View attachment 1628614So I finally got a tpu case for my s3. And now I'm in the market for a new screen protector. I've searched around the forum, and the consensus is that screen protectors that cover the entire front of the phone (e.g. realook 3d forming and spigen curved crystal) will eventually just start getting pushed up at the edges by the tight tpu case. However, looking at my cheapo ebay case, the edges of the case only just barely cover the chrome edges of the phone, no more. I'm wondering if anyone has experience trying out a full coverage screen protector along with a tpu case. Is it feasible? Here's a link to the case I'm using:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Black-S-Curve-Soft-Gel-Back-Case-TPU-Cover-for-SAMSUNG-Galaxy-S3-III-L710-/130746295599?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e7116252f
I've tried a few full screen protectors with my diztronics tpu case and they all bubbled up at the edges. I finally went with the dba just like glass protector because I hated the edges being raised and it works perfect with the case. It's also very clear and smooth. I would recommend it over everything I've tried so far (cheap protector that came with the case, skinomi tech skin and zagg invisible shield). You won't regret it, great protector.
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I believe all full screen protectors will cause issues with slim tpu cases because they dont overlap the protector. My xtremeguard lifts with my zoogue case.. but not with my uag nor seidio surface or any other bigger case
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well I guess that settles it. Now I just need to find one that's compatible with tpu cases and has some decent coverage over the edges of the screen (but not just the screen itself). I had a realook crystal on my old mytouch 4g, and that one covered almost the entire face of the phone. I would just get another realook crystal clear, but the one for the s3 just only barely covers the screen and almost none of the rest of the face of the phone. It looks cheesy. Thinking about trying spigen crystal. The nano seems to dent/scratch too easily. I just want a protector that would work well with a tpu case and provide more coverage (not entire face of course) than just the lcd screen alone. Something with ~2mm gaps on the sides would probably accommodate a tpu case. No? It's just too difficult to tell how much space each protector leaves around the edges of the screen.
That also reminds me, do the sgp ultra crystal (latest revision) and sgp ultra nano both cover the same amount of surface on the s3? I understand that the nano is thinner. So perhaps it covers more of the face of the phone. Please reply if you know.
I was going to post a similar thread. I didn't have an issue with a Zagg shield + TPU case on my DINC2 but the one I bought off eBay (where I bought my other ones) has been causing bubbles. This bums me out because I feel that the phone is incredibly slippery without a case.
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I have Realook 3D full coverage screen protector. It works with some cheap HK TPU cases, the but doesn't work with Diztronic TPU case.
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zmagas1 said:
I have Realook 3D full coverage screen protector. It works with some cheap HK TPU cases, the but doesn't work with Diztronic TPU case.
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That's what I needed to hear! I have the cheap hk tpu case and my friend has the diztronic tpu case. So it looks like if I buy the realook 3d forming for me and the spigen ultra crystal for him, then I'll have compatibility for both phones/cases. For anyone curious, here's what I've gleaned from posts on this forum so far.
Spigen Ultra Crystal, ultra nano, and Realook crystal clear will work with any tpu case because the protector just covers the screen, not the most outer edges.
Realook 3d forming will probably only work with tight tpu cases that barely cover the edges of the phone. Although this protector is supposed to have edge-to-edge coverage, others have stated that the protector stops 1-2mm short of the very edges of the phone. So it should work with some tpu cases.
Spigen curved crystal won't work with any tpu cases b/c the protector literally goes exactly to the edge of the phone with no space in between.'
That's what I know for the most popular choices in dry-apply protectors. I'm not interested in wet-apply protectors, but I do know that these will not get messed up by cases because they literally glue to the screen. Post here to let us know if you have any brands/styles of dry-apply protectors to add from experience.
Jottle said:
That's what I needed to hear! I have the cheap hk tpu case and my friend has the diztronic tpu case. So it looks like if I buy the realook 3d forming for me and the spigen ultra crystal for him, then I'll have compatibility for both phones/cases. For anyone curious, here's what I've gleaned from posts on this forum so far.
Spigen Ultra Crystal, ultra nano, and Realook crystal clear will work with any tpu case because the protector just covers the screen, not the most outer edges.
Realook 3d forming will probably only work with tight tpu cases that barely cover the edges of the phone. Although this protector is supposed to have edge-to-edge coverage, others have stated that the protector stops 1-2mm short of the very edges of the phone. So it should work with some tpu cases.
Spigen curved crystal won't work with any tpu cases b/c the protector literally goes exactly to the edge of the phone with no space in between.'
That's what I know for the most popular choices in dry-apply protectors. I'm not interested in wet-apply protectors, but I do know that these will not get messed up by cases because they literally glue to the screen. Post here to let us know if you have any brands/styles of dry-apply protectors to add from experience.
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Correct. I have tried few cases and few screen protectors.
Screen protectors including Spigen Nano clear, Realook 3D and Glasszone Tempered Glass.
Cases: few cheap HK 2 bucks cases, Seidio Surface, Diztronic TPU and Samsung Protective Cover+.
The best combination for me is Samsung Protective Cover+ and Realook 3D curved screen protector. This combination gives me a solid look and moderate protection. It is best combo for going with formal wear and showing some content for my clients from the phone. It is barely noticable that my phone has case and SP
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I have Realook 3D full coverage screen protector. It works with some cheap HK TPU cases, the but doesn't work with Diztronic TPU case.
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Is the one you used the same as the one I have (picture in my first post at the top of the thread)? Anyone else use this case with full screen screen protectors successfully?
I have used this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251137826391?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Anyway I think I'm done with all those cheap cases.
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Well, I should have taken everyone's advice here. I tried to get the realook 3d forming full screen protector to work with my cheapo ebay case, and of course, it pushes up the corners. So sad because I really like the screen protector's coverage. What kinds of cases work with the full screen protectors? (obviously not tpu ones as I've tried both diztronic and mercury without success). If there was just 1 mm less coverage on the full screen protectors, you could use a regular tpu case. My other galaxy s3 has the spy ultra crystal which is also nice, but just barely covers the lcd screen leaving 3-4 mm around the bezel to get scratched. I suppose a result screen protector is my only option if I want to use a tup case as well? please report!
Jottle said:
Well, I should have taken everyone's advice here. I tried to get the realook 3d forming full screen protector to work with my cheapo ebay case, and of course, it pushes up the corners. So sad because I really like the screen protector's coverage. What kinds of cases work with the full screen protectors? (obviously not tpu ones as I've tried both diztronic and mercury without success). If there was just 1 mm less coverage on the full screen protectors, you could use a regular tpu case. My other galaxy s3 has the spy ultra crystal which is also nice, but just barely covers the lcd screen leaving 3-4 mm around the bezel to get scratched. I suppose a result screen protector is my only option if I want to use a tup case as well? please report!
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Try my suggested tpu case above or get samsung protective cover+.
No problems so far. Using this for two months. No more frustration. Full coverage screen and full coverage bezel protection.
EDIT: I also suggest original samsung TPU cases as they fit perfectly with full screen protectors.
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Spigen Modello case works with sp that goes up to the screen edge.
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I'm trying to choose between a clear case + screen protector or just a full body screen protector for my HTC One. I had the Zagg full body protector on my Motorola Atrix and it was ok considering they would send me a new one every time the old one peeled off, but there was always lint collecting under the edges causing it to come off after a few weeks.
I came across this Spigen SGP clear case + screen protector on Amazon. I don't want a cheap looking loosely fitted case that doesn't snugly fit. Anyone have any experience with these on other phones or have any other suggestions?
SPIGEN SGP HTC One 2013 Case Slim [Ultra Thin Air] [Soft Clear] MATTE Hard Case Protection Cover + Clear Steinheil Screen Protector Film
I also want protection but something that still shows off the phone itself.
I have gone for a clear case - the poetic atmosphere.
In figured that if the phone drops, it will dent with the body protector whereas the case will be a little bit better.
I have not received my case yet, wouldn't mind if someone out there has had any experience with poetic vs spigen (forgotten the spelling, sorry) ?
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I'm trying to choose between a clear case + screen protector or just a full body screen protector for my HTC One. I had the Zagg full body protector on my Motorola Atrix and it was ok considering they would send me a new one every time the old one peeled off, but there was always lint collecting under the edges causing it to come off after a few weeks.
I came across this Spigen SGP clear case + screen protector on Amazon. I don't want a cheap looking loosely fitted case that doesn't snugly fit. Anyone have any experience with these on other phones or have any other suggestions?
SPIGEN SGP HTC One 2013 Case Slim [Ultra Thin Air] [Soft Clear] MATTE Hard Case Protection Cover + Clear Steinheil Screen Protector Film
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I originally bought the clear poetic atmosphere and borderline.....cancelled the atmosphere for seido active case with metal kickstand.
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The accessories section is where you need to go folks
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Thick glass protector such as nilikin glass protector 0.3mm...
Anyone use like this?
How is that? Does it fit well on the edge?
When you grip, does the case peel off protector's edge or not?
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hello
can you tell me whether you can use glass screen protectors e.g nillkin anti-explosion along with spigen neo hybrid with your n5??
You would have found the answer in the Nillkin thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48356522&postcount=91
It seems to according to that user.
Hello
As you might already know Spigen Neo Hybrid case is a case that lots of n5 owners use due to its slick and sophisticated designcool as well as its elite protection.In addition a glass screen protector can give absolute protection agianst scratches.
I would like you to share your opinion about which glass screen protector fits perfectly with this case.
I guess the answer is obvious – Spigen GLAS.t or GLAS.tR
Gnexlex said:
Hello
As you might already know Spigen Neo Hybrid case is a case that lots of n5 owners use due to its slick and sophisticated designcool as well as its elite protection.In addition a glass screen protector can give absolute protection agianst scratches.
I would like you to share your opinion about which glass screen protector fits perfectly with this case.
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I would guess that any glass sp will be fine. The Spigen cases have very little lip, so should not interfere with any glass sp, unless it is applied very off-center.
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So, after getting my anker glass protector all my cases push up on the glass making them unusable. are there any tpu cases that are more friendly to glass protectors? my diztronic case even pushes up on it which sucks because it was my favorite case since i bought my phone. currently using a cheap 0.3mm ebay case that doesn't push on the protector but was wondering what others have in combination with their glass protectors without having issues? Thanks
smirkis said:
So, after getting my anker glass protector all my cases push up on the glass making them unusable. are there any tpu cases that are more friendly to glass protectors? my diztronic case even pushes up on it which sucks because it was my favorite case since i bought my phone. currently using a cheap 0.3mm ebay case that doesn't push on the protector but was wondering what others have in combination with their glass protectors without having issues? Thanks
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I use diztronics tpu and speck candyshell with mine. Have no issues at all
I have the Nillkin Tempered Glass and use the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case. I have no issues with the case pushing up on the glass protector
Anker tempered glass with spigen neo hybrid. No issues at all.