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If so does it do a good job with the light glare and make fingerprints less noticeable ?.
I have a matte screen protector on my Xoom and it does cut down on finger prints, glare and it makes it easier to slide my finger over the screen
I use a steinheil antiglare matte screen protector. Love it. Great at resisting fingerprints. Reduces reflections alot. And just as important,as mentioned by player-x, is how your finger slides much easier on the screen. Great when playing games. It feels really good under the finger
PS live in the UK and so had to order it from states
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Got this one from Amazon. It's definitely better than the shiny screen it comes with, and it cuts down on fingerprints, though there's still fingerprints. It feels much nicer on the fingers. The one downside to this type of screen protector is that it's difficult to get it on perfectly straight. This one is cut almost perfectly to fit the Xoom screen, but that means there's very little room for error. I thought I had mine on straight, but the edge is just a hair over the raised part of the bezel and now there's about a 1cm bubble on the edge. Can't retry though, once it's on, it's on...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004VT4CHI
Anyways, I'd buy it again.
Slack, are you sure you can't use parcel tape to raise the screen protector without damaging it? Stick the tape to the corner of the screen protector with a flap of the tape sticking off the edge of the screen, then pull up on the tape and the screen protector should come with it allowing you to reposition. Works with my steinheil sp
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Like others, I'm using the Steinheil, and it's pretty damn good. Difficult to apply though (see the thread devoted to the Steinheil for help on this front).
Fingerprints are barely noticeable and glare is eliminated. I still have to wipe it down about once a week, but that's a lot better than daily.
I went with NuScreen on my Xoom. it's basically a wax that you apply which does a great job at cutting down on fingerprints. I put some photos of it up here:
http://cadince.com/fingerprints-on-my-screen/
It doesn't help with the glare though, but that wasn't my main complaint.
I went with the SGP (Steinheil) matte cover as well, difficult to apply but amazing once on.
I got this screen protector for $6 from gizmodorks. it works great, installed easy and feels very nice. I used THIS guide when I installed it and everything came out great.
I have these
http://www.handhelditems.com/motoro...finishing-screen-protector-pack-p-161101.html
As with all static screen protectors you need to install them in the absolute least dusty room in your house otherwise all this stuff instantly starts attracting to the shieldand basically ruins it. I installed mine in my garage and managed to install it with one a single small fiber seeking in.
I love these screen protectors. The downside is that these matte protectors so leave the display slightly blurry compared to stock and it takes some getting used to at first. But the feel when using your screen afterwards is much much improved and is well worth the trade off. I'm completely used to the look now, I barely remember how it was without the protector now lol.
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Slack, are you sure you can't use parcel tape to raise the screen protector without damaging it? Stick the tape to the corner of the screen protector with a flap of the tape sticking off the edge of the screen, then pull up on the tape and the screen protector should come with it allowing you to reposition. Works with my steinheil sp
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Sure, I did that a couple of times when getting it on there. It's also risk/return: the more times you try, the more chances of getting a bubble or dust under there. Since I got almost none of either, I decided to cut my losses. was also considering going at the edge with an exacto, but probably not worth it.
What would be awesome is if there was a wet-application matte protector. I'd be all over that in a second...
I ordered this primarily for the case. But the rooCASE bubble sleeve case also came with a stylus and an anti-glare screen protector. All for $28.98, which after seeing how the nice the case, screen protector and stylus were.....It's is a steal!!
The case has foam bubbles on the inside to protect your Xoom from any shock, like drops. All 4 edges have foam as well. There is an outside pocket to hold things like your charger. I believe that the dimensions of the case were primarily meant for the iPad, but since the Xoom is so close to the iPad footprint they are marketing this to both. I thinks its a great fit.
The anti-glare screen protector is perfectly precut for the Xoom's screen and was easy to install. The stylus has a soft vinyl covered foam tip and works great.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/rooCASE-3-i...ccessories&hash=item2eb748b26b#ht_3144wt_1270
I just got my roocase, I really like it. much better then the last one. (the leather was always bubble up around the edges)
I took small sharp scissors and cut a nice slot to plug it in with the cover closed.
Hello all,
I am looking for some advice on the SPIGEN Screen Protector Steinheil (Ultra Fine or SQ Crystal Clear). My main concern is too keep the spen as precise as possible, as if im using it bareback. I have seen the Zagg Invis on some of my friends and tried it and I just dont like the drag, rubbery feeling and scratch like marks it leaves.
If it helps I do alot of art work and sketches, i just can't drag a Cintiq around.
Any thoughts would be great.
Thanks.
codeflight said:
Hello all,
I am looking for some advice on the SPIGEN Screen Protector Steinheil (Ultra Fine or SQ Crystal Clear). My main concern is too keep the spen as precise as possible, as if im using it bareback. I have seen the Zagg Invis on some of my friends and tried it and I just dont like the drag, rubbery feeling and scratch like marks it leaves.
If it helps I do alot of art work and sketches, i just can't drag a Cintiq around.
Any thoughts would be great.
Thanks.
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I have the Spigen SPG Ultra Fine. The install was easy. I do screen installs in my bathroom with the shower on hot so that the humidity is up. It prevents dust from floating in the air.
The screen went on easily, smoothed out easily, and looks great. The smudge / finger print resistance is great so far and the pen works with no issue aside from the traces of what you wrote being left on the shield. It wipes off though.
But you can definitely see what I'd call a chalk-like outline on the screen after using the pen so regularly cleaning will be necessary with this shield.
I have a ultra fine on my n7k and its nice. Held up good so far 8 months down the road. .
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it's definitely less rubbery than Zagg, if you don't like any drag, change your wacom pen nib to the pure white one. It's dam smooth with it.
The ultra fine isnt even close to zagg in the way it feels....
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tokendog said:
I have the Spigen SPG Ultra Fine. The install was easy. I do screen installs in my bathroom with the shower on hot so that the humidity is up. It prevents dust from floating in the air.
The screen went on easily, smoothed out easily, and looks great. The smudge / finger print resistance is great so far and the pen works with no issue aside from the traces of what you wrote being left on the shield. It wipes off though.
But you can definitely see what I'd call a chalk-like outline on the screen after using the pen so regularly cleaning will be necessary with this shield.
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As meticulous as I am, I made all precautions for adhering the Spigen Clear protector. Cleaned my surroundings in the bathroom, washed my hands, Steamed the room with fogged mirrors, and closed door and STILL static and dust particles!! The more I tried, the more dust there was! I gave up about a half hour later with about 30 dust particles under the protector. Plus, those small adhesive strips they provide to a terrible job in removing dust from the back side of the protector. Years ago, I bought a Boxwave protector for my GF's Sony Clie TH55. Obviously a smaller screen, but no problem what so ever and NO precautions necessary. $22 down the drain which is too much for a piece acetate with adhesive. Probably cost pennies to make. The printing and assembly of the product box probably cost more.
For big screens like this one, you guys should get wet apply protectors.
I got Xtremeguardz, and they're amazing. No dust, and I switched the pen tip to one of the plastic one so there's no residue and it flows smoothly.
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For big screens like this one, you guys should get wet apply protectors.
I got Xtremeguardz, and they're amazing. No dust, and I switched the pen tip to one of the plastic one so there's no residue and it flows smoothly.
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Thanks, if Spigen sends out an other one free of charge, then I'll take further precautions like wearing a hazmat suite IN the shower.
Just an update:
I went ahead and purchased the Ultra Crystal and the Ultra Fine. Both were very easy to apply I just followed this video on youtube. Since I cant post links just search this in youtube "Installation And Review Of Steinheil Screen Protector Galaxy Tab 10.1".
I applied the Ultra Fine on a Galaxy Tab and the Ultra Crystal on my Galaxy Note 10.1 both with ease.
To follow up the results of my original question about possible spen scratch marks.
Ultra Crystal: The black nib left no signs of scratch marks, though there was slight resistance.
Ultra Crystal: The white nib felt smooth and similar to bareback. But when I turned off the Note, I noticed marks everywhere. I tried to wipe it off and had no luck. Dissapointed at this point I tried to do more research on my desktop to find another screen protector. Approximately 30 minutes later I come back to my Note and lo' and behold the spen scratch marks were gone. I don't know if the protector has some self healing property but it is certainly different from the Zagg I have seen on my friends were the marks stayed.
As for fingerprints, the Ultra Crystal does pick up prints, were the Ultra Fine does not.
Codeflight, what's the quality of the ultra fine one like? I believe it is anti-glare or matte, so does it pixellate the screen or make it harder to read in any way? Must you turn up the brightness to compensate?
I got the ultra-fine (matte) a couple days ago and I'm pretty happy with it. I found the solid white plastic s-pen tip works much better than the black tip, and I've yet to notice any marks or scratches after a couple days of solid note taking. Like any matte screen protector, it diminishes the sharpness of the screen somewhat and requires a slight bump in brightness to compensate, but I read a lot of pdfs and the reduction in glare is worth it to me. I haven't noticed any pixelation or grain effect.
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Codeflight, what's the quality of the ultra fine one like? I believe it is anti-glare or matte, so does it pixellate the screen or make it harder to read in any way? Must you turn up the brightness to compensate?
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Beetmonger has already posted, I have had similar experiences with the Ultra Fine, so in addition to your question about brightness, Yes I do have to turn up brightness a couple of notches.
codeflight said:
Just an update:
I went ahead and purchased the Ultra Crystal and the Ultra Fine. Both were very easy to apply I just followed this video on youtube. Since I cant post links just search this in youtube "Installation And Review Of Steinheil Screen Protector Galaxy Tab 10.1".
I applied the Ultra Fine on a Galaxy Tab and the Ultra Crystal on my Galaxy Note 10.1 both with ease.
To follow up the results of my original question about possible spen scratch marks.
Ultra Crystal: The black nib left no signs of scratch marks, though there was slight resistance.
Ultra Crystal: The white nib felt smooth and similar to bareback. But when I turned off the Note, I noticed marks everywhere. I tried to wipe it off and had no luck. Dissapointed at this point I tried to do more research on my desktop to find another screen protector. Approximately 30 minutes later I come back to my Note and lo' and behold the spen scratch marks were gone. I don't know if the protector has some self healing property but it is certainly different from the Zagg I have seen on my friends were the marks stayed.
As for fingerprints, the Ultra Crystal does pick up prints, were the Ultra Fine does not.
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one review I read says there is no hole for the sensor?
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one review I read says there is no hole for the sensor?
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Yes. I can confirm that.
Using ultra crystal. Slightly more rubbery but love it after i change to the white pen nib.
One of the good screen protectors is the clearplex protector. Check it out here: http://clearplex.myshopify.com/coll...r-shield-guard-protector-skin-cover-case-note
thanks for the post kenny but the OP is asking specifically about the spigen. That clearplex is already in the "what is the best protector" thread.no need to hijack this one.
Does the ultra fine affects the sensor, since there is no hole for it?
Sigh. I think I'm just too sensitive. I found the Ultra Fine unbearably scratchy. I just installed the Crystal and it still feels pretty different from the bare screen. It's definitely rubbery, and whenever my stylus catches any dust particle it feels like I'm scratching sand onto the screen. Plus sometimes it even squeaks! Maybe I just can't have a protector if I'm using a stylus. I'm waiting for a Just Like Glass protector for my new Nexus 7, and if the stylus works on it I might just try one for the Note.
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Update: 12/16/12
Been using this for 3 days and I'm very satisfied with it:
How it feels - It feels like touching a regular paper but smoother.
Spen tip - White tip
Big improvement: I can put my palm on the screen without zooming in on the note, I guess my palm slides a little on the glass surface causing it to zoom.
Screen doesn't look as dirty because of the finger prints.
Can read longer because the screen isn't too bright and glare is greatly reduced.
Overall I like it because it feels like writing on a paper rather than glass. I'm not really a fan of writing on glass and since I was little I've been writing on paper ^_^v
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Well I finally got my Ultra Fine and all I can say is wow. I had moko screen protector before and I've felt it restrict my fingers from doing swipes and forget about the spen. I took that moko screen off my note after 30 minutes from installation. The end result with any screen protector is subjective, but I do urge you guys to try Ultra Fine.
Install: Easy if you follow the directions. Orient your note "portrait" so the camera/sensor would be on your left side and the charging port will be on your right. clean with provided solution and towel. Peel off about 1~2 inches. Align it close to the edge from top and peel halfway let the screen protector adhere it self. double check for any dust particle then proceed installing to the rest of the tablet. Squeeze out the bubbles and check for dust particles. I had 1 dust particle and used the supplied tape to lift the edge and another tape to get the dust. So let me say it again. only peel off the backing halfway to reduce dust particle from getting between the screen and protector.
Spen - use the white tip and don't need to press to hard to write ^_^ it feels good writing.
Brightness compensation - Very Subjective. I like mine with cool feeling so that means dimmer.
Fingerprints - Reduced greatly.
I'll update with images.
The Ultra Fine sound amazing for stylus/art use; But how lacking is the visual quality of watching movies on netflix and such? I heard the brightness/sharpness is slightly degraded. I was wondering if you'd even notice after maxing out the the brightness? I don't normally do screens but this tablet is so awesome. Want to keep it that way.
Hi,
I'm launching this question mainly to those who use the Note for drawing with the S Pen.
Before the Note I had an Acer Iconia A500 and I chose a Matte screen protector and I think it was a good decision for that tablet. I used it a lot for watching movies while in the underground, bus or train and the antireflectiveness of the matt finish helped a lot with dark scenes. also, it was a good antifingerprints solution. The drawback was the clarity of the image suffered a little but not very much so it was ok.
Galaxy Note is a totally different matter. I will still be using it for watching videos, of course, but I bought it mainly for drawing and painting.
Being a Wacom Intuos user for more than 15 years, I've always loved the feel of the finish of Intuos surfaces trying to imitate the feel of paper. The finish is matt and it wears with the years so you have to replace it from time to time but you can perfectly live with a very scratched surface for a long time. Of course, over a screen, it is a different matter.
So, I would like to hear the impressions of artist who are using or have used their S-Pen over Matte and Clear screen protectors. Does the S-Pen leave marks on matte surfaces? Does it move more naturally?
I've been holding off on a screen protector for the same reason( but I do have a case with a cover already). I mainly use my Note 10.1 for sketching and drawing.
One thing I will tell you is that some screen protectors, such as the Zagg protectors have a sticky feel to them. I have one on my S3, and I tried using my stylus on it and it adds to much grip to the surface. I think any screen protector that has anti-glare properties but is not matte will have this problem.
Another thing to keep in mind is that even on a standard Wacom tablet the drawing surface gets worn but you just don't notice it because it doesn't have light coming through it.
Also a matte surface will not only show more wear quicker but will also wear down the nib in the stylus faster.
The areas where you draw the most will become shinny, compared to the rest of the surface, from the constant friction.
Matte screen protectors also lower the contrast ratio. It lightens the black areas to be more dark grey.And they slightly distort the picture.
I would think it would feel similar to a Intous. Right now the bare screen is too slippery for my tastes.
Would love to hear from someone who has a matte screen protector and uses their tablet for drawing or painting, but I think one day I'll just break down and try it myself.
P.S. you might want to check out another post I had about my modded S-pen. I bought one with an eraser and modded it to make it easier to hold the button down and bigger so it's easier to hold for extended periods.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-8-0/278396-s-pen-alternative.html
jedikalimero said:
Hi,
I'm launching this question mainly to those who use the Note for drawing with the S Pen.
Before the Note I had an Acer Iconia A500 and I chose a Matte screen protector and I think it was a good decision for that tablet. I used it a lot for watching movies while in the underground, bus or train and the antireflectiveness of the matt finish helped a lot with dark scenes. also, it was a good antifingerprints solution. The drawback was the clarity of the image suffered a little but not very much so it was ok.
Galaxy Note is a totally different matter. I will still be using it for watching videos, of course, but I bought it mainly for drawing and painting.
Being a Wacom Intuos user for more than 15 years, I've always loved the feel of the finish of Intuos surfaces trying to imitate the feel of paper. The finish is matt and it wears with the years so you have to replace it from time to time but you can perfectly live with a very scratched surface for a long time. Of course, over a screen, it is a different matter.
So, I would like to hear the impressions of artist who are using or have used their S-Pen over Matte and Clear screen protectors. Does the S-Pen leave marks on matte surfaces? Does it move more naturally?
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I have been using the clear screen protector and so far I like it. At first it didn't feel as smooth as without the screen protector so then I put the white touch leads included with the s-pen and it now feels smooth. I think Samsung included the white s-pen leads to use specifically with screen protectors. I haven't tried it on the matte screen protector but I think it will work fine.
smdexin said:
I have been using the clear screen protector and so far I like it. At first it didn't feel as smooth as without the screen protector so then I put the white touch leads included with the s-pen and it now feels smooth. I think Samsung included the white s-pen leads to use specifically with screen protectors. I haven't tried it on the matte screen protector but I think it will work fine.
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Do you mean the leads that are fully made of hard plastic, not the ones made of plastic and rubber?
jedikalimero said:
Do you mean the leads that are fully made of hard plastic, not the ones made of plastic and rubber?
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Yes those ones!
I always install a Zagg Invisible Shield on my phones and tablets. Question on the Note 10.1: will installing a screen protector affect the s pen functionality? I am buying this tablet mainly for drawing with artflow/sketchbook pro. I am assuming that the screen protector would interfere with the s pen when sketching. Anyone have one installed that can verify?
EDIT: Obviously this should be in the accessory forum. If I mod wants to move it, that's cool. My bad.
I have a zagg on mine, and have not noticed any s-pen delays. To me it seems just as smooth without a protector.
Just a little tip that I do.... I spray a SMALL bit of spray wax on the screen, then wipe with a microfiber towel. I have been doing this since my first touchscreen, have had no issues.:beer:
Had a zagg on note 2 using s pen made fine lines on screen pro
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ZAAG screen protectors come in a few flavors. Your regular ZAAG has an "orange peel" feel to them. Using any sort of stylus on these will quickly create grooves and render your ZAAG useless. The HD ZAAG has a smooth feel, like glass. This is the one you'd want to get, if you're getting a ZAAG for your Note 2014.