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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!
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
AllGamer said:
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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any tips or tricks to putting the screen protectors on without getting bubbles or dust and lint sticking to adhesive side of protector?
If and when you place your screen protector and notice a finger print or lint, you can repair it. I use clear packing tape, cutting two strips about 1/2" wide. Place one on the top near (but not over) the area you are working with. This is used to lift the protector so you can get under it to where the problem is. Then slip the second strip under the protector, facing up or down depending if the problem it on the protector or the glass. I do it one way then the other for good measure. Once the tape is in place, lower the protector, press on the area, raise the protector, remove the piece of tape under the protector, then lower the protector to see if the blemish is gone.
Repeat where needed. Remove the piece of tape on the top by holding the protector beside the tape, and pulling the tape off the top.
This will remove fingerprints underneath the protector whether it is on the protector or the glass. It will also remove dust, fibers, etc.
It is entirely possible to place the screen protector where it is straight and without anything caught underneath, but I have used this method many times.
If you would like to see the process, search Youtube for "removing lint from under screen protectors".
I'm lazy -- I took mine to BestBuy and had them do it. It cost around $12, but they did the job right. I always seem to screw up when putting them on myself.
there is no need to "protect" the screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxlsNLi-9s
only good if protector is fingerprint resistant
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there is no need to "protect" the screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxlsNLi-9s
only good if protector is fingerprint resistant
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I agree, it makes no sense to use a screen protector on something that has Gorilla Glass like the KF does, other than fingerprints or possibly a privacy screen protector.
I purchased the Skinomi from Amazon. It did not really help with fingerprints like I had planned, nor did it look very good on the screen - contrary to the Skinomi I have on my iPhone 4...
My fire got a light scratch on it in about a week. Never dropped, lived in its case, babied.
Get a screen protector.
(I am anal and hate even the smallest defect. It was indeed a small scratch only noticeable in certain light, but was a scratch.)
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I agree, it makes no sense to use a screen protector on something that has Gorilla Glass like the KF does, other than fingerprints or possibly a privacy screen protector.
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I disagree. I have Gorilla Glass on my Samsung Epic 4g which survived the same type of 'demonstrations' showed in that video. Not wanting to impact the beauty of the screen (touted as one of its primary features when the phone came out), I left mine unprotected. However, after less than a year of use, there are still a significant number of scratches on it, and even one 'chunk' missing that is visible from all angles.
Came here to see if anyone recommended a specific brand over another. While the anti-glare screens sound nice, I have also read that it impacts viewing in a negative way - sounds like something I don't want for a device designed for reading. Therefore I figured I'd stick with a clear protector, but was looking for reviews.
I've always loved and used the SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal.
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The anti-fingerprint ones they sell are junk. They really muck up the screen. But the ultra-crystals are great and provide another layer of protection. I haven't installed mine on my Fire yet, but I will once I get around to it.
Though Gorilla Glass is amazing stuff, it is not scratch-proof. I'll continue using screen protectors regardless of what type of glass.
Interesting. I have a 2 year old Incredible with a perfect screen and never used a screen protector. I must be the most careful person on earth.
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The anti-fingerprint ones they sell are junk. They really muck up the screen.
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Agree and disagree. While it does hinder the quality a tiny tiny bit, I personally love the feel of the matte surface while reading a book. That, combined with anti-glare, make the clear protectors utterly useless to me. If I'm reading / watching anything, I certainly don't want to have to tilt the device to get rid of glare to see the screen clearly.
I bought the Acase matte screen protectors and absolutely recommend them to anyone. 3 pack for $12.99 shipped on Amazon. (Girlfriend loves them too)
I have an XO Skin on my Nexus and love the look of it. You really can barely tell its there and it helps a ton with the finger prints. They make one for the Fire as well: http://xoskins.com/amazon-kindle-fire-screen-protector
Be aware that this is a wet applied protector. I find the best way to apply them is the steam up the bathroom really well for a few minutes, then turn the water off for a few minutes to let any dust in the room settle. Then do a really good wipe down of the screen with a non lint towel and blow it completely clean with compressed air.
When applying the protector, use a lot of the application liquid, on the protector and your fingers.
I just installed a Skinomi protector. Still waiting for it to dry and all, but as far as I can see I removed pretty much all of the bubbles. It was around 9 bucks shipped, came well packaged with clear instructions and a lifetime warranty. As long as it the picture quality isn't disturbed, I think it's going to be a winner.
I do want to try one of those matte protectors now though...
After dealing with cheap screen protectors I ordered a couple different well reviewed protectors.
I got the armorsuit militaryshield.
It installed great, but had to apply it wet (which i don't like) and let sit for 12 hours.
It turned out very nice, you really couldn't tell it was there besides very minor screen distortion. I really didn't like how it felt, a little sticky.
I had to rma that kindle and couldn't save the shield.
So I got a greatshield ezseal
If you're looking for a protector this is the one to get.
Best protector Ive ever used.
Its basically just like the moshi ivisor for ipad.
It doesn't stick to the screen, the adhesive is on the outer edges and it basically lies on the screen -so no bubbles. you can even take it off and wash it.
I tried the Acase matte screen protectors on Amazon and they looked awful. They mute the color palette and give everything a fuzzy look. Tried the Acase clear screen protectors instead and they worked out fine. Can't see the fingerprints and the screen still looks good.
yeah matte will make it a bit fuzzy/greasy looking
the ezshield is matte
Got this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ALDUFG/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
BoxWave Amazon Kindle Fire ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector
I really like how it fits, it really make the display look better.
Don't really care about scratches, but the reflections on the KF can be pretty annoying outside.
It's not really anti-Fingerprint but it's way more easy to clean.
It's also reusable.
I thk a screen protector is ideal if your banging it around or throwing stuff of it but other than theres no reason to really.
ive only had i protector on 1 one the phones ive had, all the rest of the stuff I dont have any SP on them.
I have never had any prob with the screen getting scratched.
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If I could find something that would let me see the screen in the sun now that would be worth it. LOL
Is it making the screen use better outside then? And what about the use inside?
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I'd definitely speak against screen protectors; I purchased a highly rated myGear one with my Fire and noticed that though fingerprints didn't seem to appear as easily, they were almost impossible to wipe off completely. It also noticeably detracts from what is such a good screen.
After trying alot of screen protectors i endup running to these basalguardz screen protector only for $7.99 and here is my quick review.
For the past 3 days I have been using the BasalGuardz Premium Quality Anti-Glare Matte Screen Protectors (3-pack) Screen Protector. Here is my quick review:
Really easy to install. Fits the Nexus perfectly
Very thin. No reduction in touchscreen sensitivity.
Clear and remains visible under daylight.
Has a texture on its surface that I really like.
Tough, So far no scratches.
Whats in Box:
3 BasalGuardz Premium Quality Screen Protectors - Anti-Glare/Matte
1 Micro Fiber Cleaning Cloth
1 Application Card
here is a link if anyone interested for $8 cant go wrong.
http://www.basalent.com/samsung-gal...nti-glare-matte-screen-protectors-3-pack.html
Are these comparable to the PowerSupport screen protectors for Apple products?
Starting to get tired of the Zagg's tackiness.
They are pretty darn cheap for a 3 pack I might just order one.
Ya I had iPhone 3gs pretty close to power support. Before this I had zagg just terrible quality and fitting on top wasn't that great and orange peel. Glad I find out this sp
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Does the protector go edge to edge and stick well to the rounded edges? Any pics?
Ya fits perfect. But my camera is on repair when it comes I'll get the pictures.
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Does the protector go edge to edge and stick well to the rounded edges? Any pics?
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just ordered one off ebay i messed up my ZAGG and im so pissed.. i contacted them if they could give me replacement sice i bought like 5 of these for me and my friends. Hopefully this one is good
Just bought the pack of three off amazon, $8.49. Had some leftover amazon credit and used it anyway.
I'll update on the quality/comparison to power support.
http://www.amazon.com/BasalGuardz-S...2BGK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329455824&sr=8-1
Just got mine in today. Gonna install them later when I can steam the bathroom, but doing a preliminary fit, they cover the screen perfectly.
Edit: After install the bottom edge does not want to stay down. Not much of a problem for me as I have a case on the way.
It does add a rainbow effect to the screen that is most prominent on whites or brighter colors. Don't know if it'll go away with time, but I am willing to live with it for now because the feel is way better than the Zagg.
It is definitely easier to slide my finger around. Does not attract much fingerprints and the anti-glare works well enough for me.
Overall, I'm happy with it. Mostly because of the price and improved feel over the Zagg. I'll have to do some long-term testing regarding the rainbow effect and if I can put up with it.
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Just got mine and put one on. Fit is better than most, but the blasted curved edges do cause the top and bottom to lip up. I have an otterbox commuter so i don't even see the bottom just a little lipping at the top. Overall besides that, the cutouts are exact, the camera is perfectly cut and the earpiece looks good too. The anti glare effect is not for everyone, but i do appreciate it although it causes graininess. Barely any grease gets on this guy which is amazing. 8/10 for these protectors.
As compared to powersupport: take it like this... unless powersupport themselves makes protectors for the nexus, these are a clear runnerup to them.
One thing that is EXREMELY frustrating is that they used the system of two tabs on one edge to apply the protector, and they made the two tabs at the bottom of the protector, allowing for zero focal point to pivot the protector. Really wish they put them at the top. I still managed a perfect fit though
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I just received mine. Here was my application method:
- Wipe with Windex electronics wipe
- Wipe with included microfiber cloth
- Spray with air duster can
- Peel off first layer and apply tape to the adjacent corner
- Position and press down with included card or plastic squeegee
- Peel off last layer and smooth out with microfiber and card
I LOVE the texture. Swyping is much easier. The matte finish is nice and goes well with my Qubits case. It does however make the screen look a bit grainy. Not so noticeable on dark colors, but when looking at lighter screens (i.e. Message app) it's noticeable.
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I just received mine. Here was my application method:
- Wipe with Windex electronics wipe
- Wipe with included microfiber cloth
- Spray with air duster can
- Peel off first layer and apply tape to the adjacent corner
- Position and press down with included card or plastic squeegee
- Peel off last layer and smooth out with microfiber and card
I LOVE the texture. Swyping is much easier. The matte finish is nice and goes well with my Qubits case. It does however make the screen look a bit grainy. Not so noticeable on dark colors, but when looking at lighter screens (i.e. Message app) it's noticeable.
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I agree with the swiping, this matte finish has literately no friction that glass or plastic would have on your fingers, whether their dry, wet, or greasy. Antiglare films are one reason why my Temple Run session was extremely high on the iPod, lol.
Can anyone with this screen protector post some pics or video? Thanks.
+1 ^
I think im going to pull the trigger on these been looking into matte protectors an the reviews for these seem to be better than the rest, wouldn't mind seeing a video or a few pictures before i purchase but im getting real tired of the verizon protector i have
I've said it before in a different thread that the display quality of these devices are absolutely amazing, it would be a pity to ruin that with a screen protector. There isn't a true perfect screen protector, but the two I'd recommend is either XO or martin fields. The basal is cheap, but martin fields is also dry and super clear. However, it is a oil magnet just like the XO.
carlost24 said:
+1 ^
I think im going to pull the trigger on these been looking into matte protectors an the reviews for these seem to be better than the rest, wouldn't mind seeing a video or a few pictures before i purchase but im getting real tired of the verizon protector i have
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I'll take some pictures tomorrow when I get to the office. I just put a new one on tonight and it came out very nice.
By reading these comments, wouldn't this screen protector be the same quality as the one Verizon sells? I used to have the Verizon one but I stepped away because of the grainy look on white screens (difficult to read sometimes).
Here are a couple of pics.
Thanks for the pics, they look very good to me, im sold about to jump on amazon and order right now.
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Here are a couple of pics.
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Thanks for the pictures.
And just fyi, your email is in the second pic
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Thanks for the pictures.
And just fyi, your email is in the second pic
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Thanks! Edited pic.
This is one slippery mofo. Any skins out there? Less than 24 hours and this thing keeps slipping off what I thought were flat level surfaces. If I set it flat on the palm of my hand or on a newspaper on a table, I can watch it slowly inch its way to its doom.
I hate to admit I fell for this line from LG:
MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure IV “Transit Drop”)Shock Resistant
Compliant with a military standards test (MIL-STD-810G Method 516.6, Procedure IV “Transit Drop”). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in controlled environment. Do not attempt.
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But if you actually look up what this means... you see its pure and simple marketing buII**** as your "controlled environment" can consist of a careful 4 foot drop onto plywood.
So yes.. skins to keep this thing from slipping are needed.
I ordered the Invisible Phone Guard front/back and will show how it works here when it is received. ATT was supposed to give me a screen protector.
I attached a picture to show what happened here. This is from 2 or 3 falls only 2'5" drop onto a laminate floor. The scratches cannot be seen without good light and the photos were taken using a DSLR and macro lens.. so it isn't terrible, but rest assured this has weakened the gorilla glass and the front screen will eventually shatter if it keeps jumping off tables.
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Hey ######!
Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, we have no plans to support the LG G8 ThinQ, as there is simply not enough demand to justify adding it to our portfolio at this time. Sorry about that. Let us know if there is anything else we can help with, and have a great day!
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screen protector
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EDYQG6Q7JY
i found this to be a good review of the BodyGuardz Pure Arc Curved Tempered Glass Screen Protector for the G8 ThinQ
i thought it was a shill channel looking at other reviews, but he seems to hate this. it fits GREAT, but only has adhesives on the sides and has a visible dot matrix.
on top of that, he says there is an unnatural hollow feel to it due to the adhesive not being full screen. i imagine this will negatively affect the oled speaker.
this is a $50 screen protector that AT&T is giving away as a part of a promotion.
skins... not much out there and only dbrand has responded (with a NEVER).
the Invisible Phone Guard screen protector was OK and visibility was good, but i found the sound to be very slightly muffled as if it is dampening a certain high frequency.
i'm keeping the back on until i find a decent skin.
this film seems like it will blemish easily. it certainly gets dirty easily. pics here...
Having this phone for a few days now and the OP was not lying about how slippery this phone is. A case or skin is a definite must have!
Ordered a Ringke Fusion X.
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I ordered this case - https://www.ebay.com/itm/273759783563 - I should be getting it later today, I'll post about how well it works.
No sooner did I post this than it came in the mail. Fits on easy, stays on snugly. It's matte rubber without feeling like you're holding a car tire. I had one for my Nexus 6P I really liked and this feels equally good.
This thing is indeed incredibly slippery. I think I'm just going to be extra careful about where I put it down (it's not too slippery in my hands I find, just on certain surfaces), I hate hiding the slick design of the phone with a case. This is also the first phone I've had in a very long time where the camera doesn't bulge out the back, which I really appreciate and don't want to diminish with a case.
doblebo said:
This is one slippery mofo. Any skins out there? Less than 24 hours and this thing keeps slipping off what I thought were flat level surfaces. If I set it flat on the palm of my hand or on a newspaper on a table, I can watch it slowly inch its way to its doom.
I hate to admit I fell for this line from LG:
But if you actually look up what this means... you see its pure and simple marketing buII**** as your "controlled environment" can consist of a careful 4 foot drop onto plywood.
So yes.. skins to keep this thing from slipping are needed.
I ordered the Invisible Phone Guard front/back and will show how it works here when it is received. ATT was supposed to give me a screen protector.
I attached a picture to show what happened here. This is from 2 or 3 falls only 2'5" drop onto a laminate floor. The scratches cannot be seen without good light and the photos were taken using a DSLR and macro lens.. so it isn't terrible, but rest assured this has weakened the gorilla glass and the front screen will eventually shatter if it keeps jumping off tables.
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Well there are a number of skins now at the varies skin sites though I personally skipped them and simply put the phone into an Otterbox Defender case.
I used a cheap curved glass screen protector ( was like $9) and some loca glue (like $10) to make a DIY full adhesive whitestone kit.
hey everyone - just got my lg g8 a few days ago. i got my case and glass screen protector yesterday. in my head i feel like maybe the screen protector is 'muting' the sound from the screen. has anyone else noticed this, or is it just in my head?
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hey everyone - just got my lg g8 a few days ago. i got my case and glass screen protector yesterday. in my head i feel like maybe the screen protector is 'muting' the sound from the screen. has anyone else noticed this, or is it just in my head?
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I have not had that issue and I am using a Supershieldz screen protector however my brother who is using an Iphone 7 recently had that issue with one due to a screen protector he picked up at Walmart though it resolved once he removed it.
It's amazing to watch this phone slowly creep off of my wireless charger, which has a rubbery grippy surface! My case arrives today...
I'm using slickwraps for the back of my phone and I like it. I would say they are slightly less precise than dbrand, but still great quality. If people would like photos, please let me know.
I'm using a Nillkin slim case, adds no bulk and provides some grippiness.
I also have a Spigen Crystal Clear gel case that's very nice, but is more bulky than the Nillkin.
As for screen protectors, i've found that glass ones are useless for this phone. I tried a couple full adhesive brands with the idea that i would fill the little gap on the edges with LOCA but of the 6 protectors that i applied, they all had a problem sticking fully in some flat areas of the screen. It was always the exact same spots so I came to the conclusion that the LG screen itself isn't 100% flat in those areas so I settled on the Ringke Dual Easy Film screen protector.
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You may want to think about giving the Skinomi Full Body Skin a try. It definitely keeps my phone from slipping off of surfaces, giving the phone a bit of a plastic-rubber feel while still letting the beauty of the phone show through. The back protector doesn't interfere with any cases and offers a bit of mental relief for those times you want to carry your phone without a case.
Dude, I had my g8 for 2 days. Was in. The washroom and the phone was on a roll of toilet paper (the flat side, obviously haha) and got a notification. Before I knew it the phone slid off and landed on the bottom right corner, heard an alarming "tink" sound but didn't think anything of it. A few mins later I saw a small crack, then I looked again and realized that there were multiple cracks on the screen. Ended up getting it replaced by my carrier, I said it was damaged in shipping. Point is that this phone is a glass cannon: it's very powerful for specs but it will have a broken screen if you sneeze on it the wrong way. This is one of the massive downsides to the new gorilla glass. Sure it's scratch resistant but with the wrong amount of pressure it will get destroyed :/
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This is one slippery mofo. Any skins out there? Less than 24 hours and this thing keeps slipping off what I thought were flat level surfaces. If I set it flat on the palm of my hand or on a newspaper on a table, I can watch it slowly inch its way to its doom.
I hate to admit I fell for this line from LG:
But if you actually look up what this means... you see its pure and simple marketing buII**** as your "controlled environment" can consist of a careful 4 foot drop onto plywood.
So yes.. skins to keep this thing from slipping are needed.
I ordered the Invisible Phone Guard front/back and will show how it works here when it is received. ATT was supposed to give me a screen protector.
I attached a picture to show what happened here. This is from 2 or 3 falls only 2'5" drop onto a laminate floor. The scratches cannot be seen without good light and the photos were taken using a DSLR and macro lens.. so it isn't terrible, but rest assured this has weakened the gorilla glass and the front screen will eventually shatter if it keeps jumping off tables.
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I've dropped this thing so many times because it's so slippery. Seems like every other week I hear it jump off a table a few minutes after I leave the room.
I have a crack on 3 corners, but nothing across the screen. My case (which I tend to take off when connecting it to things such as controllers or some USB cables) almost hides the cracks.
However, these are more like small missing chunks of glass on the corners. I've never had such a fragile phone. I tried super glue on the corners to keep it from spreading, but eventually just went to town on the corners with silicone conformal coating that I had sitting around. It seems to be working great and keeps the little shards coated and sort of glued in there. I kind of prefer this to replacing the screen as replacements have only gone down slightly to around $150 shipped from China and I know I'll just end up breaking that one.
There's always been one or two deal breakers with all of my LG phones and that's why I kept going to a different manufacturer as soon as I could. I hate to say it but after this, I'm never going back to LG again no matter what cool unique feature they're wooing me with.
I basically used this phone with a broken screen for 5 months. Replacements are still $150 (better than $200 back when it broke). It dropped approximately 1.5ft face down onto a clay tile floor and front screen has cracks all over. It almost looks somewhat inverted now as if the screen was designed to have tension. Well I went and got a note 10+ and man it is great to have a real phone again. Doesn't have some of the edgy LG stuff that I really loved and theres no headphone jack... but bigger/brighter screen that isn't broken is so nice to have. Good luck with your screens guys.... I'll replace mine when the price is reasonable and either go back to using it or put it on ebay.
Jaa-Yoo said:
I'm using a Nillkin slim case, adds no bulk and provides some grippiness.
I also have a Spigen Crystal Clear gel case that's very nice, but is more bulky than the Nillkin.
As for screen protectors, i've found that glass ones are useless for this phone. I tried a couple full adhesive brands with the idea that i would fill the little gap on the edges with LOCA but of the 6 protectors that i applied, they all had a problem sticking fully in some flat areas of the screen. It was always the exact same spots so I came to the conclusion that the LG screen itself isn't 100% flat in those areas so I settled on the Ringke Dual Easy Film screen protector.
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I have reached the same conclusion about the screen not being flat enough to utilize a hard glass protector even if you avoid the very curved edge portions. I tried the curved, glued only on the edge types first but that always had a weird optical effect and wasn't very ruggedly glued on, none in the middle. Why? I haven't tried using whitestone glue yet.
So the suggested one sounds interesting. https://www.amazon.com/Ringke-Compa...dge-Application/dp/B07NHMBNLH#customerReviews
I think I'll watch the videos first.
I also found these but yes a firm, solid piece of glass is a no go IMHO. Not a fan of these new case designs for all the new phones. Why de do dat?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQD2BCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_MkrHDb48GTKZN
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QB9MN28/
Still hoping for a solution. I had great luck with Spigen Crystal screen protector SGP10855 for my LG G3 which is hard but I believe would be flexible enough if it skipped the curved edges but they don't make anything like that?
UPDATE: After watching the LG G8 video on YouTube I decided to go with the Rinke.
I'll report back. This will be 4th type attempted.
I put it on this morning. It is pretty easy to get this on with good alignment and no bubbles.
Two things.
1. If you watch the YouTube instructions the place where the dust dust cleaning sticky backing splits in half does leave a slightly perceptable crease in the soft protector. Maybe it will smooth out with time? It did not with the squeegee.
2. It's soft so you can possibly nick with your fingernails and it's also easy to lift an edge ever so slightly during final finishing so be careful.
I see no installation flaws but it also isn't a hard glass but then those do not install properly even when undersized because the screen is not level as you get near the edges as far as 1/4" away. The film eliminates this issue but will it protect and stay on.
We shall see.
I sell a lot of these devices and it is even hard to photograph them on a smooth surface because they will start around on my table. Put it in a case, the screens are expensive.