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You guys that are using screen protectors I'm curious if there is any functionality lost such as responsiveness, accuracy ect...
Tap-A-Talkin it ... Galaxy S ii

I haven't really noticed any. Don't use one of those anti smear ones though or your screen will look like crap.
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Exodian said:
I haven't really noticed any. Don't use one of those anti smear ones though or your screen will look like crap.
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I'm using the Extreme Guard full body skin. Loving it so far. There is no impact on screen functionality / clarity what-so-ever. In fact you can't even tell its on there ( except on the back, the textured battery door doesn't do well with skins. I put it on anyway though just for protection)
I'm using that plus a generic tpu s style black case. The buttons are a little harder to press but manageable. I've dropped it multiple times and no dings or dents Also, this tpu case creates a bit of a lip around the screen so if its dropped on a flat surface, the screen wont touch the ground!
Here is the tpu case :
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...lack-TPU-Rubber-Cover-Skin-Case-/380405846521
Here is the skin :
Link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/T-Mobile-Sa...DY-Screen-Protector-Case-Shield-/220876829562
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Phone has gorilla glass... is there any point of a screen protector? Id pry get a screen protector for an iphone as it doesnt have gorilla glass.

Thanks for the responses and links!
Tap-A-Talkin it ... Galaxy S ii

After scratching my screen multiple times, i decided to get a protector. SGP ultra crystal is the one i got, looks amazing and feels just as good if not better than the original gorilla glass.
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I'm using Zagg. Feels and looks like the normal glass. only think I hate is it seems to attract oil a lot more.

jordanishere said:
Phone has gorilla glass... is there any point of a screen protector? Id pry get a screen protector for an iphone as it doesnt have gorilla glass.
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Gorilla Glass my ass, it got scratched the first day i used it, normal usage in my pocket with nothing with it.
iPhone screen never got scratched after 2 years of usage.

I ordered a trident aegis case and it came with a free screen protector but it was crinkled in half in the box, looked like UPS actually caused the damage...the case is nice though!
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Exodian said:
I haven't really noticed any. Don't use one of those anti smear ones though or your screen will look like crap.
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Well that's not good for me. I just ordered the "Crystal Clear" Anti Glare screen protector from Boxwave. I've seen quality ones that looked pretty good. I've also seen cheap ones that made for a bad experience.

Case friendly screen protector?

I usually use the ZAGG invisishields but the one I got for my GS3 is damn near edge to edge which make the edges bunch up when I put my case on. The case I have is pretty standard. Its nothing crazy. All previous phones have left a small gap at the edge of the screen so that the case doesn't come in contact with the protector.
Does anyone know of a good screen protector that will work with a case? I typically prefer applied wet protectors since I find they are more forgiving to install and typically stay on better than the dry ones. I'm open minded though if someone found a dry one that works amazing.

I'm having this problem too with a tpu case I just got.. I have an xoskins protector on right now. I'm trying to remember if I got the 'case fit' or not.. apparently the case fit means its smaller so we won't have this problem of the case peeling up the edges..
Anyways.. I would check them out I'm pretty happy with the protector..
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I have the same screen protector and HAD that same problem with my Incipio SILICRYLIC® DualPro. But I went back to my Ringke SLIM lite, and the screen protector doesnt lift. But I had to give up some protection.

I got the zagg hd and it sucks with a case.. Will rip right off once you put the case on.. For now I took it off completely and have the case on
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Quality of Built in Screen Protector on Otter Box Defender?

Hey everyone!
One of the cases that I'm considering for my GS3 is the Otter Box Defender. I know that it has a built in screen protector, but I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the quality of the built in screen protector is like? ie, clear, glossy, matte, scratch and fingerprint resistant, absolute crap, etc...? Does anyone have the Defender and use a different screen protector with it? The more information, the better. Thanks!

The feel of it as they have always been more like a clear glossier plastic. Its not Matte or smudge proof thats for sure. Is it the best screen protector out? Most certainly not, but its not really meant to be removed but doesnt mean you can rip it off cause i have done so with other phones I had. Mostly because I have always been a big supporter and user of the ZAGG Protectors which in my opinion are the best in terms of quality and build. But you really dont want to have a screen protector on and then use the otterbox with the added screen protector. Two to me is too many and can cause some interference with touch controls. I know there is prolly a million people on here that will say otherwise and they have done it without issues just my honest opinion when i had one on phone then used otterbox case with attached protector as well I hated it. The touch for me was way off. But if you dont end up liking it just get you a good screen protector and then when you buy the defender just pop off the one that comes with it. No worries.
I just got the Defender last week for GS3 and Love it! Its an amazing case and love the holster. I always end up buying one of these cases for my phones cause they just LAST.
Cheers!:highfive:

Case is good but the screen protector makes everything pixilated. Really hard to get past for me. So I tore out the screen protector and had a zagg hd put on. Works out well.
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It, sux it makes the screen look grainy, i sold it and got the commuter instead, i just bought the defender because the screen protector, and since it sux i rather have the bit slimmer commuter.
I love the commuter btw.

I took the screen protector out also. Don't let that be what steers you away from the defender. The case is awesome, the product support is awesome. I keep thinking about getting a stick on protector but haven't yet. I use the holster so the screen is protected by that most of the time. I have scratched and scuffed the outer rubber of the case however. I emailed otter support asking if I could buy replacement outers in the future and explained that I scratched the case... No defect of the product. They asked for pictures and the next thing I know I have an invoice in my email... They are sending me a whole new replacement! You can't beat that service.

Got the Black Defender and the screen protector is utter crap. Invested in a ZAGG HD and never looked back.
The quality of the built-in screen on the Defender made everything look so blurry and pixelated.
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Yea, I agree with the replies, it does make the screen look ugly, but it's good protection for your phone, I work construction, so I didn't take it off
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g2uzer said:
Yea, I agree with the replies, it does make the screen look ugly, but it's good protection for your phone, I work construction, so I didn't take it off
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Disagree - it's not good protection, in fact is bad for it.
Buddy of mine had a defender for his phone before. Over time dust, grit and what have you worked it's way in between the otter screen guard and the screen itself. Then everytime you touch it has the same effect as rubbing sandpaper on your screen. His got murdered from it.
You need a screen protector that adheres to the screen itself to prevent fine grains of dust, dirt, sand or what have you from turning it into a piece of sandpaper every time you touch it.
After seeing the destruction wrought on his screen, was in the defender from day one, and now owning a defender myself, I fully understand why the most common mod to the case is to take an Xacto knife and cut the screen guard out.
Do that and use a quality shield on the screen, you will be very happy you did.

^ I usually take my case off every other week to clean it, and I was surprised to see that barly any dust got in at all, the only places I saw was around the top where the little hole is at and around the camera/flash /speaker área , maybe his case was defective? Over all I'm impressed to see how clean my phone is every time I take off the case.
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[Q] Screen protectors that don't make the screen look grainy?

I finally broke down and got an S3 today and also picked up a pack of the ridiculously expensive stick-on screen protectors that Verizon sells as I didn't want to take any chances in between buying the phone and getting some cheap ones. Anyway, the screen looks very grainy with the protector, especially when displaying lighter images. I really don't mind that much but when I'm taking pictures it really bugs me. I was wondering if anyone knows of a screen protector for the S3 that is durable but doesn't make the screen look all grainy.
Thanks!

The screen protector that comes with the otter box case is perfect. You really don't even notice it at all. It's the best screen protector that I have personally used
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Ah damn I already bought a case.

Raillery said:
Ah damn I already bought a case.
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I'm not a big fan of the otterbox defender screen protector. As a matter of fact I am not even using it. I think there are a lot of protectors that don't look grainy, I wish I could find one that didn't show fingerprints.

Zagg HD all the way
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mnhertz26 said:
The screen protector that comes with the otter box case is perfect. You really don't even notice it at all. It's the best screen protector that I have personally used
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right on, couldnt agree more. i was gunna say the same thing.

Just applied this, went on easy, no bubbles, crystal clear, dry application
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Verizon replaced them with some clear ones. I guess I had gotten the anti glare ones. Having trouble getting an air bubble out though.
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I'm not a fan of cases in general, so I bought an Armor Shield full-body protector - essentially it's like screen protector film, but they send precut pieces to protect all of the phone rather than just the screen.
I'm really really impressed with the whole package - the body parts are cool in that they really just give a great grip (the stock phone is really slippery), but the screen protector is really impressive in all the ways screen protectors have disappointed me in the past.
This one doesn't feel rubbery (interestingly, since the body parts add grip), in fact my finger glides on it better than the glass surface. That was surprising.
And, this one doesn't collect fingerprint grease.
I'm betting armor shield sells the screen protectors solo... and probably affordable, I think the whole body package with the screen protector was only $15.
And it's clear, I think for your original question, just avoid "matte finish" screen protectors. Those are the ones with the hazy/grainy finish.

screen protector that fits

I have gone through 3 of them and they all seem to be a little off from fully covering the screen has anyone found one that cover 100% of the screen ?

Screen protectors need a little gap from the edges, or they'll peel off.
Any reputable brand should be good. Ghost Armor, Zagg... Etc
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spooony said:
I have gone through 3 of them and they all seem to be a little off from fully covering the screen has anyone found one that cover 100% of the screen ?
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I got a case from Urban Armor Gear that comes with a screen protector that firs perfectly. These are awesome cases and I highly recommend them.
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PharmD208 said:
I got a case from Urban Armor Gear that comes with a screen protector that firs perfectly. These are awesome cases and I highly recommend them.
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I'll never use a plastic screen protector again. Tempered glass is the only way to go. It's easier to put on and protects way better. Not to mention how wonderful it feels to the touch!

nugzo said:
I'll never use a plastic screen protector again. Tempered glass is the only way to go. It's easier to put on and protects way better. Not to mention how wonderful it feels to the touch!
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+ 1 i got the feather glass ant i won't go back

Before purchasing it, you should ask the seller and you can see the reviews first. Mostly, the customers will tell you whether the screen protector fits their phone. You can have another try, hope you can find the fittest one.:laugh:

Try out the halo branded protectors on amazon...I did a review of them a while ago and for the price, clarity, and fit you can't go wrong...
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What i recommend is that you search for screen protector specyfically for you model... I suggest you buy Niklin Crystal Screen Protecotr - a bit more expensive but fits the screen perfectly and looks great..
Also, a handy tip. While changing the screen protector I recommend you do it in the bathroom after you have taken bath/shower- The steam does not let any dust sit on your screen and makes life much easier !