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BasalGuardz Screen protector for GNexus - Unboxing and Review

Hello,
I have placed order for the Basalguardz Ultra-Clear Anti-Fingerprint screen protectors. What attracted me the most is the very low price
compared to all screen protectors in the market, while still shipping with 3 films and all necessary tools to install on your phone.
Here is the unboxing:
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Here is the protector on the phone:
Now, let me jump into the good stuff and bad stuff about this protector:
Pro's
1- Extremely cheap compared to any protector in the market, considering the fact that you get 3 films in one pack for the price of 2 films
by other providers.
2- Brilliant customer services, I only had to contact their head office in US and they set me up with a direct shipping off Hong Kong (As
as living in Middle East and it's way cheaper and faster to ship via HK mail).
3- Above average packaging with proper instructions on the pack and a packing slip for extra assurance that you get the right protector
before opening the pack.
4- Goes all the way to the edges, which is good in the sense that you got your screen fully protected.
Con's
1- The way the screen protector is installed is very weird: Normally other competitors will place "Remove to install" striker on the top on
the screen to allow for a better alignment above the earpiece and front facing camera. However, BasalGuardz decided to place that at the
bottom! Not sure why would that be considered a good idea! I had to remove the protector couple of times in order to properly
align in and end result, alot of dust got in between and my end install isn't the cleanest.
Here is a picture to explain:
2- Goes all the way to the edges, which is bad in the sense that you might have dust on the edges (especially at the bottom) since the
screen is curved and that could cause dust to slip in and screw things up for you!
3- The texture on the screen is very clear yet it feels very sticky and it doesn't necessary keeps the fingerprints off the actual surface,
still catch some oil and fingerprints (not very visible but still not as marketed).
Overall rating: 3.5/5
Would I recommand this? to be hoenst, I don't think so! beacuse it's very hard to align the protector with the peel happeing from the
bottom unless you are really a professional, not to mention that it's very easy to have fingerprints all over it so techinically speaking
they are selling you a product that doesn't do what it's suppose to do!
Let me know what do you guys think. Anyone else used it, shout out your short review!
Regards,,,

Thanks for the review. I would love a fingerproof protector but hate the blurry matte ones. Don't want to waste a bunch of money finding a good one.
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Go get the SGP Oleophobic .. brilliant stuff ( still doesn't cover the majority of the screen which may look dodgy sometimes )

I emailed BasalGuardz with my review and this is this their reply:
Thank you.
That placing the tabs at the top was something that we probably need to be doing. It does indeed make it easier with this phone.
As far as the anti-fingerprint. It will certainly greatly reduce the fingerprints without the need for a matte surface, which some people do not like. Personally, I love the matte protectors. Others want more clarity. I just do not like the "sticky" feel of clear protectors.
It will not, however, keep every fingerprint off. It your hands are incredibly sweaty or dirty, then it would certainly not help in that case.
Thank you,
Basal Enterprises Customer Service
[email protected]
http://www.basalent.com
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Regards,,,

Yeah Trident did the same thing w/ their screen protectors putting the tab on the bottom.. stupidest thing I've ever seen.

You are complaining that they put the tabs on the bottom, really? Just stick a piece of tape on the top and start from there. Tape is a necessity when installing cling protectors like these anyways.

[Q] What Nice Screen Protector do you recommend?

I'm wondering what you guys think is the ultimate screen protector for the Galaxy note 2! I have always used invisible shield but I felt like it would be to... well for lack of better wording "sticky" with the s-pen.
I ordered a Spigen Ultra Crystal and while it is not as smooth for the s-pen as the naked screen is, it is acceptable to me. However, the thing was not easy to get on straight (I am insanely OCD obout that) and I got it on, but i guess it is too low since the bottom wont seal all the way (the GN2 glass is curved?) I don't like that
- The screen protector must be very statically charged because it picks up little particles of stuff like crazy.
- It is also a fingerprint Magnet.
- It doesn't cover as much of the screen as i would like (not a huge deal and it might be intentional because of the curved glass)
So... what screen protectors do use guys like that work well with the s-pen? Preferably between $10 and $60
(also, please no posts about how screen protectors are useless and gorilla glass blah blah)

I'm waiting for invisible shield hd which feels like glass and doesn't distort the display. Running a cheap one for now until that is available.
Regurgitated From My Giant Note II

Phantomskinz and ghost armor are my favorite

Clear protector is just as good as ZAGG HD. They have Note 2 available now.

Think we are going to have a hard time finding a perfect one. I have the ghost armored installed. Way better then the zagg but it is a little soft. Leaving imprints if you push down with your Spen. Might be able work them out by warming the screen up but haven't tried.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda app-developers app

Just installed. You want this.
There's two types of screen protectors -- flexible / rubberish like zagg or hard / plastic like this.
You do not want the flexible ones. Pen wont work well with those flexible screen protectors, you'll get orange peel distortion.
You want this. Clear and no distortion.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009M7TY5Y/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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have always used and loved the ones from http://bodyguardz.com, great protection, feel great, they send you 2 sets and have lifetime replacement, all you pay for is shipping, plus they have these newer "carbon fiber" styled ones that I really like.

I installed my Spigen protector in the bathroom right after I got out of the shower. With a steamy bathroom, all the dust particles stay on the ground therefore dustless and perfect install.

LaDoyers said:
I installed my Spigen protector in the bathroom right after I got out of the shower. With a steamy bathroom, all the dust particles stay on the ground therefore dustless and perfect install.
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The install went fine with my spigen and there isn a anything between the protector and the glass but after I installed it dust and stuff would attract to the screen protector. It stopped for some reason now and im pretty happy with it now unless I see something better on here

Thanks for all the replies so far, it seems like there are quite a few good ones to try haha.

Never used screen protectors before, but I have heard that this screen gets many scratches on it very quickly...so, with that in mind, I want a high quality protector...no matter the cost. Is the Zagg HD a hard protector (like recommended for the S-Pen) or is it soft just like all their other protectors? Also, how is the spiegen protector?

im using armorsuit militaryshield on the entire phone. it works great
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...-3-fkmr0&keywords=armour+shield+galaxy+note+2

Review of iSmooth Nexus 7 HD screen protector and Cleaning Kit w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of iSmooth Nexus 7 HD (2013 version) screen protector and Installation/Cleaning Kit. http://ismooth.com/collections/screen-protectors/products/nexus-7-hd-ultra-clear-screen-protector and http://ismooth.com/collections/inst...installation-and-cleaning-kit-individual-size
When it comes to screen protectors it's very easy to get overwhelmed with all the choices. Especially when you are looking for a film screen protector rather than tempered glass. You can get lost in a pool of all those cheap ebay sp claiming HD quality while selling half a dozen for a few dollars. What you get is a thin cheap film and a tiny synthetic piece of cleaning cloth, and sometime they arrive with only one peel off protective side cover. I went through a number of those back when I was looking for Note 2 screen protector, all of which ended up in a garbage until I discovered iSmooth by searching amazon where I discovered them as one of the top selling brands of film screen protectors. At that time I actually got both iSmooth and Spigen, but found iSmooth to be of the same quality, easier to install, with more accessories, two screen protectors in the package instead of one, and cheaper.
Two essential pieces of protection before you start using your tablet are the screen protector and the case. Still waiting for my cases, but received my iSmooth screen protector already. So what makes it special? First of all, quality of the film. This is not a cheap thin film but rather 3H hardness PET film. Even before you apply it to your tablet, you can feel in your hands how thick and rigid it is. Then, you get a top support where even if you mess up both of the films and explain what happened, they will take care of you with a replacement. Not to mention they put out plenty of YT instruction videos with installation tips. Don't forget, you also get lifetime guarantee. Oh, and it comes with other accessories too. You get 4 dust removal stickers, comes very handy and eliminates a need for making those scotch tape sticky loops You also get a generous size microfiber cleaning cloth, very high quality, and they also include a written installation instructions.
Speaking of microfiber cloth, that is one of the things that really make iSmooth stand out from a crowd. For anybody who had their screen protectors before, you will know what I mean. The size of those cloth pieces is rather larger and it's made out of high quality material. For sure you will end up using it later for your other smart devices. And since their microfiber cloth became so popular, they actually released a separated installation/cleaning kits that include multiple pieces. For my review I got Individual Size package which also included bonus dust removal stickers. A package like this would be very useful for cleaning any/all of your smartphones, tablets, glasses, etc.
Now, back to the screen protector. The install was very easy, but you have to be careful to space the film within borders to make sure especially top/bottom edges stick to the screen. During install, make sure you are in a dust free area and also keep in mind cloth you are wearing because static of screen protector is strong enough to pull any specks off your sweater or whatever else you are wearing during install. Pretty much, it went on easy, no bubbles at all. I had a few specks of dust which I removed with included stickers, no problem. Screen protector really covers display edge to edge, and makes it hard to tell it's even on. The only giveaway is a cutout around front facing camera.
Overall, I was very satisfied with a quality of the product, ease of installation, amount of included accessories, and the PRICE!!! Speaking of the price, I noticed that www.ismooth.com has a cheaper price than it's on Amazon, $12.97 vs $15.97, so I would recommend buying it directly from their website. Furthermore, they provided me with a special DISCOUNT code of DHPMIDXX0OAA where 15% will be taken off any item during checkout which means you can get this screen protector package for $11. I definitely highly recommend it!!!
Here are the pictures.
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And the Install/Cleaning kit:

Review of Anker Anti-glare screen protector for S5 w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Anker anti-glare screen protector for S5. http://www.amazon.com/Protector-Hig...lare-Anti-Fingerprint-Lifetime/dp/B00IOCN5Q2/
After getting S5 over the weekend, now I'm starting to receive a lot of accessories sent to me from different vendors for review. So as a heads up, a lot more reviews are coming!!! To start off, I'm going to look at Anker new anti-glare/anti-scratch Galaxy S5 screen protector pack. Here is what I found.
With every new gen, smartphone manufacturers introducing a more durable displays and trying to tell us that we don't need screen protectors. 2-3 years ago screen protector was a must because it was easy to scratch the glass, but today you might argue if you really need one. Plus with tempered glass protectors getting thinner, you might think why would you even need a traditional PET film screen protector? If you look at all the junk on ebay - don't even waste your money, even if it's as cheap as $0.99. The reason why I decided to look into PET film sp as my first accessory because the phone is actually for my wife and she uses it a lot outdoors. Plus I have two little kids at home who like to get their hands on it too. Anker, I'm sure a lot of you are familiar with their external batteries, now expanding their product line and adding screen protectors in addition to their battery and power products. The model I'm looking at offers 4H hardness (this is beyond typical cheap 2H films, and even premium 3H films), anti-scratch resistance, fingerprint reduction (very easy to swipe, even without cleaning cloth), dust reduction due to less static generation, and the most important - matte finish for glare reduction.
For $5.99 it came packed with a lot of goodies, including 3 screen protectors, a generous size micro-fiber cloth, a bubble removal card (plastic, not some cheap carton tab), a sticky strip to remove dust, and even a detailed instruction manual. They also offer a lifetime warranty, but to be honest between 3 protectors, you will be covered for a "lifetime" until you switch to a new phone anyway. But still, having a pack of 3 with a lifetime guarantee gives you a piece of mind in case if you mess up during installation. Actually, install took me a minute. It went on easy, got a few specks of dust so I lift it up to clean it, and put it back on squeezing out the air bubbles. One thing I do have to note, it has anti-glare matte finish, so it adds a layer of tint to your bright screen and makes it look a bit grainy. But that's a price you gotta pay. Otherwise, get their clear screen protector.
Is this an absolute must have accessory for S5? It's up to you to decide. Personally, I wouldn't leave your screen exposed because next time you will end up with S5 and keys or loose change in your pocket - you might not be as lucky to get away without a scratch. Plus, if you are struggling with a glare outside, this might be a good solution for you. For $5.99 it's dirt cheap, good quality, and comes from a reputable company.
Here are the pictures.
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Tempered glass screen guard

Hi
Please check the link
http://www.phonearena.com/news/PET-...-to-know-to-choose-a-screen-protector_id58204
Protection with a temper! Tempered glass (TG) screen protectors are the absolute best you can buy. Material-wise, a high-quality TG protector is multi-layered, usually starting with shock absorbent silicon on the bottom layer, followed by PET film, and an optically clear adhesive to 'sandwich' the previous two layers with the next two, which are tempered glass and oleophobic coating. All of this scratch, oil, and shock protecting goodness is compressed into a <0.4mm-thick sheet that's no harder to apply than a PET or TPU protector, and none heavier or otherwise obnoxious.
A glass protector is superior to its alternatives in every way. It has better light transmittance, making for a clearer display. It's anti-reflective and glare reducing. It has oleophobic coating, which heavily reduces fingerprints. It has the smooth feel of actual glass under your fingertips. Unlike Gorilla Glass 3, it resists sand scratches, making it the only viable option for beachgoers. And let's talk about shock protection. T-glass protectors boast a material hardness rating of 8H to 9H, meaning they are hard enough to resist scratches from anything that's not topaz or corundum (extremely hard aluminum oxide). Yet, they aren't completely shatter-proof. Since this is toughened glass we're talking about, in the event of a fatal drop, the protector will absorb all the damage and break into tiny shards. Chances are pretty good that your display will end up unscathed underneath. Thus, instead of having to replace the entire screen, you'll only have to get a new protector. Which is easier on both your soul and your wallet.
As you probably expected, tempered glass protectors are the most expensive kind. Most renowned brands can charge up to $40 for their products. And although that's money well spent if you are rocking an expensive flagship smartphone, excellent tempered glass protectors can be found for less than $15 online.
Available in india
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Tempered-gla...79459?var=420316625904&_trksid=p2054897.l5659
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is it actually anti scratch and has anti glare?????? all of them have the same description, so its doubtful.....

rohanviolin said:
is it actually anti scratch and has anti glare?????? all of them have the same description, so its doubtful.....
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it is available for Rs 299 on ebay. no harm in trying it out! I will be ordering one after my next salary!
schubeir
P.S.
I got one from ebay. it promised me a sticker for the home button as well, which i did not receive. contacted ebay and they gave me a discount coupon of Rs 144 which i can use for future purchases!
tempered glass screen guard is working fine. had to remove it thrice as i was doing it myself and the placing was not dead center. no issues in removing and putting it back!!!
schubeir

schubeir said:
it is available for Rs 299 on ebay. no harm in trying it out! I will be ordering one after my next salary!
schubeir
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yeah,u can buy that its gud for the screen...!

it is clear ?
is it clear ?while watching screen display is clear or not?

Is it clear ???

Its to much expansive in ebay i buy i from local mobile shop for onlyRs70(indian rupee) and using it from last 3 month its amazing

i have bought this glass only 2$ from Bangladesh