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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.

caelestis2 said:
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

Do I really need a Screen Protector for Captivate?

Hi,
Is the Capacitative screen of this phone is scratch resistant like iPhone? I was able to use my iPhone for 2years without getting a scratch on screen. I am awaiting my phone in mail, was thinking of buying accesories...
Thank you

I won't be getting a protector for mine. As long as you are careful, you'll be fine.

Even people with ocd make mistakes. Get the case from att and a screen protector. Protect your investment. Trust me.

systoxity said:
Even people with ocd make mistakes. Get the case from att and a screen protector. Protect your investment. Trust me.
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Very true. And that whole scratch protector is kinda a lie. You can see pics/vids where the iPhone screen is pretty scratched.

No offense to anyone posting on this topic but I do not understand the purchase of accessories from AT&T or any other provider store. Items for these phones can be purchased significantly cheaper from online.
I bought a box of cut-to-size screen protectors for $5 from amazon and it has lasted our family through several phones and replacements. Touch screen function is not hindered and clarity is perfectly fine.
Though I use screen protectors, I do not believe in phone cases. I feel a phone is built to fit the users hand and cases add unwanted bulk that I don't like. Accidents do happen but in most situations you will cause no more than cosmetic damage. Use some sense when handling your phone and it should last until your next.
I remember recently having a "discussion" with my wife as to why she paid more to get a white iphone and then put a case on it. This baffled me to the point of agitation and I had to drop the conversation.
If really concerned, just get insurance through your provider or home insurance company. At least until the phone price drops after the next big release.

Thanks
Thanks for the replies, will be getting a case any way, still thinking of screen protector...

Shovelhead84 said:
No offense to anyone posting on this topic but I do not understand the purchase of accessories from AT&T or any other provider store. Items for these phones can be purchased significantly cheaper from online.
I bought a box of cut-to-size screen protectors for $5 from amazon and it has lasted our family through several phones and replacements. Touch screen function is not hindered and clarity is perfectly fine.
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QFT on all that. I bought like 6 from Ebay China for like $1 and they work better than Apple's $10 ones.
Shovelhead84 said:
Though I use screen protectors, I do not believe in phone cases. I feel a phone is built to fit the users hand and cases add unwanted bulk that I don't like. Accidents do happen but in most situations you will cause no more than cosmetic damage. Use some sense when handling your phone and it should last until your next.
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That's a calculated risk.
Is spending $5/mo with a $50 deductible worth it versus spending $30 for a case???
You obviously have not used any good cases. Not all cases are like Otterbox and add half a pound to the weight and an inch to the thickness... SwitchEasy was my favorite when I had my iPhone. Waiting for something similar on the Captivate now.
I'm debating this as well.

I got the body glove case from att and a pack of screen protectors. The att rep put it on for me bubble free. I keep the case on when i am out and take it off at my desk at work. The phone is beautiful. The screen protector is more finger friendly and shows no smudges.

Definitely get a screen protector. Accidents happen, no matter how careful you are. And I would suggest a body glove of some type, again, accidents happen.

What brand of screen protector do you guys recommend?

Shovelhead84 said:
No offense to anyone posting on this topic but I do not understand the purchase of accessories from AT&T or any other provider store. Items for these phones can be purchased significantly cheaper from online.
I bought a box of cut-to-size screen protectors for $5 from amazon and it has lasted our family through several phones and replacements. Touch screen function is not hindered and clarity is perfectly fine.
Though I use screen protectors, I do not believe in phone cases. I feel a phone is built to fit the users hand and cases add unwanted bulk that I don't like. Accidents do happen but in most situations you will cause no more than cosmetic damage. Use some sense when handling your phone and it should last until your next.
I remember recently having a "discussion" with my wife as to why she paid more to get a white iphone and then put a case on it. This baffled me to the point of agitation and I had to drop the conversation.
If really concerned, just get insurance through your provider or home insurance company. At least until the phone price drops after the next big release.
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aaaaaaaaahhhhhaha white iphone with a case. i lol'd. women eh?
with ur statement on bulk, get one with a minimalistic design. a case not only protect ur phone but look sexy too. if you scratch a case you can replace it hangin on to that sex appeal. scratch a phone and ur sol. Also good condition is important for resale
oh but if ur really against cases just get one like leather case that you only keep it in while ur not using it

Case:
I understand both sides. I guess "accidentally" putting my phones through more punishment than I thought they would endure has given me excess confidence in their physical design. I am a fan of the "phone pocket" now in most jeans and cargo pants. It is comfortable and easy to grab (also stays low to the ground). I would like to take some advice and get a nice case but I guess my wife's iPhone cases have already left me disapproving and I hate to add bulk, but maybe I'll try again. I'll admit the Captivate is a bit "smooth."
Screen Protector:
There is not to much to argue about here. I wouldn't worry about brand.
1. Does it stick to the screen?
2. Is it clear?
3. Does it fit?
If you answer YES to all three of these then it is a good screen protector.
If you answer NO to any one of these questions, KEEP SHOPPING.
I'll take a look later to see what brand the box is I have at home so I can post it.

Slim but durable cases are possible. Just very few companies put forth the effort to engineer one.
Switch Easy, they only make for iProducts but when I had my 3GS it was great. A thin rubber around the outside (protect it from shocks and also keeps the case itself from scratching it), then you snap a horizontal then a vertical case that form into one hard case... It was very thin (nothing like the bulk of an Otterbox), yet I think you could have thrown it across the room and the phone been fine.

I recommend the invisibleShield by Zagg. Had one on my iphone and totaled out a work van by flipping it with the phone sitting on the dash. Was one single mark on the iphone screen and it came off when I put a new Shield on it. I was impressed. It feels a bit rubbery for a screen protector at first but never noticed any impedance with touch sensitivity. Costs a bit more then normal protectors as well but again well worth it if you ask me.

Just got home and looked at the protectors I have. The brand is WRITERIGHT (universal screen protectors)
A set of 10 was dirt cheap ($3) and I have been using them for about 2 years. They are cut-to-fit and will cover the entire face of the captivate.
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hello all. first post on here. just got my captivate last saturday and still waiting for martin fields to make a screen protector for this phone. they are a lil pricey, but totally worth it.

Well when I picked up my Captivate, I picked up the Body Glove Silicone Case from ATT because I prefer to keep any new devices in a silicone/gel style case for some protection. My sister and mom picked up the Captivate after they played with mine on Sunday *7-19-2010* and called me last night to set up my mom's phone and install a screen protector *3x for $ 9.99 at the corporate att store in my area*, for installing the sp and transfering the contacts *manually* and setting up gmail, I got a SP for free for my captivate for 15 minuets worth of work. Not too bad and I am a little more less worried then the last 2 days..
HTH,
Charlie

Wow, 16 replies and not one answer to the original question about the Glass.
Many devices like Microsoft Zunes have a special hardened Glass, you can use keys, knives, razor blades etc to it and not scratch them. If a screen protector makes you warm and fuzzy go for it, but if this device (I don't yet know what Glass it has) has "that" Glass then its a waste of money. It's going to take a hell of a hit to break it, and a sceen protector wont prevent that.
You can read about such glass here:
http://www.anythingbutipod.com/archives/2009/04/glass-screen-durability-test-a-lesson-on-the-mohs-hardness-scale.php
I ran a screen protector on my HTC Hermes for years, and hated it. Finally removed it last year and love it. And no scratches. (Case has flip cover for when its in your pocket) A lot more depends on how you treat it. I have 4 sons, 2 of them seem to destroy electronics, 2 of them don't.

JETninja said:
Wow, 16 replies and not one answer to the original question about the Glass.
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Perhaps because nobody knows? And also nobody is going to scratch their expensive device just to find out.

http://www.it.co.kr/news/mediaitNewsView.php?nBoardSeq=62&nSeq=1743987&nModeC=4&auth=1

Invisibleshield, Skinit, etc...

Invisibleshield, skinit, or something else...What works better for protecting your phone??

I really love Skinomi, same high quality of Invisible shield but its easier to put on and much much cheaper. They're a smaller company but i really love the quality of their screens and skins. The texture of the skins feel really great and natural. I've bought screens from them on Amazon for G2s and a kindle. They have a lifetime replacement thing that actually seems to work.

InvisibleSHIELD has worked pretty good for me. I've had it on my phone now close to a year with no complaints.
Here's a link to the 20% discount I used when I bought it LINK

I get XtremeGUARD protector for my phone off ebay, they work great and has the same quality as my friend's InvisibleSHIELD

I love the ZAGG Invisible Shields - free replacement is also a huge plus for me when I decide to upgrade to a new device because they'll send me a completely new screen and I usually resell the screen and that covers the cost of a new one.
Best investment I've ever made - especially the full body ones.

ZAGG has been treating my phone well, but skinit is great for computers - I got a red sox one and i love it

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I love the ZAGG Invisible Shields - free replacement is also a huge plus for me when I decide to upgrade to a new device because they'll send me a completely new screen and I usually resell the screen and that covers the cost of a new one.
Best investment I've ever made - especially the full body ones.
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That's cool you were able to resell it.

Zagg ftw. I didnt know about the free replacement though, cool.

They give you free replacements? I didn't know that either. 20% off and free replacement...sweeeet

I guess I should prob get something to protect my phone huh

another vote for ZAGG.

Invisible Shield.
Probably because thats the only one I have lol.
When or if it breaks/rips i'll probably get that free replacement thingy or try a different brand. But I would totally recommend getting one soon if ur like me, I have butterfingers lol

No shield works pretty well for me, cheapest too

I've never had anything like this on my phone. Do they have invisibleshields with designs on them?

I've used skinit before, maybe I'll try invisible shield this time around.

I begin use invible shield on my se x10 because after 3weeks of using on glass was some srews..

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No shield works pretty well for me, cheapest too
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haha ya that is the cheapest. I'm too worried about scratches on my screen. I drop my phone all the time ughh

Kingkittens said:
I really love Skinomi, same high quality of Invisible shield but its easier to put on and much much cheaper. They're a smaller company but i really love the quality of their screens and skins. The texture of the skins feel really great and natural. I've bought screens from them on Amazon for G2s and a kindle. They have a lifetime replacement thing that actually seems to work.
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thanks on this skinomi , just ordered one for my G2 off amazon

I used Bodyguardz on my HD2 and myTouch4g, they give you 2 complete sets for what 1 cost from Zagg.
I bought Best Skins Ever for my G2 and, got 2 cheaper than the Bodyguardz. Both are very good products.
Best Skins Ever has better coverage than the BodyGuardz skin does. BSE runs around $8.99 for full coverage of your phone.

Zagg invisible shield is my choice!!!

[Q] Any suggestions about best screen protectors?

Hello, everyone
I bought my vibrant days ago, after that, I'm looking for screen protectors. And I've tried two kinds from ebay and amazon. But I found that bost of them are not fit with vibrant(although they said it does), they are smaller than the screen(shorter). So just a waste of my money.
Now, I'm asking for suggestions. Which screen protectors as you know is the best? fit the screen very well and can protect the screen well?
Thanks

BTW: the brand I bought from amazon is amzer! this one is not a good one, the size has problem

there's actually already a thread on best sp in this section, just search for it. But I recommend steinheil or realook b/c they have some of the best clarity and fit on the vibrant closely. The only downside is that they cost $10-13 for a pack but you get the best bang for your buck with them.

ucantak3dis said:
there's actually already a thread on best sp in this section, just search for it. But I recommend steinheil or realook b/c they have some of the best clarity and fit on the vibrant closely. The only downside is that they cost $10-13 for a pack but you get the best bang for your buck with them.
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thanks, the amzer also cost me $10 but worth nothing!

I'm almost 6 months into my Realook, and it's still awesome. You get two for about $10 at Amazon, and their customer service is top notch.
Two bits of advice, don't bend it too much when you apply it, or you'll get a nasty rainbow effect under fluorescent light. Do it right and you can't even tell it's there.
Also they come with the two sides marked for how you should apply it (Side 1 faces out, side 2 sticks to the glass). I've ended up being the guy that has to apply these to everyone's phone, and I've learned that it's much easier if you peel off side 2 and stick it to the phone first, then remove side 1.
The nice thing about Realook, as I mentioned before, is their CS. After I screwed up the first round (bent it a little too much) they sent me two more for free.

coolshadow said:
Hello, everyone
I bought my vibrant days ago, after that, I'm looking for screen protectors. And I've tried two kinds from ebay and amazon. But I found that bost of them are not fit with vibrant(although they said it does), they are smaller than the screen(shorter). So just a waste of my money.
Now, I'm asking for suggestions. Which screen protectors as you know is the best? fit the screen very well and can protect the screen well?
Thanks
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if you want quality/lifetime
invisishield is the only to go... there like 20 bucks at bestbuy... they got a cool gel feel too em too...
ive bought 3 packs of the "tmo's vibrant" screen protectors and went through em so quick... there 15 for two... and they last maybe a few months... im currently not using any protector.... i got a spare vibrant from my brother so if i **** this one up... i got a new one waiting for me

Go with realook, I have ordered at least 10 for different devices. Three for my Vibrant. The only drawback is the leaves oily prints from your fingers, no biggie a quick wipe fixes that. But when clean it you can't even tell its there.

just ordered another set of realook.
this one lasted me 4-5 months. got my money's worth.
11 bucks + free shipping off amazon.
keys and phone must not be in the same pocket I dunno why that's so hard for me to do..

Thanks,all
I've ordered 2p realook

Zagg Glass/Sapphire Glass Curve

PSA:
Available for pre-order now. I, personally, will be making do with my Amazon protector until reviews are out, but they appear to believe they've knocked the issues with lifting edges.
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invis...creen-protector/glass-curve-samsung-galaxy-s8

subyfan said:
PSA:
Available for pre-order now. I, personally, will be making do with my Amazon protector until reviews are out, but they appear to believe they've knocked the issues with lifting edges.
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invis...rve&utm_campaign=20170418_gs8glasscurvelaunch
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most expensive glass screen protector out there - at least so far - be interesting to see if it really works....

mocsab said:
most expensive glass screen protector out there - at least so far - be interesting to see if it really works....
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If it works, with no edge-lift and no rainbow (especially compared to the selection available for the S7), it's worth every penny and they can have my money!

Does it have a warranty like the plastic covers?

ram8704 said:
Does it have a warranty like the plastic covers?
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Indeed

Ordered the sphire one.. Lets see when it arrives, wondering how the concept will work

Amjad.AbdulGhani said:
Ordered the sphire one.. Lets see when it arrives, wondering how the concept will work
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The Iphone Sapphire one got bad reviews and didn't seem to fare well on the youtube drop test. Let us know how it works for you.
Let just hope it is better than the iphone one.
This are for the iphone but could help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuKfke6aQeI
We'll have to wait and see how the S8 zagg Sapphire one does.

lmanlo said:
The Iphone Sapphire one got bad reviews and didn't seem to fare well on the youtube drop test. Let us know how it works for you.
Let just hope it is better than the iphone one.
This are for the iphone but could help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuKfke6aQeI
We'll have to wait and see how the S8 zagg Sapphire one does.
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I'm not sure about the drop test, but i can tell you from experience with MULTIPLE replacements on two phones that, at least on the iPhone, the Sapphire glass was complete GARBAGE. I had mine replaced monthly through Zagg until finally i decided to take a loss and have the replace it with the standard Glass+ version. Surprisingly, the Glass+ was far superior. Dont buy into the sapphire hype. That thing was so riddled with scratches after a weeks use that it was hard to look at. As a matter of fact, i almost felt like looking at it was causing the scratches. They would be hard pressed to ever convince me that its a good product. If, and its a big IF this version adheres to the screen better than the other options, i might consider it, but again thats a big if.

You might want to check your local Best Buy, i noticed they had some stock of the Zagg Glass screen protectors at my local store in Savannah....

Total trash again, I just left T-Mobile and the guy tried to put on two of them. First one lifted on its own in the center , second one same thing clicking Center non-responsive joke don't waste your time guys

I'm SOOOOOO glad I found this thread. They're pushing it when I ordered the Mophie for the S8+. I didn't know that Mophie owns Zagg. I'm happy with the one I bought from Luvvitt and it was $9.

sanjsrik said:
I'm SOOOOOO glad I found this thread. They're pushing it when I ordered the Mophie for the S8+. I didn't know that Mophie owns Zagg. I'm happy with the one I bought from Luvvitt and it was $9.
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The adhesive is only around the edges, and they lift up. Check into the Whitestone Curved Dome for S8/S8+