I'm surprised no one has really reviewed the Verizon screen protectors for the Galaxy Nexus. Usually I wouldn't get a screen protector from a carrier but I was in desperate need of one and didn't want to wait a couple days for it to be shipped to me. I was gonna pick up the anti glare since I hate fingerprints but I didn't want to ruin the display. I usually get anti glare but I made an exception with the galaxy nexus.
After installing it, I can say I underestimated how nice these screen protectors are. This is my first galaxy nexus screen protector but I've had SGP screen protectors for my iPhone and I can say the quality and fit of the Verizon screen protector is the as good if not identical.
The cutouts are spot on with the ear speaker and camera. There is an elongated cutout for the ear speaker and proximity sensor and individual cutout for the ffc.
The screen protector does not cover the whole bezel of the screen. There is a gap around the phone. All dry application screen protectors for the GN are like this. This is because of the curved glass design. The edges will bubble if it went all the way to the bezel. The only fix to this is getting a wet application screen protector.
Installation varies depending on your experience with install dry screen protectors. I've installed over dozens so it took no more than 5 mins and I was able to put it on lint free. With the screen protector on, you can hardly tell that it's on. The crystal clear doesn't effect the quality of the screen at all.
Gliding your finger across the screen is smooth and not rubbery like wet applied screen protectors. Like all crystal clears, it smudges easily but a simple wipe on your jeans or shirt will clear it.
Overall, I give the screen protector a 8/10.
Pros:
Considerably cheap since it comes in a packet of 3 for $12.99 -- I am sure eBay has cheaper screen protectors but I had 0 experience with those so I can't compare.
Good quality and fit that rivals SGP and other top brands
Cons:
smudges easily (a given for crystal clear screen protectors)
To me, there isn't a perfect screen protector. There's always a give and take when you pick a crystal clear or an anti-glare. Basically down to choice on what you're willing to sacrifice. I've had the SGP oleophobic (for the iPhone) before and it was an upgrade from the crystal clear but not by much. I was wiping my phone less but only by 2-3 times a day. It possibly is the middle man of the anti-glare and crystal clear (more towards crystal clear though).
Hope this helps anyone on the fence of getting the Verizon screen protector. Also if you don't like it, you can always return it to Verizon. I usually blow my money on getting an SGP but I think I shall keep this one on.
Welp....I already had a thread about this. I can't believe why so many people have to dig online searching for the "perfect" screen protector (even wet ones) while they have an excellent option available at their local stores. I know that the Verizon one is not edge-to-edge, but this provides some "forgiveness" when applying it. Plus, with any case on the gap between screen protector and the screen's edge will be completely un-noticeable. With Verizon's clear protector, I cannot tell the difference from stock with both the screen ON and OFF.
I guess the search for screen protector online is more of a "bling" factor than "quality".....people like to be different and have a "rare" screen protector than a decent one that everyone can conveniently buys at stores
Will this fit the HSPA Galaxy nexus?
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Will this fit the HSPA Galaxy nexus?
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Its the same screen so it should fit.
Anyone know if you have to be a Verizon customer to buy one ?
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I got the 3 pack for free with my work discount and I love it. Can't even tell its on and with the silicon case can't see the seams.
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Yes it fits the GSM Galaxy Nexus and no you don't need to be a Verizon customer.
I have AT&T and the GSM GN.
I got these this morning and i can say these are pretty good for their value.
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The Verizon clear screen protectors are pretty good. My only complaint is the amount of smudging and oils it accumulates. The oleophobic one I used on my Thunderbolt was better in that respect.
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I got these as well just now, pretty good IMO. I had zagg earlier and these are way better. I couldn't stand the rubbery feel on the zagg.
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thanks to this post I purchased it today for $10 and holey hell its amazing. Like its the clearest I have ever seen period and it feels so slick no bubbles lawdy lawdy lawd thank u
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I bought them because I wanted something to put on them ASAP for resale with the intention of replacing them shortly. However, I'm very satisfied. My only gripe is sometimes if oil is smeared the wrong way, it will rainbow and my speaker cut outs were a little too close. Besides that, I'm very satisfied for $13. I installed wet, but that's only my preference because dry installations are a mess for me. Overall, a great buy with 100% success rate.
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I use em...good stuff.
I just went and got a pack of the Crystal clear ones from Verizon . I bought the accessory package and they came with the antiglare screen guards . The Antiglare will seriously reduce the image clarity of this phone without a doubt . I took what remaining screen protectors I had of the antiglare and they swapped them out for the Crystal Clear ones . First I installed them myself didnt take long just make sure the screen is very clean before install . I got one speck of lint but even the clears seem to mask that rather well since its only a small piece and up out of the screen viewing area . Very nice you have to look to see they are on the phone . Touch of it reminds me of the bare screen of the Nexus . Also the Crystals arent showing bubbling like the antiglares did . Seems like on the antiglares the piece around the earpiece never settled down right . Overall if you get the accessory package (holster/case , Charger , screen protectos) request they remove the antiglares and put crystal ones in the box instead . You wont regret it .
How did you apply them wet?
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I normally apply screen protectors wet.
I have a pack if anyone wants them. $6 shipped in US.
Never used. I'm using XO. PM me.
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I applied them dry , I refuse to put water on my devices. I take a microfiber cloth and clean the screen of any major debris . Then go over the screen with a superfine microfiber cloth . The fine ones are usually included with the screen protectors but I used one I had from a Zag screen protector I had on my EVO 4G when it first came out . Its big enough to cover the whole screen once I am done cleaning it to prevent any dust from falling on the screen . With the fine microfiber on the screen I get the screen protector out , get it ready for application . With these I I get the tab primmed up so the second I pull the cloth off the screen and give it slight shot of air (No I aint saying blowing) the screen is spotless and I lay down the SP . Smooth out the air bubbles with the card that comes in the package and peel up the top piece leaving a clean spotless screen protector . I usually end up doing friends phones since they always get bubbles lint and who the hell knows whatelse stuck in them ROFL .
SIDENOTE: Make sure you dont have any ceiling fans or anything running that might stir up dust and lint particles in the air .
I agree with most people's experience with the Verizon screen protectors. I was going to order a 3rd party version but didn't want to leave the screen unprotected while awaiting shipment. With my corp discount they were under $10 for 3 so I just grabbed a pack at the Verizon store when I got my phone. I must say, I am pleased. Very clear, smooth surface, no problems. Initially I was annoyed that it didn't cover edge to edge but I figured there was probably a good reason (and recall protectors on other devices always seeming to come up at the edge).
Overall, for $3 each I can't think of any reason to buy more expensive protectors at this point.
Using water or solution isn't bad. For the normal dry protectors, I usually run it under water, then flick it a few times to get more of the water off. Get a paper towel ready then slap it down. Dab the paper towel around the edges as you apply it.
If you flick the SP a few times, all you have are very very small droplets. This also prevents dust from sticking due to static.
A few years ago, I ordered a SP from china and this was the instructions. It worked so well that I do it every time now.
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I looking for the best screen protect for my capy
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Took three tries and a slight trim of the long edge, but 3 ANTI GLARE Screen LCD for Samsung Captivate Galaxy S off ebay gave me what I want: a bubble free matte screen installation. item #380262378182.
Thanks I going to order from ebay
You don't NEED a screen protector.
The Samsung Galaxy S has Gorilla Glass from Corning.
Check a torture test here (on a Dell Streak, which I also have - but it has the same glass) and tell me if you really need a lousy plastic sheet on your beautiful screen.
Check out the gorilla glass website. The got a pictireo of a gorilla with its arse up in the air kissing a pane of glass LOLS
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FWIW, My phone hangs out in my pocket all day, every day, with keys and loose change etc. I have zero scratches on the glass and the naked glass feels much better than any screen protector IMHO.
Don't get yourself all worked up over choosing the "right" screen protector. Just buy the 3 pack from at&t and call it good
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Steinheil protectors are fantastic -- only ones I've found that don't leave smudges and fingerprints all over. (They do dull the screen a bit, but since the amoled screen is too bright to begin with, that's not a problem IMO.)
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Don't get yourself all worked up over choosing the "right" screen protector. Just buy the 3 pack from at&t and call it good
+1
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FWIW, My phone hangs out in my pocket all day, every day, with keys and loose change etc. I have zero scratches on the glass and the naked glass feels much better than any screen protector IMHO.
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Look at it in the sun at an angle so it reflects the sun off the screen, you will see lots of micro scratches. This is on both our captivates. Sure, they're not "SCRATCHES" like the usually unsightly ones, they are just micro, or super thin.
Just because it can handle an impact doesn't mean it's scratch resistant. Personally have used the Phantom Skinz protector in the past and am currently using the Realook protector now. If you like the slight rubbery feel of the "skinz" type of protector you have plenty of options. I used the Phantom Skinz because it seemed to have the least orange peel look. After exchanging my captivate for another one (I had the random shut down issue) I used the Realooks static style screen protector. I prefer this one since it's almost nake glass feeling and I can totally say it can take a decent scratch. I got a nice dent from a fall off my desk onto a barbell that dented my chasis and also nicked the screen protector but no scratches. Best thing is you get 2 so if one gets farked you still have a spare. Best screen protector is one you will use and be happy with.
It still scratches even with the Gorilla Glass. Not big scratches, but they are visible at certain angles - it may or may not bother you.
I've used two types, SGP and Realook. Both are highly regarded, and from my experience SGP doesn't have any rainbow effect like Realook, but Realook has a much more natural feel. Both are excellent.
i took off my screen protector a couple months ago and i sometimes regret it. theres a few scratches on the screen but you cant really see them unless you hold the phone at a specific angle in the light. it doesnt really bother me that much. it is kind of annoying having to clean the fingerprints though.
I have invisishield its great only paid twenty for it with a lifetime warranty you I've had mine for about 4 months and it has yet to get a scratch and I even took a knife and scraped it across the screen surely no scratches but in the end I guess it is all up preference
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Dont mean to hi jack the thread but is there a way to clean a screen protector? I was installing mine and it slipped out of my hand. I have tried using scotch tape to the debris off of it but I cant get all of it. Any ideas????
Invisishield
I've had the Invisishield on my phone since late August. I just recently had to exchange that under warranty and the Invisishield removed easily and installed easily on the new phone, no air pockets at all. Still looks like the day I bought it.
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I have invisishield its great only paid twenty for it with a lifetime warranty you I've had mine for about 4 months and it has yet to get a scratch and I even took a knife and scraped it across the screen surely no scratches but in the end I guess it is all up preference
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possible one of the WORST things to put on a phone's screen. Especially a touch screen phone with one of the best glass and screens.
The invisishield and all others LIKE IT offer nothing but horrible viewing and use. The cover often resists your fingers movements, your fingers often drag on it and the smoothness of glass is all gone and replaced by a crappy rubbery and not to mention GRAINY protector.
Surprisingly, the only thing close to being clear, and smooth is the cheap stuff on ebay. I've used them and they offer great protection and are cheap enough to change out every month. I no longer use one.
for what its worth I got the BodyGuardz protectors when they were on thanks giving sale.
It does not feel like the glass, given, but i almost feel like i like that it gives just a little resistance to my touch. it does have the slightest orange peel effect but you can only see it if its off and at an angle.
Its not perfect, but I like it especially since I have a bit of OCD and it would drive me crazy if i got the smallest scratch on the screen. This gives me piece of mind.
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for what its worth I got the BodyGuardz protectors when they were on thanks giving sale.
It does not feel like the glass, given, but i almost feel like i like that it gives just a little resistance to my touch. it does have the slightest orange peel effect but you can only see it if its off and at an angle.
Its not perfect, but I like it especially since I have a bit of OCD and it would drive me crazy if i got the smallest scratch on the screen. This gives me piece of mind.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/3pcs-Clear-LCD-...218142?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5add8f621e
you're better of with these. They're clear and dont have the resistance you feel with other rubbery protectors. I'd use the ebays ones before anything else, especially if you are OCD.
At $1.57 for 3, you can change it every month if you want, but I've had good luck with them in the past.
I got gadgetshieldz they cost around $6 for full body protection. Worked for me, they are quite nice easy to install and quite good in performance. A word of caution though the it took 20 days for it to get to me in Canada.
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They are just terrible.
for the first week, it attracted sweat. I was not even sweaty, yet it absorbed the sweat. If i were watching you tube videos, i could see where it was wet and id have to wipe it away.
for the second week. Its picking up fingerprints, in my pocket. its that bad. The fingerprints dont go away either. It starts making bumps. Heres the kicker, if you try to swypeD See what i did there?) it away, more finger prints! They start to make it hard just to swipe left and right in the home screens.
To point out some other flaws-
-OverPriced
-Does not even cover the complete screen
-Attracts sunlight
-cut outs are too large, incase of user error
-comes in a pack of 3, so if i get a new screen protector (no way im not) ill feel bad about it. (yes, this is a flaw.)
So Never, Never, Ever, get the verizon screen protector. Even if you were in my position where you did the living social thing to get $50 to spend, Just get two cases, or the highly overpriced $6 screen cleaners, which are really just the free things they give you when you get glasses.
I don't have that problem with Verizon screen protector.
And if you use finger to clean off finger prints.....there's something wrong with you. It's like using a dust-maker to clean the dust?
I do like the smoothness and clarity of the Verizon screen protector. My ghost armor still left some bumps and lines in the protector. The protector not fitting the whole way isn't too bad because I'm using the amzer case but it would be nice it it was a little bigger. I don't like the fact that it scratches so easy. The ghost armor resisted scratches, but this one just takes it. I had it in my pocket all day and managed to find scratches on it. I guess that's why they give you 3. If it was a decent protector you would think 1 is all you need.
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The Verizon screen protectors are a bargain compared to some other options out there, and they're just as good. I've used $13 (for one) BoxWave ClearTouch Crystal screen protectors on my Eris, Incredible, and Fascinate with very very good results. I purchased the Verizon clear screen protectors since BoxWave didn't have theirs ready when the phone was released, and I was able to see how good the Verizon protector was beforehand on my friend's Galaxy Nexus.
Most of the items you listed as flaws will be present with other screen protectors. Sure, the Verizon protector could have extended widthwise more, but covering the curved bottom with this style of dry/static application screen protector will result in the entire bottom edge being lifted off the screen. I haven't seen any screen protector that doesn't attract sunlight compared to no screen protector. Even anti-glare versions tend to attract light, though with a more diffuse reflection. The cutouts for the ear speaker, camera, and sensor are fine and hardly too large. I've never experienced the problem where fingerprints cause bumps.
the Verizon ones beat the other 3 brands I have tried by far. Maybe you should take a shower so you're not so greasy.
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the Verizon ones beat the other 3 brands I have tried by far. Maybe you should take a shower so you're not so greasy.
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Well put when I first got them I made the mistake of getting the anti glare and that was horrible then I bought an xo case fit one that I did not like the fit of so I went back and got the clear one from verizon and I am now satisfied
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What's wrong with you guys.. Verizon screen protector is not a bargain. Besides, you can get very good screen protectors from Ebay for negligible amount of money. Lmfao
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I agree. A good screen protector will cover the entire glass, not just the viewable screen portion. The price is like $15 or something?
Typically you can order a better one for less. I have an XO brand I paid less for and it's a edge-to-edge wet apply.
I bought the 3 pack, pulled one out and placed it over the screen (before trying to apply it) saw what it covered, and put it back in the little bag. I have 3, never used, waste of money.
I think they're just okay. Great clarity but does attract fingerprints and the prints are hard to wipe off using my T-shirt.
Once I'm done with the pack, I plan on getting the SGP ultra clear oleophobic.
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Bought a 3 pack with the Verizon accessory sale for like $7 or $8, they're perfectly fine for me and thought it was easy to apply. The part of the screen not covered is covered up my by gel skin. When I clean mine, I grab a Zeiss lens cleaning wipe, and it works fine for me. I'm pretty picky on screen protectors and typically hate them, but I actually prefer the feel of the VZW protector over the bare glass.
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Bought verizon 3-pack for about $8 after corporate discount, and nothing's wrong with them. I actually had a bad 1st Gnexus device that I had to return, while they were swapping I asked for a piece of tape to lift and reapply the used protector on the new device, and the verizon rep was astounded at how easily I applied it without a single bubble or dust particle.
Btw, they cover as much as the screen as possible, if it went edge to edge it would be lifted because of the curvature in the glass. I use my nexus to talk about an hour a day, and I do have a pretty greasy face, and my screen is nicely protected from my nasty face.
Count me among those liking the VZW clear screen protectors. As good or better than any others I've used. Cleans fine with a microfiber cloth. No issues.
After using sgp and power support shields, I can confidently say the Verizon protectors are garbage. Save yourself some money and just buy an sgp shield for your phone. Same price and significantly better.
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+1 for the vzw clear screen protectors. not perfect, but much better than the wet application skinomi.
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Once I'm done with the pack, I plan on getting the SGP ultra clear oleophobic.
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My one experience with the SGP Oleophobic was that it scratched very easily. The screen protector scratched while I was trying to rub out bubbles after application. The Verizon clear and BoxWave Crystal protectors never scratched from doing this.
Just installed a VZW protector on my phone.
Crystal clear, no orange peel that I can see. A little less slick than I would like but once it gets "greased up" from normal use Im sure it will be fine.
Only complaint is it doesnt cover the bottom portion of the phone perfectly....sides and top are good in conjunction with my Diztronics rev 3 case, but the bottom of the protector is about 3mm short. Good enough for now, while I decide which better proector I want to buy.
Do people not use invisi shield anymore. Those are nice and pretty cheap.
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I will say these are "ok" at best...they look good on the phone but if you put your phone in your pocket they scratch really easily. Mine looked horrible after a week of use.
I got my GNex the day of release and since day one I have had a screen protector on it.
I used the cheap Verizon ones temporarily, and purchased an invisible shield about a week later.
I really like the invisible shield, its lasted me this whole time. From December to April with no issues. It was clean looking. It did have a little bit of the "orange peel" effect, but I didn't mind it.
But its starting to get a little bit worn, dirt starting collecting around the edges of the screen protector, and won't come out. Its also got little fine surface scratches from me cleaning the screen......
So my question is, who here is using their GNex Naked?
Im thinking about taking my invisible shield off now,
But im just worried that the glossy black front of the phone will start to get little fine surface scratches from pocketing/cleaning.
I know that the screens are not suppose to scratch easily, but its the little fine hair like scratches that appear over time from use / cleaning that bother me to no end.
Anyone using their GNex Naked care to chime in on how well the screen is holding up? How about the glossy black above and underneath the screen?
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I got my GNex the day of release and since day one I have had a screen protector on it.
I used the cheap Verizon ones temporarily, and purchased an invisible shield about a week later.
I really like the invisible shield, its lasted me this whole time. From December to April with no issues. It was clean looking. It did have a little bit of the "orange peel" effect, but I didn't mind it.
But its starting to get a little bit worn, dirt starting collecting around the edges of the screen protector, and won't come out. Its also got little fine surface scratches from me cleaning the screen......
So my question is, who here is using their GNex Naked?
Im thinking about taking my invisible shield off now,
But im just worried that the glossy black front of the phone will start to get little fine surface scratches from pocketing/cleaning.
I know that the screens are not suppose to scratch easily, but its the little fine hair like scratches that appear over time from use / cleaning that bother me to no end.
Anyone using their GNex Naked care to chime in on how well the screen is holding up? How about the glossy black above and underneath the screen?
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Nothing on my nexus just yet... I tried scratchingit with a key( don't do that) and not a single scratch.. I had a screen protector aswell but it seems to make blacks not so black..
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Honestly, wouldn't risk it.
When you have that tiny grain of sand or something in your pocket and your phone is with it. That is just enough to scratch it and just make you OCD and annoyed with the screen because of that one scratch you always see.
Just put on a quality screen protector. I put an XO skins on mine and it's been good so far.
I used it from half of January until now. Collected my fist scratch a week ago, even though I treat it with extreme care. It is not very visible but still. I would recommend one.
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I would use a screen protector just to not take the risk of the screen getting scratched. Because if those tiny little scratches bother you, imagine what'll happen when you get a big scratch on your screen. You'll regret it. I, and many others here would recommend XO Skin's. It's a really good screen protector and I'd say give it a chance.
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I've never put my phone into trouser pockets. It always goes into a suit jacket pocket on its own - without any other items in the pocket. Despite this, I have a curved scratch on the screen that becomes noticeable in bright environments.
So, if a scratch will bother you greatly, you'll definitely want a screen protector.
I put protectors on all my phone's screens before use them. On my old iphone 3gs one from power support saved my glass from a 1.5 meters fall, protector broken but screen untouched.
Ran mine about a week without one until my case and protector came in...was extremely careful and no scratches thankfully.
It's like having a home alarm system. No one gets them until their house has already been broken into. For how cheap they are...it's cheap insurance since it's much harder to repair a scratch than replace a screen protector.
if small scratches that can only be seen when the screen is off and clean bothers you then use a screen protector. The galaxy nexus's Oleophobic coating will get these tiny scratches without one. the screen feels much nicer without one, try it for a day when you plan to switch up the screen protectors and you will see what you are missing out on.
I peel mine off. Was too slippery, got easily scratched with microscratches, looked greasy. Bleh. The screen is great and durable, has that nice oleophobic coating; the glass is strong enough, a protector isn't needed anymore on phones for regular, they're not plastic screens.
Now if you work in construction or other particle heaven environment, by all means get a protector.
Mines naked and I have zero scratches from slipping it in and out of my pocket! And trust me...I clean the screen and look under a light to check! Lol
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Picked up 10 good protectors from ebay for like 5 quid.
Get greasy, wipe on your trousers, get scratched, put a new one on.
Cheaper than new glass, simple
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Picked up 10 good protectors from ebay for like 5 quid.
Get greasy, wipe on your trousers, get scratched, put a new one on.
Cheaper than new glass, simple
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Link?
I'm actually looking for a very basic, as-clear-as-possible, and non-water base screen protector. I hear the basic ones from Verizon do just fine (not anti-glare ones)? I may go with those.
What exactly are you protecting the screen from? From looking bad? If isn't for resale value, then what on Earth justifies tainting the display of a phone's screen with a piece of plastic that worsens the clarity and collects dust, fingerprints and oil?
I'd spend the money on addressing the OCD. Just get the first scratch out of the way and be done with it. It's pretty liberating to not walk around as if you are babysitting fine china in your pocket.
I highly recommend Steinhall Oleophobic screen protectors.
With a good install, it is hard to even tell its in there. Very clear, and the feel of it is better than any others I've used. Almost as good as glass.
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Until 2 days ago I had this on since I got my GNex back in December...
http://www.amazon.com/Rearth-Ultima...CK/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1333684536&sr=8-12
Completely clear, couldn't notice there was one on, some rainbow effect not much, Covered pretty much the whole screen. The only slight issue was that the bottom right corner did not adhere so it was off about 1mm. .
Currently I have the XO on there still waiting for 2 bubbles to dry out, almost no orange peel, but I can tell it has effected the visibility a bit. Overall pretty happy.
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...tector?zenid=2d2895b48f6f59ef6241b525b3c20c2a
Promo code SPRINTXO for 30% off still works as of a few days ago.
Also heard good things about these...
http://www.amazon.com/BoxWave-Clear...QS/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1333684536&sr=8-10
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...GBE0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1333684536&sr=8-6
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/google/galaxy-nexus.html
no screen protector here and i've been using this phone for 2 months without a scratch. It's always all by himself in my left pocket and I dont feel worried about getting a scratch.
If you want a screen protector and you'd feel better with one I suggest you the Tru brand, the feeling is really nice compared to the other brands out there that I see at my workplace...
I'm the complete opposite of you. I purchased my nexus the week it came out and refused to put a screen protector on up until 2weeks ago. Was talked into trying one by a coworker. In those 3.5 months I've never had a single scratch. I'm a little OCD about having a perfect screen. Free of scratches and clean of fingerprints and dirt. I ended up throwing on a cheap verizon one thinking I'd be pulling it off very shortly after applying it. After putting it on damn near perfect, I started to like it. Color distortion was farely minimal and I wasn't wiping fingerprints every 20 minutes. That in itself is worth the screen protector. The protection to me is the added bonus..... I really hate fingerprints. Lol
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I am using XO Skins as well. http://xoskins.com It doesn't have orange peel and is super strong. I have had it on since day 1.
no screen protector and use this for good measures
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488683
Was just curious if anyone not using any screen protector at all and if it's doing pretty good with avoiding scratches
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I've had mine for a couple of months now without a screen protector. No scratches or marks on the screen at all. It is kept in a flip cover case though and in transport that fits inside a padded 10inch netbook pouch.
Thank you
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Have had mine since mid August, been going bareback the whole time, no scratches whatsoever. Dog even stepped on the glass, no problem
Well there was a huge argument on whether note has a gorilla glass or not but one thing was clear it had a pretty good scratch resistant glass that said and done no glass is fully scratch resistant and hence precaution is better then cure.
For the cost of a skin/protector its really no contest .
Aids resale value as well .
SGS 1 and 2 covered and sold for a good price .
Screen protector has already saved SGS3 from scratches after dropping on gravel .
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I don't have any screen protector on and mine still looks flawless (bought on release day). I don't keep mine in contact with gravel, though.
No protector here. No scratches in two months. Have mine in a case though. Like someone said it can't hurt to get one, but the screen is pretty durable.
No screen protector on mine ^_^
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i'm not worried about a screen protector, i dropped my samsung gakaxy S2 on gravel once and picked it up, it didn't have a scratch on it, no joke, i'm confident the note 10.1 will be just as good.
believe it or not never used a screen protector in my life
I can't bare to use a screen protector on such a pretty screen..
I only screen protect my mobile devices to guard from pocket scratches.
The Note 10.1 doesn't fit in any of my pockets.
Phones always
Tablets never
I got a small scratch on mine the first week I had it. Some kind of microscopic bit of grit got on the screen and the pen picked it up while I was drawing. I felt it happen and stopped before it became a big scratch. Now I have a screen protector. The glass is NOT scratch proof. You might luck out and never get a scratch, but don't be fooled into thinking it can't happen.
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I've put a matte screen protector on mine not to protect it from scratches but to reduce the smudges and fingerprints on the screen. It also helps reduce the slippery feeling when drawing or writing on the screen, but that's just me.
Reiman76 said:
I've put a matte screen protector on mine not to protect it from scratches but to reduce the smudges and fingerprints on the screen. It also helps reduce the slippery feeling when drawing or writing on the screen, but that's just me.
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I'm curious - does the s-pen leave behind marks on the matte protector? Or does it depend on which tip you use? I recently ordered some matte protectors because I liked the feeling of my s pen on my phone screen (which has a matte protector) but it left behind some marks that i had to wipe away with my fingers. Also, I would assume that matte protectors are slightly abrasive, which would cause the tip to wear out much faster? Any thoughts?
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I'm curious - does the s-pen leave behind marks on the matte protector? Or does it depend on which tip you use? I recently ordered some matte protectors because I liked the feeling of my s pen on my phone screen (which has a matte protector) but it left behind some marks that i had to wipe away with my fingers. Also, I would assume that matte protectors are slightly abrasive, which would cause the tip to wear out much faster? Any thoughts?
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Hi all, would like to share my thoughts. Been using both sgp screen protector before: cystal clear & matt.
am using black rubber tip but both sp are way too rough. Decided to go naked on the screen and its really comfortable on spen for both tips now.
While using white tips, both sp works smooth and fine but it just doest feel as good as naked.
Tried a screen protector, no good - bubbles and dust everywhere. Much better to get a good quality cover/case I think.
I'm currently using the stock Samsung sleeve. No screen protector. No scratches or issue.
Mmm im glad i put a screen protector on. One time i put imy gn10.1 on top of a mattress(my sisters room was being remodeled) and i wanted to keep it away from the puppy so i put it up there. The mattress was up against the wall behind the coach btw, I know im not the smartest when it comes to common sense haha. Anyways for somereason it fell and i nearly had a panic attack. Apparently there was like a metal heater thing underneath it with sharp metal edges. So when i picked it up it cut right throught the protector and pulled it back leaving some of the screen exposed. I havent changed rhe protector yet but i could only imagine that if i didnt have one on thered be a huge deep scratch and the screen would be useless . Ive never actually cut through a screen protector before... only slight scratch marks. Its one of those thick ones too(zaggs?)
But its good to note that im careless with my electronics so a screen protector is a must. Ive already dropped my gn2 like 3 times in 3 weeks... sad i know. But i guess if u dont seem to drop ur electronics all that often then there really isnt a huge risk. And i dont mind having a screen protector on, to me ive just gotten used to it like nothing is there. And on my samsung infuse 4g i dropped it probably 200+ times not even kidding. never once scratched the screen(although i made a big dent on the edges). I just swear by protectors . However its also probably good to note that i think the water damage(3 times revived), shock from all those drops, etc is what damaged my infuse.... it was barely working when i traded it in for my gn2 after 20mo?. So now i use a case too with my gn2 haha....
Actually screen protectors always give me a peace of mind. After dropping my infuse several hundred times i knew everything would be okay and the screen wont get damaged.
So i thought that i should share my experience what could happen if u dont use a screen protector. .
Bare naked screen looks new but I can't say the plastic does... Scratched and dented.
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Hi I was wondering if anyone has used this screen protector, or has ever bought one from this company? It has a 5 star rating.
http://www.amazon.com/Sprint-Samsun...keywords=sprint+galaxy+nexus+screen+protector
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Hi I was wondering if anyone has used this screen protector, or has ever bought one from this company? It has a 5 star rating.
http://www.amazon.com/Sprint-Samsun...keywords=sprint+galaxy+nexus+screen+protector
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Its 3 bucks. With free shipping. Buy it and let us know!
A screen protector is a screen protector really... I tend to prefer the cheap chinese ones personally.
I have 5 Gnex for the family - maguro & toroplus. In my comparison, this is the best wet install compared to XO & Skinomi. I went through several copies of each brand. At the bottom of the pile, XO has a bad tint that wouldn't go away after a week and had micro-blur effects and the worst orange peel. Skinomi is better, but it soft and gets dinged easily - some would heal, some wouldn't.
XtremeGuard is the stiffest, has the least orange peel, so its look-n-feel is closest to dry install film. It dries quickest, and heals the best out of the three.
The bad thing: it has a slighly worse cut than Skinomi and leaves the area above the speaker and front camera exposed, while covering the proximity and light sensor. The cut is exactly as wide and as tall as the screen size, so this leaves you no room for mistake and you have to be very careful not to stretch it (as in, when pushing out the bubbles) or it may hang over the edge very slightly. Did I say it dries quicker than the other film? That also means you have to align and install it quicker, meaning you have reposition it quickly if needed, otherwise it may get sticky and if you peel it, it would stretch.
For me, the negatives were negligible considering the resulting look and feel. I would prefer Realook (have it on the Nexus 7) but they don't make one for the Gnex because of the curved glass.
The price on Amazon is good deal. Xtremeguard.com has promo code often too if you look up their G+, Twitter or FB accounts.
On the protectors, I rub a very tiny drop of Goo Gone (not GooManager!) all over the screen to make the surface slicker. Goo Gone is non-toxic so it's relatively safe considering it will get on your fingertips whenever you use your phone. Don't use Goof Off.
YMMV - Others have had different experience with the competitor brands I listed above, but this is my experience and I have gone through multiples of each.
Edit: customer support is excellent from Skinomi and Xtremeguard. They sent replacement, no questions asked. XO was the only who demanded that I returned the product in order to get a refund (but I couldn't be bothered sending back a piece of plastic sheet that was useless and has no resell value).
i have the xtremeguard on my gnex its really good .. the only i didnt like was the packaging it came in very cheap
Well, if that's what it takes to get screen protectors for a dollar fifty.
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I ordered one, it arrived via envelope in the mail. I've installed several wet screen protectors before, but this one may be my worst install unfortunately. I accidentally got some lint stuck in a few places.
But the main reason I post is because I'm somewhat disappointed with it. After a day, rather than any cloudyness disappearing like other screen protectors, several small to largish bubbles formed under the screen. I'm remaining hopeful that they go away, but it doesn't look promising.
Other than that, good texture and stiffness to it, not too orange peel textured, fingerprints maybe show a bit too much but it's not bad. Especially for 3$.
I think my favorite is still XO skins.
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I have Xtreme Guard on my Gnex now and I thought it was pretty easy to install and the cloudiness w give in a day. I ordered from their site with a code and got 3 for like $4.
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I have a full body one installed from the site for 4 dollars. The curved edges were hard to install but it worked okay. The back install is kinda bubbled because of the grid like material. During the installation I got the solution in the volume rocker and the top doesn't work sometimes. And when the shield gets scratched, it stays dented in and doesn't heal. The orange peel isn't bad but white is kinda distorted from lines. Defintitely chePo but I guess it gets the job done. The volume rocker bothers me though as I was extremely careful and I was almost certain no water got in there. Anyways to order one try using the 70off code to see if it still works on their website