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I know they posted this topic for other phones but i just got these anti glare protectors for the tb and they blow ass! I just asked for the plastics and didn't look. i didn't even know they made this garbage. Reduces the quality of your screen tremendously! So if you buy screen protectors make sure they are not anti glare..because they suck......really bad
To each his own. I prefer anti-glare/fingerprint over all other screen protectors. I used them on my Droid 2 and now use them on my ThunderBolt.
The negative, as you said, is reduced screen quality, but to me the pros outweigh the cons. I love not having to see ugly fingerprints/smudges across the screen, as well as being able to see the screen in the sun.
I agree, I can't stand the anti glare/fingerprint screen protectors. It was nice to not have fingerprints all over my screen, but definitely not worth the diminished quality of the screen. Everything was cloudy and full brightness looked like it was on halfway. They do blow!
Steinheil Ultra Fine
Have one of these on my TBolt. Changes the texture of the screen, but works incredibly well. Comes with two in a pack, kind of a steep price, though I find them better than the Zaggs which are kinda.... too slick?
They reduce glare by a good margin, fingerprints are much less noticeable (pizza grease from idiot friends still shows up) and will protect the screen from most scratches you can throw at it
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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!
I just installed Belkin Matte screen overlay on both of my Xoom's. I paid $25 for a two pack at Target. I am extremely impressed with the product. Eliminated smudges with only a moderate loss in light transmission. I installed using the water spray method. To keep from water damage. I wrapped the periphery of each Xoom with paper towels. I sprayed the sticky side of the overlay with water and carefully layed it down over the screen. Using a credit card wrapped in a few layers of paper towels I started from the center and worked my way out to the sides.
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=546374
any actual pics?
Same here.. I got the Motorola BT keyboard on clearance for $48, and got the Belkin matte screen 2 pack also
I'm liking it a lot so far, was VERY easy to put on and looks great. It still smudges a little but not nearly as much.
i would also love to see pics... especially how the screen is looking with matte screen protector. the ones i used were terrible.
Iceananas said:
i would also love to see pics... especially how the screen is looking with matte screen protector. the ones i used were terrible.
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I tried taking some pics, but you really couldn't see anything.
I've used these type of protectors before. The first coouple days, you feel good about protecting your device, but the lackluster feel and reduced screen look will make you claw it off soon. I have been using my X and XOOM for a long time with no screen protectors with no probem. Motorola has a great build quality with the Corning Gorilla Glass, and it is rather resillient.
P.S. I do keep my xoom in the folio case, and am well pleased with the protection.
I'm glad I saw this thread. I got these for Christmas and kind of f'ed up on the first one, but the second one seemed like it was actually too big slightly, so I exchanged them at Target today and tried the water spray method which worked like a charm. There does seem to be a little moisture in some areas but it has been slowly going away since I reinstalled the new covers a couple hours ago. I personally think the screen looks much better with a matte cover on it (and most screens in general look better with matte covers). On all white backgrounds you can kind of see a prism effect, but I think the contrast is actually better, and pls there are no more fingerprints or any glare. It makes for much better viewing in bright areas too, gonna try it outside soon - without a cover you can't even see the screen unless you're in the shade when outdoors. I think this is the way that LCD displays were meant to be seen, LCD TVs always have a matte screen, and laptop LCDs with a matte finish are always more expensive than glossy. Anyway...I love it.
I got the screen protector film replaced last night as preapplied one got scratched and dirty.
First, it was extremely hard to remove the preapplied film (guess its shatter proof).
Second, believe or not, the viewing angle and contrast on the screen seem to be a lot better with a new film.
My new one is xtreme guard clear. Especially contrast is better. Viewing angle might be mu subjective opinion.. but it feels better now. (I was skeptical and disappointed about its viewing angle, so I can tell I feel it)
Just wondering how anyone who did the same thinks.
(Not saying sony put imperior film on purpose)
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I put on a skinomi one, and yeah, looks much better. Sony wanted me to take my device to TX (I'm in Chicago) for a $200 repair to replace that film. I told em nah, Amazon has $5 films.
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I removed the OEM screen protector on my first ZL and I regretted it to no end. True I got rid of the excessive dust, which was the sole reason I did it, but in place I got a screen that became a fingerprint magnet, even with an aftermarket screen protector. The thing is, the original screen protector is oleophobic coated, where as the actual screen isn't, nor are any (as far as I know) aftermarket screen protectors.
When I got my replacement ZL...I got it in white instead of black, and surprisingly it's much, much less of a dust magnet (at least I can't see it) and so I kept the original screen protector and thus keeping the finger prints away.
Yeh it feels better when touching the original film. Qualitywise.. not sure about it(optical quality).
Compared to the new one, it looks dull , unsaturated.
(But I still miss clean look on original one. I wouldn't attempt to change if it didnt get scratched all around corners)
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Yeh..
I would recommend something cost more than 3 bucks..
Xtreme films cost $2-3 when there is a 80% off promotion. I believe they have it once a month..
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I got the screen protector film replaced last night as preapplied one got scratched and dirty.
First, it was extremely hard to remove the preapplied film (guess its shatter proof).
Second, believe or not, the viewing angle and contrast on the screen seem to be a lot better with a new film.
My new one is xtreme guard clear. Especially contrast is better. Viewing angle might be mu subjective opinion.. but it feels better now. (I was skeptical and disappointed about its viewing angle, so I can tell I feel it)
Just wondering how anyone who did the same thinks.
(Not saying sony put imperior film on purpose)
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yeaa!
I removed mine too. The screen looks much better with the protector off, especially contrast.
I used a blow dryer on low to warm it up and the film just peeled off surprisingly smooth with very little residue.
I used alcohol on a cotton ball and cleaned the screen, it came out real smooth.
I'm going to keep it bare for a while and slip in my Water Field sleeve when i put it in my pocket.
I really want one of those glass screen protectors but they don't make them for the ZL.
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I removed mine too. The screen looks much better with the protector off, especially contrast.
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Did you notice any difference about viewing angles and touch responsiveness, too?
I have removed my screen protector today and I, personally, like it better now. The responsives of the screen remains the same. It seems a bit more vivid now and I think the viewing angles are a little better as well.
I will update my feedback soon.
So far I recommend the removal...
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