It looks like the phone might finally be releasing soon, so I am about to buy a screen protector. There are a few kinds out on the market right now, so I am curious about what other people are getting, or have had experience with in the past.
These are a few that I have seen so far. The prices posted are from the products main website, and may be cheaper or even more expensive from other sources.
Ghost Armor - $14.99
http://www.ghost-armor.com/HTC/Thunderbolt.html
Boxwave (Anti-Glare) - $12.95
http://www.boxwave.com/products/cleartouch/cleartouch-screen-protector-htc-thunderbolt_4286.htm
Boxwave (Crystal) - $12.95
http://www.boxwave.com/products/cleartouchcrystal/cleartouch-crystal-screen-protector-htc-thunderbolt_4286.htm
ZAGG invisibleSHIELD - $14.99
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-thunderbolt-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Skinomi TechSkin - $11.95
http://www.skinomi.com/htc-thunderbolt-screen-protector.html
Seidio Ultimate Screen Guard (Crystal Clear) - $9.95
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/spm1htmec.htm
Steinheil Ultra Series ( Ultra Crystal, Ultra Fine, or Ultra Oleophobic) - $13.99
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/htc/thunderbolt/sgp-htc-thunderbol-t-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
I know there are some cheap screen protectors on ebay, but when the phone costs this much I don't mind paying a few bucks extra to get better quality.
My current phone has a matte screen protector, but there is a loss in screen quality, so with the new phone I am going to try to avoid the matte, even though I HATE fingerprints.
I put a ZAGG invisibleSHIELD on my iPad, and I'm not really impressed with it. I guess it is doing it's job. I don't care for the texture, fingers don't slide easy, and you can definitely tell there is a screen protector on there. It looks like the Skinomi TechSkin is a very similar product, they even have a picture of the film being poked with a ball point been, just like ZAGG does.
Does anyone have any input on these, or maybe another brand to consider? I know another user posted some info on the Steinheil products, and I am considering trying the Ultra Crystal.
Try out ghost armor. I have it on my phone and it has a better feel than those invisible shields. You can barely tell its there.
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I added it to the line up. Does it have the orange peel texture/look like the invisibleSHIELD?
Steinheil. You'll never buy anything else again.
Lil
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ghostarmor is too much you can find the same thing on ebay for $5 bucks shipped.
the zagg covers get sticky if your hands are a little sweaty.. but they are prectically indestructible... I found it so much of a hassle that I took it off and went with the plain plastic ones that vzw sells even though I have to change them every few months
I ordered some of the steinheil ones, but I am going to buy the verizon ones until they get here. I can see which ones I like better.
You can add Boxwave to that list. I prefer them to any of the others I've tried on my Inc (liked the BW Crystals better than the Steinhills).
Crystal (I prefer these over any others)
ClearTouch Anti-Glare
The ghost armor, I have not seen any orange peel on it.
And the ghost armor is the same price as the invisi shield.
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How about this
$4 bucks for invisible shield type
http://www.amazon.com/KlearKare-Inv...sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1300428555&sr=8-2
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You can add Boxwave to that list. I prefer them to any of the others I've tried on my Inc (liked the BW Crystals better than the Steinhills).
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+1 for Boxwave. Their antiglare is the best I've tried and I've tried Verizon's brand, Steinheil, and Seidio. It does pixelate the the screen a bit but it's far more transparent than the others and it feels terrific.
Just bought a ultra crystal (steinheil) on ebay, interestingly enough its cheaper then direct from them (13.99 + free shipping vs 13.99 + $2.40 shipping)
You can get free shipping through the sgpstore ebay store.
Previously, I've sworn by the Invisshield, but as mentioned, I'm not a fan of the texture on it. I've placed an order for the steinheil, and I'll let you all know once that and my phone show up
my friend gave me a 3-pack of verizon branded screen protectors with my tbolt purchase, he said consider it free on my employee discount or something
anyway, he put one on for me and it feels like there's not even a screen protector on it but i can still see it, no idea on how protective it really is tho...
My favorite is this "Remove before use" brand I'm currently using
I ordered a $1.14 "cheapo-tek" from amazon and will report back with my mediocre results early next week
I assume it's just the same bulk material most of these use.
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Picked up an SGP ultra fine. Looks pretty good, fits perfectly.
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Picked up an SGP ultra fine. Looks pretty good, fits perfectly.
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Do you know the difference between the Ultra Fine and Ultra Clear?
I wonder if anyone has tried the Ultra Oleophobic?
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What makes it 'ultra'?
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SGP labels all of them "Ultra":
Ultra Crystal - Clarity
Ultra Fine - Fingerprint reduction
Ultra Oleophobic - Oil resistant
Their marketing doesn't matter much to me, I've just had really good experience with them in the past.
Here is my experience on the whole deal. In the past I tested all kinds of covers full body, really good ones, and cheap. With my last incredible i decided to try none. I even dug into the screen with scissors and a fork just to test. Nothing no scratches. Also not like one of those lite scratch tests on youtube. I used some force. Now I'm not saying go test it just that the new glass they use is quite durable. Over the year that I used the phone i never got any scratches. My advice would be to save the money get a cheap regular screen protector if you have to or none at all. If you are really accident proned get an otterbox. Just don't waste all the time and money i did researching and trying all the screen protectors.
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Hello everyone,
I was just wondering what the best screen protector is for the TB? I've heard much about Steinheil, but was wondering if there's any other recommendations people have. Is Steinheil worth the price?
daniel178 said:
Hello everyone,
I was just wondering what the best screen protector is for the TB? I've heard much about Steinheil, but was wondering if there's any other recommendations people have. Is Steinheil worth the price?
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Steinheil all the way,if you order it off there ebay store, free shipping.
I like realook. They're like $10.99 shipped off amazon. I get mine a couple days. I've had them on all my devices. Smooth as glass.
You are just opening a can of worms here. Until there is a accurate study of all Screen Protectors from various categories, there is no such thing s BEST. But there are certainly plenty of crappy ones.
I did not use a screen protector for my Eris, but I decided to purchase Steinheil after many praises from the net. But there are plenty of options that are "BEST".
i honestly like the crappy ones i got from amazon, 3-pack for under $2 shipped
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I have the Seidio one. I like it. It's smooth and not sticky
I also went with Steinheil, I've used them in the past as well.
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I use Ghost Amour
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I use the Zagg screen protector
I used Zagg screen protectors on my old moto droid, good product, not really fun to install, lifetime warranty, price around $20 shipped.
I've used both Seidio and Steinheil now, and i can safely say my favorite is the Steinheil Ultra Fine Antifingerprint screen protector.
Varelse (or anyone),
Are the Steinheils the "dry application" type? I'd rather that than messing around with liquids and solutions...
Yes, the Steinheil is a dry application.
Here is a video on an install.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hX0cra9-rAY&feature=player_embedded
+1 for ghost armor. Great feel, not tacky. Plus a lifetime warranty, even if you change devices. Just bring in the old one and they will switch to the new device. Just pay for the $5 install. I just did that with my HD2 to my Tbolt. Can't beat that.
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+1 for ghost armor. Great feel, not tacky. Plus a lifetime warranty, even if you change devices. Just bring in the old one and they will switch to the new device. Just pay for the $5 install. I just did that with my HD2 to my Tbolt. Can't beat that.
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take it where, I would love to have this?, does this include if I have to go through 300 TBs?
I don't get why Seidio charges 5.90 to ship the 2 pack out, how much does an envelope and a stamp cost?? crooks, I'll check out Steinhall & ebay free shipping like previous poster said
I prefer the seidio protectors for my devices
I love the Ghost Armor ones. They offer a full coverage for both the regular battery and the extended. With the modifications were having to do to the cases for them to fit, it helps.
SGP are probably the clearest and most glass feeling. I have a full Phantom skinz right now but if the screen part comes off I'll get a sgp.
OK, one more question:
do the Steinheils cover the bottom section keys (home, menu, back, search, buttons)?
Are there any matte type screen protectors out there for the Tbolt yet? I got the invisi shield by zagg and I love it but I would love a matte screen protector.
Hello,
Do you recommend Belkin Anti-Glare Screen protector for SGS2? (if you have used it) If not, which screen protector do you recommend? The most important thing for me: It nearly shouldn't have any affect on touch screen sensitivity.
Thanks.
You see im in the camp of whats the point of a screen protector, adding another layer to screen. I just use a cheap clam flip case to keep the screen safe. Only just had S2 but never had a screen protector on my sgs for over year and never got a mark on it
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Getting a 3M Estoc+ on Monday. These are available on GMarket's website. I'll let you know how it is on Monday ;-)
xstarbuckx said:
You see im in the camp of whats the point of a screen protector, adding another layer to screen. I just use a cheap clam flip case to keep the screen safe. Only just had S2 but never had a screen protector on my sgs for over year and never got a mark on it
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I'm using a basic silicon case. Flip cases are protecting well but having a flap hanging around while using the phone is a little bit annoying for me. I want to use it because, Gorilla Glass screen is just scratch resistant, not scratch-proof. There are many people reporting scratches after just daily use. Also Anti-Glare films making the screen easier to slide, especially in games like Fruit Ninja
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Getting a 3M Estoc+ on Monday. These are available on GMarket's website. I'll let you know how it is on Monday ;-)
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OK, I will be glad if you let me know about it. It looks fine. But I couldn't find any local online shop selling Estoc protectors. So, i think I'm going to buy this one tomorrow:
http://www.vatanbilgisayar.com/belkin-f8m138eb-samsung-galaxy-s2-anti-glare-ekran-koruyucu/productdetails.aspx?I_ID=58464
http://www.belkin.com/uk/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=604828
I will write about it.
I have tried the SGP ultra oleophobic, and this worked well for 2 weeks, but after that it would start to attract oil, ... the opposite of what it was supposed to do, the plus side is that it doesn't have tint and the screen looks good. I am now going to try the Halo screen protector. Let us know how you screen protector turns out.
I really like the one that comes with the otterbox for the S2.
it's easy to put on and fits perfectly!
hope this helps
Definitely Zagg invisibleSHIELD.
I couldn't find them locally either. GMarket was the only place I could find them online, I split the cost of shipping with a few other people from XDA.
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OK, I will be glad if you let me know about it. It looks fine. But I couldn't find any local online shop selling Estoc protectors. So, i think I'm going to buy this one tomorrow:
I will write about it.
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Definitely Zagg invisibleSHIELD.
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Phantomskinz
You get 2,unlike zagg.
It also is much smoother, no orange peel & is not tacky unlike zagg products.
But zagg is still a very good product in my opinion.
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i recommend any SGP screen protector
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s2/sgp-samsung-galaxy-s2-screen-protector-series.html
im using the ultra crystal... very clear though fingerprints are visible at times
zagg is a good brand/product ... but the invisible shield, like chrisjcks said, is not smooth which affect the touch response cause of that tacky feel of it
Received the 3M Estoc screen protector today. It's quite solid, and enables you to 'buff out' minor scratches & dings on the protector. This is due to a coating on the protector itself that obviously wears away over a period of time. It comes with a 49873 page encyclopedia with instructions on how to fit (due to having instructions in 192 different languages). The package contains the protector itself, a microfibre cleaning cloth, a cardboard thingy to smooth out the bubbles when you fit the protector and a few dust removal stickers.
Fitting was no more difficult or different to any other screen protector, just a case of making sure the screen is perfectly clean/free of dust, then slowly/carefully applying it to the screen & smoothing out the bubbles as you go.
This is a good protector if you're using a bumper case & don't have your screen covered, it will easily handle being in a pocket with other items & should protect the screen quite well. It will probably last at least a couple of months (maybe more, depending on how rough you are with your phone) if you use your phone like this. As I use a flip case, it will probably be good for much longer than this, as the face of the phone won't be exposed to the lining of pockets, keys, loose change, etc, etc.
Now to the question of value. Is it worth the ~$25 or so ? Compared to the $15 protector I had on my phone previously, and given I use a flip case which protects the screen anyways, probably not. I doubt I'll be spending another $25 on one of these when it comes time to get a new screen protector.
But if you're someone who uses bumper cases/etc & likes having a 'nudie' screen, I'd definitely recommend these. Obviously if you only order one from GMarket the shipping will make it a fairly expensive exercise, but you could always order more than one/some other stuff from that site, or find someone on XDA to go dutch on the postage who lives in your country like I did (thanks to Victaaaa for same )
The Zagg invisibleSHIELD is the best in my opinion, uses a fluid that facilitates the placement may be withdrawn and placed if things do not go well the first time, this has the orange peel effect but this in no way affects the image or touch . I used it in the first SGS for 1 year and now I'm using it in SGSll about 8 months.
i recommend sgp ultra crystal too...i am using for 5 months and i have no problem at all...fully satisfied.
Thanks for all recommendations. I couldn't have any time to buy one yet; but I hope I'm going to buy this weekend from a store near here. I'm going to buy Belkin, if I can't find it I will prefer SGP or Zagg.
xstarbuckx said:
You see im in the camp of whats the point of a screen protector, adding another layer to screen. I just use a cheap clam flip case to keep the screen safe. Only just had S2 but never had a screen protector on my sgs for over year and never got a mark on it
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I have had my S2 since last June never had a screen protector and still as good as new
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SGP
I use SGP Ultra Crystal and so far so good.
Zagg is probably the worse of all of them because of its tacky-ness. Also its scratch healing properties wear off after a month or so. The best is the 3M Estoc+ followed by SGP or RG Japan.
sgp ultra, solid choice in my opinion.. can't go wrong
I recommend SGP ultra crystal film or 3M estoc
This looks pretty interesting. I pre-ordered mine today. I'll report back when I get it in a couple of weeks.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...creen-protector-steinheil-curved-crystal.html
If it works as advertised, I think we now have a viable solution for all curved screens.
NICE FIND... PreOrdered 2 of them.
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I saw this last night on their site... looks promising
Just got my SGP Ultra Nano Optics today for my GS3....I had the SGP ultra oleophobic for my One X which was perfect, couldn't see it was on and couldn't feel it was on.
I'm bummed on the SGP Ultra Nano Optics though! It feels like one of those holographic cards that makes the squakey noise when you rub your finger on it...feels NOTHING like glass like my last SGP protector! hopefully they let me return it as it stated there was no tactile difference but there is a huge one.
Also hoping that this one is more like their other screen protectors that feel like glass!
I just installed the NANO and it was a painless installation. Although cut smaller than the screen it is hardly noticeable as it is really Ultra Clear. If you don't look for the edges you will not notice. I also really sticks well along the edges too. The surface becomes slippery with use. I am happy with this one. No orange peel effect.
Awesome that they're bringing the Crystal line back with a built-in curve that won't peel up! Glad I didn't buy the Ultra Nano right away after I returned my discontinued Ultra Crystal (non-curved).
Might just order this to replace my $0.99 skinomi, since the skinomi tends to peel up a bit at the edges where the TPU case meets it, and makes it huge hassle to change cases.
Definitely considering this over any of Zagg's offerings. I assume this only ships with a single protector?
Also not a deal killer but does SGP charge your card immediate or not until orders ship?
FYI: They are offering this protector in their eBay store for the same price WITH free shipping. Some preorder with 1-2 weeks for delivery.
SEARCH in eBay: SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S3 Screen Protector Steinheil Curved Crystal
o2man98 said:
FYI: They are offering this protector in their eBay store for the same price WITH free shipping. Some preorder with 1-2 weeks for delivery.
SEARCH in eBay: SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy S3 Screen Protector Steinheil Curved Crystal
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Better be careful. I'm not sure it's "them". The one I bought was from an authorized reseller and had free shipping.
I emailed SGP to ask them about exchanging the nano for the curved and they said no, because I didn't buy directly from them.
The auction was worked a little tricky to make it look like it was indeed them, but they did have an authorized dealer icon too.
... waiting to see if the adhesive is strong enough to not lift up with my diztronic tpu case... Once that is confirmed I will be all over this
..... And just like that. They already raised the price $2 and its not even out yet... WTF? Still will probably get it if they are the only option but just bummed to see a price bump already
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irock1985 said:
..... And just like that. They already raised the price $2 and its not even out yet... WTF? Still will probably get it if they are the only option but just bummed to see a price bump already
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Damn. You're right. I didn't pull the trigger yesterday, because I figured I'd wait until it hit Amazon at a better price anyway.
http://cretouch.com/spigen-samsung-...eil-curved-crystal-curved-crystal-p-2559.html
13.99 here with free shipping.
pdubcramp said:
http://cretouch.com/spigen-samsung-...eil-curved-crystal-curved-crystal-p-2559.html
13.99 here with free shipping.
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thanks, just ordered 1:victory:
A tight fitting hard case will rip that right off.
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irock1985 said:
..... And just like that. They already raised the price $2 and its not even out yet... WTF? Still will probably get it if they are the only option but just bummed to see a price bump already
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Have to say that's a pretty ****ty thing to do, ESPECIALLY considering it's a pre-order...
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A tight fitting hard case will rip that right off.
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That's why I'm perfectly happy with the Ultra Nano.
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That's why I'm perfectly happy with the Ultra Nano.
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I'll report back. I have the Ultra Nano on now. Unless the Curved Crystal is much thicker than the Nano, I don't think using my Rock case with it will be problematic.
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I'll report back. I have the Ultra Nano on now. Unless the Curved Crystal is much thicker than the Nano, I don't think using my Rock case with it will be problematic.
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you shouldn't have a problem with the Rock case. i'm holding off on this until i receive my PixelSkin HD. if i don't like it then i plan on getting the Rock case and i'll get this screen protector to cover the entire front.
Had the issue with my Realook screen protector with the Cruzerlite case lifting up the edges. Decided to just take off the film and go without for the time being. I may pick this up though, looks nice.
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My Samsung Epic 4g took a turn for the worst as I dropped it, the screen shattered among other things, so I'm moving on to the Epic 4G touch.
I have a set list of what I plan to buy for the phone, as of reviews and such.
Case:
TPU-Case
Screen Protector:
SPG Stenheil Ultra Crystal
I can't seem to find anywhere where to buy this screen protector, I know Steinheil ultra crystal was the way to go back for my original epic, unless anyone has other suggestions, know where I can buy it?
I'm planning on using a thin and durable case for it, I was thinking of a slim extended battery (To not add bulk to the phone) but I'm not sure how much that'd be worth it.
Also, what is everyone else using? How are they working out?
I plan on eventually developing with this phone but this time I'm getting protection instead of using a bare naked Epic 4g to begin with
I've got the Trident Aegis case for this phone as it's one of the slimmer silicon / hard case hybrids and the blue one was on sale for $15 on Amazon (the black, green and red ones were $20 ish, and the camo ones were over $30 for some reason). It adds a bit of bulk but the way the silicon sticks out the middle of the back actually helps give better grip on the phone so even though its bigger, its easier to use one handed than the bare phone (I have small hands and it was hard to reach the upper left corner with my thumb while holding the phone in my right hand). The plastic portion has a nice texture (not glossy) and overall is a nice case. All four corners have exposed silicon for shock absorption.
I wasn't a big fan of the cheap clear screen protector that came with it, so I ordered some anti-glare protectors (also cheap). Many people don't like them as they detract from the sharpness of the display, but I think the protection, smooth feel (no sticking as you try to swipe, etc), anti-glare, and anti-fingerprint properties are well worth it.
Edit: I'll be able to review the fitment of a basic TPU case as well next week as my wife just ordered one.
I think these are what you're looking for:
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Samsung-G...59197&sr=8-1&keywords=epic+4g+touch+steinheil
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Samsung-Protector-Steinheil-Oleophobic/dp/B005O4W3PM/ref=pd_sim_cps_4
I'm using the USA-Gear Impact case on Amazon with the kickstand. Kickstand is awesome, case is not too sturdy but it's strong enough for light drops, etc.
I'm not using the Steinheil (13 bucks for a screen protector?) because even though it's probably amazing it's too overpriced imo... I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/GreatShield-S...r=8-2&keywords=epic+4g+touch+screen+protector and it's been fine for me so far
As for anti-glare ones (matte), I liked them at first, but after a while I did notice the quality of the display to be hindered by the anti-glare. It's a matter of preference; matte protectors do offer some decent anti-fingerprint tech
I have 2 tpu cases, a Trident Aegis and a Casemate tough. The Casemate is by far my favorite case. It offers good protection while being compact and lightweight. Also has a nice texture. And yes Steinheil is the best screen protector. I have tried multiple dry and wet application and was never happy. I got mine on ebay same with case.
I have a friend with one of the clear tpu cases for his att Galaxy S2, it seemed somewhat of a good quality case especially for the price.
I plan on getting the white epic 4g touch and the Ultra Clear by SGP as I feel as if it'll keep the originality of the phone the most.
I have the ultra crystal.. it attracts a lot of fingerprints.. looks phenomenal once you wipe off the fingerprints though
I gave my son my old e4gt. I bought him a trident kracken. Its a really nice case and comes with a nice screen protector
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What screen protectors are you guys going with? I'll throw some links up for people to reference which ones are out there.
I'm debating which one I'm going to be going with, I'm really considering going with the GLAR.tR SLIM Premium by Spigen.
Spigen
GLAS.tR SLIM Premium: http://www.spigen.com/brands/google...ctor-glas-tr-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
GLAS.t SLIM Premium: http://www.spigen.com/brands/google...ector-glas-t-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
Steinheil: http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-5/nexus-5-screen-protector-steinheil.html
Xtreme Guard
Front & Back: http://www.xtremeguard.com/LG-Google-Nexus-5-Screen-Protectors-p/lg-nexus-5-screen-protector.htm
Zagg
High-Definition: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/lg-nexus-5-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields/8416
MediaDevil
Magicscreen Invisible: http://mediadevil.com/us/magicscreen-clear-edition-google-lg-nexus-5.html
Magicscreen Anti-Glare: http://mediadevil.com/us/magicscreen-matte-clear-edition-google-nexus-5.html
iSmooth
HD Ultra Clear: http://ismooth.com/collections/screen-protectors/products/nexus-5-hd-ultra-clear-screen-protector
SuperShieldz
HD Clear: http://www.amazon.com/SUPERSHIELDZ-...908&sr=8-12&keywords=nexus+5+screen+protector
Hyperion
Premium HD: http://www.amazon.com/Hyperion-Defi...908&sr=8-13&keywords=nexus+5+screen+protector
i-Blason
HD Clear: http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Prot...908&sr=8-14&keywords=nexus+5+screen+protector
Skinomi
TechSkin: http://www.skinomi.com/sk14428-google-nexus-5-screen-protector.html
amFilm:
HD Premium: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...1807&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+5+screen+protector
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Was considering the tR SLIM, but decided it's too expensive to spend on one screen protector. The plastic ones work fine, the one I've got on my current phone has been perfect, no air bubbles or anything, so I think I'll stick with one of those.
I'm in the UK though, and the only Spigen plastic screen protector on Amazon or eBay I can find is the Crystal one, not Ultra Crystal or Steinheil or whatever it's called. Does anyone know what the difference is? Also has anyone in the UK got a recommendation for a plastic screen protector for the N5 from a known brand, not one of the cheap eBay ones?
DanP47 said:
Was considering the tR SLIM, but decided it's too expensive to spend on one screen protector. The plastic ones work fine, the one I've got on my current phone has been perfect, no air bubbles or anything, so I think I'll stick with one of those.
I'm in the UK though, and the only Spigen plastic screen protector on Amazon or eBay I can find is the Crystal one, not Ultra Crystal or Steinheil or whatever it's called. Does anyone know what the difference is? Also has anyone in the UK got a recommendation for a plastic screen protector for the N5 from a known brand, not one of the cheap eBay ones?
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Ultra-Crystal Steinheil from Spigen since it came with the case from Spigen I got off Amazon. I'll share my thoughts once I get it, it's due to come in the same day as my phone(which should be September 7th).
I have the ultra clear on my n4 and had it on my gs3. I love them, and have already ordered the ultra for my n5.
I am thinking about a glas.t though.
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Not too long ago, Stack Social did a group buy of sorts for the nee iphone 5.
The deal was for:
iPhone 5S / 5 Case Tough Armor Protection Kit
FOR PROTECTION KIT 1
Screen Protector GLAS.t Slim - $29.99
FOR PROTECTION KIT 2
Screen Protector Steinheil [Ultra Crystal] - $13.99
Select Color
Smooth Black
All for the amazingly low price of $36.99
This would be great if they could do the same for the Nexus 5. I really like that GLAS.t.R and would love it on the N5. I ride a lot on my bike and stuff it in the back pocket of my jersey as well as putting the phones i have in my pocket. I dont want the screen scratched. I dont care how good Gorilla Glass 3 is, I know through daily use I'm sure I would end up scratching it.
I've been using Nexus 4 w/o a protector since the beginning, zero scratches here.
I keep my phone in a leather pouch.
CDeviant said:
I've been using Nexus 4 w/o a protector since the beginning, zero scratches here.
I keep my phone in a leather pouch.
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You don't buy screen protectors for scratch protection as much as you do for minimizing the visibility of fingerprints. The N4 screen requires constant cleaning without it.
Psilocin said:
You don't buy screen protectors for scratch protection as much as you do for minimizing the visibility of fingerprints. The N4 screen requires constant cleaning without it.
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I have noticed that screen protectors do help this more than one might assume.
Do these come with a cut out for the light sensor on the right? I bought some cheap ones for my N4 and I had to cut the corner off for the sensor to work properly.
I orderd the glastr tempered glass protector. I have one on my Note 3, and it makes the screen feel like there is nothing on it (just as smooth as regular glass screen) whereas a plastic protecter is never a smooth.
I've used the Xtremeguard on 3 of my devices. It is a wet-application protector. I've found them to be quite good!
Currently, you get 80% off when you use the SPOOK80 coupon code on their website.
Just ordered the Spigen SGP Glas.tr screen protector.
I'm definitely, eventually, going to get the GLAS.tR SLIM Premium Tempered Glass screen protector. Once it goes on sale for less than $30, that is
Is it really worth it to spend $30 for a glass screen protector or is this just for a peace of mind?
mediadevil forever
had it on all my phones/tablets and i love those screen protectors... pre-ordered for nexus 5, ships November 18th... 8£ -> a pair of screens!
harlemexplosion12 said:
Is it really worth it to spend $30 for a glass screen protector or is this just for a peace of mind?
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No finger drag from friction, oleophobic coating, and actual impact protection. I've never understood the mentality of, "Hey, I'm not going to spend more than $3 to protect the glass screen of this $400-800 device! That's too damned much!"
What is the difference between the GLAS.tR and the GLAS.t?
Lawliet said:
What is the difference between the GLAS.tR and the GLAS.t?
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Higher-rated hardness for scratch resistance and rounded edges on the protector itself to make it fit better with cases.
I have the zagg protector on mine just because they were the only ones available today in the shop and I have used them in the past
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Lawliet said:
What is the difference between the GLAS.tR and the GLAS.t?
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Glas.tR has rounded edges for a better feel on the device better impact dissipation both are rated at 8-9h hardness. The Glas.tR is also about 0.16mm thicker than the Glas.t so it will marginally make your device heavier otherwise the two are the same.
more information on the Spigen website. personally i'm going to wait til i see a review on one over the other but right now im leaning towards the Glas.tR
hope this helps.
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