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XtremeGuard screen protector

I've used many different kinds of screen protectors in the past, and this time I tried XtremeGuard which I found on eBay. The cost was only $2.50 shipped. I must say hands down, this is the best screen protector I have used.
Other kinds I've used in the past were a thin hard plastic, kind of like a clear overhead sheet, but thinner and sticky on one side. These were not good IMO, because they make the touchscreens less sensitive and since they were hard, the edges would start to peel first and it would be all downhill from there.
The XtremeGuard is a more stretchy film material, kind of like 3M clear bra, or the kind you would find on a car. Its got a nice grippy rubber feel to it, which I actually like. Its "softer" so it sticks better to the screen.
I used a mild soapy water solution to put it on, and at first was kind of concerned with my results. Some areas were cloudy, there were some visible bubbles and when the screen was on it looked all rainbow cuz of the water trapped inside. After a couple days though, all the moisture evaporated, the cloudiness cleared up and all the bubbles were gone. I was left with a perfectly crystal clear screen that adhered all the way around, even on the edges. You would not be able to tell there was a screen protector on here (I have the OEM HTC silicone skin that covers the edges as well so you can't see the edge of the screen protector). The touchscreen works perfectly, and the screen protector does not interfere at all.
The screen protector was the exact size of the screen, perfect cut. Which is good, but makes it challenging to install, if you're off by a tiny bit, the screen protector will stick off the screen and that will be prone to peeling up later on. So take your time during the install to ensure its on there straight and perfectly. I started from the top where the speaker is and lined it up around those lines, and used a credit card to press it down and get as many bubbles out as I could. If this is your first time installing a screen protector, I would suggest getting 2-3 to make sure you get it right. At only $2.50ea, you really can't go wrong here. I'm 100% satisfied.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-XtremeGUARD...ewItem&pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35a9e73eed
I would also like to note that I do not work for, or am in any way affiliated with XtremeGuard at all. I simply tried their product, and I liked it, so I'm leaving my feedback here.

I have tried it, but it is like a mm to long on top to bottom. And it was like 2mm to short in width.
That was my experience. Could be wrong for everyone.

I like mine, it fits perfectly. Doesn't stick over the edge and covers the whole thing. Mine was a perfect fit, not too long or short on any sides.
I'll try to get some pics up later when I get the chance

Man, I want to order it so bad, but with Otterbox covers around the corner, I think its a little waste of money.. :S

Any tackiness or stickiness with this protector? I'm currently using Phatom Skinz and love it, but I'm always looking around for something that may potentially be even better...especially with a price like this. How about orange peel?
thanks,
Alan

There is a very slight tackiness with this screen protector, but I actually like it. It gives a good feel when typing. It might interfere with pong or some other games where you need to move your finger really fast, but that doesn't really apply to me.
No orange peel, or any peeling at all for that matter.

The cloudiness really bugs me. The Zagg I had did not cloud like this one does.

The item from ebay is too pricier. This site offers products with much lower price and free shipping world wide. The 3 packed screen protector is much cheaper than 1 packed from ebay.
http://www.geartaker.com/product/3x...opers&utm_medium=minqing&utm_campaign=FA0070B
this 3 packed protector was once sold at $0.01 during its 2nd super deal.

Hey guys, I recently bought one of these off Amazon when I ordered my Otterbox case, it was only $2 so I figured I had nothing to lose. Here's my take on it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19109961#post19109961

Electrostatic vs. Adhesive Screen Protectors

Hello All,
I know that I want a PET or other glass-like screen protector. Generally speaking, I never used screen protectors because they never really held up all that well and on top of that they never had the feel or look of the real thing. Now I have a scratch on my screen that is not normally visible, but I know its there.
I have run into a debacle because I know that while I am good at putting on screen protectors, I am no expert and the PET ones are harder to get perfect than the rubbery ones (which I now despise). So, recently I have seen that there are some PET/Silicone/ Electrostaic Hybrid screen protetctors and then there are still the PET with Adhesive.
Does anyone have experience with the electrostatic type and how good are they at staying on and bubbles?

I have no idea what is PET, or the different types. However, if you are talking about the one I got:
http://www.handhelditems.com/crystal-clear-screen-protector-p-135710.html
my experience is that this has great clarity, can get bubbles during applications, and they rarely come off by itself. On the many devices I've used this type of protector on, only one came off. It started in one corner, and over the course of a month with gradual lint build up the screen protector eventually got ruined. I could've washed it and reapplied for that month, but I had a spare so I was lazy. You can reapply the protectors as needed to get the application right. The bubbles that occur aren't the same as the rubbery kind. Air bubbles can easily be pushed out after application. The problem is dust that prevent the protector from adhering to screen, causing a little bubble. If the dust is really small, the bubble goes away over a day. Or, like me, you can live with it. You try getting something the size of an iPad dust free.

Bought Electrostatic - LOVE THESE!
Ok, as a preface I have owned and used screen protectors before.
I had an iPhone before the EVO and used the Griffin Ultraclear hard Protetctors ad the PowerSupportUSA products of every variety on my previous iPod products (iPod Mini 1G, 4G, Nano 1G, 5G, Shuffle 1G, Touch, iPhone) not to mention an invisible shield one or two. I gave up on the films towards the end of my Touch ownership. They always felt horrible and I could never get one absolutely perfect (didn't help that they usually were not perfectly cut).
For the Evo, I tried the InvisibleShield the first day because I remembered just how well the InvisibileShield had held up on my 5G. Well I think that they have changed the formula, or rather that 3M has since then because the smooth feel and smooth look of the original are most definitely gone. The new variety is rubbery (even after days of use) and is not cut well enough to be a perfect fit (it never covered edge to edge). So i skipped it. Well it seems that with this large of a glass screen, you are much more liable to getting scratches (versus using and unprotetcted iPhone/Touch screen) and I got a few ultra hairline ones that are barely if ever visible to the naked eye and just knowing that they are there bothered me. So I needed to think of getting a screen protector.
Seeing as how air moves and its nearly impossible to get a screen protectors on without any bit of dust, I decided on getting the electrostatic variety so that I could rinse if it came off or needed to be reapplied.
I bought These: Electrostatic Screen Protector - Clear Hard
- Hard variety (PET)
- Very Clear
- Silicone Layer (helps the scratches and dents heal themselves and give sturdiness to the PET)
- Electrostatic layer (holds the screen protector onto the phone)
Six pack delivered for $4? I could do much worse.
Well as it turns out, they are PERFECTLY cut and cover every inch of screen and no more. It went on smooth as butter and I got no bubbles or dust or fingerprints or anything (used a credit card to smooth it down). These were by far the easiest I have had. Not only that, but the electrostatic holds on just as strong as the sticky variety and will not get the gunk on the sides sticking to it! I have taken my TPU case on and off a bunch and had no lift whatsoever. As a bonus, THEY SHOW FINGERPRINTS MUCH LESS THAN THE GLASS SCREEN DOES!
So at $0.65 each, they are killer and having a few backups is nice as well as giving one to a friend.
Cheers!

Thanks for that post. I'm expecting my EVOs (I ordered 2) in within the next week. I've been trying hard to find cases and screen protectors without much luck, but I'm going to go ahead and order those screen protectors you mentioned since you recommend them.

Yep i ordered the same ones and love them. i have loved these from the start. they are quite easy to put on and stay on well.

Scotch tape is your friend in getting screen protectors on without a bit of dust

Childofthehorn said:
Hello All,
I know that I want a PET or other glass-like screen protector. Generally speaking, I never used screen protectors because they never really held up all that well and on top of that they never had the feel or look of the real thing. Now I have a scratch on my screen that is not normally visible, but I know its there.
I have run into a debacle because I know that while I am good at putting on screen protectors, I am no expert and the PET ones are harder to get perfect than the rubbery ones (which I now despise). So, recently I have seen that there are some PET/Silicone/ Electrostaic Hybrid screen protetctors and then there are still the PET with Adhesive.
Does anyone have experience with the electrostatic type and how good are they at staying on and bubbles?
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I have a steinheil ultra crystal protector on my EVO, and its static. As long as you make sure there is no debris under it, it will stay on for a long time with no lifting. I have shown my phone to quite a few people, and not one of them can tell I have a screen protector on it. Even when I point it out to them, they still cant see it. It's very thin and I applied it perfectly so their a no bubbles. Took me about 30 minutes to get it perfect. If you use a piece of scotch tape to pick up debris under it, that works pretty good. This biggest thing is to make sure your edges are perfectly clean. Even the slightest bit of debris under one of the edges of the screen protector, and it wont be long before it starts peeling. I'm very satisfied with my steinheil. Going on 5 weeks now and it looks flawless. Id take a picture but you wouldnt be able to see it anyways. I thought it was a scam spending $13 on a screen protector! I used to order them from china for 50 cents. well, never doing that again! I've only ever used 1 adhesive type screen protector, and it was terrible. the clarity was awful.

OneStepAhead said:
I have a steinheil ultra crystal protector on my EVO, and its static. As long as you make sure there is no debris under it, it will stay on for a long time with no lifting. I have shown my phone to quite a few people, and not one of them can tell I have a screen protector on it. Even when I point it out to them, they still cant see it. It's very thin and I applied it perfectly so their a no bubbles. Took me about 30 minutes to get it perfect. If you use a piece of scotch tape to pick up debris under it, that works pretty good. This biggest thing is to make sure your edges are perfectly clean. Even the slightest bit of debris under one of the edges of the screen protector, and it wont be long before it starts peeling. I'm very satisfied with my steinheil. Going on 5 weeks now and it looks flawless. Id take a picture but you wouldnt be able to see it anyways. I thought it was a scam spending $13 on a screen protector! I used to order them from china for 50 cents. well, never doing that again! I've only ever used 1 adhesive type screen protector, and it was terrible. the clarity was awful.
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Have not seen these yet. where did you get yours and do you know if they offer an anti-glare

xlrdxrevengex said:
Have not seen these yet. where did you get yours and do you know if they offer an anti-glare
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Their anti-fingerprint screen protector is also anti-glare per the product description on their website.
http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1463

remedy22 said:
Their anti-fingerprint screen protector is also anti-glare per the product description on their website.
http://www.sgpstore.com/product_info.php/cPath/23_33/products_id/1463
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thanks for the link. Can anyone find this brand cheaper

xlrdxrevengex said:
thanks for the link. Can anyone find this brand cheaper
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I don't think so.
But these are $13 well spent. Believe me.
~fb

Ghost Armor for Captivate

I had my Samsung Captivate ghost armored at the mall a few weeks after I purchased it. It was around 40 bucks for the whole phone to be protected and came with a lifetime warranty.(If you get a replacement phone, keep the material they charge 10 bucks for re-installation/new material.)
I've had the phone and armor on it for several months now. I'd have to say, it was really not worth the money. After getting the phone done, the edges around the phone didn't feel right in the hand, you could feel the edges the plastic added and it wasn't pleasant. I remedied this with a simple rubber case, almost defeating the purpose of most of the ghost armor.
Today I decided to just take the armor off after having it on for roughly 3-4 months. The screen had began to get little bubbles in it in some places that was sort of annoying, also I sometimes didn't want to have a case on, and the phone as I said before was uncomfortable.
One thing they advertise when you purchase the ghost armor is it reduces the grease your fingers leave on the screen and make it much easier to remove. I experienced the complete opposite, the ghost armor seemed to almost attract even more grease and made it more difficult to "degrease" the screen. The bare screen works much better, it doesn't attract much grease and it's easier to clean.
I also noticed on the screen that were vertical lines in the plastic running over the screen, which was very noticeable when browsing a website or anything that was white. The final thing I noticed is it decreased the sensitivity of the screen. I had to more effort in making sure my fingers touched down on the screen for it to register, I also think it caused to my capacitive buttons on the back to go all out of whack as well.
Overall I would highly suggested not buying Ghost Armor. It's extremely overpriced and I had very many problems with it. I found no other reviews for the Samsung Captivate specifically on this site (or anywhere really), so I thought I'd throw up a quick review. Sorry I took no pictures, I never really thought about it.

Thanks for the review. I have seen that at the mall but did not know how well it would work.
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I have Ghost Armor on my screen and am using the Body Glove case. The Ghost Armor has been on there since July and has worked beautifully. I can't say anything about the protector on the rest of the phone but I can say that my screen is just as sensitive with the protector on as when it was off. And also its just about invisible. But I agree that finger oil does stick to the screen even though they advertise that it doesn't. I'm still happy with the purchase though. 15 bucks for just the screen and installation. They did a way better job than I would've done putting the thing on.

I just thought I'd throw in my $0.02. I agree with the OP when it comes to wrapping a whole phone in that stuff - it does a pretty poor job of adhering through curves and breaks. However, on the screen, I have to say, my wife's iPhone 4 screen protector still looks good after 8 months, and it hasn't peeled. As a screen protector, I think they do an okay job.
These armor protector products all seem to have a similar makeup. The two I've used are BestSkinsEver, and I have a Zagg screen shield on my Captivate (came with it). They seem to have a rubbery texture that attracts fingerprints pretty badly. Plus, they can feel a little sticky.
Worse, they can seem to get stuff stuck in the protector that doesn't come off easily by wiping on your shirt like a typical screen protector does.
Recently, though, I discovered that if you wet a microfiber cloth (or soft tissue) with Eyeglass lens cleaner, it really does a great job of cleaning the protector, and leaves it feeling nice and slick. I bought a 4 oz bottle of it at CVS for like $3, and it works great on my glasses and screen. I figure it's safe for the protector because it's safe for coated, delicate eyeglass lenses, and you only use a little bit on a cloth.

Ghost Armor = Monster Cable = Bose ?

Disappointed with Zaggs InvisibleShield for E4GT

I got the Zaggs I ordered for half price on black friday today...
Very disappointed with the E4GT full-body shield. The back cover's texture prevents a good seal, so it looks shrink-wrapped. The side panels are not cut accurately enough, so there are gaps and overlaps.
Overall, not good.
My wife's Nexus S full-body shield was perfect, however.

Never been a big fan of soft film type protectors.
I like the ones that are hard and go on dry but these type do get scratched and I count on having to replace them once or twice a year. I had a Steinheil protector for my Incredible that was cut absolutely prefect, never had a protector fit so good. I was so impressed with it, I bought one for the EVO 4G and the cut was not that good. I think it's hit or miss for lots companies.

I used invisishield for 3 years on the iphone until I realized that the screen is more scratch and smudge resistant than any of these shields are. And naked glass just feels way better to the touch too. Forget screens, save your money.
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I used clear armor for the iphone 3G and loved it, but that phone didn't have a back. I am currently using a TPU case and their updated screen protector and am happy with it, all for about $15

I'm using the screen shield, which is pretty good/pretty standard for Zagg. I can't vouch for the body protector though.
I usually prefer the Bodyguardz to the Zagg, but it was available in the store so I went with the Invisible Shield. The Bodyguardz always seem to have a little more firm and smooth surface.

OP did you get the wet or the dry one?

jblues1969 said:
I got the Zaggs I ordered for half price on black friday today...
Very disappointed with the E4GT full-body shield. The back cover's texture prevents a good seal, so it looks shrink-wrapped. The side panels are not cut accurately enough, so there are gaps and overlaps.
Overall, not good.
My wife's Nexus S full-body shield was perfect, however.
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The back cover texture of the ET4G isn't Zagg's fault. Maybe you just got a crappy install. I have one and other than the back cover (which really doesn't need to be wrapped anyways) it looks great. I have it in a CaseMate Pop case too and it seems practically indestructible.

No, I had the wet one, by the way. I installed myself and the back cover eventually got better over the texture, but the overall fit was 2mm short in width. I found the camera opening to be much too large also. Just a bad fit. The screen protector was the best part of it, but I still didn't like it - not perfectly transparent and had an iridescence to it that hurt visibility.

I am currently using a Steinheil protector on my touch with a matte black tpu case and love the original look of the glass and slim profile of the case. My sister had invisishield on hers and it made the screen looks funky (the one where you spray there little solution to put on). The steinheil protector fits better than the invisishield and feels better too. if you use an exacto knife and cut the area that covers the volume button then it makes the button 10x easier to press(but hard to accidentally press it). I recommend you give ste steinheil a try. No, I don't work for them haha.

jblues1969 said:
I got the Zaggs I ordered for half price on black friday today...
Very disappointed with the E4GT full-body shield. The back cover's texture prevents a good seal, so it looks shrink-wrapped. The side panels are not cut accurately enough, so there are gaps and overlaps.
Overall, not good.
My wife's Nexus S full-body shield was perfect, however.
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idk about u but mine fits perfectly and it looks quite nice. i think its just the matter of how u put it on. i spent like 15-30 mins on mine. but it was worth the time

I thought the epic touch used gorilla glass? does it even need a screenie?

I dont like my zaggs either, but it was available so i figured id try.

phantom skinz ftw! Same as invisishield but without the orange peel effect, it smooth..
nerys71 said:
I thought the epic touch used gorilla glass? does it even need a screenie?
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It does but it still glass, wheather or not they say it scratch resistant. It not, that advertising for ya.. Just like when you buy a phone that comes with 16gb. It not really 16 gb more like 15 something or 14 something..

MikeC84 said:
It does but it still glass, wheather or not they say it scratch resistant. It not, that advertising for ya.. Just like when you buy a phone that comes with 16gb. It not really 16 gb more like 15 something or 14 something..
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It does come with 16, just 1-2gbs are used by the system. The OS has to live somewhere on the device.
And you don't really NEED a screen protector on this with the Gorilla glass. I've done tests of this stuff and its pretty strong, you screenie is far less scratch resident, and I personally like the feel and look of the bare glass, but you will always be better off with one. Just in case.
IMO the supper expensive ones are worth it when the screen is as good as it is now, a cheeper one is fine.
EDIT: Just the other day I dropped my epic face down, no protector, and it slid about 2 feet across asfault. I picked it up, brushed it off, and went on my way. No damage

Vrekk said:
It does come with 16, just 1-2gbs are used by the system. The OS has to live somewhere on the device.
And you don't really NEED a screen protector on this with the Gorilla glass. I've done tests of this stuff and its pretty strong, you screenie is far less scratch resident, and I personally like the feel and look of the bare glass, but you will always be better off with one. Just in case.
IMO the supper expensive ones are worth it when the screen is as good as it is now, a cheeper one is fine.
EDIT: Just the other day I dropped my epic face down, no protector, and it slid about 2 feet across asfault. I picked it up, brushed it off, and went on my way. No damage
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More than just one of myCIS teachers have said the same thing in their lectures, it all about advertising. Then tell me why when I format my 8GB mini sd card it says the total space is only 7.41? There is nothing on there.

this is a bit of an ego fight between software guys and hardware guys.
Hardware guys see a megabyte as 1000 kb and a Gigabyte as 1000 mb
so 8gb is 8000mb and they really are about this big.
but SOFTWARE guys see a megabyte as 1024kb and a gigabyte as 1024mb
do the math. 8000 divided by 1024 is what?
7.8125 now add in the space "formatting" always consumes and you get your 7.4gb
this is why 16gb is 15.625gb in 1024 language and then add in overhead and your at what? 14.61gb or something like that?

Costs way too much for a screen protector.
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I just put the wet zagg on my ET4G and noticed that it's not perfectly matched to the phone also. The statement about it being 2mm too narrow is pretty accurate. I ended up lining it up with the right edge of the screen so that i have a full 2mm gap at the left side. I usually hold my phone with cap. buttons on the right when I'm in landscape, so this way my finger doesn't catch a lip of the protector when i'm swiping the notification bar down.
As for the discussion about whether Gorilla Glass needs a protector, I have to say for the most part I agree, it doesn't. However, my OG epic did end up with a few scratches that were very light and not visible with the screen on. Given a perfect install, however, I am always happier with the ZAGG shields because of the 'orange peel' look being better for glare and fingerprints. If it isn't perfect, it always bothers me.
Can't speak for the back cover but I didn't really want one anyway. Also, FYI, radio shack has the invisibleshields on sale for 14.99 in store right now. A little more expensive than online but they will install it for you for free if you wait around, or exchange it if you screw up (according to the manager I talked to yesterday).

I would recommend the steinheil ultra crystal screen protector if you want to use one. I have tried five or six different ones, this one is nice and clear seems like othingi s on there.
It DOES wear over time, I got about 50 days of HARD use out of one before the scratches got too bad to bear, some big ones too.
Glass underneath, good as new. I am afraid of scratching the glass to be honest, so I will be lighter and try and get more life per cover. I would like 3 or four months at $7.50 each so...
JC

I had Zagg for the past 3-4 years and I loved it until I upgraded to this phone --- then headed to the local mall and at one of those little kiosks the guy was doing the whole phone in a 3M Alternative for $20 bucks. I'll never go back to Zagg. You can barely feel anything on it, plus the thing I hated most about Zagg is that sticky feeling --- not even close to the 3M. Definitely would recommend stopping by and finding the 3M kiosk. Wayyyy better IMO

ArmorSuit MilitaryShield

Anyone use this stuff?
I found it on Amazon for 18 Bucks. Which is less than half the price of the insanely priced ghost armor. Now they charge 40 Bucks at the mall to Ghost Armor your phone. That's just insane. . . . But, every phone I had until now has been ghost armored and held up pretty well.

I was wondering the same thing. They seem to have good reviews on the web so I ordered one for my Galaxy S3 last week. It should arrive this week so we'll see....

I dunno, either one of these or a nice Spigen case with a screen protector.

Had this and i took it off in less than a week. It gets dented up real fast and it has a sticky feeling to it. The so called "Life time warranty" makes you pay $5 shipping.

Figures, SGP case it is.

Just ordered one with a screen protector. Sure looks cool. . . . Best looking case I have seen so far.

My ArmorShield finally came in. Installation was about the same as other wet application protectors. The fit is very tight to the buttons/holes and the coverage is great. It looks great on the phone and feels less rubbery than my previous standard Zagg invisible shield. It does dent and scratch pretty easily though. For that reason, I have removed it and swapped it out with a Zagg Invisible Shield High Definition. The HD is much better and clearer with less orange peal effect and a smoother overall feel. But it is twice the price...

I have had one of these installed for almost two months and I am looking to buy remove it for a different brand. This screen protector dents easily and the dents do not go away. I can still see clearly through to the screen, but when I swipe my finger across it I can feel the dents. I have been using this with the incipio dual pro case and the bottom of the case pushed the screen protector up right below the button so that the protector doesn't stick anymore. I wouldn't buy one of these again.

jlvanvleet said:
I have had one of these installed for almost two months and I am looking to buy remove it for a different brand. This screen protector dents easily and the dents do not go away. I can still see clearly through to the screen, but when I swipe my finger across it I can feel the dents. I have been using this with the incipio dual pro case and the bottom of the case pushed the screen protector up right below the button so that the protector doesn't stick anymore. I wouldn't buy one of these again.
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How's the incipro dual pro case working out for you? Does it feel bulky or slippery?

Wanted to chime in and say I've had this installed for only a WEEK and am experiencing this issue. My screen looks and feels like a minefield. Waste of $8, going to see if Amazon will let me return.
EDIT: Does anyone have a rec. of an alternative? I actually like the rubbery feel that doesnt attract finger prints as easily, didnt mind the wet install either. Just need something more durable, thanks!