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Best Full Body Protector Out there!

I'm currently thinking of buying a full body protector for my phone. What are your opinions on the best quality for the price? I know their are so many out their like Best Skins Ever, Skinomi, Invisisheild, Phantom Skinz, etc. I'd prefer one that does not need the watery solution in order to be applied if one exists. Actually, that's very important to me. Tell me your opinions and experiences with full body protectors you have tried and what you would refer. I bet this has been asked a lot, but haven't really found a good answer to what i'm looking for.

depends on which phone?

Any phone in general. I'd think they would all be of the same quality for each model because they all use the same material if it's the same brand.

PurpleLlamaLover said:
Any phone in general. I'd think they would all be of the same quality for each model because they all use the same material if it's the same brand.
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yes but different phones have different fittings

No liquid
I usually get GadgetShieldz they are quite cheap and work very nicely... however they do not have one for the Nexus so I will get a BSE cover... because it is cheap haha
But I only know of one that doesn't require water
Case-Mate go Bare found here while I'm sure there are others that is the only one that I know of that requires no solution... they claim it is stronger than their liquid required skin too!

I was looking at those Case-Mate ones yesterday. Loving that go bear chrome for the HD2.

I like Case-Mate and it could be your best bet

XO Skins IMO reduces fingerprints and isn't tacky like some others.

they have zagg skins
it covers the whole phone and you can get a design on it as well
and you can place it without solution

Best Brand for screen protectors?

Anyone here that has owned a capacitive touch screen, please feel free to chime in with which screen protector you liked the most!
Im looking to buy a protector that doesn't impede the touch experience & image quality of this amazing screen.
Also a warning against bad brands would be appreciated. I Believe Zagg/Invisi shield has already been established as a bad buy.

As another discouraged zagg user, I recommend buying cheap packs off of ebay. They usually are smooth and clear, but they get damaged every 1 or 2 months for me, but that's no problem as they were cheap and I just put a new one on. All the expensive ones seem to have a problem with clarity or feel, but if anyone else has a suggestion I would like to know too.

I'm going to wait for gadgetshieldz to come out with one. They may be coming from India, but their customer service is actually good when I needed another front screen skin for my Tilt 2 because the cut was slightly off. They mailed me an entire full body set within no time. Plus they're reeeeally cheap (Tilt 2 full body set was 6.99 - some discount percentage that was floating around) and lasted me almost the entire lifespan of my phone (Switched from Zagg).

Ok, but how does it feel? Is it smooth to swype as the glass screen beneath it? Clarity?

I use BodyGuardz for all of my phones (started with iPhone 3g -> Blackberry 8900 -> Blackberry 9700) and have not had a problem with them. Did not affect the touch capabilities of my iPhone 3G and kept the screen nice and new underneath.

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Ok, but how does it feel? Is it smooth to swype as the glass screen beneath it? Clarity?
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I haven't used it on a capacitive screen, so I wouldn't know how it actualyl performs. But it's a lot smoother than the Zagg shields I've had before on the phone and iPods and such. The screen protector on my Tilt2 looked great, didn't skew the image at all. I eventually had to take it off though because resistive touch screen + skin = bleh. Pending user installation, you can hardly tell it's there.

nice, ill deff look into bodyguard n gadget shield. next question is, should i put the film all over my phone or just get a case n only use a shield on the screen.
guess what im sayin is: Is the film covering the screen and body enough? id really rather not add the bulk of a full blown case to my device.
p.s. heres another site with protectors that someone vouched for here
http://www.bestskinsever.com/

I started with Zagg, but have moved to BodyGuardz for my last 3 devices. They are the same quality, but for the same price as 1 Zagg sheild, you get two (2) BodyGaurdz protectors.
Currently using BodyGaurdz on the following products with no problems to report:
HTC Tilt 2 (Touch Pro 2)
HCT Pure (Wife's Phone)
Zune HD
soon on the Samsung Captivate

The real question is when will SwitchEasy-like devices come out that snap around the phone, like what the iPhone has???

is switch easy the ones that are relatively thick? Also, no one offered any insight yet on my question, do you think a case is necessary or will just a film covering over the phone be enough? I really like how sleek this phone looks and dont really want to add to its dimensions.

All I know is I had accidentally thrown my iPhone into some pavement and without the switch easy case, it would've been SOL.
Just look at their website. The cases fit like a glove and are very seamlined (They are not big and bulky like otterbox)

wow those cases look amazing. i would purchase something like this in a heartbeat for the captivate. its not thick, it holds the phone together great, and it looks comfy on the hands. Ima shoot them a letter requesting a skin for the att captivate. maybe if more people do they will consider it. So far it looks like they are only doing iProducts cases tho.
Here's a link:
http://www.switcheasy.com/
if anyone knows of a company that does cases similar to this and support a wider range of products, plz post it here.

Yea, they're awesome cases. They protect it great but don't add a ton of bulk.
They're i-Product only though, as you found out. That's why I was asking if anyone knew of something similar here.

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I've had their antiglare protectors on all my phones, great for capacitive touch. I'll probably NOT go antiglare on the Captivate because you do loose some picture quality with the antiglare. $13ish for a single one, $25 or so for a 3 pack. That site also has a lot of other nice cheap accessories, like cables/chargers etc. I have on of their cases on my ipod though and don't care for it. Just don't like neoprene style cases.

wait what? You probably will go with antiglare because you lose some picture quality? This seems counter productive.
i know thats probably not what you meant to say. I'm hoping what you meant to say is that you wouldnt go anti glare? idk

systoxity said:
wait what? You probably will go with antiglare because you lose some picture quality? This seems counter productive.
i know thats probably not what you meant to say. I'm hoping what you meant to say is that you wouldnt go anti glare? idk
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You are correct sir, edited post.

Just get the casemate protectors from at&t they are $10 and you get 3 to a pack. The are clear and perfectly cut, you also cannot beat the convenience.

moosefist said:
Just get the casemate protectors from at&t they are $10 and you get 3 to a pack. The are clear and perfectly cut, you also cannot beat the convenience.
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None in stock when i purchased the phone today.

How do you rate the following full cover skin.
-Zags
-Best skin ever
-Gadget shield
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sl8125 said:
How do you rate the following full cover skin.
-Zags
-Best skin ever
-Gadget shield
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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zagg is badd

[Q] Best screen protector for me?

I asked in another thread about invisibleSHEILD but Im seeing after different opinions, that there are various others offering the same protection at different prices.
Im going to be using a HTC Desire Z. Its "environment" will most likely be sliding in and out of my pocket and inside of my hoodies' pockets so yes, there will be lint around it. I dont want to use a case as it looks horrible and adds too much thickness to be in my pocket in a comfortable way. The "orange peel effect" is something I believe Im not going to mind. Im going for full body protection so keep that in mind as Ive read some full body protections cover more or less...
Ive pretty much slimmed it down to 5 but I might have missed some so vote Other, say which, and Ill add it to the poll
So which do you think is the best protection for me?
Also, thanks to everyone who is helping out. I truely appreciate it

Can't change the poll? Wanted to add Skinomi.

I am wondering the same thing. I have a Vibrant and want to figure out what a good protective sheild would be. This case is nice but I'd love to carry it without one and not have to worry too much.

caffeinated chris said:
I am wondering the same thing. I have a Vibrant and want to figure out what a good protective sheild would be. This case is nice but I'd love to carry it without one and not have to worry too much.
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Same situation it seems
If you vote, please state why and your expirences if any with others. Thanks once again

So little votes...

Went ahead with the invisibleSHIELD. There was a 50% discount and you just have to take advantage on that
Thanks to all once more for the advice
Now finally, onto the HTC Desire Z (Ill come back problably asking for help on ROM flashing too )

Just recieved and installed the invisibleSHIELD. ZAGG just recieved this email from me:
Totally unacceptable: Last time I’m buying from ZAGG
My purchase for a invisibleSHIELD from you has been horrible since the beginning. First time around, the order button was broken on your webpage and I have to contact you to fix it. I ordered my invisibleSHIELD on 5/5/2011 and it shipped the next day. I sent you guys a email about my order and I’m STILL waiting for a reply. It arrived 5/18/2011; I’ve been shipped things quicker from the United States and Asia but fine. I receive the package (from Germany, why???) and first thing is that the box is semi crushed and not what I would expect from a company. Next thing, the solution bottle you guys send is unscrewed and naturally the solution spilled. I was stuck without a solution and I had to make do (because I’m not reordering paying a dime for you and waiting another 13 days) with soap and water. Next I find that some of the parts are actually already unstuck to the paper so I had to even put MORE effort in installing. I installed the shield today (again after the experience not worth it even if it protects from everything as there are companies that do the same thing).
Basically, no customer care, horrible package protection, and a product that simply is not worth it. Thankfully, I got a discount you were offering and paid half because this product is worth just that and even less.
I’m not recommending this to anyone; I prefer they try other products such as Best Skins Only which actually gives a decent price for the products.

Yea i also want to know which best screen protector i have to use ?

invisibleshield hands down.

From now on, BestSkinsEver; period. They are the only protectors I will use. Cheap, fast shipping, and great protection.

Zaggs are the best u ever feel on those?
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I got an invisibleshield installed in a local store so luckily, I did not have any problem with it. I just did not experience installing it first hand which looks kind of exciting though the pressure.
I have some problems with it though. The small parts that cover the round edges seem to be peeling away and accumulating some dust or cotton, as I reckon from my pocket which annoys me. They said that I could get a new one but I have to ship the whole thing, so does that men I am going to be left with no protector until it gets shipped to my address? Not really an option if you ask me.

try extreme guard,buy in ebay

prizzprizz said:
try extreme guard,buy in ebay
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Becareful of ebay most of the time iz %80 fake

SuperDeform said:
Becareful of ebay most of the time iz %80 fake
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Agree, I've bought a a screen protector once which was full of scratches within a month or so.

I use a screen protector from xoskins on a lot of my stuff. They are uv coated so they don't turn yellow, resist finger prints, and do not feel like a rubbery orange peel.

Sorry you've had such a bad experience with Zagg. I've never had an issue with them myself. The screen protectors have worked very well for me and I've put them on something like eight devices. I'd still recommend them to anyone.

Best buy screen protectors
I hate paying the price at Best Buy, but their sales rep(s) are really good at applying the protector.

steven300 said:
Yea i also want to know which best screen protector i have to use ?
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I would stay away from invisibleSHIELD unless you have the patience to install it or pay someone else to install it. My bro used it on his Evo 4G and for the price it was not all that good. I have been using ReaLook for my Epic 4G and it is very good and offers great protection

I use invisibleSHIELD protects good and installation was simple.Like other poster said it's peeling on corners and edges but I change my case a lot so that contributes.

Is this screen protector any good?

Is this anygood? and the mirror one will the screen still look good?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150817739...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1952.l2649#ht_1385wt_1199

You are buying a flagship phone for £600-700 and ask if £0.99 screen protector is good when the good ones cost like £10-15????

Allways used cheap ones for the sg2 been fine for me.

So why do you ask? There are also threads discussing about screen protectors with many links to what others recommend

camspy said:
You are buying a flagship phone for £600-700 and ask if £0.99 screen protector is good when the good ones cost like £10-15????
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What rubbish. The cheap ones are perfectly fine. You pay £10-15 for a screen protector you are being ripped off.

Such statement, if we use it for smartphones too, would say that you are being ripped off for SGS3 too. Better buy some cheap chinese replicas.

Its rubbish because they work perfectly well and usually go on easier than the expensive ones. I have never bought such rubbish as things like the invisible shield stuff. Total junk.
I have a cheap £1 one on my Galaxy Tab 8.9 right now, you cant even tell its on there, it fits perfectly.

Same i always buy £2 ones and they are awesome my HTC Desire has a mirror protector on it i bought 2 years ago still brilliant. It was just £2..
So yes it is good..

is a screen-protector still needed/suggested?
i came across a discussions about this, but there was no real conclusion about this =/

Umpfi81 said:
is a screen-protector still needed/suggested?
i came across a discussions about this, but there was no real conclusion about this =/
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well,even if keys and coins don't scratch your screen fine sand and such will, say the phone takes a plunge and go skidding down the pavement screen side down you wont be so happy. a 1$ screen protector works greate.

Absolutely, i have scratched gorilla glass before. Having said that my S2 has been fine so far with no protector, but it has always been in a soft pouch.

rovex said:
What rubbish. The cheap ones are perfectly fine. You pay £10-15 for a screen protector you are being ripped off.
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This is not true, i had a cheap screen protector for my SGSII and it was rubbish so i splashed out and purchased a SGP Ultra Olephobic screen protector for about €13 and i still have it on my phone it has never failed me once.

Well its true for me, you had bad luck. For the sake of £1 each or even less its worth the risk.

I was more asking will the mirror affect make the screen less visible?
And i have always used cheap ones and never had a problem. I paid for a £9 once and was rubbish had a rainbow affect and made things blurred.

These guys generally get good reviews, a little pricey but apparently good...
http://mediadevil.com/index.php/browse-by-device/samsung/galaxy-s-iii.html

Cheap ones arent that good tbh. They are good the first weeks but it gets torn and dirty very easily. I bought a few when i was studying abroad in China for my iPad. It is cheap, sure but not worth it. Bought a flex HD one from SGP.

This one is good

Finding a case/screen protector

Hello,
had my One V for a few month now and I feel its time for me to get a nice case and screen protector, only really want to purchase from Amazon.co.uk but there's a lot of options to choose from.
Can anyone recommend me a nice black case (I'd prefer if it wasn't a hard case) and some decent screen protectors, something fairly cheap would be ideal.
Thanks,
Curtis.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1278548962&pf_rd_i=B0087T1S6G
the JKases are really cool,lightweight and does the job perfectly for me
as for screen protector, i dont know coz i never use em

CurtisAndroid5 said:
Hello,
had my One V for a few month now and I feel its time for me to get a nice case and screen protector, only really want to purchase from Amazon.co.uk but there's a lot of options to choose from.
Can anyone recommend me a nice black case (I'd prefer if it wasn't a hard case) and some decent screen protectors, something fairly cheap would be ideal.
Thanks,
Curtis.
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on ebay you can find very nice cases for like 2 euros. i have had mine for 5 months (or more) now and its still perfect. just search for htc one v case, mine is black and grey (soft case) with an S on the back (not really an s but when you see it you will understand ._.) and its very cool. there are lots of colors too

mr_nooby said:
on ebay you can find very nice cases for like 2 euros. i have had mine for 5 months (or more) now and its still perfect. just search for htc one v case, mine is black and grey (soft case) with an S on the back (not really an s but when you see it you will understand ._.) and its very cool. there are lots of colors too
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i think thats the JKase

Sabbit said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...d_t=201&pf_rd_p=1278548962&pf_rd_i=B0087T1S6G
the JKases are really cool,lightweight and does the job perfectly for me
as for screen protector, i dont know coz i never use em
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yeah, i also have that one
anyway from ebay you can have for so much less, i got mine + 4 screen protectors for 3 euros