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Best case and screen protector?

I've kept my phone naked since I got it, but I feel the need for a screen protector and a case. I'm looking for a case that will protect my device good, and a screen protector that is not built into the device but protects the screen well. I'm not wanting the Zagg invisible shield because of its orange-peel like texture, and I don't want an OtterBox due to its price. Any opinions on what I should get?
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go ballistic its only 17 on ebay or amazon and screen protector is your own call i have a privacy one on my phone

I've been running with the black Seidio Surface Case with holster belt clip and the Steinheil Crystal Clear screen protector since day one. It's good protection without much bulk. I got them both from Amazon.

Check out Incipio Feather on ebay, very minimal size and comes with a screen protector.
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what are people using for heavy duty protection my job is pretty rugged outside in the elements a lot right now i m using the seidio convert case and its nice but its dosent have a built in screen protector it comes with a stick on one but i ve never had good luck with them i had an otterbox defender with my evo 4g and it was great i alsohad great customer service with otterbox i think i m gonna get another defender series otterbox i m just curious if there are any other hard core protective cases i should look into

What are some good extended battery cases? I'm in the market for a new extended battery and a case to go with it. Please do not say Trexcell, I received a bad battery from them and emailed them numerous times w/o a response.

i like the trident aegis case. I come with covers over the headphone jack and usb port and dust covers over the mic and speakers. Best part on $19.99 on ebay with free shipping and it comes with a screen protector.

bluv4eva said:
I've been running with the black Seidio Surface Case with holster belt clip and the Steinheil Crystal Clear screen protector since day one. It's good protection without much bulk. I got them both from Amazon.
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I've heard great things about the Steinheil Crystal Clear. I've been told it's one of the best screen protectors out there.
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EggosEvo said:
I've heard great things about the Steinheil Crystal Clear. I've been told it's one of the best screen protectors out there.
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Steinheil is definitely my favorite screen protector. Used on my old SGS1. Prefer matted because it eliminates sun glare/ oil, and rainbow effects. Here is the manufacturer's site.
spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s2/galaxy-s2-epic-4g-touch.html
FYI: It's been confirmed in another thread, but our screens ARE made with Gorilla Glass.
ALSO: Here is a link for otterbox.com promo codes to take the price down some if you're still interested: retailmenot.com/view/otterbox.com

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FYI: It's been confirmed in another thread, but our screens ARE made with Gorilla Glass.
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I started thinking that was the case. I wasn't quite sure though.
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I just use a generic black tpu case and generic screen protector. But I keep pretty good care of my phones so I don't have a need for a heavy duty one.
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[Q] What is the best screen protector for the S3?

So I have an Otterbox case and I already took the original Otterbox screen protector out and replaced it. I replaced it with the Spigen Curved Crystal protector but it's already starting to come off since it didn't really completely cover the whole screen. So now I need to get a new one. Any ideas? Which ones do you guys think are the best?

i have the Armorsuit screen protector on mine, and i like it a lot.
it stays put just fine, even with a Incipio case on as well

I have a privacy protecter on mine with the otterbox defender series
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I ordered a Skinomi screen protector from Amazon about 2 months ago. This is the worst piece of crap I've used. I read decent reviews prior to my purchase and nobody mentioned that it is extremely soft. I probably have 20 or so fingernail indentations on the protector which is totally weak. I'm interested in hearing what others think are the best since I will be in the market for a more durable screen protector that covers the entire screen.
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I'm using liquid armor for more then 3 months. For now it works good. I only got 1 small, almost invisible scratch, but that was after keeping knife, screwdrivers and a lot of other sharp objects in my pocket with phone. And it was after almost 3 months since last coating.
If you don't like that then I recommend buying invisibleshield extreme. My friend has that and it works great for him. I'm thinking about buying it myself.
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i just stuck with the screen from OB

Best screen protector?

I've been reading through trying to find reviews, but I only really found one: the review about the Zagg HD protectors and their inferior quality to the original. What cases are most of you using? I saw a few names mentioned here and there in comments, but I hope to consolidate that information here by having you mention what quality you like best with that brand. PS I ordered an Otterbox which comes with a screen protector--How is their protector (not gotten it yet)?
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Hands down. Clear protector

Lol otterbox defender screen protector are a joke. Every built in screen protectors are a joke for that matter.. IMO. They take away so much screen quality it's not even funny. Or at least the ones i have experienced. my first case was ob defender, yanked the screen protector out, put on a regular screen protector. Best thing I could of done.
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So what brand of screen protector should I buy? Should I just take a gamble and buy the Lloyd protector from Android Central? If so, HD or anti glare?
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I wound up buying the protectors from the T-Mobile store. I hated paying like 14$ for 2 protectors when i couldve gotten them for less but they actually worked out great with the Seidio Surface Case i'm using. The protector doesnt go fully edge to edge on the front, so it doesnt interfere with the seidio case when sliding in the top and bottom halves.
My girlfriend has a Zagg on her SII and although she loves it to death, I'm really not a fan. Opposites attract right?:victory:

Kelton Rivas said:
So what brand of screen protector should I buy? Should I just take a gamble and buy the Lloyd protector from Android Central? If so, HD or anti glare?
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Go for the hd imo. I just recently put on an antiglare and took it off with in 5 minutes, couldn't stand the washed out images. Looked great under light but in dark places screen quality looked blurred out. At least that was with the product i had. It was a cheap ebay screen protector
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Screen protector

I got my gnex for a quite time now and finally it got scratch. It's not big one, but it annoys me. Now I'm in for a screen protector. Since I dont knowanything about them, can you recommend me some good ones that has good features like sun light reflect, no fingerprints, unoticable, etc. (I dunno, those kind of stuff). and if possible link on ebay
cheers

I use the skinomi tech skin.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OTKTMQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's a good wet application screen protector, with the screen on you can't even see it.
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thedudejdog said:
I use the skinomi tech skin.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005OTKTMQ/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's a good wet application screen protector, with the screen on you can't even see it.
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I'm going to purchase this because you said it's a good one! Well no but seriously, I'm going to look around some more so if anyone knows any protectors that can back it up I'll take a look. But as it stands, I'll probably be buying this one

I bought an awesome pack of three on Amazon when I first got my GNex, let me see if I can find them in my purchase history.
They're anti-glare, and you can't see your fingerprints because they have a matte finish.
EDIT: Here they are...

I'm using the Herdanon protector. It's amazing. I forget it's there.
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Zagg invisible shield. Tricky application, but if you do it right it looks amazing on the device
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I use the cheap ones off ebay. I just bought a batch of 3 anti glare matte finish ones for a few bucks. I really dont feel the need for the expensive ones.

magambi said:
I'm using the Herdanon protector. It's amazing. I forget it's there.
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where did you buy the screen protector? I searched it on google but found no results

I use the Zagg shield.
I had a decent sized not really noticeable to anyone but me scratch and it covered it up. Also fingerprints are easier to wipe off.
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JobberMP said:
I use the Zagg shield.
I had a decent sized not really noticeable to anyone but me scratch and it covered it up. Also fingerprints are easier to wipe off.
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I use zagg too but I cheat.. I make the vzw sales people put them on for me cause I suck
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i prefer the 3 for 1$ you get from ebay.
everytime it get scratched you just replace it for a new one

My bad. I confused the names of the screen protector and cover. My screen protector is the Steinheil Ultra Crystal. Its not cheap, but I can't tell the difference between it and glass.
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I would recommend all screen protectors by SGP
They're way more expensive, but in my opinion it's worth (Steinheil Ultra Oleophobic , would be a good choice)
Also for more protection than just a piece of plastic, i use the fantom glass screen protector which is also pretty nice.

TheDangy said:
I bought an awesome pack of three on Amazon when I first got my GNex, let me see if I can find them in my purchase history.
They're anti-glare, and you can't see your fingerprints because they have a matte finish.
EDIT: Here they are...
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+1 for this. I have used several other screen protectors (ZAGG, Spigen, Clarivue and a couple of others), and this one, while not the easiest to get on, works great. Great feel and I like the way the screen looks when it is on. Because it is a matte protector, it is not invisible, but no real orange peel and it is not sticky at all - great finger feel on the screen! And cheap as well!

I hated any screen protector that I put on my Galaxy Nexus, after buying it I put on an Xtremeguard wet apply full body, after 4 months, I took it of.
Screen protectors suck and reduce the usability on the phones at times, some of them are pretty sticky or not as slippery and smooth as the glass.
PIE from AOSPA has never been so easily, I still use a case, but I bought my phone to actually use it, and I've been affecting my usability by babying it. It'll be so worth it unless you're really that paranoid about a scratch here and there.

No screen protector doesn't work for me. I work in a machine shop and metal chips find their way in my pockets daily. I prefer the non anti-glare 3 pack from Walmart or target. I forget the brand but they're cheap enough and don't interfere with usability.
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Screen Protector

What is the best screen protector for the new nexus 7?

I use saran wrap....I'm on a budget
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i-blason tempered glass.
http://www.amazon.com/i-Blason-Nexu...7271263&sr=8-1&keywords=iblason+nexus+7+glass
Followed by SGP ultra crystal
http://www.amazon.com/SPIGEN-Protec...298&sr=8-1&keywords=sgp+ultra+crystal+nexus+7

I bought 3 different types in total. illumishield gives me 0 problem.

+1 on Illumishield.

XtremeGuard on mine, went on almost flawlessly for a wet install. Really great protection, great prices, I even have one on my DNA!

Is the illumishield better than the spigen? And Tempered glass is it really worth it?

zagg has wet apply projectors for us now. they are the best I have used so far. I have an I blason on the way to try out and I'm using the horrible Asus protector right now. :-\ tempted to put a zagg on top of an iblason haha
edit: In a moment of mental incapacity I had installed the Asus protector improperly so I should give it more credit though mine did come with a dented edge and these are not my preferred style they are probably OK for most people.
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mowz9999 said:
Is the illumishield better than the spigen? And Tempered glass is it really worth it?
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spigen is too expensive. illumnishield is the best for me.

k2thec said:
zagg has wet apply projectors for us now. they are the best I have used so far. I have an I blason on the way to try out and I'm using the horrible Asus protector right now. :-\ tempted to put a zagg on top of an iblason haha
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+1. I use Zagg HD for all devices.
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1st had xtreme full body protection, which was great especially for the cheap price.
now im using the i-blason tempered glass which i love.

Zaggs are alright and easy to install.
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Is the iblason tempered glass really worth the 20$ plus shipping?

I'm using the SUPCASE Ultra Clear Series and it is such a tight fit on the tablet you wouldn't even know it was there (ZERO room for error when aligning, but very forgiving on re-positioning too). The only thing that makes it stand out is the single cutout for the front camera. Two pack on Amazon was around 10$ with free prime 2 day shipping. Best deal I've found
Edit: From reading the packaging, they claim that the screen protector is a tight 0.3mm fit on the tablet.

mowz9999 said:
Is the iblason tempered glass really worth the 20$ plus shipping?
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for me yes it is, i love tempered glass screen protectors. i have one for my note 2 as well.
if you have used other screen protectors, like zagg/ect, and like them, it might not be worth it to you. ive never liked zagg/ect over tempered glass protectors.
luckily i got mine for $20 shipped($15+$5), so i saved $5 at least before they raised the price.

The i-blason is definitely worth it. You get the 1 year warranty against pretty much anything including scratches and bubbles. I already had to use it due to a spot on my protector that refuses to lay flat on my screen. I just sent them a picture of the area and they sent a replacement out straight away. Great customer service.
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I hate wet apply screen protectors. They always have a tacky feel and they are never flawless.
I'm using the Official Asus ones and they're nice but they must have some issues at the factory. I've been through 2 now and both have had dents that cause it to raise and bubble. My second one is at the bottom and small, so Im keeping it.
The Spigen is very high quality and considered the best. Amazon had these for $12 which is a steal. I never used the glass ones but I'd imagine they would be closer to a natural feel compared to plastic ones.
I prefer the Matte ones myself. The only matte one that seemed like quality is the Official Asus ones. I bought another brand of Mattes (3pack) that have 3 cutouts and reportedly horrible from Amazon for super cheap ($3 shipped) to use as backup.
I would agree with post #2. The Supcase SP looked very nice too.
Use the hinge method when installing quality protectors because the cut leaves no room for error. I use painters tape on the sides for a hinge. Rip and squeegee.
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I've used Spigen Ultra Clear on my old Galaxy S2 and my family's Galaxy S4s. I use Rearth Ringbo Ultra Clear on my old Nexus 7, Nexus 4, and new Nexus 7. I don't really much of a difference (or feel) between both brands. The Rearth one gives you 3 for about $5 on Amazon. Pretty cheap, works just as great, and it doesn't leave a residue like some other cheap brands.
EDIT: Just wanted to point out, both Spigen and Rearth SP has a hardness of 3H. Getting scratches on both will be pretty normal due to the hardness of the material. Unavoidable, but better that than your actual glass (which I think has a hardness of 8H).

Is iblason the only company right now that makes a tempered glass screen protector for the new nexus 7? Just wondering since shipping it to Canada is like 40$ all together and i don't think its worth it

I use Ghost Armor on all of my devices! They haven't been available for the N7 FHD, but I checked tonight and they finally are! Ordered tonight, so I should receive it next week. Can't wait!! They are tyne best option in my opinion!!
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