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[Q] PRIVACY screen protectors

used the search to no avail.
SOOOO, i was looking for a privacy screen protector for my captivate.
looked on amazon, ebay, some online vendors.
i ended buying one off of ebayer belldandychan and it did a good job of limiting the viewable angle of the screen BUT, a HUGE BUT, the damn thing was so thick that it rendered the capacitive touch USELESS. the touchscreen was 100% unresponsive with the protector applied.
after exchanging a few emails with the seller, i got my money refunded (spent around 5 USD total) and threw the protector in the trash.
so, if anyone has had any experience with a good privacy screen protector for captivates that doesn't nullify the touch interface of your phone..... let me know!!

also- cost doesn't really matter to me, although i expect to probably pay no more than 10 for a small sheet of plastic.
i'm a little bit shocked there wasn't already a thread about this in the captivate accessory forum. aren't privacy screen protectors pretty vital? i just think it would be reassuring to know i'm the only one who can see what's on my screen, whether it's private personal information, emails, sms. i don't even like it when people on the bus watch me play a game. it's just a little too intimate for me. then again, even riding the bus WITH STRANGERS, who are sometimes dangerous, smell bad, have lice, are sweating like shaq at the freethrow line, etc, is sometimes a little too intimate for me.

waikuk said:
also- cost doesn't really matter to me, although i expect to probably pay no more than 10 for a small sheet of plastic.
i'm a little bit shocked there wasn't already a thread about this in the captivate accessory forum. aren't privacy screen protectors pretty vital? i just think it would be reassuring to know i'm the only one who can see what's on my screen, whether it's private personal information, emails, sms. i don't even like it when people on the bus watch me play a game. it's just a little too intimate for me. then again, even riding the bus WITH STRANGERS, who are sometimes dangerous, smell bad, have lice, are sweating like shaq at the freethrow line, etc, is sometimes a little too intimate for me.
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I can't vouch for the quality or the transmissibility of the light through the privacy screen - but Sammy sells their own 3 pack (clear, mirror, privacy) of screen protectors:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-I897SRPGATT
If you wind up purchasing, please post a review - I've been considering this for the privacy screen myself!

LOL I love how it costs $30 and in the only review for the product on the webpage the guys says Pros: Inexpensive.

Tsk. That's that fake employee review business…
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Although currently backordered, Clarivue has a privacy screen protector.
http://www.clarivue.com/samsung-sgh-i897-captivate-galaxy-s-privacy-screen-protector.html
I have their regular screen protector and love it, but I don't have any experience with the privacy version.

Go to any AT&T store and buy their screen protectors, they are the same as Samsung ones and cost $9.99

I see from samsung site that they have a separate screen protector called "scratch resistant"... well, since when did screen protectors giving being scratch protectants? Isn't it their basic job?

I need a privacy one not just regular finish.
And yes that is a bit redundant
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NO ONE has used a privacy protector that didn't disable the touchscreen?
ANYONE?
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88EVGAFTW said:
Go to any AT&T store and buy their screen protectors, they are the same as Samsung ones and cost $9.99
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The operative word in the OP is PRIVACY............AT&T does not have the PRIVACY screen protectors.
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Throw your coat over your head... Cuts down on glare and saves battery too...
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Sqdnguns said:
The operative word in the OP is PRIVACY............AT&T does not have the PRIVACY screen protectors.
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Thanks Capt. Obvious

My wife had a mirror screen protector on her captivate for a bit. It too was thick and her back button worked about 5% of the time. She has since taken it off and went back to a standard screen protector. I think you might run into the same issues with most "privacy" protectors.
Dave

Hmmmm
Buy a phone noted for its bright, wide viewing angle screen, Then complain that other people can see.
Maybe you should have got a phone with a smaller dimmer lcd screen

[Q] Screen protectors

Hi all,
Is it suitable to use a screen protector (e.g. Brando) with the Wildfire?
I'm wondering whether it reduces the touch screen's sensitivity, reflection , ...
What are you using?
I've got a Brando screen protector for my HTC Touch Cruise (3 years now) and I'm pretty happy about it. The protector looks pretty scratched and greasy but when I peak under it, the phone seems perfectly clear.
So what are your opinions? Thanks

I have a Zagg Invisible Shield on mine ant it`s great. The sensibility is only slightly reduced, you don`t even feel it`s there. But that depends on the type of protector you`re going to use. Mine does not interfere with the viewing angles ot luminosity/contrast. If you want to see more pictures check my blog.

My wildfire is a pretty rugged phone, i dont think it really needs screen protector. On the other hand, my htc desire wouldn't last a month without the ZAGG invisible shield, or is it maybe the desire costed me double?

I think the Zagg is good in application mine had no bubbles the next day but using Swype is a really drag ! literally too rubbery I'm afraid
Any suggestion on a good protector that works well with Swype ? I'm in UK

bigbossa said:
I think the Zagg is good in application mine had no bubbles the next day but using Swype is a really drag ! literally too rubbery I'm afraid
Any suggestion on a good protector that works well with Swype ? I'm in UK
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I don`t have problems wih Zagg and Swype, use it for a couple of days, it will smooth out.

Alex_GP said:
I don`t have problems wih Zagg and Swype, use it for a couple of days, it will smooth out.
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Ok Alex will see how I go ,only had the Zagg protector on for a couple or three days

Mine took about 10 days in order to smooth out. As long as you installed it properly, you should be fine.

I've heard good things about this Brando one which has a matte finish so no greasy finger prints or reflections. I'm thinking of getting one if I can find it for sale in £GBP
http://hemorrdroids.net had a review of one on their Youtube channel.

Try phantom skinz, can't even tell its there, and I use swype! Little expensive, worth out through!
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No improvement on the Zagg screen protector and using Swype/Slideit giving it a couple more days , if there is no change ...its history

I can't see how you don't feel any difference after this much time
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Alex_GP said:
I can't see how you don't feel any difference after this much time
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Hi Alex
Yeah man ...no change still rubbery to the touch and I use it to text pretty much every day.I use it for work and its driving me nuts . I have to revert to using like a standard keyboard . No worries giving it couple more days ....

i bought a bunch of cheap screen protectors on ebay and they're perfectly fine =D

bigbossa said:
Hi Alex
Yeah man ...no change still rubbery to the touch and I use it to text pretty much every day.I use it for work and its driving me nuts . I have to revert to using like a standard keyboard . No worries giving it couple more days ....
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Zagg was fine for me the same day I applied it... Using Swype. Try pressing down harder/lighter? Either that or you're doing it wrong.

NickHu said:
Zagg was fine for me the same day I applied it... Using Swype. Try pressing down harder/lighter? Either that or you're doing it wrong.
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Yeah will do .......I think its my rubbery fingers

I'm using proporta screen protector, it's very very good

BeToven said:
I'm using proporta screen protector, it's very very good
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Where did you get the proporta ones from? I can't find them in the UK anywhere!

Can somebody please recommend me some good screen protectors from ebay (by posting the correct link)? I found many of them and I don't want to buy some bad ones...

i dnt think the screen protectors affect too much. mine came with my case all for $12, which is considered cheap in NZ. n it works pretty good

whatever you do don't get privacy screen protectors, the ones i tried were just a mirror finish, they look ridiculous, screwed up colours on screen,made it impossible to see anything outside, and made my sensors play up( my soft keys wouldn't light up). i'm like kevin just using cheap ones off ebay and they are fine.

Privacy Screen Protector -

Hi guys,
I was actually looking for that ...but after reading some feedback about one model i saw on amazon ....i didnt buy it !!!
Is there one you'd recommend ??
If yes let me know ..thx...

cy-rock said:
Hi guys,
I was actually looking for that ...but after reading some feedback about one model i saw on amazon ....i didnt buy it !!!
Is there one you'd recommend ??
If yes let me know ..thx...
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I would recommend u try an app like 'screen filter' first. I have one of my friend's at work who has a mirrored-style privacy protector on his phone (Vibrant). No use though. When the screen turns on, I can see whats on it. Plus the screen itself adds to reflection, even at room light. I wonder how it would fare in sunlight.

diablo009 said:
I would recommend u try an app like 'screen filter' first. I have one of my friend's at work who has a mirrored-style privacy protector on his phone (Vibrant). No use though. When the screen turns on, I can see whats on it. Plus the screen itself adds to reflection, even at room light. I wonder how it would fare in sunlight.
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Going to check that app...im having a mirror screen protector right now ...actually its kinda practical if you have no mirror around....but with the sun forget about it...
keep you posted about that app...

cy-rock said:
Going to check that app...im having a mirror screen protector right now ...actually its kinda practical if you have no mirror around....but with the sun forget about it...
keep you posted about that app...
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U might like it. I use it to lower the screen brightness below normal min. too when using the phone in dark surroundings.

What you think of Brando...

Screen protectors? I have just ordered the Anti Glare on from there site, after looking at some Youtube video's it looks very good at stopping glare.
Is there any of you using one of these's protector's and what do you think?
http://shop.brando.com/bw-pda-screen-protector-htc-desire-_p04338c1181d039.html

What do you think of...

... cliffhanger thread titles? I hate them. Be descriptive in thread-titles.
To the screenprotector: Anti-Glare does not work well on Desire. The image quality significantly drops a lot (rainbow interference effects). Especially on AMOLED but also happens on SLCD devices.

System of a pWne!^ said:
... cliffhanger thread titles? I hate them. Be descriptive in thread-titles.
To the screenprotector: Anti-Glare does not work well on Desire. The image quality significantly drops a lot (rainbow interference effects). Especially on AMOLED but also happens on SLCD devices.
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That's your option on topic title
From what I have seen, no image is lost from theses, I cheap one I could understand.
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Mine took almost a month to ship
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theyau said:
Mine took almost a month to ship
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Thanks for reply, can you give me a little review of what you think about it?

Go Martin Fields.
Best out there, but cost quite a bit. I have one, and I don't even notice it.

mr_norris said:
Go Martin Fields.
Best out there, but cost quite a bit. I have one, and I don't even notice it.
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Thanks, I was going to buy from them but after watching video's of both the brando looked to do a better job at anti glare.

Brando has what plants crave: Electrolytes!
I've gone through 2 screen protector already. Worst part is I do take care of my device .
IMO, it won't matter since you'll eventually replace it anyway.

Genuine Samsung Galaxy S3 Flip Cover Video Review

Genuine Samsung S3 Cover / Case Part No - EFC-1G6FBECSTD
Youtube Link
As always any feedback is more than welcome

Good point someone just made, you can't see the LED for notifications.
Not a major thing for me but it maybe for some people.

It also makes using the camera a bit of a pain. Useful for proping up the phone though.

Shug69 said:
It also makes using the camera a bit of a pain. Useful for proping up the phone though.
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Yeah I agree. Not my kind of case tbf but as it's a genuine product I thought I'd review it. My favorite case so far is a case from tech21
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Like the fit, but blocking the led and awkward way you'd have to use camera make it a no go.
great review though.

onmike said:
Like the fit, but blocking the led and awkward way you'd have to use camera make it a no go.
great review though.
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Cheers. Too many downsides to make it the case for me but they are very popular with S3 owners.
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Cost too much and doesn't hold anything else.

ReggieTee said:
Cost too much and doesn't hold anything else.
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I don't mind the not holding anything side of things but they are expensive. You can tell it is a very high quality case though.
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Those of you moaning about the led being covered just leave the cover open when on a desk!
As for the video, the screen turns off when your on a call anyway......
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Lennyuk said:
Those of you moaning about the led being covered just leave the cover open when on a desk!
As for the video, the screen turns off when your on a call anyway......
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Yeah I'm aware the proximity sensor turns the screen off when it's by the side of your face but I thought it was worth pointing out it still works with the case.
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Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.

ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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Looks like a good job. Nice work. I'm surprised Samsung didn't put the hole there in the first place
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ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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i hope samsung will use that idea in it's further flip cases...

pm007 said:
i hope samsung will use that idea in it's further flip cases...
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I doubt they will but I think it would increase sales as a lot of people have pointed out the issue. I can't see how they can solve the issue of using the camera though.

Can someone that owns this case answer me this;
Is this cover protective for the screen in a case of a fall? I mean does it "lock" in place over the screen? If you turn it upside down for example, the flip opens?
I believe its the most basic thing that should be answered (if it does not protect the screen its useless) and no one in any review does this simple test.

palamosteliaro said:
Can someone that owns this case answer me this;
Is this cover protective for the screen in a case of a fall? I mean does it "lock" in place over the screen? If you turn it upside down for example, the flip opens?
I believe its the most basic thing that should be answered (if it does not protect the screen its useless) and no one in any review does this simple test.
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Sorry I thought it was clear, no it doesn't lock to the screen so it dropped it could easily flap open.

ive pre ordered the case as its not out in australia yet, i should be getting it next week. never really thought about the camera and stuff until you guys mentioned it. ive used pu leather flip cases before and havnt really found it a problem. hopefully ill enjoy it as much i planned to. i love the looks and quality of the case, ive paid $39 aus for this product. cant wait..

ClyssaN said:
Hello everyone,
I'm using the flip cover on my S3 and is exactly what i wanted. The only problem is the led being covered, so, i used a tool that i have to make holes on belts to make one on the cover and now is perfect for me.
See the pic below. The cover is very hard, i had to make a lot of "force" to make the hole.
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I have the said tool, I may attempt the same

As2O said:
ive pre ordered the case as its not out in australia yet, i should be getting it next week. never really thought about the camera and stuff until you guys mentioned it. ive used pu leather flip cases before and havnt really found it a problem. hopefully ill enjoy it as much i planned to. i love the looks and quality of the case, ive paid $39 aus for this product. cant wait..
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I'm sure you'll love it. I always end up buying a few cases for my phones and cameras anyway lol
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I got one of these a couple of weeks back for my device. I found it was rather annoying having to hold it at an awkward angle when on the phone. I wish they'd made it flip up or down instead of to the side. It also means you can't hold it very well with your left hand either, as it adds even more width on to the device!
I've switched to a skin thingy now instead, even though it leaves the screen open to damage. I'm still looking to get some kind of plastic cover I can use with the skin I've got though.