Here is my review on the SGP Steinheil LCD Protection Film.
www.SGPSTORE.com
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I bought the MATTE ANTI FINGERPRINT type.
Now many people may ask why I didn't opt for the clear ones that cost more on the website. Maybe they are better!
Maybe. But personally what I look for in a protector is 1) texture and 2) how it looks over the screen. That why I prefer Matte. Its personal preference.
Packaging
Bought from the website. This set costs roughly $26 SGD including shipping.
The packaging contains the following:
2x Screen protectors for screen (yes 2)
3x Camera screen protectors for the Back camera
1x Squeegee (its really just a rectangle piece of plastic)
1x Micro Fiber Cloth
Cutting & Coverage
The screen real estate covered by the screen protector is literally everything. Only 2 areas are not covered. The first is the front facing camera and the second is the home button. The
cutting of the protector is as perfect as it an be. Areas like cutout for the front speakers are not excessively large and has just enough allowance for very slight mis-alignment. The edges
of the screen protector cover up nicely and exposed areas are reduced to a minimal ~0.5 to 1mm.
There is a tiny cutout provided to cover up the camera lens at the back of the phone. That cutout is crystal clear and not matte because well, it's a camera.
My only gripe is that they did not create an extra cutout for us to cover the center button.
*Cutting of most screen protectors out there*
*Cutting of SGP Screen Protector I bought*
Hardness and protection against scratches
Since putting on the protector last night, I have used my fingernails to scratch out air bubbles and is happy to report that no visible marks were left although I did use a fair bit of
force. Before putting on the protector, I bent it slightly and found the material to be much harder than the cheap $10 clear protector that can be found in 90% of the shops in Singapore.
(forgot what brand it is but the packaging is blue and ugly). I would estimate the material to be 1x harder than my previous protector yet not thicker.
Overall, while I can't speak for how scratch resistant it is until I've had time to use it longer, initial impressions are good.
Anti Fingerprint qualities
The anti fingerprint qualities simply work although I dont' know how. As long as your fingers are dry, you will find no visible fingerprints on the screen from normal swiping. This is in
contrast to normal clear screen protectors that would leave fingerprints behind due to oil and residue on our fingers. I did notice that if you make a call and there is oil transfer from
your face, it has to be wiped away with your shirt or a cloth for the screen to be anti-fingerprint again.
Clarity of screen
There is obviously going to be some form of quality degradation due to the matte nature of the film. However, whatever contrast or brightness (very minimal) that you lose, you gain back in
clarity due to the screen's newly gained anti glare capabilities. Due to this, there seems to have been an improvement in screen clarity (for me at least). This is probably due to a wider
viewing angle.
Screen sensitivity
One key part that I have to mention is that I personally felt an increase in screen sensitivity after I applied the protector. The film gives the screen a sort of rough texture that doesn't
impede swiping, but instead acts as an extra sensitivity feedback for your fingers. Due to this, the screen somehow feels more responsive due to your fingers being able to slide more
precisely across the screen. Its hard to describe but take it as very very tiny invisible bumps that helps your fingers know where to stop when swiping around your screen.
Another thing I want to mention is that the screen also now feels "softer" to touch compared to when the screen was bare.
Summary
Overall I would say the protection is simply fantastic compared to the "cheap" protectors that is currently available in stores in Singapore. I have personally used martin's fields and
while the martin's field screen protectors are clear and quite scratch resistant, doesn't provide the improved sensitivity and wider viewing angle of the screen. Martin's field is also a
finger print magnet.
In terms of value, I actually got 2 protectors for $26SGD~ which means it only costs about $13 dollars each. This is in contrast to the $15SGD that shops are asking for unbranded matte screen
protectors.
Pros
Value for money (your get 2)
Very good cutting
Improved screen sensitivity
Perfect if you like matte screens
Cons
No protection for front button
Shipping took 6 weeks for me. I do not know if this is normal but it's a tad too long for me
Clarivue
I'm not sure if people were scooping them up as soon as they were listed or what but it seemed that the Clarivue wasn't available for the i9000 yet, so I emailed Cellular Link (ebay) and they located them and listed them right away.
I am so happy to have some on the way.
I've used these on every gadget I've owned over the last 6-7 years, including my kids Nintendo DSs, Gameboys, my pdas and phones, GPS, iPod touches. They go on easy, they comes off relatively easy but never by mistake (as long as your screen was clean in the first place when you applied it). On an iPod touch I cannot even tell it's there, I mention this cause it's the only other capacitive display I've tried one on. They hold up to the abuse of my kids, and the one on my HTC Touch has been on their for 2.5 years and handles being thrown in my pocket with keys etc. no problem. It has a few scratches on however the clarity is still awesome, can't say enough good about them.
I'll post a follow-up of how they work on my Vibrant next week when the phone and screen protectors arrive.
Neil
Thanks for the review. I was looking for a matte finish screen protector and couldn't find one. I have the Realook on my phone now, but I hate the shiny screen. It's terrible that these shiny screens have become the norm in so many devices including laptops and even TVs. The reflections they cause are just terrible.
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Here is my review on the SGP Steinheil LCD Protection Film.
www.SGPSTORE.com
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I bought the MATTE ANTI FINGERPRINT type.
Now many people may ask why I didn't opt for the clear ones that cost more on the website. Maybe they are better!
Maybe. But personally what I look for in a protector is 1) texture and 2) how it looks over the screen. That why I prefer Matte. Its personal preference.
Packaging
Bought from the website. This set costs roughly $26 SGD including shipping.
The packaging contains the following:
2x Screen protectors for screen (yes 2)
3x Camera screen protectors for the Back camera
1x Squeegee (its really just a rectangle piece of plastic)
1x Micro Fiber Cloth
Cutting & Coverage
The screen real estate covered by the screen protector is literally everything. Only 2 areas are not covered. The first is the front facing camera and the second is the home button. The
cutting of the protector is as perfect as it an be. Areas like cutout for the front speakers are not excessively large and has just enough allowance for very slight mis-alignment. The edges
of the screen protector cover up nicely and exposed areas are reduced to a minimal ~0.5 to 1mm.
There is a tiny cutout provided to cover up the camera lens at the back of the phone. That cutout is crystal clear and not matte because well, it's a camera.
My only gripe is that they did not create an extra cutout for us to cover the center button.
*Cutting of most screen protectors out there*
*Cutting of SGP Screen Protector I bought*
Hardness and protection against scratches
Since putting on the protector last night, I have used my fingernails to scratch out air bubbles and is happy to report that no visible marks were left although I did use a fair bit of
force. Before putting on the protector, I bent it slightly and found the material to be much harder than the cheap $10 clear protector that can be found in 90% of the shops in Singapore.
(forgot what brand it is but the packaging is blue and ugly). I would estimate the material to be 1x harder than my previous protector yet not thicker.
Overall, while I can't speak for how scratch resistant it is until I've had time to use it longer, initial impressions are good.
Anti Fingerprint qualities
The anti fingerprint qualities simply work although I dont' know how. As long as your fingers are dry, you will find no visible fingerprints on the screen from normal swiping. This is in
contrast to normal clear screen protectors that would leave fingerprints behind due to oil and residue on our fingers. I did notice that if you make a call and there is oil transfer from
your face, it has to be wiped away with your shirt or a cloth for the screen to be anti-fingerprint again.
Clarity of screen
There is obviously going to be some form of quality degradation due to the matte nature of the film. However, whatever contrast or brightness (very minimal) that you lose, you gain back in
clarity due to the screen's newly gained anti glare capabilities. Due to this, there seems to have been an improvement in screen clarity (for me at least). This is probably due to a wider
viewing angle.
Screen sensitivity
One key part that I have to mention is that I personally felt an increase in screen sensitivity after I applied the protector. The film gives the screen a sort of rough texture that doesn't
impede swiping, but instead acts as an extra sensitivity feedback for your fingers. Due to this, the screen somehow feels more responsive due to your fingers being able to slide more
precisely across the screen. Its hard to describe but take it as very very tiny invisible bumps that helps your fingers know where to stop when swiping around your screen.
Another thing I want to mention is that the screen also now feels "softer" to touch compared to when the screen was bare.
Summary
Overall I would say the protection is simply fantastic compared to the "cheap" protectors that is currently available in stores in Singapore. I have personally used martin's fields and
while the martin's field screen protectors are clear and quite scratch resistant, doesn't provide the improved sensitivity and wider viewing angle of the screen. Martin's field is also a
finger print magnet.
In terms of value, I actually got 2 protectors for $26SGD~ which means it only costs about $13 dollars each. This is in contrast to the $15SGD that shops are asking for unbranded matte screen
protectors.
Pros
Value for money (your get 2)
Very good cutting
Improved screen sensitivity
Perfect if you like matte screens
Cons
No protection for front button
Shipping took 6 weeks for me. I do not know if this is normal but it's a tad too long for me
mm interesting D: but that's not the captivate is it.. o_o
They sell the exact protector for the captivate on the website.
hmm i bought one but i dont think its the same one. Its the ultra crystal screen protector, not the matte one?
lol.. sorry to be a noob.. but can someone explain what's the difference between the 3 they have for the captivate and how exactly are the most expensive ones better than the cheaper one
I'm using the SGP Crystal on my Nexus One, and just bought Crystal screen protector for my parents' Captivates (both of them have 1).
I gotta say, out of all the screen protectors I had, this one is the one that's trully "Invisible" in every sense. It's feels very much like the naked screen, and is completely invisible. Even slightest distortion wouldn't cut it for me.
Highly recommend SGP screen protectors.
*** Test Sample Review Added to Post #5 ***
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44107268&postcount=5
Hi guys, just wanted to let everyone know, that Mongrel Phones (an Australian Company) who have released their tempered screen protectors for the Galaxy S4, have just announced their tempered screen protectors for the HTC One.
They are looking for testers at the moment for their test samples which have just been created. Note, this trial is only open to Australian residents, although post-trials, purchases are open to International residents. I've just managed to secure myself as a tester last week, but there should be more spots available. Link to the sign up page: http://www.mongrel-phones.com.au/in...ass-screen-protector-compatibility-trial.html
Link to their product listing for the HTC One Mongrel Glass (currently a placeholder): http://www.mongrel-phones.com.au/de...pered-glass-screen-protector-for-htc-one.html
Just something to note, this is not a giveaway (as mentioned on their sign-up page), but rather, a chance for HTC One owners to test the product for the company. So don't be expecting the item to be arriving in the retail packaging or the same level of support as you would get if you actually purchased the item. That being said, don't be afraid to sign up if you're willing to test out the product and provide feedback/reviews.
Finally, here's a link to the review by AusDroid for their offering for the GS4: http://ausdroid.net/2013/07/10/accessory-review-mongrel-glass-galaxy-s4-screen-protector/
This is only open to australian residents..
Sent from a pizza..
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This is only open to australian residents..
Sent from a pizza..
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Yes. But after the trial, International residents can purchase.
Just received my test sample today. Gonna review it soon, but scared of taking off my ghost glass that I just got and installed perfectly.
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Alright guys, so here's my somewhat in-depth and comprehensive review for Mongrel Phones for their Mongrel Glass. As mentioned, this is a test sample and is not the final product....
Package Contents:
A great amount of thought went into what inclusions came with the Mongrel Glass. The most important things were the inclusions for cleaning and preparing the screen for the installation. A wet wipe and a dry wipe and a couple of dust/lint removal sticker films to ensure the screen is completely clean before installing. The inclusion of the plastic squeegee and screen wipe will ensure that any persistent air bubbles/air pockets can be squeezed out. But be careful, it is glass so applying too much pressure could damage the screen protector and eventually crack/shatter it.
Ease of Installation:
Installation was a breeze, however, it may be a bit harder for those who have never installed a tempered glass screen protector before. Just make sure that the screen is clean, then align the screen protector and drop it onto the screen and the adhesive will do the work for you. It’s so simple! I managed to install it with no air bubbles, no air pockets, and all edges of the Mongrel Glass adhered perfectly to the screen with no lifting.
Overall Look and Feel:
The oleophobic coating on the tempered glass gives the screen protector a nice “soft touch” feel with finger/thumb swipes not “catching” onto the screen protector as you would find with most generic plastic-based screen protectors. It is even smoother than the HTC One's Gorilla Glass screen itself.
One flaw I found (given it is a test sample and would probably be fixed in the final version) is that the curved edges of the Mongrel Glass are not consistent. Some areas are much more curved than the others, and some edges are just really sharp. Luckily enough I installed the more curved edge on the top of the screen, where most of the swiping from the edge is done (i.e. pulling down the notification tray). But in regards to the feel of the curved areas, they feel a lot nicer than a lot of other tempered glass screen protectors I've used in the past (e.g. MIME Ghost Glass). However, what I would like to see in the final version of the Mongrel Glass is more consistency to the curved edges all the way around the glass.
In terms of clarity, I see no loss in clarity whatsoever. The screen is still bright and vibrant as ever! The overall thickness of the glass is also thin enough that it doesn't reduce the sensitivity of the touchscreen, and the capacitive buttons also work perfectly! This was a flaw with one of the previous tempered glass screen protectors I’ve used in the past, the Glas.T from Spigen, which was a tad too thick and caused the capacitive buttons to be a lot less sensitive and required a bit more pressure to activate.
Final Thoughts:
Overall, this is a great tempered glass screen protector. Compared to many of the other offerings available, it ticks pretty much all the boxes. The price-tag of the final product may be a little high, but if Mongrel Phones improves the minor things such as the consistency of the curved edges, I would say it is well worth it, taking into consideration the package contents, ease of installation and overall quality of the product.
Photos:
Package contents - https://www.dropbox.com/s/1ursn756t7sc2dp/IMAG0719.jpg (generic for all of their Mongrel Glass screen protectors)
Overall - https://www.dropbox.com/s/bzq3hjmbg3v02k7/IMG_1377.JPG (clean install with no bubbles/no un-adhered corners/no chipped corners)
Bottom - https://www.dropbox.com/s/ytfjyzkwl8o795m/IMG_1380.JPG (you will notice the right side of the bottom is more curved on the edge than on the left side)
Top - https://www.dropbox.com/s/31axzopeo5tdk14/IMG_1382.JPG (you will notice that the top is more consistent with the curved edge on the glass)
Great review Huey85...
I am so disappointed I missed out on this trial and can't wait to see the final product. I love my original HTC Double Dip case, and was wondering would Mongrel fit in there. Those two would be a perfect combo in my opinion.
I still hope another trial unit can be sent to Brisbane for testing
jasenko said:
Great review Huey85...
I am so disappointed I missed out on this trial and can't wait to see the final product.
I still hope another trial unit can be sent to Brisbane for testing
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you can probably shoot them an email mate. they might still be looking for people to test. keep in mind though, that you will need to be on 4.2.2 or higher, because anything lower, the capacitive buttons will be rendered completely useless.
Huey85 said:
you can probably shoot them an email mate. they might still be looking for people to test. keep in mind though, that you will need to be on 4.2.2 or higher, because anything lower, the capacitive buttons will be rendered completely useless.
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Running stock 4.2.2 based ROM. After reading your review went to the product website and see that they are still working through the issues. I would still be keen to trial, might send them an email.
After exhausting most searches for a Glass screen protector, it looks like an ebay seller finally has one for our Droid Maxx/Ultra phones XT1080
http://m.ebay.com/itm?itemId=321532232355
I will post a report once I have it in hand and on my phone.
Looking forward to your review! I'm running the Skinomi screen protector and it's been great so far but this is definitely something to look at after this one wears out.
just curious when tempered glass stick on the edge screen, is there any gap?
henhida said:
just curious when tempered glass stick on the edge screen, is there any gap?
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I dont think that there should be one. Looking at other screen protectors, they only are
over the screen and are ending on both sides right before the glass gets round. I hope you understand what i am trying to say. The protector wont go completely to the edges. But i am looking forward to that test/review too.
Application: VERY easy to apply. I let it drop on to the phone and it was floating on the phone, letting me make minor adjustments to even out the sides. I followed the install tip of "touching the center of the phone to let the adhesive spread", which actually worked. There is a small <1mm border where the adhesive hasn't fully set. I am hoping that this sets fully over time-otherwise it will attract dust.
Coverage: It covers more than 100% of the active display but leaves about 5% of the Motorola glass uncovered. This is good for me, since I use a Diztronic TPU case, and screen protectors that are too close to the edges end up peeling with TPU covers.
HUGE improvement to image clarity, viewing angle, and feel. The whole phone seems to be higher resolution. 90% reduction in fingerprints/dirt/resistance. I am using 0.1% brightness using Gsam screen dimmer, and it looks so much brighter than before indoors!
Since only one manufacturer brought this XT1080 case to market, I'd have been happy even at a much higher price. I am ordering a few more for spares in case I ever need them and find them discontinued/unavailable.
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Great find, though I am still a bit confused on what this product does.
Is this a screen protector or something else?
How does it make the display look better than the original?
Great find... I've been trying to find tempered glass for my Maxx for months. I ordered one of these for about $6 (dirt cheap!), and am liking it so far. I'm curious, though... Have the edges of your tempered glass adhered yet? Mine has been on for a few days, and the edges are still not grabbing completely. My Maxx lives in a Trident case (Kraken, I think), so the edges of the screen protector are pretty much covered. Just wasn't sure if there was any trick to the application that I missed...
After a week the top and bottom of mine never fully 'seated'. Doesn't affect the viewable part of the the screen but looks kinda crappy. Put the same product on an iPhone 5S and it went on completely correct from the start. Makes me wonder if it was me or the protector.
Since I have several, I took one off and applied a second due to the outer edges not making full contact. The manual refers to letting the 'adhesive spread', however there is no adhesive. It simply clings to the clean phone surface. I placed the first screen protector on the middle of my LCD monitor. totally clear all the way to the edges.
I think the Droid Maxx screen isn't 100% flat, perhaps as a result of the (LACK) of precision that led to both of my XT1080's having a terrible creaking noise on the side.
Despite this nuisance, I like the feel of the glass cover more every time I use it. I'm actually fearful of the Droid Turbo launch now--in case glass covers are not available on launch day.
$95? Presumably the seller jacked up the prices on these.... That's crazy. The privacy version is less than $10.
literally, I think is the best protector
ZAGG ™ (Invisible Shield)
http://goo.gl/kW3JM9
traccdma said:
Application: VERY easy to apply. I let it drop on to the phone and it was floating on the phone, letting me make minor adjustments to even out the sides. I followed the install tip of "touching the center of the phone to let the adhesive spread", which actually worked. There is a small <1mm border where the adhesive hasn't fully set. I am hoping that this sets fully over time-otherwise it will attract dust.
Coverage: It covers more than 100% of the active display but leaves about 5% of the Motorola glass uncovered. This is good for me, since I use a Diztronic TPU case, and screen protectors that are too close to the edges end up peeling with TPU covers.
HUGE improvement to image clarity, viewing angle, and feel. The whole phone seems to be higher resolution. 90% reduction in fingerprints/dirt/resistance. I am using 0.1% brightness using Gsam screen dimmer, and it looks so much brighter than before indoors!
Since only one manufacturer brought this XT1080 case to market, I'd have been happy even at a much higher price. I am ordering a few more for spares in case I ever need them and find them discontinued/unavailable.
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I went through some of the sellers feedback, noticed that some say it is plastic and not glass... I would think it's glass, so just wanted to make sure. Can anyone that purchased from this eBay seller confirm.
Also noticed the price decreased since it's under $6 shipped now.
It is definitely real tempered glass.... When I took my first one off, it took very little to crack it. the bottom layer touching the phone was the only thing keeping the pieces of glass held together at that point.
The XT1080, like the Droid Turbo, Note 4, and IPhone 6, have glass that curves at the edges. These rigid screen protectors don't fully attach at the edges causing a halo effect.
Companies have been revising their Note4 designs to address this but they are basically just making the screen covers smaller with more of the screen uncovered.
This is a review of ZeroLemon Note 4 tempered glass screen protector. http://zerolemon.com/product/zerole...-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-note-4-full-hd/
To be honest, I wasn't planning to create a separate review thread for this tempered glass protector after I confirmed that it has "halo" effect along the edges where it didn't stick to the screen of Note 4. As most of you already aware, Note 4 screen is slightly curved toward the edges and as a result a thicker screen protector, such as tempered glass, will not be able to flex and stick to that part of the screen. As a matter of fact, even some of the film screen protectors have problem with that, and I see some manufacturers pre-cutting them to cover only the display portion of the screen. Hopefully a robust solution will be available soon, but what do we do in a meantime?
I thought I will wait and see until a week after getting my Note 4 I discovered a small hairline scratch on a screen of my brand spanking new phone with Gorilla 3 glass. That quickly changed my mind and I figured to apply Zerolemon tempered glass protector while I'm waiting for a better solution. I didn't buy it and received it as a review sample in exchange for my honest opinion about it. But for $8.99 I think it worth every penny even as a temporary solution. Here is why.
Beside the low price, this is actually high quality tempered glass protector offering a typical 9H hardness rating, rounded edges, high glass clarity like original display, the same touch screen sensitivity for both finger touch and s-pen touch, and oleophobic coating to minimize fingerprints (which actually works quite well). And even so it has the same feeling like an original display glass, it feels less slippery when sliding your finger. The only problem, it doesn't stick to the edges and you can see this so called "halo" effect which is visible only with a black background. I demonstrated in my pictures below how it looks in both cases.
Also, I had no problem using it with my UAG Maverick case where the top of the glass protector doesn't even touch the bumper of the case, and the bottom of the glass protector goes underneath of it. I'm typically very anal about screen protector installation and will not allow a single speck of dust, so halo effect is not acceptable by my standards. But to be honest I had this screen protector since yesterday and totally forgot about those edges while enjoying a bit more of carefree tossing of my phone in the pocket.
Oh, and forgot to mention the most important part - installation took literally less than a minute. I used included alcohol wipe to clean the screen. Then, removed a protective film from a "sticky" part of the glass and laid it down pushing air bubbles out with my thumb after application. Of course, make sure you are working in dust-free area and have you hands washed with soap before starting. Though no specific instruction was included with this protector, if you don't have previous experience, just look up videos on YT.
Here are the pictures.
Unboxing, before install
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After the install
With UAG case installed
With screen on (white and black background)
I have the UAG MAVERICK also and mine went under the case on the top and bottom left corners. I guess it's the way you align it. Either way it's a nice piece of glass but the huge halo and going under the case on the corners I did not like. So I took it off and put the xtreme Spartan on. Smaller than the LG but less halo and doesn't go under case. So I am keeping that one on until something better comes along.
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 4!
Here is the pic I took of mine right after I installed it today. I am, like you, happy with the protector otherwise. The halo is ginormous, even by my standards (I'm not extremely picky) and I was worried maybe my screen curve was more than everybody elses'. But, seeing your, I guess not. The help around the home button, for me, is particularly disconcerting. Anyhow, I'm using it despite the ugly halo, until we can get some curved glass. I do like the fact that it covers almost the whole screen. It's smooth and high quality.
k.babymamma said:
Here is the pic I took of mine right after I installed it today. I am, like you, happy with the protector otherwise. The halo is ginormous, even by my standards (I'm not extremely picky) and I was worried maybe my screen curve was more than everybody elses'. But, seeing your, I guess not. The help around the home button, for me, is particularly disconcerting. Anyhow, I'm using it despite the ugly halo, until we can get some curved glass. I do like the fact that it covers almost the whole screen. It's smooth and high quality.
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That's allot of halo
Sent from the TermiNOTEr 4!
I know,right? Lol I can get it to go out with my finger depresssing, but it comes right back when I lift up my finger. It's even all the way around so maybe my screen is extra curvy?
Wow massive halo my spigen has none think I'll stick to the plastic
k.babymamma said:
Here is the pic I took of mine right after I installed it today. I am, like you, happy with the protector otherwise. The halo is ginormous, even by my standards (I'm not extremely picky) and I was worried maybe my screen curve was more than everybody elses'. But, seeing your, I guess not. The help around the home button, for me, is particularly disconcerting. Anyhow, I'm using it despite the ugly halo, until we can get some curved glass. I do like the fact that it covers almost the whole screen. It's smooth and high quality.
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Holy cow. Mine is nowhere near that size; even vectron has a slightly larger halo than mine. I'm guessing I really just managed to hit the sweet spot, because my halo is pretty thin, and frankly, since my Verus has a lip, I'm not too worried. It is, after all, really just security for if it somehow lands face first, and the edges aren't important if that happens.
I still can't believe they haven't figured out how to deal with the curve, though. If our screen is glass and curved, why can't they manufacture a tempered glass piece that has a slight curve as well? Seems ridiculous to me.
Now, if I can just find a dock that will allow a Verus case....
EDIT: Try putting something very heavy on the front of your phone overnight to see if that might finally make it adhere, for those who have this problem? I know I tried that with my old Note 2, when I accidentally bent a corner up (and yes, apparently it is possible to do so), and so I set a thick glass skull on the corner overnight. It helped quite a bit, actually. It didn't completely go flat, but it definitely lessened the problem.
I know that the user's manual that comes with the Motorola Razr 5g does not recommend the use of a screen protector. Be it as it may, I still think it is a good idea so long as you use the right kind.
First of all, I would not recommend using a liquid screen protector that uses 9h ceramic nano coating. This product ends up putting a thin film on the screen that once it dries, is supposed to be hard like glass.
Second, I would not recommend a plexy type of screen protector that flexes. It simply cannot bend and stretch like the factory screen does.
I do recommend a TPU film type screen protector that can bend, stretch, and has puncture proof (they are hard to pierce as the film will stretch and absorb the shape of the object before tearing apart) properties. The best one I found to date is made by Gobukee.
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Okay, so before using the Gobukee screen protector I had a TPU film screen protector that I purchased on Aliexpress (it arrived first, and was available before stumbling upon the Gobukee product on Amazon). I removed the Aliexpress screen protector and it came right off without putting any undue pressure or damage to the Razr 5G screen. What I disliked about the Aliexpress screen protector was the tacky feel when swiping your finger on it. It kinda grabbed and had some resistance to it. And I didn't realize how cloudy it looked after having installed the Gobukee screen protector as the replacement.
The Gobukee screen protector is far superior in two ways over the Aliexpress screen protector. It feels like the factory screen in that your finger glides effortlessly across the screen. And, it looks much clearer and literally disappears "into" the screen so it feels like it's not even there.
What I also liked about the Gobukee kit is that it comes with everything you need to install the two screen protectors. Sealed wipes, stickies to remove dust, and a a real handy tool to help push out the air bubbles (it has a felt like piece over the edges that touches the screen protector which helps in gliding over the screen protector and not gouging or catching the tpu film when installing).
One caveat or positive attribute, and it is personal for each user. The Gobukee screen protector gives a glass like shine (sheen) to the Razr 5G which makes it look a lot nicer when the screen is off or when looking at a black or dark colored images. But, some may not like the reflection given by the screen protector and may find it a distraction in sun or brightly lit rooms.
Also, I would recommend the following. If you do install a screen protector I would suggest right after installation to place your device under UV light. I have one of those Phonesoap devices that uses UV to sterilize smartphones which helps in the installation process of a screen protector. Second, after installing the screen protector I would leave the phone unfolded for 12 - 24 hours.
Cheers,
LormaD
There were two replies to this thread that are most certainly now deleted. What the hell?
i would be very wary of any kind of additional plastic glued to the flexible display as the difference in expansion / contraction and flex could overpower the glued layers of the oem screen and cause delamination.
That and if removing this protector causes permanent damage to the oem screen then it is effectively useless and I've yet to see any reviews on the removal process. Since these protectors only serve a purpose if you can remove them when damaged and replace with a new one.
LormaD said:
I know that the user's manual that comes with the Motorola Razr 5g does not recommend the use of a screen protector. Be it as it may, I still think it is a good idea so long as you use the right kind.
First of all, I would not recommend using a liquid screen protector that uses 9h ceramic nano coating. This product ends up putting a thin film on the screen that once it dries, is supposed to be hard like glass.
Second, I would not recommend a plexy type of screen protector that flexes. It simply cannot bend and stretch like the factory screen does.
I do recommend a TPU film type screen protector that can bend, stretch, and has puncture proof (they are hard to pierce as the film will stretch and absorb the shape of the object before tearing apart) properties. The best one I found to date is made by Gobukee.
Okay, so before using the Gobukee screen protector I had a TPU film screen protector that I purchased on Aliexpress (it arrived first, and was available before stumbling upon the Gobukee product on Amazon). I removed the Aliexpress screen protector and it came right off without putting any undue pressure or damage to the Razr 5G screen. What I disliked about the Aliexpress screen protector was the tacky feel when swiping your finger on it. It kinda grabbed and had some resistance to it. And I didn't realize how cloudy it looked after having installed the Gobukee screen protector as the replacement.
The Gobukee screen protector is far superior in two ways over the Aliexpress screen protector. It feels like the factory screen in that your finger glides effortlessly across the screen. And, it looks much clearer and literally disappears "into" the screen so it feels like it's not even there.
What I also liked about the Gobukee kit is that it comes with everything you need to install the two screen protectors. Sealed wipes, stickies to remove dust, and a a real handy tool to help push out the air bubbles (it has a felt like piece over the edges that touches the screen protector which helps in gliding over the screen protector and not gouging or catching the tpu film when installing).
One caveat or positive attribute, and it is personal for each user. The Gobukee screen protector gives a glass like shine (sheen) to the Razr 5G which makes it look a lot nicer when the screen is off or when looking at a black or dark colored images. But, some may not like the reflection given by the screen protector and may find it a distraction in sun or brightly lit rooms.
Also, I would recommend the following. If you do install a screen protector I would suggest right after installation to place your device under UV light. I have one of those Phonesoap devices that uses UV to sterilize smartphones which helps in the installation process of a screen protector. Second, after installing the screen protector I would leave the phone unfolded for 12 - 24 hours.
Cheers,
LormaD
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Hello, please, how long you used screen protector? Is your display ok after long time of using screen protector? I want to buy some, but I have concerns about display damage. Thanks!
vangelm said:
Hello, please, how long you used screen protector? Is your display ok after long time of using screen protector? I want to buy some, but I have concerns about display damage. Thanks!
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So I'm on my 3rd Razr 5G. The first one, the one I installed the screen protector worked perfectly (the screen protector part) and kept the screen display on the phone from any possible or physical damage. I was and 100% satisfied. I sold the handset, and after a while I decided to purchase another one (I really missed it).
The second one, I did not install a screen protector (that was a huge mistake) and I purchased an extended warranty. After using the phone for 4 months, the screen developed linear scratches up and down the display (my finger swiping up or down) over time that left the screen with physical damage. I regretted not getting a screen protector. This unit too suffered mechanical failure, and I returned it under warranty. When I receive my new unit, I will re-install a screen protector. This phone is fragile to start with, I did not experience one single drawback by not using a screen protector.
Cheers,