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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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.
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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.
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The Steinheil screen protectors for the Evo are now available. From what it looks like they have a new ultra line. Read nothing but good reveiws on Steinheil cant wait to try these out.
SGP STEINHEIL "ULTRA" CRYSTAL Screen Protector for HTC Evo 4G - $13.99
sgpstore(DOT)com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1462
SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for HTC Evo 4G - $11.99
sgpstore(DOT)com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1463
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SGP STEINHEIL "ULTRA" CRYSTAL Screen Protector for HTC Evo 4G - $13.99
http://sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1462
SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector for HTC Evo 4G - $11.99
http://sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1463
For the lazy who don't want to type/copy the url into their address bar. Heh.
EDIT: Oh hey, the company is based a less then a mile from here.... Maybe I should go look.
EDIT 2: The company is based in an office building right across my favorite tofu house!
Whats the difference between these and Zagg?
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lllDreadChiclll said:
Whats the difference between these and Zagg?
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sgp crystal = close to glass feel
zagg = rubbery feel
I ordered the anti-fingerprint... should be here in a day or so.. cant wait cause i dont like the feel of the zagg at all!
Let us know how they are.
Especially the anti-fingerprint..
My two biggest probs with this phone are
A. oil
B. not as smooth as an oleophobic coated equivalent. (AKA oil again)
in for the reviews...
Incredible... They are out of stock. FAIL
be happy you didn't get one. i got my anti fingerprint today and there are no holes cut out on it for the front facing camera. their design is wrong its probably the same as the HD2.
Just ordered the anti-fingerprint.
I've been using the crappy one from sprint, and it already has marks on it that won't come off.
I used to use powersupport crystal film on an iphone, and it felt like glass and lasted forever without getting any marks/dings/scratches on it, so I'll see how this compares.
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be happy you didn't get one. i got my anti fingerprint today and there are no holes cut out on it for the front facing camera. their design is wrong its probably the same as the HD2.
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you should post a review on their website
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you should post a review on their website
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Many of the protectors on the market don't have cutouts for anything but the speaker - this is not that unusual or "wrong"...
I have pretty much settled on boxwave as my sole provider of screen protectors for various devices after having tried many. They have the best custom fit (all holes cut out) screen protectors in my experience. I actually do not use the clear one, just the anti-fingerprint one.
For cases, I pretty much go exclusively with Seidio now too.
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be happy you didn't get one. i got my anti fingerprint today and there are no holes cut out on it for the front facing camera. their design is wrong its probably the same as the HD2.
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You posted the same thing here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709047
its not wrong... like someone else said.. i am not sure i have heard of ANY screen protector that has cutouts on the front for the camera or light sensor. Like i said in the other post, these are "99.9% optically clear" and they should not interfere with anything.
Well.. i got my Steinheil anti-fingerprint the other day and i am shipping it back today.
What i liked: The fit / cut was great! Didnt interfere with the camera and was perfect. I really like the material its made of (not stretchy spongy like Zagg) very hard and felt good on the screen. And the aheisive they used was really awesome! While putting it on, its very easy to take off and move so you make sure you have it in the right spot, but after its on, it stays in place well!
What i didnt like: Really the only thing i didnt like was the matte finish on the anti-fingerprint ones. It felt nice and was great to the touch. My finger glided very smooth over the surface, however, it seemed to give the screen a grainy look and with this beautiful screen on the Evo, you just cant have that.
I would absoulutely buy from them again if they had the clear in stock or could tell me when they would have more in stock. But they cant, so i am returning it and think i will try the handhelditems ones just to see if there is a quality difference in the "value" priced ones VS. the "premium" ones (my guess is there wont be)
zagg has cutouts for both. it's the only one i have delt with.
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You posted the same thing here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709047
its not wrong... like someone else said.. i am not sure i have heard of ANY screen protector that has cutouts on the front for the camera or light sensor. Like i said in the other post, these are "99.9% optically clear" and they should not interfere with anything.
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Well.. i got my Steinheil anti-fingerprint the other day and i am shipping it back today.
What i liked: The fit / cut was great! Didnt interfere with the camera and was perfect. I really like the material its made of (not stretchy spongy like Zagg) very hard and felt good on the screen. And the aheisive they used was really awesome! While putting it on, its very easy to take off and move so you make sure you have it in the right spot, but after its on, it stays in place well!
What i didnt like: Really the only thing i didnt like was the matte finish on the anti-fingerprint ones. It felt nice and was great to the touch. My finger glided very smooth over the surface, however, it seemed to give the screen a grainy look and with this beautiful screen on the Evo, you just cant have that.
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Just got mine last night. I have the same opinion of it. However, I applied mine anyway because I had the crappy universal Sprint one on there and they only cut a square to match the 4.3" display instead of all of the glass.
I ordered a crystal one also last night...I'm impressed with the anti-fingerprint one, but like you said, the matte/grainy finish is just a no-go on such a nice display.
Boxwave has these cutouts. I have and always will be a Boxwaver....
frettfreak said:
its not wrong... like someone else said.. i am not sure i have heard of ANY screen protector that has cutouts on the front for the camera or light sensor. Like i said in the other post, these are "99.9% optically clear" and they should not interfere with anything.
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Boxwave boxwave boxwave. All the correct cutouts and perfect feel and look.
I received the Steinheil Ultra Crystal Clear protectors in the mail today. I like the feel of it-no rubbery feel at all. The installation is a dry method and very easy to apply and walk away with a perfect looking screen. There is no wait time like with some other brands out there where you need to use liquid for the installation. On the EVO I've tried Ghost Armor, Phantom Skinz, and ExtremeShields and now Steinheil. Steinheil by far is my preference though wish the protectors were cut to the actual size of the screen not smaller than it. I'd much rather have a more difficult installation with 100% of the screen covered than an easier one with portions of it unprotected. Of all the protectors I've tried cut wise-Phantom Skinz covered the most screen of all them.
Has anyone used Realook before? They have some on pre-order and will be avail 3/15. If it is good I'll probably put in a order. Thanks!
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Crystal-Premium-Protector-REALOOK/dp/B004QFKB7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1299478352&sr=8-1
bleuiko said:
Has anyone used Realook before? They have some on pre-order and will be avail 3/15. If it is good I'll probably put in a order. Thanks!
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Crystal-Premium-Protector-REALOOK/dp/B004QFKB7M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1299478352&sr=8-1
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Thanks for posting the link: I have been looking for it the last coupple of weeks! I had it on my Samsung Vibrant and in my opinion it is the absolute best screen protector out there!
i'm using the ones from Skinomi and its pretty much impossible to tell its on there if u get it on right =)
djkinetic said:
i'm using the ones from Skinomi and its pretty much impossible to tell its on there if u get it on right =)
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Skinomi is like InvisibleShield and require a wet application? I want a normal shield protector that just a stick on. Is Realook a wet application too?
bleuiko said:
Skinomi is like InvisibleShield and require a wet application? I want a normal shield protector that just a stick on. Is Realook a wet application too?
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ya but in my experience they last longer then just the stick on ones
djkinetic said:
ya but in my experience they last longer then just the stick on ones
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My experience was just the opposite. My InvisibleShield kept peeling but my dry install screen protector was near perfect. I had the iPhone 3GS before the Atrix so I had a Power Support screen protector.
I just placed an order for Realook. I'll report in when I get it!
From the description, it is very similar to the Martin Fields protector which is slightly thick but strong and difficult to scratch.
I purchase this one early before the Realook was being sold:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004PDHS9Y
It also has good reviews from other Android phones and it comes in 3 pcs/pkg. I'll compare it to the Martin Fields.
i just bought skinomi ones for like 16$ :x
I think the Realook screens are some of the best out there. The surface feel of it is very good albeit not as slick as those anti-glare ones. They aren't the most anti-finger goo, but they're not any worse than any other screen. When the phone is off, and you look at the screen in just the right light and angle (usually 45deg oblique under a fluorescent bulb) you see a very obvious rainbow effect. Not very desirable, but is not visible at any other time so it's okay.
The protection is adequate (never really tested but it works for me). The fit is excellent. Its the regular stick on kind. No touch sensitivity impedance. I've been waiting for the realook one for the Atrix for a while now. Don't understand why it's so hard to just cut plastic sheets...
Best part is that they're not stupidly priced. $10 for 2. Good value.
My room mate got the otterbox case and it came with a screen protector also. I think its one of the best screens I've seen. It seems to be very very anti-finger goo. Gonna look into it.
So I got my Realook cover today so here is a short review:
The packaging came quite professionally and included the standard stuff you would expect from a premium screen protector: microfiber cloth, alcohol wipe for cleaning, and some applicator to aid in putting it on. Each protector was individually wrapped. So good so far.
Now the bad. Both protectors I received were slightly warped; this means that the protector is not very thick. When applied, the warp goes away and does not affect the adhesiveness. What really annoyed me was that they decided to cut out a hole for the front camera; that in itself is not bad, but they decided to cut a U-shape out to the edge of the phone instead of just a circle. This, to me, is laziness or cost-cutting. This cut leaves a part of my screen unprotected. The second issue is that the part around the speaker hole are slightly bent and bubbled, making the protector not stick perfectly on the screen.
See my attached photo for these two issues.
Overall, I would give this protector a 7/10. The protector also shows a rainbow hue when seen from an angle. This doesn't bother me too much, especially when the screen is on, but I expected more. All in all, for $11 bucks for 2, it's not a bad bang for the buck but I'll probably try a SGP. Does anyone have a reveiw for the SGP? Does it cover the camera hole?
the Skinomi has the same outline for the camera.. I think it's standard for our phone..
bleuiko said:
So I got my Realook cover today so here is a short review:
The packaging came quite professionally and included the standard stuff you would expect from a premium screen protector: microfiber cloth, alcohol wipe for cleaning, and some applicator to aid in putting it on. Each protector was individually wrapped. So good so far.
Now the bad. Both protectors I received were slightly warped; this means that the protector is not very thick. When applied, the warp goes away and does not affect the adhesiveness. What really annoyed me was that they decided to cut out a hole for the front camera; that in itself is not bad, but they decided to cut a U-shape out to the edge of the phone instead of just a circle. This, to me, is laziness or cost-cutting. This cut leaves a part of my screen unprotected. The second issue is that the part around the speaker hole are slightly bent and bubbled, making the protector not stick perfectly on the screen.
See my attached photo for these two issues.
Overall, I would give this protector a 7/10. The protector also shows a rainbow hue when seen from an angle. This doesn't bother me too much, especially when the screen is on, but I expected more. All in all, for $11 bucks for 2, it's not a bad bang for the buck but I'll probably try a SGP. Does anyone have a reveiw for the SGP? Does it cover the camera hole?
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Trust me when I say cutting the U instead of the circle is better. With the circle, if they just punch it out, it warps the material between the speaker and the camera, and leaves a bubble. iPhone 4 screen protectors are bad for this. The AT&T official screen protectors do this too, and it works fine.
I will be putting mine and the gf's on tonight..
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After trying alot of screen protectors i endup running to these basalguardz screen protector only for $7.99 and here is my quick review.
For the past 3 days I have been using the BasalGuardz Premium Quality Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protectors (3-pack) Screen Protector. Here is my quick review:
Really easy to install. Fits the Nexus perfectly
Very thin. No reduction in touchscreen sensitivity.
Clear and remains visible under daylight.
Has a texture on its surface that I really like.
Tough, So far no scratches.
Whats in Box:
3 BasalGuardz Premium Quality Screen Protectors - Anti-Glare/Matte
1 Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth
1 Application Card
here is a link if anyone interested for $8 cant go wrong.
http://www.basalent.com/samsung-gal...nti-glare-matte-screen-protectors-3-pack.html
Are these comparable to the PowerSupport screen protectors for Apple products?
Starting to get tired of the Zagg's tackiness.
They are pretty darn cheap for a 3 pack I might just order one.
Ya I had iPhone 3gs pretty close to power support. Before this I had zagg just terrible quality and fitting on top wasn't that great and orange peel. Glad I find out this sp
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Does the protector go edge to edge and stick well to the rounded edges? Any pics?
Ya fits perfect. But my camera is on repair when it comes I'll get the pictures.
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Does the protector go edge to edge and stick well to the rounded edges? Any pics?
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just ordered one off ebay i messed up my ZAGG and im so pissed.. i contacted them if they could give me replacement sice i bought like 5 of these for me and my friends. Hopefully this one is good
Just bought the pack of three off amazon, $8.49. Had some leftover amazon credit and used it anyway.
I'll update on the quality/comparison to power support.
http://www.amazon.com/BasalGuardz-S...2BGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329455824&sr=8-1
Just got mine in today. Gonna install them later when I can steam the bathroom, but doing a preliminary fit, they cover the screen perfectly.
Edit: After install the bottom edge does not want to stay down. Not much of a problem for me as I have a case on the way.
It does add a rainbow effect to the screen that is most prominent on whites or brighter colors. Don't know if it'll go away with time, but I am willing to live with it for now because the feel is way better than the Zagg.
It is definitely easier to slide my finger around. Does not attract much fingerprints and the anti-glare works well enough for me.
Overall, I'm happy with it. Mostly because of the price and improved feel over the Zagg. I'll have to do some long-term testing regarding the rainbow effect and if I can put up with it.
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Just got mine and put one on. Fit is better than most, but the blasted curved edges do cause the top and bottom to lip up. I have an otterbox commuter so i don't even see the bottom just a little lipping at the top. Overall besides that, the cutouts are exact, the camera is perfectly cut and the earpiece looks good too. The anti glare effect is not for everyone, but i do appreciate it although it causes graininess. Barely any grease gets on this guy which is amazing. 8/10 for these protectors.
As compared to powersupport: take it like this... unless powersupport themselves makes protectors for the nexus, these are a clear runnerup to them.
One thing that is EXREMELY frustrating is that they used the system of two tabs on one edge to apply the protector, and they made the two tabs at the bottom of the protector, allowing for zero focal point to pivot the protector. Really wish they put them at the top. I still managed a perfect fit though
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I just received mine. Here was my application method:
- Wipe with Windex electronics wipe
- Wipe with included microfiber cloth
- Spray with air duster can
- Peel off first layer and apply tape to the adjacent corner
- Position and press down with included card or plastic squeegee
- Peel off last layer and smooth out with microfiber and card
I LOVE the texture. Swyping is much easier. The matte finish is nice and goes well with my Qubits case. It does however make the screen look a bit grainy. Not so noticeable on dark colors, but when looking at lighter screens (i.e. Message app) it's noticeable.
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I just received mine. Here was my application method:
- Wipe with Windex electronics wipe
- Wipe with included microfiber cloth
- Spray with air duster can
- Peel off first layer and apply tape to the adjacent corner
- Position and press down with included card or plastic squeegee
- Peel off last layer and smooth out with microfiber and card
I LOVE the texture. Swyping is much easier. The matte finish is nice and goes well with my Qubits case. It does however make the screen look a bit grainy. Not so noticeable on dark colors, but when looking at lighter screens (i.e. Message app) it's noticeable.
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I agree with the swiping, this matte finish has literately no friction that glass or plastic would have on your fingers, whether their dry, wet, or greasy. Antiglare films are one reason why my Temple Run session was extremely high on the iPod, lol.
Can anyone with this screen protector post some pics or video? Thanks.
+1 ^
I think im going to pull the trigger on these been looking into matte protectors an the reviews for these seem to be better than the rest, wouldn't mind seeing a video or a few pictures before i purchase but im getting real tired of the verizon protector i have
I've said it before in a different thread that the display quality of these devices are absolutely amazing, it would be a pity to ruin that with a screen protector. There isn't a true perfect screen protector, but the two I'd recommend is either XO or martin fields. The basal is cheap, but martin fields is also dry and super clear. However, it is a oil magnet just like the XO.
carlost24 said:
+1 ^
I think im going to pull the trigger on these been looking into matte protectors an the reviews for these seem to be better than the rest, wouldn't mind seeing a video or a few pictures before i purchase but im getting real tired of the verizon protector i have
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I'll take some pictures tomorrow when I get to the office. I just put a new one on tonight and it came out very nice.
By reading these comments, wouldn't this screen protector be the same quality as the one Verizon sells? I used to have the Verizon one but I stepped away because of the grainy look on white screens (difficult to read sometimes).
Here are a couple of pics.
Thanks for the pics, they look very good to me, im sold about to jump on amazon and order right now.
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Thanks for the pictures.
And just fyi, your email is in the second pic
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Thanks for the pictures.
And just fyi, your email is in the second pic
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Thanks! Edited pic.
I'm not sure about the rest of you, but for now it seems like we can't get a good screen protector for the S3. All the flexible film based protectors dent too easy. This includes protectors like the SGP Curved Crystal. This review below clearly shows what I mean about easily denting. It also has issues with tight fitting cases.
Then if we go for a screen protector that doesn't dent so easy, they end up not covering enough of the screen. The SPG Ultra Clear nano and Ultra Crystal (2nd version) both don't dent like the Curved Crystal, but they don't cover enough of the screen. Especially the sides. So swiping near the edges you can easily feel the ridge. Ruins the smooth experience of the S3. Would be nice if Spiegen does a revision of the Curved Crystal like they did with the Ultra Crystal and made it so it didn't dent so easily. I definitely don't want to go with tempered glass as its just too thick. I am currently using a Realook Flex Film, and it covers the whole screen nicely, but has orange peal and dents easy just like the other flexible films out there. Realook now has a "3D forming crystal clear" protector. It covers the whole screen and uses their PET material for the main part of the screen, which should prevent the denting effect. I'll give this one a try, if it's not that great, I may just use no protector and go with a flip case. Anyone else have any suggestions.
Here's a pic of what I mean with not covering the whole screen for the Spigen SGP screen protectors.
This is what I just bought.. not sure when it's going to arrive but it should fit your criteria better?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261072327014?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Ignore that link. I just recieved it and it doesn't cover the whole screen completely.
Search for the threads. There has been plenty of this
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Xcor3 said:
Search for the threads. There has been plenty of this
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To be honest, I've searched far and wide through the threads and Spigen seems to be the protector of choice. But once I look at reviews of those protectors elsewhere (like the YouTube video I posted) I end up seeing that they're not that great. I'm beginning to think that we have to go with either the flip cover protector or go with a hard film protector that doesn't cover the whole screen in order to get that glass like experience. All the soft film based protectors just dent to easy or have some orange peel effect. It just ruins the beautiful display of the S3.
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I'm not sure about the rest of you, but for now it seems like we can't get a good screen protector for the S3. All the flexible film based protectors dent too easy. This includes protectors like the SGP Curved Crystal. This review below clearly shows what I mean about easily denting. It also has issues with tight fitting cases.
Then if we go for a screen protector that doesn't dent so easy, they end up not covering enough of the screen. The SPG Ultra Clear nano and Ultra Crystal (2nd version) both don't dent like the Curved Crystal, but they don't cover enough of the screen. Especially the sides. So swiping near the edges you can easily feel the ridge. Ruins the smooth experience of the S3. Would be nice if Spiegen does a revision of the Curved Crystal like they did with the Ultra Crystal and made it so it didn't dent so easily. I definitely don't want to go with tempered glass as its just too thick. I am currently using a Realook Flex Film, and it covers the whole screen nicely, but has orange peal and dents easy just like the other flexible films out there. Realook now has a "3D forming crystal clear" protector. It covers the whole screen and uses their PET material for the main part of the screen, which should prevent the denting effect. I'll give this one a try, if it's not that great, I may just use no protector and go with a flip case. Anyone else have any suggestions.
Here's a pic of what I mean with not covering the whole screen for the Spigen SGP screen protectors.
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You are correct, the Ultra nano does not cover the entire screen. Really though, it makes it perfect for use with a case. The amount no covered is so minimal when using most cases that it's not concern, for me anyway.
I use the screen protector that came with my otterbox case and it has served me well so far. It doesn't cover the whole screen but then again, if it did it would come off when I used a case.
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You are correct, the Ultra nano does not cover the entire screen. Really though, it makes it perfect for use with a case. The amount no covered is so minimal when using most cases that it's not concern, for me anyway.
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I use the genuine Samsung Super Slim case which I feel gives the scratch protection I need for the back and sides of the phone, while adding practically no bulk to the phone. So an edge to edge screen protector would have no issues for me. If only Spigen would use the same material they use for the Ultra Nano or Ultra Crystal in their Curved Crystal protector it would be perfect. It's really too bad the Curved Crystal dents/creases so easily as shows in the above video.
I like what zagg did for the iPhone. They make a case friendly screen protector. I like having that option. If you plan to use a case then it's a perfect choice. If going to use no case or a snap on case then a regular screen protector suits just fine. It would be nice for companies to show android some love in this respect of options.
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You are correct, the Ultra nano does not cover the entire screen. Really though, it makes it perfect for use with a case. The amount no covered is so minimal when using most cases that it's not concern, for me anyway.
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you can pick up the SGP Flex HD. They cover the entire screen, and is hard to see that it is actually there. It feels smooth as well. Also it doesn't leave much finger prints on there
It seems you haven't looked hard enough, I have a thread on a skinplayer 3D mask film, 99.5% full coverage and has a self healing surface, flexible PET screen protector.
I use the zagg invisishield. Best one I've used yet. I also use it on my tablet. It's more expensive, but worth it. Of course I got mine from best buy the second day the phone was out. So there were only two to choose from ,and I didn't want to wait for one to be shipped to me.
It's designed to fill itself in for minor dents and scratches (I possibly butchered that explanation, but I think you understand). Also, it can be removed and reapplied.
The best part though, is that it's so clear it doesn't detract from the screen. In the past when I would use a screen protector it would always look like a filter was on my screen. Hated it. They've come a long ways in that aspect.
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I noticed nobody mentioned Wrapsol. Their ultra line is pretty tough. It comes with a back protector too.
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I noticed nobody mentioned Wrapsol. Their ultra line is pretty tough. It comes with a back protector too.
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not 100% coverage, but excellent quality.
I hate when people ask about screen protectors because that means they obviously don't know about the best one out there. It is called clear-coat. Google it. Ive had it on all my phones. It is perfect. It doesn't come off unless you peel it off and leaves no residue behind. Most malls have a station that sells it and puts it on for you. If you watch videos of it you will see a guy scratching his iphone against rock and then peeling it off and no marks on the screen. Best way to go by far. It is also covered by a lifetime guarantee.
Skinomi - - - - very nice!
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Can't believe no one said real look screen protectors.
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Vikuiti!
I'm currently using Vikuiti screen protectors, and they're working out pretty well. It attracts fingerprints a bit, but nothing a quick wipe doesn't get rid of~
I'm not really so sure why everyone is so worried about the very edges of the screen that the Ultra Nano doesn't cover. It's a great protector that you can barely even tell is there, and it covers all of the important and useful parts of the screen just fine. I've been using it for 2 months and it still looks great, plus I've had no issues at all with scratches on the edges that aren't covered. Using it with a Diztronic TPU case. Put a case on your phone and the combination seems perfect to me.
I've been using vikuiti ( a less mentioned brand for screen protectors I think) and it's been working perfectly fine with the genuine galaxy s3 clear TPU case. No scratches on the phone or screen protector, I never really understood how people had to cycle through so many screen protectors. Best of luck to you finding your preferred sp!
Since there is only a thread for the Nillkin cases and tempered glass I thought it would be nice to have some thread for the accessories in general.
Until this day I tried 3 cases, two screen protectors (films) and two tempered glass protectors.
Case No. 1 ) Slim, silicone case http://www.ebay.com/itm/Transparent-Clear-Silicone-Slim-Gel-Case-For-Huawei-Honor-9/112446352466?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 - Very slim and light case made from nice silicone BUT the protection when dropped would be none. It's not made 100% precisely and since it's silicone it doesn't look any good on the back where it creates bubbles. I've ordered this as the first case to have at least some protection. Nice thing is they include free screen protector but the quality isn't very good - doesn't cover the whole display (I'm not talking about edge-to-edge) and there are 2mm gaps on each side and when the display is on it looks terrible. 2/5
Case No. 2) Nillkin Super Frosted http://www.ebay.com/itm/For-HUAWEI-Honor-9-NILLKIN-Super-Frosted-Shield-Hard-Plastic-Back-Covers-Cases-/152596952252?var=&hash=item23877cb4bc:m:mtNLCAV-KRHaAK2TUOYLPTg - very nice case, really sturdy BUT I have few complaints - it's kinda slippery on the sides but this will go away after some use maybe and the bottom side around jack, charging port and speaker is a bit sharp and if you're holding the phone with the little finger on the bottom it't not really comfortable. Besides that it's really nice case for the price but I expected a bit more. But once again for the price it's more than OK. 4/5
Case No. 3) TPU Shockproof case with "carbon" http://www.ebay.com/itm/Luxury-Carbon-Fiber-Slim-Shockproof-Soft-TPU-Back-Case-For-Huawei-Honor-9-Magic/112325496837?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=412748326145&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 - as you can imagine, there is absolutely no carbon at all, just some kind of "sticker" or what it is. Nevermind, this case is the best of the three. Really nice case made from TPU, sturdy, should have the best drop protection and fits just perfectly. There is a small "rim" around the screen that should protect the screen from scratches when the phone is "face down". 5/5
Screen protector (film) No. 1) Nillkin Super Clear Protective Film - in terms of size the best screen protector I've had. Obviously it's not edge-to-edge but it does cover the whole display with gaps on the edges BUT the display is fully protected so thumbs up for me. In terms of "anti-fingerprint" it's nowhere close to the display or the back but is much better than some noname protector I've got with TPU case. Overall very nice screen protector for free but I'm still waiting for the Nillkin H+ tempered glass and some noname edge-to-edge tempered glass. 4/5
Tempered glass No. 1) Edge-to-edge blue 2.5D tempered glass http://www.ebay.com/itm/9H-2-5D-Full-Cover-Real-Tempered-Glass-Screen-Protective-Film-For-Huawei-honor-9/152593109357?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=452016649496&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649 - really nice tempered glass (2 pcs) for the price. It has the adhesive only on the top, bottom and the sides but the application was very easy and the glass holds on even with any of tested cases. It has some "dots" in the screen area so I got no rainbow effect whatsoever. The blue color is a bit different from the original color od the phone but it's not a problem since you have your phone in a case. Overall for the price pretty good. 4/5
Tempered glass No. 2) Normal tempered glass Caliber (bought in CZE) - not edge-to-edge, doesn't cover the whole screen, gaps on the sides. Overall sh*t. 1/5
Still waiting for the Nillkin H+ tempered glass.
Nilkin Amazing H+ Pro is No Go
Got the 0.2mm H+ Pro. It's cover the display area for like 99%, with-out just about 0.5mm on each side, after all still the best.
BUT. The silicon layer doesn't hold the tempered glass on both sides, looks like the phone display curve started a bit earlier than its needed for the protector.
It doesn't stick to the display, making it looks like ****, with 3mm frame from each side. Top/bottom sides stick OK, all the way to edges.
So Nilkin Amazing H+ Pro is No Go for me.
Well, got it yesterday so I'm still waiting to try it but not sure if wan't to :laugh:
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sooooo, I bought these from tvc mall. They were so cheap that I bought three different ones with the intent of disposing of whichever were poor. Thing is, they are all good in their own way. The plain bumper is just very slimline. The rugged looking one is cool as it has a stand in landscape mode, and the wallet is exceptional quality, given the price. All three fit perfectly, but the plain bumper makes the power and volume buttons so much more tactile. The rugged one looks really cheap in silver, perhaps black would have been a good choice. As i wasn't expecting much from the wallet one, I also oredered the nilkin wallet but that hasn't arrived yet.
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/dr...r-9-auspicious-dragon-black-sku10174840d.html
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/fo...casing-with-kickstand-black-sku10174919a.html
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/ma...ot-for-huawei-honor-9-black-sku10175044a.html
https://www.tvc-mall.com/details/ni...se-for-huawei-honor-9-black-sku10174916a.html
I have also ordered the ultimate sheild screen protector, which is edge to edge, in black as I think it will make an excellent contrast to the silver rear of the handset....which wont be visible when the (absolutely necessary) bumper is fitted!
Ultimate sheild screen protector
.... And the ultimate sheild protector turned up. It is excellent. A word of caution, unless this is fitted absolutely perfectly, it will render one or both of the capacitance keys inoperable. This happened to me as i fitted the sheild a fraction of a millimetre to the right. I carefully removed and replaced it with more accuracy.
Here is a pic of the black sheild fitted to my silver H9, and a photo of the plain bumper fitted from my previous post. Svelt but rugged!
After a couple of hours of use I can say that there has been no loss of sensitivity on the screen or capacitive buttons, but on darker details and the blacks, it does look like the screen is behind a sheet of glass. You will know what i mean if you have used a screen protector which bonds over its entirety, whereas this one has a mild adhesive at the top and bottom of the protector, where the bezels are. A small price to pay i think to protect my new device. It is mostly noticeable in bright light, not so much in low light. And I love the new black look of the bezels with the silver fingerprint sensor still visible.
Right, so, some more hours on....the ultimate sheild has begun to show its flaws. Towards the middle of the screen there is now what i can only describe as a "woodgrain" effect. This could be caused by tiny amounts of moisture getting between the screen and protector, which I guess there is nothing to stop that happening. They offered a refund for dissatisfaction so I guess I will be chasing that up. Pfffft. So disappointed.....
Is there a smart cover for it ?!
Just bought the TPU Shockproof case and it is amazing! It's a very good quality and it doesn't makes the phone feel like a toy.
I really like it and definitely recommend it!
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Just bought the TPU Shockproof case and it is amazing! It's a very good quality and it doesn't makes the phone feel like a toy.
I really like it and definitely recommend it!
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Can you upload a photo of the phone with the case applied?! That would be awesome
The nilkin "sparkle series" wallet turned up. Its awful. Unlike the cheap wallet I purchased, which remains closed under magnetism, the nilkin just falls open and feels poorer quality.
The Ipaky bumper with the clear perspex back is, however, very nice. The only caveat, it sits flush with the screen so offers no protection if you decide to place your device screen down.
I'm waiting for the smart cover case, if it didn't come fast, I'll go with a skin.
I have bought an honor 9 few days ago. Somebody could suggest me a screen protector that cover whole display? With 3D display is so difficult find a good screen protector....
danygold95 said:
I have bought an honor 9 few days ago. Somebody could suggest me a screen protector that cover whole display? With 3D display is so difficult find a good screen protector....
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Here you go
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/collections/honor-9
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Here you go
https://www.ultimateshield.co.uk/collections/honor-9
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Thanks.
I don't like this type of tempered glass (i know that is the only solution for cover 3d display without space).
So, someone has tested "invisible film screen protector"?
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Thanks.
I don't like this type of tempered glass (i know that is the only solution for cover 3d display without space).
So, someone has tested "invisible film screen protector"?
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I didn't test, I will try it once I get my honor 9
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I didn't test, I will try it once I get my honor 9
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:good:
If someone else has tried this protective film, please give us a feedback.
Did someone try the Mofi screen protector? According to a review on Aliexpress it has minimal space at both sides.
I've seen ones from ultimate shield, I'm considering getting one.
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I've seen ones from ultimate shield, I'm considering getting one.
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Good luck with that. Did you read my earlier post? As the protector does not actually sit on the screen, due to the adhesive around the edges, it is susceptible to the "rainbow effect" which i think is caused by humidity between screen and protector. It seemed to manifest itself after the phone had been in my pocket and warmed up. I don't have an overly sweaty crotch.....
Anyhow, they apologised and promptly sent a replacement and the same happened again.
By all means give it a go and they will refund you without issue.