is the Ultra Fine
Spigen screen protector