Has anyone found a matte screen protector of a decent quality? I'd love to get my hands on one.
Clarivue has a nice one.
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Ill never use any other screen protector. SGP is the best http://www.sgpstore.com/sgp-samsung...dy-protector-steinheil-incredible-series.html if youre looking for the matte finish use the little pull down bar on the page and choose "anti fingerprint"
A friend has an SGP Anti-Fingerprint one for the iphone4 and trust me, it does the job as promised.
Too bad, I cannot get that in India for my captivate
I just ordered the SGP. I couldn't find a captivate version of the clarivue. Thanks for the advice, should be here tomorrow.
I keep reading reviews (alot of them 4/5 star btw) saying the sgp anti finger print makes the screen very slightly blurry. Does anyone have pictures of this protector on the phone?
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I keep reading reviews (alot of them 4/5 star btw) saying the sgp anti finger print makes the screen very slightly blurry. Does anyone have pictures of this protector on the phone?
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No pictures, but screen clarity and quality really suffers. Especially considering our SAMOLED screens are so beautiful to begin with, putting on a screen-protector such as this makes a lot less sense.
However, saying that, it really does it's job. If you are really irritated by fingerprints and face smudge, a matte screen protector will do the job.
After a while you won't notice the difference but if you have friends/family that has a phone with a naked SAMOLED screen for comparison, you may cringe a bit. I've contemplated taking mine off after seeing my friend's naked Captivate. Gosh, it looks so good.
Matte screen protector sample images
I have used many types of screen protectors, but majority of the ones I used were matte type. I took a few photos of my Captivate with a matte screen protector for you to evaluate yourself. and here's my little review of it~
SCREEN OFF
With the screen off you can definitely tell that this phone has a screen protector. In the photo there was light coming from my computer monitor, yet, the matte protector is able to eliminate any glare. Also, the matte protector is extremely smooth, reason why most people would get one. The feel when using this phone is exactly the same as sliding your finger across a matte lcd monitor, perhaps even smoother. With the matte texture, it is very good at resisting fingerprints, although fingerprints do start to show once fingers become moist (sweat) but can be easily removed compared to none matte/no protector screens.
COLOUR SAMPLE
When colour is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, the colours displayed are still very vibrant. However, the screen itself seems like it is not as bright. You can also tell that the screen becomes slightly grainy. This is only noticeable if you have the phone very close to you... but looking at the phone a foot or more away from your face the graininess is hard to distinguish. With the max brightness on all the way, the graininess is there, however, again looking at a fair distance you won't notice it.
WHITE SAMPLE
When white is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, this is where the matte screen protector does not do as good. The graininess really shows and it looks as if there is slight colour showing (probably from the texture of the protector). It takes some time to get used to, and I suggest keeping the screen brightness down (like browsing the internet or looking at something with a white background) and keeping the phone at a fair distance when using it so that the graininess is not as apparent.
Final thoughts - In my opinion, the matte type screen protector is very good to use on your phone. The feel when using it is by far better than any other type of screen protector, perhaps better than the bare glass itself. The colours still stay rich and the screen protector proves to be very good against any glare or fingerprints. The only downside is the slight graininess, especially on white backgrounds, it takes some time to get used to, but to some people, it should not be a problem at all. In the end, it's all about preference and it really depends on what you are looking for in a protector.
Please don't ask me what brand my matte screen protector is, as people have their own opinion about which brand is good. I have tried many brands, brand names/generic and their qualities are not that different, aside from the way they manufacture it... just look for the one that is most affordable
I got one from Epikcase. Costs less than 5 bucks here.
No peeling or anything after a few months of use.
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Thanks for post the review and pictures. I am very tempted to try one.
i love the att one imo
DUDE! How is that you don;t have AT&T on your cappy? whoa!
EDIT: you're in canada. Rogers seems to be kinder Am in India with a US AT&T Cappy.
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I have used many types of screen protectors, but majority of the ones I used were matte type. I took a few photos of my Captivate with a matte screen protector for you to evaluate yourself. and here's my little review of it~
SCREEN OFF
With the screen off you can definitely tell that this phone has a screen protector. In the photo there was light coming from my computer monitor, yet, the matte protector is able to eliminate any glare. Also, the matte protector is extremely smooth, reason why most people would get one. The feel when using this phone is exactly the same as sliding your finger across a matte lcd monitor, perhaps even smoother. With the matte texture, it is very good at resisting fingerprints, although fingerprints do start to show once fingers become moist (sweat) but can be easily removed compared to none matte/no protector screens.
COLOUR SAMPLE
When colour is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, the colours displayed are still very vibrant. However, the screen itself seems like it is not as bright. You can also tell that the screen becomes slightly grainy. This is only noticeable if you have the phone very close to you... but looking at the phone a foot or more away from your face the graininess is hard to distinguish. With the max brightness on all the way, the graininess is there, however, again looking at a fair distance you won't notice it.
WHITE SAMPLE
When white is displayed on the phone with the matte protector, this is where the matte screen protector does not do as good. The graininess really shows and it looks as if there is slight colour showing (probably from the texture of the protector). It takes some time to get used to, and I suggest keeping the screen brightness down (like browsing the internet or looking at something with a white background) and keeping the phone at a fair distance when using it so that the graininess is not as apparent.
Final thoughts - In my opinion, the matte type screen protector is very good to use on your phone. The feel when using it is by far better than any other type of screen protector, perhaps better than the bare glass itself. The colours still stay rich and the screen protector proves to be very good against any glare or fingerprints. The only downside is the slight graininess, especially on white backgrounds, it takes some time to get used to, but to some people, it should not be a problem at all. In the end, it's all about preference and it really depends on what you are looking for in a protector.
Please don't ask me what brand my matte screen protector is, as people have their own opinion about which brand is good. I have tried many brands, brand names/generic and their qualities are not that different, aside from the way they manufacture it... just look for the one that is most affordable
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Yeah, there are definitely trade offs. For me, it's worth it completely. For others, it may not be.
iMohak said:
DUDE! How is that you don;t have AT&T on your cappy? whoa!
EDIT: you're in canada. Rogers seems to be kinder Am in India with a US AT&T Cappy.
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YES, it's so sexy without the AT&T at the top. Only SAMSUNG which is pretty awesome. zomg ROGERS CANADA FTW!
I can't believe anyone puts a screen protector on this phone. I understand why, but it's so awesome without one
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I have been using a Zagg screen protector purchased at best buy. At $20 it is quite expensive but does carry a lifetime warranty. I work as a mechanic so I am hard on screens, the box doesn't lie when it says this thing is indestructible. Six months and still looks brand new. It does take some getting used to the feel of it using swype but I will never use anything else.
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IMHO, you don't need a screen protector. Check this post post
Unfortunately matte screens do a horrible job displaying anything.
Only matte finish screen protectors I've seen are the ones at radio shack. They aren't made for the captivate, they are the cut to fit ones. Other than that the only other ones I've seen are for ipod touchs and iphones.
$0.68
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083306&p_id=8344&seq=1&format=2
Store based out of CA. Everything is dirt cheap, quality matches name brand products. Can't beat it!
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I'm sure by now all of you know Realook to be either the best or one of the best screen protectors for our phone. Yesterday I was looking for a new pack since I scratched mine really bad (would have KILLED the screen without it but screen is flawless now) and amazon has 2 versions of the Realook screen protector.
Version 1 (Normal one everyone knows which gets lots of glare and fingerprints):
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Sams...sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=mobile&qid=1303505838&sr=8-1
Version 2 (Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, more expensive)
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Sams...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1303505838&sr=8-2
They are BOTH sold from Realook on Amazon and hence are legitimately different I think. Also note the product description. The normal one lists it's ultra clear, etc while the anti-glare type lists its anti-glare and anti-fingerprint but doesn't have the "ultra clear".
I'll update this topic with a review on the product when it gets here next week. If Realook really fixed the Glare and fingerprint issue, it would be a phenomenal product.
Looking forward to your results, if it reduces glare I'm ordering one.
I'm thinking those new improved protectors will be like the stock T-Mobile ones by your and their descriptions. I liked that protector for what it did except for not covering the capacitive buttons. If this new one does I might just scoop on it.
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If Realook really fixed the Glare and fingerprint issue, it would be a phenomenal product.
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I completely agree.
I have been using the AF/AG protector from Realook for some time. It does help immensely with glare, however you will still have a minor issue with fingerprints. Fingerprints arent as noticeable or annoying as they are on the regular SP by Realook. That said it is a phenomenal product, there is very little rainbow effect from the SP contrasted with the original. You will likely notice a rainbow effect of sorts, at full brightness, imo a minor issue. I also like the way the screen feels compared to the glassy feel allows your fingers to move across the screen much more fluidly.
Mine just shipped. What do you mean by "way the screen feels". I LOVE how the normal Realook screen protector feels. I LOVE that glass smooth feeling.
Is the new one textury and rough? That would be sad lol.
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Mine just shipped. What do you mean by "way the screen feels". I LOVE how the normal Realook screen protector feels. I LOVE that glass smooth feeling.
Is the new one textury and rough? That would be sad lol.
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it has very little texture, its smooth, but not quite as glass like as the original RL screen-protector. I have not been disappointed, i suspect you will feel the same.
If possible can we get a picture of how the screen looks with the anit glare realook protector on. I am using a $2 ebay one and would like to see if it is comparable.
absolutely ill update with a pic once i find my camera. tho i will say it is far superior to all the other screen pro's ive tried.
I have received, installed, waited 5 minutes, and promply uninstalled this product.
I had the original Realook Screen Protector and this new Anti-Glare version just does not stand up to the original.
Pros:
-Nearly removes all sources of glare
-Fingerprints are reduced but NOT removed
Cons:
-DESTROYS screen quality. If you spit on your screen with a normal Realook Screen Protector and then smear it, you will see a little rainbow effect that looks very ugly. Now, this screen protector has that effect UNIFORMLY everywhere on the screen. I literally wanted to pull my hair out. The screen quality was dead and this phone looked worse than an LCD phone. The screen protector also affects sharpness. It made EVERYTHING more fuzzy while adding the terrible rainbow.
-Texture is mostly smooth, definitely not as smooth as the original but it is not bad
-Fingerprints are reduced but are still present. They are just easier to wipe.
Overall I feel this is a TERRIBLE product. It MASSACRES the quality of the SuperAmoled screen this phone has. I have promply reinstalled my old Realook screen protector and am happy about it.
I am currently returning this product.
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I have received, installed, waited 5 minutes, and promply uninstalled this product.
I had the original Realook Screen Protector and this new Anti-Glare version just does not stand up to the original.
Pros:
-Nearly removes all sources of glare
-Fingerprints are reduced but NOT removed
Cons:
-DESTROYS screen quality. If you spit on your screen with a normal Realook Screen Protector and then smear it, you will see a little rainbow effect that looks very ugly. Now, this screen protector has that effect UNIFORMLY everywhere on the screen. I literally wanted to pull my hair out. The screen quality was dead and this phone looked worse than an LCD phone. The screen protector also affects sharpness. It made EVERYTHING more fuzzy while adding the terrible rainbow.
-Texture is mostly smooth, definitely not as smooth as the original but it is not bad
-Fingerprints are reduced but are still present. They are just easier to wipe.
Overall I feel this is a TERRIBLE product. It MASSACRES the quality of the SuperAmoled screen this phone has. I have promply reinstalled my old Realook screen protector and am happy about it.
I am currently returning this product.
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I was wondering who wrote that amazon review lol
Thanks for helping me steer clear of this product.
Hahah yeah I am just warning you. Maybe it's a good product for phones with crappy screens or for people who don't care what a screen looks like.
For a Vibrant, it is just ugly.
Don't get me wrong though, the original Realook screen protector for the Vibrant is still the best screen protector for this phone
Just got the Realook anti-glare/anti-fingerprint screen protector in the mail - boy am I disappointed. This is my first screen protector, and I uninstalled after an hour or so...
Pros: It did remove nearly all glare, so props on that. As far as fingerprints go, it still left some, but not as much as the stock screen, and they were EASY to remove. Also a very easy install, so that was good.
Cons: First off, the screen quality turned to complete crap (sharpness was terrible, rainbow color effect, etc). Since this phone's biggest positive quality in my opinion is the Super AMOLED screen, I didnt feel it was right to nerf the screen like this, and is the main reason I removed it after an hour. Also, the texture to me wasnt right - just didnt feel like the stock screen (felt plasticy)...
I honestly wouldnt suggest this product, I guess ill just eat the $12, live and learn...
Did you read my review lol?
Go get the original Realook screen protector. It was and still IS the best for this phone.
PS: Mine is now being returned. Email Realook to return it.
I still believe the Zagg Invisible Shield is the best of the best screen protectors. Doesnt start coming off like cheap ones do over time. Feels great to the thumb (not slippery nor does it hinder movement). And the fingerprint issue is virtually non-existant without having to resort to that horrid matte finish that kills the quality of the screen. A bit pricey (around $20) on ebay but well worth the price.
Zagg is among the top for sure. My personal preference lies with the original Realook since it preserves virtually ALL of the quality of the screen and is ultra smooth to the touch. You can't tell there is a screen protector at all.
The Zagg is amazing as well but the texture and the slight degradation of screen quality put me off. Though I do appreciate it being antifingerprint One thing the Realook isn't.
Wow I've had the anti glare ever since I bought the phone. I didn't turn it on, I bought an anti glare, put it on, then turned the phone on.
After reading your reviews, I took it off, and wow the screen is beautiful, I never would of though how much I was missing, the screen is just amazing.
Wheres my anti glare now? In the trash.
Get an original Realook protector. That way the screen will not be affected.
It has been a long time since I used a reg reallook protector maybe its time I went back
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I also HATED the anti-glare version due to the screen degradation. Back to OG Realook, I can deal with the glare.
Any good recommendation?
I still prefer the smudgeless MATTE finish with the smooth frictionless sensation over my screen.
I haven't looked much, but when I was into anti glare/smudge, I couldn't find any specifically cut for our phones. Could be mistaken now. However, I did find that Speck makes matte protectors for 4.3 inch gps units. Yes, our screens are 4 inches, but the extra space around the edges of our displays allows the Speck ones to fit. They were high quality from what I could tell, but I just got sick of the grainy look that comes as a result of all matte protectors.
If the smooth sensation is all that matters to you, get the 3 pack made for the captivate at your local at&t store. Alternately, search for the brand Real Look, as they make the at&t ones. These stay super slick, so swype works like butter much like with a matte screen, and you don't get the grainy display like matte finish. Fingerprints are also easy to remove with any soft cloth.
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Realook makes one that is supposedly matte (or anti-glare, rather), though I haven't seen one in person to know if the quality is any good. I've seen a few on eBay that claim to be matte, but they also brand them as "privacy" protectors, so I'm a little hesitant since viewing angle is kinda important to me on a phone.
Awesome Anti-Glare Screen protectors
i bought these recently
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170631580706
i understand that's for an inspire, but i believe the seller has many different phones available.
they had a pretty good fit (definitely the right size, but a tiny gap between the protector and the edge of the glass in the corners....TINY)
they have a great feel, are very slightly "frosted" so they do soften the screen a bit, but after a day i didnt even notice.
they are AWESOME. I got 3 for $5, took my time cleaning and installing and i have ZERO bubbles or dust, they got here fast (US seller, not hong kong)
and they REPEL FINGERPRINTS AND REDUCE GLARE!!! yay!
coming from a g1, i was very annoyed with how dirty my screen got using the swype keyboard. this is an answer to my prayers.
My son uses these on his Captivate.
They fit really well and are really smudge proof.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004IHABFU
I prefer my screen naked though. Any screen protector diminishes the awesome look of the SAMOLED display.
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.
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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.
They finally arrived!
Good luck on putting them on
I did 5 tries and it still a tiny bit off in one corner, i'll try again when i have some more patience in a free day
The cut is too perfect, there's no room for errors when putting them on.
Any tiny mm off and you end up with a bit of bubble at the sides.
The screen protector works, some of you call it the matte screen protector, yes it does give it a matte look.
Quick frankly the phone looks more sleek & elegant, more high class with this type of screen protector on it'll combine well with the D3O matte cases.
Some people says this type of screen protector ruins the screen colour or give them headaches due the rainbowy effect, here's a close up
IMO, i think it's working quite nice, it doesn't affect my vision, however it does makes the SAMOLED+ a little bit less crispy fresh, because it does removes the glare.
This screen protector might not be the perfect thing around, but it sure does what it advertises to do, it prevents glare and prevents finger prints.
My face is always oily, and the naked screen or those other Crystal Clear type screen protectors just causes too much problem for me, as i have to keep wiping the grease off the phone every 5 minutes of use.
But with this screen protector on i can carry on without any interruption and it makes the phone much more enjoyable, productive and fun.
Definitely recommended for other people like me with greasy hair and oily hands
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well i ordered a set to try them out
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-ANTI-GLARE...763960?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43aa58ef38
not really expecting much
i have very oily fingers, and it's extremely annoying to have to constantly cleaning the screen
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well i ordered a set to try them out
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2-ANTI-GLARE...763960?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item43aa58ef38
not really expecting much
i have very oily fingers, and it's extremely annoying to have to constantly cleaning the screen
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tell me how this goes. ironically i started a thread like 4 hours ago on the same subject.i think a slick glossy case with a matte screen protector makes a phone look beautiful.
Those are simply matte screen protectors and though finger prints are less visible, the matte coating creates horrible pixelation of the screen. I switched back to the normal clear protectors because of it.
Though I must say the matte look gives the phone a sleek look. I can replace my clear protector with another matte one if people want to see the pixelation effect. I still have a few left over.
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I bought a matte screen protector from cellularfactory and the rainbow effect is quite bad even though i haven't taken it off yet.
i've been thinking if all matte screen are made the same. there are some quite expensive matte protector that i havent pulled the trigger with. maybe i will buy the one you reviewed and see if it has less rainbow effect.
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I bought a matte screen protector from cellularfactory and the rainbow effect is quite bad even though i haven't taken it off yet.
i've been thinking if all matte screen are made the same. there are some quite expensive matte protector that i havent pulled the trigger with. maybe i will buy the one you reviewed and see if it has less rainbow effect.
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check out the close up picture i took
it shows some of it, in the white area and teal colour area
that's pretty close to what i see in real life
I just ordered some from Clarivue. I've used the anti-glare/fingerprint ones before, and they never gave me the rainbow effect. I'll give some feedback after some use.
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This is a "hands on" review of the Spigen/Steinheil "Ultrafine" screen protector. From their website:
Ultra Fine : Anti-Fingerprint
Ultra Fine film is a high quality film with a slightly textured film with 30% increased light transmittance. The Ultra Fine is effective in preventing glare, smudges and fingerprints
High grade anti-glare hard coated film
Premium matte surface
Good surface hardness : 3H
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PROS:
1. Reduces glare a bunch.
2. Very fingerprint resistant.
3. VERY nice feel with finger input.
4. After switching to the white nib, VERY nice feel with s-pen. Feels and sounds like you're using a pencil.
5. Cut very well, easy to install.
CONS:
1. Adds artifacts to the screen. Looks like a fine grain. Too much for me, not worth the benefits. As an idea, I put one on my wife's Ipad 3 before I installed mine. Once on, the Ipad3 screen definitely looked WORSE, by a fair margin, than the Note screen naked. So, yeah, if you're looking for a great display, this is not the screen protector to get.
2. Since the white nib is harder, you hear a "tap" every time the nib hits the screen. Annoying.
3. No cutout for the light sensor.
I'm not happy at all with this. Just too much grain. I have the Crystal Clear version on my Skyrocket; I'm going to try that on the Note. Using the black & white nib on the skyrocket has a nice feel. Just a little bit of added resistance, feels more like a pen. Of course, I can't really write on the skyrocket, so only time will tell if I like it on the Note.
If reducing glare is more important than a crystal clear display to you, you might really like this screen protector. If not, pass it by.
Well this is a little unfortunate to hear, however, this is the anti-glare screen protector of theirs, correct? I moved to Steinheil last year after someone said it was the best hands down and you couldn't even tell it was on, for the ultra clear version. I bought one to try it out and it really was A.) Easy to install, no mess ups, B.) Clearer than anything i'd seen and C.) Durable. Bought one for all android users on my account and the iphone. I was waiting for it to come to the Prime but it never did.
SO i'm curious, have you had an anti-glare screen protector on your tablet before? Ever expereienced one? I'm not knocking you down - but some people do not like it because indeed, it makes the screen grainy, due to layers in order to have the appearance of anti glare.
I had another manufacturer's anti-glare on my prime when i had it, and it did indeed negate the effects of glare especially outside. I think some people don't mind the changing of the screen effects (or hardly notice it) and some people notice it terribly, which is why if you go to a electronics storee such as Best Buy and see the Shield Protectors or whatever they are called anti-glare for the iphone, at the bottom of the packaging it states it does make the screen look grainer, in so many words. For an ipad3 with higher resolution than 1920x1200 like the TF700 i can't imagine this is good. The thickness (3H) means the quality of the image should suffer.
MY real question, however, is did you write Steinheil back and complain and get it exchanged or a new one sent out to you? They are known (in my experience) for their quality and customer satisfaction. ALso, how much did you pay for it and more importantly, was it easy to apply without getting hair/dust/etc. In it? On the phones I have it's extremely easy to apply - honest to goodness, however a tablet in my opinion is much more complicated to not get hair/dust/etc on it.
ALso I want to state - this is or should NOT be confused with their Crystal Clear model. THe crystal clear I have on 3 Galaxy S II's and 1 iphone and it truly is, crystal clear (but leaves smudges).
Yes, this is the matte version, not the crystal clear. I have the crystal clear on my skyrocket and it's gorgeous. I have tried other matte screen protectors, on other tablets, and I do have to say this one has less graininess than the others I tried. I will be writing steinheil to see if they will exchange... As I noted in my review, I found it very easy to install.
get the crystal version if you don't want the rainbow effect.