The A100 seems to pick up smudges more than anything else I own.
My phone, which is smaller but otherwise looks nearly identical and shares a Gorilla Glass screen, doesn't pick up fingerprints nearly as easily nor obviously.
I've tried cleaning with an eyeglass cleaner (which works great on the phone), a drop of liquid hand soap and others and nothing seems to be a particularly good solution.
I've generally use a soft microfiber cloth, although I've experimented carefully with cotton terry and soft paper.
Has anyone found anything that cleans well and perhaps resists smudges?
Ever tried a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and distilled water? That and a paper towel picks up oils very well, and if you don't douse the paper towel with the solution leaves it nice and shiny. Nothing I can think of which resists smudges, at least not until the Max Planck institute manages to make that soot-derived coating work.
I use a foaming automotive glass cleaner and a paper towel.
The smudges were bothering me terribly, too, until I added a GreatShield matte screen protector a couple of months ago. Since then, reflections are greatly diminished, and smudges a thing of the past.
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The smudges were bothering me terribly, too, until I added a GreatShield matte screen protector a couple of months ago. Since then, reflections are greatly diminished, and smudges a thing of the past.
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Got the same thing, works great. Definitely reduced glare, and much less fingerprints showing after use. I normally just use a slightly damp microfiber cloth to wipe when I need to.
Thanks for the replies.
Even though the screen is Gorilla Glass, I didn't think of using an actually glass cleaner. Too much Plexiglas in my life, I guess.
I found one automotive cleaner/shiner in my garage that works okay, but ordered the matte GreatShield today. I'm just hoping I can get it on cleanly without dust underneath.
I've been disappointed with skins on my phone. (Clarivue and Zagg were two brands that were both a waste of money with inferior products and poor customer service.)
Screen cleaner
I use Monster cleaner the I got from Best Buy.
Cleans really nice, cuts down the glare and finger smudges are kept at bay for days.
i use Endust LCD and Plasma wipes
i wipe off the excess moisture with whatever those little screen cleaning rags are called
it gets my screen squeaky clean
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i use Endust LCD and Plasma wipes
i wipe off the excess moisture with whatever those little screen cleaning rags are called
it gets my screen squeaky clean
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Yep LCD pannel cleaner spray and a micro-fiber towel works well to clean it(untill you touch it again). Though I would say in the long run a shield that keeps it from getting smudged in the first place seems like the best solution.
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Yep LCD pannel cleaner spray and a micro-fiber towel works well to clean it(untill you touch it again). Though I would say in the long run a shield that keeps it from getting smudged in the first place seems like the best solution.
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i agree a screen protector is a must
Will be buying a screen protector this weekend, feel like it's time, haven't used a screen protector since like 09 on my dark iPhone days.
I clean mine with household polish, the stuff that says is fine for electronics and glass, it leaves a pretty good friction free finish - I've tried alsorts on my tablet to keep it clean, Brasso gadget clean, LCD panel stuff, generic gadget cleaning stuff. Turns out bog standard polish is the best for me
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The A100 seems to pick up smudges more than anything else I own.
I've generally use a soft microfiber cloth, although I've experimented carefully with cotton terry and soft paper.
Has anyone found anything that cleans well and perhaps resists smudges?
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I have found this microfiber cloth to work very well:
http://www.simplygoodstuff.com/microfiber_lens-cloths.htm
I wet the corner of the cloth with water and wipe once with the wet end. Then I do a few quick wipes with the dry end the screen is like new.
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I cannot stand the installation procedure needed for the screen protectors. Every single time: I use the "provided micro fiber" cloth to remove dirt and lint and the apply. EVERY TIME I am left with tiny lint,, micro specs of air dust etc. between the film and the screen, and a small little bubble here and there. It drives me crazy. Call me obsessive compulsive but it take me about 3 screen protectors until I finally get it right. Anyone aware of any screen protection technology that will help me avoid this outcome?
I don't, but I did read that if you apply it in the bathroom after running hot water and steaming it up real good that it will help that problem a lot. I plan to try that when I get my first screen protector this week.
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Hard type screen protectors will solve your bubble issues. Martin Fields screen protectors is pretty much impossible to have bubbles stuck inside it.
However it won't solve your dust problem. If anything, it's much easier to see dirt and other imperfections stuck between the screen and a Martin Field protector.
Or you could try one of the crystal screen protectors from boxwave. I had your problem too with my first 2 screen protectors, and it seemed that I couldn't just get them on there without a problem. With this one from boxwave, I just wiped it off with the provided micro-fiber cloth and used the bubble-elimination card to remove any possible bubbles under the screen!
http://www.boxwave.com/
Get the ones from ATT. I have tried Bodyguardz, Zagg, Stealth Guards, and some generic BS from eBay. All of those were the type you apply with the solution (and have that dreaded orange peel look) and you have to wait for it to "cure" and it is extremely easy to get bubbles stuck in them.
The ones from ATT on the other hand, are completely smooth and truly invisible. They are a stiffer material and you do not need application solution. I am very happy with them and for 9.99 you get 3 of them. If you mess one up by getting some lint on it or whatever, you can just wash it with soapy water and spray it down with some water+baby soap and re apply it that way. Very easy to get the air bubbles out that are caused by using the solution. Again, they can be installed with no solution at all and if done carefully, it should look like nothing was ever installed on the phone
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...038&q_sku=sku4770252&q_manufacturer=&q_model=
I got them from a local store for 7$ since I got a discount. Those above ^^ from BoxWave seem extremely over priced. For 10$ you can't go wrong with the ones from ATT.
I am using clarivue not even a single dust, lint, inside. It's the quick and easy 3 layer type screen protectors.
Here's a tip ... go to the bathroom and turn on hot water on sink or whatever to create humidity that would trap the dust or w/e in the air ... and it makes this easier to apply.
I haven't had a screen protector on my Vibrant in almost 2 months now & even with constantly putting it in my pocket with my keys, dropping it once onto my driveway & even fumbling it into bouncing off a brick wall one time I have yet to scratch my screen. The rest of the phone is dented & scratched but the screen is still beautiful.
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I haven't had a screen protector on my Vibrant in almost 2 months now & even with constantly putting it in my pocket with my keys, dropping it once onto my driveway & even fumbling it into bouncing off a brick wall one time I have yet to scratch my screen. The rest of the phone is dented & scratched but the screen is still beautiful.
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I had my iPod Touch for years, in and out of pockets with keys and pocket-knives and cell phones, dropped countless times, two little kids messing with it all the time, accidentally sliding it face-down across surfaces, and so on. Never used a screen protector, never got a single blemish or scratch. And that was basically plain old arsenic-free glass. The Captivate is made with Corning's high-tech Gorilla Glass.
Sure, either could still scratch or break. But it's like getting a car with an expensive paintjob, and then covering the whole thing in Scotch tape so it won't get scratched. You end up with something that looks god-awful 100% of the time, because you're afraid something might happen to it that would affect how it looks. Pretty much any time someone hands me their smartphone or DS, it is a scratched, smudgy, dusty mess because of some $40 screen cover they have on there. I always try to point out that it seems odd to make your screen look terrible on purpose just because you're afraid of you might make it look terrible on accident. I used one good one once, that you couldn't even tell was there, but the first time I took it on a flight it turned into smears of rainbows.
use a piece of clear packing tape to remove the dust. running the shower helps bring dust down but there will be some lint from the cloth. dont lean over it, a lot of "dust" is dry dead skin or dandruff so if you have dry skin or dry scalp dust will fall on it. also stop being so anal.
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I haven't had a screen protector on my Vibrant in almost 2 months now & even with constantly putting it in my pocket with my keys, dropping it once onto my driveway & even fumbling it into bouncing off a brick wall one time I have yet to scratch my screen. The rest of the phone is dented & scratched but the screen is still beautiful.
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I don't need no stinkin' screen protector. I mean unless I know my phone is going to be dragged across macadam but then a screen protector won't help, will it.
Gorilla Glass... Screen Protector unnecessary... I have always used a screen protector too on previous phones but the screen on this phone is rugged.
I used to be the same way as you guys, "I don't need a screen protector because it's been through everything and still works perfectly!!" Yet, one day I found a scratch on my screen that I have no idea whatsoever where it came from. So, I got this Boxwave ClearTouch Crystal screen protector, and you literally cannot tell it is on there. It feels just like the glass (con for me actually, I prefer a paper kind of feel) and doesn't scratch easily at all. Plus, I installed it in a dusty room and there was no lint or anything else under the screen. It even comes with a thick card to remove bubbles once it has been applied. So, if you're even slighty, .000001% scared of getting lint trapped underneath the screen, go with Boxwave. I vouch for its clarity and ease of installation. Also, my screen is just as sensitive as before, as I've tried BARELY touching the screen and it still would pick up a touch.
And, in the rare event that you did get dust glued to the screen, it is completely washable and rewashable, so it is a little expensive, but well, well worth it.
Oh, and there is no adhesive whatsoever, not even water is needed. Just peel and go.
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Gorilla Glass... Screen Protector unnecessary... I have always used a screen protector too on previous phones but the screen on this phone is rugged.
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i listened to this
totally terrible advice. not that i care but i have about 20 microscratches and a couple decent sized ones....
it takes time to learn how to put screen protectors on... I have probably put 500 or so on all different types of phones you just wipe it clean tilt it so that you can make sure there are no dust particles... then you pull the backing off of the protector a few inches apply to the designated area and take a credit card and follow the rest of the protector down... works everytime
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i listened to this
totally terrible advice. not that i care but i have about 20 microscratches and a couple decent sized ones....
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I second this . there is no such thing as 'unscratchable glass' some very expensive sunglasses use to have that warranty , guess what , they dont anymore ...
although I have to say the argument about HAVING YOUR PHONE LOOK UGLY JUST IN CASE SOME ACCIDENT CAN HAPPEN TO MAKE UGLY made me laugh , I d never have a phone without one my advice :
Just buy a few cheap ones on eBay and master the trick when your bored , after 3 times it should be installed perfectly , I also noticed if you have light scratches already on it , the screen protector hides them so thats a bonus
Ive tried SO many screen protectors. The only one I have been happy with so far (and VERY happy at that) is Realook. They are SUPER clear, thin, and very hard. You do not lose the glassy feel or the crisp vivid look on the screen. Ive put them on a few phones now, a few Vibrants and a Mytouch Slide 3g (my gf didnt even know i had put it on there till i told her). Its $10 for 2 protectors and I HIGHLY recommend them.
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/REALOOK-AT-T-Samsung-Captivate-AFP-Screen-Protector-2PK-/250674134359
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I haven't had a screen protector on my Vibrant in almost 2 months now & even with constantly putting it in my pocket with my keys, dropping it once onto my driveway & even fumbling it into bouncing off a brick wall one time I have yet to scratch my screen. The rest of the phone is dented & scratched but the screen is still beautiful.
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I have a tiny little chip right in the middle of my screen on my Captivate about a cm underneath the AT&T logo. It has taken less abuse than yours, and it even has a screen protector on it. It looks like the kind of chip you would get if a piece of gravel hit your windshield a little too hard.
Your mileage may vary.
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I used to be the same way as you guys, "I don't need a screen protector because it's been through everything and still works perfectly!!" Yet, one day I found a scratch on my screen that I have no idea whatsoever where it came from. So, I got this Boxwave ClearTouch Crystal screen protector, and you literally cannot tell it is on there. It feels just like the glass (con for me actually, I prefer a paper kind of feel) and doesn't scratch easily at all. Plus, I installed it in a dusty room and there was no lint or anything else under the screen. It even comes with a thick card to remove bubbles once it has been applied. So, if you're even slighty, .000001% scared of getting lint trapped underneath the screen, go with Boxwave. I vouch for its clarity and ease of installation. Also, my screen is just as sensitive as before, as I've tried BARELY touching the screen and it still would pick up a touch.
And, in the rare event that you did get dust glued to the screen, it is completely washable and rewashable, so it is a little expensive, but well, well worth it.
Oh, and there is no adhesive whatsoever, not even water is needed. Just peel and go.
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Thanks for the info on the Boxwave screen protector, I've been wandering if it's as good as it looks.
In the malls near me now, there are little carts (you know those areas of the mall, where the cart/carny people are) that have people with small steady hands...
Invisible Shield it is called. They give you a lifetime warranty on the cover. They put it on. They will even cover your entire phone if you want (the back of the Captivate I am thinking of getting covered to avoid scratches on the metal back), and if you get a replacement phone for some reason, you only pay a portion of the price (material only) and they put it on again.
They use some sort of silicon liquid (snake oil... was probably just water) to aid in putting it on, and mine is perfect. Had a couple bubbles with the liquid still in it, but true to their word, it evaporated (through the protector) and it was perfect the next morning.
I jumped at this opportunity after totally FAILING at putting on a protector on my Tilt 2 (two packs of 3). On that phone, I took an exacto knife to cut off the excess I was so bad at it. I gladly paid $20 to have someone else do it and give me a warranty on it.
Invisible Shield. Check out your local mall.
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I cannot stand the installation procedure needed for the screen protectors. Every single time: I use the "provided micro fiber" cloth to remove dirt and lint and the apply. EVERY TIME I am left with tiny lint,, micro specs of air dust etc. between the film and the screen, and a small little bubble here and there. It drives me crazy. Call me obsessive compulsive but it take me about 3 screen protectors until I finally get it right. Anyone aware of any screen protection technology that will help me avoid this outcome?
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I think the gorilla glass is pretty resilient. Check out this youtube vid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xASJobjD68
So what do people recommend as the best screen protectors to choose from for the MT4G?
I know everyone has their own opinions on them, but I'm hoping people can post their pros/cons and we can help us all narrow down the choice to a few.
Thanks!
the phantom skinz screen protector! pros: clear, nice feel, covers the whole front. cons: none if installed correctly.
I like the Reallook one. Clear, durable and feels like the glass.
I had the realook and phantom skinz. I settled on phantom skinz. I have the full body matte, plus clear phantom skinz. (Don't install the matte screen protector from PS).
Realook is very good with clear BUT the only thing that sucks is that you get ALOT of oils/fingerprints, etc on it. Easy install and easy clean with soap/water.
Phantom skinz gets oil on the screen too, but not as much. Screen surface is alittle "gummy". (Orange peel is very little to non existant). Watch out as the adhesive backing will attract lint (during installation) and you WILL not be able to get that off. PS also has lifetime warranty = unlimited screen protector replacements. (got the whole kit for $12 during 50% off cyber monday).
Don't bother getting invisible shield, they suck and give you orange peel, and it's thick.
@Jaylito,
Did you notice any kind of cloudiness after you cleaned your screen with alchol/towel? (assuming you've cleaned your screen with alcohol/water) For some reason, mine clouded up on the top.
yeah I have. I guess it's normal tho. goes away if u keep rubbing the screen back & fourth with ur thumb. guess since the material... if it gets wet, it'll cloud a bit cause the moisture seeps thru the inside but it'll dry out bro.
guess I have to do more rubbing then cause it's still cloudy...
oh well....
I tried PhantomSkinz and that was a pain to put on (w/ water and soap), Realook was easy and it didn't peel at the edges.
Zagg Invisishield. Lifetime Warranty.
realook, hands down.
pros: crystal clear, feels like the glass itself, easy to clean, easy to apply, easy to reapply.
cons: a little expensive ($10 for 2, but its totally worth it)
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I tried PhantomSkinz and that was a pain to put on (w/ water and soap), Realook was easy and it didn't peel at the edges.
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Weird... for me, PS was MUCH EASIER than realook.
PS allows movement up/down/left/right with ease, and then you just squeeze out water.
For realook, it sucked to align the edges cause you can't move the film once you've "stickered" it on. Then you have to peel it back off and realign, causing lint (in my case) to adhere, and then I have to clean it again.
For me the realook was the best by far. I tried a couple of the wet app kind like invisishield and clear freak on the 4 mt4gs that I had and the realook was the best. I agree its a pain to put on, especially if you have animals because of dust and hair, but if you apply it in the bathroom after letting it steam up from the shower, I've found I can get it on without too much dust or hair falling on the screen. Also, get some extra scotch tape and place it on the front of the realook screen to keep your fingers off the adhesive side while applying it. Another nice thing is that each protector comes with two dots to apply to the camera lens in the back.
The only bad thing is that I think the realook attracts fingerprint grease worse than the wet app kind.
I have a zagg on my nexus s mostly because its all that's out right now and will put a realook on as soon as they are available.
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The Boxwave screen protectores look pretty good too, though I've never tried one myself.
Ghost Armor. Just added it today on my 4G n its cut to fit perfectly, including the sensors n camera. FEELS like the real glass n doesn't take away from the display like the ones Tmo sales. Avoid those *****es like the plague.
I used Zagg for my Nexus S.
I get generic ones from a guy named lcd-protectors on ebay, 5 for $3.50. They're the stiff kind with two protective layers that you peel off, one before you apply and one after. I'm too cheap to pay more.
i just ordered a full body cover kit from stealthguards.com
choosing the clear type and none of the colored ones, it was $2.85 (full body protection, just pay shipping)
$2.85 sure beats dishing out $25 for zagg which is the same crap.
What do you need a screen protector for? I haven't used a screen protector since I bought the G1 at launch, and I've never had a screen scratch. Keys in my pockets, etc. Never been a problem. These screens are incredibly scratch resistant.
I love these screen protectors that I bought on Amazon. Perfect on the first try with no bubbles! Check it out here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004E49TEG/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1294786757&sr=8-1:
BoxWare screen protector is well IDK how to rate it as it is just regular. What I did not like about it was it does "NOT" fully cover the screen as you have little gap very small which bugs me as I am neat. The feeling right now is artificial as I can tell it is there maybe cuz its still new as I applied it just 2hours ago. So lets wait and see how it turns out in long run.
I grabbed a Reallook screen protector off of amazon:
Pros: The feel and clarity are great
Cons: The cut. It has a cutout for the FFC and leaves a fair bit of space on all sides (as a result it's easy to get on) but it's really short on all sides in my opinion.
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What do you need a screen protector for? I haven't used a screen protector since I bought the G1 at launch, and I've never had a screen scratch. Keys in my pockets, etc. Never been a problem. These screens are incredibly scratch resistant.
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Tell that to the scratch in my screen that I got the first day of having the phone... yeah, needless to say, I have a screen protector now and its helped a lot.
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Any recommendations for weekly cleaning of the EVO? I picked up some Windex for Electronics wipes and some baby powder to prevent "oil slicks" when using my Ballistic case. The Windex is supposed to help with anti-static and help keep dust and dirt off of the screen. I've tried alcohol wipes and eyeglasses solution from Costco, water. They help a little.
Not sure about some of the pricier options like ZAGG foam.
What kind of cleaning cloths do you recommend?
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Any recommendations for weekly cleaning of the EVO? I picked up some Windex for Electronics wipes and some baby powder to prevent "oil slicks" when using my Ballistic case. The Windex is supposed to help with anti-static and help keep dust and dirt off of the screen. I've tried alcohol wipes and eyeglasses solution from Costco, water. They help a little.
Not sure about some of the pricier options like ZAGG foam.
What kind of cleaning cloths do you recommend?
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Windex will work a lil bit tho don't want it to get in the ports. If your using a ballastic case no need for baby powder if you have a screen protector already on your phone it fills the air pocket between the screens so no oil slick effect I had the same case.
Cleaning products seem excessive. Just need a dry cloth or lightly soaked with water to wipe it down. Your phone doesn't get that dirty, does it?
Is this for real???? It is a piece of glass, surrounded by plastic. You don't need anything special to clean it. Windex or any other normal clean and paper towel will clean it. Stop trying to make this more special and complicated than it is.
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Windex will work a lil bit tho don't want it to get in the ports. If your using a ballastic case no need for baby powder if you have a screen protector already on your phone it fills the air pocket between the screens so no oil slick effect I had the same case.
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I took off the anti-glare screen protector that was included in the case (not the outer clear screen). So now it's just the screen pressing against the outer clear screen. The baby powder trick works well. Apply baby powder. Then wipe up with a wet cloth. No oil slicks so far.
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Is this for real???? It is a piece of glass, surrounded by plastic. You don't need anything special to clean it. Windex or any other normal clean and paper towel will clean it. Stop trying to make this more special and complicated than it is.
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I'm a bit of a neat freak. I like my evo and case as clean as possible. I'm trying an anti-static wipe to cut down on the dust inside and outside of my case. Hopefully, that'll help.
yeah I have been using isopropyl alcohol and I have had no issues. I would be careful with windex. Some of the bottles will have ammonia in it and that is know to cloud certain plastics/poly-ish things. Like no windex on tinted windows, as that can cloud the cars window tint.
Just a microfiber cloth and a amonia free cleaner here , I think I use glass plus its amonia free . I clean mine daily , I work in the heat and dirt so my screen protector is contstantly greasy either from oil from machines or from my face when I make a phone call . This cleans it up rather well .
50/50 isopropyl alch and water, i spritz it in to the air and move the phone's screen through the mist so there won't be too much overspray, it should be plenty. Then i hit it with one of those yellow costco microfibers, does the trick every time.
I stay away from windex for electronics as iso is enough to get fingerprints and grease off.
I guess I'll have to settle for the alcohol Costco wipes. They're like 200 small packets for $8.39. Are they safe to use on lcd screens?
Link for Costco wipes: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Produc...56&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
I guess this windex for electronics wipes is going back. They're $4.99 at Target.
Link for Windex for Electronics: http://www.windex.com/products/electronics/
Baby powder trick only lasts for a few days and is annyoing when your in direct sunlight or indrect light looks milky.
the screen itself is not the lcd panel, but a glass digitizer on top of the screen, so yes, anything that is gentle enough for an lcd directly will work on the glass....since its glass.
I use spit and my shirt lol. It gets the job done.
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I use baby wipes
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I use these lens wipes, they work great.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sight-Savers-Wipes-Pre-Moistened-Lens-Cleaning-Tissue-50-ct-2pk/12338353
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Well I have my hands on the new Crystalusion Liquid Glass and I am in the process of writing the UK's first official online review of the product. So far I have applied the product to the screen of my one X which was incredibly easy.
The product protects against abrasion as well as bacteria and is invisible
Check out my review on my site (link in signature)
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Well I have my hands on the new Crystalusion Liquid Glass and I am in the process of writing the UK's first official online review of the product. So far I have applied the product to the screen of my one X which was incredibly easy.
The product protects against abrasion as well as bacteria and is invisible
Check out my review on my site (link in signature)
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Sounds amazing!!! Can't wait for it to come out so I can try it.
This looks rather interesting!
How well doe's it repel finger prints and smudges?? From the video on your site it looks like the ideal product for people who don't like traditional screen protectors!
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Seems quite good with fingerprints but any that do appear seem to wipe off easier. I'm really impressed with it so far.
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Do you have a link for this on amazon? I can't seem to find it
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I can't see it on there now either. Was only a limited amount.
Still available on eBay by the looks of it
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Really interesting..
If it is simple as that it's worth a try
Even though, don't you think it can have some placebo effect on it?
Hey,
after few days of testing, can you give some feedback?
Is it worth 10 GBP ? (7+3 for international shipping)
Just ordered via eBay. I'll come back with review after few days testing. :fingers-crossed:
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Just ordered via eBay. I'll come back with review after few days testing. :fingers-crossed:
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So does this protect the screen from scratches?
I bought this and applied to my phone earlier.
Came as two small foil packets and a small dry wipe. In one of the foil packets is a strong alcohol wipe which you use to clean to screen. The second packet is then opened and there's another alcohol-smelling wipe which contains the nano liquid crystal formula, this is then wiped over the area you want to protect and the dry wiped used to 'buff' and dry the surface. I found while I was handling the 2nd wipe containing the formula I could feel a coating on my fingers. The surface then needs to be left to dry for 5 minutes, thought the information on the box says that full protection isn't reached until 24 hours has passed.
So far I my phone looks and feels like I has no screen protector on it at all - which is what I prefer, you forget how much image quality you lose when you use a screen protector (i've used several expensive ones and they've all have some degree of picture degradation). I've been using the phone all day and had it in my pocket, and so far so good! I've not really had a chance to test the protect extensively, but it appears to me to just act as a thin coating to slightly improve the scratch resistant properties of the gorilla glass screen. I speculate that there will be an increased resistance to minor thin scratches, but there will be no real impact on big deep scratches. We'll have to see how this measures up as time goes on.
Forsh said:
I bought this and applied to my phone earlier.
Came as two small foil packets and a small dry wipe. In one of the foil packets is a strong alcohol wipe which you use to clean to screen. The second packet is then opened and there's another alcohol-smelling wipe which contains the nano liquid crystal formula, this is then wiped over the area you want to protect and the dry wiped used to 'buff' and dry the surface. I found while I was handling the 2nd wipe containing the formula I could feel a coating on my fingers. The surface then needs to be left to dry for 5 minutes, thought the information on the box says that full protection isn't reached until 24 hours has passed.
So far I my phone looks and feels like I has no screen protector on it at all - which is what I prefer, you forget how much image quality you lose when you use a screen protector (i've used several expensive ones and they've all have some degree of picture degradation). I've been using the phone all day and had it in my pocket, and so far so good! I've not really had a chance to test the protect extensively, but it appears to me to just act as a thin coating to slightly improve the scratch resistant properties of the gorilla glass screen. I speculate that there will be an increased resistance to minor thin scratches, but there will be no real impact on big deep scratches. We'll have to see how this measures up as time goes on.
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Have you ever use SGP Ultra Cystal or Glass Screen Protectors? I'm using a glass screen protector now and it is awesome.
Also, how many applications can you make with what's included?
Crystalusion is now available from http://www.expansys.com/crystalusion-liquid-glass-protection-2-pack-235269/
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David
lambstone said:
Have you ever use SGP Ultra Cystal or Glass Screen Protectors? I'm using a glass screen protector now and it is awesome.
Also, how many applications can you make with what's included?
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I used the ultra crystal for a bit, I can definitely tell the difference between using a screen protector and using my phone naked or with this crystalusion stuff. Now i've taken the screen protector off I feel like i'm using a new phone, its so much sharper and more vivid.
The crystalusion has been applied 24 hours and been in my pocket with various bits and pieces, no scratches at all yet.
[waffle] From the smell I assume the wipe contains a compound dissolved in an alcohol solvent (probably denatured ethanol), this is wiped all over the phone and when the alcohol evaporates a thin layer of the protective compound is left. I don't know this for certain and can't find any documentation to support this, but i'm a chemistry masters and that's what the wipe looks and feels like to me. With this in mind, to answer your question I think you could apply the crystalusion as long as the wipe is moist, which is quite a while. There would be no point in applying a layer, waiting for it to dry, then applying another to possibly make a thicker more resistant coat, because this would just dissolve the layer you just applied (which poses the question, would dipping your coated phone in ethanol remove the coat (not that I expect anyone to dip their phone in ethanol)). [/waffle]
I expect you could coat several phones with one package, at least 3 .. you could probably coat about 2 iPads.
Forsh said:
I used the ultra crystal for a bit, I can definitely tell the difference between using a screen protector and using my phone naked or with this crystalusion stuff. Now i've taken the screen protector off I feel like i'm using a new phone, its so much sharper and more vivid.
The crystalusion has been applied 24 hours and been in my pocket with various bits and pieces, no scratches at all yet.
[waffle] From the smell I assume the wipe contains a compound dissolved in an alcohol solvent (probably denatured ethanol), this is wiped all over the phone and when the alcohol evaporates a thin layer of the protective compound is left. I don't know this for certain and can't find any documentation to support this, but i'm a chemistry masters and that's what the wipe looks and feels like to me. With this in mind, to answer your question I think you could apply the crystalusion as long as the wipe is moist, which is quite a while. There would be no point in applying a layer, waiting for it to dry, then applying another to possibly make a thicker more resistant coat, because this would just dissolve the layer you just applied (which poses the question, would dipping your coated phone in ethanol remove the coat (not that I expect anyone to dip their phone in ethanol)). [/waffle]
I expect you could coat several phones with one package, at least 3 .. you could probably coat about 2 iPads.
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Very nice. AFAIK, each 'purchase' comes with 2 packages right?
Also, I believe that this liquid protection only provides a low level of anti-scratch properties. It is more of the anti fingerprint properties that I am after, I wonder if you could apply this onto a screen protector to confer upon the protector anti fingerprint properties. Do you know if this coating adheres to plastic?
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Very nice. AFAIK, each 'purchase' comes with 2 packages right?
Also, I believe that this liquid protection only provides a low level of anti-scratch properties. It is more of the anti fingerprint properties that I am after, I wonder if you could apply this onto a screen protector to confer upon the protector anti fingerprint properties. Do you know if this coating adheres to plastic?
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There's two packages, one containing an alcohol wipe and one containing the crystalusion wipe. I've long used and binned my wipe so I can't test it again. I found the crystalusion facebook page and it looks like this is a product that's been about for a while, but previously used to coat things like childrens toys (anti-bacterial properties) so I assume it will cover just about anything non-porous. As far as anti-fingerprint properties go it's very good, better than any screen protector i've used, though it will still leave a mark if my hands are particularly clammy/greasy. This easily wipes off, for instance with my t-shirt.
Hey guys, my order arrived yesterday and as i told you on 16th August here i'm back with my small review.
I'll make it as short as possible:
As "Forsh" also told before the package includes 2 small sachets. No #1 for cleaning, No #2 with Liquid Glass solution. At first i cleaned my phone with a soft cloth to wipe the dust off the display. Next step was the cleaning with the micro cleanser. After 2-3 minutes of drying i opened sachet #2 and applied the Liquid Glass solution. After further waiting for 5 minutes to let the solution dry i had a look at my display.
It looked like a cleaned display with striation. I took the soft-touch cloth to remove the striation. Finally the display looked like before. Simply cleaned and free of dust and fingerprints.
(I just left my phone by side to let the solution act for a while.)
The result after few hours:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING CHANGED!!!
I just took my phone and handled for a while to see if fingerprints are visible anymore or if something has changed. But absolutely nothing happened to my phone.
Currently i'm not more than dissapointed about the (forseeable) result.
Guys, how should such a solution work? You apply some strange liquid stuff on your display and it's safe and free of fingerprints for at least on year? NOPE!!!
The tip of the iceberg was as i read on the package "Manufactured in Germany". Why the f*** did i order from UK?
MY FINAL RECOMMENDATION:
Safe the money for this purchase and buy a anti-dust cloth to clean your display several times when it's dirty. Occasionally cleaning can be made easily by rubbing your phone on your pants or your shirt. In the matter of Scratches: As my knowledge the SGS2 has gorrilla glass, so no need for a extra-protection.
Maybe somebody else has tipps and tricks how to handle CRYSTA(IL)LUSION the right way.
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Safe the money of this pruchase
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As expected...
<still enjoying the real safety of the SGP Ultra Clear protector>
Crystalusion application
nagelo said:
Hey guys, my order arrived yesterday and as i told you on 16th August here i'm back with my small review.
I'll make it as short as possible:
As "Forsh" also told before the package includes 2 small sachets. No #1 for cleaning, No #2 with Liquid Glass solution. At first i cleaned my phone with a soft cloth to wipe the dust off the display. Next step was the cleaning with the micro cleanser. After 2-3 minutes of drying i opened sachet #2 and applied the Liquid Glass solution. After further waiting for 5 minutes to let the solution dry i had a look at my display.
It looked like a cleaned display with striation. I took the soft-touch cloth to remove the striation. Finally the display looked like before. Simply cleaned and free of dust and fingerprints.
(I just left my phone by side to let the solution act for a while.)
The result after few hours:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING CHANGED!!!
I just took my phone and handled for a while to see if fingerprints are visible anymore or if something has changed. But absolutely nothing happened to my phone.
Currently i'm not more than dissapointed about the (forseeable) result.
Guys, how should such a solution work? You apply some strange liquid stuff on your display and it's safe and free of fingerprints for at least on year? NOPE!!!
The tip of the iceberg was as i read on the package "Manufactured in Germany". Why the f*** did i order from UK?
MY FINAL RECOMMENDATION:
Safe the money for this purchase and buy a anti-dust cloth to clean your display several times when it's dirty. Occasionally cleaning can be made easily by rubbing your phone on your pants or your shirt. In the matter of Scratches: As my knowledge the SGS2 has gorrilla glass, so no need for a extra-protection.
Maybe somebody else has tipps and tricks how to handle CRYSTA(IL)LUSION the right way.
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Hi Nagelo, thanks for your post. Crystalusion is a nanotech product that coats your device with a 100nm coating of pure glass. The glass is carried in ethanol because it’s fast drying at ambient temperature and makes the application process faster.
There are a couple of important steps that need to be completed to ensure your device is correctly coated.
Firstly the ethanol cleaner in sachet 1 should be used continually to clean your device until the cloth is dry – typically this will take about 90 seconds.
Secondly the device should be coated with Crystalusion using the cloth in sachet 2, again this should be done continually until the cloth runs dry, again this will take about 90 seconds. The reason for continually using each cloth until it runs dry is to ensure you have sufficiently coated your device with the Crystalusion layer.
The application can be multidirectional (unlike other liquid protectors which must be applied in the same direction) but it is important to continually use the cloths until they are dry. Once you have finished the application process you can handle your device lightly after 5 minutes, we suggest ‘lightly’ because it takes 12 hours for the layer to completely form (it’s a good idea to apply it last thing in the evening so the layer can set while you’re sleeping). It’s recommended that you use each application of Crystalusion for a single device to ensure proper coverage.
I’m sorry about your recent experience using Crystalusion – given your comments I believe your device hasn’t been correctly coated owing to your description of the application – your comments are helpful and from now on we will be including prescriptive application instructions inside the packs.
As thanks for your input and in order for you to experience the benefits of Crystalusion I’ll message you privately and send you another pack which you can reapply using the above method.
My new Fold 2 is arriving today. I intend to remove the main screen factory protector. I've read about people's experience with replacing the screen protector and it seems that unless using matte protector (which I do not want to do for now), fingerprints remain an issue.
My question is has anyone tried applying an oleopbobic coating to a clear TPU protector? Is this possible? I'm looking at possibly the Orzero protector and something like the following:
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Buy OLEOPEL Oleophobic Coating Wipe On Kit 4ml Anti Fingerprint Liquid for All Smartphones Tablets Smart Watches Glasses Camera Lenses and Touch Screens: Screen Protectors - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Thanks ahead of time.
Sounds like a great idea. Definitely interested in knowing the experience of others who may have tried this. Personally, I do not recommend you remove your inner display protector until you have another one immediately to apply. The standard one installed by Samsung feels gross and all, however it is still projecting the screen from scratches...
I went ahead and removed the main screen protector and applied the above oleophobic coating. Easy application and a relatively short cure time. So far, I'm very happy with the results, although it's difficult to tell how much impact it had given the screen presumably may have some coating already. Maybe not since it's not glass?
Early results seem very good as I am not noticing very many fingerprints at all and they are very easily wiped away with a soft microfiber cloth. Time will tell about durability and I will report back with my results.
The above kit also had plenty left to apply to the outer screen with a factory screen protector. The application seemed identical although again I'm not sure if it actually bonded or not. Likewise, I'm not noticing many fingerprints and they are easily removed. Will report back on this as well.
So far so good.
It's nearly worthless as it's only a couple of microns thick at the best. Thickness matters.
No impact protection whatsoever and very little scratch or marring protection regardless of the claims.
Liquid Glass works on cars after about 3-5 coat/ cure cycles as it bonds to its self and builds in thickness. At around 5 coats it might be 1-2 mils thick. Resembles a clear coat at that point and adds a degree of protection more so than wax.
One coat does nothing.
Even it's no substitute for any type of clear tape of even the thinness mil thickness.
Thanks for the reply. I'm not using it as a protective coat but for the anti-fimgerprint qualities.
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Thanks for the reply. I'm not using it as a protective coat but for the anti-fimgerprint qualities.
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For that it will work.
It will be interesting to see have long it lasts. The dry skin of the fingers and palms can actually polish glass, it is abrasive.
ladera said:
Thanks for the reply. I'm not using it as a protective coat but for the anti-fimgerprint qualities.
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How long have you been using your phone this way? Just curious if you've seen any scratches on your screen? I switched out the screen protector and while it is definitely smoother the the factory one, I still long for a smooth glass like feel and am very tempted to go protector free.
Only about 5 days so far but I love it. Of course, I can't speak to the !ong-term yet. I'm pretty careful (famous last words, right?). I avoid wiping it with anything but a microfiber cloth or a double plush microfiber towel (the kind I use on my car). I love the double plush towel because I can clean the screen in about 2 seconds. BUT, it's too big to pocket obviously. I'm actually on the lookout for some kind of small plush towel that can fit in my pocket lol.
Thus far, no scratches at all.
ladera said:
Only about 5 days so far but I love it. Of course, I can't speak to the !ong-term yet. I'm pretty careful (famous last words, right?). I avoid wiping it with anything but a microfiber cloth or a double plush microfiber towel (the kind I use on my car). I love the double plush towel because I can clean the screen in about 2 seconds. BUT, it's too big to pocket obviously. I'm actually on the lookout for some kind of small plush towel that can fit in my pocket lol.
Thus far, no scratches at all.
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It's easy enough to reapply as needed
Microfiber clothes are all I use. Been using them to dry wipe optics for well over a decade.
Any other material is likely to cause scratches sooner or latter...