I just purchased Flex HD (http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...3-screen-protector-steinheil-flex-series.html), which is a wet screen protector that covers the whole screen. But, I actually prefer dry screen protectors, and I wanna know if I made the right choice. If there are any dry screen protector that covers the entire screen,then I'm screwed!! I have looked into SGP Ultra Crystal at first, but it cut short because the curved area on the phone. Is there any dry screen protector that doesn't cut short?
No, think about it the phone curves down at the edges. The dry screen protectors are hard so going out into those edges will make them slightly float up.
Dry ones are cut down to avoid that problem.
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Stay away from the Martin Fields screen protector for the S3, it is not a perfect screen fit around, it only protects the middle of the phone and leaves a 5mm gap all around the front. Yes this does mean it will leave a gap between your lower buttons and there is no cover under the home button.
The actual screen protector like all MF are top quality but the sizing and design of this one is just a let down
that is the same for all dry protectors. If you are wanting a protector that covers the entire front, you need a wet application protector like the flex hd or skinomi teckskin.
It clearly shows what it will cover in the diagram.
http://www.martinfields.com/US/Martin-Fields-Overlay-Plus-Screen-Protector-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-
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Is it just me or is it hard to find a screen protector that covers the entire front for the GS3??? I've been to Bell, Rogers and videotron and all 3 had a screen protector that were too small, it seemed to be cut out for the GSIII but left the bezel unprotected and made it more than annoying to swipe on your screen, I purchased 3 in-store and 1 on ebay and all of them, different brand but they were all the same, the covered just the screen and left the bezel nude. I finally had no choice, i was so tired of buying screen protector and havong to return them that i bout the 30$ Zagg Invisible Shield HD at bestbuy. This was the only one that was large enough to cover the front of the phone.
It's not just you; it's due to the fact that the screen for the SGIII is curved (similarly to that of the Galaxy Nexus). The only protector I'm aware of that compliments this feature is the upcoming Steinheil Curved Crystal: http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...creen-protector-steinheil-curved-crystal.html
well, it might be curved but that doesnt prevent people to make their screen protector 2mm wide on each side. I mean again, the screen might be curved but its barely visible, it not practically invisible. The Galaxy Nexus has a visible curve, but not the GS3
He provided a link above to what you want.
And the issue with the curve and a regular screen protector is that it will not properly stick to the curved edges - which was the issue with the nexus as well and thats why most of its screen protectors are cut short too.
The previous version of the ultra crystal did not stick to the edges of the screen due to the curve so they redesigned it to be the one he posted above.
It does not matter if the curve is visible or not, there is a curve.
lol this thread should be locked immediately... Try searching sometimes. It has been posted numerous times that the only covers that fir the whole screen at the moment are the wet install ones like Zagg.... Regular static cling one do not work because the are made from ridged material and are one FLAT piece which will not stick to the curved down sides..
SGP Flex HD covers the entire screen, but it's a wet install. It's close to impossible for a dry install cover to do full screen due to the curves.
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Wet install protectors will cover the whole screen, dry install protectors won't. Simple as that
ATT's dry static cling screen protector made by "Moshi" does. I have had it from day one and I like it. I mean its not cheap but it gets the job done! I might install a ZAGG protector one day but not yet. I like the one I currently have.
yeah i hear you..i just installed a nano clear love it but not full on the corners..this will solve it..pre ordered
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...creen-protector-steinheil-curved-crystal.html
Most screen protectors that are short of covering the whole screen these day are made that way on purpose, so that if you put on a case that grasps the bezel and or over a portion of the screen's edge, it won't lift up the protector..
what are your thoughts on the Skinomi TechSkin™ Samsung Galaxy S III Screen Protector?
I am interested mainly in:
1. Is it perfectly CLEAR? I don't want any orange peel effect or other artifacts.
2. Do the fingers slide decently on the screen with the protector on?
3. Does it fit the screen nicely?
Thanks!
1. Is it perfectly CLEAR? I don't want any orange peel effect or other artifacts. No, but it's pretty good. I installed 2 of them last week and there are spots that have more haze than elsewhere. There is some orange peel effect but it's not noticeable, nor are the aforementioned spots, when looking straight on.
2. Do the fingers slide decently on the screen with the protector on? Finger resistance is minimal and they slide nicely.
3. Does it fit the screen nicely? Mine fit pretty good. The cutouts line up well and there's about a 1 mm gap at the edges. I believe some folks have posted that the edges started to lift due to the curved screen at the edges but I'm not see that, yet.
One thing I would do next time is wear latex gloves to eliminate fingerprints. I followed the installation directions and sprayed my hands but still wound up with a few minor prints. The good news is that you need a flashlight to see them and know where to look. They are not visible when using the phone.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
Took a day for hazyness under the protector to dry and get outta there, since then it's been crystal clear.
The only real downside so far is you can't use it with TPU cases. The skin covers 99% of the glass so TPU cases cause it to peel at the edges.
I'm not sure if I should look for a new case or a new screen protector. I wanted the protection from the lip on the front of TPU cases. Now I'd have to get a hybrid case to keep the Skinomi or get a protector like SGP ultra nano to use my case.
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what are your thoughts on the Skinomi TechSkin™ Samsung Galaxy S III Screen Protector?
I am interested mainly in:
1. Is it perfectly CLEAR? I don't want any orange peel effect or other artifacts.
2. Do the fingers slide decently on the screen with the protector on?
3. Does it fit the screen nicely?
Thanks!
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I got in on the $3 deal so I'll give my opinion w/ no buyers remorse.
1. It's not perfectly clear. Almost no wet protectors short of maybe Zagg HD (that has its own problems) will be clear. I had a few indents after the install, even though I installed it with uttermost care.
ALL wet protectors I've seen produce a rainbow effect on a white screen. This is where the display glitters as you change your view angle.
2. Fingers slide about 90% as nicely as standard.
3. The fit is pretty good. It doesn't go completely to the edge, maybe a mm or two from it. Basically about 95-98% screen coverage.
I took the Skinomi off and threw it away because it kept peeling up with my Diztronic case. One or the other had to go, and I like the Diztronic better. It adds a lip around the camera and screen, so if I put my phone upside down, I don't have to worry about screen scratches (this is where 80% of scratches on my last Gorilla Glass phone came from, putting the phone screen-side down).
My friend has a BestSkinsEver wet protector, it goes 100% to the edges, so my Diztronic didn't peel his up (at least not initally).
Hey guys just received my matte black diztronic case from amazon! Love it. But like others here have mentioned the zagg HD screen protector doesn't play so nice with this case so I have 2 questions.
1) I am currently using the screen protector that came with the case and the edges don't seem to stay down. And tricks to getting them to lay flat?
2) Do you guys think its necessary to use a screen protector with this case and if so which ones would you guys recommend to use that would fit with this case?
I can post some pics of the case if anyone wants. Have the pebble blue gs3 but I think there's already been quite a few posted.
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I don't have my diztronic case yet but maybe you can tuck the screen protector under the case lip?
I would definitely use a screen protector. I've already managed to scratch my screen somehow. Gorilla glass 2 is not scratch proof.
DUBVGALAXY said:
Hey guys just received my matte black diztronic case from amazon! Love it. But like others here have mentioned the zagg HD screen protector doesn't play so nice with this case so I have 2 questions.
1) I am currently using the screen protector that came with the case and the edges don't seem to stay down. And tricks to getting them to lay flat?
2) Do you guys think its necessary to use a screen protector with this case and if so which ones would you guys recommend to use that would fit with this case?
I can post some pics of the case if anyone wants. Have the pebble blue gs3 but I think there's already been quite a few posted.
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I purchased the Diztronic black matte case with screen protector also. How are your sides not staying down with that screen protector? The included screen protector is a protector that doesn't extend all the way to the edges. I had the same combination on my phone and I had no problems.
I'm now using the Body Glove tpu case with a Reearth screen protector. This combo has been the best so far. Be sure you don't use any wet application screen protectors with a tpu case. They do not play well together and the edges of the screen protector will start to bubble up as the tpu case edges push against the screen protector edges.
Also, most dry application screen protectors for this phone do not extend to the edge of the phone because the edges of the phone curve downward. So if you have a dry application screen protector that extends to the edge, then chances are you will have a problem with the edges staying down as a result of the downward curve of our phone around the edges. There is a company currently manufacturing dry application screen protectors designed to fit the the downward curve of our phones along the edges, however these are currently in pre order.
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To be honest I'm not sure why its not staying down. I have bubbles that go to the edge of the screen on the top left and it appears that the whole right edge of the screen protector is not down. Not matter how much I push it down it comes right back up. And I have the protector centered almost perfect on the screen so it shouldn't be because its sloping down because the other side is doing fine so well.
Anyone have any other screen protectors that work with this case? Or even wet ones that don't get close to the edge?
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DUBVGALAXY said:
To be honest I'm not sure why its not staying down. I have bubbles that go to the edge of the screen on the top left and it appears that the whole right edge of the screen protector is not down. Not matter how much I push it down it comes right back up. And I have the protector centered almost perfect on the screen so it shouldn't be because its sloping down because the other side is doing fine so well.
Anyone have any other screen protectors that work with this case? Or even wet ones that don't get close to the edge?
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My Clarivue screen protector works fine with the case. It is cut small though, I don't mind it but I know some people do.
Hello,
Do you know is it there screen protector that covers the whole front part of the S3 (edge to edge ) with holes for home button speaker , etc ...
I was looking for such kind of protector but I only find these that cover only screen ...
Thank you beforehand !!!
I've got a Skinomi. It's a wet apply. Covers the whole front. It's smooth. Very little orange peel. I love it. Only problem I potentially see with it is, if you don't have a car to protect the edges, it may peel up. Otherwise, very nice.
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I have the xtremeguard (similar to zagg) minimal orange peel but for 2 bux shipped, wont complaint. BTW i think wet set films are the only that cover fully. the self adhesive hard films wont because of the "Curve" that the screen has. They make the protectors short to prevent lifting and air bubbles.