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so i know lots of people are complaining about the fingerprints on this phone, personally the anti-fingerprint coating has been working perfectly for me.
i do want to get a screen protector though, but i'm hoping for one that has the same coating.
i think i saw a post somewhere here about one but couldn't find it so i'm wondering if anyone knows one.
There are some available.. I think stential or something like that, the spelling is prolly wrong, makes them. But it degrades the quality of the screen.
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There are some available.. I think stential or something like that, the spelling is prolly wrong, makes them. But it degrades the quality of the screen.
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oh that's disappointing. i wouldn't want anything to lower the quality of the screen, need to show this beast off lol.
almost tempted to continue to go without a protector and just be extra careful then.
Www.sgpstore.com is the company I was thinking of.. Not sure if they make them for the gnex yet tho.
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Ordered one from amazon, used same one for galaxy S2, worked great. google this: SGP Samsung Galaxy Nexus Prime Screen Protector Steinheil Series
http://xoskins.com Theirs reduces them a tun. Here's a video of it
well from what you guys are saying SGP seems to be the best. the Xoskins looks interesting but i'm a little confused. their video makes it seem great, but you say that it reduces them, so what do you mean there?
and just to be sure, if i want the anti-fingerprint one this is the one i get right:
http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Samsung-P..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1324929492&sr=1-2
Yes. Just know that it doesn't go edge to edge on the screen because of the curve.
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Yes. Just know that it doesn't go edge to edge on the screen because of the curve.
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shouldn't be too much of an issue for me since i use a case anyway and hopefully that will cover up the fact that it's not edge to edge.
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shouldn't be too much of an issue for me since i use a case anyway and hopefully that will cover up the fact that it's not edge to edge.
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I can confirm the sgp oleophobic looks and feels great if you properly install it. you get what you pay for
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There are some available.. I think stential or something like that, the spelling is prolly wrong, makes them. But it degrades the quality of the screen.
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This is not always true. The Steinheil Ultra Oleophobic will not degrade the quality of the screen. It is a bit undersized but this is by design since the screen is curved and it's a dry-apply screen protector. I've used them on my Incredible, Eris and TB and loved every one for not only their ability to minimize the appearance of finger smudges but their ease of installation as well.
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I can confirm the sgp oleophobic looks and feels great if you properly install it. you get what you pay for
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+1........
spovat said:
I can confirm the sgp oleophobic looks and feels great if you properly install it. you get what you pay for
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OP - As spovat said, the one you want is the SGP (Steinhill) Ultra oleophobic.
Here's a review (take the spaces out of the www, I'm still restricted from posting direct links due to my n00b status here):
w w w .youtube.com/watch?v=GGc2wBJQawI&HD=1
thanks guys. i went ahead and ordered it yesterday. hopefully my case will make it so the extra space isn't so bad.
Ghost armor it is
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I'm using a anti fingerprint screen protector ...
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Just saying the are pretty awesome, almost feels and looks like glass.
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They are pretty good, but take a look @ Best Skins Ever. They are pretty much the same protectors @ rock bottom prices.
Look into Clearplex. They they should be known a lot more amongst people. Its just better than an over rated zagg (not hatin, just sayin).
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I had zagg HD on my s3 now. I bought it at a 50% discount.
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really wanted to buy it at the 50% discount, but i heard it's hard to put a case on with it?
Phantomskinz. You get two sets of protectors per pack.
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You can take the battery cover off if you have problems with a case.
I just press down on my phone as I slide my case on.
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And the ZAGG HD is NOT like the original ZAGG.. This thing is beautiful. My sister was playing with my phone and told me to get a screen protector for it lol.. She said the screen felt natural and she couldn't feel or see the screen protector..
Mind you side by side you can tell..
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I got one in the 50% discount also. This is my FIRST Zagg and I'm a bit nervous about the wet application process. Can anyone give me their best tips/advice on the process, i.e. what to avoid, etc?
Thanks in advance.
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I got one in the 50% discount also. This is my FIRST Zagg and I'm a bit nervous about the wet application process. Can anyone give me their best tips/advice on the process, i.e. what to avoid, etc?
Thanks in advance.
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Take the battery out when you're applying it. You can dry it with a hairdryer set to "cool".
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I'm rocking a zag hd and it's awesome I'm using seidio active case and it goes on with no problem
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Problems with Zagg
I am on to my second Zagg screen protector and it is still not right. I got both installed by Zagg at the mall. They looked great for a couple weeks but then look like they have snags in them. Am I just really hard on my phone or is anyone else having this issue?
Does the zagg hd screen protector covers the whole screen?
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Does the zagg hd screen protector covers the whole screen?
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Between the sensor and the speaker its open.. But the entire Samsung logo is covered under the speaker..
And right under the home button is not covered.... But the sides are.. Just right under the home button isn't..
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The best way I've found to install the screen protectors is by spraying the phones screen, then spray the top of the shield, your fingers, peel it off the backing, and then spray the adhesive side of the shield. It'll give you plenty of liquid to position the shield and since your fingers are wet it won't stick to you/leave your fingerprint on the screen. When using the squeegee on the HD shield spray that as well and use very short strokes starting from the center working your way out. They're thicker then the regular ones and can get very small bubbles under them that are hard to get out without causing a run in the shield.
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I'm rocking a zag hd and it's awesome I'm using seidio active case and it goes on with no problem
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me too. love it
I have a Zagg HD on mine and hate it.
That being said it is the best protector I have tried, and have ended up using Zagg protectors on my s1, s2, s3, tab 8.9, tab 10.1, and nexus 7.
I hate the plasticy feel, the orange peel, and the fact I rarely have one make it longer than 4 or 5 months before needing replacement.
Again on the plus I have never had a single question or problem when getting it replaced.
My verdict is this;
I hate screen protectors, but they are nessessary. Zagg makes one of the, if not the best one out there, their customer service and product support is excellent.
try the XOSkins screen protector. Way better without the orange bs.
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try the XOSkins screen protector. Way better without the orange bs.
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Dude the "orange bs" doesn't exist anymore with zagg hd
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Dude the "orange bs" doesn't exist anymore with zagg hd
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So is the Zagg HD simply the best for the s3?
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So is the Zagg HD simply the best for the s3?
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Yes for a month or 2. I have so many indentions in mine it is driving me crazy. Going to the glas.t.
Wouldn't it be awesome? To buy a gold faceplate off eBay and install it yourself and end up having a shiney new gold phone. Beat that iSheep! But however I don't think it is possible simply because of the way the the phone was designed - and that was thinness first. Samsung has fused all those layers of glass (glass, touch screen, and digitizer[?]) together so we get a thinner product, but harder physical customisations/repairs. I might be wrong though, has anyone here replaced the faceplate/screen of their SGS3? Would it be possible to spray paint even the faceplate without getting the screen too?
What is your guys opinion on the way this phone was designed? (In relation to thinnest VS hard repairs, not how god damn ugly Apple made Samsung design the phone) Also, if you could, what color(s) would you paint your SGS3?
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What if i told you Iphones can do this?
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Xcor3 said:
What if i told you Iphones can do this?
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Lol. +1
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There's a local store near me that seems to do this kinda thing, so it must be possible?
mercury color screen protector.
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Yeaaah, I actually have a mate with a Red 4S, but special tools are required, with and Android its just screws and a case opener tool. But yeah, your right. #boycotapple
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Really? I wonder how exactly they do it. There isnt anything on ebay thats like "Change your frame for Galaxy S3!" The only way i can seen it is to replace your screen as well. But that limits us to only white, blue and red frames. No to mention its a hefty ~$230
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They do it for s3s? I would ship them mine if they could make it black lol i want it so bad
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Really? I wonder how exactly they do it. There isnt anything on ebay thats like "Change your frame for Galaxy S3!" The only way i can seen it is to replace your screen as well. But that limits us to only white, blue and red frames. No to mention its a hefty ~$230
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mercury screen protectors. comes in 11 different colors.
if you want to change the rest, google galaxy s3 housing
16 bucks for everything but the digitizer/screen
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mercury screen protectors. comes in 11 different colors.
if you want to change the rest, google galaxy s3 housing
16 bucks for everything but the digitizer/screen
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I also use the mercury red screen protector. I have a red back housing too with a brushed aluminum metal. Looks sick. Ill upload pics if ur interested.
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actually.. i would love it if you can post pics. I heard they leave abit of a gap on the side.. wondering how true that is.
Oh, and where did you buy it from? (amazon?)
brush aluminum facial plate frame, i have a thread on this, includes a aluminum home button.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852791
Theres 3 options to change the color right now
Mercury screen protectors. Leaves a 2mm gap all around the phone so i wouldnt recommend it.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_n...07755011,k:galaxy+s3+mercury+screen+protector
This new glass colored screen protector. (Waiting on somebody on a different thread to upload pics so I can see if there are any gaps)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280934039929&var=580120833302
And finally the Aluminize Skinplayer. Aluminium Frame I ordered mine so I'll post pics once I receive it. Hopefully there aren't any gaps. It comes with a Home Button sticker.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/16087390063...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Please do
Sorry mputtr, i didn't see your post before. I will look it up now, thanks for your responses!
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I've seen the aluminum cases and they look nice. I'm curious as to if they have a negative impact on the signal strength/ reception. If they don't, I'd be tempted to get one myself!
Yea the housing looks nice. I guess the goal for us all is to have a different colored S3, but preferably without adding bulk to it. The Mercury screen protectors are nice actually, as well as the replacement back cover/housing. So I guess there were more options available that i didnt know about when i started this thread.
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I'm still looking at the mercury protectors but it seems that there are 2 versions. a flat one that leaves a 2mm gap from the edge and a curved one that fits perfectly.
I'm still trying to figure out if there's a way to get the curved one. but that is an option for you.
EDIT: and the housing.. you can always buy the housing and spraypaint it yourself.. or even handpaint it if you have the artistic skills.
I have a bezel and home button with infused "diamonds". No stickers etc. Looks nice with the Pebble Blue screen and battery cover.
What is best looking and better performing screen protector for the nexus?
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Clear is better IMO. Matte has a papery texture to it.
Matte also ruins the beauty of the screen by giving everything this hazy look almost like there's oil on the screen.
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Better looking: clear
Better performing: depends. Matte will give you a smooth touch. Clear would be almost the same as the screen without protection.
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I prefer the matte
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I prefer the matte
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Why is that?
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Matte coz my hand is always sweaty.
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i choose clear because of sweaty hands leave lots of finger prints.
have also tried matte but in the end it feels like perma finger prints that i just cant wipe off.
Imo, it depends on what is your intention of using screen protector. If it's to protect screen, i think you don't need it as the glass itself is hard and anything that will scratch it will just pass through the plastic protector.
Matte has a function of antifinger print but using one will ruin the quality of the display.
I have used both clear and matte but i decided to remove them and stayed in bare screen. I have been using my phone for months without any protector in my pocket and the screen is scratchless.
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Well, back on topic, I prefer the matte myself, same as the reasons listed before.
Seems like it is less prone to fingerprints, and when I do get them they wipe off easier. Also, my finger seems to glide across the screen better.
On the downside, it definitely affects the quality of the image on screen.
I've used them both and both have pros and cons.
Matte:
- no fingerprints.
- in some cases depending on the quality of the protector you need to increase the brightness of the screen to make it look good.
Clear:
- fingerprint magnet.
- scratches are noticeable.
- the screen looks simply amazing (and this is the reason why I prefer the clear one even if it has to be replaced more often)
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I'll drop a new option. Ghost Armor. The clearest screen protector I've ever seen and it doesn't show fingerprints and can be wiped clean with a shirt. Also very durable.
Also this should be in the accessories thread.
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I'll drop a new option. Ghost Armor. The clearest screen protector I've ever seen and it doesn't show fingerprints and can be wiped clean with a shirt. Also very durable.
Also this should be in the accessories thread.
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Doesn't it also have the orange peel/ rubbery effect?
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AmericanCon said:
Did you even look at it? Username is the same as you're using here...
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Take a screenshot of the users post, username and url included.
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Tried both matte and clear
Prefered the matte
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Has anyone who posted in this thread actually read the Forum Rules? Specifically Rules 2.3 - No Flaming so keep the trolling/flaming/off-topic arguments out of this thread.
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Doesn't it also have the orange peel/ rubbery effect?
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No. They have a new "hd" material that is almost invisible. Takes a couple days to mold completely though. Once it does its barely there.
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No. They have a new "hd" material that is almost invisible. Takes a couple days to mold completely though. Once it does its barely there.
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Does your finger glide over the screen easily or is there some resistance?
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I prefer the clear ones, the matte ones seem to distort the image a little and they are a little weird to touch.
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Does your finger glide over the screen easily or is there some resistance?
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Easily. I get it on all my devices. If anything happens to it you can go to any Ghost Armor stores and for $5 they'll replace it.
I found Known Liquid type screen protector, is it the best screen protector for our phones seems it fully covered and cheap.
take a look here http://kristall.com.my/
Liquid? Over screen? Seems sketchy
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Liquid? Over screen? Seems sketchy
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Not at all you're supposed too add liquid for most film protectors anyway. As far as this specific protector I've never heard of it.
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I'm using it, but don't know how it works because it is invisible. So, how do you think?
I have a skinomi screen protector with my UAG case let me say perfect match. The protects the whole screen without any gaps.
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