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Took three tries and a slight trim of the long edge, but 3 ANTI GLARE Screen LCD for Samsung Captivate Galaxy S off ebay gave me what I want: a bubble free matte screen installation. item #380262378182.
Thanks I going to order from ebay
You don't NEED a screen protector.
The Samsung Galaxy S has Gorilla Glass from Corning.
Check a torture test here (on a Dell Streak, which I also have - but it has the same glass) and tell me if you really need a lousy plastic sheet on your beautiful screen.
Check out the gorilla glass website. The got a pictireo of a gorilla with its arse up in the air kissing a pane of glass LOLS
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FWIW, My phone hangs out in my pocket all day, every day, with keys and loose change etc. I have zero scratches on the glass and the naked glass feels much better than any screen protector IMHO.
Don't get yourself all worked up over choosing the "right" screen protector. Just buy the 3 pack from at&t and call it good
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Steinheil protectors are fantastic -- only ones I've found that don't leave smudges and fingerprints all over. (They do dull the screen a bit, but since the amoled screen is too bright to begin with, that's not a problem IMO.)
ninjuh said:
Don't get yourself all worked up over choosing the "right" screen protector. Just buy the 3 pack from at&t and call it good
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itsjustaphone said:
FWIW, My phone hangs out in my pocket all day, every day, with keys and loose change etc. I have zero scratches on the glass and the naked glass feels much better than any screen protector IMHO.
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Look at it in the sun at an angle so it reflects the sun off the screen, you will see lots of micro scratches. This is on both our captivates. Sure, they're not "SCRATCHES" like the usually unsightly ones, they are just micro, or super thin.
Just because it can handle an impact doesn't mean it's scratch resistant. Personally have used the Phantom Skinz protector in the past and am currently using the Realook protector now. If you like the slight rubbery feel of the "skinz" type of protector you have plenty of options. I used the Phantom Skinz because it seemed to have the least orange peel look. After exchanging my captivate for another one (I had the random shut down issue) I used the Realooks static style screen protector. I prefer this one since it's almost nake glass feeling and I can totally say it can take a decent scratch. I got a nice dent from a fall off my desk onto a barbell that dented my chasis and also nicked the screen protector but no scratches. Best thing is you get 2 so if one gets farked you still have a spare. Best screen protector is one you will use and be happy with.
It still scratches even with the Gorilla Glass. Not big scratches, but they are visible at certain angles - it may or may not bother you.
I've used two types, SGP and Realook. Both are highly regarded, and from my experience SGP doesn't have any rainbow effect like Realook, but Realook has a much more natural feel. Both are excellent.
i took off my screen protector a couple months ago and i sometimes regret it. theres a few scratches on the screen but you cant really see them unless you hold the phone at a specific angle in the light. it doesnt really bother me that much. it is kind of annoying having to clean the fingerprints though.
I have invisishield its great only paid twenty for it with a lifetime warranty you I've had mine for about 4 months and it has yet to get a scratch and I even took a knife and scraped it across the screen surely no scratches but in the end I guess it is all up preference
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Dont mean to hi jack the thread but is there a way to clean a screen protector? I was installing mine and it slipped out of my hand. I have tried using scotch tape to the debris off of it but I cant get all of it. Any ideas????
Invisishield
I've had the Invisishield on my phone since late August. I just recently had to exchange that under warranty and the Invisishield removed easily and installed easily on the new phone, no air pockets at all. Still looks like the day I bought it.
jfuq20 said:
I have invisishield its great only paid twenty for it with a lifetime warranty you I've had mine for about 4 months and it has yet to get a scratch and I even took a knife and scraped it across the screen surely no scratches but in the end I guess it is all up preference
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possible one of the WORST things to put on a phone's screen. Especially a touch screen phone with one of the best glass and screens.
The invisishield and all others LIKE IT offer nothing but horrible viewing and use. The cover often resists your fingers movements, your fingers often drag on it and the smoothness of glass is all gone and replaced by a crappy rubbery and not to mention GRAINY protector.
Surprisingly, the only thing close to being clear, and smooth is the cheap stuff on ebay. I've used them and they offer great protection and are cheap enough to change out every month. I no longer use one.
for what its worth I got the BodyGuardz protectors when they were on thanks giving sale.
It does not feel like the glass, given, but i almost feel like i like that it gives just a little resistance to my touch. it does have the slightest orange peel effect but you can only see it if its off and at an angle.
Its not perfect, but I like it especially since I have a bit of OCD and it would drive me crazy if i got the smallest scratch on the screen. This gives me piece of mind.
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for what its worth I got the BodyGuardz protectors when they were on thanks giving sale.
It does not feel like the glass, given, but i almost feel like i like that it gives just a little resistance to my touch. it does have the slightest orange peel effect but you can only see it if its off and at an angle.
Its not perfect, but I like it especially since I have a bit of OCD and it would drive me crazy if i got the smallest scratch on the screen. This gives me piece of mind.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/3pcs-Clear-LCD-...218142?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5add8f621e
you're better of with these. They're clear and dont have the resistance you feel with other rubbery protectors. I'd use the ebays ones before anything else, especially if you are OCD.
At $1.57 for 3, you can change it every month if you want, but I've had good luck with them in the past.
I got gadgetshieldz they cost around $6 for full body protection. Worked for me, they are quite nice easy to install and quite good in performance. A word of caution though the it took 20 days for it to get to me in Canada.
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For it's price (best bang for buck), what's the best screen guard for protection and not altering the screen lighting view.
If you are one of the users who switched from one to another, please post your feedback and experience! Helps a lot! Also if you know the major negatives of certain products, please post!
I was initially looking at generic, cheaper ones (after all its just a piece of plastic) but read around that it might not be wise. Is there really that big of a difference to justify more expensive ones?
Thanks!
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For it's price (best bang for buck), what's the best screen guard for protection and not altering the screen lighting view.
If you are one of the users who switched from one to another, please post your feedback and experience! Helps a lot! Also if you know the major negatives of certain products, please post!
I was initially looking at generic, cheaper ones (after all its just a piece of plastic) but read around that it might not be wise. Is there really that big of a difference to justify more expensive ones?
Thanks!
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Real Look SS best screen protector ever. U canteen even tell if its on your device or not. Its only 10bucks n comes in nice pkg.
2screwn protector,cleaning cloth,manauls, alcohol to clean ur device, and piece oof tape to get rid of remainning dusts.
Made In korea. Awesome quality. Ordered it from amazon got it in 3 business days
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I decided to go with the Realook case after reading all the great reviews.
OP, if you decide to buy that one. Here's a 10% off code that you can use on amazon. It brought down my price to $9.89 w/ free shipping.
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I have the "Full Body" Ghost Armor for my Vibrant and I love the body protection. The screen protector by Ghost Armor wasn't really what I was looking for, albeit the body protection is Top-Notch from using the invisible shield, since it offers corner protection. I would stay away from ghost armor and invisible shield, since they both have that orange peel effect, while the ghost armor has less of it. I'm looking into the SGP Steinheil, since it has many rave reviews. Though I can't comment on how well it truly does perform though, since I have not used the product yet.
what's the best matte style screen protector? too bad realook doesnt make a matte version. I have the regular "anti fingerprint" one and it still glares and fingerprints. The matte one that apple made when i had an iphone was amazing, too bad I cant find a similiar quality one for the Vibrant =(
have ghost armor and I notice no orange peel effect and have been using it for several months. I didnt care for the full body protection as i always felt the edges of the armor and it annoyed the hell out of me. So I just kept the screen protection and removed everything else.
whats the difference btween zagg and real look
Real look
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Idk about zigzag but real look is so clear that u can't even tell if its on ur device or not. No rainbow Orange peel effect
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Maybe I'm just lucky, but I'm using a Zagg screen protector, and notice no orange peel effect. I never really notice it's there.
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i use the ishield (not the zagg one but similar) and its awesome. pulled it off my old phone, put it on my new one, still looks fantastic. best protector i have ever used, only ever needed the one.
I decided to go with the reallook, because of the overwhelming vote. I would agree and love this screen protector, more than the last. This post was a ton of help, thanks!
That realook looks awesome but right now I'm currently using a generic one from ebay. I got it for $1.70 shipped and it's really great! You get 3 protectors inside the package with a small cleaning cloth.
I'm quite picky about screen protectors, I don't like the sticky ones that makes me hard to scroll down the screen or if it makes my screen dimmer (anti-glare). I usually prefer a clear, scratch resistant, smooth feeling, and easy to install screen protector. And gues what? Three screen protectors for $1.70, this thing really did the job well! Can't beat that!
did the generic ones offer the same look and glare protection as realook?
^I havn't tried the realook yet but I'm pretty sure that you'll be satisfied with this one that I'm using right now. I can't post the link cause I have less than 8 post but I'll try to send it to you via PM.
Realook...I had the T-Mobile one, Clearfreak, and some cheap store brand. The t-mobile screen I don't like at all because it distorts the screen and it also doesn't fit the entire screen. The store brand (don't remember what it was) was too hard to apply and had too much finger drag. The clearfreak was cool, but had too much finger drag/grip, and had a rubbery quality. It also picked up scratches because of the depth of whatever material it uses. Obviously protects your screen well, but I just didn't love the feel and it was occasionally tough to swype. The realook is the easiest one to apply (no soap and water), you can get it to go on with no bubbles where I could not get the bubbles out of the other ones, you can remove it, clean it, and put it back on very easily, and you would never know it was on your phone. I think realook takes this by miles, at least for me. Well worth it.
how does realook apply? because if you can peel and clean and reput it back on, it must be some special method to put it on
i bought a generic screen protector off ebay... it came with my case for under 6 bucks CAD it was for a i9000... works just fine except there is wierd hole that opens up between the haptic keys .. no orange peel & ive had it for 6 months.
Realook is the best. I had tried other screen protector but they all have that weird residue and feeling on the screen protector. I can't even tell that I have a screen protector with Realook. Best screen protector by far!
I bought the Realook based on what I have seen on this forum. It's great. It beats every screen protector I've tried. It's very easy to apply. It looks and feels like it's not even there.
Thanks!
Has anyone found a matte screen protector of a decent quality? I'd love to get my hands on one.
Clarivue has a nice one.
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Ill never use any other screen protector. SGP is the best http://www.sgpstore.com/sgp-samsung...dy-protector-steinheil-incredible-series.html if youre looking for the matte finish use the little pull down bar on the page and choose "anti fingerprint"
A friend has an SGP Anti-Fingerprint one for the iphone4 and trust me, it does the job as promised.
Too bad, I cannot get that in India for my captivate
I just ordered the SGP. I couldn't find a captivate version of the clarivue. Thanks for the advice, should be here tomorrow.
I keep reading reviews (alot of them 4/5 star btw) saying the sgp anti finger print makes the screen very slightly blurry. Does anyone have pictures of this protector on the phone?
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I keep reading reviews (alot of them 4/5 star btw) saying the sgp anti finger print makes the screen very slightly blurry. Does anyone have pictures of this protector on the phone?
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No pictures, but screen clarity and quality really suffers. Especially considering our SAMOLED screens are so beautiful to begin with, putting on a screen-protector such as this makes a lot less sense.
However, saying that, it really does it's job. If you are really irritated by fingerprints and face smudge, a matte screen protector will do the job.
After a while you won't notice the difference but if you have friends/family that has a phone with a naked SAMOLED screen for comparison, you may cringe a bit. I've contemplated taking mine off after seeing my friend's naked Captivate. Gosh, it looks so good.
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I have used many types of screen protectors, but majority of the ones I used were matte type. I took a few photos of my Captivate with a matte screen protector for you to evaluate yourself. and here's my little review of it~
SCREEN OFF
With the screen off you can definitely tell that this phone has a screen protector. In the photo there was light coming from my computer monitor, yet, the matte protector is able to eliminate any glare. Also, the matte protector is extremely smooth, reason why most people would get one. The feel when using this phone is exactly the same as sliding your finger across a matte lcd monitor, perhaps even smoother. With the matte texture, it is very good at resisting fingerprints, although fingerprints do start to show once fingers become moist (sweat) but can be easily removed compared to none matte/no protector screens.
COLOUR SAMPLE
When colour is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, the colours displayed are still very vibrant. However, the screen itself seems like it is not as bright. You can also tell that the screen becomes slightly grainy. This is only noticeable if you have the phone very close to you... but looking at the phone a foot or more away from your face the graininess is hard to distinguish. With the max brightness on all the way, the graininess is there, however, again looking at a fair distance you won't notice it.
WHITE SAMPLE
When white is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, this is where the matte screen protector does not do as good. The graininess really shows and it looks as if there is slight colour showing (probably from the texture of the protector). It takes some time to get used to, and I suggest keeping the screen brightness down (like browsing the internet or looking at something with a white background) and keeping the phone at a fair distance when using it so that the graininess is not as apparent.
Final thoughts - In my opinion, the matte type screen protector is very good to use on your phone. The feel when using it is by far better than any other type of screen protector, perhaps better than the bare glass itself. The colours still stay rich and the screen protector proves to be very good against any glare or fingerprints. The only downside is the slight graininess, especially on white backgrounds, it takes some time to get used to, but to some people, it should not be a problem at all. In the end, it's all about preference and it really depends on what you are looking for in a protector.
Please don't ask me what brand my matte screen protector is, as people have their own opinion about which brand is good. I have tried many brands, brand names/generic and their qualities are not that different, aside from the way they manufacture it... just look for the one that is most affordable
I got one from Epikcase. Costs less than 5 bucks here.
No peeling or anything after a few months of use.
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Thanks for post the review and pictures. I am very tempted to try one.
i love the att one imo
DUDE! How is that you don;t have AT&T on your cappy? whoa!
EDIT: you're in canada. Rogers seems to be kinder Am in India with a US AT&T Cappy.
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I have used many types of screen protectors, but majority of the ones I used were matte type. I took a few photos of my Captivate with a matte screen protector for you to evaluate yourself. and here's my little review of it~
SCREEN OFF
With the screen off you can definitely tell that this phone has a screen protector. In the photo there was light coming from my computer monitor, yet, the matte protector is able to eliminate any glare. Also, the matte protector is extremely smooth, reason why most people would get one. The feel when using this phone is exactly the same as sliding your finger across a matte lcd monitor, perhaps even smoother. With the matte texture, it is very good at resisting fingerprints, although fingerprints do start to show once fingers become moist (sweat) but can be easily removed compared to none matte/no protector screens.
COLOUR SAMPLE
When colour is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, the colours displayed are still very vibrant. However, the screen itself seems like it is not as bright. You can also tell that the screen becomes slightly grainy. This is only noticeable if you have the phone very close to you... but looking at the phone a foot or more away from your face the graininess is hard to distinguish. With the max brightness on all the way, the graininess is there, however, again looking at a fair distance you won't notice it.
WHITE SAMPLE
When white is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, this is where the matte screen protector does not do as good. The graininess really shows and it looks as if there is slight colour showing (probably from the texture of the protector). It takes some time to get used to, and I suggest keeping the screen brightness down (like browsing the internet or looking at something with a white background) and keeping the phone at a fair distance when using it so that the graininess is not as apparent.
Final thoughts - In my opinion, the matte type screen protector is very good to use on your phone. The feel when using it is by far better than any other type of screen protector, perhaps better than the bare glass itself. The colours still stay rich and the screen protector proves to be very good against any glare or fingerprints. The only downside is the slight graininess, especially on white backgrounds, it takes some time to get used to, but to some people, it should not be a problem at all. In the end, it's all about preference and it really depends on what you are looking for in a protector.
Please don't ask me what brand my matte screen protector is, as people have their own opinion about which brand is good. I have tried many brands, brand names/generic and their qualities are not that different, aside from the way they manufacture it... just look for the one that is most affordable
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Yeah, there are definitely trade offs. For me, it's worth it completely. For others, it may not be.
iMohak said:
DUDE! How is that you don;t have AT&T on your cappy? whoa!
EDIT: you're in canada. Rogers seems to be kinder Am in India with a US AT&T Cappy.
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YES, it's so sexy without the AT&T at the top. Only SAMSUNG which is pretty awesome. zomg ROGERS CANADA FTW!
I can't believe anyone puts a screen protector on this phone. I understand why, but it's so awesome without one
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I have been using a Zagg screen protector purchased at best buy. At $20 it is quite expensive but does carry a lifetime warranty. I work as a mechanic so I am hard on screens, the box doesn't lie when it says this thing is indestructible. Six months and still looks brand new. It does take some getting used to the feel of it using swype but I will never use anything else.
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IMHO, you don't need a screen protector. Check this post post
Unfortunately matte screens do a horrible job displaying anything.
Only matte finish screen protectors I've seen are the ones at radio shack. They aren't made for the captivate, they are the cut to fit ones. Other than that the only other ones I've seen are for ipod touchs and iphones.
$0.68
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083306&p_id=8344&seq=1&format=2
Store based out of CA. Everything is dirt cheap, quality matches name brand products. Can't beat it!
My protector had a slight 'scratch' on it, and in my annoyance, I went to replace it with one of the two remaining in my VZW/HTC pack (luckily not on the real screen though.) Crap managed to slip between the screen & protector on number 2, and number 3 had residue on the screen side, even though the dual-cover was still on it correctly.
I dropped by VZW to buy more, but instead of getting whichever version I had before, the rep gave me some anti-glare ones in the same packaging. I hate them. Every pixel looks like it's shining through frosted glass, and it's ruining my movie/tv experience.
Catch is, I never wrote down the type of protector I had before (it was glossy and easily reflected light,) but didn't degrade the image while using the display. Does somebody know the type offhand?
Or, even better, can anyone recommend a better protector if one exists? $16 for 3 tiny sheets of clear plastic seems like highway robbery.
I've always used the cheap generic ones on eBay that come from Hong Kong after having a surprisingly good one on my PSP.
Though you run the slight chance of running into a seller that has the low quality screen protectors (I've had a coworker that received some that had light scratches immediately, as you're running your fingers across it), it's still a relatively cheap gamble (less than $5).
The good ones are scratch-resistant, do not take away any quality from the screen, and are barely noticeable. The only downside, they pick up fingerprint oils VERY easily. If that bothers you, have a microfiber cloth with you. IMO they are on par with the Steinheils.
I bought mine before the Thunderbolt's release (to prepare for its arrival!) for $3.80 for 6x screen protectors. They're still within the same price range.
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My protector had a slight 'scratch' on it, and in my annoyance, I went to replace it with one of the two remaining in my VZW/HTC pack (luckily not on the real screen though.) Crap managed to slip between the screen & protector on number 2, and number 3 had residue on the screen side, even though the dual-cover was still on it correctly.
I dropped by VZW to buy more, but instead of getting whichever version I had before, the rep gave me some anti-glare ones in the same packaging. I hate them. Every pixel looks like it's shining through frosted glass, and it's ruining my movie/tv experience.
Catch is, I never wrote down the type of protector I had before (it was glossy and easily reflected light,) but didn't degrade the image while using the display. Does somebody know the type offhand?
Or, even better, can anyone recommend a better protector if one exists? $16 for 3 tiny sheets of clear plastic seems like highway robbery.
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http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
Those are the best screen protectors I've ever used. I have the ultra clear one and I can't tell that it's there. And it's super smooth!
It does get pretty fingerprinty though and I've heard good things about their "anti-fingerprint" line. It's worth a look if you care about that kind of stuff.
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http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...-screen-protector-steinheil-ultra-series.html
Those are the best screen protectors I've ever used. I have the ultra clear one and I can't tell that it's there. And it's super smooth!
It does get pretty fingerprinty though and I've heard good things about their "anti-fingerprint" line. It's worth a look if you care about that kind of stuff.
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I second this. I have the Ultra Crystal and it is amazing. I will never use any other screen protector.
Alpha Axl said:
I second this. I have the Ultra Crystal and it is amazing. I will never use any other screen protector.
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I third it
If I'm more interested in preventing fingerprints what should I get?
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The anti-fingerprint ones are matte. They have that frosted look. Personally, I prefer ghost armor or ZAGG over the stienheils. It's because I like wet application though so I don't get crap stuck between the screen and the screen protector.
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If I'm more interested in preventing fingerprints what should I get?
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Use that link and order the ultra fine screen protector. It's the yellow one and is anti-fingerprint. The way these screen protectors feel are fantastic. They're super smooth and glide very easily. Comparatively speaking, the zagg shields IMO are sticky. I also feel weird getting my phone wet to put on a screen protector. Just me though....
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I just installed Belkin Matte screen overlay on both of my Xoom's. I paid $25 for a two pack at Target. I am extremely impressed with the product. Eliminated smudges with only a moderate loss in light transmission. I installed using the water spray method. To keep from water damage. I wrapped the periphery of each Xoom with paper towels. I sprayed the sticky side of the overlay with water and carefully layed it down over the screen. Using a credit card wrapped in a few layers of paper towels I started from the center and worked my way out to the sides.
http://www.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=546374
any actual pics?
Same here.. I got the Motorola BT keyboard on clearance for $48, and got the Belkin matte screen 2 pack also
I'm liking it a lot so far, was VERY easy to put on and looks great. It still smudges a little but not nearly as much.
i would also love to see pics... especially how the screen is looking with matte screen protector. the ones i used were terrible.
Iceananas said:
i would also love to see pics... especially how the screen is looking with matte screen protector. the ones i used were terrible.
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I tried taking some pics, but you really couldn't see anything.
I've used these type of protectors before. The first coouple days, you feel good about protecting your device, but the lackluster feel and reduced screen look will make you claw it off soon. I have been using my X and XOOM for a long time with no screen protectors with no probem. Motorola has a great build quality with the Corning Gorilla Glass, and it is rather resillient.
P.S. I do keep my xoom in the folio case, and am well pleased with the protection.
I'm glad I saw this thread. I got these for Christmas and kind of f'ed up on the first one, but the second one seemed like it was actually too big slightly, so I exchanged them at Target today and tried the water spray method which worked like a charm. There does seem to be a little moisture in some areas but it has been slowly going away since I reinstalled the new covers a couple hours ago. I personally think the screen looks much better with a matte cover on it (and most screens in general look better with matte covers). On all white backgrounds you can kind of see a prism effect, but I think the contrast is actually better, and pls there are no more fingerprints or any glare. It makes for much better viewing in bright areas too, gonna try it outside soon - without a cover you can't even see the screen unless you're in the shade when outdoors. I think this is the way that LCD displays were meant to be seen, LCD TVs always have a matte screen, and laptop LCDs with a matte finish are always more expensive than glossy. Anyway...I love it.