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Thunderbolt Screen Protectors

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

heffe2001 said:
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.

bogatyr said:
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?

Magnus_CA said:
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.

[Poll] Which Screen Protector Are You Using?

So I'm aware that there are tons of threads around about screen protectors and I just want to make a poll for people without the screen protectors so they'll know what to get I've included some coupons for each one
I'll be naming the major brand ones only since they're easier to identify.
Please tell me if there are any other brands that I'm missing
The choices are listed above
Zagg Invisible Shield
Coupon (20% off): ZAGG20
Skinomi Techskin
Coupon (25% off): get25 or skinomi25
SGP Ultra Oleophobic
Can't find a coupon for this :/
SGP Flex
None either
XO Skin
Coupon: SPRINTXO
Other
Please specify!
So please vote for the brand that you're currently using and comment about your screen protector
If everyone can share some thoughts about their screen protector like:
Name of Your Screen Protector:
Wet/Dry Application:
Easiness to Install:
Orange Peel (Yes/No):
Fingerprint Resistance:
Screen Coverage:
Protection (High/Low):
You can rate them 1-5, or just comment on them whichever is fine
1 Being unsatisfied, and 5 being satisfied
Thats all I can think of so far, but I'll add on more if I can come up with more later

Ordered a BestSkinsEver, which is currently running 25% off. Hopefully I'll actually have the phone soon to use it with...

I would vote for none

Skinomi
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Are all those listed wet application? I don't want a wet one, don't wanna risk damaging the handset!

EddyOS said:
Are all those listed wet application? I don't want a wet one, don't wanna risk damaging the handset!
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Not all of them are wet application
Only skinomi, xo, and flex are (I'm not sure about zagg)
And wet application shouldn't damage your beloved phone since it dries fairly quickly!
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Zagg is wet also so it would have been easier just saying the Ultra Oleophobic is the only non-wet one.
I bought one called iskinz locally in Canada. I really like it and I think it's a lot smarter that they use an alcohol base for the installation instead of water base. It evaporated so fast and I had zero haze or bubbles like I did with all the others that use water.

other
iBox from amazon.co.uk

Ordered an xo, will come back when I get it.
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As always, I ordered a brando ultraclear.
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i'm using greatshield ultrasmooth
it bubbles up at the edges and has a splotchy rainbow haze at certain angles, but it's very smooth and clear. and u get 3 for like 8 bucks

I've bought the SGP Ultra Oleophobic and returned it. I didn't like the fit on the screen. Then I bought the Best Skins Ever.

EddyOS said:
Are all those listed wet application? I don't want a wet one, don't wanna risk damaging the handset!
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I installed the SGP flex quite easily.
Wet isn't as risky as people make it out to be.

the ones i picked up at the verizon store

$3 ones from Amazon that fit, look, and feel perfect.

I haven't bought a screen protector yet, but I'm planning to when I pick up my Verizon LTE Galaxy Nexus (YAY!!!!). I want to understand the types of screen protectors out there because I usually kind of get whatever is out there.
I'm assuming wet applications will generally give you that orange peel effect. These usually offer better protection and coverage, but clarity of the display and feel of it???
What's the downside of a "dry" application of a screen protector?

aldo37 said:
$3 ones from Amazon that fit, look, and feel perfect.
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Got a link?

I was a little surprise to see all the others,
but I added a few things that maybe people can help to rate each individual categories or something like that

i dont know which one is better , may be i will use nothing

i used the one that came with my diztronics tpu case. it is actually pretty good and only leaves about a mm all the way around which is acceptable. too many dry screen protectors go edge to edge and it makes installation more challenging. i came away with no dust and centered perfect with it. i ordered a skinomi but i don't know if i'm going to put it on. wet application bothers me a little bit. other than that, i usually use el cheapos from hong kong and they have always worked great on my other phones.

Screen Protector Film Recommendations?

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

MistahBungle said:
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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deadbeat44 said:
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

XtremeGUARD screen protector

Well.. I managed to scratch my screen somehow.. just a small, almost undetectable scratch but still.. made me feel like **** all day long..
XtremeGUARD screen protector - I just bought one for 5$ incl shipping, I've heard only good things about it really, anyone has any experience with it?

I thought this screen was fortified glass. How did you manage to scratch it? I use ghost armor. Expensive but good.

hitechchef said:
I thought this screen was fortified glass. How did you manage to scratch it? I use ghost armor. Expensive but good.
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Not that fortified apparently.. I have no idea how it got the scratch.. it NEVER leaves my pocket, and I have nothing in my pocket besides my phone.. so I was really surprised. And bummed.. the thing is that its barely noticeable but just knowing that its scratched really upsets me.. oh well, maybe it'll be less noticeable with the screen protector on.

Xtremeguard is very good for the money. Best budget screen protector IMHO!
When I have money, I go Zagg though

I haven't used Xtremeguard on a Nexus yet, but I've used them on two other phones of mine and have loved them. I personally haven't gotten any orange peel, and the fit has been good. The customer service is good too if you get shipped a botched one.
When I get a nexus, that's probably what I'll be buying.

I just got the 3 screen protectors and hate them all
1. Case-Mate: hate it cause it's not clear
2. Rearth (Came with my Ringke SLIM): It's cut to the same height/width of the screen, but because of the curved glass, the edges don't stick
3. Martin Fields: WTF, it's an orange peal orgy.
I've read lots of negative reviews about the Zagg.
I haven't heard of Ghost Armor. Is it 100% clear and does it fit without pealing???
I so wish Power Support would make SPs for Android phones, it's a killer product on my iPad and my wife' iPhone.

These things are amazing. Had them on 4 Phones and they are so clear and easy to apply.
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I recommend XOskins or the Flex by SGIPEN.

[Q] What screen protector do you use?

got my new phone
looking to protect this badboy now. What protection do you use?

Cling wrap
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I use HTC's official screen protector and it works pretty good for me!

The military grade tech armor screen protector. I got it off amazon for a very good price. I like this because it protects the screen, it diminishes finger print very very well and on top of that, it totally preserves the screen quality. Bought it for my nexus 7 and totally love it. Haven't changed it and it still just as good. Lifetime limited warranty. # I am not a sponsor lol
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Spigen Glas.tr probably the best you can get

thanks for the responses! do any of these cover the back as well? I want to take the case off.

theres this one http://www.xtremeguard.com/ (couldnt manage to find the back cover... it does exist!) my brother uses it, seems good (a bit scary installing though, since we cannot remove the battery...)

spark plugs. said:
thanks for the responses! do any of these cover the back as well? I want to take the case off.
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Haha Saran wrap covers everything..
Joking, maybe bodyguardz? extreme Guard?
EDIT BODYGUARZ doesn't have
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I'm using zagg screen protector aka invisible shield

I picked up a pack of 3 from amazon made by Tech Armor. Link
Pros:
- No fingerprints whatsoever
- Very minimal discoloration
- Finger slides like on paper
Cons:
- Display loses sharpness
- Few mm short of covering length of screen
They make a matte and clear version of the screen. It's a fine protector for me since I prefer the papery feel, but not everyone like clarity trade off.

I am using the nillkin protector came with my nillkin case, it's very good and my friend did not even notice I have protector on. You can buy separate ones off eBay for a cheap price.
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I use an Invisibleshield from Zagg. It works very nice but I've only had it on 2 days and I believe it takes longer to completely cure. So I'll wait on that to report how the screen quality issues affected but even now it's not bad at all; barely even noticeable
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Spigen Glas.tr with Best Skins Ever matte skin on the back. Could not be happier!
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Some amFilm, 3 for $5. Used them on the N7 and now on the One. Almost perfect fit and just as clear as the more expensive brands. Very impressed for this price.

ctbear said:
Some amFilm, 3 for $5. Used them on the N7 and now on the One. Almost perfect fit and just as clear as the more expensive brands. Very impressed for this price.
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I use this screen protector too and I got the matte version instead of the clear one b/c I like the papery feel/sound. And I am impressed with the quality and the price. So far, it's been protecting my screen very well, but I did notice that I have to tap my capacitive buttons two or three times on occasions, but I'm not sure if it's due to the screen protector alone since I placed the screen protector on it as soon as I got my phone.

I'm hoping there will be spigen ultra optic..there's only ultra crystal right now. My experience on note 2 is really good. Antifingerprint while maintaining screen clarity

Glass, but the effect is not good, may be because I don't know how to stick it

fieryfairy said:
I use this screen protector too and I got the matte version instead of the clear one b/c I like the papery feel/sound. And I am impressed with the quality and the price. So far, it's been protecting my screen very well, but I did notice that I have to tap my capacitive buttons two or three times on occasions, but I'm not sure if it's due to the screen protector alone since I placed the screen protector on it as soon as I got my phone.
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It's not really your protector: it's probably the flawed kernel that got shipped out. Sprint released an update that fixed things, but it's not worked its way into custom ROMs.
+1 for the matte amFilms though. Great feel and price. I slapped one on my Galaxy Nexus as well just because (if you'd believe it, it's a perfect fit for the screen).

Rirere said:
It's not really your protector: it's probably the flawed kernel that got shipped out. Sprint released an update that fixed things, but it's not worked its way into custom ROMs.
+1 for the matte amFilms though. Great feel and price. I slapped one on my Galaxy Nexus as well just because (if you'd believe it, it's a perfect fit for the screen).
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I got my phone from T-mobile though. Does T-mobile have the same problem too?

I use cheap ones off ebay... buy a handful from 2-4 sellers, find one you like and then re-order 10 or 20 more and just change them out once a month or so... screen protectors should not be kept on the phone for a year or more, except maybe glass (Haven't tried any glass yet)
You can probably get a years+ worth of decent protectors for the price of one Zagg at bestbuy... or less!