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Best Screenguard!

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!

drcrappants said:
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!

Clear Full Body Kits and Screen Protectors for Atrix (w/Recommendations and Reviews!)

Full Body Kits:
TOP PICK - SGP (Extremely Thin, Glossy, or Matte, $26 per kit) - Recommended by 3 people
Best Skins Ever ($9 per kit) - Recommended by 3 people
Skinomi ($20 per kit) - Recommended by 1 person
Phantom Skinz (Glossy or Matte, 2 kits for $25) - Recommended by 1 person
Use code "spring20" to get 20% off at phantomskinz.com - Thanks for the tip beazie0885
Ghost Armor ($25 per kit) - Recommended by 1 person
Xtreme Guard ($5 per kit) - Recommended by 1 person
BodyGuardz (Regular or "Dry Apply", 2 kits for $25) - Can anyone recommend BodyGuardz? (Generally Neutral offsite)
ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD (Maximum Coverage and Easy Install, $25 per kit) - Not Recommended by 3 people
Screen Protector Only:
SGP Screen Protectors($14-$16 per kit, Crystal, Fine, and Oleophobic) - Recommended by 1 person
EMPIRE Screen Protector (~$5 for one protector) - Recommended by 1 person
Reviews:
SGP Review by Supish
Well its a dry apply screen protector so it is a little by harder to apply than wet applications. However, it is very smooth, almost no resistance and comparable to the naked screen (almost). Absolutely no yellowing as well and still no scratches so far. Good angle visability and not more of a lint/oil magnet than the naked screen. The one I got was advertised as ultra oleophobic meaning it resists oils, I guess it works.
SGP Oleophobic Screen Protector Review by cheetah2k
I've just received the SGP Oleophobic screen protector. It took me a whole 2 minutes to install and is totally bubble free. You get 2 protectors in each packet, plus bubble removal card, cleaning cloth and 4 dust removal stickers.
Definitely the most complete screen protector on the market.
And it works!!! Awesome i give it 10/10
Skinomi Review by djkinetic:
i use the skinomi screen protectors and they are great in my experience, at the time i ordered it it was the only one available, it is a wet apply, put it on align it, and let it dry and its nearly invisible no bubbles, the material is polyurethane, and supposedly has a uv coating to prevent yellowing, it feels smooth when using the touch screen even tho the texture seems rubbery, its weird cuz u can definately tell its a different texture but ur finger still glides over the touch screen like nothin is there. Only downside is that if u knick the protector it doesnt self repair, for example if u press hard on the film with a fingernail it will leave an imprint that doesnt go away. However they do offer lifetime replacements, overall id recommend it.
Ghost Armor Review by cegna09
Used them on my Aria, and now my Atrix. They are awesome if only for the warranty alone. Great coverage of the phone, great protection, awesome at hiding finger grease on the screen. And if you ever need it replaced they send a new one no questions asked, just mail the old one back to them. Had it on my Aria for 6 months without problems, then switched phones.
EMPIRE Screen Protector Review by vin791
bought the empire screen protector from amazon for $4 (free 2 day shipping w/ amazon student) and it rocks. there's a ~.5mm border on the sides and ~1mm border on the top, doesn't both me though and its super clear. i got it perfectly aligned on the 2nd lay down with no bubbles or dust (make sure you wipe it down really good with the cloth they send). its easier when you start from the top of the phone instead of the bottom. i oull the whole sticky side protector off, align the top and kind of guide it straight towards the bottom. the card they send removes any bubbles that are there at first. no worries. as long as you cleaned the surface well and theres no dust, you shouldn't have bubbles when you're done. great and inexpensive product (compared to competitors)
InvisibleSHIELD Maximum Coverage Review by kmiller8:
Immediately after I applied the skin, I could tell instantly I would love it, mainly because of the texture/feel of the plastic "skin" applied to the phone. It added a nice rubbery feel to it while at the same time not making it any harder (maybe even a little easier) to use the OSK and Swype. You can see in the album on pics 2 and 5 where I had a bit of trouble applying, but those could have been easily avoided, had I taken just a few more minutes to make the skin more even throughout the phone. However the edges of the cover are a HUGE lint magnet especially in pockets but I think (hope) that this is just because it was recently applied. Also, it still fits perfectly in the Standard and Car Dock In the pictures it appears as if there are little bubbles throughout the skin, this is not visible under normal lighting, but the flash of the camera seems to have over exaggerated it.
EDIT: After a few weeks with the protector, I ended up removing the part covering the glass, The atrix just looks SOOO much better without a skin protector on the front, but I did keep the ones on the side and back because it adds a much needed grip to the back of the phone.
Fin
I hope this helps someone decide whether or not to get one of these skins, and personally I like the fact that it appears as if it is just the bare phone, but there is a nice layer of protection throughout the phone, however others will equally enjoy a nice OtterBox Defender or Incipio Feather case (two previous options).
If anyone has any questions feel free to ask, or if you have any suggestions to be added to the first post (kit recommendations, personal reviews) reply below!

I've used invisibleshield on other phones and the lint at the edges problem only got worse...

nomisunrider said:
I've used invisibleshield on other phones and the lint at the edges problem only got worse...
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do you know of any ways to reduce the lint problem? i was thinking of trying to do something along the edges to remove some of the adhesive

Man, i like invisibleshield but i HATE the yellowing that is guaranteed to happen, and even the peeling of the corners that happens VERY often. makes me rage

Yellowing, corner adhesion, edge lint, and texture = no way Invisibleshield is going on my phone. I used it on my Fuze and it was awful.

Is there any other kind of "full body" clear protector that is better?

Phantomskinz.com is the best imo
No joke. And I think its cheaper too
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beazie0885 said:
Phantomskinz.com is the best imo
No joke. And I think its cheaper too
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Whats the texture of the phantomskin? like is it smooth like the regular phone or more "rubbery" like the Zagg shields.
Also, they're the same price $25 before shipping, but i do like how phantomskinz has a matte version avialable
EDIT: nevermind, apparently you get two kits for $25. i might just try out a set.
EDIT 2: heavily modified first part of first post to provide links to both Zagg and Phantom Skinz. and other places

Didn't see the Best Skins Ever shield on here. I used their product on my iPhone and its held up good.
Here's the link for their Atrix product http://www.bestskinsever.com/motorola-atrix-4g-skin
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i have the best skins ever full body on my atrix and i love it. the pieces are cut perfectly and install fairly easily. i love that it adds some much needed grip to an otherwise super slippery device

projekt1 said:
Didn't see the Best Skins Ever shield on here. I used their product on my iPhone and its held up good.
Here's the link for their Atrix product http://www.bestskinsever.com/motorola-atrix-4g-skin
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i have the best skins ever full body on my atrix and i love it. the pieces are cut perfectly and install fairly easily. i love that it adds some much needed grip to an otherwise super slippery device
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Added to first post.

Looking at total body skin photos on their website.
Does the body cover wrap around and prevent one from pulling the back cover off?
Sort of looks like it does...

i use the skinomi screen protectors and they are great in my experience, at the time i ordered it it was the only one available, it is a wet apply, put it on align it, and let it dry and its nearly invisible no bubbles, the material is polyurethane, and supposedly has a uv coating to prevent yellowing, it feels smooth when using the touch screen even tho the texture seems rubbery, its weird cuz u can definately tell its a different texture but ur finger still glides over the touch screen like nothin is there. Only downside is that if u knick the protector it doesnt self repair, for example if u press hard on the film with a fingernail it will leave an imprint that doesnt go away. However they do offer lifetime replacements, overall id recommend it.

kmiller8 said:
Whats the texture of the phantomskin? like is it smooth like the regular phone or more "rubbery" like the Zagg shields.
Also, they're the same price $25 before shipping, but i do like how phantomskinz has a matte version avialable
EDIT: nevermind, apparently you get two kits for $25. i might just try out a...
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Its like glass on the screen, ive only used the chromatics on the back of my cappy, but I prefer a tpu case anyways. I did like the chromatics though.
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djkinetic said:
i use the skinomi screen protectors and they are great in my experience, at the time i ordered it it was the only one available, it is a wet apply, put it on align it, and let it dry and its nearly invisible no bubbles, the material is polyurethane, and supposedly has a uv coating to prevent yellowing, it feels smooth when using the touch screen even tho the texture seems rubbery, its weird cuz u can definately tell its a different texture but ur finger still glides over the touch screen like nothin is there. Only downside is that if u knick the protector it doesnt self repair, for example if u press hard on the film with a fingernail it will leave an imprint that doesnt go away. However they do offer lifetime replacements, overall id recommend it.
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Yea I have the skinomi screen protector on the atrix as well, and the first day I nicked it with my fingertip and its still there. Also my buddy tried to use the hard end of a capacitive stylus on it and messed it all up... I just ordered a protector from phantom skinz because I only had one on my captivate the whole time Ive had it (since launch) and it still looks brand new. Feels just like skinomi but repairs itself, and you get two for $9.99...
Edit: Use code "spring20" to get 20% off at phantomskinz.com
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djkinetic said:
i use the skinomi screen protectors and they are great in my experience, at the time i ordered it it was the only one available, it is a wet apply, put it on align it, and let it dry and its nearly invisible no bubbles, the material is polyurethane, and supposedly has a uv coating to prevent yellowing, it feels smooth when using the touch screen even tho the texture seems rubbery, its weird cuz u can definately tell its a different texture but ur finger still glides over the touch screen like nothin is there. Only downside is that if u knick the protector it doesnt self repair, for example if u press hard on the film with a fingernail it will leave an imprint that doesnt go away. However they do offer lifetime replacements, overall id recommend it.
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Edit: Use code "spring20" to get 20% off at phantomskinz.com
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Thank you both for you contributions to the thread, both added to first post!

Get a sgp steinheil screen protector. Now that's a screen protector you can't tell that's on
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Supish said:
Get a sgp steinheil screen protector. Now that's a screen protector you can't tell that's on
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Can you elaboate? Like yellowing? Lint magnent? Angle viewability? Scratch resistant etc etc.
So from this thread and other similar to it:
I should go with either Best skin ever or Phantom Skinz. Question for those that are using the Phantom Skin, did you get the clear or matt finish? What's the difference?

-Roze- said:
Can you elaboate? Like yellowing? Lint magnent? Angle viewability? Scratch resistant etc etc.
So from this thread and other similar to it:
I should go with either Best skin ever or Phantom Skinz. Question for those that are using the Phantom Skin, did you get the clear or matt finish? What's the difference?
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Well its a dry apply screen protector so it is a little by harder to apply than wet applications. However, it is very smooth, almost no resistance and comparable to the naked screen (almost). Absolutely no yellowing as well and still no scratches so far. Good angle visability and not more of a lint/oil magnet than the naked screen. The one I got was advertised as ultra oleophobic meaning it resists oils, I guess it works.
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Supish said:
Well its a dry apply screen protector so it is a little by harder to apply than wet applications. However, it is very smooth, almost no resistance and comparable to the naked screen (almost). Absolutely no yellowing as well and still no scratches so far. Good angle visability and not more of a lint/oil magnet than the naked screen. The one I got was advertised as ultra oleophobic meaning it resists oils, I guess it works.
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Updated first post with your review. Thank you for that.
I was going to try a Phantom Skinz, but ended up sticking with no screen protector whatsoever

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

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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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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

Need help finding the right screen protector

I want to find a wet apply screen proctecor (Horrible at putting screen protectors on)that covers everything but the catch is i don't want a rubber feel to it i want it to feel like glass or smooth like plastic. I don't care about glare or finger prints because they can come off. Like I said all I want is wet apply,no rubber feel to touch, doesn't take away from the beautiful screen.
Please help and I looked at the poll they had but didnt hint on the info im looking for.

lil-tom7 said:
I want to find a wet apply screen proctecor (Horrible at putting screen protectors on)that covers everything but the catch is i don't want a rubber feel to it i want it to feel like glass or smooth like plastic. I don't care about glare or finger prints because they can come off. Like I said all I want is wet apply,no rubber feel to touch, doesn't take away from the beautiful screen.
Please help and I looked at the poll they had but didnt hint on the info im looking for.
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Zagg HD

Well my dad has zagg on his ipad and evo and its SOOOOOO rubbery.

lil-tom7 said:
Well my dad has zagg on his ipad and evo and its SOOOOOO rubbery.
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I have the XO Skin protector and while there is some tackiness to it, it's not as bad as others I've had in the past. I still use Swype without issue.
I don't think any of the wet application protectors available will suit your requirements. They all have some degree of "grip" to them. The only "smooth like glass" protectors I know of are dry applications.

Oh i see lol well what about the flex?

Xtreme Guard has been working great for me. No orange peel and they are only $1.99.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/23071073586...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2415wt_1378

I find the XO Skins to be the most forgiving for micro bubbles under the screen protector. The only time that I haven't had a perfect application of the screen protector, was when I got a piece of lint or fiber under it.
Looks good and lasts pretty long with warranty to back it up. Only thing is its expensive compared to some you can find on ebay, but I believe there is a 40% discount code floating around somewhere from memorial day sale

XO skins man. Fits perfect and barely noticeable. If you use a case make sure you get the case fit. Love it. Used to have the zagg invisible shield but IMO opinion XO skins destroys it.
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Like the guy on top said. Make sure it'll fit your case. I had a flex screen protector and it felt smooth but still rubber like. My cruzerlite case ripped it right off. My otterbox defender left impressions on the screen protector. Try a dry one. They're only $2 for 6 of them with free shipping.
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i found on Verizon store a 3pack of dry screen protectors for $11 ;-) (i don't like the wet ones) it fits perfect on my GN from Sprint ... is really hard to tell that there is an SP on it .
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Take the Brando Ultra Clear. You won't find anything better.

Matte Screen Protectectors?

There are so many choices for screen protectors on Amazon. I am looking to get one that is anti-glare, easy to apply, that doesn't bubble. I am ordering the Spigen Slim Armor case at the same time. If there is not a good matte finish protector, and they all reduce the display quality, please recommend me a good clear one. So what have you had luck with? Thanks in advance.
-Jeremy

I had a anti-glare screen protector from Clarivue on my N4 and I can tell you it's not worth it. After a month or so, the coating on the surface of the screen protector wears off in higher use areas (like where the on-screen keyboard is). It feels alright up to that point, but I think it's fairly impossible for an anti-glare screen protector to NOT reduce display quality.
For an alternative clear screen ptorector, I've heard the Steinheil screen protectors from Spigen are fairly good in terms of clarity and feel. Just be aware of film sp's that have the dreaded orange peel effect. And obviously most will be fingerprint magnets.
Other alternatives are tempered glass screen protectors, and you can find some for the same price as higher quality film sp's (although most are going to be a bit more expensive than your standard screen protector). As mentioned by many people in other threads about glass sp's, they do have a tendency to bubble, chip and/or crack, but since you're ordering a case with yours I think you should be in good shape. Glass sp's will usually have an oleophobic coating on them that will be more resistant to fingerprints while still maintaining clarity and feel. Check out my thread and the first post has a list of the common tempered glass screen protectors.

They all reduce the screen quality, that's just the nature of them.
I have the citigeeks matte and am pretty happy. The feel is much better than the other ones that I have tried for my other devices, less "grippy" and smoother.
I have it in the slim armor with no problems from the case.

I've got Tech Armor matte finish protectors on my N7 2012 and my N5. The loss in display quality is negligible to me; just doesn't affect me that much. They only bubble if you manage to get some dust stuck under them in the application process, and the feel is very, very smooth. I liken it to touching the screen of a Kindle e-reader's e-ink display.
6 dollars for a pack of three on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Tech-Armor-Sm...1394075161&sr=8-3&keywords=tech+armor+nexus+5

I actually bought the ones from Anker on Amazon and they are amazing. I love the feel of Matte protectors but hate the rainbow effect and those have the least rainbow effect. They are amazingly clear.
amazon.com/dp/B00GH5S1NK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_uqdgtb0BGDE78
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TheReaperNY said:
I actually bought the ones from Anker on Amazon and they are amazing. I love the feel of Matte protectors but hate the rainbow effect and those have the least rainbow effect. They are amazingly clear.
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+1,000,000. i've tried a few different ones, Anker is the best texture and screen quality of them all.

I have come up with a pretty good way of applying a screen protector. Place it on the phone and tape it on one side as if you were making a book. Line it up perfect before setting the tape. Flip it open, make sure the screen is clean, couple wipes and blows. Then peel of the backing and flip on the protector. Do it fast and get the bubbles out. If you for some reason have lint, peel it back and use tape to get it out.
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vacrobj said:
I have come up with a pretty good way of applying a screen protector. Place it on the phone and tape it on one side as if you were making a book. Line it up perfect before setting the tape. Flip it open, make sure the screen is clean, couple wipes and blows. Then peel of the backing and flip on the protector. Do it fast and get the bubbles out. If you for some reason have lint, peel it back and use tape to get it out.
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You came up with this?
This is a old method called the "hinged method"

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You came up with this?
This is a old method called the "hinged method"
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Maybe I didn't invent it. Haha. Such an obvious thing too.

+1 on the Anker. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY better than the 2 Steinheils, 1 Zagg, 1 Skinomi, and the protector that I got from Spigen for a messed up Slim Armor TPU.

Nilki for the win.
Ended up going with the Nilkin, and so far am loving it. Great product, but horrible installation instructions translation for the English instructions. I just watch a few Youtube videos on the installation process before tackling it. Came out pretty good. Had a few of the spiderwebs at the top edge and bottom edge of the screen. Have some microfibers & medium binder clips on it now while I'm working trying to get those squared away. This protector pairs nicely with the Spigen SlimArmor case I got.
-Jeremy

I am very happy with my BestSkinsEver matte skin on my N5. It works very nicely with my Spigen SlimArmor case. Installation was pretty easy. I ended up with one bubble at the very edge, near the bottom, but that was my fault. It's not bad enough to bother reinstalling.