I heard of Rhino Shield a while ago, and was greatly impressed by the videos for their REAL scientific tests.
An overview:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BH3h_JSMJ1Y
I think this is their best video for showcasing how impact resistant it is:
The RS we can purchase now is MKII, which improves the denting issue they had before:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqbc1aNcDwI
Important notes:
1. The creators are Cambridge PhD students of material science; they tested many different materials to get the optimal balance between protection/transparency/thickness/oil repelling vs smoothness etc. I am convinced they really tried to make their product great.
2. Scratch resistance is like normal screen protectors, i.e. not particularly great, and not too bad either. They said it is a necessary trade-off for the impact protection it provides, and it holds some truth.
3. They claim a very high survival rate if the screen side hits the ground between 30-degree angle (In the video, the iPhone he dropped was his OWN iPhone, dropped at least 3 times face down). Beyond that, the frame of the phone plays a more important role, since the phone can "twist" and break the glass if the sides are hit.
4. Based on many drop test videos, I observed that phones rarely crack their screen in a side drop; on the other hand, the screen will almost immediately crack if concrete DIRECTLY hit the glass. Thus I believe with just RS on, it is already difficult enough to crack the screen.
They said on their Kickstarter page that RS for Nexus 5 will be available "shortly after its release". Now it is up for preorder, and I got an email reply for them that the ETA is mid-November 2013. Yes, I have already preordered it.
http://evolutivelabs.com/
Wow, this looks impressive. I wonder if it's a viable alternative to the tempered glass screen protectors.
Xodus22 said:
Wow, this looks impressive. I wonder if it's a viable alternative to the tempered glass screen protectors.
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They have entirely different aims, making them not directly comparable.
Glass protectors preserve the original feel and scratch resistance as close as possible, but is easily replaceable.
RS on the other hand aims to protect the underlying display plus retaining a similar feel to glass, but sacrifices scratch resistance.
this looks solid.
i feel like buying this after seeing other people's shattered nexus 5.
this would be approx $30 right?
palabook said:
this looks solid.
i feel like buying this after seeing other people's shattered nexus 5.
this would be approx $30 right?
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Yeah, the only thing is the relatively steep price... though considering the price of glass protectors, this isn't too bad.
Do we know when these things will be available and if they are shipping internationally?
Thanks Op, I pre-ordered one as the Spigen Glas.tR I had has the same issues as everyone else with being defective. Looking forward to getting this once they get released.
I kickstarted them. I have the protector for nexus 4 and nexus 7. I ordered for nexus 5. They make amazing screen protectors.
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Problem with this is that everything above 3H will scratch this protector
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Problem with this is that everything above 3H will scratch this protector
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3H means it passes 3H-pencil scratch test. Same for the 9H on glass protectors.
It doesn't equate to Mohr's hardness.
3H means it won't be scratched by a 3H pencil at a certain angle & force, using a device like this
Same for 9H.
Most non-glass protectors out there are around the range of 3H-4H; that's why I said RS isn't particularly scratch resistant.
ACCUSED24 said:
I kickstarted them. I have the protector for nexus 4 and nexus 7. I ordered for nexus 5. They make amazing screen protectors.
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How is it? I read reviews/comments from many different sources before paying them, but has never had it before.
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How is it? I read reviews/comments from many different sources before paying them, but has never had it before.
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It is pretty amazing. It adds a lot of protection. I've dropped my Nexus 4 without case but with the front and back screen protector a couple times. The mark 1 had a denting problem but their new mark 2 fixed everything. The protector doesn't add to much in size, but does its job. Only thing I didn't like was how long shipping took.
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isn't already available?
only 3H for £17.99 / $29?!! you can get that from just about any PET film. pass
so, i'm looking to get one between Rhino Shield and Spigen Glas.tR Slim against accidental drops, which one is the best?
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only 3H for £17.99 / $29?!! you can get that from just about any PET film. pass
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Did you watch the video? You cannot get that impact protection from just about any PET film. Not even two.
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so, i'm looking to get one between Rhino Shield and Spigen Glas.tR Slim against accidental drops, which one is the best?
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Rhino Shield for drops. It is designed with drops in mind. Glass is designed to prevent scratches, less about impact.
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Did you watch the video? You cannot get that impact protection from just about any PET film. Not even two.
Rhino Shield for drops. It is designed with drops in mind. Glass is designed to prevent scratches, less about impact.
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i don't drop giant metal balls directly on the center of my screens often.
edit: i didn't watch the video in the link, only the one embedded (i thought they were the same). fairly impressed by the impact protection now. still, i'll wait til they improve the scratch resistance.
1lazysheep said:
i don't drop giant metal balls directly on the center of my screens often.
edit: i didn't watch the video in the link, only the one embedded (i thought they were the same). fairly impressed by the impact protection now. still, i'll wait til they improve the scratch resistance.
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Scratch resistance and crack resistance are like water and oil.
Unless they make one with self healing, it proprably isn't going to improve much in scratch resistance if they don't sacrifice the impact resistance.
But when it scratches, only the rhino shield scratches, so you strip the shield off and have a still unscratched phone, right?
And I don't really get what 3H means... Is it really a measurement in pencil hardness? Seems like a joke...
I'm also considering whether to buy a rhino or a spigen glass.
I find a direct impact on the screen fairly unlikely, a drop to the side or corner of the phone is much more likely imo. And I guess a rhino shield would not offer protection against that or?
I don't mean to mock the rhino, I think it is an awesome product and its performance is surely amazing. I still wanna buy it, so is it available now?
timothyung said:
Scratch resistance and crack resistance are like water and oil.
Unless they make one with self healing, it proprably isn't going to improve much in scratch resistance if they don't sacrifice the impact resistance.
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i'm no engineer, but i'm not sure where you're getting your info from. safety glass consists of one or more layers of glass and some sort of plastic film laminated together, and has been around for decades. i don't see why they couldn't adopt this principle and fuse a thin layer of tempered glass on top of their proprietary film to provide added scratch resistance?
easier said than done, i know, but if a laymen like me can see the parallel i'm sure these Cambridge grads have probably thought of this also
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just asking because the phone is so big. I didn't use either on my SGS II either and had no issues with major scratches or resale. (sold for $405 on Ebay recently) with photographed blemishes with a small scratch and dings on the body. normal wear and tear.
I don't view my phones as jewelry or rare baseball cards. Resale has always been better than if I spent $50 on cases and screen protectors I buy my phones used and don;t worry about a few blemishes. The slim form factor and smooth screen outweighs the need for a perfectly blemish free device. The larger these devices get the less I am inclined to make them even larger.
Am I alone in this?
tbong777 said:
Am I alone in this?
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No.
10chars.
I don't use a screen protector or case either
blitzyman said:
I don't use a screen protector or case either
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no rubber we go raw?
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Im not using a case or screen protector. Not too sure about a case working with the car dock and I didnt think a screen protector was necessary with gorilla glass.
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(...) and I didnt think a screen protector was necessary with gorilla glass.
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in fact it could be safer - even with all my paranoia and safety precautions I happened to scratch my previous device - the glass is not sand-resistant
p107r0 said:
in fact it could be safer - even with all my paranoia and safety precautions I happened to scratch my previous device - the glass is not sand-resistant
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My SGS II was scratched as well but not bad enough to affect it's usefulness or sale. I had one scratch and I really did not baby the device and carried it in my pockets with all kinds of things. The glass scratch resistant not scratch proof. It takes a lot to scratch it though,
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Im not using a case or screen protector. Not too sure about a case working with the car dock and I didnt think a screen protector was necessary with gorilla glass.
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It really isn't UNLESS one is OCD about their device and would not be able to sleep if a blemish should occur. One of the reasons I buy used other than to save money is the phone is already marred. The first "door ding" or dent on a shiny new car or guitar is the worst. I don't buy either new either. Maybe I am more OCD than I thought
I always install screen protector and case to my mobile phones. Mostly because I prefer to keep all my device in prestine condition rather than resale value. I find it is less economical to "protect" your device than just leave it as it is. For example, I have spend $200 on different cases and screen protectors during my 1.5 years ownership of iphone 4. I doubt I sell my iphone 4 for $200 more.
But some Note's case provides a functionality in addition to protection. Those wallet case let you store credit card and cash inside so you don't have to carry addtional wallet, which is really appealing.
Mine had fine lines already.... so much abt the glass...
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I use a cheap 10 dollar case/belt clip, but no screen protector. I used a Dell Streak for a little over a year. Had a screen protector for about 2 months, took it off and never used one again. I didn't even bother with one on the Note.
After confirming that the screen is gorilla glass, I removed screen protector (it was scratched anyway). Not a single thing visible in the screen glass after 5 months. Of course I do not carry the phone in a pocket with sharp metal objects / sand / industrial cutting tools / diamonds...
The battery cover is another thing, it gets marks (lost texture) where it touches the table. Poor plastic, sorry. Anyway, replacing the battery cover costs the same as a case, and you don't have to cope with the extra size...
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I always install screen protector and case to my mobile phones. Mostly because I prefer to keep all my device in prestine condition rather than resale value. I find it is less economical to "protect" your device than just leave it as it is. For example, I have spend $200 on different cases and screen protectors during my 1.5 years ownership of iphone 4. I doubt I sell my iphone 4 for $200 more.
But some Note's case provides a functionality in addition to protection. Those wallet case let you store credit card and cash inside so you don't have to carry addtional wallet, which is really appealing.
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Interesting take. I don't know about pulling out all of that every time I want to use the phone though. For those who wear a suit and carry in their jacket pockets might be a great idea than the back pocket. I am leery of carrying a phone that sticks out above my back pocket though. Always carry in the front.
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After confirming that the screen is gorilla glass, I removed screen protector (it was scratched anyway). Not a single thing visible in the screen glass after 5 months. Of course I do not carry the phone in a pocket with sharp metal objects / sand / industrial cutting tools / diamonds...
The battery cover is another thing, it gets marks (lost texture) where it touches the table. Poor plastic, sorry. Anyway, replacing the battery cover costs the same as a case, and you don't have to cope with the extra size...
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Battery covers are Cheaper than all but the $2 Hong Kong gel cases. I have a White Note prefer a dark one but it was the only one available used at the time. I found one doesn't see blemishes as easily on the back cover. It came with the " Samsung foilio cover" but getting Sand under the screen cover could be a problem here at the beach so I dumped it.
i don't use either of them.... but i'd be happier if I did. Because the back panel of the phone already looks a bit scratched and bruised... whereas the screen has a noticeable thin scratch on it.
But anyways its just a phone after all, and being too obsessive about every small dot or change of it isn't too good for us.
OMG This it very cook thing
I'm just using a $3.50 matte screen protector (pack of three) with a $3.90 neoprene pouch from ebay.
Tried the TPU stuff, but that stuff attracts dust into the space between the screen and the bezel (about 1/10 of an inch opening?). Nasty crap.
i dont use either, never did with my hd2 either
Im thinking about screen protector - but case ? Hell no. I used a case on my iPhone 3G and guess what - the case scratched my screen, resulting in matte spots on the corners.
Just keep the keys in another pocket
My Note is used bare unless being transported in my bag and then it resides in a cheap Shocksock from Ebay ... I used to be fanatical about cases for my phones but hate the extra bulk and I use my car dock several times a day which just isn't practical alongside a case ...
The Notes beauty shouldn't be hidden beneath an ugly case ...
Bare is best in my opinion
The guy in the phone shop told me I didn't need a screen protector with my note as it has gorilla glass, do you really needed one?
I do enjoy using the stylus a lot
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I was of the same opinion that SGN doesnt need a screen protector.
Now I have minor scratches on my screen (after 4 months of using it), they are visible when you put device under light.
Just to clarify I keep my right pocket free from anything (keys, coins, etc), plus I have a flip cover. Despite all of this I incurred scratches on the screen.
My advice is keep the screen protector, dont neglect it.
i always have a screen protector
its an expensive device, even if it is 1/million chance of getting a scratch, a screen protector is only a couple of £'s
I use my S-Pen over a matte screen protector and it's fine once you get used to the texture. It's always going to be different if it's not the screen you are touching.
I can't deny the super nice feel of using the stylus or even fingers on the screen itself. But yeah, like panyan said, the SGN is quite expensive, so I'd rather get used to the screen protector than risk scratches. And other people tend to use my phone a lot for games and stuff --- :| so that adds security.
However, if you use your phone very differently, like say: You never put it in your pocket and you have a flip cover, and you make sure to leave it on a flat surface when not in use --- I think you can make do without a protector. )
Yes, you do need a screen protector, all it takes is one grain of sand in your pocket to scratch your screen, gorilla glass or not it will scratch.
Gorilla glass is just scratch resistant not scratch proof.
Now fitting one without getting dust/dirt trapped underneath is another thing, I normally but a multi-pack as i know i am going to ruin a few.
An note owner recommend these though i have not tried them myself as i got a one with my gel case and i manged to fit it fist time perfect .
A nice generic guide to fitting a screen protector.
John.
You don't need screen protector. My screen is perfect after half-year using. I hate screen protectors, I feel it like a condom...
I usually fit one, have done to my other devices, have to agree some of them restrict you, have tried media devils on my wife's iPad, it gave you a tip to add few drops of water, then wipe clean this reduces the static which makes the dust attract, works a treat, have just ordered a 6 pack, interesting that gorilla glass is not as tough as they suggest
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anonymous572 said:
You don't need screen protector. My screen is perfect after half-year using. I hate screen protectors, I feel it like a condom...
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so you will replace anyones device who listens to this information and decides not to fit a screen protector and then their screen gets scratched?
I have been using this spray to clean all my notebooks, tablets, phones for a couple of years and it works great, and it`s cheap.
Just spray a small amount on a clean cloth and not directly on the screen
John.
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THUDUK said:
interesting that gorilla glass is not as tough as they suggest
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There are two different things:
- Toughness
- Hardness
Toughness is how much you can bend something by before it breaks, think of a ruler, you can bend it into a big curve before it snaps -> good toughness
Glass on the other hand, the slightest knock (a tiny bend in the material), and it shatters -> bad toughness
Hardness is the surface resistance; so you can use a sharp knife on a ruler and it will cut into it -> low hardness
But with glass youd have to push alot harder for it to cut into it -> high hardness
Now we've got those simple analogies out of the way: Gorilla Glass is designed to extremely TOUGH, not hard, but TOUGH.
This means you can take a piece of Gorilla Glass and load the thing up will lots of weight and it will bend and bend and bend and finally breaks alot later than normal glass would
BUT, Gorilla Glass is no better than standard glass in a HARDNESS test, so you can still easily scratch the surface
(on the Corning site they claim that the surface has an "armour" but when looking through the technical material properties, the hardness test is inconclusive of this advantage)
Have you seen this Gorilla Glass 2 Video.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/mobility/smart_phones/232400088
John.
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in that video the guy is applying a load to the glass and the glass is supported at the edge by a metal ring - so it is a flexural bending test
he says at the beginning that it is the industry standard strength test, which is neither toughness or hardness (just to confuse things )
basically this reinforces my point that gorilla glass is designed to bend under load and not crack - thanks for that video
EDIT: haha! just seen the end of that video:
normal soda lime - 27 pounds
fortified soda lime - 55 pounds
1mm GG2 - +120lbs
0.8mm GG2 - +120lbs
he could only get up to 120lbs of force and then claimed "20% thinner for the same performance" LLLOOOOLLLL
DUDE - youve got to take the samples to failure before you make performance claims!
It might be rated for up to 120lbs to manufactures even though it most likely can take more, but as with everything there might be strength variation between different batches of glass, plus it would look bad if it broke.
120lbs = 8st 8lb that`s a lot of weight.
John.
i always have a screen protector
Im using before a matt anti static screen guard but too dim. now im using clear guard and im satisfied so clear and bright.
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Definitely go with a screen protector. Worst case scenario you scratch the screen protector and feel relieved that it wasn't the screen!
I use the glas.t which has saved my girlfriends iphone from drops twice (plus a bunch of scratches) and my Note is still in pristine condition.
The arguments against a screen protector are null when you consider that there is a real risk of scratching your screen and a replacement means £££.
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nope i had my note for nearly 2month now and its still in mint condition, people on here claim to have scratched there screen using the s pen but i cant see how thats possible its designed to work on the glass, i am getting a oleophobic screen protector tho just incase and for peace of mind, but imo my gs2 and my g-note screens are tough as nails and i think even without a protector they will remain in mint condition.
I applied a screen protector on my iPhone 3gs before I touched it with my bare hands... I took it off a month after and after that I never used screen protectors again.
Sure, it ended up with a lil scratch which was only visible with a strong light and certain angle.
But on my old HD2 or Desire HD I never got a scratch - I always used a leather case for them.
On my new Galaxy note I wont use a screen protector either - fitted a nice Flip Cover first thing I did.
Usability -> Protection
You'll still sell the phone after 6 or 12 months why not enjoy it as much as you can.
Like another user said; it's like using a condom. Agreed, I hate condoms.
If you end up getting a screen protector, I would suggest Zaag. Extremely durable. In fact, they are almost impossible to break.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Uhm, I had 3 scratches after putting it in my jeans pocket (it was the only thing in there, no keys or anything else).
The Note scratches easier than my old Nokia 5800 plastic phone and my Cheap hannspad tegra 2 tablet (which by the way has 1 scratch after ~1.5 years and I've been dropping it, throwing it, treating it like crap.. but this thing doesn't want to die
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So, after seeing questions on the XDA forums and over at Reddit asking about this, i pitched the idea to Weston over @slickwraps and he immediately replied with some interest and sent out some samples to me for testing.
I believe he said this material is 99.5% optically clear so I set out to take a couple test shots before and after to see if they reduced the quality of the images any.
On to the pics.
How they arrive
WITHOUT Lense Protector
bamboo android without protector
bamboo android WITH protector
Bowling Champ! without protector
Bowling Champ! WITH protector
as you can see, the quality is consistent between all images...nothing you are going to notice with every day use.
Fit of the product was spot on, Installation was a breeze. the protector could be a little thicker so the camera "ring" isn't touching the surface, but I'm pretty sure that would hinder the clearity. as it sits, the protector is right about level with the metal camera ring.
overall I am pleased, and like the title says, Weston just wanted me to Gauge interest for the product. No word on pricing or anything, just trying to get the word out on these and see if it would be worth it for SW to start mass producing them.
let me know what you think! also any comments/criticism are welcome.
I would possibly be interested in this. Depends on pricing. I can just see the lens cover getting scratched up easily without something protecting it leaving you with sub par pictures, not that it takes great pictures to begin with.
unless there like 2 bucks with shipping i dont see why anyone wouldn't just get a full phone case. with one the camera is so where near touching any surface.
A protector for your camera lens is pointless as most, if not all, high end phones use sapphire glass which has a 9H rating and much stronger than the glass on your display. The only thing that can scratch it is a diamond and given the amount of pressure it would take to break it, your phone would get crushed before it does.
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unless there like 2 bucks with shipping i dont see why anyone wouldn't just get a full phone case. with one the camera is so where near touching any surface.
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Because there are lots of people that like a naked device....me included
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A protector for your camera lens is pointless as most, if not all, high end phones use sapphire glass which has a 9H rating and much stronger than the glass on your display. The only thing that can scratch it is a diamond and given the amount of pressure it would take to break it, your phone would get crushed before it does.
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Does the N5 have sapphire glass though? Haven't checked myself but I hear people like you saying most high end phones have it....then others saying they wished the N5 did have it.
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It'd depend on how it attached, but I might be interested in this kind of thing. I'd much rather have my keys nick this than the lens proper.
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It'd depend on how it attached, but I might be interested in this kind of thing. I'd much rather have my keys nick this than the lens proper.
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Why don't you put your keys in your other pocket?
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It'd depend on how it attached, but I might be interested in this kind of thing. I'd much rather have my keys nick this than the lens proper.
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It attaches like a screen protector does
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Why don't you put your keys in your other pocket?
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I don't always do everything correctly, and the day I'm carrying a second set or have my hands full and forget what is where needn't be a day that i nick a lens.
In fact, the not doing it right every time is why I bought this phone. Very hard to brick a device when you have full manufacturer's images!
I'd probably try those. I'd prefer a case that had a lens cap built in but I can't find any like that. I'd just be concerned that the lens protector would degrade quickly and affect picture quality, bu your example photos look pretty good.
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I'd probably try those. I'd prefer a case that had a lens cap built in but I can't find any like that. I'd just be concerned that the lens protector would degrade quickly and affect picture quality, bu your example photos look pretty good.
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I am also concerned with how it would hold up, but I am assuming this is very similar to the material screen protectors are made out of... Which is pretty good usually needing to be replaced every 6 months or so max.
I have been really abusing it just to see how it holds up (trying to scratch it with a button, constantly wiping it down (not necessary its just a habit...finger prints don't show up as much with it installed) with my cotton shirt and it still looks great.
But like I said, Weston is shipping me some more of a different material so we'll see how those work out
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Extremeguard selling the back protector with it, kind of, you just need to trim that piece a little
I'll buy some. It's not about whether the camera is made of sapphire or not, it's about me trying to protect my phone against the perils of my daily life haha. Though I take care of then phone as it is, a simple protector like that is one more layer of added protection. Just in case I do something stupid to it
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I'll buy some. It's not about whether the camera is made of sapphire or not, it's about me trying to protect my phone against the perils of my daily life haha. Though I take care of then phone as it is, a simple protector like that is one more layer of added protection. Just in case I do something stupid to it
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We officially plan to launch this.
Will keep everyone updated in the coming days.
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tkoreaper said:
A protector for your camera lens is pointless as most, if not all, high end phones use sapphire glass which has a 9H rating and much stronger than the glass on your display. The only thing that can scratch it is a diamond and given the amount of pressure it would take to break it, your phone would get crushed before it does.
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Nexus 5 does not have any corning gorilla glass or any glass that is 9H for the camera, I could be wrong but it isn't specified on the specs such as the iPhone 5C having that sapphire lens cover to prevent scratchings.
I actually still have the lens protector that came with the phone and never removed it, cause it's so hard when I tried. But pics look great nevertheless.
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If anything else you can replace it by removing the back cover and unscrewing the top half its a complete assembly
Here it is: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-To...er_Cell_Phone_Accessories&hash=item1c3c3e8403
if anything else, LG Quoted me 25$ to get it replaced including shipping and everything
Bronyr said:
I actually still have the lens protector that came with the phone and never removed it, cause it's so hard when I tried. But pics look great nevertheless.
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The lens protector that came with the phone doesn't actually cover the lens. It is a 2D donut and has a hole punched out in the middle where the lens opening is. At least, that was the case for mine.
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The lens protector that came with the phone doesn't actually cover the lens. It is a 2D donut and has a hole punched out in the middle where the lens opening is. At least, that was the case for mine.
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Yes and it would be great if @slickwraps does exactly the same with their design, i mean punching a hole in the middle. In that case the quality of the photos won't be affected either.
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Just received my amFilm screen protectors and have to say they are one of the best plastic screen guards I've used to date. Here is what the company has to say on their amazon page: (then my opinions)
Invisible, superior quality, 3-layer PET film that will not distort the High Definition screen clarity/natural color pallette
Protects screen from daily scratches, dust, scrapes, and normal signs of wear
Attaches smoothly with self-adhering surface, leaves no residue when removed
Includes: (3) Screen Protectors, Micro-Fiber Cleaning Cloth, Squeeze Card, Installation Manual
The package I received looks very professional and was undamaged during transit thanks to the bubble wrap envelope they used to send it in. :good:
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Inside the packaging, I found the usual items, (squeegee card, microfiber cloth) plus a couple things usually not found with screen protectors, like detailed installation instructions (2 methods described) and dust removal/hinge stickers. Nice touch.
I prefer using the side hinge method of application, but I'm sure vertical application is just as good.
After applying the protector, I went about looking closely at it in different light sources, swiping and tapping my brains out. I have to say that after the initial "break-in" (getting skin oil worked in) I really couldn't tell the difference between the protector and real glass. It's very smooth and hard. Touch response was not affected at all by it, at least I couldn't tell any difference. There is no rainbow effect when viewed closely in the light, and as a matter of fact, it looks like clear glass.
Screen coverage is just about edge to edge, so even without a case, you really can't tell it's on there. Cutouts are perfectly aligned.
It is somewhat oleophobic, but I have yet to see one that is 100% anti skin oil. But good nonetheless. If I didn't tell you I had a screen protector on my phone, you'd be hard pressed to notice it. This is simply the best one I've used so far, and they now have a loyal customer. And, as of this writing, they are only $1.00 for 3 (includes shipping) http://www.amazon.com/amFilm-Invisi...ywords=amfilm+premium+screen+protector+moto+g
I defy you to find a better deal. Great product, awesome price. I would pay $1 per sheet for these, easily. Look no further if you need screen protectors for your G. amFilm makes screen protectors for other phones too.
I would show you how it looks on my phone, but it's invisible!
Ordered a 3 pack on amazon for a dollar!
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Ordered a 3 pack on amazon for a dollar!
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You won't regret it. Just take your time and do it right.
A friend of mine just commented how much like glass it looks and feels like. :good:
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In my opinion this is much better , yes the price is a little higher, but worth the money
Orzly® - Premium Tempered Glass 0.3mm Protective Screen Protector For Motorola Moto G
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In my opinion this is much better , yes the price is a little higher, but worth the money
Orzly® - Premium Tempered Glass 0.3mm Protective Screen Protector For Motorola Moto G
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This isn't a comparison thread. If you want to talk about that particular screen protector, start a new thread.
I bought one the other day. $1 total.
How is it installed? With water or?
Dry install
Just ordered mine of Amazon. Good price and looks really good!
Got mine today!! I ordered it the 13th and Amazon said it was going to come either the 20th or 25th. Pretty damn good.
The installation is very easy, though you have to have stickers ready when doing step 1-2 because otherwise keeping the protector in "place" is sort of hard because its a little slippery. But once you put on the stickers it's very easy to just simply put it on.
The screen quality is great. I don't even notice it's on. Great protector for the price. I did the Hinge Installation by the way. It's very easy. If you don't get it, watch the video they supply in with the QR code in the instruction manual.
I just received my amFilm screen protectors today, and they're pretty good, but I don't have much to compare them to. I've only put screen protectors on two of my phones before. The only thing I'll have to get used to is the fact that swiping from the side, I catch on the edge of the screen protector. I use Sidebar Pro, with my trigger set at the middle of the right edge of the screen. Swiping to open the bar, I catch on the protector, but not badly enough to disrupt what I'm doing. Other than that, so far, so good.
Hi,
your review reads so awesome that I tried to purchase these protectors. However I live in Germany and they do not ship to countries outside the US.
I would like to ask you for a favour: would someone buy these protectors (pref. with prime for free shipping) and then forward them to be in Germany? Can someone guess how much this would be? I would really appreciate this.
Screen protectors here cost about 9-11 USD and I cannot find any reviews.
milchmaennchen said:
Hi,
your review reads so awesome that I tried to purchase these protectors. However I live in Germany and they do not ship to countries outside the US.
I would like to ask you for a favour: would someone buy these protectors (pref. with prime for free shipping) and then forward them to be in Germany? Can someone guess how much this would be? I would really appreciate this.
Screen protectors here cost about 9-11 USD and I cannot find any reviews.
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They are no longer $1.00 on amazon, and now go for $4.95. With shipping, they would be very expensive. You're better off just buying what's available in Germany.
Can the op re post the instruction sheet in better quality....
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Does the screen guard cover the sensors ?
I'll have to get one of these soon. Thanks for the review!
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Can the op re post the instruction sheet in better quality....
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No. Youtube has videos of how to do the hinge method of screen protector installation.
nocial said:
Does the screen guard cover the sensors ?
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No, it has a cutout.
wolfen69 said:
No, it has a cutout.
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So they don't get unresponsive? I've had some on my Pico which did.
after removing the crap screen protector that came with my otterbox commuter case, which had an insane amount of glare and made the screen so unresponsive it was frustrating, this HD clear screen protector by amfilm truly delivers as op stated. there is now zero glare and the touch responsiveness is pin point accurate! I'm one very satisfied customer. thank you for the recommendation sir.
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After lots of hype and anticipation the Dome Glass finally went up for preorder on Amazon today (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JR1HTN/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I1TW2EEPYOB6KA&colid=348Y83I4OO9QD&psc=0). They've sent me a review unit, which just arrived on my doorstep. I have to admit I'm a bit nervous as I've never done an install like this before. I'm also a bit curious since the glass itself appears to be flat. Here are a few pics of the package contents and protector, I'll get it installed shortly and post more.
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not going to lie, installation wasnt the smoothest thing in the world but its on. it did take two tries, though that is partially my fault. in the installation video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMr68wi0Rw0) at 1:30 when they pull the pin to drop the protector on the bubble nicely hits the glass and starts to spread right before they pull it. it was not quite as nice of a spread my first try, and i waited until the adhesive had gotten a bit too far down which caused some bubbles. thankfully they provide good cleaning instructions and a second bottle of adhesive. their video is way better than i could have done, but two differences are that you need to place stickers over the speaker grills and pads on the sides. the pads are really tight on the left side with the buttons, so its best to put the pad in place before the phone goes in the tray.
as for the protector itself, i think it is the best we have available for sure. it is full adhesive, and the feel is fantastic, like using the phone naked. at least initially the oleophobic coating is great and fingerprints are non-existent. of course, well have to see how that holds up over time. i dont have any touch sensitivity issues like i experienced with the various dot matrix protectors. despite being flat it does cover the entire view able display, albeit just barely. i was a bit surprised/disappointed to find that the edges werent curved and if i try i can notice the edge of the protector when swiping from the sides. that said, it doesnt effect performance at all and it probably helps the protector be more case friendly than it would be otherwise. as you can see from the pictures there are no issues with my ghostek cloak, and i think case compatibility is an issue with the gs8. i think there is the faintest hint of halo though, so time will tell if that is an issue or my eyes just looking for something wrong. there is some adhesive residue along the edges that you can see in the pictures. i cleaned it up a bit and have no worries that it will come off over time. it also looks worse in the pictures than it is in reality.
all that said, at least right now this is the best option out there. it may not be the unicorn perfect protector, but i think it checks off all the appropriate boxes and is in a completely different class than anything else on the market.
I don't understand how the glass could be flat. The protector either doesn't cover the screen or has "liftings" on the borders.
glass is flat, this is suspect...
easy enough to figure out, simply lay the protector on the screen to see how it fits prior to actually installing it.
so does 2.5d mean not full screen coverage
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so does 2.5d mean not full screen coverage
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the pictures show how much of the display is covered. it is not edge to edge, but it does cover the view able area
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despite being flat it does cover the entire view able display, albeit just barely. i was a bit surprised/disappointed to find that the edges werent curved and if i try i can notice the edge of the protector when swiping from the sides. that said, it doesnt effect performance at all and it probably helps the protector be more case friendly than it would be otherwise. as you can see from the pictures there are no issues with my ghostek cloak, and i think case compatibility is an issue with the gs8.
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A *flat* dome?!? wtf......
Now I'm not disappointed that it sold out.
so yes, the screen protector is probably case friendly. no more worrying about the curved edges lol
I wish they still made phones with flat screens like the classic Nexus 6p why do they have to do the slightly curved edges?
shows "Full coverage" with rounded coverage... yet is flat. And theyre asking for 50 for this? I'll stick with my wet apply that has actual full coverage and unlimited free replacements.
the curved edges are cool for scrolling up and down. avoids selecting the wrong things but perhaps companies want to increase the probability of screen repairs or replacements
For 50 bucks and flat glass ill buy 16 spartan glass. Its almost identical.
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shows "Full coverage" with rounded coverage... yet is flat. And theyre asking for 50 for this? I'll stick with my wet apply that has actual full coverage and unlimited free replacements.
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Which screen protector is that "wet apply that has actual full coverage and unlimited free replacements"?
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Which screen protector is that "wet apply that has actual full coverage and unlimited free replacements"?
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IQshield or Skinomi
They probably have it reduced due to the issue with the s8 and note 8 not being case friendly enough.
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IQshield or Skinomi
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How do you get free replacements from iqshield?
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How do you get free replacements from iqshield?
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write a 3* review on amazon.
hmmmm are there any other 'flat' options out there thats not $50?
I swear i had similar style flat protectors for my iphone 6 back in the day that just covered the flat part of the screen, that wasn't weird dot matrix stuff.
I have a flat one similar to the Whitestone that I might just get 2500tp Loca and apply it
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Ugh....the wait continues. For 50 bucks I expect the thing to curve perfectly over the edges with full adhesive. Not be a flat protector that really doesn't need the added headache at installation and cost. Hard pass.