As some of you may know that Spigen has developed the new version "Ultra Crystal"
Customer service emailed me the answers to questions that I had regarding this protector as shown below in this post. In research I found that the hardness is higher then the "nano clear" and the "ultra curved" therefore being more scratch resistance. The other specification is the size is slightly shorter then the "nano clear". There response didn't describe the actual size but I was able to find it on EBAY New Ultra Crystal
The cons of the other protectors such as in the "ultra curved" where it scratches easily per reviews in comparison and it could lift up depending on the case being used and the "ultra nano" where again it scratches easily per reviews in comparison but is cut short and not a full protector. The cut or gap distance from the bezel to the side edge of the "ultra nano" somewhere in the middle of the frame border whether it is the pebble blue or white S3 whereas the "ultra crystal" lies exactly on the edge of the display. The edge of the "ultra crystal" lining up with the edge of the display "maybe" less noticeable but being a thicker maybe not. Hopefully I shed some light on the pros and cons along with speculation and opinion on these protectors and having said that would you choose the "ultra crystal" over the other Spigen brands described above.
Thank you for contacting SPIGEN.com Customer Service Department.
Hi, my name is from SPIGEN.com.
The improvements we have made to our Ultra Crystal is that it will better
adhere to the curved screen with a stronger silicone bond.
It is cut slightly smaller than the Nano Clear to accommodate the extra
thickness of the screen protector.
In order for the bond to stick securely, we needed to design the size
smaller to ensure that it will not lift at the edges.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us
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Yeah, so the new&improved ultra crystal is just cut smaller so it won't lift. thanks.
Pros: It's thicker and more scratch resistant than the Nano or Curved Crystal
Cons: It's not full coverage (which is also a Pro, if you have tight case that lifts up fullcoverage protectors)
edit: and I think you linked to the OLD ultra crystal on Amazon, because Amazon still shows that I "bought this item on June 12th" (and returned it). should have a new SKU.
Thanks zmore, The link is now corrected. Ebay actually shows the new dimensions of the ultra crystal.
Yeah I ordered from their amazon page last week and the listing even stated that it was the new and improved version yet I was still sent the old defective version that they originally discontinued. Sending it back today for a refund.
i really wanna buy his on amazon because i have a gift card i could use but dont want to take my chances with it being the old version
I ordered a new one from SGP directly on Wednesday and should get it Monday/Tuesday.
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Yeah I ordered from their amazon page last week and the listing even stated that it was the new and improved version yet I was still sent the old defective version that they originally discontinued. Sending it back today for a refund.
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I ordered the new one on amazon and sent them an email noting that i specifically want the new one. but just incase they sent an old version, how can i tell the difference between the two?
Got mine today...
Installation was tricky.The width of the protector is the width of the screen. You have to get the alignment dead-on.
Once it's on, it looks good. However, this is not for everybody.
The protector is thicker. You can feel the edge because it only covers the width of the LCD. If you go without a case that has a lip around the edge, the protector edge may bother you.
Got mine yesterday too, it is just the width of the screen and you have to be precise, but the feel is more like the original screen now. And like mentioned above it does have a lip but I have the Incipio case on it and don't notice it.
bookmonke said:
Got mine yesterday too, it is just the width of the screen and you have to be precise, but the feel is more like the original screen now. And like mentioned above it does have a lip but I have the Incipio case on it and don't notice it.
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Can you post a few pics close-up of the ultra crystal on the S3?
I bought it and it is being shipped to me, can't wait.
This was the second install, wasn't happy with the first try, still a little off for my taste but its working for now.
I have the same case, the down to the color.
I don't mind the protector most of the time, but I do notice it whenever I need to run my finger around the edge of the screen. There is a gap between the edge of the protector and the edge of the Incipio silicone.
Is this protector the final solution? For now.
I wonder if I should sell the second protector?
Sent from my Spirit Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710)
it doesnt scratch easily like the nano right?
steveim said:
it doesnt scratch easily like the nano right?
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It's identical to the ultra crystal for s2, in which case doesn't scratch easily. I only had micro scratches which are only visible under strong light on my year old ultra crystal.
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Save yourself money and time by going to a nearby Verizon store and get a pack of 3 "clear" screen protectors for $13 (even cheaper if you have corporate discount). They are PERFECT!!! I can't even see the screen protector, especially when the edges are covered by the Silicone case, both while the screen is ON and OFF!!! The first time I didn't know and they gave me the "anti-glare" one, man...those really kill the sharpness of the screen with the grainy look. You can even see them while the screen is OFF. So I riped that perfectly-installed protector off and thought I would never want to use ANY screen protectors again for this beatiful screen. But then I see in one thread of someone saying that there are two types of Verizon screen protectors, "clear" and "anti-glare", and the clear one is pretty good. I stopped by the store after work today and grabed a pack that includes 3 protectors (for trial-and-error ). After 5 minutes, both mine and my wife's Galaxy Nexus looks flawless with the screen protectors on. Man I love this thing, it's completely invisible and not affecting the screen resolution or sensitivity at all. Just my quick review as the result of the excitement .
And PLEASE....search for the "tape trick" on youtube show you how to lift the installed screen protector up and get the last piece of lint/dust out without using your nails or messing up the whole installation.
Goodluck
P.S. yes, the Silicone case does fit Galaxy Nexus with extended battery.
Does it completely cover screen in a perfect fit I had the anti glare and it was still off in size just a little bit
Yeah....it's like a millimeter or two from reaching the outer edge/rim. But I use Verizon's silicone case, so it wraps around and cover the transition good.
It covers the entire display portion of the face but does not cover the entire glass
Fail post op. Go get three on ebay for $3. I lmfao
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I can already see that they don't look identical. The Verizon version circle/flush around the earpiece speaker nicely, whereas the eBay version only encircle bottom and sides of the earpiece speaker. The Verizon version covers the glass almost completely, almost.....it only like 1-2mm from reaching the edge of the glass. I see many other screen protectors where they only protect the main portion/center of screen and not covering the remaining of the glass just below the Home/Back/Talk buttons.
I think the VZW screenies are fine. I don't like the rubber feel of the expensive one. I'm sure there more durable but the verizon one are nice and clear. Not bad
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i also just grabbed them in the store. also very surprised by the quality and extremely satisfied
While I like the material of the VZW screen protector, I'm not a fan of how it fits. It looks too small, as there's about a 1mm gap between the edge of the screen protector and the edge of the screen itself.
bangarang said:
While I like the material of the VZW screen protector, I'm not a fan of how it fits. It looks too small, as there's about a 1mm gap between the edge of the screen protector and the edge of the screen itself.
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You have to watch though. If you aren't using a case, I think you can go with other brands that cover the entire screen. If you are running a case plus the entire screen protector, sometimes the case contacts the screen on the sides and creates bubbling. I've had it happen to a few of my phones. I'm using the verizon silicone case and their SP and no bubbling because of the gap..
I was suckered into the Verizon Screen protectors. They DO NOT reach edge to edge. They just cover the lighted portion of the screen. I never even applied one. I pulled it out and said, "Awww".
Anyone wants them, PM me. I'll sell them 50% off = $6 shipped. 3 in a pack / $6 = $2 a piece.
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I was suckered into the Verizon Screen protectors. They DO NOT reach edge to edge. They just cover the lighted portion of the screen. I never even applied one. I pulled it out and said, "Awww".
Anyone wants them, PM me. I'll sell them 50% off = $6 shipped. 3 in a pack / $6 = $2 a piece.
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just go back and return them I went ahead and did that with the anti glare ones yesterday shouldn't be an issue
i like the vzw clear - as someone else said only millimeters from the edges.
I initially tried the antiglare ones but they made the screen horrible to look at.
Do these provide any real protection? Or just from light scratches? Obviously they won't be as safe as gorilla glass or similar products, but I don't throw my phone around, so I don't need anything super protective.
The ones I bought from Verizon have about 3mm of space from edge of the phone. They aren't clear, more like a matte finish. Weird. But I hate to have a naked screen so I bought them anyways. I have a zagg, some ebay screens, and an xtreme guard screen in the mail.
i really like the VZW clear protectors... i measured less than 2mm gap all around, and you wont find an edge to edge dry protector because of the curvature of the screen at the edges.
I bought the Incipio 2 piece case and the Verizon screen protector. I really like the Incipio case over the Otterbox Commuter. I had the Commuter on my Fascinate and the plastic was slippery. The coating on the plastic on the Incipio reminds me of the rubber coating on Seidio cases.
The Verizon screen protector is okay. It is clearer then the SGP Ultra Crystal and my fingers glide over it pretty easily. However, I've already gotten couple scratches on it. I plan on getting the XO SKINS.
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And PLEASE....search for the "tape trick" on youtube show you how to lift the installed screen protector up and get the last piece of lint/dust out without using your nails or messing up the whole installation.
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Hey, could anyone help me out with the "tape trick" he is referring to? Can't seem to find anything about it.
Thanks
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Hey, could anyone help me out with the "tape trick" he is referring to? Can't seem to find anything about it.
Thanks
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4XgS1ONg9s
Thanks for the link! Awesome trick
Has anyone bought this screen protector for the N5? I'm considering it since I want a fingerprint-resistant screen protector, but I don't know whether the cut outs will be faulty as their clear screen protector...
If not any other recommendations for a fingerprint-resistant screen protector for N5?
Link to it
http://www.spigen.com/nexus-5-screen-protector-glas-t-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
I'm a huge spigen fan, considering the GLAS.tR SLIM as they say the t non-rounded chips more easily?
Has anyone used these?
My TR screen should be coming in today. First time using a glass screen, high expectations.
garyHal said:
My TR screen should be coming in today. First time using a glass screen, high expectations.
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I have been using one on my iphone and love it. Never going back to normal screen protectors.
Rattles said:
I have been using one on my iphone and love it. Never going back to normal screen protectors.
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2nd that. Have used one on an S4 and loved it. Ordered one for the N5. Should be in this week - can't wait.
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My TR screen should be coming in today. First time using a glass screen, high expectations.
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please post some pics i've bought the tR last week and i'm waiting it too
There's been high praise for the Spigen glass protectors so I ordered the GLAS.t SLIM. I think the cheaper of the two should provide enough protection as I generally take care of my phones pretty well. The lower profile of the GLAS.t seemed better for me although the rounded corners of the GLAS.tR would have been nice.
I've used cheaper anti-glare film screen protectors in the past, and they worked but didn't last long due to normal wear and tear, so I'm hoping this glass screen protector goes the distance. I hate applying new screen protectors =/
Edit: As for the recommendations, I would NOT advise Clarivue anti-glare. It works well initially but diminishes screen quality and the anti-glare coating wears out quickly in higher-use areas like where the keyboard is. Went through three in the past year.
If you're in Canada, they are now fulfilled by amazon.ca, that means free shipping! http://www.amazon.ca/SPIGEN-Protect...id=1383316041&sr=1-12&keywords=spigen+nexus+5
I'm really interested in getting the glass.t or glass.tr protectors. However, one thing that has always worried me about tempered glass protectors is the possible space between the screen and the protector.
Since glass protectors are not flexible, but the protector and actual screen must be perfectly flat or there will be bubbles due to points of non-contact between the two. Does anyone have experience applying one, and do they fit well together or are there problems?
EDIT: Also, would these protectors work with the Spigen cases or would the extra thickness cause a problem?
Anyone got theirs yet? I'm thinking of getting the GLAS.t Slim since I'd prefer the thinner one.
I'm wondering if the upper lip on the Spigen cases will actually cover the edges of the protector or if there will be a gap. Since I'm planning to use it in combination with a case, if the case covers the edges of the protector I can't see any advantage of the GLAS.tR Slim.
I've also read some other glass protectors have a grid of dots on them. I think this would really annoy me. Do the Spigen protectors have this?
Do they affect viewing angles at all?
Finally, is a cracked or shatter glass protector likely to scratch up the screen? They are of similar hardness...
Thanks.
I turst Spigen
I have not tried the tempered glass on Nexus 5, but I would trust Spigen products all time, they are getting very positive review on Amazon as well, so I would say go for it and I believe they have the money back guarantee, so why to worry
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I'm really interested in getting the glass.t or glass.tr protectors. However, one thing that has always worried me about tempered glass protectors is the possible space between the screen and the protector.
Since glass protectors are not flexible, but the protector and actual screen must be perfectly flat or there will be bubbles due to points of non-contact between the two. Does anyone have experience applying one, and do they fit well together or are there problems?
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I have the Sir Lancelot Armor-Holy Grail for my N4. I have tried them all. First off stay away from Clarivue and Maru, both are just not good.
Haven't tried any others since SLA and ILoome(which have GREAT customer service!) on my N4, so I hope the Spigen can play well with the hybrid case!
The Spigen site recommends using a case along with their GLAS products, so I'm going to assume they fit cases (or at least Spigen cases) just fine.
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The Spigen site recommends using a case along with their GLAS products, so I'm going to assume they fit cases (or at least Spigen cases) just fine.
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I remember using a SGP screen protector three years ago. I had tried two. The adhesive was bad and it curled off my phone.
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I remember using a SGP screen protector three years ago. I had tried two. The adhesive was bad and it curled off my phone.
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I've heard this from some people as well. I personally will keep my phone without a case or a bumper at the most, so I can't speak from experience. If it's a wet application screen protector, it's probably much more likely that it will curl off since those tend to extend to the edges of the screen.
Here's what is on the Spigen site:
As this is a glass product, please note that the edges of the glass are the most vulnerable areas. We highly recommend that you use a case along with your GLAS.t SLIM to avoid chipping or cracking the edges of your GLAS.t SLIM
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Since I'm planning to use it in combination with a case, if the case covers the edges of the protector I can't see any advantage of the GLAS.tR Slim.
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I believe the point of the tR is precisely to be used without a case (the tR product page doesn't have the paragraph about using it with a case to protect the edges). So if you're going to use a case, get the t, if not you should get the tR.
I used the glas TR with my work iphone, and they're fantastic. Very durable and they almost feel better than the naked screen. I have one on order for the N5, but not sure if ill put it on right away. You can't go wrong with one of these though, well worth the money if you are looking for long lasting screen protection.
From Spigen's website:
GLAS.T - Our first and original GLAS.t screen protector. Made of real tempered glass and premium silicone adhesive. It is about 0.4mm thick.
GLAS.tR - The "R" stands for rounded. This glass protector has beveled edges to to help prevent chipping on the edges of the glass. Recommended for users that are not using a case or a minimal case design. About 0.55mm thick.
GLAS.T Slim - We've made our popular GLAS.t even slimmer. Same concept and material as our GLAS.t, but it ranges from 0.23-0.26mm depending on the product.
GLAS.tR Slim - Also the rounded version of the GLAS.t Slim. The thickness is about 0.4mm
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I'm having some trouble with the GLAS.tR. I just installed it, and the bottom left corner is not sticking, and there is a spot that's not sticking on the right side of the headset speaker. I'm trying to leave some weight on top of it and see if that will fix it.
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I'm having some trouble with the GLAS.tR. I just installed it, and the bottom left corner is not sticking, and there is a spot that's not sticking on the right side of the headset speaker. I'm trying to leave some weight on top of it and see if that will fix it.
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same here! I have three rather large "bubbles" (though thankfully none are on the screen), one of which is in the bottom left corner. When I apply pressure, it reduces to a tiny bubble, but after about a minute, it will have expanded again. I tried putting a textbook on top overnight, but this morning when i lifted the book, it just grew back in a minute.
If it doesn't fix itself in another 24 hour, I'm going to call Spigen.
Looks like Spigen has updated their Nexus 5 product line. The NANO Glas.t and Glas.tr is now available for pre-orders on their website. :good:
Who's getting one?!
http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-5.html
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Looks like Spigen has updated their Nexus 5 product line. The NANO Glas.t and Glas.tr is now available for pre-orders on their website. :good:
Who's getting one?!
http://www.spigen.com/brands/google/nexus-5.html
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I'm waiting for reviews. I bought Spigens previous glass protector for the nexus 5 and every protector sold had bubble issues at the bottom of the screen.
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I'm waiting for reviews. I bought Spigens previous glass protector for the nexus 5 and every protector sold had bubble issues at the bottom of the screen.
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Waiting...
1. For my Spigen refund
2. For guinea pigs to report their results
I already bought on amazon UK ... waiting for dispatch. May take 2 weeks to come
"The THINNEST Tempered Glass Screen Protector in the market (0.2mm)"
Ehhhhh
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"The THINNEST Tempered Glass Screen Protector in the market (0.2mm)"
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Too bad that's incorrect - MIME have the thinnest at 0.15mm
http://mimeusa.com/product/nexus-5-feather-glass-tempered-glass-screen-protector/
I think iLoome have even thinner ones that are flexible but looks the 9H hardness.
Just saw the price on Spigen UK's site: £40. Wow. A little too steep for a screen protector isn't it?
Pre-ordered mine a week or so ago on amazon, just shipped via USPS today, I'll post a review when it gets here. :good:
I have replacement's coming for both. Haven't heard anything recently from spigen to say if it shipped or not. I'll give them until Dec 1 or so before I start hounding them. My original.t is still doing decent duty. IT was perfect until my grandson was wrestling with me last weekend and chipped the edge in 3 places. LOL
I'm not sure I get glass protectors anymore. I used to be a die-hard convert (I wouldn't even use the phone or pull off the factory cover until I had my protector ready) - but with gorilla glass being so resilient, unless you've got an extreme case they seem unnecessary and sometimes interfere (yellowing, distorted vision if you use polarized sunglasses, etc).
The issue really is that these are edge-to-edge so if you drop it, even with one of these on you won't prevent a crack (unless the fall is perfectly level) regardless of the hardness rating. It's the corners and sides you want to protect.
--Dan
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I'm not sure I get glass protectors anymore. I used to be a die-hard convert (I wouldn't even use the phone or pull off the factory cover until I had my protector ready) - but with gorilla glass being so resilient, unless you've got an extreme case they seem unnecessary and sometimes interfere (yellowing, distorted vision if you use polarized sunglasses, etc).
The issue really is that these are edge-to-edge so if you drop it, even with one of these on you won't prevent a crack (unless the fall is perfectly level) regardless of the hardness rating. It's the corners and sides you want to protect.
--Dan
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Dan, it's the smoothness/feel of glass that we adore while still protecting the original screen. If you don't care about the feel you might as well get a $10 screen protector.
If I accidentally put my phone in my keys pocket or slide the phone face down on a rough surface I'd rather easily replace a $30-$40 screen protector than spending a considerable amount of money to replace the panel/glass.
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Dan, it's the smoothness/feel of glass that we adore while still protecting the original screen. If you don't care about the feel you might as well get a $10 screen protector.
If I accidentally put my phone in my keys pocket or slide the phone face down on a rough surface I'd rather easily replace a $30-$40 screen protector than spending a considerable amount of money to replace the panel/glass.
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Don't get me wrong - I totally understand the appeal of glass, both in terms of clarity and feel, over some kind of plastic cover. My point is simply that the GG3 is *much* stronger / resilient than any kind of cover (to the point that dragging my keys or any "normal" situation wouldn't cause it issue) and that the cover, no matter what tensile properties, will never prevent cracking of the glass if the phone is dropped. Additionally, given that LG has finally figured out that separating the digitizer from the glass (a la iPhone) means that instead of paying $200 every time you crack the glass (as I have done, unfortunately, 4 times on my N4) - instead the phone works fine with cracked glass and eventually the glass prices should fall to something on the order of $30-40 installed. This is including the markup that the company I used to fix my N4 quoted me (e.g. retail pricing).
At that price point, why would you install a weaker, less efficient, optically distorting (all optical layers added on cause distortion, trust me I have a high level academic b/g in this field) when for the same price (or less if you're as prone to dropping your phone as I am) - you can have the glass replaced by the factory item for the same price or less? Plus the factory glass feels the best and has the most desirable features (oliophobic, hydrophobic, higher tensility, etc.) - no question.
--Dan
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Just saw the price on Spigen UK's site: £40. Wow. A little too steep for a screen protector isn't it?
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Its £27.99 for .tr nano and £26.99 for .t nano on amazon UK
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Its £27.99 for .tr nano and £26.99 for .t nano on amazon UK
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I cant find what's the difference between the two...
Mine says shipment is preparing to ship.. I should have it by Dec. 4th..
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I cant find what's the difference between the two...
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The seller "Keepincase" on amazon marketplace is official reseller of spigen products in UK and they also have ebay UK store....
I also don't know why on amazon they are selling for low price than on spigen.co.uk
Anyways I ordered from them cases for nexus 5 so i ordered again the glass .tr nano.Lets see if i even get :fingers-crossed:
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I cant find what's the difference between the two...
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The "tr" has beveled edges, the "t" does not.
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The "tr" has beveled edges, the "t" does not.
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The difference between prices on amazon UK and spigen.co.uk not between .t and .tr ...
Hi,
Just wanted to chime in on this
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GG3 is *much* stronger / resilient than any kind of cover
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GG3 is strong, but it's still glass - I always find these demos with keys and knives kind of strange, because metals are typically softer than glass. The problem with any glass is - if you have your phone in your pocket with just a few grains of sand - you will get scratches - even on the Gorilla Glass. Gorilla Glass is hardened to prevent shattering and scratch-resistant, but not scratch-proof. So, yes I think glass protector is a great idea.
I've been looking into the issues people had with bubbles forming on their Nexus 5 - and then I noticed that my Nexus 5, has a slight imperfection, almost like a slight dimple on the bottom of the glass, near the notification LED. It's really hard to see and I only noticed it by accident when I had the phone laying on the window sill and saw slightly distorted reflection of trees outside. I am wondering if people with bubble problem are in fact suffering from similar imperfection on the Nexus's glass preventing complete adhesion.
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Hi,
I am wondering if people with bubble problem are in fact suffering from similar imperfection on the Nexus's glass preventing complete adhesion.
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This is exactly the issue. There is a slight deformity in the flatness of the Nexus 5 glass surface in that area (bottom right on the bezel), a barely perceptible depression.
The current Spigen glass protectors are just too thick/stiff to accommodate this variation in flatness on the Nexus 5 screen. The result is a "bubble" under the protector.
I am guessing the Nano, being thinner and hopefully more compliant, will adhere properly to the Nexus 5 surface. Maybe a more aggressive adhesive could help here too?
I'm holding off until I see some user reviews. Also, still waiting for my Spigen refund!
Tempered Armor just launched their Galaxy S3 tempered glass screen protector December 2nd. Saw a review video for their Note 3 protector and absolutely loved it (Link if curious: http://youtu.be/Qzhst5jrBtI). I picked it up the same day it released.
It came in two days ago and of course I install it immediately. At first, I thought great, the adhesive is doing it's thing. Then, once I took the blue plastic cover off, the disappointment set it. At a nearly uniform distance completely around the protector, the adhesive doesn't stick. I had used their packaged microfiber and their packaged isopropyl wipes for the install. Thought cool, maybe it will take a few days. And fast forward to today, it still looks the same.
If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. I love how it feels; I've always hated those crappy plastic protectors.
I reached out to Tempered Armor via Twitter and got no help other than them claiming it was user error and/ or the alignment is off. I sent them a Dropbox link with pictures of the alignment and they came back with the protector won't work if it is "off a hair".
Here's our Twitter conversation: https://twitter.com/temperedarmor/status/413801200866574336
Here's the Dropbox link: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/i6wur2j57ql99c7/qyw6TAEb_y
So if you are thinking about ordering one, make sure you have a micron microscope to get it aligned correctly.
Meh,
I have had similar problems with SProtectors. I do believe that the glass on most S3's have a slight curve at the outer edge.
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Whenever I press down on the outside edge, it feels like the glass protector doesn't even try to stick. I feel like the adhesive wasn't properly applied to the protector before shipping.
What really got me was when customer support mentioned if it was "off a hair" it wouldn't sit right. How are you going to sell a screen protector that has a fault tolerance in alignment of a width of a hair?
Typical lack of customer service or care. This why I try to support companies like, Anker, zero lemon, Amazon. They actually care about quality and their customers. As info,
We have 3 galaxy S3 in my home and all have a slight curve downward at the edges.
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I love tempered glass screen protectors. But why spend that much money on that one. I got mine off Ebay and they look way better than the one posted in the OP. The one I have sticks all the way around.
here's an example of one... (not sure which seller I bought from. it's been a several weeks since I ordered.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-Rea...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item2c779dd20f
I knew of the owner of the company from my days as an iPhone modder. Thought he would be a bit more "in touch" with the community and more helpful than "nope, you broke it. lalalalala can't hear you".
jack man said:
I love tempered glass screen protectors. But why spend that much money on that one. I got mine off Ebay and they look way better than the one posted in the OP. The one I have sticks all the way around.
here's an example of one... (not sure which seller I bought from. it's been a several weeks since I ordered.)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Premium-Rea...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item2c779dd20f
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Hi..
I would like to buy one, but 0.4 ones seems to thick as they seem to raise screen level above some cases lips..
Do you have slimmer one or is that one ok ?
schetz said:
Hi..
I would like to buy one, but 0.4 ones seems to thick as they seem to raise screen level above some cases lips..
Do you have slimmer one or is that one ok ?
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The one I have is .3, so just a bit thinner. on all of the cases I have used, it doesn't interfere with the case. I have used it with the Otterbox Commuter case and it looks fine. Right now, I'm using it with a rubber/plastic case that I found at Walgreen's of all places. There is usually a small gap between the edge of the screen protector and the case. I'll see if I can get a picture up
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Here's mine with a case and the glass screen on it (sorry pic quality is bad, taken with an Ipad, of course)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nrwqcb22qfewptv/photo.jpg
jack man said:
The one I have is .3, so just a bit thinner. on all of the cases I have used, it doesn't interfere with the case. I have used it with the Otterbox Commuter case and it looks fine. Right now, I'm using it with a rubber/plastic case that I found at Walgreen's of all places. There is usually a small gap between the edge of the screen protector and the case. I'll see if I can get a picture up
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Here's mine with a case and the glass screen on it (sorry pic quality is bad, taken with an Ipad, of course)
https://www.dropbox.com/s/nrwqcb22qfewptv/photo.jpg
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Thanks for pic..i will definitely look for a glass thinner than 0.4..
Whenever i put a screen protector on my s3 the touch screen glitches, key presses al over the screen like whenever i press the app drawer it opens my notification bar, whenever i type something it scrolls up,so does that have anything to do with the quality of the screen protector?
Finally went live on Amazon. $6.99 for a pack of 4. These are my favorite mainstream screen protectors. My favorite isn't sold for many phones. Power support makes one helluva slippery screen protector and they are more scratch resistant than these. But they usually cost 2 for $20-25, or $15 if you get them on sale but as me times before power support isn't sold for many phones. So I get the Korean made Ringke and use rain x to add some slip to it and rain beads off faster to boot.
Does it fully cover the glass?
I don't know yet. From pictures looks like it covers more than the screen, but not all the way to the curved edges. And of course cut out for ffc and the sensors next to it. I'm buying 2 packs anyways. These are probably the best bet for now.
Please post pictures, I have gone through different screen protectors orders and so far none has worked, either leaving the protector off in the curved part or leaving a huge gap unprotected.
PS: don't buy the Fosmon
i just bought the tempered glass screen protector from ringke through amazon, the quality is really bad. The size doesn't fit at all, bubble on both sides and top. it is really bad design.
athris said:
i just bought the tempered glass screen protector from ringke through amazon, the quality is really bad. The size doesn't fit at all, bubble on both sides and top. it is really bad design.
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if you had seen the review made by someone in amazon you would have seen that he put 1 star and specified why >>> reason, it leaves develop halos on the edges. That's why i bought one that has no review whatsoever, i bought it on ebay though.
jinkerz9430 said:
if you had seen the review made by someone in amazon you would have seen that he put 1 star and specified why >>> reason, it leaves develop halos on the edges. That's why i bought one that has no review whatsoever, i bought it on ebay though.
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i bought it before someone left the review
jinkerz9430 said:
if you had seen the review made by someone in amazon you would have seen that he put 1 star and specified why >>> reason, it leaves develop halos on the edges. That's why i bought one that has no review whatsoever, i bought it on ebay though.
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That review was put up less than a few hours ago.
I'm pretty sure if a company comes out with a tempered glass protector that conforms to the edges we are going to have pay a premium. Probably upwards of $30 or more. I might get the Ringke glass anyways to try. Edge lift only bothers me a little bit. I would like to try dingle's brand anyways and see the quality of glass. How slippery it is and if it is real glass or that fake plastic ****. I know probably after a week or so I'd pull it off after the dust that gets under the edges drive me crazy but it's worth it to try ringke's quality on glass anyways. I know their film is pretty good.
athris said:
i bought it before someone left the review
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@rbiter said:
That review was put up less than a few hours ago.
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aaa i see i see, sorry about that lol. It was been talked in the other tempered glass thread and i only saw the review there when i pressed the link, on the other hand , it is true i didn't see the date. . I doubt that anyone will get a tempered glass that covers the whole screen, that's why the one i bought only covers just a little more from the second screen, and just before it reaches the lg logo in the bottom, and on the edges it only reaches up to where the actual display ends , maybe a bit more. At least that is what i see, but i wont be able to try it U_U for now.