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Giveaway PROFILM SGSII Screen Protector- Need Reviews! *Update 11/1 Shipped*

Hello All,
We did a round of review giveaways for the Asus Eee PC Transformer a while back and we got some awesome reviews! We would like to do the same with the Samsung Galaxy S II Screen Protector.
Previous thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1273490 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1278436
The materials are the same- imported high quality optical PET. These are just customized to fit the SGSII (i9100 version for now, we will be getting US carrier variants later on). This is a dry application screen protector.
This time we would like to see more comprehensive reviews. Something like this with pictures:
nxdelirium said:
Received mine the other day, and have had a few days to use the protector.
The following is my opinion. Screen protectors aren't for everyone, but personally I'd rather make a $20 'oops' than have to live with scratches. I don't see the harm in a protector, and in my experience they reduce fingerprints and glare like mad... so, do what you want.
Anyway, here's what I think of this protector:
Installation:
Handy set of instructions. Protector went on without any problems. I used a credit card as suggested to get rid of the air bubbles, which worked out very very well. This installation method is much much easier (and safer?) than Zagg, and similar to other adhesive-type protectors.
Fit:
The protector is cut slightly smaller than the size of the glass. My alignment was spot on, so I don't have any air bubbles around the edges, but there is probably a 1mm (or less) gap around the outside of the protector, which in my opinion is the perfect fit. The cutout for the front camera also is perfect.
Feel:
The protector offers minor friction for fingers. Initially my hands were very clean from the application process, and therefore were not leaving any finger prints. I have since used the TF for a few days, and even let a baby with greasy hands play with it, and the fingerprints/smudges were a minimum. In summary: the protector feels VERY GOOD and appears to cut down fingerprints like crazy. For me, this protector is better than just the glass, and much much better than the protector I had before (I had some 3 for $10 ebay style protector.. it was garbage). This protector is on par with Zagg protectors and their lack of fingerprints (for those who have used them).
Look:
Its hard to tell that there's even a protector on except for a few pieces of dust. Glare is reduced, colors don't seem to be affected. The protector I had before this one was much worse for letting the true colors through. Everything was faded and coarsened (dunno how to best describe that, but it looked bad). All in all, this one looks as good as no protector, with added benefit of reduced glare and minimal fingerprints.
Overall:
Most of my protector experience is with Zagg protectors; on a Nook Color, galaxy s and iPhone. I didn't want to have to fight with putting a Zagg on for a screen the size of the TF, so I have been looking for alternatives. If this protector is competitively priced then imo its one of the better ones for the TF. I once tried a skinomi for a G-tablet, and that thing was a complete waste of money.
Pending price, would get another one of these.
Thanks OP for the protector.
Keep us updated on their availability (I'll probably get another one).
Another question: would it be difficult to make one to fit a G-Tablet?
Cheers.
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I will put in another piece of screen protector of your choice (another Samsung Galaxy S II, Asus Transformer (Eee Pad), iPad II, iPhone 4/4S, or HTC Desire) if you can post a video in the review.
I have limited quantities available for review and I will cover all shipping to the US and Canada. So PM me ASAP!
I will be listing the usernames of those receiving samples. Our last giveaway had too many people sign up for freebies and not provide feedback/reviews as promised. This is NOT the purpose of this thread. So far, the reviewers are:
1. joquio
2. XT69
3. antiochasylum
4. babadudu
5. Tyrol
6. tomqman
7. ratatouille

I'm in if you'll send to the UK? ill cover shipping if need be.
ill pm you my address
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA Premium App

I will pay for shipping via USPS First Class Mail. However, I'm not sure how long it will take to get to the UK. Seems like ~ 1 week.
If you want to get it sooner let me know what shipping method you would like.

chienb said:
I will pay for shipping via USPS First Class Mail. However, I'm not sure how long it will take to get to the UK. Seems like ~ 1 week.
If you want to get it sooner let me know what shipping method you would like.
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Great Address sent, waiting for the protector

I can do this. I have previous experience with this type of thing. PM me if you still need people and are interested.
EDIT: I just realized this is for the I9100. I have the I777. Anyway, I've done a review for the Seidio Rugged combo and it's over at AndroidForums.com if you're interested. I also reviewed the ReEarthUSA Ringke case on AndroidForums. When you get the I777 model, feel free to contact me about a review. I'd be happy to do one.

Me too. I am in canada. PM me

Me too, I am currently in Hong Kong though. I can do a video review for you.

I can do a video review too .. I m in India if ur interested, PM me

i can help you with a review of my own too. PM me if you wish to send one to me.
I live in Greece thank you, we can talk about the shipping cost

I am also willing to write a detailed review, but I'm in Brazil. I'll foot the shipping costs if needed. PM if you are interested.

Im willing to write a deep review, Im from Serbia. I also have a scratch in the display - who knows, maybe with this screen protector it will be invisible. PM me if You interested.

Hey, I have some scratches in my screen aswell and would be willing to do a review. I live in norway, pm me if your interested!

I'll happily do a video review and a written review if needed. Living in the UK though. PM me if interested .

Sreen protector test
Hi guys!
I'm from Hungary with SGS2, and I would like to test a foil if it's possible!
I would write a test about it.
Thx!
Best regards,
Akos

Count me in, I live in Spain though. I´ll pay for shipping if needed.
I´m using an Ultra Crystal Clear atm so I would be able to compare them.

I just got the ProFilm for the SGS2 and put it on. Previously I was using Power Support's Anti-Glare, and I've also used SGP's Ultra Crystal before that (& a bunch of no name SPs in between). Since I've literally *just* put this on, I'll just give my initial impressions. I didn't take many photos beyond the initial opening of the package but I'll definitely do so in my follow-up.
Packaging: It came in an envelope via USPS First Class International. Inside was just a set of handy instructions and the screen protector itself, a no fuss affair. If/when this is on the market, I'd recommend bundling it with the standard microfiber cloth but since this is for testing & reviews, I'm not complaining.
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Screen Protector: It came with 2 pieces of backing plastic, but there was no confusion whatsoever about which to take off first as they were labelled numerically and the instructions on the piece of paper was clear.
The screen protector is pretty thin but not to the point of being flimsy, though it's definitely thinner than the SGP Ultra Crystal and Power Support Anti-Glare, so I would assume it's a little lacking in terms of hardness. It's well-cut, with holes of the right size and at the right position for the speaker grill, front camera (U-shaped cut, not a circular cut) and home button. There's very little space between the edge of the screen protector and the chrome rim of the phone, perhaps 1mm or less. Very good fit. It's of a matte finish, designed to reduce glare under bright lights or the Sun. It's night time right now so I'll add on to this review after a few days re: glare and such.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure if it's standard or perhaps just the one that I got but I noticed micro-scratches on the screen protector after I'd applied it and I've only touched it with scotch tape and a microfiber cloth. You can't see it when the screen is on but if you scrutinise it from certain angles when the screen is off, you can definitely see it.
Application: Okay I'm not inexperienced with applying Screen Protectors (I've applied numerous times on my phone, my brother's HTC Sensation, my dad's Galaxy S Wifi 5.0 or the Galaxy Player as it's known in the USA, and so on) but this was by far the hardest I've yet to apply. This is in part due to the perfect cut of the screen protector; it took me a long time to align the SP well enough for the anal, OCD part of me to stop screaming in my head. While I am a fan of the fit, it does take quite a bit of effort to align it (or it could just be me).
Plastic backings come off easily, no fuss there. Bubbles are rubbed away easily as well, and any artifacts you may find trapped under the SP during application is easily removed with some tape. I didn't use a credit card or squeegee, just pushed it down onto the screen and it flowed on and stayed there easily. Very easy to apply (once you align it).
Usage: First thing I noticed after I turned the screen on was that this screen protector gave me more light and clarity than the Power Support Anti-glare I was using; it was obvious to me 'cause my eyes hurt from the sudden increase in brightness (no settings were tweaked, phone's always on lowest brightness). I would say that in terms of light passing through and clarity, it's almost as good as SGP's Ultra Crystal, which is a clear protector, not matte.
Touch-wise, though, I could feel a fair bit more friction compared to Power Support's AG; it definitely lacks the powdery smooth feeling I had there. I haven't played any games yet so I'll update again with more details. Just feels a bit squeaky right now.
Initial conclusion: The ProFilm seems to be trying to combine the best of both worlds in bringing the clarity of clear protectors to matte ones. (Sidenote: I'd love to have someone familiar with the 3M Estoc+ review this as well and compare them as this balance brings to mind the lauded Estoc+.) It's too early for me to judge yet, so I'll withhold doing so until I've had more time with this. But from my impressions, it seems promising!
Many thanks to OP for sending it to me all the way over here on tiny Singapore!
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Tapatalking to the beat on Galaxy S II.

^Nice Review
I'm still waiting for mine to arrive.
Don't worry about pictures. I'll take care of that part

I have the Estoc. Problem is, even after more then a month, it's still not "ruined" yet. Not as clear as the day I first applied it (now with some microscratches) but nothing severe enough that I'd wanna take it off.
So, I can't risk taking it off to test this lol (I might ruin it, and the Estocs ain't exactly cheap).
But if the TS has a Profilm cut for the iPhone 4 (or the BB Torch, which has crap protector choices really), I'll be glad to try and compare.

only USA and Canada ? (
Romania wants to test this aswell

Thank you Tyrol for the indepth review
Packaging: It came in an envelope via USPS First Class International. Inside was just a set of handy instructions and the screen protector itself, a no fuss affair. If/when this is on the market, I'd recommend bundling it with the standard microfiber cloth but since this is for testing & reviews, I'm not complaining.
Photo here.
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All the units I've sent out are samples. We will be including the microfiber cloth in the retail package for sure. A thin but sturdy cardboard piece will be used to prevent package from being bent. Screen protector will be wrapped in a clear biodegradable plastic bag. All texts will be printed with soy ink.
Unfortunately, I'm not sure if it's standard or perhaps just the one that I got but I noticed micro-scratches on the screen protector after I'd applied it and I've only touched it with scotch tape and a microfiber cloth. You can't see it when the screen is on but if you scrutinise it from certain angles when the screen is off, you can definitely see it.
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Make sure to peel off both sheets labeled 1 and 2. The actual protector is wrapped between them. Unless it's a manufacture defect (unlikely as I manually inspected them before mailing), the screen protector should provide ample protection against pretty much everything. I redid the stress test with different sharp objects, really scratched and drilled hard with scissors. You can see the slideshow here: http://www.slideshare.net/chienb/profilm-2-layer-protection-covers.
Usage: First thing I noticed after I turned the screen on was that this screen protector gave me more light and clarity than the Power Support Anti-glare I was using; it was obvious to me 'cause my eyes hurt from the sudden increase in brightness (no settings were tweaked, phone's always on lowest brightness). I would say that in terms of light passing through and clarity, it's almost as good as SGP's Ultra Crystal, which is a clear protector, not matte.
Touch-wise, though, I could feel a fair bit more friction compared to Power Support's AG; it definitely lacks the powdery smooth feeling I had there. I haven't played any games yet so I'll update again with more details. Just feels a bit squeaky right now.
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This series is finished in matte but preserves the transmittance and clarity of a "clear" type. I believe this is the best type of film for screens. Personally, clear types were too bright with factory settings and PROFILM's matte finish tones it down a little bit. Here are the specs, a few % deviation for different products:
Haze: 6±2%
Luminosity/Transparency: 94±3%
Material: High Quality PET
Thickness (µm): 50µm/100µm
Still waiting on more reviews...

Closest alternative to PowerSupport screen protectors

I know there is a thread made on the 16th that basically touches on this question, but doesn't really answer it. I work for Apple and have fallen in love with the Power Support screen protectors. The only problem is they are only available for Apple devices. I've done a lot of searching for a close alternative with no conclusive results. I was going to go with an SGP Oleophobic but a little more research has me thinking that I'll be disappointed. SGP's Ultra Crystal line seems like it could be close but they aren't available yet.
Can someone who has experience with Power Support protectors tell me if there is anything that comes even remotely close? I don't care if its wet or dry install, I just want it to look/feel/function similarly.
EDIT: If you are thinking of replying with "haven't you seen the 'key scratch test?'," or "I don't like screen protectors on my phones, why do you?," or anything that doesn't have to do with the question, don't bother responding. I'm not wondering "if" I should get one, so there is no need to respond like I am.
Thanks

Screen cover is not nacessaire because it is easy to replace the old display with a new one.

Anyone?

nadejo said:
Screen cover is not nacessaire because it is easy to replace the old display with a new one.
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What a terrible comment. Not only is it NOT easy to replace the screen, it's not going to be cost effective at all. You could buy 50 screen protectors and still not be close to the same cost as replacing the screen.
Sorry I have nothing positive to contribute OP. Hope you find what you are looking for.

Sadly OP, I dont think you'll find anything near the powersupport quality. I work for a certain someone too, putting on at least 15 powersupports a day for no extra charge (perfectly, I might add) and I absolutely love the finish it gives the iPhone.
After 3 days of no screen protector, I finally went to a VZW corporate store today and splurged on the 3-pack of crystal clear protectors. The value was pretty good, 3 great protectors for only $13 (around $8 with a corp. discount). They are not antiglare (I hear those for the GNex suck), but they definitely are not very noticeable.
My only gripes are that the protector does not go all the way to each side (which is not vzw's fault, and is easily remedied by a case) and the fact that it causes an extremely slight rainbow if the phone is tilted at a 80 degree angle or so. But then again, whenever i use my phone its at a straight angle to my face, so i never notice it unless i'm trying.
Hope it helps

I've extensively used Power Support films for my Apple phones and am a big fan of the clear protectors. I've used SGP as an alternate for my Android phones and have also used a few of their films for iPhones. I feel like the general film quality is comparable between SGP and Power Support, although I do prefer Power Support. In my experience, the Ultra Crystal is the closest product that SGP has to the Power Support clear films. I have used the Ultra Oleophobic, which I think is also close, but does seem to have noticeably increased friction over Power Support. Despite what you might think, I find that the oleophobic have an odd tendency to keep certain smudges and can require a little effort to get completely spotless. I usually use a microfiber cloth to wipe mine.
I am currently using an Ultra Oleophobic screen protector on my Galaxy Nexus. As has been noted on other threads, it does not cover the entire face of the phone. Although I mentioned a few of the negatives that I perceived in the film, I am still generally happy with its performance outside of the reduced size. To me, the quality of the film itself is markedly better than that of cheaper alternatives.
Although I cannot personally vouch for it, the reputation of Martin Fields is that they produce screen protectors comparable in quality to Power Support. They appear to now carry a product for the Galaxy Nexus front face and rear camera lens. My anecdotal experience with the company has been that I placed one order with them but never received the product. I never tried them again. I know that some reputable third-party resellers, like Expansys, carry their products and you may have better luck with them than shopping direct.
I believe that Power Support, SGP and Martin Fields all use similar Japanese produced base film material.
I have never used a wet film so I cannot make a comparison.
As an aside, the only instance in which I prefer SGP to Power Support is for their matte films (which I generally do not care for.) I find the Ultra Optics to be a better matte film than the Power Support anti-fingerprint film. I have used both on iPhones.

I like the powersupport protectors too. Always used them on my wife's iphone 3g and i was pissed when every apple store within 50 miles of dallas was out of them when we got her new iphone 4. I settled for an ifrogz they sold at the att store and she likes it just as much. Problem with my GNex is i have yet to find a dry apply protector that properly fits the curved screen. I have a Zagg on currently but i hate it....way too much orange peel. I also have a clear-coat and an sgp flex that were delivered today. They both appear to have less orange peel than the zagg but i havent tried either yet. Still....none compare to the powersupport. Bummer.

Thank you all for the replies. It sounds like I probably will end up giving the SGP Oleophobic a shot and seeing how I like it.

New Screen protectors?

Anyone else waiting for a viable alternative than the current screen protector available?
Flex HD and Zagg look good, but they have many drawbacks, and the adhesive protectors do not offer any full screen protection. I am aware that it is due to the curved nature of the gorilla glass but surely someone would be able to make an adhesive protector which simply curves around the edges? (the edges would be uniform on all S3's so I do not see a problem there)
Does anyone have news of any upcoming screen protectors?

I assume there is nothing to come then

polesp said:
I assume there is nothing to come then
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wet apply screen protectors that cover the screen are going to be a soft material and hence more grippy and rubbery.
dry apply ones which are hard will only be able to cover the whole screen if they where made curved out of the factory to custom fit the S3. the cost for tooling and manufacture and for packaging will prob put off manufacturers making them. plus if they aren't the right curve or angle then it won't fit properly. so theoretically it is possible, but due to the complexity i doubt they will be produced.
forgive me if i am wrong but i think current screen protectors all come off one line when being made, then just cut to the specific shape for each phone. but if you were to make a custom curved one, then a whole production line would just be making those ones making it much more expensive.

I bought one from ebay...
XtremeGuard Screen Protector/Shield - Galaxy s3
I am not happy with the quality. I have ordered from them in the past and have had no issues. Now the material seems a lot thinner and my tpu case keeps pushing up the sides...So stay away if you are using a TPU case

I kind of asked similar question, but for now, there is none except for wet screen protector. If you are looking for a dry screen protector, SGP Ultra Nano Clear might be the best one. I saw this review, and it looks almost invisible because it's thin. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741650

Had a Chat with Spigen, turns out they are in fact developing a new screen protector but as they are in talks with their manufacturer they cant give any solid details. Here is the Message they sent me:
"Dear XXXXX,
Thank you for contacting Spigen.com Customer Service Department.
Hi, my name is Diana from Spigen.com.
Thank you for your interest in our products! We are currently developing a new screen protector for the Galaxy S3, unfortunately, because nothing has been confirmed with the manufacturers at the moment, there is not much information we can provide as to what kind of screen protector it may be. However, please continue to check our website, facebook, and twitter pages for updates on all of our products from time to time.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Thank you.
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Customer Service Representative,
- Diana
[email protected]
www.Spigen.com"
Looks like we will get some good news soon, if we stay patient that is

Looks like we got our answer! http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...creen-protector-steinheil-curved-crystal.html

Old thread lol but ill bump it up. I have the Xtremeguard from ebay ($2 shipped) and its pretty good, lot better that the zagg ive had in the past, and alot cheaper lol. Almost no orange peel look (very minimal). It is indeed kinda grippy at first but after usage it smooth outs enough. Feels good now, still slight grippy effect but smooth while texting or whatnot

How about one that offers more than scratch protection. How about one that can keep the screen from shattering when dropped on gravel from five feet face down!

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED - Zagg InvisibleShield HD

I will post this in both Galaxy s3 sections because people need to know. This is a good read to know about their misleading advertising that their employee uncovered (unintentionally?) for me.
I am sorry I do not have any photos, because my camera just cant pick up the issues correctly...
I suggest to stay away from this product. It is not like the original invisibleshield.
It is very smooth, which is better than the original, but IT IS NOT DURABLE! The slightest pressure by my fingernail left an indent that has not gone away. I tried the same thing on my brother's original invisibleshield on his HTC Desire and it would not even leave an indent in the first place. If it flexed a little bit, it would heal itself right away.
My screen looks like I have been using the phone for 2 years! and I BABY the phone. Has always been in a case (which does not touch the screen), never shares my pocket with anything else, is face down in my pocket, hasnt been dropped yet (knock on wood) and have not bumped anything into the screen. I do not use a stylus.
I have had the protector on since June 27th and there are many indentations on the screen! It dents extremely easily and it does NOT HEAL.
I have been going back and forth with a Zagg employee in customer service and I will show the correspondence here, but I will remove his/her name.
ME
I have a new Samsung Galaxy s3 and I am wondering what the difference is between the regular invisible shield and the HD. I bought the HD and have had it installed for about 4 days now. It is very smooth which I like, but my brother has a standard invisibleshield on his HTC Desire and although it is not quite as smooth, it does not show any scratches.
The InvisibleShield HD shows scratches quite easily. I applied very light pressure with my fingernail to the corner and there was an indent. It still has not gone away since 3 days. On my brothers device, there is no indent shown as all with the same amount of pressure from my fingernail.
It seems to be less durable and more prone to damage, yet a higher price.
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ZAGG
Thank you for contacting ZAGG, where we are Zealous About Great Gadgets! My name is XX and I appreciate the opportunity to assist you.
Thank you for the purchase of the invisibleSHIELD. I'd like to confirm that the HD is a thinner than the original, which helps with the smoothness and clarity. However, due to the same fact, it does not absorb impact or scratches as well as the original invisibleSHIELD. It still has the original's ability to repair itself but it will take longer to do so. Furthermore, we normally recommend not to asses the quality of any invisibleSHIELD until after a couple of weeks from installation, if it was successful. This is because the adhesive is still curing on to the surface of your phone and may be more prone do damage. If the adhesive is disturbed while it's drying, it will most likely stay that way.
I would recommend to allow an extra week to determine whether or not your invisibleSHIELD will need to be replaced, which is very likely due to the curing procedure your invisibleSHIELD has endured. If so, you may place a warranty request to have a new one sent to you.
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I don't really see with what the surface of the screen protector has to do with the adhesive. The indents left in the screen protector are from absolute minimal pressure. I don't see how you are charging a premium for this product when in 2 weeks the screen will look horrendous being covered in indents.
Making it thinner but HIGHLY susceptible to indents is a terrible idea. I have also looked online briefly and I'm not the only one with this issue with the HD.
Zagg is generally known with quality products but this is crazy. A SCREEN PROTECTOR that can't withstand the smallest of pressure/contact/impact. Can you imagine if someone uses a stylus on here? I it would look like an ice rink after a week of crowds skating on it.
This product was not well thought through and I hope it is either redesigned or not made any more. My brand new phone and screen protector looks like I've owned it for over a year. (and I baby my phones. They never share a pocket with anything else, always use a case) for I have no idea how these marks could have even managed to get on there with that being said. I know only one I made on purpose to test it and it's at the bottom away from the screen, but there are many other marks on the screen. I hope it's not the COTTON FIBRES from my pocket making them...
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ZAGG
I am sorry to hear that you feel this way. However, it is unreasonable to compare different products and expect them to perform the same as others when they are in a different category. Different products are introduced to the market to satisfy different customers and provide a wider range of protection products. There will never be a "one-size-fits-all" product from any company.
To further elaborate on the adhesive part, if you were to remove part of the adhesive, you will see a noticeable line/scratch on the bottom (adhesive) side of the invisibleSHIELD because the adhesive has been removed/disturbed/stretched. As mentioned, the invisibleSHIELD is more vulnerable to damage while it is still drying.
We have also been selling the HD invisibleSHIELD for the iPhone 4/4S and iPad 3 (3rd Gen) with great success. In the iPad 3, it is not uncommon for customers to use fine stylus, such as the JOT stylus, which has a fine point.
I believe that the reason why you are not completely satisfied with the invisibleSHIELD you own is because you are comparing it to other products, as stated. However, if you are not happy with it, I would recommend seeking assistance from the retailer it was purchased from and inquiring about their return process.
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First off I want to address your comment of "There will never be a "one-size-fits-all" product from any company. " I guess you have not heard of SGP? They Flex HD wet applicator is incredibly clear and smooth..and THIN. There are many products that are just as smooth and "glass-like" as the HD, without warping to the slightest contact. Also many other screen protector brands are excellent, from Rearth, to Ghost Armour, and on, and on.
Your interpretation seems to be that, there is no "one size fits all" because your new HD is very weak and you pretty much admitted that when you said, "Thank you for the purchase of the invisibleSHIELD. I'd like to confirm that the HD is a thinner than the original, which helps with the smoothness and clarity. However, due to the same fact, it does not absorb impact or scratches as well as the original invisibleSHIELD."
Also, this insults me even more when you tell me that, " it is unreasonable to compare different products and expect them to perform the same as others when they are in a different category"
I am surely not comparing products in a different category and I'm shocked to even see you write that... They ARE in the same category unless Zagg is magically creating their own category. It is in a wet application screen protector category. ACCORDING TO YOU though, the difference is that... its weaker... because its thinner.
That is even more interesting and let me tell you why.
Here is a link to ZAGGs post on THEIR website - http://www.zagg.com/community/blog/...-for-iphone-and-ipad-with-an-invisible-video/
Look familiar?
"We took the original invisibleSHIELD, improved the clarity, and added a glass-like surface."
Ive spent over an hour searching online through various sources and nowhere does it mention the fact that it does not absorb impact or scratches as well as the original IS. Yes the fact that is is thin is mentioned, but that fact alone should not lead someone to assume that this MORE EXPENSIVE and new product is any WEAKER than the original. If its weaker but clearer/smoother... it should be the same price!
ON SECOND HAND lets take a look at my box for the invisibleshield HD !
"THE invisibleSHIELD HD DELIVERS THE SAME PATENTED, AWARD-WINNING, AND VIRTUALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE PROTECTIVE FILM AS THE ORIGINAL PATENTED invisibleSHIELD, WITH PREMIUM FEATURES INCLUDING ADVANCED CLARITY AND A GLASS-LIKE SURFACE."
Wow, I may have just stepped on my own toes there, it does not even mention that it is thinner! Also in HUGE letters above that it says "THE ORIGINAL, MILITARY GRADE FILM NOW IN HD"
It says its the SAME FILM as the ORIGINAL, but with PREMIUM features (clarity, smoothness). This is misleading advertising at its best.
Keep in mind I purchased the shield based on reading the box in the store, and now after the fact I am searching online and still doesn't really help ZAGGs case.
What else does it say on the box? SCRATCH PROOF
It also mentions that if its ever damaged, it will be replaced for the life of the product. I think scratches/indents are considered damage and since my first email, this thing has nearly twice as many issues with it now.
I laugh at the same "nano-memory technology" on this packaging which is what you advertised on the original IS as well because NONE of the marks have gone away.
Also, interestingly enough, there is no mention of what you told me, "This is because the adhesive is still curing on to the surface of your phone and may be more prone do damage. If the adhesive is disturbed while it's drying, it will most likely stay that way."
Seriously? You dont mention that to the consumers? So this terrible screen protector will always look terrible now, You want us to leave the phone is a protective box for over a week allowing it to cure? That never happened with the original IS. This is the worst advertising for a product.
This is nothing against YOU because you did not manufacture or create the product packaging and advertising (that I know of), and you did shed some light on the misleading nature of this product for me, but don't tell me this is in a different category and that its not fair to compare to your original IS. Thats insulting my intelligence. I can read the packaging of the product sitting here in front of me that claims, again, ""THE invisibleSHIELD HD DELIVERS THE SAME PATENTED, AWARD-WINNING, AND VIRTUALLY INDESTRUCTIBLE PROTECTIVE FILM AS THE ORIGINAL PATENTED invisibleSHIELD, WITH PREMIUM FEATURES INCLUDING ADVANCED CLARITY AND A GLASS-LIKE SURFACE."
It CLEARLY says its the same, original film, but with added features. That would mean its in the same category, or if you want to play the category game, it would be in a premium category BASED ON THE PACKAGING AND ADVERTISING since it does not mention that it is weaker.
I was going to just return this to BestBuy and get them to refund the difference and just go with the original invisbleshield, but because of our correspondence which has made me look closer at the brand and its advertising for this product, I refuse to support this product. I will get a refund and purchase a better, wet protector applicator with glass like smoothness, military grade, great clarity, at a better price, and that will not indent like play-doh - and trust me, there are enough choices for this CATEGORY of screen protector on the market.
ps. this is not an isolated incidence, I have a friend who also purchased this and agrees with me.
pps. Your comment about your Apple products - if they have the same HD material that the Galaxy s3 has, I find it hard to believe that theirs arent weak as well. Although at the same time, people I know with Apple products dont really complain about any accessory they buy for them even when they break in the first week or have other faults.
I will be making these issues publicly known and voicing my displeasure with the brand and product.
Thank you and have a good day.
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cliff notes?

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cliff notes?
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Read my last quote, probably the best summary.
This product is advertised as the original invisibleshield, but with premium features like more clarity and a smoother surface.
What they dont tell you, and what he admitted, is that this product is weaker.
It has dented and scratched very easily and he pretty much admitted that ... thats what will happen.

Does the dents and scratches occur on the screen protector or the screen itself? I've read good reviews on the Zagg HD but not the Zagg's until now I guess.

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Does the dents and scratches occur on the screen protector or the screen itself? I've read good reviews on the Zagg HD but not the Zagg's until now I guess.
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They appear on the screen protector. Yes its good that its not on the screen, but these should not be appearing on the protector anyway, especially from such slight pressure.

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They appear on the screen protector. Yes its good that its not on the screen, but these should not be appearing on the protector anyway, especially from such slight pressure.
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Ok, I was going to pick a pack up because I read they cover edge to edge and clear. I used SGP's before which I liked but they don't cover the full screen. I'll have to think twice about these Zagg's now. Any others I should consider now?

vince2398 said:
Ok, I was going to pick a pack up because I read they cover edge to edge and clear. I used SGP's before which I liked but they don't cover the full screen. I'll have to think twice about these Zagg's now. Any others I should consider now?
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Well I believe the SGP Flex HD, which is a wet screen protector like the Zagg, covers the entire screen? There is at least one review of it on youtube.
If you want a wet applicator - SGP Flex HD, Ghost Armor, wrapsol. Those are some of the well reviewed ones.

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Well I believe the SGP Flex HD, which is a wet screen protector like the Zagg, covers the entire screen? There is at least one review of it on youtube.
If you want a wet applicator - SGP Flex HD, Ghost Armor, wrapsol. Those are some of the well reviewed ones.
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Any good dry ones? Not a fan of wet applicators hence why I liked the Zagg HD ones. Thx

vince2398 said:
Any good dry ones? Not a fan of wet applicators hence why I liked the Zagg HD ones. Thx
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A dry one that covers the entire screen? I actually havent seen one yet for the s3.
Generally for a dry protector, I would recommend SGP though.
Rearth has one called the Ringbo for the s3 that also seems good - but again it does not cover the entire screen.
The dry ones dont cover the entire screen because they dont properly stick to the curved edges of the s3. Thats why they are all cut a bit short all the way around.

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A dry one that covers the entire screen? I actually havent seen one yet for the s3.
Generally for a dry protector, I would recommend SGP though.
Rearth has one called the Ringbo for the s3 that also seems good - but again it does not cover the entire screen.
The dry ones dont cover the entire screen because they dont properly stick to the curved edges of the s3. Thats why they are all cut a bit short all the way around.
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I thought the Zagg HD covers the entire screen?

Have you tried a replacement? I put on my Zagg HD as soon as the phone arrived. Tons of use, and lots of in and out of pockets and it is still perfect.

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I thought the Zagg HD covers the entire screen?
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The Zagg HD is a wet apply screen protector.
Have you tried a replacement? I put on my Zagg HD as soon as the phone arrived. Tons of use, and lots of in and out of pockets and it is still perfect.
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I will get Best Buy to put another one on for me (for free) and I'll see. But again, that makes me even more mad because yours is fine, but this Zagg person is telling me its perfectly fine that mine is all dented up because the product is thinner and weaker... Come on, really?
Should have just said that its probably an issue. I would have said ok and drove over to best buy. But then he gives me some other kind of crap about being a different category (the product box says its the same film as the original but with premium features) and such...

Just buy SKINOMI shields they are way better and don't have orange peel look! They hsve the same lifetime guarantee and warranty and you can sometimes get them on amazon for $4 free shipping. Or normal price $19.99
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Well I believe the SGP Flex HD, which is a wet screen protector like the Zagg, covers the entire screen? There is at least one review of it on youtube.
If you want a wet applicator - SGP Flex HD, Ghost Armor, wrapsol. Those are some of the well reviewed ones.
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I have been very happy with the XtremeGuard skins. They are inexpensive but have a smooth finish and resist scratches/dents pretty well. The cut of the ones I have done have been pretty spot on too. I really dont have any complaints other then the order not being complete, but thats ... a different category then the quality of the skin. lol

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I have been very happy with the XtremeGuard skins. They are inexpensive but have a smooth finish and resist scratches/dents pretty well. The cut of the ones I have done have been pretty spot on too. I really dont have any complaints other then the order not being complete, but thats ... a different category then the quality of the skin. lol
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LOL
and yeah I was an idiot and waited until the 75% off coupon expired for the xtremeguardz. The initial thought about them was that the cut was not very good, but I guess they improved the cut.
Ah yeah, Skinomi was one of the brands I forgot to mention in my email to them.

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LOL
and yeah I was an idiot and waited until the 75% off coupon expired for the xtremeguardz. The initial thought about them was that the cut was not very good, but I guess they improved the cut.
Ah yeah, Skinomi was one of the brands I forgot to mention in my email to them.
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I think I heard on amazon it was .99, still not bad....

There has to be something wrong with yours. I have one on this phone and a tablet and haven't experienced those issues.
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Any good dry ones? Not a fan of wet applicators hence why I liked the Zagg HD ones. Thx
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I haven't received my S3 just yet, but on my HTC Evo (original) i use the Seidio Ultimate brand. Seidio Ultimate Screen Protector Dry installation.
I've had my Evo just over 2 years (got it day one and put the protector on about a week later). The package was a 2 pack... I've never needed to put the 2nd one on !! The original screen protector, while it has a few thin scratches if you look extremely closely, still looks like new 2 years later.
I see that on Seidio's site they have an S3 version and unless I find some review stating otherwise, I'll probably end up buying these for my S3 as well.

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There has to be something wrong with yours. I have one on this phone and a tablet and haven't experienced those issues.
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I will say the same thing to everyone that is not experiencing the same thing as me.
It frustrates me even more! Because this Zagg representative is telling me that its perfectly fine/normal that I am having all of these issues with my screen protector because it is actually thinner and it is actually weaker than the original one.

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I will say the same thing to everyone that is not experiencing the same thing as me.
It frustrates me even more! Because this Zagg representative is telling me that its perfectly fine/normal that I am having all of these issues with my screen protector because it is actually thinner and it is actually weaker than the original one.
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I know how you feel and what your saying but there are always dopey reps in every company that don't know or confuse things. Get it replaced and then you'll know for sure. Good luck.
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[Review] Olixar Tempered Glass for S8+

Hi XDA community,
I wanted to share my thoughts on the olixar TGSP for the S8+. I am from Australia, and let's say that our choice of accessories in the market is less than stellar for any new phone launched.
As many of us here, I got my S8+ around 3 months ago and I was looking for any reviews that would point me into the right TGSP knowing how hard it was to get one that worked for the s6 and s7.
I saw some good reviews about the Olixar TGSP in youtube, so I ordered it from the UK. Costed around AUD$ 35 and it took 2 weeks! to arrive.
After 3 months of daily usage, I can say this:
Touch & Sensitivity 4/5 - Not as smooth as the glass underneath, but very responsive. Moderate fingerprint magnet, but hey which glass protector isn't.
Durability 5/5 – This has survived 2 pocket high drops and for 3 months this has come in and out of my jean pockets without a scratch.
Clarity 3.5/5 - Pretty clear. This one has the dot matrix which is mostly invisible and only seen when you reflect some light at some angles. I have used this with the new gear VR and you can't see the dots unless you try really hard.
Aesthetics 1/5 - For such an expensive and sweet looking phone, this protector makes it looks like crap. I bought the clear version and you can see the glue strips all around the glass. I think I would have equally disliked the one that has black top and bottom since you will still see the glue on the side.
Case Compatibility - I won't give a rating on this since I have only tried it on Spigen Tough Armor and UAG Monarch without issues. After all this case is sold as case friendly and a lot of compatibility info is out in the net.
TLDR
Decent and durable glass protector for your S8+, but if you care much about how your phone looks, I would look for something else.
I believe most TGSPs I have seen would be similar to the Olixar. I have seen some protectors that have covered the adhesive with black all around, but I think that beats the purpose of having an edge screen.
Also, I really want to try the Whitestone dome, but for that price I would rather have a cheaper and easier to install solution. I have read too many comments about how they have failed the application and it is really not an option for me down here in Australia where we have to get it from the UK and limited customer support if anything goes wrong.
I guess I will give the IQ Shield or the Armorsuit a try if I could find them sold here in the land of koalas.

Hello Pandasonic01, this is Whitestone.
Thank you for taking interest in our product.
I'm sorry that people feel that way about our product.
I know the price may not be cheap, but there are many advantages that comes along with it, such as aesthetics that you mentioned in your post.
Whitestone Domeglass is available in Austrailia through variety of channels and we are currently working on making it more available.
As for customer support, you can also always contact us here (through thread or PM) or find us on facebook.
We are always supporting customer feedback through our facebook message channel. Please search whitestone dome glass through the facebook. You can find our official Facebook channel and could contact us.
Please feel free to contact us.
Thanks again for taking interest in our product and feel free to contact us anytime.

Thanks for the reply whitestone dome. A quick google only gives me mobilezap which ships from the UK.
I read in another thread here that you were working on an easier installation process. I think i will wait for that since my mild OCD would not let me live with any tiny bubbles under the glass.
Kudos to you for being so active in these forums

I have added some images to this post to highlight the ugliness I was referring to.