So I am terrified of scratching my screen so i went into the VZW store today and got their anti glare screen protector. I've never put one on, or used one, so they did it for me. They didn't do that bad of a job, there's some loose spots around the edges, but I was more disappointed by how the screen looks now. You can definitely see the protector, even more so during white or light colored backgrounds/apps.
This is fine for now, as at least im protected, but can anyone recommend one that doesn't do this? I'm not familiar with them as this is my first time.... but i want my screen to be beautiful again!
I don't think you need a screen protector. The screen isn't Gorilla Glass, but I'm sure it's right near it in quality.
There's a bunch of people who already scratched their screens...
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Verizon sells two types of screen protectors
1. Antiglare protector
2. Clear protector
I suspect that you got the antiglare protector from your store. The upside to this one is that it cuts glare, has a smoother slide but can affect visibility of on screen apps like you notice.
Go back and buy the clear protector as I have no issues with it. if you think you may have problems putting it on yourself, then you can always pay 2x the price for a single Zagg protector in your local mall.
Good luck
i also got the anti glare one from verizon but the grainy/static look is starting to bug me im thinking of just using the phone naked
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i also got the anti glare one from verizon but the grainy/static look is starting to bug me im thinking of just using the phone naked
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The grainy-ness really cheapens the screen. I would suggest going and buying a better screen protector. That's what I'm doing. Not going naked for a few months.
I as well got the anti-glare screen protector at the Verizon store and I hate it, I can't admire the screen because it looks like crap with the screen protector on. I went to the Clear Coat screen protector stand at my local mall and they said they should have protectors for the Galaxy Nexus in about a week and I plan to just do that instead of living with this anti-glare crap.
I'm going to order a replacement one on Amazon tomorrow, any suggestions? I don't want one that has to be wet to apply. I don't want to even know its there...
Are you sure this isn't gorilla glass? I had the Nexus S4G and the Epic 4G and the Epic Touch 4G. Non of these phone ever got scratched. There was a thread describing what it would take to scratch the gorilla glass but I can't find it.
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Are you sure this isn't gorilla glass? I had the Nexus S4G and the Epic 4G and the Epic Touch 4G. Non of these phone ever got scratched. There was a thread describing what it would take to scratch the gorilla glass but I can't find it.
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It's not Gorilla Glass but it is a reinforced glass. It would be extremely tough to scratch this screen.
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It's not Gorilla Glass but it is a reinforced glass. It would be extremely tough to scratch this screen.
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do a quick search theres several people who have already scratched it just from putting it in their pockets
This glass is SOFT, and scratches very easily. I baby all of my phones, and I managed to get 3 minor scratches in a mere 3 weeks. My OG Droid and Nexus S went a year each with no problems. I hate screen protectors, but I ended up getting one because again...this glass is SOFT. I have the regular Verizon one, and I'm quite happy with it.
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This glass is SOFT, and scratches very easily. I baby all of my phones, and I managed to get 3 minor scratches in a mere 3 weeks. My OG Droid and Nexus S went a year each with no problems. I hate screen protectors, but I ended up getting one because again...this glass is SOFT. I have the regular Verizon one, and I'm quite happy with it.
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Antiglare or normal?
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Antiglare or normal?
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It has to be normal because the anti glare is garbage i really wanna rip mine off as i type his lol
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It has to be normal because the anti glare is garbage i really wanna rip mine off as i type his lol
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Yes, it's the normal, not the anti glare. I'm surprised at how clear they are. I bought it as a temporary solution, but I'm pretty sure I'm just going to keep it. It looks and feels great.
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Nice, think I'll be able to return my antiglares for the normal? I dont want to pay again.
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Nice, think I'll be able to return my antiglares for the normal? I dont want to pay again.
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If it's a corporate store, I think you have a shot. Just tell them that you didn't want the antiglare in the first place and it ruins the phone. If it's one of those authorized dealers, I doubt they exchange it.
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If it's a corporate store, I think you have a shot. Just tell them that you didn't want the antiglare in the first place and it ruins the phone. If it's one of those authorized dealers, I doubt they exchange it.
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Its corporate, I'm going to try tomorrow.
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Its corporate, I'm going to try tomorrow.
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Please do and update what happens im pretty sure im goin to give it a shot myself ad well
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I returned my ZAGG within the 45 day period to get this thinking it would not have the orange peel (which it doesn't) and thought the anti fingerprint would be nice but this thing shows all fingerprints! And when you do get smudges.. Which is all the time.. It's nearly impossible to get them off! It just spreads the oil/fingerprints around..
So disappointed!
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Yep, I took mine off about 30 minutes after putting it on. Hate it.
i am getting some screen protectors from diztronics. i hope they are the same as i got with my tpu. awesome dry screen protection.
They don't have the same guarantee that ZAGG does do they?
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probably not. but they're not as expensive either. nor are you paying for advertising. could be the same thing. never know these days.
go look around this forum. there are dozens of people, including myself with those skins. there is no orange peal and they do help with fingerprints.
you got a bad skin, or you got scammed because honestly, there are dozens of people here with this skin and no issues. including myself.
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go look around this forum. there are dozens of people, including myself with those skins. there is no orange peal and they do help with fingerprints.
you got a bad skin, or you got scammed because honestly, there are dozens of people here with this skin and no issues. including myself.
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With the ZAGG??
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probably not. but they're not as expensive either. nor are you paying for advertising. could be the same thing. never know these days.
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I actually paid less for my ZAGG... I used their promo code
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I actually paid less for my ZAGG... I used their promo code
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lol. you paid less for a screen protector thrown in with a tpu?
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lol. you paid less for a screen protector thrown in with a tpu?
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No... Ordered it directly from ZAGG.. I paid 13 bucks for it.. My sgp was 13.99
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No... Ordered it directly from ZAGG.. I paid 13 bucks for it.. My sgp was 13.99
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i paid less for the tpu.
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i paid less for the tpu.
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Lol dude you're totally confusing me... When I said I paid less I was referring to the screen protectors.. Not sure how tpu cases got thrown in..
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Lol dude you're totally confusing me... When I said I paid less I was referring to the screen protectors.. Not sure how tpu cases got thrown in..
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lol. i was just saying that diztronics screen protector is pretty good and it's a freebie with their tpu's. i ordered some more screen protectors for my nexus from them. i'm not a big fan of those phone shields. would rather run naked if i was going to do that and kind of feel ripped off for the price of them. tpu's, imo, off better protection, but i can see the value of a phone shield though. to each their own.
Try these if you're interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160692001155?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Make sure to use the make an offer and offer like $2.
I've used Zagg and hated the orange peel/rubbery texture. It was really good for finger prints though.
These have far less orange peel and less rubbery. I've tried several others and found this one to be the best compromise.
Are these wet or dry??
I have a diztronic that I totally forgot about... Might try it... But I was thinking about returning that case since I don't like/use it..
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I got the InvisibleShield about a week ago and did a PERFECT install but for some reason the darn thing kinda moves around a bit, i noticed today that the bottom part was a bit upwards and i could easily move it back down with my finger, what the heck?
Do the warranty replacement..
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Try these if you're interested.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/160692001155?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Make sure to use the make an offer and offer like $2.
I've used Zagg and hated the orange peel/rubbery texture. It was really good for finger prints though.
These have far less orange peel and less rubbery. I've tried several others and found this one to be the best compromise.
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Where did you see the offer button? I went to purchase the full body and I only see a buy it now selection for that and just the screen protector..
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Where did you see the offer button? I went to purchase the full body and I only see a buy it now selection for that and just the screen protector..
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That's what I see on the page.
Why does everyone expect a screen protector to be the savior of common problems of a screen? If you're getting a crystal clear dry application screen protector, expect it to attract fingerprints regardless if it's oleophobic. The only way around this is to get an anti-glare/anti-fingerprint screen. Yes there is a trade off but it goes both ways.
Crystal clear - keeps the quality of the screen but smudges and attracts fingerprints like crazy.
Anti-glare - gives you a grainy display but gets rid of the fingerprints.
So I'm debating on whether or not I should use a screen protector on my S3. With the new gorilla glass is it necessary?
What are all of you doing??
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I think it's personal preference I bought a screen protector and I am using mine. It depends how well you take care of your phone. Get a cheap one off of amazon or eBay and see if you like it
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i take care of my phones so i will not be using a protector. I never have. I took my X2 to the extremes once i activated my s3 and it was difficult to actually scratch the screen.
hoping this holds up equally well. I did by a sleeve for the phone though.
At first I didn't plan on using one, but I did end up trying a wet apply protector and I'm liking it ok. The Gorilla glass seems pretty resilient, and there are videos on youtube of people taking keys, razors, knives etc to the screen with no scratches but the last thing you want is a scratched up display.
Come on guys, there has been threads about this
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I have one. It's a cheap insurance for your phone
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Using an hd one. It needs something.
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I have a My Touch 4G Slide. I hate the long name.
I have been using it for over a year now and it has a few very slight scratches. It has Gorilla Glass.
Now about the videos on YouTube: They all use metal that is not so sharp. I would like to see how the glass stands up to a single grain of sand, dirt or rock fragment.
I'm a mechanic and work in a rough environment. I get dirt and grease on it all the time but I don't purposely scratch it.
My 4G was a replacement for the G2 I had for almost a year before and did use a Zagg and it got dirty within a month and the free replacements for life cost $6 to ship them.
I'll have my S3 this week and don't plan to use a protector. I don't think that a screen protector can save it from a direct hit. Since the majority of the surface is non screen, I am considering a case to spread out the impact damage if I drop it, which is more likely to break the screen.
My opinion is non scientific and is from limited experience.
The Verizon guy installed one for me and its working fine. I wasn't gonna put one on but I do like it.
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So I'm debating on whether or not I should use a screen protector on my S3. With the new gorilla glass is it necessary?
What are all of you doing??
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I think there are many debait about this, it's up to you, and as said many times gorilla glass is not future proof it will get scratched easily, forget about keys and coins, just get some sand and try it out.
There has been some discussion on this. There are also some threads about individual screen protectors. Look here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1780400
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I have been hearing a lot of cases when our Galaxy SIII's screen has shattered when dropped that too not from a height. Then i heard of AMZER's shatter proof series and i pre-ordered it 3 days ago. Now my case protector has arrived and it is the toughest screen protector i have ever used. I was so lucky that i bought it on time. It was dropped by a kid with face on and nothing happened. This one is really tough guys.
Check this http://www.amzer.com/Amzer-ShatterP...-for-Samsung-GALAXY-S-III-GT-I9300-P94905.htm
It's definitely scratch proof, but shatter proof?
Yes I agree with the OP - knocked my sgs3 off and it hit the corner of the table and then floor - screen first - i have cracked by display on the sensation in a similar situation - this time not even a scratch and this thing sticks right on! Solid stuff here - will post a review later on! must order it guys only 29 bucks!
How is this different then the zagg hd?
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How is this different then the zagg hd?
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If it doesn't suck completely after 2 weeks it is better.
i have the verizon protector on mine, which doesnt go all the way to the edge, but when mine cracked, it rounded it self off when it ran under the screen protector and turned around like "ohh can't go that way" lol https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s720x720/386262_10151093476528557_832449593_n.jpg
hmmm this looks interesting. is this screen protector curved to match the glass? thanks.
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If it doesn't suck completely after 2 weeks it is better.
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Ive had mine on for over a month now and it still looks and feels great
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Ive had mine on for over a month now and it still looks and feels great
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Mine has indentions that are inexcusable. It is ridiculous. I have seen it before, but this is really bad.
How does this screen protector feel? Is it pretty smooth and does it have that orange peel effect?
Use that lifetime warranty to get a new one, mine has been amazing
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The coverage for my S3 is perfect to the millimeter the front sensors and camera also unhindered!
I just noticed on amzer's site they posted a few videos - you got to see them to believe them - i will ask you guys to dump zagg hd - i have used it and it feels super uneven, can't play temple run with it on - this is as smooth as the glass itself!
have a see:
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Use that lifetime warranty to get a new one, mine has been amazing
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Know of a way to warranty without paying 3.99?
Looks awesome, but for $29.99? I rather get the Spectre Glass screen protector for the same price.
The hammer test link didn't work. I found a brick test. That's crazy. I don't understand how it is possible.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnqBqPfxnY4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Drill is running in reverse. No wonder why it didn't hurt the phone.
Wasn't so impressed with the hammer or drill test BUT the brick test just baffles my mind. Hell, the corner of the brick even embedded itself into the damn thing and even tore n stayed stuck after peeling off the protector ? !
I have bad luck with dry installation lol.. Wonder if it will ever have a wet version
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Wow so maybe it is worth the money then... like others I wasn't impressed with the weak hammer hits and the reversed drilling videos.
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I have bad luck with dry installation lol.. Wonder if it will ever have a wet version
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I thought it was a wet application ?
I'm trying to do some research for a screen protection, back in a days I bought my INCIPIO case that came w/ screen protector and it was sort of settled I figured no need to get another one since this one came w/ it, well after a while (ab)using it I think it's time))
so I'm thinking to get ZAGG, but I want to get some of other people's opinion on that or maybe better option out there..
please advise
I just got my XO Skins screen protector, absolutely the best, it is crystal clear, you don't even realize a screen protector is there.
It also does not affect the feel of the screen, glides across easily.
I have a ZAGG. Meh. If they didn't replace it at the mall kiosk for $5 everytime I wanted I'd be less happy with it. You can definitely tell it's there.
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Get a GhostArmour screen protector, a thousand times better then the Zagg.
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I used Zagg on my HTC Incredible and it protected it just fine, but it wasn't as clear and smooth as some of the other brands mentioned here. If you choose to go with Zagg though, make sure you buy it online and avoid paying $20+ at some chain retailers.
The lifetime warranty is what keeps me coming back though.
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Get a GhostArmour screen protector, a thousand times better then the Zagg.
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+ 1000 for this! I have ghost armour on my galaxy nexus and nexus 10. Can't beat the lifetime warranty and replacement! Once it's on and cured, it's like nothing is there.
Zagg is lifetime warranty too
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Zagg is lifetime warranty too
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Zagg has a disgusting orange peel effect and its a ***** to clean, since it is so rubbery you need water to effectively clean it. That's been my experience and the reason I switched to ghost armor.
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I'm still not clear on which screen protector to get... amazon has xo skin and few others but i couldn't find GhostArmour there. I prefer to get a hard screen protector ( i think it's better so I can reapply it if needed ), clear is a must (no tint) and w/ warranty.
I got the zagg for my nexus and I'm not too pleased with it. You can see it and my finger doesn't glide across smoothly. currently looking for another one that's more clear
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Sorry to hear that, I want to try something else other than zagg, a lot of people complains(
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I have the XO Skins and have to say its really good. I have had it replaced a few times because the oils build up and they are pretty good about replacements. It used to be better as they wouldn't require you to purchase it and then they will refund it but such is life. I would defiantly recommend it.
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I haven't heard of ghost armour, but I prefer spigen or realook. I have a zagg invisible shield on my N7, and it's awful. It feels tough.
You should put this in the Accessories forum.
Neither, SGP all the way.
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neither- Xtreme Guard. Cheap if you get the right promo codes online and its strong.
I got the Spigen slim armor case and GLAS.tR screen protector this time around. Expensive for a screen protector, but this is a $650 phone after all. So much more luxurious than the plastic protectors... I don't think I could ever go back to one of those.
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neither- Xtreme Guard. Cheap if you get the right promo codes online and its strong.
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These aren't a bad option. I have use them since the Sensation with no complaints, only problem I ever had was with the Note 2's S-Pen leaving trails on the protector.
I personally buy the 10x $1.79 screenies and wet apply them. Come out great and it's not big deal to replace them.
Replace a screen protector I dont replace them I put a zagg on my sensation snd it lasted forever itd still on there after 2 yrs.
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I rocked ghost armor on my s3
I just gave my s3 to my mom
0 scratches
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first off i dont blame anyone for using a screen protector with the prices of some of these phones today.
but personally i stopped using screen protectors all together,it came to me one day as i was looking at my phone and seeing all the scratches on the screen protector,i was like why do i pay $25 for a screen protector so i dont get scratches on my screen and in reality all it does is make my view look scratched easier and never get to fully enjoy my shiny new screen.i understand that you can just keep replacing them and it can keep your screen looking new right up to the end of your contract but at that time it will not matter to me as i will be getting a new phone anyways and can care less about if it has any scratches when bestbuy gives me $8 of credit for the trade in lol.
also i must say these newer glasses they are using on there screens are impressive i stopped using screen protectors when i got my S3, and after using it for a few days shy of a year i still had 0 scratches but was always careful to not put it in my pocket with my keys and all that.i just got my S4 and plan to do the same with this one and from what i read this one has even better glass,while i dont think my sprint mogul would have lasted a week without screen protection back in the day these current phones really dont seem to need them.
but to put in my 2¢ i believe i was using screen protectors made by 3M, im sure they where not the best but they worked pretty good for about $15 each.
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first off i dont blame anyone for using a screen protector with the prices of some of these phones today.
but personally i stopped using screen protectors all together,it came to me one day as i was looking at my phone and seeing all the scratches on the screen protector,i was like why do i pay $25 for a screen protector so i dont get scratches on my screen and in reality all it does is make my view look scratched easier and never get to fully enjoy my shiny new screen.i understand that you can just keep replacing them and it can keep your screen looking new right up to the end of your contract but at that time it will not matter to me as i will be getting a new phone anyways and can care less about if it has any scratches when bestbuy gives me $8 of credit for the trade in lol.
also i must say these newer glasses they are using on there screens are impressive i stopped using screen protectors when i got my S3, and after using it for a few days shy of a year i still had 0 scratches but was always careful to not put it in my pocket with my keys and all that.i just got my S4 and plan to do the same with this one and from what i read this one has even better glass,while i dont think my sprint mogul would have lasted a week without screen protection back in the day these current phones really dont seem to need them.
but to put in my 2¢ i believe i was using screen protectors made by 3M, im sure they where not the best but they worked pretty good for about $15 each.
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I was easy question we didn't need your life story.lol
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Neither I like the 1.99 for 6 on ebay screen protectors.
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I just got the Spiegen Glas.TR , and am loving it, cant stand plastic screen protectors in the least, this one is worth the $$ IMO...
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I just got the Spiegen Glas.TR , and am loving it, cant stand plastic screen protectors in the least, this one is worth the $$ IMO...
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How much was the screen protector.
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How much was the screen protector.
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$35 U.S.
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$35 U.S.
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Is this the first time that you used this kind of screen protector.Did you get it from amazon.
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Is this the first time that you used this kind of screen protector.Did you get it from amazon.
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It's the first glass one I've ever tried, and I love it. I got it directly from Spigen at spigen.com. They have a lower-cost replacement plan in case you break it, so I thought it would be good to buy direct in case I ever need to use that.
The Glas.TR was $35 through Amazon IIRC, not a cheap screen protector, but easy enough application, and smooth as the "naked" screen
The generic tmobile screen protector is pretty good.
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I was easy question we didn't need your life story.lol
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Funny but true .... easy on the flamin tho! Call it being noobish or just plain excitement for the s4. His story meant well.
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