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Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
I have the ultraclear on and love it. Great in the sun and fingerprints show.up less then the glass I would just get ultra clear
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Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
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I've owned both for various phones and am currently using the Ultra Clear on my EVO:
Ultra Clear
Pros:
1. Ultra clear
2. Reduces fingerprinting compared to the naked screen
3. Very durable/scratch resistant
4. Very smooth feel, to me it feels just like the naked glass.
Cons:
1. Fit is not 100% perfect, it leaves a small gap all around it.
2. Still shows fingerprints (though less)
Anti-fingerprint
Pros:
1. Reduces fingerprinting drastically compared to the naked screen
2. Very durable/scratch resistant
3. Nice textured feel
Cons:
1. Reduces the clarity of the screen substantially, IMO so much so that I prefer not to use this protector for this reason alone.
ckombo said:
Can anyone chime in? I did search and found that these seem to be the best available, but didn't find a comparison.
Do they both work the same in sunlight? or is there an advantage to the matte anti-fingerprint version?
I don't like having to find a shady spot when I'm outside to see what's on my screen
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Martin Fields is the very best. It even includes a camera lens protector. However it is very expensive.
I know its offtopic a little but what about bodyguardz?
I really cant find a difference between most but i know invisible shield is VERY Thick.
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I know its offtopic a little but what about bodyguardz?
I really cant find a difference between most but i know invisible shield is VERY Thick.
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I know some people swear by Bodyguardz and I have used it on other devices. However it is a wet application product like Invisibleshield and more than one EVO user has claimed that water from the install ruined their phone. Therefore on my screen I will only use static application (water free) protectors such as the Steinheil or Seidio.
Besides for that how does it hold up to the other ones???
Docprego - thanks for the detailed comparison. Was ready to order the ultra clear until I read about the Martin Fields. (Thanks jerryparid)
The Martin Fields comes out to $27 shipped though! Pretty steep...
What I like about this one is the included camera lens protector. The aluminum ring around the camera lens is flush with the glass, which makes no sense. If they wanted to protect the glass, they should have recessed the glass into the aluminum ring a little bit.
Anyone know of a company selling just a small circle to cover the lens? Does the lens protector distort or reduce photo quality in any way? Thanks!
i got the Steinheil ultra clear and i found the resulting tactile response to be a bit worse than some of the other screen protectors i've tried, ie. sprints
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Docprego - thanks for the detailed comparison. Was ready to order the ultra clear until I read about the Martin Fields. (Thanks jerryparid)
The Martin Fields comes out to $27 shipped though! Pretty steep...
What I like about this one is the included camera lens protector. The aluminum ring around the camera lens is flush with the glass, which makes no sense. If they wanted to protect the glass, they should have recessed the glass into the aluminum ring a little bit.
Anyone know of a company selling just a small circle to cover the lens? Does the lens protector distort or reduce photo quality in any way? Thanks!
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I do not feel that the film reduces photo quality. It is crystal clear and glass-like. The cut is near perfect. However, Martin Fields does not offer the best performance under the sun (compared to anti-glare protectors).
I got the Steinheil Ultra Crystal Screen Protector from the SGP Store. I'll tell you, for $16.74 ($13.99 + $2.75) at the door, nothing can beat this excellent product.
Ordered online Sunday morning. Order was shipped on Monday and I got it today, Thursday.
Yes, I will confess it was a pain in the a** to get it right, not so much because of it being difficult to apply, but because I made the mistake to peel off the protector and then leave it like that for a while while double checking the instructions and videos in YouTube. What happened is that small lint particles floating in the air got stuck to the film, so when I applied it I had multiple pieces all over my screen.
Now, I must say, the provided "dust remover" stickers DO WORK. Use one to lift the film, another one to remove the particles adhered to the inside of the film or screen. (I kept 2 stickers on each corner of the film, since I had to peel from different angles. This saved me a lot of time.)
In my case, I just had so many it was totally exhausting to get them all out. But I did a pretty good job despite the initial setback. I was very meticulous and wanted it as perfect as possible, and I am happy to say that at the end it came out just like I wanted.
Also, I was a little worried after reading some of the posts here, regarding lower responsiveness to the touch. Well, I have ZERO issues with that. I am very impressed, actually. I can barely tell the protector is there, yes, it is ULTRA CLEAR indeed. Everything works just as it was before, to the slightest touch.
And since I am using the protector along with a black TPU case, it is virtually IMPOSSIBLE to tell there is a film covering the screen, because you cannot see the edges of the film. (The film is slightly smaller in dimensions than the actual screen, but it does cover the whole face, including buttons on the bottom.)
Overall, very pleased and happy. I recommend this product to everybody.
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PS - I can't say much about glare under sunlight, since it is night time over here right now... But if anybody wants to know, I can update this thread tomorrow.
I hear alot of good things about SGP and was wondering which choice will give me the following in order of importance.
1. smooth surface for easy finger gliding
2. Thin material
3. Non-matte screen
4. anti smudge
Thanks guys, im confused with all the options
sailing in the same boat
Crystal clear one
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Crystal clear one
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Thanks for the response...but why the crystal one? Does it meet all the criteria I mentioned above?
Thanks.
Crystal one meets all your needs plus some. Smooth like glass to the touch. Make sure you have a TRUE dust free area to install it.
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Crystal one meets all your needs plus some. Smooth like glass to the touch. Make sure you have a TRUE dust free area to install it.
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Cool thanks for the tip. Does anyone know if its possible to get the whole body protection, but with a crystal screen protector? I don't see that option
The crystal clear works really well for my SGSI, almost smudge free though someone with really sharp fingernails--I think--managed to scratch the top right corner of the SP. The same protector on my SGSII seems to attract a lot more smudges, for some strange reasons. But I've tried enough protectors with the SGSI to stick to the crystal clear. To me, it has the best balance between clarity, viewing angles and protection.
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Thanks for the response...but why the crystal one? Does it meet all the criteria I mentioned above?
Thanks.
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yes..it has the smooth touch feeling 100%.no other protector has this .
.screen looks like there is no protector on..the sp name is correct..
very easy to install..
other sgp protectors are better only on fingerprints and smudges(but even on that the crystal clear is fine..much better than other clear protectors
where can we find this crystal one?
edit: you probably talking about this one: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/sgp-ultra-crystal-screen-protector-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p30581.htm
Buy it straight from their web site:
http://www.sgpstore.com/cell-phone/...amsung-galaxy-s2-screen-protector-series.html
My oleophobic one arrived this friday. Packaged very well. The shipping was quick. Took 12 days and thats coming through south african customs which can be a real *****
so how is the feeling of the protector? Does it slow down the touch operation?
you propose the oleophobic one? not the crystal?
I have the ultra crystal, a great screen protector, and pretty easy to put on.
It gets smudged a lot more than the screen without it on, but the feel is still good.
My keys ran across the screen, and left what looked like a scratch, I panicked, then just wiped it off, so far so good!
Doesn't seem anyone got the full body protection?
ultra optics is the best
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ultra optics is the best
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Ultra optics get dirty after a few weeks, and are hard to clean. They also make a zip sound when you run your finger on it.
See my thread here for the Ultra Crystal (aka "Crystal Clear" -- I assume) SP from SGP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1219115#
I am awaiting for its arrival tomorrow, but it seems to be the best if you want: clarity & protection (thickest of all the SGP SPs). However, from the reviews, it tends to be a fingerprint magnet.
Hey guys,
Got my hands on the SGP Ultra Oleophobic screenshield from SGP, which they make for a variety of different devices. This is an oil resistant screenshield, which unlike the Ultra Optics, does not affect screen quality at all, but isn't as resistant from fingerprints / glare as the Optics. Overall I'm really pleased with the final product, you can find the full review below:
Yep i have this on my phone too and it is very good, ive never had any problems.
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Yep i have this on my phone too and it is very good, ive never had any problems.
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how long are you using it now?
How does this compare to the crystal version?
Also would this or the optic (anti finger) be better? For both clarity and finger prints
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How does this compare to the crystal version?
Also would this or the optic (anti finger) be better? For both clarity and finger prints
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The crystal version has a more similar feeling to the naked glass, whereas this one is smoother, which some may or may not be a good thing.
Crystal version is for someone who wants to protect their screen without affecting quality or texture, but you'll still get fingerprints.
I still prefer the Optics since it helps with glare as well.
Better for clarity: oleophobic
Better against fingerprints: optics
Hope I helped!
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The crystal version has a more similar feeling to the naked glass, whereas this one is smoother, which some may or may not be a good thing.
Crystal version is for someone who wants to protect their screen without affecting quality or texture, but you'll still get fingerprints.
I still prefer the Optics since it helps with glare as well.
Better for clarity: oleophobic
Better against fingerprints: optics
Hope I helped!
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Thanks, but if you compare clarity from optics to oleophobic how bad is the optics? I don't mind fingerprints but having to constantly wipe and having the edges of the screen build up dirt/oil/prints is really ugly to clean. I'm sure it'll ruin the rubber/silicon case that I'll be using (sgp neo hybrid or ex).
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Thanks, but if you compare clarity from optics to oleophobic how bad is the optics? I don't mind fingerprints but having to constantly wipe and having the edges of the screen build up dirt/oil/prints is really ugly to clean. I'm sure it'll ruin the rubber/silicon case that I'll be using (sgp neo hybrid or ex).
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The oleophobic is close to 100% clarity for me, really hard to tell if it affects quality whatsoever, seems to be super clear.
The ultra optics is probably 90% clear, you can definitely tell there is something on it but viewing the screen is fine, not uncomfortable.
Like I said before, I'd still choose the ultra optics over anything else because of the benefits against fingerprints and dirt, I can live with a little screen degradation.
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how long are you using it now?
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Since July, you would hardly even notice you had a screen protector on either, well worth the money.
jonny68 said:
Since July, you would hardly even notice you had a screen protector on either, well worth the money.
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Completely agree. Although I prefer the Ultra optics, the Oleophobic is still a great option.
I have the Ultra oleophobic and it was great at first but after a couple months, i start to see a lot of smudges, fingerprints and oil on the screen. So it's not really holding it up for me.
Now I'm just looking at the other ones.. What's the difference really between Ultra Optics and Ultra Fine? I'm looking for one that is good or at least decent on fingerprints and the best clarity. Which one is better? It just makes it seem confusing since both are matte style with antiglare/anti-fingerprint properties but they are two different products!
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I have the Ultra oleophobic and it was great at first but after a couple months, i start to see a lot of smudges, fingerprints and oil on the screen. So it's not really holding it up for me.
Now I'm just looking at the other ones.. What's the difference really between Ultra Optics and Ultra Fine? I'm looking for one that is good or at least decent on fingerprints and the best clarity. Which one is better? It just makes it seem confusing since both are matte style with antiglare/anti-fingerprint properties but they are two different products!
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The Ultra Fine is what is known as a classic anti-fingerprint protector, it severely affects screen quality but does the best job at preventing smudges and glare.
The Ultra optics has better screen clarity, so there is not as much loss of quality, and while it does a good job at preventing smudges, it is not as good as the Ultra Fine.
Re: The Crystal version as mentioned earlier in the thread; I couldn't get rid of it fast enough, it seemed to magnify fingerprints. That said, when it was clean and untouched it was "invisible". Touch sensitivity was affected as well, not as good as no protector obviously, but paled in comparison to the Ultra Optics which was unexpected.
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Re: The Crystal version as mentioned earlier in the thread; I couldn't get rid of it fast enough, it seemed to magnify fingerprints. That said, when it was clean and untouched it was "invisible". Touch sensitivity was affected as well, not as good as no protector obviously, but paled in comparison to the Ultra Optics which was unexpected.
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I haven't tried an Ultra Crystal in over a year now, back on the iPhone - I too was disappointed that the fingerprints were so noticeable.
http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/c...amsung-galaxy-s2-screen-protector-series.html
I see there are 4 kind of screen protection films
What is the difference?
Which would u prefer?
thanks
boy1010994 said:
http://www.sgpstore.com/index.php/c...amsung-galaxy-s2-screen-protector-series.html
I see there are 4 kind of screen protection films
What is the difference?
Which would u prefer?
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I reckon I'd go for the green one
just because it's anti-finger print
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I reckon I'd go for the green one
just because it's anti-finger print
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thanks for ur reply
did u use it before?
does the matte film affect the quality of the screen?make it more dim?
I've had the matte SGP screen, it was terrible. It caused the screen to be a little bit blurry, gave me a bit of eye strain, and ruins the beauty of the LED screen. I now have the glossy one, it is great.
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I've had the matte SGP screen, it was terrible. It caused the screen to be a little bit blurry, gave me a bit of eye strain, and ruins the beauty of the LED screen. I now have the glossy one, it is great.
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are u using Ultra Crystal or Ultra Oleophobic?
can u kindly tell me what is the main difference?
Ultra Crystal : Ultimate Clarity
• Ultra Crystal : 25% Thicker than previous model
• Hard coated for Scratches and Scuffs Proof
• High Quality Optical Enhancement Film
• Ultimate Clarity surface hardness : 4H
Ultra Optics : Anti-Fingerprint Screen Protector Film
• Optical Microlense Array matte film : Anti-Fingerprint
• Light Transmittance increased by 50% from previous model
Ultra Fine : Anti - Fingerprint
• Ultra Fine Matte Film
• High Grade Anti-glare hard coated optical film
• Premium Matte Surface
• Good Light Transmittance
• Light Transmittance increased by 21% from previous model
• Good Surface Hardness : 3H
Ultra Oleophobic : Oil-Resistance
• Oleophobic coating : Oil-resistance coating
• it protects from staining of oils, cosmetics and other contaminations
• High Quality Optical Enhancement Film
• Good Surface Hardness : 3H
RTM lol
and for me, optics
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are u using Ultra Crystal or Ultra Oleophobic?
can u kindly tell me what is the main difference?
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I have used The Ultra Crystal, but I needed to clean it for oil too often, so I stopped use it. The Utra Oleophobic is said to prevent oil, but I havn't tried it, but I would go for The Oleophobic.
And as @chiefroastbeef said, the matte screen shields just ruin the beauty of the LED screen, I have used it so I know.
I've tried Ultra Crystal and Ultra Optics.
Of the two Ultra Optics is by far the best. Ultra Crystal made me want to kill myself after a day of use, it magnifies fingerprints and smudges through the miracles of modern science. I used it for ~18 hours before I decided no screen protector was a better option. When clean it looked amazing and was indeed crystal clear. Ultra Optics isn't as crystal clear, even when clean, but does a much better job of hiding unsightly smudges and fingerprints.
Tried all of them.
My ranks (best->worst)
1. Ultra Crystal - For 'Videophiles', people who want to enjoy the magnificent picture quality, contrast, sharpness and vivid colors of the AMOLED screen.
2. Ultra Oleophobic - Better protection against oil stains and stuff, Clear enough, but the touch isn't as smooth as Ultra Crystal.
3. Ultra Optics - Nice, smooth touch and figerprint durability, but reduces the image quality, creates a bit of 'grain'.
4. Anti-Fingerprint - ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. if you like the smooth touch and the velour-like surface - buy the Ultra Optics, the AF makes the AMOLED screen look like 65K colors(or less) LCD.
Thank you all the above.
I think I will still use crystal .
But the main disadvantage is the oil is easily stick on the screen
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The oddest thing about this is where I get mine as it is completely against the grain for me. When I got my galaxy s4 I also got screen protectors supposedly of the best quality according to reviews and a case (Spigen slim armor). The picture degradation was very noticeable though even though the reviews said otherwise.
The problem is I fix, upgrade, build computers, networks, sound systems (household wide generally), in the commercial and retail market. I have found that not having protection on a smartphone in the filed is a very bad idea so I always do. Anyway with the screen degradation and not having time to wait I ran to the mall as one of the kiosks I had seen there has great screen protectors and I knew they were exceptionally clear because I had seen them do a few when I took my teenage daughter up there (it is right outside a place she had gotten clothes from with birthday money) shopping once.
I had to have it quickly so it was the best option. They cost $25.00 which is why I did not go there in the first place.
However; the reason I am both glad I used this solution and will in the future is simple. They guarantee them for the life of the phone. When you have it done they register you and your phone completely. If you do get it scratched up key gouged etc (which I did do once) all you have to do is take it back and they replace it free.
They also use military grade and crystal clear screen guards which have the best picture compared that I have seen. The kicker is the combo though of great protectors that are completely clear along with the lifetime replacement. Not having to worry about getting the protector on slightly crooked and or install it yourself at all is also nice the protectors are also hard super strong glass substrates which are super strong.
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Tried all of them.
My ranks (best->worst)
1. Ultra Crystal - For 'Videophiles', people who want to enjoy the magnificent picture quality, contrast, sharpness and vivid colors of the AMOLED screen.
2. Ultra Oleophobic - Better protection against oil stains and stuff, Clear enough, but the touch isn't as smooth as Ultra Crystal.
3. Ultra Optics - Nice, smooth touch and figerprint durability, but reduces the image quality, creates a bit of 'grain'.
4. Anti-Fingerprint - ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. if you like the smooth touch and the velour-like surface - buy the Ultra Optics, the AF makes the AMOLED screen look like 65K colors(or less) LCD.
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Thanks for your instruction. I have 4 steps as above
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Hey guys,
Got my hands on the SGP Ultra Nano Optics screenshield that a lot of you have been asking about. This is an anti-fingerprint & anti-glare screenshield that features a similar form factor to the Nano Clear, but with a different coating. Like the Nano Clear, it is super easy to install but the anti-fingerprint coating serves to make fingerprints and smudges much harder to show.
In this video I've also compared the Flex HD, Ultra Clear and Ultra Optics in a detailed manner based on pricing, protection, clarity, etc - that way you guys can see which one fits you best.
Check out the full review & comparison below;
Thanks alot, I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the SGP Ultra Nano...gonna check this video out first.
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Thanks alot, I was getting ready to pull the trigger on the SGP Ultra Nano...gonna check this video out first.
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Welcome! Hope it helped.
very sleek look .. quite a fan but cannot pull the trigger
That is a decent screen protector, but I consider all hard protectors to be relatively short term. They scratch, and eventually peel if you aren't very careful (If you have to be very careful, what's the point).
I've generally liked soft screen protectors, and have used Zagg (awful, should be out of business), and PhantomSkinz (terrific, cheap).
I used the SGP Flex, based on many good reviews. Despite the higher price, I consider this to be an awful product. The coverage was terrific, probably the best (careful, this combined with the thinness makes for a very difficult install). However it had more orange peel than PhantomSkinz, more importantly, both included protectors had significant defects rendering them unusable (I could see them before even peeling them off their backing). Just my two cents.
I did actually try a relatively unknown brand (to me atleast) called "clear-coat". The coverage isn't as good, but installing is much easier. There is almost no orange peel, was easy to install, and practically invisible. However, the first batch I received was also defective, with blemishes in the middle of the screen. The product was so impressive to me though otherwise, that I fully plan on using this product if they can send me ones that aren't f'd up.
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That is a decent screen protector, but I consider all hard protectors to be relatively short term. They scratch, and eventually peel if you aren't very careful (If you have to be very careful, what's the point).
I've generally liked soft screen protectors, and have used Zagg (awful, should be out of business), and PhantomSkinz (terrific, cheap).
I used the SGP Flex, based on many good reviews. Despite the higher price, I consider this to be an awful product. The coverage was terrific, probably the best (careful, this combined with the thinness makes for a very difficult install). However it had more orange peel than PhantomSkinz, more importantly, both included protectors had significant defects rendering them unusable (I could see them before even peeling them off their backing). Just my two cents.
I did actually try a relatively unknown brand (to me atleast) called "clear-coat". The coverage isn't as good, but installing is much easier. There is almost no orange peel, was easy to install, and practically invisible. However, the first batch I received was also defective, with blemishes in the middle of the screen. The product was so impressive to me though otherwise, that I fully plan on using this product if they can send me ones that aren't f'd up.
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I actually used an Ultra Optics on my Nexus S for nearly 6 months without any issues. I eventually removed it when I bought my S2 to store it.
On my Flex HD review I state that the Galaxy Nexus model was installed since December on my device and it was only towards May that I noticed dust building up on the edges.
I've used Clear-Coat in the past (and on my current Lumia 710) and love that they are super clear, but unfortunately they are so thin they don't provide much drop protection compared to the Flex HD.
Obviously different tastes for different people, just wanted to share my experiences.
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