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Camera lens protector ideas

A lot of people have talked their fear of the camera lens becoming scratched.
It got me thinking. Would part of screen protector work? Would it affect the camera?
I remember having a Zagg InvisibleShield for an old iPod Nano (full body) and the circular cutout for the middle of the wheel was quite like a lens cover.
So, maybe someone could get something like this to market, if there was enough demand. With the right tools, it could be made by cutting holes in screen protectors.
I also saw this, which echoes my sentiments nicely.

Isn't the lens glass Gorilla Glass too? If it is Gorilla then no point having a shield.

thermalboyz said:
Isn't the lens glass Gorilla Glass too? If it is Gorilla then no point having a shield.
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why is it no point? try to rub some fine sand on the display and see how it looks then. keys would probably not hurt it nor knifes but some fuxing sand could give you pretty nice scratches. try it if you don't believe me.

aameerp said:
A lot of people have talked their fear of the camera lens becoming scratched.
It got me thinking. Would part of screen protector work? Would it affect the camera?
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I can understand your concern, but I definitely wouldn't put anything like a screen protector directly on the lens. Any kind of coating can cause serious degredation of image quality.

I wanted to know about this too, there are scratches on my DHD lens cover and I don't want to have it on my one x when it comes.
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A screen protector on the camera lens will most definitely degrade the photo- and video quality.

One reason I prefer pouches over cases.

i will be looking for a case that puts enough bulk on the back to block contact.

I originally posted this in the reviews thread, thought it was relevant repeating here:
Been trawling through the reviews all day. Even more excited now! Almost all concerns laid to rest except one: The protruding camera lens and it's ease of damage/scratches. One of my favourite sites (that always seen to match my opinions anyway) is Trustedreviews.com, and just finished going over their review, and seen something quite worrying that the reviewer doesn't pick up on. Check out the close up he has taken of the camera lens...
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Now it's not just me right? Those are scuffs on the rim and a couple of scratches and what certainly looks like a crack (it's even casting a shadow) on the lens? I am going to e-mail him to ask if he dropped it, but after seeing a demo video of it being in a tumble dryer for 8 hours, I would love to then see a picture of it's camera lens afterwards. Maybe a case is in order when I take this thing outside!
Full review can be found here: http://www.trustedreviews.com/htc-one-x_Mobile-Phone_review

wnp_79 said:
I originally posted this in the reviews thread, thought it was relevant repeating here:
Been trawling through the reviews all day. Even more excited now! Almost all concerns laid to rest except one: The protruding camera lens and it's ease of damage/scratches. One of my favourite sites (that always seen to match my opinions anyway) is Trustedreviews.com, and just finished going over their review, and seen something quite worrying that the reviewer doesn't pick up on. Check out the close up he has taken of the camera lens...
Now it's not just me right? Those are scuffs on the rim and a couple of scratches and what certainly looks like a crack (it's even casting a shadow) on the lens? I am going to e-mail him to ask if he dropped it, but after seeing a demo video of it being in a tumble dryer for 8 hours, I would love to then see a picture of it's camera lens afterwards. Maybe a case is in order when I take this thing outside!
Full review can be found here: http://www.trustedreviews.com/htc-one-x_Mobile-Phone_review
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Yea he dropped it. You can see on the casing in the top right corner also.
You don't have a camera that protrudes that much without it being damaged.
A pouch sounds like the best idea, a neoprene one.

Official pouch is leather with microfiber inside - should cover this problem well enough.
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yup pouch is the easy solution, when you take it out place it on the pouch instead of touching direci the surface

a bit of an expensive (not really if you think what you are covering) solution would be to get one of the screen protectors (clear one so it doesn't affect that much the results of the camera) and try to cut a piece to fit on the camera lens, if possible...

exotikos said:
a bit of an expensive (not really if you think what you are covering) solution would be to get one of the screen protectors (clear one so it doesn't affect that much the results of the camera) and try to cut a piece to fit on the camera lens, if possible...
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Kind of (entirely) defeats the purpose of putting decent optics in the phone if you're going to stick plastic over the top of it.

hopscotchjunkie said:
Kind of (entirely) defeats the purpose of putting decent optics in the phone if you're going to stick plastic over the top of it.
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Scratching it isn't any better, I guess.
I've got some small scratches too (already), but I've been extremely careful with the device.

Gibeon said:
Scratching it isn't any better, I guess.
I've got some small scratches too (already), but I've been extremely careful with the device.
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On your One X??
that sucks......well, you cant have a camera lens like that without it scratching honestly.
Best to get a pouch or a case that does something to prevent it from being scratched.
And putting a protector on the lens is not a good idea. Degrades photo quality quite a lot

If only there were a way someone could make one that's removable as needed, a la old school cameras, one that would click onto the outer rim and just relax there.
EDIT:
http://www.amazon.com/Cell-Phone-Camera-Lens-Protector/dp/B004GZSXQI
It's a bit obnoxious... but for those to whom it matters, it wouldn't be a horrid idea.

x3phyr said:
If only there were a way someone could make one that's removable as needed, a la old school cameras, one that would click onto the outer rim and just relax there.
EDIT:
http://www.amazon.com/Cell-Phone-Camera-Lens-Protector/dp/B004GZSXQI
It's a bit obnoxious... but for those to whom it matters, it wouldn't be a horrid idea.
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Something like that, but with a smooth surface and better tapered onto the body, would be ideal. Just a mill or two more height than the lens cover glass would be enough... Question is, would that be enough to prevent the speaker dock working?

Something similar to the Case Mate Barely There case I had for the Desire HD would do the trick. The Desire HD lense also stuck out, but it was indented slightly by a raised metal rim, unlike the HTC One X which is completely flat. Even this slight indentation prevented the lense from being scrathed when putting the phone down.
The case was very thin and slight so hopefully Case Mate will be coming out with something similar for the HTC One X, but until it is available I'm going to get an official pouch as I'm terrified not only of scrathing the lense, but even the coating on the back of the housing which seems incredibly soft

chrisjcks said:
Official pouch is leather with microfiber inside - should cover this problem well enough.
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I have this and feels like a good quality products. Just waiting for my phone to put it in now. Thick enough to protect against drops but small enough not to add too much additional bulk to the phone. Plus the fact it polishes the screen is great.

Review: iFeel Tempered Glass Protector

Today I received a package from Korea with iFeel screen protector. After unpacking, I saw a envelope green and white box with a photo iFeel Galaxy s3 and specification of tempered glass iFeel and the manufacturer's website (all in Korean) - www.ifeelglass.com .
At the front of the packaging has been specified specification:
a) Mighty screen protection (10H)
b) Screen crack prevention
c) Shatter-proof
d) Anti-scratch
e) Anti-Firgerprint
f) anti-bacterial surface
g) Secured durability
h) EAsy attachment with self-air-bubble-removal
i) Ultra-clear High definition
j) Perfect Performance of Touch Screen
(So ​​says the packaging is that the glass is also resistant to acids, alkalis and temperature fluctuations). I did not wait for anything, and immediately sat down to check what is inside. Packaging of the two parties was covered with hologram seal manufacturer. When opened in the inside can be found:
a) iFeel glass packed with extra packaging, in which so much was quick installation guide.
b) small book manual
c) small microfiber cloth
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After opening the package I took out my iFeel glass, which at first glance seemed to be quite thick and tight stiff. After a while I noticed that it is not so rigid as it seems. They can be slightly bent in different directions. I immediately noticed that the glass with a white frame (the ordered) does not cover the entire front of the phone and the cover a little more than my earlier part of the film's simple Puro. All holes (home button, sensors, front camera and light, and cut the letter "Samsung") have been precisely cut. I started the installation. That's what I always do when applying foil and other such things on the phone's screen is good infusions bathroom. In the steamy room dust particles do not "fly" to prevent build-up of dust particles on the screen (if formed micro-bubbles, etc.).
After misting the room I took off my previous film, I cleaned screen carefully and thoroughly with a cloth and installed the glass.
I can not remember when the last time I was able to easily put the film on the screen. The whole took a few seconds and a single air bubble dust or pollen. After applying I tighten glass with cloth that was included.
All very well be imposed. All holes are perfectly matched, nothing was hidden (like the pictures). After removing the protective film has a whole was not so thick. After application can be seen that the glass is thicker than the film (although it is just to protect). It looks very nice, nicely, only the home button is slightly recessed (industry purchase aluminum sticker case) but can easily push it. Sticker available on eBay for $ 5 should completely resolve the problem. Before buying, I read on the forums that the glass is almost identical (according to some people suspect the same factory) as the version of SGP tempered glass, which is also produced in Korea. People complained that the use of glass SGP is often a problem of sensitivity. Due to the layer of adhesive only on the edges of the sensitivity of the screen
deteriorated and many people gave up the security because of the comfort.
With glass iFeel not noticed this problem. When the screen goes to a finger as if the glass was not there. There are no problems with sensitivity, everything comes naturally, text messages you write very well. I'll report after a few days of use. Compared to the previous film, which I can see some significant improvement in terms of use.There is much less fingerprints as on a normal film, and above all, do not leave "rainbow effect" that occurs when standard films. For this one swipe with a cloth, and the whole is perfectly clean, as new sheet of glass. In the normal film you need a little work to a whole was clean. The same transparency seems to me like the film better. The screen looks the same as the SGS3 without film and slides.
In summary - for the very beginning I was happy with my purchase. I approached the glass skeptical because of the reviews of the similar product of SGP, but watching the interesting movie on Youtube I decided to buy one piece of iFeel. A significant improvement with respect to the film normal at the expense of slightly greater thickness (0.4-0.6 mm). My family members at first glance, did not notice that it is glass on display. When the phone is inserted into Slim Cover Case Samsung it looks very nicely. You can only purchase a sticker on the "home" button - not everyone has to like the feeling of touch without sticker. If a glass will proof his parameters like on Youtube, I can be considered as one of the best accessories for your phone.
Links:
www.screenprotector.kr
ebay - blue version -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...389143?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4abc479a97
ebay - white version -> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...445800?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4abc4877e8
home button sticker ->
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Colorful-Al...501&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=3&sd=320986389143&
http://www.zoarah.com/other-accessories/

I'll wait for your update as far as sensitivity issues... looks promising though
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How about the proximity sensor? Any problems with that?
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No problems with proximity sensor. It works very good.

darkkain said:
No problems with proximity sensor. It works very good.
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Nice! Thanks for the quick reply! Gonna have to get this then!
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Any link for order? it seams that web page is under construction or it is down...
@edit I found it on another subtopics....

I added links to first post.

Great review! Looks promising but looks so much alike SGP glas, and I'm afraid sensitivity issue might still exists depending on users. Before I make final decision I'll wait for some more customer reviews. Keep us updated op, ty!
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Thanks for the review. I would like to know where to get that little sticker for the home button, can someone provide a link, not sure what to search on.
Thanks

I had the SGP tempered glass on my Note and it was pretty nice, but since the S3 has a raised button I think I will have to pass on this one...

Hopefully someone managed to order the "fully clear" one, I dislike the super-imposed capacitive keys

@op
thanks for the review, there is a few question I need to ask, can you confirm the colour part, is the paint work on the top of the glass or the bottom, I asked because I want a all clear one, and this is not available.
You did mention that the glass is acid resistant, so I was thinking of using some acid of some sort to remove the colour part, may be thinner.
that if the the info is true and add adhesive for full coverage.
If it turns out bad it's only USD 30 or something wasted, still considering this, sgp or xgear for this mod.
can anyone also confirm the paint work is on the top/bottom on the xgear or sgp.
thanks

kms108 said:
@op
thanks for the review, there is a few question I need to ask, can you confirm the colour part, is the paint work on the top of the glass or the bottom, I asked because I want a all clear one, and this is not available.
You did mention that the glass is acid resistant, so I was thinking of using some acid of some sort to remove the colour part, may be thinner.
that if the the info is true and add adhesive for full coverage.
If it turns out bad it's only USD 30 or something wasted, still considering this, sgp or xgear for this mod.
can anyone also confirm the paint work is on the top/bottom on the xgear or sgp.
thanks
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Bottom on the SGP.

kms108 said:
@op
You did mention that the glass is acid resistant, so I was thinking of using some acid of some sort to remove the colour part, may be thinner.
that if the the info is true and add adhesive for full coverage.
thanks
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I checked it and it's like the white fabric is inside the glass. But I'm not sure for 100% because I have already intalled it.

darkkain said:
I checked it and it's like the white fabric is inside the glass. It's special manufacturing process.
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so it's not on the underside, but inside sandwiched in between.
thanks

kms108 said:
@op
thanks for the review, there is a few question I need to ask, can you confirm the colour part, is the paint work on the top of the glass or the bottom, I asked because I want a all clear one, and this is not available.
You did mention that the glass is acid resistant, so I was thinking of using some acid of some sort to remove the colour part, may be thinner.
that if the the info is true and add adhesive for full coverage.
If it turns out bad it's only USD 30 or something wasted, still considering this, sgp or xgear for this mod.
can anyone also confirm the paint work is on the top/bottom on the xgear or sgp.
thanks
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Xgear has paint at the bottom, but if you remove paint you lose adhesive as well.
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zen0s said:
Xgear has paint at the bottom, but if you remove paint you lose adhesive as well.
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i'm sure i'll find some adhesive made for these from china.
thanks.

reapur said:
Thanks for the review. I would like to know where to get that little sticker for the home button, can someone provide a link, not sure what to search on.
Thanks
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I added link to stickers to the first post.

jasvncnt1 said:
Yes Dad.
OP Thanks for taking the time to do the review. Think Ill pick one up now and try it out.
damn..forgot to quote the entire first post..
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Lol what a c___k head lol
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darkkain said:
I added link to stickers to the first post.
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you can also add this link, these buttons are the same size of the S3, the other one's you listed are little smaller.
http://www.zoarah.com/other-accessories/

GLASSZONE Glass Screen Protector & Aluminum Home Buttton REVIEW [PIX]

I ordered the new Yellow Glasszone Glass Screen Protector and an Aluminum home button sticker.
GlassZone came from Korea in around 8 Days not bad! From here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOT-Deal-LC...738&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=190732428935&
The home button cover came from Honk Kong in around 7 Business days! Not bad at all from here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/16087807105...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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The button adds much needed pop and allows for better home button response!
Home button is made of good materials.
Home button helps with the small gap the glass makes.
Glass is better than plastic
Glass has a nice fit
Glass is very sturdy feeling
Glass has great INDOOR viewing angles
Glass has nice touch response no lag
Glass is THIN!
Glass works with my Otterbox Defender Case!
CONS:
None with button love it
Glass came in yellow but did NOT mention it had Sparkly flakes in it (photos don't really show it because camera sucked).
Glass does have some horizontal pattern only visible in bright light from manufacturing.
Overall Impression:
I like the fit and finish of the glass and love the button. Shipping was fast. The cons are that the glass is sparkly but the advert was mostly KOREAN. So maybe my bad. Not sure if all colors are like that but YELLOW is. SUPER clean screen only time you see the sort of manufacturing cross hatch pattern is in SUPER BRIGHT almost blinding sun. I can live with it. Indoors it looks good but still hate the sparkles lol. I will live with it.
I will probably get the Glass.t screen next and compare.
Overall price and shipping was good. Quality is good on both minus some taste issues with colors.
Hope you enjoyed this review!:good:

is it possible for you to retake pictures of the phone without the case so I can see the edges? the picture is so out of focus that it's hard to tell how big/small the gap is from the edge.

mputtr said:
is it possible for you to retake pictures of the phone without the case so I can see the edges? the picture is so out of focus that it's hard to tell how big/small the gap is from the edge.
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Camera is super crummy. Maybe later tonight I will borrow my GF's iFail and retry.

your camera just wasn't focused. Not sure how old your camera is, but there should be some sort of autofocus or halfpress to force a focus attempt.
Hopefully that helps.
EDIT: fixed a stupid homonym fail on my part.

mputtr said:
is it possible for you to retake pictures of the phone without the case so I can see the edges? the picture is so out of focus that it's hard to tell how big/small the gap is from the edge.
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The gap is around .01-.05 mm theres another thread about the glasszone and the op has pics and my pics should be in that thread too
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Edit: found it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1875717
The op in that threAd has black and I have pics of my yellow one. Ill post pics of my lime one if you need

looks sweet. Now i just have to try and decipher the korean to see what kind of red is in that auction.. and if it's some sort of pinkish red or actual scarlet/deep red.

Thanks for the review, the yellow does look good and stands out quite well, I think all the glasszone are glittered.

Hey just curious is proximity sensor area cutout or just not painted?
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I ordered the same one in white about 2 weeks ago, how long did it take to come in?
I now have the SGP on and I think it's a little too thick for my Defender case, it doesn't really "snap" together like it did with the plastic, stock protector.

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Hey just curious is proximity sensor area cutout or just not painted?
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It is clear glass and not a cut out I really like it. It is starting to grow on me. :laugh:

KeithSr said:
I ordered the same one in white about 2 weeks ago, how long did it take to come in?
I now have the SGP on and I think it's a little too thick for my Defender case, it doesn't really "snap" together like it did with the plastic, stock protector.
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Yea I removed the stock screen protector from my otterbox and the Glasszone fits perfect. It took me like 8 business days to arrive and the seller was really helpful had a tracking number and a personalized not that was really cool. Recommend the sellers of both products. :good:

Is the colour paint work on the underside of the glass, also can you update the photo''s with some close up to show the edge coverage on all four sides.
thanks

kms108 said:
Is the colour paint work on the underside of the glass, also can you update the photo''s with some close up to show the edge coverage on all four sides.
thanks
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The paint is good quality and is under the glass. It looks and feels like it was the original screen! I love it. I forget it is on top of my current screen. I will update photos later tonight when I have a better camera.

SpyFi said:
It is clear glass and not a cut out I really like it. It is starting to grow on me. :laugh:
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You don't have any proximity sensor issue? Xgear's spectre is like that and many people are having that issue.
Would you mind downloading "proximity sensor finder" on play store? And check if it's detecting with glasszone on? Also try in pitch black environment.
Thanks in advance
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Do these just sit on top or is there adhesive?
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zen0s said:
You don't have any proximity sensor issue? Xgear's spectre is like that and many people are having that issue.
Would you mind downloading "proximity sensor finder" on play store? And check if it's detecting with glasszone on? Also try in pitch black environment.
Thanks in advance
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No issues what so ever. Tested it with my hand by covering it during a call. I own a cell phone repair shop so I am VERY familiar with issues related to proximity sensors. I even went in the bright sun and it had no issue.
The screen has adhesive that is not too gummy and can be cleanly removed without having to pry too hard or leave residue. The adhesive covers all the colored areas to keep dust out and a snug fit.
Proximity sensor with no light black room.
NO HAND COVERING IT:
WITH HAND COVERING:

How does this compare with the SGP glas offering? They seem to get good reviews?
Thanks

I couldn't get used to not being able to pull down the notification bar, and having the back button work after hitting it 3 or 4 times with the SGP.
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SpyFi said:
No issues what so ever. Tested it with my hand by covering it during a call. I own a cell phone repair shop so I am VERY familiar with issues related to proximity sensors. I even went in the bright sun and it had no issue.
The screen has adhesive that is not too gummy and can be cleanly removed without having to pry too hard or leave residue. The adhesive covers all the colored areas to keep dust out and a snug fit.
Proximity sensor with no light black room.
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Cool thanks you so much for the reply.
I just noticed something, on my proximity sensor it says 8.0mm max distance, but on yours I see 5.0mm? Maybe not all S3 are calibrated the same? Could this be the reason why I had proximity sensor issue with xgear spectre? Very strange :/
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SpyFi said:
I ordered the new Yellow Glasszone Glass Screen Protector and an Aluminum home button sticker.
GlassZone came from Korea in around 8 Days not bad! From here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOT-Deal-LC...738&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=190732428935&
The home button cover came from Honk Kong in around 7 Business days! Not bad at all from here: http://www.ebay.com/itm/16087807105...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Pictures:
PROS:
The button adds much needed pop and allows for better home button response!
Home button is made of good materials.
Home button helps with the small gap the glass makes.
Glass is better than plastic
Glass has a nice fit
Glass is very sturdy feeling
Glass has great INDOOR viewing angles
Glass has nice touch response no lag
Glass is THIN!
Glass works with my Otterbox Defender Case!
CONS:
None with button love it
Glass came in yellow but did NOT mention it had Sparkly flakes in it (photos don't really show it because camera sucked).
Glass does have some horizontal pattern only visible in bright light from manufacturing.
Overall Impression:
I like the fit and finish of the glass and love the button. Shipping was fast. The cons are that the glass is sparkly but the advert was mostly KOREAN. So maybe my bad. Not sure if all colors are like that but YELLOW is. SUPER clean screen only time you see the sort of manufacturing cross hatch pattern is in SUPER BRIGHT almost blinding sun. I can live with it. Indoors it looks good but still hate the sparkles lol. I will live with it.
I will probably get the Glass.t screen next and compare.
Overall price and shipping was good. Quality is good on both minus some taste issues with colors.
Hope you enjoyed this review!:good:
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great review.
i'd love to buy this, the yellow looks great on the phone..but not sure about the sparkly flakes for a guy tho..lol

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Seidio's VITREO™ is a tempered glass material that utilizes advanced technology to shield and protect your Samsung Galaxy S III's screen. Made from a high grade glass with a 9H hardness rating, VITREO™ is shatterproof, allowing it to absorb impact and prevent damage from occurring to your screen. The VITREO™ surface feels just like the device's screen without interfering with touch sensitivity or optical clarity while giving you an extraordinary level of protection. The design and lightweight material will provide peace of mind no matter what comes in contact with your device.
- High grade tempered glass with a 9H hardness rating prevents damage in the event of scratches and abrasions
- Tapered (rounded) edges provide a premium and more aesthetically enhanced profile for your device
- Engineered to reinforce the strength of the critical points of impact which results in prolonged durability
- Oleophobic coating resists marks and smudges with advanced technology that reduces the appearance of fingerprints
- Full panel protects the entire screen without leaving any portion exposed
- Promotes touch sensitivity and enhances optical clarity
- Easy installation without bubbling and lifting
- Only 0.55mm (0.02in) thin
Contains:
- VITREO™ Screen Guard
- Microfiber Cloth
- Alcohol Wipe
- Plastic Pick
- 4 Home Button Stickers
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I have preordered, and shall review as soon as it comes in.

wow wow wow $40....

scarrmrcc said:
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPTSSGS3-BK
I have preordered, and shall review as soon as it comes in.
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would love your feedback after a couple days/weeks use as the spigen version has poor feedback regarding the touch response... I def want one, but i need my devices responsivness

crazaytalent said:
would love your feedback after a couple days/weeks use as the spigen version has poor feedback regarding the touch response... I def want one, but i need my devices responsivness
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I just got mine today and from initial impressions, touch responsiveness appears to be completely unaffected.
And the oliophobic coating seems almost magical at dealing with my fingerprints.
Need to figure out something about the home button though. This thing is quite thick for a protector and makes the home button hard to press. Seidio includes stickers to put on it (2 pairs of clear and translucent blue), but they're transparent/translucent and apply a funky cylindrical magnification effect to the brushed metal look of the button which looks really weird and unattractive IMO, so I'm looking for an opaque option.

Bro, still no touch sensitivity issues? Seriously considering this glass screen protector as Spigen has discontinued their version (and they never made a blue one. -__- )

Does this interfere with putting a case on the phone? I have a puregear dualtek that I'm not gettin rid of, I'd hate to buy this and find out I need to choose one or the other.

offgrey said:
Bro, still no touch sensitivity issues? Seriously considering this glass screen protector as Spigen has discontinued their version (and they never made a blue one. -__- )
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I do have small issues with swipes being mistaken for taps (especially with vertical scrolling), but I had that problem before with no protector and I'm unsure if this has made it worse at all.
Though as for blue, you're SOL here too. You only get black or white.
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Does this interfere with putting a case on the phone? I have a puregear dualtek that I'm not gettin rid of, I'd hate to buy this and find out I need to choose one or the other.
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The protector stops ~3mm from the edge of the phone (and in from that is ~1mm of slight tapering). This is sufficient clearance for their active cases (plastic over silicone, like the otterbox commuter line), but they explicitly state it's not compatible with their Surface (just plastic), Innocell (their battery case), and Convert (like an active around the innocell case) cases.
I'm honestly not sure whether your case would fit or not. I could give you some pictures of what this looks like on mine when I have another camera available this weekend.

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I do have small issues with swipes being mistaken for taps (especially with vertical scrolling), but I had that problem before with no protector and I'm unsure if this has made it worse at all.
Though as for blue, you're SOL here too. You only get black or white.
The protector stops ~3mm from the edge of the phone (and in from that is ~1mm of slight tapering). This is sufficient clearance for their active cases (plastic over silicone, like the otterbox commuter line), but they explicitly state it's not compatible with their Surface (just plastic), Innocell (their battery case), and Convert (like an active around the innocell case) cases.
I'm honestly not sure whether your case would fit or not. I could give you some pictures of what this looks like on mine when I have another camera available this weekend.
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I know they only make black and white with this, but at least I get the choice of a dark glass screen protector with this brand as opposed to Spigen's white only and Spectre's proximity, weird manufacturing pattern on glass problems.
In any case I'll wait for one of the big youtube reviewers to get this glass protector... If they ever will.

Got mine a few days ago when I get around to peeling off my Spigen ill update you guys
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I got mine yesterday. I don't notice any difference in sensitivity.
I do notice that it is really heavy. You will need a case with this because it is extremly ugly without a case. The fit is still too small for the screen. You can use a hybrid 2 piece case like the Musubo retro. You will hate having it with the UAG case or anything like that. It will fit but there will be a gap that just looks silly.
The sticker for the home button really cheap.
I purchased mine from Amazon and its going back. Gotta love Amazon.

Got mine today.
Hi Y´all!
Just installed it about 20 minutes ago.
Black was on back order so i ordered the white one.
Thought it would make an interesting contrast to the blue phone & case.
Now - not so sure but it´s too late.
Installation: Hmm - Not as easy as it sounds. At least not to me.
Lined it up with front speaker & home button first.
Problem arose the last couple of millimeters before the actual "contact" with the screen because there weren´t room to get a grab of the edges any more.
It ended up being about 3/10´th of a millimeter off centered at the home button
Won´t correct though. got a clean fit.
In use: Really slick surface. No fingerprints either
Sensitivity takes a hit No two ways around it.
Not much mind you. Subjectively i´d say about 95 % retained.
Is it a problem. Well -- non time critical use is fine - most of the time. Typing is a bit slower.
Temple run 2: Forget it. Just won´t work when one missed gesture is one too many.
I´ll leave it on for a while. Maybe screen sensitivity can be adjusted somhow.
Will post question in Q&A section. Search didn´t reveal anything.
As it is... well ... Close - very close.. but no cigar.
Honestly won´t reccommend it.
I can live with the slightly off alignment. But the sensitivity :crying: Rats - had such high hopes.
Regards
ELO

Everyone still happy with this. Seem to be many complaints on Amazon and want to pull the trigger.
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Casing for just top and bottom *new idea for minimal protection *

anyone know where i can get something like this below. just cover the top and bottom
but better still transparent. i intend to cover the back and sides with a skin
so i need just the top and bottom so that it gives adequate protection and raise the screen edges by top and bottom instead of side
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That is from the HTC double dip case... Buy the case and you get those.
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ECEXCURSION said:
That is from the HTC double dip case... Buy the case and you get those.
Sent from my HTC One
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ye si am aware, but it wont stick right?

Magpir said:
ye si am aware, but it wont stick right?
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Dunno. I don't own one.
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ECEXCURSION said:
Dunno. I don't own one.
Sent from my HTC One
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I have the case, and no. It will not stay in place if you only use the top and bottom piece.

Magpir said:
ye si am aware, but it wont stick right?
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No it won't. That's probably why such a case does not exist. Wouldn't this look really weird? Even if transparent?
Your best bet is a bumper case
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Go and Buy the Zagg invisible Skin, insert Double Dip Top and Bottom pieces. Done.
Just tested it on my phone and it stays in place.

solracarevir said:
Go and Buy the Zagg invisible Skin, insert Double Dip Top and Bottom pieces. Done.
Just tested it on my phone and it stays in place.
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Do u have any pictures to show . Thanks need the pictures

It probably looks ridiculous and feels awkward. Bottom and top larger than the mid section, and color would add to the odd nature of it. Just get back and side skins from zagg and a glass screen protector like the Glas.T or Glas.Tr. Won't look ridiculous that way and you can keep the smooth glass surface that everyone loves.

xXxG0dzRAgexXx said:
It probably looks ridiculous and feels awkward. Bottom and top larger than the mid section, and color would add to the odd nature of it. Just get back and side skins from zagg and a glass screen protector like the Glas.T or Glas.Tr. Won't look ridiculous that way and you can keep the smooth glass surface that everyone loves.
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Well someone here says it's working well

Magpir said:
Well someone here says it's working well
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It probably works well at achieving the goal you want but to me, the feeling it would give off with the top and bottom being larger than the midsection and the odd coloring would be too much of a lose compared to the gain. It seems like you just want to use them to keep the screen from getting scratched which is why I think getting a Glas.T or Glas.Tr is better as you don't have any lose besides the thickness of the protector which isn't too think. Still a lot thinner than the bottom and top portion pieces of the case. Also if anything isn't flat with the surface, and the One bumps in to it, it can still get scratched even with the bottom and top part of that case. Currently I've had my One for about 6 weeks and not a scratch yet on the screen. Gorilla glass is strong, and I don't plan on selling this phone ever so a scratch on it wouldn't bother me as long as i can't see it easily.

xXxG0dzRAgexXx said:
It probably works well at achieving the goal you want but to me, the feeling it would give off with the top and bottom being larger than the midsection and the odd coloring would be too much of a lose compared to the gain. It seems like you just want to use them to keep the screen from getting scratched which is why I think getting a Glas.T or Glas.Tr is better as you don't have any lose besides the thickness of the protector which isn't too think. Still a lot thinner than the bottom and top portion pieces of the case. Also if anything isn't flat with the surface, and the One bumps in to it, it can still get scratched even with the bottom and top part of that case. Currently I've had my One for about 6 weeks and not a scratch yet on the screen. Gorilla glass is strong, and I don't plan on selling this phone ever so a scratch on it wouldn't bother me as long as i can't see it easily.
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So it's better to use a skin guard for the body and the glas.t for screen ?
Will the glas t protect the screen from being cracked?

Magpir said:
So it's better to use a skin guard for the body and the glas.t for screen ?
Will the glas t protect the screen from being cracked?
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I Think so personally. Spigen claims that the screen shield will absorb the impact and only the shield will shatter which sounds about right to me. But im sure if it got hit hard enough on the side part or on the top, that the impact and pressure will cause the screen itself to break, but thats unlikely to happen because it would need an extremely hard impact on the side/top for that to happen, not caused by dropping it or anything like that. But if it were to fall on a rock or something like that outside, the protector will be the only thing that would shatter. Unless that also had an extremely impact but that would probably only happen if it were thrown and hit a surface or someone intentionally smashes it with a hammer.

Screen protectors can keep your screen from getting scratches. Scratches compromise the integrity of your screen, which can increase the likelihood of it shattering when dropped. I don't think screen protectors can actually help dissipate the force though.
If you're looking for impact protection, you'll want to protect the corners of your phone...that means at least a good bumper case
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finalhit said:
Screen protectors can keep your screen from getting scratches. Scratches compromise the integrity of your screen, which can increase the likelihood of it shattering when dropped. I don't think screen protectors can actually help dissipate the force though.
If you're looking for impact protection, you'll want to protect the corners of your phone...that means at least a good bumper case
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well actually i can do what i want by using any cheap generic tpu case and cut out to what i want ,
then just slot in at the top and bottom , the rest cut off, but it will not cover the entire grills will leave the front part open
my idea is something like this :
but just the sides have to removed

Magpir said:
Do u have any pictures to show . Thanks need the pictures
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I'll Snap some in a few hours, don't have any camera accessible right now

all right thanks....waiting for the pics.....

Waiting for the pics

Sorry for the horrible picture quality. I didn't had accessible my Camera so i had to take the pics with my webcam.

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Sorry for the horrible picture quality. I didn't had accessible my Camera so i had to take the pics with my webcam.
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appreciate the pictures but the bottom seems to be slipping off in the first pic?