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Just an FYI as I know I like to have my screen protector on the day I purchase my phone. Steinheil has all three of their major products for the Thunderbolt now available. Just ordered mine.
Ultra Crystal, Ultra Fine and the Ultra Oleophobic.
I will have to say that I have tried a ton of different protectors in my time and nothing compares to Steinheil.
Crossing fingers for a TB release tomorrow.
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/htc/thunderbolt.html
-Lil'
Thanks for the heads upon these, I always like to purchase their screen protectors.
Anyone used the Incredible Shield they offer? I put my Incredible in a case when i got it and took it out to clean it a month later and it was all scuffed and scratched up. Dont want that to happen again.
This is my first smartphone, so whats the difference between the three?
Just got mine in the mail yesterday and got to order my Seidio case. That way I am all ready whenever they decide to drop this phone.
As far as the difference between the three:
The Ultra Crystal is bascially the defacto standard for Steinheil. Crystal clear and to me actually enhances the actual screen.
The Oleophobic is new to me but thats actually the one I purchased. Its supposedly like the ultra clear but with an anti-water/oil coating (the iphone has this caoting on the default screen itself.)
The anti-fingerprint one I have also installed on my wife and mother-in-laws's Facinates. Its basically a matte finish that doesn't show any fingerprints but does in my opinion not do justice to the screens on these new phones. But some users just really hate fingerprints.
Hope this helps.
-Lil'
lilsalmon, have you ever seen the Incredible Shield they offer? I was thinking of getting this instead of a case.
Not first hand.
All I can say is I have tried quite a few different cases and screen protectors with my Incredible, Droid 1 and my wife's Facinate and Eris and Steinheil's screen protectors are far superior to all in my opinion.
-Lil'
Can you post pics of the Oleophobic? Ive always used the ultra clears and love them but I wonder how different the Oleophobic is?
Thanks
I've been using the Ultra fine ones for the past 2 days and I love it. I only use SPG screen protectors.
Can't wait to hear what you think of it.
I made the mistake of buying the VZW screens and wound up w/ a scratch on my screen...ugh.
The picture won't show much difference than the Ultra Crystal. Honestly I had always used the Ultra Crystal myself and just wanted to try the Oleophobic. I have been really impressed. Its basically the same clarity etc as the Ultra Crystal but resists fingerprints a bit more. You still get finger prints but not as many.
I hope this helps.
-Lil'
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The picture won't show much difference than the Ultra Crystal. Honestly I had always used the Ultra Crystal myself and just wanted to try the Oleophobic. I have been really impressed. Its basically the same clarity etc as the Ultra Crystal but resists fingerprints a bit more. You still get finger prints but not as many.
I hope this helps.
-Lil'
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Good that is what I ordered also
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Steinheil fit
How good does the Steinheil protector fit? Does it cover the
complete screen?
Thanks in advance
Fits perfect. You wont even know there is a protector on it.
Got mine installed this past weekend. Best screen protector I have used Had a Zagg on my D1 but hated the rubbery feel. Using the crystal clear and it glides smoother then nothing at all..
Just ordered the Ultra Fine from Amazon. Should be arriving on Friday.
Sounds like the Oleophobic is the way to go, I hope I can get my Zagg off without to much trouble. Has anyone removed a Zagg, what did you use to accomplish it and get the screen clean?
The Zagg should come off no problem. I just removed mine.. nice protection but hate the feel of it.
I got the SGP ultra fine, the first one had problems where the pull tab is for peeling it. The 2nd looked much better, i love the way it feels, finger usually just glides across the screen without grabbing or sticking. The fit is good, just enough room to get it on without it having to be exactly perfect.
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How good does the Steinheil protector fit? Does it cover the
complete screen?
Thanks in advance
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They cover the screen but the fit is not "perfect" by definition. They are slightly narrower and shorter than the screen but I've never seen a screen protector with a "perfect" fit. Not sure why it's so hard to make a protector exactly the same size as the screen but apparently it is.
I'm satisfied with mine but I'm not sure it's worth the price premium over the cheap protectors I was using prior to this one. I guess time will tell.
Im looking for a antiglare screen / antifinger print screen protector for my thunderbolt. i dont like a crystal clear one's cause it attracts to much fingerprints and when im outside its really hard to see my phone.
Im deciding from these. can anyone help me pick one i dont know what to pick since i dont have experience with any of these screen protectors. (The ones i have experience with SUCK there for im not buying them again) i have bad luck picking screen protectors ^-^
the following screen protectors are from amazon,since im still new to xda i cant post links, so search em up
#1 Halo Screen Protector Film Clear Matte (Anti-Glare) for HTC Thunderbolt (3-Pack) - Premium Japanese Screen Protectors
by Halo Screen Protectors
#2 SGP HTC Thunderbolt Screen Protector Steinheil Ultra Series [Ultra Fine]
Whats better between those 2? feel free to recommend me other screen protectors that i dont know about (thats antiglare and antifingerprint)
I use the Steinheil protector. I came to the Thunderbolt from the iPhone and really missed the PowerSupport screen protectors. After trying about a half-dozen different ones I found the Steinheil to be the best equivalent, IMHO.
Thanks man, I heard many good things about that screen protector and i decided to order one !
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I have nothing but good things to say about SGP's. Great choice.
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I hate my Invisi-Shield with the "orangepeel" texture. It also has a kind of tacky-feel to it. Avoid!
I bought my girlfriend a sonix (by Lenntex) screen protector 2-pack (clear and anti-glare) for her iPhone and they're great! The finish is really hard and super smooth. It feels just like the naked glass. I'm waiting for my Thunderbolt ones to deliver any day now.
Please everyone i am confused
what is the best one ?
SGP ultra crystal Screen Protector
or
SPG Glas Screen Protector
which one last longer ?
and which one effect less at the sensitivity of the touch screen ??
which one has less chance to bubbles appears ?
which one having less problem at all than other ??
please i would like to decide ASAP
I use the SGP Glas. It looks cool and offers really good protection. Now maybe I didn't do the great job putting the screen on, but sometimes, I have to push the screen harder than I'd like to for the phone to register. When I notice this happening, I usually smooth the screen down with my shirt and it seems to work fine. Haven't used the other protector, so I can't comment there.
androidnoobhelpme said:
I use the SGP Glas. It looks cool and offers really good protection. Now maybe I didn't do the great job putting the screen on, but sometimes, I have to push the screen harder than I'd like to for the phone to register. When I notice this happening, I usually smooth the screen down with my shirt and it seems to work fine. Haven't used the other protector, so I can't comment there.
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i had the SGP ULTRA CRYSTAL and then replaced it with the SGP GLAS and i am very impressed with the SGP GLAS it combines a very very good protection, a very good feel, no color Distortion and also a very hard to scratch surface.
i also had the sensitivity problem but after looking at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142141
i saw this:
*Screen Sensitivity Issues with SGP Glas*
This has been tackled many times on different threads and even SGP admits it on the Glas product page.
Flashing your phone with a custom kernel, like ninphetamine, is already available that corrects this sensitivity issue.
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so i installed the ninphetamine kernel and it did fixed the probelm and after that i installed the speedmode kernel that also has this fix but in my opinion is better.
so after fixing the sensitivity problem my opinion is that the SGP GLAS is absolutely amazing on all aspect (no color distortion, good feel like the original screen, no affect on sensitivity and of course a very good screen protection).
Thanx friends ,
tell me please about the SPG Glas .. what is the expected life time of it ?
i mean how long it last on my phone ??
is it last longer or zagg screen shield ?
because i used zagg on my older phone
it's more than year and it still good
zagg provide endless Guarantee , what about glas one ??
so what about Glas life time ? longer , shorter or the same ??
i decided to order 2 SGP GLAS pieces and Neo Hybrid tomorrow
but i would like to know first about the life time of it
waiting asap friends
I got a GLAS not too long ago as well. The actual screen protector is made with glass, so I don't see why it shouldn't last longer than the regular conventional screen protectors. I actually purchased the ultra oleophobic not too long ago, which resists oil. The GLAS has the same properties, so I'm pretty glad with the product so far.
and actually, regarding the ultra crystal, I used the one they included when i bought my hybrid sgp case, and even though you can't beat the clarity, i didn't like the stickiness of the film. The GLAS is def. more smooth.
Ultra crystal is cheap, but doesn't protect against oil, leading to rainbow effects, and any imperfection in the cut will have those annoying vertical lines, as well as incredibly clarity on every piece of dust you trapped with the screen protector.
The SGP Glas is nice, I just applied it, however, it's not as nice as a true anti-oleophobic protector, it doesn't fit perfectly, as in I lined up all the sensors and camera, but the capacitive buttons don't line up with the lights, and it's impossible to line it up perfectly, which makes me wish i had steadier hands/better eyesight. But even if it's off a little bit, it's still damn good. It also will demand you to root your phone, since Samsung wants the charger to charge the phone instead of pick up your touchscreen commands.
TL;DR: You get what you pay for.
Just wondering, does anybody put a screen protector on top of the SGP GLAS? Getting mine soon.
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Just wondering, does anybody put a screen protector on top of the SGP GLAS? Getting mine soon.
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So, you're wondering if anyone has applied a screen protector on top of a screen protector? That's just made my top ten of the dumbest questions I've seen on XDA.
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So, you're wondering if anyone has applied a screen protector on top of a screen protector? That's just made my top ten of the dumbest questions I've seen on XDA.
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+1, hahaha made me laugh
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So, you're wondering if anyone has applied a screen protector on top of a screen protector? That's just made my top ten of the dumbest questions I've seen on XDA.
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You're going to need to come clean all this tea off my keyboard!
Hello, I ve bought the ultra optics from SGP Steinheil and it is wonderful, no fingers
anymore on youre display. Really good.
[I do not own stocks from SGP.............]
When my is gone I immediately buy another one.
greeting
Aedriaen
The Netherlands
Well, first of all you paid $40 for this thing and it's like another screen not screen protector (film). I had a terrible experience with SGP oleophobic screen protectors. Got scratched day one.
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So, you're wondering if anyone has applied a screen protector on top of a screen protector? That's just made my top ten of the dumbest questions I've seen on XDA.
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Not everyone likes their screen protectors glossy, but extra tampered glass in front of the screen to absorb the initial impact (if it comes to that) can be handy.
The Glas however, only comes glossy.
So yes, call me strange but I use a screen protector (SGP Optics) on top of a screen protector (Glas) and the SGS2 screen is taking it like a champ. Except for the capacitive buttons lol.
any one having any kind of problems with GLAS ???
black dots , bubbles , color change .. ect
right now i am having ZAGG one
and i ordered GLAS and waiting for it
i am not sure if it will be wise move to remove zagg and install glas
almost having no problems with zagg .. but i heard that glas is better
so , what is ur advice ??
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any one having any kind of problems with GLAS ???
black dots , bubbles , color change .. ect
right now i am having ZAGG one
and i ordered GLAS and waiting for it
i am not sure if it will be wise move to remove zagg and install glas
almost having no problems with zagg .. but i heard that glas is better
so , what is ur advice ??
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I can't hear you! Keep your zagg please or ask again millions of questions never use the search just shoot us we will answer for sure have a great one thank you bye
MamomaN said:
any one having any kind of problems with GLAS ???
black dots , bubbles , color change .. ect
right now i am having ZAGG one
and i ordered GLAS and waiting for it
i am not sure if it will be wise move to remove zagg and install glas
almost having no problems with zagg .. but i heard that glas is better
so , what is ur advice ??
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I have the glas. I'll remove it as soon as I receive my shadowskinz one.
Glas was fine for the first 2 days then a bubble/black dot that appeared in the middle. I can remove it but as soon as I put it in my pocket it reappear.
Dunno if it's the heat in my pocket but it's not that great.
I tried the SGP ultra clear one it was a little better than glas but not enough. If my shadowskinz sick, it's gonna be a Zagg.
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just got the GLAS protector few days ago
good feeling
good colors
and I didnt put that on another screen protector
@ludow
Real mature.
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ludow said:
I can't hear you! Keep your zagg please or ask again millions of questions never use the search just shoot us we will answer for sure have a great one thank you bye
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GTFO.
/10 char
Well anyways I just received my SGP GLAS yesterday and applied it yesterday and pleased to say that I am very happy with the product. I will see how well it holds up.
I also applied a white Mercury TPU
case, and now my phone looks like the white version of the phone. Happy, ^_^
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Hy guys, i'm going to buy a Galaxy Nexus and I wanna buy a screen protector before getting the phone.
I have a ZAGG one on my iPod Touch 4g, but I don't like it, so I decided to ask here.
I had the opportunity to try a Brando one on a friend's iPhone 4, and it's very nice, but I can't find a Galaxy Nexus' one... So which i should choose? I also can't understand yet differences between the one using wet application and the others...
PS: i already found some questions on various screen protectors, but didn't find a "which shouldi i choose" one in this section...
PPS: Sorry if i made some mistakes, my English is only a scholastic one...
Brando have screen protectors available for for the Galaxy Nexus (not sure if they do international shipping):
http://shop.brando.com/brando-works...or-samsung-galaxy-nexus-_p06679c1373d011.html
http://shop.brando.com/mirror-screen-guarder-for-samsung-galaxy-nexus_p06677c1373d011.html
http://shop.brando.com/brando-works...or-samsung-galaxy-nexus-_p06678c1373d011.html
I've heard the SGP Flex screen protector is very good, I'll most likely be ordering one myself. (http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...s-screen-protector-steinheil-flex-series.html)
i have the zagg. Its actually not as orange peely like the zagg on my old galaxy s. I wish power support made their screen protectors for something other than by apple because theirs are excellent.
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Oh, didn't know Brando already have in stock Galaxy Nexus' screen protectors! Thank you very much, probabilly i will buy it. But tell me please, which are the differences between screen protectors with wet application and the others?
Uff, now i'm very undecided on buying SGP Oleophobic or Brando...
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Oh, didn't know Brando already have in stock Galaxy Nexus' screen protectors! Thank you very much, probabilly i will buy it. But tell me please, which are the differences between screen protectors with wet application and the others?
Uff, now i'm very undecided on buying SGP Oleophobic or Brando...
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Do you know if the Brando is a dry install? If so, it probably won't cover all of the screen like he Oleophobic from SGP. I just bought the Flex and it will be here Wednesday so I can let you know how that feel/orange peel is.
The Zagg on my iPod is crap looking at the Brando on my friend's iPhone. Yeah, it has less bubbles, but his doesn't make the user feel he is using a screen protector!
Not meant to hi-jack this thread but I came across this
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-nexus-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html
The description says that the screen protector has an oleophobic coating. I was wondering if the film is clear or matte? I don't like matte screen protectors.
I'm interested in that screen protector too... I'm undecided between this one and the Brando's one
NexusDro said:
Not meant to hi-jack this thread but I came across this
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-nexus-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html
The description says that the screen protector has an oleophobic coating. I was wondering if the film is clear or matte? I don't like matte screen protectors.
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It's clear, but I feel like it causes a little bit more friction than the bare screen. As mentioned in another review on here, it's significantly smaller than the entire screen area to avoid peeling at the curved edges, so that may be something that affects your decision to purchase.
How is the fitting of the Brando screen protector? Can someone upload a picture of it on the Galaxy Nexus?
Thanks.
I never realized screen protectors were such a big deal. lol
The one I am using now is the Anti-Glare screen protector that I got from Verizon. It was a bundle with 3 protectors, a car charger, and clip holster.
Didn't realize everyone used one... My GNex stays naked!
Stay away from the ones Verizon sells. They aren't completely terrible, but those things smudge so badly. It's pretty annoying, but I can't complain because they are protecting the screen for the most part.
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Stay away from the ones Verizon sells. They aren't completely terrible, but those things smudge so badly. It's pretty annoying, but I can't complain because they are protecting the screen for the most part.
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I've tried just about every screen protector out there and I have come to realize the VZW protectors are the best for me. Yes, they do show smudges a bit more, but they don't yellow, they don't require the wet application, they don't have a weird feeling to them, and they are the cheapest. Also, I had one on my Incredible for 6 months without a mark on it.
Just my opinion after trying tons of brands.
Ghost armor..Hands Down
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@OP: So which Screen Protector did you end up with? Cany ou give us some feedback about it?
Verizon clear (not anti-glare) works great. No orange peel. there is a 1-2mm gap from the bezel but the sensor cutouts align perfectly
Currently using VZW clear + Incipio NGP.
I went with ghost armor, cost me $15 covers top to bottom and edge to edge. Rep installed it perfectly. No orange peel yet but I do expect some. The good news is that it comes with a life time warranty. If it does begin to show signs of orange peel, they will replace it for a $5 install fee.
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Don't look too far, it's right infront of you!!!
+1 for Verizon clear screen protector.
I have bought ultra crystal and they discontinued it so I'm supposed to receive Ultra Nano Clear (http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...een-protector-steinheil-ultra-nano-clear.html) for replacement. But, I'm still not satisfied that the screen protector doesn't cover the whole screen, so I'm thinking moving on to the wet screen protector. I don't have many information about wet screen protectors, though. Only I know is Skinomi TechSkin, Zagg Invisible Shield & SGP Flex HD. I have used Zagg's Invisible shield, but haven't used Skinomi and SGP Flex HD. Which one should I use? or feel free to reply any wet screen protector you know.
Skinomi TechSkin: http://www.skinomi.com/sk11190-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-screen-protector.html
SGP Flex HD: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...3-screen-protector-steinheil-flex-series.html
Zagg's Invisible Shield: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
I got the Flex HD protector. I have always really liked SGP's stuff. Had Zagg before and didn't like it at all.
XO are pretty nice.
if anyone comes in and has any opinions to offer on skinomi please share them. I ordered a carbon fiber skin and didnt plan to use the screen protector that came with it. but if theyre good quality i might try it.
Ill let you know in a week. I just got a skinomi for .99 cents ! From amazon
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if anyone comes in and has any opinions to offer on skinomi please share them. I ordered a carbon fiber skin and didnt plan to use the screen protector that came with it. but if theyre good quality i might try it.
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I don't have Skinomi's screen protector (SP) on mine but I never liked their SP, due to being rubbery. I prefer the hard feeling for a SP. But, I love Skinomi's Carbon Fiber kit.
Has anybody tried this one?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6-PACK-FU...ssories_RL&hash=item2ebf969d72#ht_2122wt_1141
I tried zagg. Problem is it isn't dust proof. Most screen protecter can withstand dust before actually getting dirty. Zagg can't.
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wow I thought Zagg would win! I still have nano clear coming so I will just wait a little bit to see other people's experience with nano clear. It would be simple if I return ultra nano clear and get flex hd since it's from the same provider.
Had the Zagg, hated it. Bought a Copter one, better, but still not great. Ordered a Skinomi one from the web, and it's the best yet(don't like the feeling of it, but it has the best fit ever). Also bought some Belkin dry fit ones, but the cut was just all wrong.
twoashj said:
I have bought ultra crystal and they discontinued it so I'm supposed to receive Ultra Nano Clear (http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...een-protector-steinheil-ultra-nano-clear.html) for replacement. But, I'm still not satisfied that the screen protector doesn't cover the whole screen, so I'm thinking moving on to the wet screen protector. I don't have many information about wet screen protectors, though. Only I know is Skinomi TechSkin, Zagg Invisible Shield & SGP Flex HD. I have used Zagg's Invisible shield, but haven't used Skinomi and SGP Flex HD. Which one should I use? or feel free to reply any wet screen protector you know.
Skinomi TechSkin: http://www.skinomi.com/sk11190-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-screen-protector.html
SGP Flex HD: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...3-screen-protector-steinheil-flex-series.html
Zagg's Invisible Shield: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
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just arrived and applied the FLEX HD, it covers perfectly all my screen.
I have skins from BestSkinsEver, and I like it quite a bit, it covers the entire phone and, even with me constantly slipping it in and out of the leather pouch, none of the skins on the side rim/silver area have peeled off.
I prefer a $5 screen protector. It isn't glossy but smooth and doesn't peel of easily
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TecQuality said:
just arrived and applied the FLEX HD, it covers perfectly all my screen.
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It sounds nice! I'm more towards flex hd now..
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It sounds nice! I'm more towards flex hd now..
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That's what I'm using and its great. It's the clearest wet protector I've ever seen.
Deebo took your bike too?!
I have the same problem with the sweaty hands I'm thinking about getting a screen protector is the flex good as it is a wet screen protector out do you recommend anything else because I use Swype for my typing and don't want my sweaty fingers to be a problem. While on the topic what do you prefer Swype or swift key?
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okay! i placed my order on Flex HD. I haven't got my phone, yet but i'm exchanging this with Ultra Crystal. Is anybody using it for now?
hey guys, i got an S3 Flex HD screenshield by mistake due to shipping errors from where i bought it from, so i am selling mine on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320939853305#ht_1242wt_1139
thanks for looking
bumping an old thread...
is the consensus still SGP flex HD being supreme as far as wet protectors go?
any other brands besides the 3 listed up top?
looking for one that has good clarity and not to much of that tacky feeling ( I know aren't we all?) haha
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bumping an old thread...
is the consensus still SGP flex HD being supreme as far as wet protectors go?
any other brands besides the 3 listed up top?
looking for one that has good clarity and not to much of that tacky feeling ( I know aren't we all?) haha
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I hated the flex screen protector I would recommend to get like the nano clear or a dry screen protector or get the glass from spigen when boue comes out, white is already out.
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