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So thos who have it. The screen, glass or plastic?

Only interested in replies from those who have received their product, not guesses based on speculation in the press.

glass mate - got mine 20 mins ago

Confirmed as glass, but with NO oleophobic coating (which i'm sure i read somewhere that it would have it!!)
Oh well, screen protector double pack from that well known Jersey company for 4.99 inc free delivery. They get them in on Monday, here by Tues??
Regards
DF

Datafanatic said:
Confirmed as glass, but with NO oleophobic coating (which i'm sure i read somewhere that it would have it!!)
Oh well, screen protector double pack from that well known Jersey company for 4.99 inc free delivery. They get them in on Monday, here by Tues??
Regards
DF
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They usually take a couple of days to deliver. I'm just about to order them, hope i don't get the screen scratched.

If you use screen protector, how about the responsiveness? Because it is capacitive screen, it suppose to touch your finger?

If it's glass, why bother with a screen protector. I've been using an iPhone for ages with a glass screen, and only have it in a silicon case with no screen protection. Not a mark on the screen yet. Only way you will scratch it is with a diamond ring or similar IMO.

That's what I thought ... But probably the same like me, we are used to WM resistive screen and first thing first would be put a screen protection for new phone.
I cannot imagine my finger would be able to scratch the glass screen. Probably it can happen when we are not careful or drop the phone, it could break though.
And I hate if it will be less responsive because of the screen protection.
However, I remembered this article:
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/HTC...Nexus-One-not-for-pocket-article-a_10034.html
Beware to not put in tight pocket!
XDAgeek said:
If it's glass, why bother with a screen protector. I've been using an iPhone for ages with a glass screen, and only have it in a silicon case with no screen protection. Not a mark on the screen yet. Only way you will scratch it is with a diamond ring or similar IMO.
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I used a screen protector on my Hero and it didn't affect responsiveness at all.

Hi, can you give me a link to the screen protector you guys have.
who has finger prints on their screen already??
how can you get them of?

I bought 2 htc protectors for my hd2.. Used them for a whole day then they came off.. She been naked ever since.. Then again I am extra careful with with it and clean it thoroughly each day with a microfiber cloth and use a new cloth each week... lol Wish I never put one on my 3gs screen now.. How ever the back on the 3gs is another matter and defo needs rear protection. My desire will be going naked as well.

I bought 2 htc protectors for my hd2.. Used them for a whole day then they came off.. She been naked ever since.. (except for htc case) Then again I am extra careful with with it and clean it thoroughly each day with a microfiber cloth and use a new cloth each week... lol Wish I never put one on my 3gs screen now.. How ever the back on the 3gs is another matter and defo needs rear protection. My desire will be going naked as well.

Zagg vs BodyGuardz vs Etc...

Hey all,
I'm definitely interested in protecting my Evo upon purchase, as I'm always traveling and it's just nice to save it from any physical harm (as not to induce the +$100 on TEP). At the moment, I dualphone a TP and an iPhone 3G -- both have generic screen protectors and no case.
The two most thrown around names for screen and total phone protection are Zagg and BodyGaurdz. What is everyone's experience with these companies? Do the screens/bodies stay on? Do they really protect as strongly as advertised? Any problems with touchscreen via the protector? How difficult were they to actually apply and are there bubbles or peeling visible (this is my number 1 annoyance).
Didn't see a thread on it, so feel free to throw out some other companies you've had experience with in the past.
EDIT: Those with cases; do you find they're an annoyance when removing them from jeans or slacks? Feel free to submit cases as well, however I really love how the Evo looks, so I'm trying not to cover it up too much...

i plan on picking up an Innocase II

I have the Bodyguardz on my Hero. The big piece on the back cover has proven durable. The small add-on pieces on the sides have started to peel off slightly. The plastic that is used does a great job protecting the phone from scratches and nicks. It is a bit slicker than the Hero's rubberized case so it comes out of the pocket easily when needed. I did not use the screen cover, because I don't like texture on the screen. I opted for Boxwave on the screen instead. The installation of Bodyguardz was not too difficult. It uses a soapy water spray to aid in installation. I was pleased with the end result.

I've used Invisible Shields on two iPod Touches(1st and 3rd gen) and my Hero, they work amazingly. One thing I hate about touchscreens is if say you wash your hands and need to go back to your phone, all the oils of your fingers have been washed out and makes using them pretty awful. Never a problem with invisible shields. Had all of them at least 8 months each(about a year and a half with my first gen iPod). Lastly, I'm a small guy and I like to look my best (;D lol) and I wear tighter slim fit jeans and I've never had any problems with taking them out of my pocket.

Fadakar said:
I've used Invisible Shields on two iPod Touches(1st and 3rd gen) and my Hero, they work amazingly. One thing I hate about touchscreens is if say you wash your hands and need to go back to your phone, all the oils of your fingers have been washed out and makes using them pretty awful. Never a problem with invisible shields. Had all of them at least 8 months each(about a year and a half with my first gen iPod). Lastly, I'm a small guy and I like to look my best (;D lol) and I wear tighter slim fit jeans and I've never had any problems with taking them out of my pocket.
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Have you tried the full body invisible shields? I do like their screen protectors, and I'm a little curious out the full body protection as well. I've heard (as posted above, also) the BodyGaurdz start to peel on the sides after a short period of time. Have you experienced this problem at all?

I have the Full Body Bodyguardz on my TP2 and the sides peel off rather easily.
I had the Full Body Zagg on a TP and never had any issues with peeling. BTW, I used a boxwave screen protector instead of the Zagg.
I prefer the look of the Bodyguardz but I don't like the peeling. I plan to go with Zagg.

i actually decided to go with what i'd heard the best things about for the HD2 and get a DQC-160 (made by 3M) here : protectionfilms24.com/article/vikuiti-dqc-160-screen-protector-htc-hd2-28087.html

drbadass said:
i actually decided to go with what i'd heard the best things about for the HD2 and get a DQC-160 (made by 3M) here : protectionfilms24.com/article/vikuiti-dqc-160-screen-protector-htc-hd2-28087.html
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Can you translate that for me please?

keatre said:
Have you tried the full body invisible shields? I do like their screen protectors, and I'm a little curious out the full body protection as well. I've heard (as posted above, also) the BodyGaurdz start to peel on the sides after a short period of time. Have you experienced this problem at all?
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Always the full body protection, on the first gen ipod it fit perfect, my hero it first perfect, but because of the odd contoured shape of the 3rd gen ipod touch the corners started peeling sooner than the other two. But my first gen started peeling after a year and a half, and I've had my hero since launch and still no peeling on this one.

zagg
its funny about the invisishield, i had one on my iphone 3g and it seemed to peel about every 2 months, and i always got it installed professionaly at a kiosks

I pre ordered an xoskins for $11 bucks for a full body. Google them, they have had nothing but great reviews.

Ghost Armor is the way to go. $14.99 for full body armor and it doesn't have the orange peel effect a lot of the others give you. Also they use usps priority shipping and it comes with application kit. Biased since I run a cart for them lol. We are opening Monday at Town East Mall in Mesquite, Texas so come by and take advantage of a free professional install and lifetime warranty. If you are in the phoenix area we are in every mall.
ghost armor dot com

I like bestskinsever.com
super cheap and durable.

Zagg
For those of you with invisibleshield, you should know that Zagg says they replace for free, for the life of the device, any of their skins that tear or peel. I think that is the way I am going.

I have never had any luck with Zagg. I always have orange peel. Bodyguardz has never given me fits, and once its on, its really on there. I love bodyguardz

You guys know that Zagg has a huge memorial day sale every year right??
http://www.zagg.com/j/memday2010.php
I think i may be buying one for my evo that im getting next week

ZAGG
I was just about to post about the zagg sell guess turbo beat me to it, i ordered mine last week, had a 50% off code from the ipad giveaway, but i have had zagg on multiply devices, and never had a problem, I even show off to my friends by trying to scratch the screen with my keys, and great customer service... By the way i have the full body coverage..

I have a zagg on my Touch Pro, Ipod and son's DSI. I had to replace the one on my Touch Pro twice because of issues with the Touch Pro where I had to send it in for repair. Both times, Zagg sent me out a new full body kit, I replaced it on the phone and sent back the old one. Only cost me $3 something for shipping each time.
I did notice the first time I replaced the skin after about a year that it had a yellowish tint to it when I took it off the phone but I never noticed it yellowing while it was on the phone.
One last thing that I have seen a lot of people turned off by is the "Sticky" feeling the zagg skins have. I don'y know how many times I almost dropped my Touch Pro where if it wasn't for the "Skickiness" of the skin I wouldn't have been able to catch it. I like the feel of it and it keeps it from sliding around in the car when I throw it on the dash.
I already received my new Zagg for my EVO...just need the EVO to go with it now.

chandlerw88 said:
its funny about the invisishield, i had one on my iphone 3g and it seemed to peel about every 2 months, and i always got it installed professionaly at a kiosks
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HAHA 'professionally' and 'kiosk' shouldn't go together in the same sentence.
I just ordered a ZAGG due to the sale, $15 and change inc shipping. I was looking at their videos and such, it looks very easy to install and seems like it will work great.

Ive used zagg on a couple of devices now and would swear by the protection they provide, but most recently i left my phone in the car and the edge of the screen protector portion of my device looks as though someone put a hairdryer to it. Lots of ripple like it was cooked. For this reason I followed a link here on xda to "clear-coat"... Bought their full body for 16.24 using a memorial day code I found on their facebook page. Original price is 24.99 for full body, figured it was worth a try considering most screen protectors alone for zagg will run you 18 or more.

screen protector

What screen protector is everyone using. I have boxwave on my HTC amaze but wondering how it is on the xoom

Zagg here.
I'm using the Zagg invisishield for the Zoom screen. The thing is awesome. Keeps fingerprints to a minimum, cleans up really nice and it's super durable.

I keep looking for the Zagg in store and no such luck, its the only time I remember to look for it. I keep finding the family edition xoom covers now

Go right to the Zagg site HERE.

Iam using Zagg Full Body, great protection screen and low finger print...
I have just one issue with back part protection... the film is freeing and it does not adhere more in the rounded off part.
I just contact Zagg, register my product and Zagg send me a new product.
Great deal.

I am ordering Exim screen protector from ebay. I used this brand for my previous phone and it works great.

I'm using the ScreenGuardz HD from Bodyguardz.com. It's great. It gets rid of some of the glare on the screen and actually feels nicer to touch than the bare glass. I played with it at CES and liked it so much that I ordered it when I got home. It's also a static cling shield so it can be re-positioned if necessary.

Just ordered Zagg screen protector.
I fitted one to my HTC desire over a year ago. Still as new, expensive but very good.

I was using a Zagg screen protector for the first 3 months, but about 2 months ago I took it off and haven't looked back. The XOOM screen is very durable as it is made with Corning Gorilla Glass™ (I know there is allot of speculation about that) but if you go to the Corning website the XOOM is listed in the Motorola section of "Show all devices"
I have an "Acase" leather Folio case to protect it when I'm on the go, as for regular use I just bought some "DustOff" brand LCD screen cleaning spray and a I find that a cheap $3.00 micro fiber cloth from the automotive section at Walmart works best and leaves absolutely no micro-scratches or lint on my screen.
Just be sure to take care of your screen by cleaning your it at least once a day. Having the natural feeling and look of the screen the way it was intended is well worth the effort....of course that is just my observation, there is absolutely nothing wrong with using a screen protector to protect your investment, but honestly I haven't had a screen protector on in over 2 months and my screen is still absolutely as perfect as the day I bought the device.
Anyway just my 2 cents lol
sent from my Suped up XOOM running Team EOS ICS Nightly 56

Agreed
Boarder277 said:
I was using a Zagg screen protector for the first 3 months, but about 2 months ago I took it off and haven't looked back. The XOOM screen is very durable as it is made with Corning Gorilla Glass™ (I know there is allot of speculation about that) but if you go to the Corning website the XOOM is listed in the Motorola section of "Show all devices"
I have an "Acase" leather Folio case to protect it when I'm on the go, as for regular use I just bought some "DustOff" brand LCD screen cleaning spray and a I find that a cheap $3.00 micro fiber cloth from the automotive section at Walmart works best and leaves absolutely no micro-scratches or lint on my screen.
Just be sure to take care of your screen by cleaning your it at least once a day. Having the natural feeling and look of the screen the way it was intended is well worth the effort....of course that is just my observation, there is absolutely nothing wrong with using a screen protector to protect your investment, but honestly I haven't had a screen protector on in over 2 months and my screen is still absolutely as perfect as the day I bought the device.
Anyway just my 2 cents lol
sent from my Suped up XOOM running Team EOS ICS Nightly 56
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I agree, I don't believe a screen protector is necessary!

[Q] Do you use a screen protector for your Galaxy Nexus?

Do you use a screen protector for your Galaxy Nexus?

Hell yes
Ive been using screen protectors for 5 years

invisishield being applied tomorrow. gone two months on my GSM screen perfect still.

didnt have one for more than a month. not a scratch until i rubbed it against my car seat belt. somehow normal objects like keys and even a blade doesnt leave a scratch..but tough fiber does. its a small scratch though..but if you scratch it you'll feel that its a lil deep. got a screen protector a few days later after coming out of depression.

Skinomi Techskin - $8 on Amazon. Free 2 day shipping with prime. Same product as Zagg but cheaper, both good products I have used them both. I tore the built in protector out of my Defender after applying the Skinomi. A human finger has never touched my screen.

How does the glass hold up?

I've have my 2XL since October 21. I've had ZAGG glass curve on it since nearly day one. I've just cracked my third one. None of the times I've cracked it I've dropped it. Both times I've pulled it out of my pocked and noticed a chip in the middle on the side and it spiders out from there over the next few days. I've had glass protectors on my last couple of phones (S4, Moto X Pure) and never had issues with either of them cracking. Sure I replaced due to wear over time, but never because they broke.
I'm not sending Zagg another $10 for a new one. So I'm wondering how the factory glass holds up. Can I just go naked? Is it just the crappy edge only adhesive on the zagg curve? Looking for other peoples experiences and willing to listen to any advice others may have. I'm going to be pissed scratching up the factory screen and I really don't think I can go back to a "film" type protector.

Here's a thread on this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3780637
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I've have my 2XL since October 21. I've had ZAGG glass curve on it since nearly day one. I've just cracked my third one. None of the times I've cracked it I've dropped it. Both times I've pulled it out of my pocked and noticed a chip in the middle on the side and it spiders out from there over the next few days. I've had glass protectors on my last couple of phones (S4, Moto X Pure) and never had issues with either of them cracking. Sure I replaced due to wear over time, but never because they broke.
I'm not sending Zagg another $10 for a new one. So I'm wondering how the factory glass holds up. Can I just go naked? Is it just the crappy edge only adhesive on the zagg curve? Looking for other peoples experiences and willing to listen to any advice others may have. I'm going to be pissed scratching up the factory screen and I really don't think I can go back to a "film" type protector.
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I've had mine as long as you have. Screen still looks fine without any scratches that I can see. Granted, I take care of my phone, but I don't exactly baby it either. It's been dropped more than a few times, and wound up in my pocket with car keys, and still no bad scratches that I can see. I think if your an average user, and don't work in a construction zone, you'll be fine without a protector :good:

DaMadOne said:
I've have my 2XL since October 21. I've had ZAGG glass curve on it since nearly day one. I've just cracked my third one. None of the times I've cracked it I've dropped it. Both times I've pulled it out of my pocked and noticed a chip in the middle on the side and it spiders out from there over the next few days. I've had glass protectors on my last couple of phones (S4, Moto X Pure) and never had issues with either of them cracking. Sure I replaced due to wear over time, but never because they broke.
I'm not sending Zagg another $10 for a new one. So I'm wondering how the factory glass holds up. Can I just go naked? Is it just the crappy edge only adhesive on the zagg curve? Looking for other peoples experiences and willing to listen to any advice others may have. I'm going to be pissed scratching up the factory screen and I really don't think I can go back to a "film" type protector.
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I'd say don't risk it I had my phone since January got Google's screen protector loved it finger prints and smudges where non existent until just a couple weeks ago when I also dropped my phone on the ground and it landed facedown on a rock only the screen protector broke
So I bought a zagg even though a few bad reviews all saying screen breaks too easy I have had this one for a week so far and accedently step on my phone trying to get into the shower did not break my screen so far I'm having no issues except smudges already on day one.
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I have given up on screen protectors for this device.
The only ones that cover the entire device are made from plastic/rubber (aka liquid skin) lol. These make no sense, they offer no actual protection to the screen and they feel like crap and look just as bad on the device.
Than you have the tempered glass protectors. You have the option of partial screen coverage, which also ruins the aesthetics of the curved glass. Or you can get the "full coverage" option that claims to have "3d, curved glass". This is by far the worst option available. These manufactures of this garbage even go as far to list serious flaws of their design as selling points in their descriptions. The most glaring examples being, "with Dot Matrix" and "updated adhesive" This is so ridiculous, the "updated adhesive" is just horrible glue that they use on the top and bottom edges of the protector and the "dot matrix" is a full coverage of spaced out semi clear dots that are sold as being added for extra touch sensitivity, when in reality the dots are only added because the screen protector is not actually curved glass, it is flat glass connected to a top and bottom edge made of black plastic. The curved plastic edges are black for one, if they were actually glass that means they painted or tinted the top and bottom edges for no reason other than to have wasted money. And because there are 3 pieces to the protector, with the top and bottom responsible for adhering the protector to the screen, the "dot matrix" is needed because the middle piece is not actually mated to the screen. Any quality screen protector claiming to be tempered glass, does not need a dot matrix and is fully adhered to the screen with a clear silicone adhesive.
in conclusion, the pixel 2 xl has corning gorilla glass 5, this is the best glass currently available on the market. So being as none of the protectors available actually protect against cracked or broken displays, there is no need to waste your time with a screen protector. the only thing that the horrible protectors actually offer is scratch resistance, so unless you keep your phone in your pocket with coins all the time don't bother wasting your time or money on a screen protector.

Had mine without a screen protector since launch, and my screen has noticable scratches, etc.

Don't risk it. Whitestone is pricey $50. But feels like regular screen and removes the worry about damaging this great investment.
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+1 on Whitestone

I've had mine since 10/24/2018 and no issues. I haven't ever used screen protectors. I tried on a phone several years ago but after like 3 attempts and still not being able to get it on without air bubbles I gave up. Although, I do have a bumper case that gives it a gap to protect from drops. Between that and the Gorilla Glass I've never had an issue. Plus, if I do have an issue I have the Pixel protect plan to take care of that.