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Review: A.R.M. Screen Protector

Made by: A.R.M. (www.armstation.com)
Model: Samsung i9250 (GSM)
Dry or Wet: Dry
My Phone: Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE (Verizon)
Compatible with GSM & LTE
Rating: 8/10
About me: I am writing this section because I want to justify my review. I have been following phones and accessories since 2002. I have tried anything and everything. I have put screen protectors or similar products on almost all my electronics (iPod, Macbook Pro, Nintendo DS, etc) since 2002. I have tried Zagg, Best Skins Ever (BSE), Verizon brand screen protectors, SGP, etc.
A.R.M. vs ALL: I always bought SGP screen protectors because of the clarity and glass-like feel of the screen protector. I swore by it, but I was disappointed at the coverage. And there was no way in hell I was going to get a wet screen protector again. The one thing I learned is that never ever ever ever ever buy a wet screen protector, I don't care what you say about XO having ALMOST ALMOST ALMOST no orange peel. ALMOST isn't going to cut it for me. I decided to get the A.R.M. because it was dry, great screen coverage, and the Nexus glass is pretty strong.
A.R.M. Customer Service: A.R.M. had great customer service, I requested a sample through my connection on Thursday, received it on Monday. It took less than 3 business days to arrive from Hong Kong. INSANE, not only was it free (for me) but it arrived safely and quickly. This is the reason why I am writing this review. No I do not work for A.R.M. I don't know how you can buy it, I'm just writing this review because I like their product and company.
The Review: Packaging is simple, just a gold envelope you tear with your finger. The screen protector has 2 cutouts, 1 for the front facing camera and the other for the speaker and sensors. It is covered both sides to keep it protected. The install is simple as usual. I installed in the restroom with steam from the shower. The screen protector is noticeably thinner than most which is why it has such great coverage while not lifting up on the sides. It uses static to stick on the phone, no sticky residue. There was somewhat of a drag at first, so I thoroughly wiped it down with a microfiber and it felt a lot better. Obviously there is nothing like glass, but this feels similar to the SGP dry screen protectors. It attracts some oil (not much), but it comes off easily. In some angles you can see some rainbowing, but not noticeable in normal situations.
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Is there a way to purchase this? Can I contact your friend to get a sample?

at last! a dry skin protector with minimal lip creases!

i just put on vzw clear ones on my gnex.. hate it.... want to take it off already . There is this crazy rainbow pattern going on that i cannot stand.
Where do i purchase this A.R.M screen protector? looks really good

lippstuh said:
There was somewhat of a drag at first, so I thoroughly wiped it down with a microfiber and it felt a lot better. Obviously there is nothing like glass, but this feels similar to the SGP dry screen protectors. It attracts some oil (not much), but it comes off easily. In some angles you can see some rainbowing, but not noticeable in normal situations.
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I'm using a Clairvue protector and no word of a lie, it feels just as smooth as the glass on the GN or iPad 2. Zero friction that I can feel.
Compared with a Zagg invisible shield, which had a lot of friction, this protector is a joy. Do you think the one you are using will always have that drag? That would make gaming a pain (literally ) in the fingers.

EP2008 said:
I'm using a Clairvue protector and no word of a lie, it feels just as smooth as the glass on the GN or iPad 2. Zero friction that I can feel.
Compared with a Zagg invisible shield, which had a lot of friction, this protector is a joy. Do you think the one you are using will always have that drag? That would make gaming a pain (literally ) in the fingers.
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I dunno, I have a Clarivue ultra-clear on mine, and there is a bit of the drag sensation when it's clean (as in, just wiped down with isopropyl alcohol clean). But once you get a bit of oil from your hands on there it's very smooth.

cingkrab said:
I dunno, I have a Clarivue ultra-clear on mine, and there is a bit of the drag sensation when it's clean (as in, just wiped down with isopropyl alcohol clean). But once you get a bit of oil from your hands on there it's very smooth.
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The alcohol is drying the plastic, this might be the cause of the drag. I stopped using alcohol years ago to clean my screen (protectors) as they would always be negatively affected by it.

EP2008 said:
The alcohol is drying the plastic, this might be the cause of the drag. I stopped using alcohol years ago to clean my screen (protectors) as they would always be negatively affected by it.
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No, the drag was there fresh out of the box, just after I installed it.

cingkrab said:
No, the drag was there fresh out of the box, just after I installed it.
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Bummer. I can't believe how smooth it is.

I emailed them the other day and got no response. Looks like they are waiting for the website to be setup before taking orders.

Received an email from them this morning and heres what they said;
"Mike,
Thanks your support and sorry late to reply email.
We are no any online shop."

Wow I want that... tried almost every screen cover wet and dry for the galaxy nexus and none of them have satisfied me still...got spoiled by the sgp glas when I had my Galaxy SII How is the coverage on the Clarivue screen covers? Is it close to the ARM?

I got a set of these in the mail yesterday and they are fantastic. The protector itself is extremely thin though and thus results in imperfections. Way better than the VZW ones I had been using that's for sure.

mbh87 said:
I got a set of these in the mail yesterday and they are fantastic. The protector itself is extremely thin though and thus results in imperfections. Way better than the VZW ones I had been using that's for sure.
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Link to purchase these? Or amazon online link? Please
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

fullmetal509 said:
Link to purchase these? Or amazon online link? Please
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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You can't buy them online.
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mbh87 said:
You can't buy them online.
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how did you get the product if can't buy it online?

wow what a company. i emailed them a few days ago for a free sample and it came to my door DHL express tonight!

Same thing send me 2 packages got here in 3 days from Hong Kong to Canada . Just don't know why they doing this ? Giving free screen protector and also mail it with dhl express. How are they making money ?
barrist said:
wow what a company. i emailed them a few days ago for a free sample and it came to my door DHL express tonight!
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barrist said:
wow what a company. i emailed them a few days ago for a free sample and it came to my door DHL express tonight!
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They did the same for me. I wonder if they are planning on opening up online and want to get their name out there.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk

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Best CLEAR screen protector ???

I need a really good clear screen protector that isn't crap. Something that will last and I don't mind spending $20+ on it. Any suggestions?

I got the XO skin case fit. It's cut more around the edge so you can use a case with it and not have to worry about it peeling the skin. It's awesome so far. It doesn't have the orange peel effect like invisible shield which I used on my Incredible and Blackberrys back in the day. Gave the XO skin a try a just to see and it worked out great. If you use SPRINTXO as the promo code you get a discount. I did, but that was about a month ago. Could still work though. With the code it's like 14 bucks I think.

Thanks, I'll give it a try, but before I do I'd like to see what other people suggest, thanks for your suggestion though!
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phaze one said:
I got the XO skin case fit. It's cut more around the edge so you can use a case with it and not have to worry about it peeling the skin. It's awesome so far. It doesn't have the orange peel effect like invisible shield which I used on my Incredible and Blackberrys back in the day. Gave the XO skin a try a just to see and it worked out great. If you use SPRINTXO as the promo code you get a discount. I did, but that was about a month ago. Could still work though. With the code it's like 14 bucks I think.
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+1 for XO Skins. I use the regular one and it works with a case, it all depends on the case that you use. Even the regular goes from edge to edge except for the bottom, it leaves a small gap of uncovered space

Even though XO skins is really good, you might dislike the rubbery feeling of the screen protector. So far most screen protectors are either too short, has orange peels, thin, oil conductor, or rubbery. I don't think there is a dry application matte protector that covers the entire screen (will have somewhat of the edge peel effect, but cases like diztronics or otterbox should lip over it). I've ordered baselant couple days ago, and I'll see how that goes, and I've heard good things about martin fields, but they're really expensive.

The screen protector that comes with the otterbox commuter is clear and smooth for operation. No discoloration or orange peel effect like I had with the I shield on it. a good option if you don't already have a descent case.
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wallyg8r said:
The screen protector that comes with the otterbox commuter is clear and smooth for operation. No discoloration or orange peel effect like I had with the I shield on it. a good option if you don't already have a descent case.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium
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Awesome, I just ordered that case last week lol. It's coming in the 2nd so I will see it then, does it cover the whole front or JUST the screen?

+1 For XO Skins as well. Mine fits great, has no orange peel. Here is their video if you missed it. It fills in scratches and hides smudges really well.

I am using SGP Ultra oleophobic dry protector and Diztronic v3 case and have been real happy with the setup.
I had used the Verizon clear dry protector and it's hard to wipe off oil and smudges.

SovereigN7 said:
Even though XO skins is really good, you might dislike the rubbery feeling of the screen protector. So far most screen protectors are either too short, has orange peels, thin, oil conductor, or rubbery. I don't think there is a dry application matte protector that covers the entire screen (will have somewhat of the edge peel effect, but cases like diztronics or otterbox should lip over it). I've ordered baselant couple days ago, and I'll see how that goes, and I've heard good things about martin fields, but they're really expensive.
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Sadly, this is pretty much the state of the GNex screen protectors now. You really gotta ask yourself what you like to have and what you hate.
Dry (clear/matte) - large margin around the screen
Wet - slight rubbery
I went with wet (XO skin) because I don't use swype, so the slightly rubbery texture doesn't bother me at all but having a visible border of the dry protector does. And there's no orange peel effect like Zagg.

Just ordered some boxwave cleartouch screenprotectors yesterday. Will report back when they get here.

I have always use Zagg invisible shields for every phone and tablet I have had no no issues at all. The only phone it didn't look good on was the nexus one. I just went to Best Buy and got one for the Galaxy Nexus and applied it perfect. I hope that the one sold at BB is supposed to fit the GSM model. I didn't have any issues except a very small amount at the top but not sure if that's normal because I think they are the same size.

I recommend Martin fields. It's a dry screen protector, edge to edge, and clear.I got it for $15.99 + free shipping from expansys.
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macdroid14 said:
I recommend Martin fields. It's a dry screen protector, edge to edge, and clear.I got it for $15.99 + free shipping from expansys.
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Agreed. I've just took mine off and washed it under the cold tap (had dust under the screen but only just decided to remove it after 2 months or so) and it stuck back down with no trouble at all.
Rik.
Sent from a Galaxy Nexus in a ZT, far, far away.

I had a zagg and it was okay but took a hit and luckily saved the screen which is what it is there for. I had to replace it because of the gash it suffered but the screen was fine. I had already ordered a ghost armor screen kit and decided to try it instead while waiting for my zagg replacement. Needless to say the zagg is still unopened in the box. The ghost armor has less orange peel and I also like the way the cutouts were done. The zagg looks cheap and sloppy around the speaker and camera and leaves the glass exposed. It is also prone to peeling in that area. The ghost armor does scratch more than the zagg because I think the zagg is softer. So that is the trade-off for less orange peel. The zagg does seem to heal itself a tad better but its not enough for me to put it back on.

Dont buy any rearth ringbo Galaxy Nexus Ultimate Clear PLUS.
No full coverage and easily scratched; plus their not replying their emails.
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neoxz said:
Dont buy any rearth ringbo Galaxy Nexus Ultimate Clear PLUS.
No full coverage and easily scratched; plus their not replying their emails.
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Thanks for the photos.
And I think we could more or less reach the conclusion that if anyone wants full screen coverage for GNex, he/she has to go for the wet protectors because of the curved screen.

aindow said:
Agreed. I've just took mine off and washed it under the cold tap (had dust under the screen but only just decided to remove it after 2 months or so) and it stuck back down with no trouble at all.
Rik.
Sent from a Galaxy Nexus in a ZT, far, far away.
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all you need is a lint free cloth and cellotape.
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MilkPudding said:
Thanks for the photos.
And I think we could more or less reach the conclusion that if anyone wants full screen coverage for GNex, he/she has to go for the wet protectors because of the curved screen.
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i use the ARM station dry apply, it has opening for the sensor, front cam and ear piece, everything else is covered.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1484608

kms108 said:
i use the ARM station dry apply, it has opening for the sensor, front cam and ear piece, everything else is covered.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1484608
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When I said no full coverage, I mean the visible margin around the phone because the screen protector is cut smaller than the screen. Thanks for sharing though. Its cutting is better than SGP already judging by the photos.

MilkPudding said:
Thanks for the photos.
And I think we could more or less reach the conclusion that if anyone wants full screen coverage for GNex, he/she has to go for the wet protectors because of the curved screen.
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well, coverage is 1 thing, but it's so easily scratched. I'm using it less than 1 week.

[REVIEW] Realook 3D Forming Film Screen Protector

The Realook 3D screen protector arrived earlier than expected. I installed it and so far it has been great. It's a dry application film but it covers the entire screen. Applying it went smoothly and the cutouts aligned perfect. It is barely noticeable and viewing angles are not affected. The film feels very smooth and fingerprints are easy to wipe off. There is an extremely small portion of exposed screen on top and along one side (can be seen in the photo) but it is negligible. I did start applying it from the bottom left corner so this could be why mine came out this way. It's a 3H hard coating so it should be slightly more durable than SPG's Curved Crystal which is 2H. My prior experiences with Realook have been excellent so I'm expecting this one to last for a while.
Since it does cover the entire screen there is a compatibility issue with TPU cases such as Diztronic. However, it does fit my Urban Armor Gear case perfectly so it may fit your heavy duty case. My other cases (Ringke SlimLite, SPG Neo Hybrid and SPG Modello) are also compatible with the Realook 3D screen protector.
I used to own the SPG Flex HD and Ultra Nano. I definitely recommend this one over those two because you don't have to deal with the issues that come with wet application screen protectors and it covers more screen than the Ultra Nano while still being just as clear. I bought the Realook 3D at Amazon for $9.99.
Items included:
-2 3D screen protection films
-Microfiber cloth with squeegee
-Alcohol pad (to clean oily fingers)
-Filament tape
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Have you experienced any bubbling with this? I read in another post someone experiencing this...any info would be great since idk if I want this or the Zagg HD. looks great from the pics

I can vouch for realook. I still have mine on my original galaxy s for 2 years and it still doesn't have a scratch. They do last a long time. They are also very clear. I will definitely be ordering this.
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Pr1meSuspect said:
Have you experienced any bubbling with this? I read in another post someone experiencing this...any info would be great since idk if I want this or the Zagg HD. looks great from the pics
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No bubbling present anywhere on the screen. All bubbles came out easily with the squeegee and there is no lint or hair present. I applied it in the bathroom after some steam built up and all particles in the air settled. Tight TPU cases will cause lifting in the sides.
Sent from my SPH-L710

You forgot to mention how does it feel. Super smooth? Any rubbery feeling? I used the Realook for my S2 awhile back and loved it. Didn't know if the 3D forming is the same material they used for the S2 screen protectors.

imaleecher said:
You forgot to mention how does it feel. Super smooth? Any rubbery feeling? I used the Realook for my S2 awhile back and loved it. Didn't know if the 3D forming is the same material they used for the S2 screen protectors.
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My bad lol. It definitely feels super smooth. There is a slight sticky feel after applying the screen protector but it goes away rather quickly.
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Tested
I bought and installed the Realook curved screen protector film on my S3. It is very smooth and the whole screen's real estate is covered.

Ordered mine can't wait
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Thanks for the review.
Is this protector as easily dented as SGP's Curved Crystal is now known&hated for (from the softer material used)? Take your fingernail, apply a little pressure (doesn't take much apparently), and run it down the screen to see if it leaves a groove that won't go away.
Appreciate it...

zmore said:
Thanks for the review.
Is this protector as easily dented as SGP's Curved Crystal is now known&hated for (from the softer material used)? Take your fingernail, apply a little pressure (doesn't take much apparently), and run it down the screen to see if it leaves a groove that won't go away.
Appreciate it...
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Just did it and it does have the same SPG issue. I guess this is the only type of material that will allow for dry full screen application. However, from normal use I have not experienced this groove...but I do tend to keep my nails short.
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eao1991 said:
Just did it and it does have the same SPG issue. I guess this is the only type of material that will allow for dry full screen application. However, from normal use I have not experienced this groove...but I do tend to keep my nails short.
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Hmm. Well that sucks - thanks.
I think I may just end up using the updated SGP Ultra Crystal version instead, then. It may not be full coverage, but it's made of a much harder plastic.

Installed it yesterday and am definitely pleased with it! Might order GLAS by SPG when a blue version comes out but in the meantime this is great.

do you think this will work with the diztronic tpu?

I have this paired with the Otterbox Commuter and all is good. You should be fine

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do you think this will work with the diztronic tpu?
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I've tried it and it won't work with it...as noted in the OP. It looks fine for a little bit but after some time lifting occurs on the edges.
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Just installed this and using it paired with an Active case. Was fairly easy to install. No bubbles or marks from the squeegee (they supply a nice rubber one unlike some of the cardboard/plastic ones that come with some others), crystal clear, and smooth when swiping between screens. Not sure how nice it will play with my Quicksand case but time will tell.
Got this from Amazon.com for $9.99 w/free shipping. Arrived in just a couple days. Comes with (2) screen protectors and I only needed one.
**If you buy from Amazon.com use the coupon code EK273SV9 at checkout get 10% off now through Oct. 31 so basically saves you a dollar. :good:**

looks like there is about a 1mm gap all around?

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looks like there is about a 1mm gap all around?
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Nope. For me it's only along two sides. My friend installed his perfectly without gaps. A reason could be because there is a small amount of error in the manufacturing process so someone is bound to receive one film not perfectly cut. I have no complaints about it though.
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I ordered this to compare to SGPs Curved Crystal. The SGPCC I received left a very small gap between the bezel and the protector. It was a nice protector. Very prone to fingerprints, grease and smuding however. I always had these tiny rainbow streaks that would irritate the hell out of me.
I ruined the first 1 because I had a spec of dust get in there and I'm anal about that sort of thing. When removing the spec I incidentally removed a small piece of adhesive from the corner. Couldn't stand lookin at it. XD
The RL protector should arrive tomorrow or Saturday.

I've had this on for about 1 week and I'm a little disappointed. The screen protector is not self healing, I have numerous dents and grooves. I just noticed a nice scrap on the protector tonight. I will order the SGP Curve tomorrow in hopes that it will be a better product.

Ultimate Review: Spigen GLAS for Galaxy S3(Text, Video, high res. pics)

NOTICE: THE GLAS IS NOW DISCONTINUED!
Hey everyone, welcome to my very thorough and in-depth review on Spigen SGP's GLAS, tempered glass screen protector, for the Samsung Galaxy S3.
Purchase at: Cretouch.com
Installation
- Easy as hell. No air bubbles and fuss. *Just make sure to thoroughly clean the screen and read the instructions.* Tape works well for getting rid of dust.
Also go from edge towards the center not vice versa. The edges of the protector(colored bezel/frame) is thicker than the clear glass area, so going from center out can cause sensitivity issues.
Clarity
- No clarity loss at all whatsoever. Looks like the stock screen.
Fingerprints
- The oleophobic coating really does work. I have noticed less fingerprints with the GLAS.
Feel/Texture
- Honestly feels just like the original glass screen. Very smooth and glass like.
Cutouts
- Cutouts are done well. There are physical cutouts for the sensors, speakers, and home button. Sensors work just fine and the cutout for the home button is a bit recessed. Spigen includes epoxy buttons that add a slight raise for the home button. They're also great for some more personalization.
- Internal, clear cutouts for the LED light, front facing camera, and capacitive menu buttons.
Coverage
- Does not go edge to edge. Leaves a few mm of space between the GLAS and the bezel.
Sensitivity:
- So after having installed the protector and using it, I have negative things to say about the GLAS. The responsiveness of the screen is lost by quite a bit. Swipes often make accidental clicks and touch often does not register. According to Spigen, installing from edge to center should fix the problem many were having, but this was not the case.
Here's a pic with the Neo Hybrid:
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Spigen Neo Hybrid - works, still some gap left between case and screen protector
Spigen Lumi/Color Series bumpers - same as neo hybrid
Draco S3 Bumper - works
Cruzerlite Clone Army - works
Spigen Modello - works
Acase Super Leggera Pro - works
Overall works with every case from what I can see that doesn't obtrude or come around the edge of the phone too much.
Comment if you have a case that is compatible with the GLAS.
Video Reviews:
Part 1 - Installation review(my thoughts as I install the protector and tips)
Part 2 - Conclusion
Part 2 - Review
Not available yet.
High res. pics
Pictures with the phone are on the way.

Awesome review :good:
I like the Packaging and the Home Button stickers that come with it

no more GLAS
This product has been discontinued, and there is thread about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875115
gjang:
It has been notified by Spigen SGP that Samsung Galaxy S3 GLAS Premium Tempered Glass Series have been discontinued. Due to the many complaints of the product, they have decided not to sell it anymore.
Sincerely,
CreTouch Customer Service

zen0s said:
This product has been discontinued, and there is thread about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875115
gjang:
It has been notified by Spigen SGP that Samsung Galaxy S3 GLAS Premium Tempered Glass Series have been discontinued. Due to the many complaints of the product, they have decided not to sell it anymore.
Sincerely,
CreTouch Customer Service
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I was looking forward to getting it. Glas. T is still available?
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I believe Spigen is still selling the GLAS. CreTouch is an authorized reseller. If you want to purchase it you can go to spigen.com

Works with Otterbox Defender if you knock the Defender's stock (crappy) screen protector out

Product has been discontinued. Hope they are making a replacement.

Damn.. Why exactly was it discontinued.. What were the complaints about?
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda premium

Been reviewed a few times. Anyways, since the protector doesnt go edge to edge, dust/particles/hair get stuck on the side of the protector. I plan on removing mine tonight, way to much crap stuck to the sides.

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Damn.. Why exactly was it discontinued.. What were the complaints about?
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Also a lot of people seemed to have experienced sensitivity issues. missed keystrokes when typing, missed inputs when playing games etc.
Mine only arrived after this issue was reported, and I applied it by the same way the OP did, pressure from outside towards centre, (as per statement from sgp) but I still had the issues, it was really annoying, I had to purposely slow down my typing in order to prevent having so many errors.

Does anyone know if they're going to be releasing a new version of the GLAS screen protector?

To the op, thanks for the review and very detailed.
I have a alternative to the spg, looks identical, I have no issue with it and the quality is very good, mine is using japanese material, item made in korea and package in china.
the way i install it is just put pressure along the sides a few times, not even touching the center.
I'm wait for the release of the blue version.

You shouldnt buy ANY product from Spigen. Ive bought 3 products from them and got burned all 3 times. I did get a replacement for one of them though. First was the neo hybrid. The volume rocker didn't work. After numourous emails (in which they already knew this product had this problem) I got a replacement. I was happy. Next was this glass screen protector, the sensitivity was awful and the thing collected so much dust on the sides of the screen protector it was a joke. The sides of the protector were covered in lint and were black lol. Now I order their ultra thin air case and the stupid thing doesn't even stay on the case. Even their website reviews say the same thing. So all 3 accessories I've bought from SPIGEN were terrible. Good luck if you take the chance. I'm currently using my old otter box defender, looking for a new case though.
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this looks amazing! how does it go after a couple weeks use? It is possible to have a drop test on the glass?

Cynofield said:
this looks amazing! how does it go after a couple weeks use? It is possible to have a drop test on the glass?
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why don't you buy one and test it out, no one is going to do that on purpose.

Anywhere to get these still?
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kms108 said:
To the op, thanks for the review and very detailed.
I have a alternative to the spg, looks identical, I have no issue with it and the quality is very good, mine is using japanese material, item made in korea and package in china.
the way i install it is just put pressure along the sides a few times, not even touching the center.
I'm wait for the release of the blue version.
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Where did you find that? Link?

Spigen Glas.tr slim!

here ya go! http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Spi...d=1411173934&sr=8-1&keywords=spigen+glas+moto

But how does it fit? There seems to be a problem with some of protectors out there that they are not fitting 100%.

Character Zero said:
But how does it fit? There seems to be a problem with some of protectors out there that they are not fitting 100%.
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No one knows yet because it doesn't ship until September 30.
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Is Spigen the only company so far making glass screen protectors right now?

kpjimmy said:
No one knows yet because it doesn't ship until September 30.
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Correction/update: Spigen's new ship date on the tempered glass is 10/30 as of today (9/22)
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Is Spigen the only company so far making glass screen protectors right now?
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As far as I know. But, I'm sure once Spigen releases theirs, all the copy cats will be releasing their versions short after. But if you want to wait for at least another month, then go for it lol. I'm happy with my official ones that resist fingerprints.

it says on the box 28% thinner.. Thinner than what exactly? Its their first release!

Just got an email from Spigen today. They Amazon page said shipping on 30 September, and I ordered it. But Spigen says they won't be shipping until mid-October. They gave me a code for 30% of anything from their store for my being inconvenienced.

Spigen is a trustworthy brand, you can count on them to get it right. I've purchased tempered glass protectors as well as their cases for the past couple years, and many others will vouch for them. As for the whole 28% thinner thing its them marketing themselves as the thinnest glass protection available.

zagg has a screen protector for 14.99 just in case anybody wanted something less expensive...i found one for 75 cents! ehe

Just ordered one (the Spigen, not the Zagg). Supposedly ships 10/15.
I currently have the official Moto one, so I'll be sure to let everyone know how it compares.

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Correction/update: Spigen's new ship date on the tempered glass is 10/30 as of today (9/22)
As far as I know. But, I'm sure once Spigen releases theirs, all the copy cats will be releasing their versions short after. But if you want to wait for at least another month, then go for it lol. I'm happy with my official ones that resist fingerprints.
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"official ones" as in the moto brand ones? (My only complaint bout the nekked screen is finger prints)

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"official ones" as in the moto brand ones? (My only complaint bout the nekked screen is finger prints)
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The ones that were sold online on Motorola.com
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Woot! Just got an email from Amazon, saying that my Spigen GLAS.tR SLIM has shipped! (Still shows in-stock date of 10/15 on Amazon, though.)

jt3 said:
Woot! Just got an email from Amazon, saying that my Spigen GLAS.tR SLIM has shipped! (Still shows in-stock date of 10/15 on Amazon, though.)
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Is it possible to review the protector when you get it? I still can't decide which one to get.

Yes, I'll be reviewing it, and comparing it to the official Moto protector, which is what I have now.

I'm patiently waiting for reviews. I've got tempered glass on all my devices. I've got the Spigen in my Amazon cart. Just waiting to pull the trigger.

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I'm patiently waiting for reviews. I've got tempered glass on all my devices. I've got the Spigen in my Amazon cart. Just waiting to pull the trigger.
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same here! waiting for a real life review

Okay, here's my short (yeah, right) and sweet review:
I ordered the Spigen GLAS.tR SLIM product from Amazon. I got the email that it shipped on 10/9, and I got the product via USPS mail on 10/16, so it definitely ships via budget (i..e. slow) shipping. However, since it wasn't even supposed to ship until 10/15, I was pretty happy.
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The packaging is pretty nice, and contains everything needed to protect the product, and the tools needed to install it.
From the picture, you can see it comes with cleaning wipes, squeegee, a card containing a serial number, little dust-removal stickers, instructions, and the protector itself. The first step of the instructions say to wipe the screen with "the micro-fiber cloth," but one wasn't included. I'm not sure if one was supposed to be there or not, but luckily, I have my own.
The protector went on super easy, although I have to say, it's not as easy as you'd think getting one small circle completely centered on another. I'm not ashamed to admit that it took a couple tries. Fortunately, the protector has two protective films, one for the front and one for the back, and the front one has a couple tabs you can kind of use to hold it, so that you can see the entire circle. That front one also allows you to squeegee the bubbles out (although I didn't really have any), and press down on the protector without fear of scratching anything.
But I'm sure all that you really want to know is, "How does it feel?" Well... it's thick. Noticeably thick. It supposedly has a curved upper ridge so that your fingers will just slide right over the edge, but if it does, it either doesn't work, or I'd hate to see how it'd feel without it. My fingers definitely feel that ridge every time I'm swiping from the extreme edge.
That's not to say that it's annoying, but it does take some getting used to. My official Moto protector didn't seem to get cut quite right, and it had a spot about 45 degrees long (in a 360 degree circle) where the edge could literally be seen when looking straight down. Even at that spot, which is the only place I could really feel it, it still wasn't nearly as noticeable as this Spigen protector.
On the flip side, I had my Moto protector for about 3 weeks, and already ended up with a couple scratches on it. I have a feeling that this Spigen protector will be a bit harder to scratch (although I haven't had it long enough to really say), so there's your trade-off.
Get past the edge though, and this protector definitely feels like the original glass. I thought my Moto protector was smooth, and it may certainly be in my head, but this one does feel a bit smoother. However, it also seems to be a bit stickier in certain situations, such as when your finger is slightly wet... as it would with the original glass.
Fingerprints don't seem to be an issue, and just wipe away with my shirt, but I can definitely say that they wiped away a bit easier on the Moto protector. I think that's because the Moto protector wasn't quite as clear, and hid the post-wipe smudges a bit better. Speaking of clarity... wow, this Spigen is clear. When I turn my 360 to a relatively sharp angle to my eyes, the Moto protector would seem to "fog" just a bit, making it really stand out. Not so with the Spigen. No matter the angle, you can see the edge, but otherwise, it's completely invisible. The clarity really just doesn't compare.
Here are a couple pictures that show the thickness of the two protectors. Sorry, I didn't have my SLR with its macro lens available, so I took these with my phone, but I think you can still tell the difference. See if you can tell which one is which.
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The bottom one is the Spigen.
To summarize, I'd say that the Spigen is definitely the better protector, compared to the Official Moto protector. Its only strike is that it is noticeably thick, and you will definitely catch that edge from time to time when swiping. However, it's certainly clearer, and since the Moto protector is relatively soft plastic, I'm sure the Spigen is more durable and scratch resistant (although, I can't say for certain on that last item).
I think you'd be happy with either protector, and the cost difference is very small between the two kits, making them very comparable. However, you do get two Moto protectors for the $15 list price, vs one Spigen protector for the $20-ish Amazon price, making the Moto the better deal on paper. Factor in clarity and durability though, and the Spigen is definitely a contender.

Thanks for the review! When I applied the $15 one I didn't notice much difference in clarity, but maybe I didn't have my glasses on. The thing is, we generally don't apply screen protectors to watches. The two reasons why I applied one are 1) Protecting the resale value. And 2) the finger print is definitely way less noticeable on the protector than the original glass.
Did you notice a difference in the oleophobic coating department?
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Thanks for the review. I have been using the Spigen Glas.Tr for my Galaxy S4 and Note 3, never look back at plastic screen protectors ever since! I have gotten the Moto Care Kit, but the Spigen will definitely be in the next Moto 360 accessories list for me.
Oh a quick one, what about screen sensitivity, especially at the edge when you swipe, say Wear Mini Launcher? Was it sensitive enough when you pull the drawer from the edge?