Hello, as title suggests, I have an Otterbox Defender. Love it and do not want to switch cases. However, the original protector that came with the S10+ was just so plastic feeling. I would love tempered glass but I did go the expensive route and did Whitestone. Once it was applied, cured, and set for hours, I put my case on and bam, cracks from tension on the bottom and top of the phone.
DId a warranty claim and same thing on the replacement. Are there any GOOD glass protectors out there that work with the Otterbox Defender? Or I would even go with a highly recommended screen protector of any kind that feels "Good" and is able to work with the case.
Thanks guys.
Check Amazon, I saw a few on there. I got one of those glass hybrid screen protectors on my S10+ here with my otter box case and it works good with it. Not sure if I have the defender or the commuter case because I forgot what the box said.
There's also some Chinese made glass screen protectors out there that are decent and work with cases as I have one on my S10, but no otter box case on it.
I wish there were ones that didnt have black on the edges and around the cameras. stupid zagg. makes goodlock USELESS
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Just bought a GN and I've never used a screen protector before for my previous phones, only cases. What would you recommend based on your own experience?
I'm leaning toward screen protector because I don't want to have a clunky, huge abomination of a phone, but then again, I don't want to lose the glassy feeling of a naked screen...recommendations please? Thanks.
I use the regular Verizon ones. Work great, do the job just fine.
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Also, I use a speck case which has a thin profile and still protects very well.
i use a zagg screen protector and a cruzerlite tpu case, feels good in the hands n fingers
Better safe than sorry.
Check out the cruzerlite androidified a2 cases on amazon. They protect, they're cool, cheap and highly rated. There's a buy 2 get 1 free deal.
I also advise a screen protector because the galaxy nexus has no gorilla glass. People seem to like XO Skins because there is no "orange peel effect", it looks true to the screen, and it can heal itself if scratched. Of course, you will lose the glass feel(some say that xo skin has a slightly rubbery feel) but it's a small price to pay for a $400+ investment. Don't get the case fit because it doesn't cover the entire screen.
I've never really used screen protectors on any of my phones either and they still look like new. On my GNex, I only use a case. I just wipe the screen with a soft cloth once in a while to get fingerprints off.
I dont use a screen protector but somehow my screen has a scratch on it now about an inch long. Idk how it happened and have never scratched any other screens so i think a protector would be a worthy investment since the screen isnt gorilla glass. I sometimes put on a case (default verizon, really nice actually not too big) when i go out but just as often I leave it off because its so nice naked.
I have total body skin from Bestskinsever. From time to time I use my SGP ultra capsule, Mercury and Diztronic r3 with it.
Moonkae said:
I dont use a screen protector but somehow my screen has a scratch on it now about an inch long. Idk how it happened and have never scratched any other screens so i think a protector would be a worthy investment since the screen isnt gorilla glass. I sometimes put on a case (default verizon, really nice actually not too big) when i go out but just as often I leave it off because its so nice naked.
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Where is the scratch located?
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I just use a screen protector I got from Verizon. They waived my $30 upgrade fee if I bought it so I'm happy Case wise, I just bought a Cruzer Lite Androidified A2 High Gloss TPU Soft Gel Skin Case in green and it's shipping in tomorrow. I'm excited.
To be honest I prefer having a screen protector than a case..I've looked at the otter box and while it looks great it does add considerable bulk and they are pricey...in the other hand screen protectors are lightweight and inexpensive if you know which one to get. You can pick a
GEARMAXX screen protector for cheap...They sell on ebay and are high quality, lightweight and durable!
Hey guys,
About 3 weeks ago I ordered an XO Skins screen protector for my phone. I was looking for a good wet apply protector that was "case fit", which would allow me to continue using my Diztronic TPU case. After letting the protector sit on my night stand for over 2 weeks I finally decided to install it last night. The install went just fine. However, upon installing it and letting it dry over night, it became very obvious that this is definitely NOT the "case fit" version. The protector goes pretty much edge to edge all the way around the phone. Because of this I am very nervous to put my Diztronic TPU case back on in fear that it will lift the edges of the protector.
In an attempt to avoid getting a replacement screen protector, I want to see if anyone here successfully uses the Diztronic (or similar) TPU case, which wraps over the edges of the phone, with the edge to edge XO skins protector.
Link to protector:
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-.../samsung-galaxy-s-3-screen-protector-case-fit
Thanks for any feedback.
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On a side note, I should mention that I had this exact same thing happen when I ordered a "case fit" protector from XO skins for my Galaxy Nexus. They sent me the full coverage one. Luckily the case for my Nexus accommodated the full coverage version. Overall, I am not pleased with their inability to send the product I ordered from them 2 times in a row now.
sn0warmy said:
Hey guys,
About 3 weeks ago I ordered an XO Skins screen protector for my phone. I was looking for a good wet apply protector that was "case fit", which would allow me to continue using my Diztronic TPU case. After letting the protector sit on my night stand for over 2 weeks I finally decided to install it last night. The install went just fine. However, upon installing it and letting it dry over night, it became very obvious that this is definitely NOT the "case fit" version. The protector goes pretty much edge to edge all the way around the phone. Because of this I am very nervous to put my Diztronic TPU case back on in fear that it will lift the edges of the protector.
In an attempt to avoid getting a replacement screen protector, I want to see if anyone here successfully uses the Diztronic (or similar) TPU case, which wraps over the edges of the phone, with the edge to edge XO skins protector.
Link to protector:
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-.../samsung-galaxy-s-3-screen-protector-case-fit
Thanks for any feedback.
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On a side note, I should mention that I had this exact same thing happen when I ordered a "case fit" protector from XO skins for my Galaxy Nexus. They sent me the full coverage one. Luckily the case for my Nexus accommodated the full coverage version. Overall, I am not pleased with their inability to send the product I ordered from them 2 times in a row now.
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nope. i had the full xo skins on when i bought a diztronic. it peals the corners. sorry. cant really use any TPUs with full protectors like that.
one of the reasons i like the seidio active so much is that you get that nice protection around all the edges of the screen, but its not tight so it doesnt peal up full protectors.
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nope. i had the full xo skins on when i bought a diztronic. it peals the corners. sorry. cant really use any TPUs with full protectors like that.
one of the reasons i like the seidio active so much is that you get that nice protection around all the edges of the screen, but its not tight so it doesnt peal up full protectors.
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Damn. That's what I thought. I guess now I have to decide if I should request that they send the correct protector I ordered or just keep using my backup case (Spigen Modello) since it doesn't interfere with the protector.
is there such thing aside from the spigen curved one? i heard the spigen ones are garbage. i've used skinomi (they were all right, not as durable), they covered 95% of the screen. the zagg invisible shields were garbage, wasted 25$ and thought it covers the whole screen but it left a huge gap.
Try Tippin Screen protector.
tippin is where its at for full curved protectors.. just remember any case that wraps around the edge tightly is probably not compatible
Does this tippin cover as good if not better than SGP Curved Crystal? The reason I ask is the images on Amazon show that it does not cover the portion immediately above the ear speaker. I love the curved crystal except for the dents that won't disappear. Does the tippin have this problem? Thanks!
the tippin pretty much covers all. ear speaker, sensors+camera, and home button are cut out. if you press on it hard enough with your nail, itll leave a dent. will it go away eventually? dont know, probably not. i think the tippin scratches kind of easily. i noticed a small rainbow line. not sure if its a scratched screen protector or cracked glass. another thing about these screen protectors...you have a small margin for error for placement. i was ocd at first and wanted it on 100% perfect alignment. i tried the tape the side method. thought i had it on perfect, but nope. a small sliver didnt stick because it was on slightly to the left. took the whole thing off and could not put it on as good as before. i spent almost an hr, gave up and ended up with even worse alignment. so my advice is get it aligned the way you want it on the 1st try. since these were a ***** to apply, id like a screen protector thats between full and gapped coverage. but the clarity is good and i think it gets slightly less fingerprints than the naked screen.
aznblade said:
is there such thing aside from the spigen curved one? i heard the spigen ones are garbage. i've used skinomi (they were all right, not as durable), they covered 95% of the screen. the zagg invisible shields were garbage, wasted 25$ and thought it covers the whole screen but it left a huge gap.
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The Spigen is good. I would say they are far superior to the Skinomi ones.
I went this route. This is now in my top spot for screen protectors.
http://chrismchoi.blogspot.com/2013/03/seidio-vitreo.html
This is what I use. It covers the entire screen and is smooth. It also seems to repel fingerprints and is somewhat scratch resistent. Most people looking at my phone can't even tell there is a screen protector on it.
http://www.amazon.com/REALOOK-Prote...=1362606630&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s3+realook
Thanks for the recommendations guys. I really like the Sigen Curved Crystal but am annoyed with the dents. When new, it is barely noticeable at all. I really wish this were available in more durable finish. The Seidio glass screen protector looks really nice but will not work with my case (Element Eclipse)
I am assuming the Realook is almost the exact same as the SGP curved crystal. The cutouts look the same and the hardness rating is the same. Do you notice dents that don't go away? If I were to use my fingernail to type, the screen protector would become pitted all over.
j76ms said:
Thanks for the recommendations guys. I really like the Sigen Curved Crystal but am annoyed with the dents. When new, it is barely noticeable at all. I really wish this were available in more durable finish. The Seidio glass screen protector looks really nice but will not work with my case (Element Eclipse)
I am assuming the Realook is almost the exact same as the SGP curved crystal. The cutouts look the same and the hardness rating is the same. Do you notice dents that don't go away? If I were to use my fingernail to type, the screen protector would become pitted all over.
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I don't notice any dents, but I use swype as my keyboard of choice. Do you push hard when texting? I let my 4 and 6 year old use my phone often, and I still don't notice much wear. There are a couple of tiny scrathes on my screen protector, and they are only noticeable in direct light at certain angles. I have had the protector on for about 3 months. My old protector (Zagg HD) showed fingernail dents and nicks about a week after I put it on.
j76ms said:
Thanks for the recommendations guys. I really like the Sigen Curved Crystal but am annoyed with the dents. When new, it is barely noticeable at all. I really wish this were available in more durable finish. The Seidio glass screen protector looks really nice but will not work with my case (Element Eclipse)
I am assuming the Realook is almost the exact same as the SGP curved crystal. The cutouts look the same and the hardness rating is the same. Do you notice dents that don't go away? If I were to use my fingernail to type, the screen protector would become pitted all over.
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the realook 3d forming is essentially the same thin material as the SGP curved crystal. It does dent very easily, but I do find that the dents flatten out and get much better after a day or two. It's not self-healing by any means, but the depth of the dents actually decreases and becomes almost invisible to the eye if the original dent isn't very deep. But I would echo everyone's advice on this thread: these full screen protectors most certainly will not work with almost every tpu case. Any tight fitting case will push up the corners of the protector no matter what you do. I learned the hard way and had to throw out 3 of them. So the cheap ebay s-curve/s-line tpu cases, diztronic, and mercury cases will not work with these protectors unless you get very lucky with your placement. Though I have all these cases and none of them worked with the realook 3d forming screen protector
Jottle said:
the realook 3d forming is essentially the same thin material as the SGP curved crystal. It does dent very easily, but I do find that the dents flatten out and get much better after a day or two. It's not self-healing by any means, but the depth of the dents actually decreases and becomes almost invisible to the eye if the original dent isn't very deep. But I would echo everyone's advice on this thread: these full screen protectors most certainly will not work with almost every tpu case. Any tight fitting case will push up the corners of the protector no matter what you do. I learned the hard way and had to throw out 3 of them. So the cheap ebay s-curve/s-line tpu cases, diztronic, and mercury cases will not work with these protectors unless you get very lucky with your placement. Though I have all these cases and none of them worked with the realook 3d forming screen protector
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Thanks Jottle. I was thinking it is probably the same material as the curved crystal. I have found 3 cases that the full coverage works with: UAG, Eclipse Element and SGP Modello. I love the look of the full coverage with these cases but with the dents, I have to replace the protector about once every 2 months.
Jottle said:
the realook 3d forming is essentially the same thin material as the SGP curved crystal. It does dent very easily, but I do find that the dents flatten out and get much better after a day or two. It's not self-healing by any means, but the depth of the dents actually decreases and becomes almost invisible to the eye if the original dent isn't very deep. But I would echo everyone's advice on this thread: these full screen protectors most certainly will not work with almost every tpu case. Any tight fitting case will push up the corners of the protector no matter what you do. I learned the hard way and had to throw out 3 of them. So the cheap ebay s-curve/s-line tpu cases, diztronic, and mercury cases will not work with these protectors unless you get very lucky with your placement. Though I have all these cases and none of them worked with the realook 3d forming screen protector
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I am currently using the Seidio Surface case with my Realook screen protector. It works without any problems. I have also used the Rock Quicksand case and the Incipio Sylicriic without any issues.
Moozh1 said:
I am currently using the Seidio Surface case with my Realook screen protector. It works without any problems. I have also used the Rock Quicksand case and the Incipio Sylicriic without any issues.
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Just wanted to add that I've now tried the Tippin full coverage screen protectors as well. They are incompatible with my case as well. There are some tpu cases that will work with full coverage protectors. But the extremely tight ones that barely cover the corners will not.
Got myself a Google nexus 5 (used to use iPhone), does anyone can recommend me some gadget for nexus 5.
I absolutely love my cruzer lite bugdroid case. v Perfect in every way. Thin, durable, easy to put on, looks great, has a lip, and all ports are easily accesable. I can also tell you not to get the ismooth screen protectors. Mine has tons of scratches on it after a month of normal use.
I am currently using the Spigen Ultra Hybrid case, with a Spigen crystal screen protector. It protects well, and does not add much bulk.
Case: http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Japanese-Protector-Graphics-Anti-Scratch/dp/B00FJJ38HY (comes with crystal screen protector)
Screen protector: http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Protec...D6/ref=pd_bxgy_cps_text_y/183-3051436-7253342
BTW, the screen protector is plastic, but is smooth and applies well.
Thanks guys,
I think spigen case looks great (just bought it)! but for screen protector, I found there is brand called rhino shield, looks really awesome, have you guys heard this?
Personally I'm a fan of wet apply protectors. I have used Xtremeguard for a while. They seem to last forever as they are soft and seem akin to trying to scratch jello which just absorbs and reforms. The only difference i find is that they have an almost tacky feel. You become used to this quite quickly,IMO.
Personally i have always used spigens products their re-release of their glas line sp's work exactly like they shold have in the beginning. Case wise you cant go wrong with spigen imo, as for SP if you want dry apply it really depends on how much you want to spend and what you want from teh sp, i cant stand wet apply sps they have a tendency to give an orange peel effect and have a tacky almost rubbery feeling no where near as pleasant to use as the PET dry apply let alone the tempered glass (which feel as if you have nothing on the phone) ive not heard anything specifically about rhinoshield but take a look aroudn the forum and search around i rmr there being several threads talking about rhino shield, i dont recall what they were or what they said or id link you to em.
- cheers
I'm using the SGP crystal hard surface screen protector without using any case :good:
SGP or xtremeguard screen protectors.
Anyone here knows of a place that sells cases for the bs3 that come with a built in screen protector. Or even just a good shock protective case and plastic/gel screen protectors?
Im a bit of a clumsy fella and already dinged up the screen protector on the bs3. Would feel alot better not having the cheap plastic case that comes with the phone on it.
Even a good drop protective case and the normal screen protectors (not the tempered glass) seem to be impossible to find.
Ebay is the place u need to check
I bought 4 cases 3 glass protectors front and back from Ebay , already delivered and amaaaaaaxing