Review of Spigen/Steinheil Screen Protector - Galaxy Note 10.1 Accessories

This is a "hands on" review of the Spigen/Steinheil "Ultrafine" screen protector. From their website:
Ultra Fine : Anti-Fingerprint
Ultra Fine film is a high quality film with a slightly textured film with 30% increased light transmittance. The Ultra Fine is effective in preventing glare, smudges and fingerprints
High grade anti-glare hard coated film
Premium matte surface
Good surface hardness : 3H
No rainbow effect
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PROS:
1. Reduces glare a bunch.
2. Very fingerprint resistant.
3. VERY nice feel with finger input.
4. After switching to the white nib, VERY nice feel with s-pen. Feels and sounds like you're using a pencil.
5. Cut very well, easy to install.
CONS:
1. Adds artifacts to the screen. Looks like a fine grain. Too much for me, not worth the benefits. As an idea, I put one on my wife's Ipad 3 before I installed mine. Once on, the Ipad3 screen definitely looked WORSE, by a fair margin, than the Note screen naked. So, yeah, if you're looking for a great display, this is not the screen protector to get.
2. Since the white nib is harder, you hear a "tap" every time the nib hits the screen. Annoying.
3. No cutout for the light sensor.
I'm not happy at all with this. Just too much grain. I have the Crystal Clear version on my Skyrocket; I'm going to try that on the Note. Using the black & white nib on the skyrocket has a nice feel. Just a little bit of added resistance, feels more like a pen. Of course, I can't really write on the skyrocket, so only time will tell if I like it on the Note.
If reducing glare is more important than a crystal clear display to you, you might really like this screen protector. If not, pass it by.

Well this is a little unfortunate to hear, however, this is the anti-glare screen protector of theirs, correct? I moved to Steinheil last year after someone said it was the best hands down and you couldn't even tell it was on, for the ultra clear version. I bought one to try it out and it really was A.) Easy to install, no mess ups, B.) Clearer than anything i'd seen and C.) Durable. Bought one for all android users on my account and the iphone. I was waiting for it to come to the Prime but it never did.
SO i'm curious, have you had an anti-glare screen protector on your tablet before? Ever expereienced one? I'm not knocking you down - but some people do not like it because indeed, it makes the screen grainy, due to layers in order to have the appearance of anti glare.
I had another manufacturer's anti-glare on my prime when i had it, and it did indeed negate the effects of glare especially outside. I think some people don't mind the changing of the screen effects (or hardly notice it) and some people notice it terribly, which is why if you go to a electronics storee such as Best Buy and see the Shield Protectors or whatever they are called anti-glare for the iphone, at the bottom of the packaging it states it does make the screen look grainer, in so many words. For an ipad3 with higher resolution than 1920x1200 like the TF700 i can't imagine this is good. The thickness (3H) means the quality of the image should suffer.
MY real question, however, is did you write Steinheil back and complain and get it exchanged or a new one sent out to you? They are known (in my experience) for their quality and customer satisfaction. ALso, how much did you pay for it and more importantly, was it easy to apply without getting hair/dust/etc. In it? On the phones I have it's extremely easy to apply - honest to goodness, however a tablet in my opinion is much more complicated to not get hair/dust/etc on it.
ALso I want to state - this is or should NOT be confused with their Crystal Clear model. THe crystal clear I have on 3 Galaxy S II's and 1 iphone and it truly is, crystal clear (but leaves smudges).

Yes, this is the matte version, not the crystal clear. I have the crystal clear on my skyrocket and it's gorgeous. I have tried other matte screen protectors, on other tablets, and I do have to say this one has less graininess than the others I tried. I will be writing steinheil to see if they will exchange... As I noted in my review, I found it very easy to install.

get the crystal version if you don't want the rainbow effect.

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Steinheil anti-fingerprint vs ultra clear

Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
I have the ultraclear on and love it. Great in the sun and fingerprints show.up less then the glass I would just get ultra clear
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ckombo said:
Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
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I've owned both for various phones and am currently using the Ultra Clear on my EVO:
Ultra Clear
Pros:
1. Ultra clear
2. Reduces fingerprinting compared to the naked screen
3. Very durable/scratch resistant
4. Very smooth feel, to me it feels just like the naked glass.
Cons:
1. Fit is not 100% perfect, it leaves a small gap all around it.
2. Still shows fingerprints (though less)
Anti-fingerprint
Pros:
1. Reduces fingerprinting drastically compared to the naked screen
2. Very durable/scratch resistant
3. Nice textured feel
Cons:
1. Reduces the clarity of the screen substantially, IMO so much so that I prefer not to use this protector for this reason alone.
ckombo said:
Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
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Martin Fields is the very best. It even includes a camera lens protector. However it is very expensive.
I know its offtopic a little but what about bodyguardz?
I really cant find a difference between most but i know invisible shield is VERY Thick.
x iFLaWz said:
I know its offtopic a little but what about bodyguardz?
I really cant find a difference between most but i know invisible shield is VERY Thick.
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I know some people swear by Bodyguardz and I have used it on other devices. However it is a wet application product like Invisibleshield and more than one EVO user has claimed that water from the install ruined their phone. Therefore on my screen I will only use static application (water free) protectors such as the Steinheil or Seidio.
Besides for that how does it hold up to the other ones???
Docprego - thanks for the detailed comparison. Was ready to order the ultra clear until I read about the Martin Fields. (Thanks jerryparid)
The Martin Fields comes out to $27 shipped though! Pretty steep...
What I like about this one is the included camera lens protector. The aluminum ring around the camera lens is flush with the glass, which makes no sense. If they wanted to protect the glass, they should have recessed the glass into the aluminum ring a little bit.
Anyone know of a company selling just a small circle to cover the lens? Does the lens protector distort or reduce photo quality in any way? Thanks!
i got the Steinheil ultra clear and i found the resulting tactile response to be a bit worse than some of the other screen protectors i've tried, ie. sprints
ckombo said:
Docprego - thanks for the detailed comparison. Was ready to order the ultra clear until I read about the Martin Fields. (Thanks jerryparid)
The Martin Fields comes out to $27 shipped though! Pretty steep...
What I like about this one is the included camera lens protector. The aluminum ring around the camera lens is flush with the glass, which makes no sense. If they wanted to protect the glass, they should have recessed the glass into the aluminum ring a little bit.
Anyone know of a company selling just a small circle to cover the lens? Does the lens protector distort or reduce photo quality in any way? Thanks!
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I do not feel that the film reduces photo quality. It is crystal clear and glass-like. The cut is near perfect. However, Martin Fields does not offer the best performance under the sun (compared to anti-glare protectors).
I got the Steinheil Ultra Crystal Screen Protector from the SGP Store. I'll tell you, for $16.74 ($13.99 + $2.75) at the door, nothing can beat this excellent product.
Ordered online Sunday morning. Order was shipped on Monday and I got it today, Thursday.
Yes, I will confess it was a pain in the a** to get it right, not so much because of it being difficult to apply, but because I made the mistake to peel off the protector and then leave it like that for a while while double checking the instructions and videos in YouTube. What happened is that small lint particles floating in the air got stuck to the film, so when I applied it I had multiple pieces all over my screen.
Now, I must say, the provided "dust remover" stickers DO WORK. Use one to lift the film, another one to remove the particles adhered to the inside of the film or screen. (I kept 2 stickers on each corner of the film, since I had to peel from different angles. This saved me a lot of time.)
In my case, I just had so many it was totally exhausting to get them all out. But I did a pretty good job despite the initial setback. I was very meticulous and wanted it as perfect as possible, and I am happy to say that at the end it came out just like I wanted.
Also, I was a little worried after reading some of the posts here, regarding lower responsiveness to the touch. Well, I have ZERO issues with that. I am very impressed, actually. I can barely tell the protector is there, yes, it is ULTRA CLEAR indeed. Everything works just as it was before, to the slightest touch.
And since I am using the protector along with a black TPU case, it is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to tell there is a film covering the screen, because you cannot see the edges of the film. (The film is slightly smaller in dimensions than the actual screen, but it does cover the whole face, including buttons on the bottom.)
Overall, very pleased and happy. I recommend this product to everybody.
~fb
PS - I can't say much about glare under sunlight, since it is night time over here right now... But if anybody wants to know, I can update this thread tomorrow.

Anti Glare Csreen Protectors

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
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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

Vibrant Realook ANTI-GLARE screen protector

I'm sure by now all of you know Realook to be either the best or one of the best screen protectors for our phone. Yesterday I was looking for a new pack since I scratched mine really bad (would have KILLED the screen without it but screen is flawless now) and amazon has 2 versions of the Realook screen protector.
Version 1 (Normal one everyone knows which gets lots of glare and fingerprints):
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Sams...sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1303505838&sr=8-1
Version 2 (Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, more expensive)
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Sams...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303505838&sr=8-2
They are BOTH sold from Realook on Amazon and hence are legitimately different I think. Also note the product description. The normal one lists it's ultra clear, etc while the anti-glare type lists its anti-glare and anti-fingerprint but doesn't have the "ultra clear".
I'll update this topic with a review on the product when it gets here next week. If Realook really fixed the Glare and fingerprint issue, it would be a phenomenal product.
Looking forward to your results, if it reduces glare I'm ordering one.
I'm thinking those new improved protectors will be like the stock T-Mobile ones by your and their descriptions. I liked that protector for what it did except for not covering the capacitive buttons. If this new one does I might just scoop on it.
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If Realook really fixed the Glare and fingerprint issue, it would be a phenomenal product.
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I completely agree.
I have been using the AF/AG protector from Realook for some time. It does help immensely with glare, however you will still have a minor issue with fingerprints. Fingerprints arent as noticeable or annoying as they are on the regular SP by Realook. That said it is a phenomenal product, there is very little rainbow effect from the SP contrasted with the original. You will likely notice a rainbow effect of sorts, at full brightness, imo a minor issue. I also like the way the screen feels compared to the glassy feel allows your fingers to move across the screen much more fluidly.
Mine just shipped. What do you mean by "way the screen feels". I LOVE how the normal Realook screen protector feels. I LOVE that glass smooth feeling.
Is the new one textury and rough? That would be sad lol.
}{Alienz}{ said:
Mine just shipped. What do you mean by "way the screen feels". I LOVE how the normal Realook screen protector feels. I LOVE that glass smooth feeling.
Is the new one textury and rough? That would be sad lol.
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it has very little texture, its smooth, but not quite as glass like as the original RL screen-protector. I have not been disappointed, i suspect you will feel the same.
If possible can we get a picture of how the screen looks with the anit glare realook protector on. I am using a $2 ebay one and would like to see if it is comparable.
absolutely ill update with a pic once i find my camera. tho i will say it is far superior to all the other screen pro's ive tried.
I have received, installed, waited 5 minutes, and promply uninstalled this product.
I had the original Realook Screen Protector and this new Anti-Glare version just does not stand up to the original.
Pros:
-Nearly removes all sources of glare
-Fingerprints are reduced but NOT removed
Cons:
-DESTROYS screen quality. If you spit on your screen with a normal Realook Screen Protector and then smear it, you will see a little rainbow effect that looks very ugly. Now, this screen protector has that effect UNIFORMLY everywhere on the screen. I literally wanted to pull my hair out. The screen quality was dead and this phone looked worse than an LCD phone. The screen protector also affects sharpness. It made EVERYTHING more fuzzy while adding the terrible rainbow.
-Texture is mostly smooth, definitely not as smooth as the original but it is not bad
-Fingerprints are reduced but are still present. They are just easier to wipe.
Overall I feel this is a TERRIBLE product. It MASSACRES the quality of the SuperAmoled screen this phone has. I have promply reinstalled my old Realook screen protector and am happy about it.
I am currently returning this product.
}{Alienz}{ said:
I have received, installed, waited 5 minutes, and promply uninstalled this product.
I had the original Realook Screen Protector and this new Anti-Glare version just does not stand up to the original.
Pros:
-Nearly removes all sources of glare
-Fingerprints are reduced but NOT removed
Cons:
-DESTROYS screen quality. If you spit on your screen with a normal Realook Screen Protector and then smear it, you will see a little rainbow effect that looks very ugly. Now, this screen protector has that effect UNIFORMLY everywhere on the screen. I literally wanted to pull my hair out. The screen quality was dead and this phone looked worse than an LCD phone. The screen protector also affects sharpness. It made EVERYTHING more fuzzy while adding the terrible rainbow.
-Texture is mostly smooth, definitely not as smooth as the original but it is not bad
-Fingerprints are reduced but are still present. They are just easier to wipe.
Overall I feel this is a TERRIBLE product. It MASSACRES the quality of the SuperAmoled screen this phone has. I have promply reinstalled my old Realook screen protector and am happy about it.
I am currently returning this product.
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I was wondering who wrote that amazon review lol
Thanks for helping me steer clear of this product.
Hahah yeah I am just warning you. Maybe it's a good product for phones with crappy screens or for people who don't care what a screen looks like.
For a Vibrant, it is just ugly.
Don't get me wrong though, the original Realook screen protector for the Vibrant is still the best screen protector for this phone
Just got the Realook anti-glare/anti-fingerprint screen protector in the mail - boy am I disappointed. This is my first screen protector, and I uninstalled after an hour or so...
Pros: It did remove nearly all glare, so props on that. As far as fingerprints go, it still left some, but not as much as the stock screen, and they were EASY to remove. Also a very easy install, so that was good.
Cons: First off, the screen quality turned to complete crap (sharpness was terrible, rainbow color effect, etc). Since this phone's biggest positive quality in my opinion is the Super AMOLED screen, I didnt feel it was right to nerf the screen like this, and is the main reason I removed it after an hour. Also, the texture to me wasnt right - just didnt feel like the stock screen (felt plasticy)...
I honestly wouldnt suggest this product, I guess ill just eat the $12, live and learn...
Did you read my review lol?
Go get the original Realook screen protector. It was and still IS the best for this phone.
PS: Mine is now being returned. Email Realook to return it.
I still believe the Zagg Invisible Shield is the best of the best screen protectors. Doesnt start coming off like cheap ones do over time. Feels great to the thumb (not slippery nor does it hinder movement). And the fingerprint issue is virtually non-existant without having to resort to that horrid matte finish that kills the quality of the screen. A bit pricey (around $20) on ebay but well worth the price.
Zagg is among the top for sure. My personal preference lies with the original Realook since it preserves virtually ALL of the quality of the screen and is ultra smooth to the touch. You can't tell there is a screen protector at all.
The Zagg is amazing as well but the texture and the slight degradation of screen quality put me off. Though I do appreciate it being antifingerprint One thing the Realook isn't.
Wow I've had the anti glare ever since I bought the phone. I didn't turn it on, I bought an anti glare, put it on, then turned the phone on.
After reading your reviews, I took it off, and wow the screen is beautiful, I never would of though how much I was missing, the screen is just amazing.
Wheres my anti glare now? In the trash.
Get an original Realook protector. That way the screen will not be affected.
It has been a long time since I used a reg reallook protector maybe its time I went back
This post Trigger'd by my Vibrant
I also HATED the anti-glare version due to the screen degradation. Back to OG Realook, I can deal with the glare.

Matte Screen Protectors?

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!

Closest alternative to PowerSupport screen protectors

I know there is a thread made on the 16th that basically touches on this question, but doesn't really answer it. I work for Apple and have fallen in love with the Power Support screen protectors. The only problem is they are only available for Apple devices. I've done a lot of searching for a close alternative with no conclusive results. I was going to go with an SGP Oleophobic but a little more research has me thinking that I'll be disappointed. SGP's Ultra Crystal line seems like it could be close but they aren't available yet.
Can someone who has experience with Power Support protectors tell me if there is anything that comes even remotely close? I don't care if its wet or dry install, I just want it to look/feel/function similarly.
EDIT: If you are thinking of replying with "haven't you seen the 'key scratch test?'," or "I don't like screen protectors on my phones, why do you?," or anything that doesn't have to do with the question, don't bother responding. I'm not wondering "if" I should get one, so there is no need to respond like I am.
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Screen cover is not nacessaire because it is easy to replace the old display with a new one.
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nadejo said:
Screen cover is not nacessaire because it is easy to replace the old display with a new one.
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What a terrible comment. Not only is it NOT easy to replace the screen, it's not going to be cost effective at all. You could buy 50 screen protectors and still not be close to the same cost as replacing the screen.
Sorry I have nothing positive to contribute OP. Hope you find what you are looking for.
Sadly OP, I dont think you'll find anything near the powersupport quality. I work for a certain someone too, putting on at least 15 powersupports a day for no extra charge (perfectly, I might add) and I absolutely love the finish it gives the iPhone.
After 3 days of no screen protector, I finally went to a VZW corporate store today and splurged on the 3-pack of crystal clear protectors. The value was pretty good, 3 great protectors for only $13 (around $8 with a corp. discount). They are not antiglare (I hear those for the GNex suck), but they definitely are not very noticeable.
My only gripes are that the protector does not go all the way to each side (which is not vzw's fault, and is easily remedied by a case) and the fact that it causes an extremely slight rainbow if the phone is tilted at a 80 degree angle or so. But then again, whenever i use my phone its at a straight angle to my face, so i never notice it unless i'm trying.
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I've extensively used Power Support films for my Apple phones and am a big fan of the clear protectors. I've used SGP as an alternate for my Android phones and have also used a few of their films for iPhones. I feel like the general film quality is comparable between SGP and Power Support, although I do prefer Power Support. In my experience, the Ultra Crystal is the closest product that SGP has to the Power Support clear films. I have used the Ultra Oleophobic, which I think is also close, but does seem to have noticeably increased friction over Power Support. Despite what you might think, I find that the oleophobic have an odd tendency to keep certain smudges and can require a little effort to get completely spotless. I usually use a microfiber cloth to wipe mine.
I am currently using an Ultra Oleophobic screen protector on my Galaxy Nexus. As has been noted on other threads, it does not cover the entire face of the phone. Although I mentioned a few of the negatives that I perceived in the film, I am still generally happy with its performance outside of the reduced size. To me, the quality of the film itself is markedly better than that of cheaper alternatives.
Although I cannot personally vouch for it, the reputation of Martin Fields is that they produce screen protectors comparable in quality to Power Support. They appear to now carry a product for the Galaxy Nexus front face and rear camera lens. My anecdotal experience with the company has been that I placed one order with them but never received the product. I never tried them again. I know that some reputable third-party resellers, like Expansys, carry their products and you may have better luck with them than shopping direct.
I believe that Power Support, SGP and Martin Fields all use similar Japanese produced base film material.
I have never used a wet film so I cannot make a comparison.
As an aside, the only instance in which I prefer SGP to Power Support is for their matte films (which I generally do not care for.) I find the Ultra Optics to be a better matte film than the Power Support anti-fingerprint film. I have used both on iPhones.
I like the powersupport protectors too. Always used them on my wife's iphone 3g and i was pissed when every apple store within 50 miles of dallas was out of them when we got her new iphone 4. I settled for an ifrogz they sold at the att store and she likes it just as much. Problem with my GNex is i have yet to find a dry apply protector that properly fits the curved screen. I have a Zagg on currently but i hate it....way too much orange peel. I also have a clear-coat and an sgp flex that were delivered today. They both appear to have less orange peel than the zagg but i havent tried either yet. Still....none compare to the powersupport. Bummer.
Thank you all for the replies. It sounds like I probably will end up giving the SGP Oleophobic a shot and seeing how I like it.

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