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Hey everyone!
I wanted to ask if anyone has the SGP Ultra Oleophobic screen protector on their GNex with a case? I know the SGP is cut real short but I'm hoping the front lip of the case covers the unprotected edges? I currently have the xo skin with the seidio surface case, but there is a little more drag+rubbery-like feeling than I expected. Wanted to see if anyone has pictures or can give me a little advice as to how well this combination works.
I also noticed that seidio released there ultimate screen guard for the Gnex. Has anyone had a chance to try them on previous phones?
Thanks in advance.
i just put on the sgp ultra oleophobic screen protector last night, and i have a quiebits snap on case. i must say im' disappointed in this screen protector. I've used sgp screen protectors before (iphones, blackberry, nexus one) and have always gotten the crystal clear. I figured id benefit from this uo version with the fingerprints, but its on par with the crystal clear or even worse. the oil from my fingers tends to build up on the screen and causes a grainy rainbow like distortion when i'm looking at my screen. I admit, oil wipes off rather easily with just a t-shirt, but who wants to wipe down their screen every 30 seconds. for 14 dollars from amazon, i should have just bought a 30 generic crystal clear screen protectors. but anyways, its protected, and that should be the priority i suppose. oh and btw, yes, it is cut very small- there is about a 2-3mm gap all around. not too worried about that though, i'd rather have this than deal with bubbling issues on the edges. gl.
I have the XGear Fantom right now, so obviously that feels quite a lot like glass
Unfortunately, I have scratched it and I'm looking to replace it soon. I really don't feel like shelling out another $30 for a screen protector, so does anyone know of any screen protectors, wet or dry, that have a glass-like texture to them? For example, my HTC One X has the Zagg Invisible Shield HD on it. Unfortunately, they don't seem to offer the HD for the Galaxy Nexus. Despite its slight orange peel, the screen protector doesn't feel much different from unprotected glass, and I've grown quite accustomed to it.
Any screen protectors match this description? Preferably not the matte variety, because they tend to distort screen quality enough to bother me.
Clarievue
blackplague1347 said:
I have the XGear Fantom right now, so obviously that feels quite a lot like glass
Unfortunately, I have scratched it and I'm looking to replace it soon. I really don't feel like shelling out another $30 for a screen protector, so does anyone know of any screen protectors, wet or dry, that have a glass-like texture to them? For example, my HTC One X has the Zagg Invisible Shield HD on it. Unfortunately, they don't seem to offer the HD for the Galaxy Nexus. Despite its slight orange peel, the screen protector doesn't feel much different from unprotected glass, and I've grown quite accustomed to it.
Any screen protectors match this description? Preferably not the matte variety, because they tend to distort screen quality enough to bother me.
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I've got clarievue for my last 2 device and very satisfied with it.
very glass like feelling
Hope that's help
Dan
SGP Ultra Oleophobic but does not provide full coverage of the screen. I have not tried the SGP Flex (wet application) but from what I have read it sounds promising.
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SGP Ultra Oleophobic but does not provide full coverage of the screen. I have not tried the SGP Flex (wet application) but from what I have read it sounds promising.
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I have it -- it is not very glass like, in fact it may be the opposite. It is very soft, soft as in putting pressure on it using your fingernail leaves a dent on it. Granted, it heals itself very fast, but there's one dent I had that wouldn't heal. Good thing the Flex comes with 2 protectors in the package, I'm using that extra now. The great thing about it is that it does cover the whole front.
For glass feel get a tempered glass protector...
But I have An anti fingerprint protector on mine.. and as much as I hate the feel and the way it makes the screen look. I don't miss those smudges...
I got one of these and it's the best screen protector I've ever used. It's got a little most friction than glass, but it's glossy smooth and is way easier to keep clean than the screen itself was. Directions say to let it set for 12-24 hours after installation though.
ArmorSuit MilitaryShield - Samsung Galaxy Nexus Screen Protector Shield with Lifetime Replacements - From Amazon.com
is there such thing aside from the spigen curved one? i heard the spigen ones are garbage. i've used skinomi (they were all right, not as durable), they covered 95% of the screen. the zagg invisible shields were garbage, wasted 25$ and thought it covers the whole screen but it left a huge gap.
Try Tippin Screen protector.
tippin is where its at for full curved protectors.. just remember any case that wraps around the edge tightly is probably not compatible
Does this tippin cover as good if not better than SGP Curved Crystal? The reason I ask is the images on Amazon show that it does not cover the portion immediately above the ear speaker. I love the curved crystal except for the dents that won't disappear. Does the tippin have this problem? Thanks!
the tippin pretty much covers all. ear speaker, sensors+camera, and home button are cut out. if you press on it hard enough with your nail, itll leave a dent. will it go away eventually? dont know, probably not. i think the tippin scratches kind of easily. i noticed a small rainbow line. not sure if its a scratched screen protector or cracked glass. another thing about these screen protectors...you have a small margin for error for placement. i was ocd at first and wanted it on 100% perfect alignment. i tried the tape the side method. thought i had it on perfect, but nope. a small sliver didnt stick because it was on slightly to the left. took the whole thing off and could not put it on as good as before. i spent almost an hr, gave up and ended up with even worse alignment. so my advice is get it aligned the way you want it on the 1st try. since these were a ***** to apply, id like a screen protector thats between full and gapped coverage. but the clarity is good and i think it gets slightly less fingerprints than the naked screen.
aznblade said:
is there such thing aside from the spigen curved one? i heard the spigen ones are garbage. i've used skinomi (they were all right, not as durable), they covered 95% of the screen. the zagg invisible shields were garbage, wasted 25$ and thought it covers the whole screen but it left a huge gap.
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The Spigen is good. I would say they are far superior to the Skinomi ones.
I went this route. This is now in my top spot for screen protectors.
http://chrismchoi.blogspot.com/2013/03/seidio-vitreo.html
This is what I use. It covers the entire screen and is smooth. It also seems to repel fingerprints and is somewhat scratch resistent. Most people looking at my phone can't even tell there is a screen protector on it.
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Prote...=1362606630&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+realook
Thanks for the recommendations guys. I really like the Sigen Curved Crystal but am annoyed with the dents. When new, it is barely noticeable at all. I really wish this were available in more durable finish. The Seidio glass screen protector looks really nice but will not work with my case (Element Eclipse)
I am assuming the Realook is almost the exact same as the SGP curved crystal. The cutouts look the same and the hardness rating is the same. Do you notice dents that don't go away? If I were to use my fingernail to type, the screen protector would become pitted all over.
j76ms said:
Thanks for the recommendations guys. I really like the Sigen Curved Crystal but am annoyed with the dents. When new, it is barely noticeable at all. I really wish this were available in more durable finish. The Seidio glass screen protector looks really nice but will not work with my case (Element Eclipse)
I am assuming the Realook is almost the exact same as the SGP curved crystal. The cutouts look the same and the hardness rating is the same. Do you notice dents that don't go away? If I were to use my fingernail to type, the screen protector would become pitted all over.
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I don't notice any dents, but I use swype as my keyboard of choice. Do you push hard when texting? I let my 4 and 6 year old use my phone often, and I still don't notice much wear. There are a couple of tiny scrathes on my screen protector, and they are only noticeable in direct light at certain angles. I have had the protector on for about 3 months. My old protector (Zagg HD) showed fingernail dents and nicks about a week after I put it on.
j76ms said:
Thanks for the recommendations guys. I really like the Sigen Curved Crystal but am annoyed with the dents. When new, it is barely noticeable at all. I really wish this were available in more durable finish. The Seidio glass screen protector looks really nice but will not work with my case (Element Eclipse)
I am assuming the Realook is almost the exact same as the SGP curved crystal. The cutouts look the same and the hardness rating is the same. Do you notice dents that don't go away? If I were to use my fingernail to type, the screen protector would become pitted all over.
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the realook 3d forming is essentially the same thin material as the SGP curved crystal. It does dent very easily, but I do find that the dents flatten out and get much better after a day or two. It's not self-healing by any means, but the depth of the dents actually decreases and becomes almost invisible to the eye if the original dent isn't very deep. But I would echo everyone's advice on this thread: these full screen protectors most certainly will not work with almost every tpu case. Any tight fitting case will push up the corners of the protector no matter what you do. I learned the hard way and had to throw out 3 of them. So the cheap ebay s-curve/s-line tpu cases, diztronic, and mercury cases will not work with these protectors unless you get very lucky with your placement. Though I have all these cases and none of them worked with the realook 3d forming screen protector
Jottle said:
the realook 3d forming is essentially the same thin material as the SGP curved crystal. It does dent very easily, but I do find that the dents flatten out and get much better after a day or two. It's not self-healing by any means, but the depth of the dents actually decreases and becomes almost invisible to the eye if the original dent isn't very deep. But I would echo everyone's advice on this thread: these full screen protectors most certainly will not work with almost every tpu case. Any tight fitting case will push up the corners of the protector no matter what you do. I learned the hard way and had to throw out 3 of them. So the cheap ebay s-curve/s-line tpu cases, diztronic, and mercury cases will not work with these protectors unless you get very lucky with your placement. Though I have all these cases and none of them worked with the realook 3d forming screen protector
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Thanks Jottle. I was thinking it is probably the same material as the curved crystal. I have found 3 cases that the full coverage works with: UAG, Eclipse Element and SGP Modello. I love the look of the full coverage with these cases but with the dents, I have to replace the protector about once every 2 months.
Jottle said:
the realook 3d forming is essentially the same thin material as the SGP curved crystal. It does dent very easily, but I do find that the dents flatten out and get much better after a day or two. It's not self-healing by any means, but the depth of the dents actually decreases and becomes almost invisible to the eye if the original dent isn't very deep. But I would echo everyone's advice on this thread: these full screen protectors most certainly will not work with almost every tpu case. Any tight fitting case will push up the corners of the protector no matter what you do. I learned the hard way and had to throw out 3 of them. So the cheap ebay s-curve/s-line tpu cases, diztronic, and mercury cases will not work with these protectors unless you get very lucky with your placement. Though I have all these cases and none of them worked with the realook 3d forming screen protector
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I am currently using the Seidio Surface case with my Realook screen protector. It works without any problems. I have also used the Rock Quicksand case and the Incipio Sylicriic without any issues.
Moozh1 said:
I am currently using the Seidio Surface case with my Realook screen protector. It works without any problems. I have also used the Rock Quicksand case and the Incipio Sylicriic without any issues.
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Just wanted to add that I've now tried the Tippin full coverage screen protectors as well. They are incompatible with my case as well. There are some tpu cases that will work with full coverage protectors. But the extremely tight ones that barely cover the corners will not.
Hi guys,
i have been searching around for anti fingerprint screen protector but all the one i've found are like £2-3 which i dont think is good quality. any recommendation?
cheers
I got this one, and I'm very impressed so far:
http://dx-box.com/benks-hsr-fingerprint-proof-film-for-htc-one-m7-protector.html
You could try a glass screen protector although they are expensive they don't take away any of the feel like plastic protectors do. I have recently moved to the Spigen Glass one and it rarely needs cleaning. Whilst with my old plastic protector i used to be seen wiping my phone on my sleeve several times a day!
I've been using on from Citigeeks, and i've found them to be pretty great, their anti-glare is kind of in between a completely glossy one and a matte protector, it still repels fingerprints but the rainbow effect/pixellation effect is not as bad. Nevertheless, screen degradation is still very noticeable compared to a glossy protector.
There are a ton of screen protectors for the nexus 5, many range from 0.01 cents to $30, but not all of them are good. I want to know what are the best, and this thread will help a lot with the same problem. Requirements are obviously to be crystal clear. Other requirements are. / are used for "or".
-Perfect cutouts/ Screen doesn't affect sensors or camera quality.
- Screen quality/color is not affected. No rainbow effect.
-Provides protection against scratches and dust.
-Doesn't attract fingerprints/wipes off easily.
-Identical texture to screen/ feels nice
Personally I'm looking for a screen protector that is Matte, feels nice, doesn't affect screen itself, provides protection and is clear.
enriquelabrada said:
There are a ton of screen protectors for the nexus 5, many range from 0.01 cents to $30, but not all of them are good. I want to know what are the best, and this thread will help a lot with the same problem. Requirements are obviously to be crystal clear. Other requirements are. / are used for "or".
-Perfect cutouts/ Screen doesn't affect sensors or camera quality.
- Screen quality/color is not affected. No rainbow effect.
-Provides protection against scratches and dust.
-Doesn't attract fingerprints/wipes off easily.
-Identical texture to screen/ feels nice
Personally I'm looking for a screen protector that is Matte, feels nice, doesn't affect screen itself, provides protection and is clear.
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Tempered glass feels the best
AFAIK, matte and clear don't come together. You have to choose either one.
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Tempered glass feels the best
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Having used 10-20 different types of screen protectors on several devices, I'd agree on this. However, once the oleophobic coating rubs off, it's just another yucky fingerprint magnet.
I love the anti glare/fingerprint properties of matte screen protectors but unfortunately these reduce screen clarity. It ruins the beautiful display for me.
Haven't quite found something somewhat in between yet. The antiglare apple screen protectors for the iPhone 5s seem to be pretty good though...maintains the screen clarity pretty well.
The search for the perfect screen protector continues!
Personally, I'm a fan of Tech Armor's anti-glare/fingerprint screen protectors. I have one on my N7 2012, and it's fantastic. It does cut down on the clarity somewhat, but after a little while, you get used to it; and besides, it's nothing too drastic. Realistically, you're just not going to get the kind of anti-glare/fingerprint protection you want from anything even slightly "clear," at least not for some time.
I'd compare the feeling of them to a Kindle reader's screen. They're tough as nails, too. The first one on my N7 protected it from one or two gouges that would have surely cracked the screen, leaving deep indentations in the protector, but nary a scuff on the glass itself. The marks on the protector didn't even affect feel or usability that much.
I've already purchased a pack of 3 for my soon-to-be Red N5. It'll run you about $6 USD on Amazon. Lifetime warranty, as with most of the screen protectors from reputable companies. I'd link, but I can't. Sorry. :silly:
There are several tempered glass protectors for less than £10 on Amazon now
http://amzn.to/1guN66M
http://amzn.to/1ccwiMb
http://amzn.to/1fkF94e
http://amzn.to/1bXNGtp
You can't really go wrong with tempered glass, I have a cheap Nillkin one (which I believe is the same as the generic ones) and it's great.
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ritzxda said:
Having used 10-20 different types of screen protectors on several devices, I'd agree on this. However, once the oleophobic coating rubs off, it's just another yucky fingerprint magnet.
I love the anti glare/fingerprint properties of matte screen protectors but unfortunately these reduce screen clarity. It ruins the beautiful display for me.
Haven't quite found something somewhat in between yet. The antiglare apple screen protectors for the iPhone 5s seem to be pretty good though...maintains the screen clarity pretty well.
The search for the perfect screen protector continues!
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A perfect screen protector is made of sapphire and has a hardness scale of 10H we dont have that yet
Tempered glass runs for about 8$ on eBay and Amazon its the best bang for your buck.
Its better to see and feel glass rather than putting some cheap peace of thin plastic on it.
And besides glass is harder and thicker than thin plastic for example Sand in Hawaii very though my friend has a Zagg invisible shield it was a windy day on the beach and her phone fell in the sand it was enough to make a hole in the plastic protector and make a small scratch mark on the screen.
Overall glass is better since its harder and ticker for objects such as rocks and or sand to get through it
Matte..
tempered glass
Lol those above replies really aren't helpful. It all depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. I.e smudges/clarity etc. And what you're wanting the protector for because at the end of the day, the naked glass is smooth and strong. I prefer less fingerprints so lean more towards matte.
nilkin glass screen protector
ritzxda said:
Lol those above replies really aren't helpful. It all depends on what you're willing to sacrifice. I.e smudges/clarity etc. And what you're wanting the protector for because at the end of the day, the naked glass is smooth and strong. I prefer less fingerprints so lean more towards matte.
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I agree, and while initial impressions on a screen protector are great, I think the most valuable information are from people who been using them for several weeks or month. Spending $40 on a tempered glass screen protector will feel amazing at first but if it lasts two weeks before chipping or causing bubbles then it's not a worthwhile investment.
I've always used SGP screen protectors, they're the best out of all the others I've tried. I wouldn't recommend any matte protector also, they kill the clarity of the screen. Glass protectors would probably give the best feeling but I don't think I'd like the extra thickness.
biscuitownz said:
I've always used SGP screen protectors, they're the best out of all the others I've tried. I wouldn't recommend any matte protector also, they kill the clarity of the screen. Glass protectors would probably give the best feeling but I don't think I'd like the extra thickness.
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There are 0.15MM glass protectors but they cost lots of $$$
Nillkin is pretty amazing considering the price. It'd be nice to have a reaaaaaally slim one like Spigen's but I just can't justify the pricetag.
Anker Xtreme scratch defender SPs are awesome, they give you 3 of those for 5 bucks. They are easy to install, well aligned and looks nice
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Got a mime one for the wife's Moto x. Love it. One for my N5 is already ordered.
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Been using nilkin tempered glass since Christmas and it's flawless. Has one tiny web at the bottom but it was my fault during installation. No bubbles, chips, peeling or anything. $15 on Amazon. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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I'm a Nilkin glass convert and wouldn't go with anything significantly different. The glass feels great, is "clear as glass," holds up very well, and, at $11 or so delivered, is cheap.
Matte is, in my opinion, just marketing cover for poor optical characteristics of the material. Why would you pay for a high-resolution screen, then effectively smear it with Vaseline?
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fergdizzle9090 said:
Been using nilkin tempered glass since Christmas and it's flawless. Has one tiny web at the bottom but it was my fault during installation. No bubbles, chips, peeling or anything. $15 on Amazon. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Curious as to how your oleophobic coating is now? Mine was a fingerprint magnet after a couple of months.
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jeffsf said:
I'm a Nilkin glass convert and wouldn't go with anything significantly different. The glass feels great, is "clear as glass," holds up very well, and, at $11 or so delivered, is cheap.
Matte is, in my opinion, just marketing cover for poor optical characteristics of the material. Why would you pay for a high-resolution screen, then effectively smear it with Vaseline?
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It all depends on what one is after though. A cheap matte screen protector can be nasty yes. However, some are pretty decent these days. You will be sacrificing some screen clarity but you won't have a grubby looking phone with grease/fingerprints/smudges all over your screen. It's all about what one is after...pros and cons to everything. No offence to the posters that just post things like "Nilkin Glass" but I really think you should give the pros and cons as this is beneficial for readers. Simply stating a product does not help anyone really. I never understand why people buy chunky cases for their new phones but obviously they are willing to sacrifice the weight/look for the protection they get. Everyone is unique Hence we have communities like this where people can share and help. My 3 cents.