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Steinheil anti-fingerprint vs ultra clear

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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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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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.

x iFLaWz said:
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

ckombo said:
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.

Dry application SP recommendations?

Can anyone recommend a good dry application screen protector? I've seen a few, and there's loads on eBay, but I want to use one that someone actually has on their GN
Ideally I'm looking for it to cover the whole screen minus the camera lens and speaker grill

Martin Fields is supposed to be good, but their Galaxy Nexus screen protector covers the front-facing camera lens. I've also heard good things about the seller "dcmugen88" on eBay (his stuff is 1/3 the price of MF), but his GN protectors leave basically the entire top part of the front above the speaker and camera open.

Used MF on my Desire and it was fine but tried it on my Sensation and it was terrible! I wanna stay away from wet application SPs as I don't trust the liquid

I've been using dry protector called BHB ScreenGuard Professional. I picked it up from a local shop for £2. You get one protector in the packet along with a small microfibre cloth.
It covers the front and has cut outs for speak grill + sensor thingy to the right (1 hole) and the front facing camera (1 hole). There isn't a separate protector for the back camera like Martin Fields.
My friend has the Martin Fields for SGS2 and it feels very similar. The feel is different to naked, but I haven't noticed any drag or change to the screen picture. The protector goes pretty close to the edge, moreso than the pictures I've seen of the SGP Ultra Oleophobic. The bottom hasn't stuck as cleanly as the top (see 4th picture) but it hasn't come unstuck or attracted any dust.
Both this and the Martin Fields protector show small scratches on the protector. This is my first dry protector so I'm guessing it's how they are, unlike wet protectors which are "self healing". When the screen is on, I don't notice them. When the screen is off, I need to angle it so the light shows them.
I've also got an SGP Steinheil Flex which is wet application but I simply haven't been bothered enough to try it yet. I'm sure I will do at some point.
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[Protector] Tempered Glass Protector (Unboxing and Installation)

The courier delivered a tempered glass type protector from China this morning and I have some spare time to install it in the afternoon. This protector is actually a sample from the manufacturer and I have rejected several of them previously due to the poor placement of cutouts. I did not even bother installing them coz the cutouts were just so so misaligned and I doubt if they are for P600 while I am having a P605 (This is the reason the manufacturer gave although I wonder if the button placement are THAT different between P600 and P605).
This one should be the third one and it is reasonably fit for my P605. It doesn't have any indication on its thinkness and by the look of it I guess it's the common 0.05mm type.
In Short:
Pros:
- The protector is WAY*100 better than the traditional clear plastic protector I had on the P605.
- It's clear (oops... ). Crystal CLEAR!
- VERY smooth to write on with the S-Pen (NO more dragging by the plastic protector) This is the MOST important point! I can live with those traditional plastic screen protectors on phones / pads with no pens but with S-Pen I need a MUCH better writing experience. This is DEFINITELY a personal preference coz I am a fountain pen lover and has always been VERY demanding on writing surfaces.
- The edges of the protector and around area around the cutouts are smooth (but not those tapering curved ones as the one I have on my Note 3).
- I guess one does not need to worry about this protector in fear that it will scratch the screen if it is smashed coz I smashed the one on my Note 2 but it had caused absolutely no harm to the screen.
Cons:
- Obviously, expensive. Way more expensive than those plastic one yet it lasts longer.
- And there aren't too many manufacturers making tempered glass protector for P605. I guess may be the Note 10.1 2014 just isn't popular enough YET. The market is flooded with tempered glass protector for IPAD and Note III but not for P600/P605.
- Not AS resistant to scratches as you may think. The one on my Note III was scratched after three days and I still did not know why (Not with keys or sharp objects in the pocket but it was scratched). Er...a mystery huh.
- Not compatible with some cases.... especially those bumpers. I use a metal bumper on my Note III and it can't be "assembled" (The slot-type) due to the added thickness of the protector. On Note 10.1 2014, I use the original book case so NO problem so far. I would love to have a metallic bumper for my P605 tho. Still yet to find one.
- You can feel the WEIGHT of it. It adds a bit weight to the already-quite-heavy tablet .
- May be a bit difficult to install but I can say it's FAR FAR easier than installing the plastic one. Just do it slowly... don't rush it... then... OK!
The Installation and my experience with it
The installation is about the same as the way we install the plastic one tho it's a lot easier. There is a trick: peel the 1st layer (marked with a label) of the non-sticky film diagonally half way down and careful align the cutouts with the Home button and the sensors. After aligning them, pull the remaining half away from the corner underneath
and SLOWLY.... REMEMBER SLOWLY and SOFTLY put little pressure on it at the center. This will stick the protector onto the screen while not too strong that you can still move the protector around with your nails by pushing it on the sides. After inspecting closely that there is no dust and the alignment is perfect, just apply little force smoothly across the surface and peel off the blue film on the surface of the protector then ..........YEAH... your screen is now very well protected!
After playing it for about two hours now, what I like most is the smoothness when writing on it. Definitely unbeatable on this. I use the Samsung S-Pen Holder Kit on it and it turns writing and drawing on P605 even more enjoyable. I enjoy sketching on it.
Reflection may be a problem when reading... em...but I like the crystal clear screen a lot more now.
My Verdict on P605's accessories:
Emm... It is one of the best accessories I have bought so far for my P605.... I recommend getting a tempered glass protector and the Samsung S-Pen holder kit to my friends.
The original book cover is a short term solution until there are more options on the market (hope there will be)
I will DIY a leather case anyway during the holiday anyway
Photos of the protector are attached. You can see the edges of it are still 2-3mm away from the rim of the tablet. Macro photos showing the cut outs too.
** Update: The protector claims to have an Oleophobic coating yet it stills attract fingerprint quite easily. A gentle swipe with a clean cloth can clean it.

Mind sharing the link to buy this screen protector ?
Thanks
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Sorry.. this one is not from an online store. It's a sample for my shop.

A few things to consider before you buy accessories

1) Most screen protectors do not fit the view 20. The description might claim it fits View 20 and Nova 4 but in reality it will not. Most do not include the cut-out for sensor and camera, and do not cover the screen fully. To be sure the protector fits, get Olixar tempered glass, which is specifically made for Honor View 20. It's more pricey, but well worth the money.
2) Do not buy hard plastic covers for the device. View 20 is full-glass phone and hard plastic covers provide no real protection to it. Get a soft TPU one.
3) Camera lens protection is also recommended, as the lenses touch the surface you place it on, and also very easily scratch. You can get one from amazon for 10 dollars.
4) In a nutshell, there are a ton of accessories available that are supposedly usable for View 20 but in fact aren't. And most importantly, this phone is super prone to scratches so please protect it all around.

You don't need a screen protector, as the View 20 comes with one pre-applied. The phone also comes with a soft plastic case in the box, which when used raises the lens of the camera off the surface.
All the points you've made seem to be totally covered by the items you get straight out of the phone's box.

Flobbity said:
You don't need a screen protector, as the View 20 comes with one pre-applied. The phone also comes with a soft plastic case in the box, which when used raises the lens of the camera off the surface.
All the points you've made seem to be totally covered by the items you get straight out of the phone's box.
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First of all, the Global Model does not include a case.
Second, the screen protector is incredibly thin and made of soft plastic. It provides very little cover at all. Third, when you put your phone in your pocket, the camera glass will scratch.

I bought the olixar screen protector. Like the one I bought previously there is no cut out for the camera, even though it was shown in the ad on Amazon
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I have a Mofi screen protector. It is fantastic at preventing fingerprints. It is, indeed a hard, tempered glass screen protector. It is edged in black, which matches up to the phone's small bezels. There is also a small black circle around the camera notch. I'm happy with it, especially comparing it to the smudgy, original plastic screen protector that came on the phone.
As far as cases go, I've also gotta hand it to Mofi - perfect fit and prefer the fabric cases. I cannot stand the fingerprint prone clear cases. I tried another one, in addition to the one that came with the phone, and I just cannot do it.

Compilations: Tempered Glass & Film Screen Protectors

I wanted to create a thread for people to share feedback and recommend screen protectors they've tried or currently use.
The OMOTON 3 pack I purchased is quite good.
About $8, comes with an easy to use alignment frame. Coverage is great while leaving enough room for a case. Corner radius of the glass pretty much matches that of the screen bezel too.
Installation was easy.
I only wish there was a cutout for the camera but quality seems unaffected.
Here's a full unboxing & install

My LK tempered screen and camera protector has a front camera cutout, as well as a cutout for the mic on the rear camera module.
It's pretty cheap on Amazon, comes with 3 pairs of screen protectors and camera protector, an alignment tool, cleaning pads, dust removal stickers, and squeegee. Install is easy.
While the edges are all rounded over, they could stand to be rounded over a bit more for the front screen protector. The transition between the body of the phone and the screen (protector) isn't very smooth (although I expect that once I put my phone in a case, this won't be a problem).

Stuckurface said:
My LK tempered screen and camera protector has a front camera cutout, as well as a cutout for the mic on the rear camera module.
It's pretty cheap on Amazon, comes with 3 pairs of screen protectors and camera protector, an alignment tool, cleaning pads, dust removal stickers, and squeegee. Install is easy.
While the edges are all rounded over, they could stand to be rounded over a bit more for the front screen protector. The transition between the body of the phone and the screen (protector) isn't very smooth (although I expect that once I put my phone in a case, this won't be a problem).
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i bought these from amazon. sending them back. touch sensitivity is terrible . i thought thee pixel was faulty. Replaced it with Spigen, perfect and responsive.
The camera protectors are rubbish. Put the flash on and image is washed out. also no cut out for the mic. Dont waste your money

tlxxxsracer said:
I wanted to create a thread for people to share feedback and recommend screen protectors they've tried or currently use.
The OMOTON 3 pack I purchased is quite good.
About $8, comes with an easy to use alignment frame. Coverage is great while leaving enough room for a case. Corner radius of the glass pretty much matches that of the screen bezel too.
Installation was easy.
I only wish there was a cutout for the camera but quality seems unaffected.
Here's a full unboxing & install
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THANK YOU! I went to this thread because I forgot the brand name that was suggested on a Reddit thread, and I looked it up and thought I had bookmarked it but no I didn't, and thought I would find it here. i didn't even have to look for it. It's in the OP

The zagg screen protector seems to suck... Touch sensitivity is garbage and the camera cutout has the glue too close the edge so it collects a massive amount of dust