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So what do people recommend as the best screen protectors to choose from for the MT4G?
I know everyone has their own opinions on them, but I'm hoping people can post their pros/cons and we can help us all narrow down the choice to a few.
Thanks!
the phantom skinz screen protector! pros: clear, nice feel, covers the whole front. cons: none if installed correctly.
I like the Reallook one. Clear, durable and feels like the glass.
I had the realook and phantom skinz. I settled on phantom skinz. I have the full body matte, plus clear phantom skinz. (Don't install the matte screen protector from PS).
Realook is very good with clear BUT the only thing that sucks is that you get ALOT of oils/fingerprints, etc on it. Easy install and easy clean with soap/water.
Phantom skinz gets oil on the screen too, but not as much. Screen surface is alittle "gummy". (Orange peel is very little to non existant). Watch out as the adhesive backing will attract lint (during installation) and you WILL not be able to get that off. PS also has lifetime warranty = unlimited screen protector replacements. (got the whole kit for $12 during 50% off cyber monday).
Don't bother getting invisible shield, they suck and give you orange peel, and it's thick.
@Jaylito,
Did you notice any kind of cloudiness after you cleaned your screen with alchol/towel? (assuming you've cleaned your screen with alcohol/water) For some reason, mine clouded up on the top.
yeah I have. I guess it's normal tho. goes away if u keep rubbing the screen back & fourth with ur thumb. guess since the material... if it gets wet, it'll cloud a bit cause the moisture seeps thru the inside but it'll dry out bro.
guess I have to do more rubbing then cause it's still cloudy...
oh well....
I tried PhantomSkinz and that was a pain to put on (w/ water and soap), Realook was easy and it didn't peel at the edges.
Zagg Invisishield. Lifetime Warranty.
realook, hands down.
pros: crystal clear, feels like the glass itself, easy to clean, easy to apply, easy to reapply.
cons: a little expensive ($10 for 2, but its totally worth it)
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I tried PhantomSkinz and that was a pain to put on (w/ water and soap), Realook was easy and it didn't peel at the edges.
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Weird... for me, PS was MUCH EASIER than realook.
PS allows movement up/down/left/right with ease, and then you just squeeze out water.
For realook, it sucked to align the edges cause you can't move the film once you've "stickered" it on. Then you have to peel it back off and realign, causing lint (in my case) to adhere, and then I have to clean it again.
For me the realook was the best by far. I tried a couple of the wet app kind like invisishield and clear freak on the 4 mt4gs that I had and the realook was the best. I agree its a pain to put on, especially if you have animals because of dust and hair, but if you apply it in the bathroom after letting it steam up from the shower, I've found I can get it on without too much dust or hair falling on the screen. Also, get some extra scotch tape and place it on the front of the realook screen to keep your fingers off the adhesive side while applying it. Another nice thing is that each protector comes with two dots to apply to the camera lens in the back.
The only bad thing is that I think the realook attracts fingerprint grease worse than the wet app kind.
I have a zagg on my nexus s mostly because its all that's out right now and will put a realook on as soon as they are available.
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The Boxwave screen protectores look pretty good too, though I've never tried one myself.
Ghost Armor. Just added it today on my 4G n its cut to fit perfectly, including the sensors n camera. FEELS like the real glass n doesn't take away from the display like the ones Tmo sales. Avoid those *****es like the plague.
I used Zagg for my Nexus S.
I get generic ones from a guy named lcd-protectors on ebay, 5 for $3.50. They're the stiff kind with two protective layers that you peel off, one before you apply and one after. I'm too cheap to pay more.
i just ordered a full body cover kit from stealthguards.com
choosing the clear type and none of the colored ones, it was $2.85 (full body protection, just pay shipping)
$2.85 sure beats dishing out $25 for zagg which is the same crap.
What do you need a screen protector for? I haven't used a screen protector since I bought the G1 at launch, and I've never had a screen scratch. Keys in my pockets, etc. Never been a problem. These screens are incredibly scratch resistant.
I love these screen protectors that I bought on Amazon. Perfect on the first try with no bubbles! Check it out here: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004E49TEG/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1294786757&sr=8-1:
BoxWare screen protector is well IDK how to rate it as it is just regular. What I did not like about it was it does "NOT" fully cover the screen as you have little gap very small which bugs me as I am neat. The feeling right now is artificial as I can tell it is there maybe cuz its still new as I applied it just 2hours ago. So lets wait and see how it turns out in long run.
I grabbed a Reallook screen protector off of amazon:
Pros: The feel and clarity are great
Cons: The cut. It has a cutout for the FFC and leaves a fair bit of space on all sides (as a result it's easy to get on) but it's really short on all sides in my opinion.
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What do you need a screen protector for? I haven't used a screen protector since I bought the G1 at launch, and I've never had a screen scratch. Keys in my pockets, etc. Never been a problem. These screens are incredibly scratch resistant.
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Tell that to the scratch in my screen that I got the first day of having the phone... yeah, needless to say, I have a screen protector now and its helped a lot.
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Hello guys,
I've tried the SGP plastic screens, the SGP Glas, as well as a few generic screen protectors.
I have been using the Glas for the longest time, very happy with it until dust seeped in beneath the Glas, and it bothered me so much that I took it off today. The Glas was great because it was easy to wipe of the oils, one or two wipes with my shirt or pants (trousers) and my Glas is free of smudges.
Now that I have put a plastic screen protector on, I find it very hard to remove the oil smudges even after multiple wipes with a cotton fabric.
Just wondering if you guys have any suggestions, thank you!
even i am looking for something like this. Please suggest me a great screen protector!
tiny hint: microfiber cloth
I find the SGP Ultra Optics protector to be fairly good. There's a 99.9% reduction in finger print residue. I may clean it once every day or two with a lens cloth vs. many times daily with a naked screen. It looks and feels good.
I've used both Zagg Invisible shield and and IShieldz as well. These are both wet installs however. The Zagg was thicker and had texture, not unlike the appearance of brushed stainless steel, lots of parallel "scratches". I used this for a week before my first SGSII died. I wouldn't recommend the Zagg.
The Ishieldz was much smoother, thinner, looked better, and felt better. Alas my imperfect install got the better of me so I peeled it off. Not a fan of wet installs and these are more expensive than other options and they don't bring that much more to the table for the cost/hassle. If you don't mind a wet install, this is a good one.
Does the SGP Glas not form a perfect seal around its edge?
Thanks for the input! I have used invisble shield on non touch screen devices, which worked okay, not a huge fan of the texture, and how lint will collect around the edges and the screen turns yellow after a while.
The glas is completely sealed, I thought it was stuck on pretty well, but three months into using it, dust started showing by the masses. So perhaps egg e glue have out, and dust got inside. I liked the glas, but won't buy another because if this.
I think I will buy the sgp optics, cheaper and everyone says it is good. Thanks!
I do have a micro fibre cloth, but I don't want to have to carry it everywhere. The great thing about the glas was that smudges were super easy to wipe off, and the screen had more clarity because of that. Basically, everytime I put the phone in my pocket, the pocket fabric cleans the screen. Pretty cool.
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Copter display protection
It's a ***** to "assemble" nicely (like all other flimsy protectors), but it's easy to keep clean.
You can even wipe away smears with your fingers!!
Give it a try!
// Ohamn
3M Estoc+ is nice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233748
I think gs2 without screen protector is what we need .its perfect n its girilla glass .you wont scrach it
Matte screen protectors are in general easy to wipe oil off of. I'm currently using Power Support Matte and all that's needed is a few swipes of a microfiber cloth and the screen is grimeless again. 3M Estoc+ is pretty good too, from what I've heard!
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I think gs2 without screen protector is what we need .its perfect n its girilla glass .you wont scrach it
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I use a screen protector to keep my greasy paw prints off. As mentioned above a matte protector is ideal for this. I agree that a freshly cleaned screen without a protector looks best UNTIL you touch it.
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The SGP oleophobic screen protector is a good one! I've used it on all my phones, still waiting for mine to arrive for my SGS2!!!
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The SGP oleophobic screen protector is a good one! I've used it on all my phones, still waiting for mine to arrive for my SGS2!!!
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I used it for a while and then removed it after a few weeks. The coating doesn't last long. Markings get more and more difficult to wipe off after some usage.
is there any kind of greace-resistant polishes or sprays for screen protectors? miss my fingerprint free screen that i had before putting on the protector...
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is there any kind of greace-resistant polishes or sprays for screen protectors? miss my fingerprint free screen that i had before putting on the protector...
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Rain-X is a popular solution on just the bare glass.
any tips or tricks to putting the screen protectors on without getting bubbles or dust and lint sticking to adhesive side of protector?
If and when you place your screen protector and notice a finger print or lint, you can repair it. I use clear packing tape, cutting two strips about 1/2" wide. Place one on the top near (but not over) the area you are working with. This is used to lift the protector so you can get under it to where the problem is. Then slip the second strip under the protector, facing up or down depending if the problem it on the protector or the glass. I do it one way then the other for good measure. Once the tape is in place, lower the protector, press on the area, raise the protector, remove the piece of tape under the protector, then lower the protector to see if the blemish is gone.
Repeat where needed. Remove the piece of tape on the top by holding the protector beside the tape, and pulling the tape off the top.
This will remove fingerprints underneath the protector whether it is on the protector or the glass. It will also remove dust, fibers, etc.
It is entirely possible to place the screen protector where it is straight and without anything caught underneath, but I have used this method many times.
If you would like to see the process, search Youtube for "removing lint from under screen protectors".
I'm lazy -- I took mine to BestBuy and had them do it. It cost around $12, but they did the job right. I always seem to screw up when putting them on myself.
there is no need to "protect" the screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxlsNLi-9s
only good if protector is fingerprint resistant
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there is no need to "protect" the screen
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivxlsNLi-9s
only good if protector is fingerprint resistant
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I agree, it makes no sense to use a screen protector on something that has Gorilla Glass like the KF does, other than fingerprints or possibly a privacy screen protector.
I purchased the Skinomi from Amazon. It did not really help with fingerprints like I had planned, nor did it look very good on the screen - contrary to the Skinomi I have on my iPhone 4...
My fire got a light scratch on it in about a week. Never dropped, lived in its case, babied.
Get a screen protector.
(I am anal and hate even the smallest defect. It was indeed a small scratch only noticeable in certain light, but was a scratch.)
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I agree, it makes no sense to use a screen protector on something that has Gorilla Glass like the KF does, other than fingerprints or possibly a privacy screen protector.
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I disagree. I have Gorilla Glass on my Samsung Epic 4g which survived the same type of 'demonstrations' showed in that video. Not wanting to impact the beauty of the screen (touted as one of its primary features when the phone came out), I left mine unprotected. However, after less than a year of use, there are still a significant number of scratches on it, and even one 'chunk' missing that is visible from all angles.
Came here to see if anyone recommended a specific brand over another. While the anti-glare screens sound nice, I have also read that it impacts viewing in a negative way - sounds like something I don't want for a device designed for reading. Therefore I figured I'd stick with a clear protector, but was looking for reviews.
I've always loved and used the SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal.
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The anti-fingerprint ones they sell are junk. They really muck up the screen. But the ultra-crystals are great and provide another layer of protection. I haven't installed mine on my Fire yet, but I will once I get around to it.
Though Gorilla Glass is amazing stuff, it is not scratch-proof. I'll continue using screen protectors regardless of what type of glass.
Interesting. I have a 2 year old Incredible with a perfect screen and never used a screen protector. I must be the most careful person on earth.
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The anti-fingerprint ones they sell are junk. They really muck up the screen.
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Agree and disagree. While it does hinder the quality a tiny tiny bit, I personally love the feel of the matte surface while reading a book. That, combined with anti-glare, make the clear protectors utterly useless to me. If I'm reading / watching anything, I certainly don't want to have to tilt the device to get rid of glare to see the screen clearly.
I bought the Acase matte screen protectors and absolutely recommend them to anyone. 3 pack for $12.99 shipped on Amazon. (Girlfriend loves them too)
I have an XO Skin on my Nexus and love the look of it. You really can barely tell its there and it helps a ton with the finger prints. They make one for the Fire as well: http://xoskins.com/amazon-kindle-fire-screen-protector
Be aware that this is a wet applied protector. I find the best way to apply them is the steam up the bathroom really well for a few minutes, then turn the water off for a few minutes to let any dust in the room settle. Then do a really good wipe down of the screen with a non lint towel and blow it completely clean with compressed air.
When applying the protector, use a lot of the application liquid, on the protector and your fingers.
I just installed a Skinomi protector. Still waiting for it to dry and all, but as far as I can see I removed pretty much all of the bubbles. It was around 9 bucks shipped, came well packaged with clear instructions and a lifetime warranty. As long as it the picture quality isn't disturbed, I think it's going to be a winner.
I do want to try one of those matte protectors now though...
After dealing with cheap screen protectors I ordered a couple different well reviewed protectors.
I got the armorsuit militaryshield.
It installed great, but had to apply it wet (which i don't like) and let sit for 12 hours.
It turned out very nice, you really couldn't tell it was there besides very minor screen distortion. I really didn't like how it felt, a little sticky.
I had to rma that kindle and couldn't save the shield.
So I got a greatshield ezseal
If you're looking for a protector this is the one to get.
Best protector Ive ever used.
Its basically just like the moshi ivisor for ipad.
It doesn't stick to the screen, the adhesive is on the outer edges and it basically lies on the screen -so no bubbles. you can even take it off and wash it.
I tried the Acase matte screen protectors on Amazon and they looked awful. They mute the color palette and give everything a fuzzy look. Tried the Acase clear screen protectors instead and they worked out fine. Can't see the fingerprints and the screen still looks good.
yeah matte will make it a bit fuzzy/greasy looking
the ezshield is matte
Got this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ALDUFG/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
BoxWave Amazon Kindle Fire ClearTouch Anti-Glare Screen Protector
I really like how it fits, it really make the display look better.
Don't really care about scratches, but the reflections on the KF can be pretty annoying outside.
It's not really anti-Fingerprint but it's way more easy to clean.
It's also reusable.
I thk a screen protector is ideal if your banging it around or throwing stuff of it but other than theres no reason to really.
ive only had i protector on 1 one the phones ive had, all the rest of the stuff I dont have any SP on them.
I have never had any prob with the screen getting scratched.
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If I could find something that would let me see the screen in the sun now that would be worth it. LOL
Is it making the screen use better outside then? And what about the use inside?
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I'd definitely speak against screen protectors; I purchased a highly rated myGear one with my Fire and noticed that though fingerprints didn't seem to appear as easily, they were almost impossible to wipe off completely. It also noticeably detracts from what is such a good screen.
Well I have my hands on the new Crystalusion Liquid Glass and I am in the process of writing the UK's first official online review of the product. So far I have applied the product to the screen of my one X which was incredibly easy.
The product protects against abrasion as well as bacteria and is invisible
Check out my review on my site (link in signature)
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Well I have my hands on the new Crystalusion Liquid Glass and I am in the process of writing the UK's first official online review of the product. So far I have applied the product to the screen of my one X which was incredibly easy.
The product protects against abrasion as well as bacteria and is invisible
Check out my review on my site (link in signature)
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Sounds amazing!!! Can't wait for it to come out so I can try it.
This looks rather interesting!
How well doe's it repel finger prints and smudges?? From the video on your site it looks like the ideal product for people who don't like traditional screen protectors!
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Seems quite good with fingerprints but any that do appear seem to wipe off easier. I'm really impressed with it so far.
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Do you have a link for this on amazon? I can't seem to find it
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I can't see it on there now either. Was only a limited amount.
Still available on eBay by the looks of it
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Really interesting..
If it is simple as that it's worth a try
Even though, don't you think it can have some placebo effect on it?
Hey,
after few days of testing, can you give some feedback?
Is it worth 10 GBP ? (7+3 for international shipping)
Just ordered via eBay. I'll come back with review after few days testing. :fingers-crossed:
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Just ordered via eBay. I'll come back with review after few days testing. :fingers-crossed:
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We are waiting!
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So does this protect the screen from scratches?
I bought this and applied to my phone earlier.
Came as two small foil packets and a small dry wipe. In one of the foil packets is a strong alcohol wipe which you use to clean to screen. The second packet is then opened and there's another alcohol-smelling wipe which contains the nano liquid crystal formula, this is then wiped over the area you want to protect and the dry wiped used to 'buff' and dry the surface. I found while I was handling the 2nd wipe containing the formula I could feel a coating on my fingers. The surface then needs to be left to dry for 5 minutes, thought the information on the box says that full protection isn't reached until 24 hours has passed.
So far I my phone looks and feels like I has no screen protector on it at all - which is what I prefer, you forget how much image quality you lose when you use a screen protector (i've used several expensive ones and they've all have some degree of picture degradation). I've been using the phone all day and had it in my pocket, and so far so good! I've not really had a chance to test the protect extensively, but it appears to me to just act as a thin coating to slightly improve the scratch resistant properties of the gorilla glass screen. I speculate that there will be an increased resistance to minor thin scratches, but there will be no real impact on big deep scratches. We'll have to see how this measures up as time goes on.
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I bought this and applied to my phone earlier.
Came as two small foil packets and a small dry wipe. In one of the foil packets is a strong alcohol wipe which you use to clean to screen. The second packet is then opened and there's another alcohol-smelling wipe which contains the nano liquid crystal formula, this is then wiped over the area you want to protect and the dry wiped used to 'buff' and dry the surface. I found while I was handling the 2nd wipe containing the formula I could feel a coating on my fingers. The surface then needs to be left to dry for 5 minutes, thought the information on the box says that full protection isn't reached until 24 hours has passed.
So far I my phone looks and feels like I has no screen protector on it at all - which is what I prefer, you forget how much image quality you lose when you use a screen protector (i've used several expensive ones and they've all have some degree of picture degradation). I've been using the phone all day and had it in my pocket, and so far so good! I've not really had a chance to test the protect extensively, but it appears to me to just act as a thin coating to slightly improve the scratch resistant properties of the gorilla glass screen. I speculate that there will be an increased resistance to minor thin scratches, but there will be no real impact on big deep scratches. We'll have to see how this measures up as time goes on.
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Have you ever use SGP Ultra Cystal or Glass Screen Protectors? I'm using a glass screen protector now and it is awesome.
Also, how many applications can you make with what's included?
Crystalusion is now available from http://www.expansys.com/crystalusion-liquid-glass-protection-2-pack-235269/
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David
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Have you ever use SGP Ultra Cystal or Glass Screen Protectors? I'm using a glass screen protector now and it is awesome.
Also, how many applications can you make with what's included?
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I used the ultra crystal for a bit, I can definitely tell the difference between using a screen protector and using my phone naked or with this crystalusion stuff. Now i've taken the screen protector off I feel like i'm using a new phone, its so much sharper and more vivid.
The crystalusion has been applied 24 hours and been in my pocket with various bits and pieces, no scratches at all yet.
[waffle] From the smell I assume the wipe contains a compound dissolved in an alcohol solvent (probably denatured ethanol), this is wiped all over the phone and when the alcohol evaporates a thin layer of the protective compound is left. I don't know this for certain and can't find any documentation to support this, but i'm a chemistry masters and that's what the wipe looks and feels like to me. With this in mind, to answer your question I think you could apply the crystalusion as long as the wipe is moist, which is quite a while. There would be no point in applying a layer, waiting for it to dry, then applying another to possibly make a thicker more resistant coat, because this would just dissolve the layer you just applied (which poses the question, would dipping your coated phone in ethanol remove the coat (not that I expect anyone to dip their phone in ethanol)). [/waffle]
I expect you could coat several phones with one package, at least 3 .. you could probably coat about 2 iPads.
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I used the ultra crystal for a bit, I can definitely tell the difference between using a screen protector and using my phone naked or with this crystalusion stuff. Now i've taken the screen protector off I feel like i'm using a new phone, its so much sharper and more vivid.
The crystalusion has been applied 24 hours and been in my pocket with various bits and pieces, no scratches at all yet.
[waffle] From the smell I assume the wipe contains a compound dissolved in an alcohol solvent (probably denatured ethanol), this is wiped all over the phone and when the alcohol evaporates a thin layer of the protective compound is left. I don't know this for certain and can't find any documentation to support this, but i'm a chemistry masters and that's what the wipe looks and feels like to me. With this in mind, to answer your question I think you could apply the crystalusion as long as the wipe is moist, which is quite a while. There would be no point in applying a layer, waiting for it to dry, then applying another to possibly make a thicker more resistant coat, because this would just dissolve the layer you just applied (which poses the question, would dipping your coated phone in ethanol remove the coat (not that I expect anyone to dip their phone in ethanol)). [/waffle]
I expect you could coat several phones with one package, at least 3 .. you could probably coat about 2 iPads.
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Very nice. AFAIK, each 'purchase' comes with 2 packages right?
Also, I believe that this liquid protection only provides a low level of anti-scratch properties. It is more of the anti fingerprint properties that I am after, I wonder if you could apply this onto a screen protector to confer upon the protector anti fingerprint properties. Do you know if this coating adheres to plastic?
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Very nice. AFAIK, each 'purchase' comes with 2 packages right?
Also, I believe that this liquid protection only provides a low level of anti-scratch properties. It is more of the anti fingerprint properties that I am after, I wonder if you could apply this onto a screen protector to confer upon the protector anti fingerprint properties. Do you know if this coating adheres to plastic?
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There's two packages, one containing an alcohol wipe and one containing the crystalusion wipe. I've long used and binned my wipe so I can't test it again. I found the crystalusion facebook page and it looks like this is a product that's been about for a while, but previously used to coat things like childrens toys (anti-bacterial properties) so I assume it will cover just about anything non-porous. As far as anti-fingerprint properties go it's very good, better than any screen protector i've used, though it will still leave a mark if my hands are particularly clammy/greasy. This easily wipes off, for instance with my t-shirt.
Hey guys, my order arrived yesterday and as i told you on 16th August here i'm back with my small review.
I'll make it as short as possible:
As "Forsh" also told before the package includes 2 small sachets. No #1 for cleaning, No #2 with Liquid Glass solution. At first i cleaned my phone with a soft cloth to wipe the dust off the display. Next step was the cleaning with the micro cleanser. After 2-3 minutes of drying i opened sachet #2 and applied the Liquid Glass solution. After further waiting for 5 minutes to let the solution dry i had a look at my display.
It looked like a cleaned display with striation. I took the soft-touch cloth to remove the striation. Finally the display looked like before. Simply cleaned and free of dust and fingerprints.
(I just left my phone by side to let the solution act for a while.)
The result after few hours:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING CHANGED!!!
I just took my phone and handled for a while to see if fingerprints are visible anymore or if something has changed. But absolutely nothing happened to my phone.
Currently i'm not more than dissapointed about the (forseeable) result.
Guys, how should such a solution work? You apply some strange liquid stuff on your display and it's safe and free of fingerprints for at least on year? NOPE!!!
The tip of the iceberg was as i read on the package "Manufactured in Germany". Why the f*** did i order from UK?
MY FINAL RECOMMENDATION:
Safe the money for this purchase and buy a anti-dust cloth to clean your display several times when it's dirty. Occasionally cleaning can be made easily by rubbing your phone on your pants or your shirt. In the matter of Scratches: As my knowledge the SGS2 has gorrilla glass, so no need for a extra-protection.
Maybe somebody else has tipps and tricks how to handle CRYSTA(IL)LUSION the right way.
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Safe the money of this pruchase
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As expected...
<still enjoying the real safety of the SGP Ultra Clear protector>
Crystalusion application
nagelo said:
Hey guys, my order arrived yesterday and as i told you on 16th August here i'm back with my small review.
I'll make it as short as possible:
As "Forsh" also told before the package includes 2 small sachets. No #1 for cleaning, No #2 with Liquid Glass solution. At first i cleaned my phone with a soft cloth to wipe the dust off the display. Next step was the cleaning with the micro cleanser. After 2-3 minutes of drying i opened sachet #2 and applied the Liquid Glass solution. After further waiting for 5 minutes to let the solution dry i had a look at my display.
It looked like a cleaned display with striation. I took the soft-touch cloth to remove the striation. Finally the display looked like before. Simply cleaned and free of dust and fingerprints.
(I just left my phone by side to let the solution act for a while.)
The result after few hours:
ABSOLUTELY NOTHING CHANGED!!!
I just took my phone and handled for a while to see if fingerprints are visible anymore or if something has changed. But absolutely nothing happened to my phone.
Currently i'm not more than dissapointed about the (forseeable) result.
Guys, how should such a solution work? You apply some strange liquid stuff on your display and it's safe and free of fingerprints for at least on year? NOPE!!!
The tip of the iceberg was as i read on the package "Manufactured in Germany". Why the f*** did i order from UK?
MY FINAL RECOMMENDATION:
Safe the money for this purchase and buy a anti-dust cloth to clean your display several times when it's dirty. Occasionally cleaning can be made easily by rubbing your phone on your pants or your shirt. In the matter of Scratches: As my knowledge the SGS2 has gorrilla glass, so no need for a extra-protection.
Maybe somebody else has tipps and tricks how to handle CRYSTA(IL)LUSION the right way.
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Hi Nagelo, thanks for your post. Crystalusion is a nanotech product that coats your device with a 100nm coating of pure glass. The glass is carried in ethanol because it’s fast drying at ambient temperature and makes the application process faster.
There are a couple of important steps that need to be completed to ensure your device is correctly coated.
Firstly the ethanol cleaner in sachet 1 should be used continually to clean your device until the cloth is dry – typically this will take about 90 seconds.
Secondly the device should be coated with Crystalusion using the cloth in sachet 2, again this should be done continually until the cloth runs dry, again this will take about 90 seconds. The reason for continually using each cloth until it runs dry is to ensure you have sufficiently coated your device with the Crystalusion layer.
The application can be multidirectional (unlike other liquid protectors which must be applied in the same direction) but it is important to continually use the cloths until they are dry. Once you have finished the application process you can handle your device lightly after 5 minutes, we suggest ‘lightly’ because it takes 12 hours for the layer to completely form (it’s a good idea to apply it last thing in the evening so the layer can set while you’re sleeping). It’s recommended that you use each application of Crystalusion for a single device to ensure proper coverage.
I’m sorry about your recent experience using Crystalusion – given your comments I believe your device hasn’t been correctly coated owing to your description of the application – your comments are helpful and from now on we will be including prescriptive application instructions inside the packs.
As thanks for your input and in order for you to experience the benefits of Crystalusion I’ll message you privately and send you another pack which you can reapply using the above method.
The Product
Product Page
CRYSTAL ARMOR Ultra Thin Full Flat Tempered Glass Protector. Claimed to be the worlds thinnest; so thin, in fact, that they claim that a sensor hole cutout is necessary. Of course, it comes at a price. And that is a wallet gouging ¥5,000. Although on the product page they say that the shipping is included, they still said they had to charge me another ¥250. So I ended up paying ¥5,250 for a single sheet of glass...
They seem to have made the shipping free so it is "only" ¥5,000 now which makes me feel ripped off.
UPDATE: It's actually a promotion apparently for this month as their nice rep informed me.
The customer support at Crystal Armor is great. The English support team swiftly answered my inquiries, and even emailed me when I ordered a second one to double check if it was a mistake or not
First Look
It came in a huge box (for a screen protector anyway) with a ton of bubble wrap.
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You think I'm kidding?
I tentatively open the package to reveal...
Nothing but the screen protector.
It's packaged nicely and all, but I can't help but feel a bit let down to find nothing else included in a ¥5,000 product. There is only film over the adhesive side of the protector too
Its thinness is something else though. This still has the protective film on.
A quick mockup shows the fitment to be spot on
Anti Shatter Film Removal
I found the corner to be the easiest to lift.
It's just peeling from now on.
Goodbye Sony logo.
Ahhhh, real glass!
I first thought I used too much WD-40 to clean the glass, but it turns out that even nail polish remover wasn't enough. After multiple passes with optical cleaning towel and nail polish remover, the screen only looks clean. A quick wipe with a cheap microfiber towel reveals tons of lint stuck onto the glass, and the glass feels slightly sticky to the touch, especially at the edges. Running water over the glass shows spots at the corners where the residue still remains, as the water flows around the spots.
After more rubbing with nail polish remover the spots seem to have mostly disappeared, but the screen still feels slightly sticky. Maybe the residue will wear off after a week of usage, but so far I have to recommend prospective ASF removers to put a screen protector over the bare glass.
I've given up for now. I'll just install the protector right over without worrying about the residue since it's not visible anyways. I just washed the towels and letting them to dry, and I'll get the protector installed in my washroom after my shower tonight to be as safe as possible. It is an expensive single usage protector after all.
On a side note, if you do this to your dock you'll be able to use it even with a thick screen protector
The Big Mistake
Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
As you can see, the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.
The ASF Free Experience
Feels good to be touching actual glass :angel:
But because there is no coating on the glass, fingerprints and smudges build up very very quickly, and I had to clean it frequently. Because there's no coating on it there's a bit of friction against your fingertips. I'm sure that some Rain-X or some sort of glass sealant will make the screen a lot more smooth (friction wise, there's no texture on the glass obviously).
Now don't expect the display to magically improve without the ASF. It doesn't become more vibrant, bright, or have any better viewing angles.
But don't think that removing the ASF is pretty much pointless and is a stupid move. The ASF is a stupid move. Unless you slap a screen protector over the ASF as soon as you get the phone, you are going to get scratches because the ASF is so soft. So I got fed up with the marks and decided to just remove it. Now you have glass that is actually hard. Some people are just anti-protector and that's perfectly fine. The Dragontrail glass is tough and it's not gonna get scratched that easily. I think running the bare glass with some sort of sealant, oleophobic coating , or a mix you'll have a nice feeling anti-fingerprint glass. Just reapply when the coating wears off.
Round 2
They included a microfiber cloth this time (I wonder if they read my review )
The tab for peeling off the protective film is also a lot easier to peel off this time.
I couldn't use the hinge method to install this protector because the duct tape just won't stick. Not sure if it's a good thing because the coating is strong or if it's a bad thing because I misaligned thanks to not having a hinge.
Also trapped a spec of fiber, which ironically is probably from the microfiber cloth they provided... Luckily it's so small that I can only find it with my face about 8cm from the screen.
Having this protector on is also definitely visible, due to the rounded corners
Also leaks a bit of light at the side like the edge of a lit acrylic panel (reference)
The coating is indeed very smooth in case I haven't mentioned it enough. My fingers glide on it with pretty much no friction, and because the screen is now raised a bit I don't feel the ridge at the end of the screen anymore. And because it's so smooth you don't have to use much force on the screen so it leaves even less marks. All the pictures I've taken are after 1 day of use and no cleaning at all. And I went snowboarding with it and it didn't crack so don't think its weak just because I goofed the first time.
My camera lens is 14-24mm which is useless for macro so here's a video for you guys
You can find it on their site
Short Term Experience
In the first week, it was oleophobic heaven. Super slick, almost completely fingerprint-proof. The few smudges come off extremely easily.
Towards the end of week 2 it has become less oleophobic. It's not extremely slick like new but it is still very good. Smudges and prints come off just from taking the phone out of the pocket.
End of week 3 had me a bit worried. Has the oleophobic coating worn off already? Fingerprints go on pretty easily and it is not very slick. Then I realized that in this entire time I have not once cleaned the screen with any cleaning solution, only wiping it down with a microfiber cloth.
So I did that and the slickness is back. It feels more like week 2... At least for a few days.
So now I clean the screen regularly and when the screen is clean it's much easier to wipe off fingerprints.
TO BE CONTINUED FOR LONG TERM RESULTS
Well thanks to xda rules I can't post any pictures....
And I have to wait 5 minutes between posts...
This is too much for me to take :crying:
Need the pictures. Or just upload it somewhere else, then put the link here. Thanks so much anyway.
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omegahanggara said:
Need the pictures. Or just upload it somewhere else, then put the link here. Thanks so much anyway.
Sent from my C6903 using Tapatalk
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xda won't allow external links even to pictures until I get 10 posts, and I can only post once every 5 minutes.
Winrahr said:
xda won't allow external links even to pictures until I get 10 posts, and I can only post once every 5 minutes.
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ok, so lets keep chatting here untill you get 10 posts!
how was the placing of the screen protector? the nillkin has almost 2 millimiters gaps from the sides so it's quite easy to fit, but it doesn't cover the whole screen though... but still almost all of it, it looks good.
shteren said:
ok, so lets keep chatting here untill you get 10 posts!
how was the placing of the screen protector? the nillkin has almost 2 millimiters gaps from the sides so it's quite easy to fit, but it doesn't cover the whole screen though... but still almost all of it, it looks good.
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And we shall!
It seems to cover exactly the entire screen but I'll check more precisely when I put it on.
Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
(pic)
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
(pic)
As you can see (well you can't because I only have 9 posts), the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
(pic)
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.
Winrahr said:
Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
(pic)
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
(pic)
As you can see (well you can't because I only have 9 posts), the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
(pic)
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.
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It's too bad that you cracked you screen protector, I cheer for you haha.
Well at least if the ultra thin is working like you said, I don't have to fear anything with the 0.33mm one. Thanks! By the way, take time to post one more time and you're good to go with the pictures, show us your baby!
Will be waiting for teh pictures!
Really wanting to buy this, front and back, to replace my <1week old nillkin tempered.
curious
I hope you can post the pics.... so add this reply to the count.:victory:
Boop. 10th post.
OP will now be updated with pictures
I think the greatest weakness of the 0.2mm will be its... weakness. The thinness probably makes it more prone to cracking than the thicker protectors, but it is also probably more flexible, so who knows. It's definitely not super fragile though, I was just being stupid.
Also want to add that the customer support at Crystal Armor is great. The English support team swiftly answered my inquiries, and even emailed me when I ordered a second one to double check if it was a mistake or not :good:
So while I wait for the second protector to come in, I'll be using the phone without an ASF and I'll do a writeup on that in a few days as well.
I still have the cracked protector so if anyone wants me to do some testing with it let me know
Winrahr said:
The Product
CRYSTAL ARMOR Ultra Thin Full Flat Tempered Glass Protector. Claimed to be the worlds thinnest; so thin, in fact, that they claim that a sensor hole cutout is necessary. Of course, it comes at a price. And that is a wallet gouging ¥5,000. Although on the product page they say that the shipping is included, they still said they had to charge me another ¥250. So I ended up paying ¥5,250 for a single sheet of glass...
They seem to have made the shipping free so it is "only" ¥5,000 now which makes me feel ripped off.
UPDATE: It's actually a promotion apparently for this month as their nice rep informed me.
The customer support at Crystal Armor is great. The English support team swiftly answered my inquiries, and even emailed me when I ordered a second one to double check if it was a mistake or not
First Look
It came in a huge box (for a screen protector anyway) with a ton of bubble wrap.
You think I'm kidding?
I tentatively open the package to reveal...
Nothing but the screen protector.
It's packaged nicely and all, but I can't help but feel a bit let down to find nothing else included in a ¥5,000 product. There is only film over the adhesive side of the protector too
Its thinness is something else though. This still has the protective film on.
A quick mockup shows the fitment to be spot on
Anti Shatter Film Removal
I found the corner to be the easiest to lift.
It's just peeling from now on.
Goodbye Sony logo.
Ahhhh, real glass!
I first thought I used too much WD-40 to clean the glass, but it turns out that even nail polish remover wasn't enough. After multiple passes with optical cleaning towel and nail polish remover, the screen only looks clean. A quick wipe with a cheap microfiber towel reveals tons of lint stuck onto the glass, and the glass feels slightly sticky to the touch, especially at the edges. Running water over the glass shows spots at the corners where the residue still remains, as the water flows around the spots.
After more rubbing with nail polish remover the spots seem to have mostly disappeared, but the screen still feels slightly sticky. Maybe the residue will wear off after a week of usage, but so far I have to recommend prospective ASF removers to put a screen protector over the bare glass.
I've given up for now. I'll just install the protector right over without worrying about the residue since it's not visible anyways. I just washed the towels and letting them to dry, and I'll get the protector installed in my washroom after my shower tonight to be as safe as possible. It is an expensive single usage protector after all.
On a side note, if you do this to your dock you'll be able to use it even with a thick screen protector
The Big Mistake
Well I think I've just made the biggest f***up in my Android related life. So badly that I managed to actually crack the glass protector
But instead of mourning for the new wound in my wallet, I'll have to make the best of this broken piece of glass and make a cracked screen protector review until the replacement arrives.
First of all, the screen protector is seriously thin. Keep in mind that this is my first glass screen protector, but this is definitely much thinner than the glass protector that my friend has on his Z1. It's so thin that it still fits in the magnetic charging dock, although I don't recommend this, as the dock scuffs up the rear ASF enough already without the added thickness. The thinness combined with the rounded edges make this feel extremely smooth at the edges, and my fingers glide on and off the edges like its nothing.
Speaking of gliding, the oleophobic coating is nice and slick. I've been rubbing my fingers and palms over it and the coating isn't letting up. I'm sure I've put enough finger oils on it to equal a month's usage and all I've been doing is wiping it off with a shirt and it's still holding up very well.
The size of the screen protector is pretty much exactly the size of the display glass so you must be extremely careful while installing it. Because I ruined mine I just quickly matched 2 edges on one side and put it down. I highly urge everyone to use the masking tape hinge method and take your time to hexacheck for a perfect fitment. Yes you can peel it off and reapply but you have an extremely high chance of cracking your glass. The protector is flexible to a degree but definitely not enough for you to peel it off the screen unless you are some master at peeling off protectors with minimal angle.
My heart bled as I folded this screen protector in half for the sake of science.
As you can see, the protector does not shatter, so it does a perfectly fine job as a replacement for your factory anti shatter film.
In an extreme case of folding in the edge like a page in a book, a very small piece of glass detached itself from the glass but proved to be harmless like the glass particles that also fell out of the cracks.
And of course I had to forget the scratch test. The protector, while having cracks all over, laughed at the futility of the multiple knives from around the house but was ultimately defeated by 150 grit sandpaper which left scratches too small for me to bother to attempt to capture with a camera. Back to the garbage can it goes.
Hope you all benefited from my stupidity and failure. I will now cry myself to sleep. This ends my preliminary review of the Crystal Armor Ultra Thin Full Flat Luxury Edge 0.2mm Screen Protector (WORD’S THINNEST!) with Chemically Strengthened Tempered Glass and Oleophobic Super Slick Surface and I still can’t post external links.
TO BE CONTINUED
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sorry to see that buddy.... try nillkin next time it's smaller than the screen so it's very easy to fit, i did it without hinges, and it's also super slick, i sometimes have a hard time texting cos my fingers are sliding on the glass...
I don't see how a smaller screen protector makes it easier to fit, having to match the spacing on each side will definitely test the very limits of my patience, and I know I'll mess up and get reminded of my mistake every single time I use the phone.
Also can you please unquote the OP? That's a huge quote.
I have just received my front and back protector from Crystal Armour. For the front I got the 0,2mm version and for the back 0,33mm.
Later I will show you some photos.
I uploaded a comparison between Glass M and Crystal Armour, both 0,2mm thin, you can see there the difference in size of the protector.
I like that the CA haven't got a proximity sensor cut out, it is working without any issues.
And for the back protector I have to say, no flash cut out and no flash-light bleeding in photos.
masterv1 said:
I have just received my front and back protector from Crystal Armour. For the front I got the 0,2mm version and for the back 0,33mm.
Later I will show you some photos.
I uploaded a comparison between Glass M and Crystal Armour, both 0,2mm thin, you can see there the difference in size of the protector.
I like that the CA haven't got a proximity sensor cut out, it is working without any issues.
And for the back protector I have to say, no flash cut out and no flash-light bleeding in photos.
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Nice info. Any pictures of the back glass? I was contemplating getting it but I'm not sure if I even need glass on the back side.
Winrahr said:
Nice info. Any pictures of the back glass? I was contemplating getting it but I'm not sure if I even need glass on the back side.
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I like the feel of the back with the glass, because of rounded edges. Also less fingerprints and it's easy to remove them.
Before the glass I had a foil, I disliked it, because of scratches and fingerprints, it looked very cheap.
masterv1 said:
I like the feel of the back with the glass, because of rounded edges. Also less fingerprints and it's easy to remove them.
Before the glass I had a foil, I disliked it, because of scratches and fingerprints, it looked very cheap.
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Hmmm.. My main concern for the back is the fingerprints so maybe a good oleophobic coating on the glass after removing the ASF would be good... Or I could just get a cheap rear glass...
Speaking of the ASF, I've been using my bare screen for a while so I'll talk a little about it.
Feels good to be touching actual glass :angel:
But because there is no coating on the glass, fingerprints and smudges build up very very quickly, and I had to clean it frequently. Because there's no coating on it there's a bit of friction against your fingertips. I'm sure that some Rain-X or some sort of glass sealant will make the screen a lot more smooth (friction wise, there's no texture on the glass obviously).
Now don't expect the display to magically improve without the ASF. It doesn't become more vibrant, bright, or have any better viewing angles.
But don't think that removing the ASF is pretty much pointless and is a stupid move. The ASF is a stupid move. Unless you slap a screen protector over the ASF as soon as you get the phone, you are going to get scratches because the ASF is so soft. So I got fed up with the marks and decided to just remove it. Now you have glass that is actually hard. Some people are just anti-protector and that's perfectly fine. The Dragontrail glass is tough and it's not gonna get scratched that easily. I think running the bare glass with some sort of sealant, oleophobic coating , or a mix you'll have a nice feeling anti-fingerprint glass. Just reapply when the coating wears off.
shteren said:
sorry to see that buddy.... try nillkin next time it's smaller than the screen so it's very easy to fit, i did it without hinges, and it's also super slick, i sometimes have a hard time texting cos my fingers are sliding on the glass...
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Please quote wisely !!!
I'm about to order one of these too since it's the only one that doesn't have those ugly cutouts.
Did you order them from this page: apeiros.stores.jp?
I tried ordering from Japanese Amazon but they wouldn't ship them outside of Japan unfortunately.
I'm thinking of getting the front & back set since their camera opening also looks pretty snug on the back. Slightly worried about the flash though.
Any new pictures?
Anon of Holland said:
I'm about to order one of these too since it's the only one that doesn't have those ugly cutouts.
Did you order them from this page: apeiros.stores.jp?
I tried ordering from Japanese Amazon but they wouldn't ship them outside of Japan unfortunately.
I'm thinking of getting the front & back set since their camera opening also looks pretty snug on the back. Slightly worried about the flash though.
Any new pictures?
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Yep you need to order from their page here which is specifically for out of Japan orders.
Then just put in your info like normal and don't worry about the state. You can repeat all the info in the comments field just in case.
I'm actually picking the new one up today and I'll have new pictures up soon. I didn't buy the back though.
There is actually no 0.2mm version set so you'll have to purchase the back glass separately here.