So i just received my Spigen SGP Anti-fingerprint ultra fine screen protector and Skinomi DryTech HTC One X Skin protector today.
For those thinking of getting both or either one of these, here are my first impression...
I'm returning the Skinomi DryTech, doesn't fit right. The cutout for the rear 5-pin and speaker holes doesn't fit properly. It covers one of the gold pins and part of the speaker holes. The camera cutout a bit too big. Maybe i'm just too fussy, but i'm so used to BestSkinsEver type of fit, very minimal gaps and very close precise fit. Guess i'll have to wait for BSE to come out with HOX skins. I've given up on Invisibleshield ever since they added Zagg to their name, quality just wasn't the same.
Next, Spigen SGP Anti-Fingerprint Ultra fine Screen Protector Steinheil enhanced optical hard coated film. It doesn't cover the whole screen just the middle flat part. Although i'm not really happy with the fit, i'm keeping them until i find a better alternative.
I'll try post some pics, but the only camera i have now is the HOX camera..
update (12th May 2012):
Received the replacement full body skin from Skinomi, fits better but still not aligned 100% so they sending me another replacement.
Decide to try the Skinomi's DryTech Screen protector that came with the full body kit.. it fits to the edges of the curved surface, slightly rubbery feel, but not as bad as other skins i've tried. few micro bubbles right after installation, seems like the bubbles slowly disappearing. Will try it out a few weeks and update my views.
I don't think we'll ever find a traditional type of screen protector to cover the screen 100% because of the curvature of the edges. Best coverage would be from a flexible wet application screen protector ala BSE or IS. Downside would be the sticky orange peel texture.
I also received my SGP Ultra Fine Screen Protector today. I'm not opening it or keeping it. It has a matte appearance which isn't for me. I'll have to sell it on eBay or something. How much should I ask for?
scotty2012 said:
I also received my SGP Ultra Fine Screen Protector today. I'm not opening it or keeping it. It has a matte appearance which isn't for me. I'll have to sell it on eBay or something. How much should I ask for?
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I think u can return them for a full refund if u haven't opened it.
I'm thinking of getting Seidio Ultimate Screen Guard - Fingerprint Reducing and HD.
http://www.seidioonline.com/htc-one-x-fingerprint-reducing-and-hd-screen-guard-p/spm3htnxl-2.htm
According to the product description:
- Covers the front face of your device, including the screen and the proximity sensor with cut-outs for the home button, speaker and camera
I've listed it on eBay here
cyben76 said:
I'm returning the Skinomi DryTech, doesn't fit right. The cutout for the rear 5-pin and speaker holes doesn't fit properly. It covers one of the gold pins and part of the speaker holes. The camera cutout a bit too big. Maybe i'm just too fussy, but i'm so used to BestSkinsEver type of fit, very minimal gaps and very close precise fit. Guess i'll have to wait for BSE to come out with HOX skins. I've given up on Invisibleshield ever since they added Zagg to their name, quality just wasn't the same.
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I think Skinomi has acknowleged that some of their screen protectors don't fit the back see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25267093&postcount=97
Apparantly after emailing them, Azzatar has been sent a replacement that should fit better. I'd try that.
digitalallstar said:
I don't think we'll ever find a traditional type of screen protector to cover the screen 100% because of the curvature of the edges. Best coverage would be from a flexible wet application screen protector ala BSE or IS. Downside would be the sticky orange peel texture.
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^^this
only a wet applicating one is gonna cover close to 100% of the screen
Just to add the SGP doesn't even cover 100% of the flat part. Top to bottom acceptable, though there is a slight gap of about 1mm. Side coverage it only covers the part of the screen where the LCD is, with about 8mm gap, 4mm on each side before the glass starts to curve.
Hard to prove my point when i can't take a pic...
cyben76 said:
Just to add the SGP doesn't even cover 100% of the flat part. Top to bottom acceptable, though there is a slight gap of about 1mm. Side coverage it only covers the part of the screen where the LCD is, with about 8mm gap, 4mm on each side before the glass starts to curve.
Hard to prove my point when i can't take a pic...
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I think it's less noticeable if the protector dimensions are perfectly aligned with the LCD, the edge disappears when the phone is on, but very obvious when the phone is off. My wife has a Optimus 2X, which has a even wider curved bezel, and the screen protector is sized exactly to the display also.
I agree with the others that hard screen protectors won't fit to the edge of glass, unless they come pre-molded to the screen curvature, and this might not be possible with this type of material.
Anyone tried these guys:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_n...ll+body&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
Those who wish to see the problem i have with Skinomi Drytech Skin can check this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622123
Apparently same prob with Zagg InvisibleShield, i don't have a camera other then that on my HOX so i use other people pics... hhehe
Spigen faq page for the screen protectors
Why is the HTC One X Steinheil Series cut smaller than the display size?
Due to the curved screen of the HTC One X, dry application films cannot adhere to curved edges. Over time, the edges will bubble and attract dust and lint which will ultimately make the screen protector unusable. Cutting the screen protector to fit the maximum display area that is not curved ensures that the screen protector will protect your device's display longer without bubbling.
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Spigen faq page for the screen protectors
Why is the HTC One X Steinheil Series cut smaller than the display size?
Due to the curved screen of the HTC One X, dry application films cannot adhere to curved edges. Over time, the edges will bubble and attract dust and lint which will ultimately make the screen protector unusable. Cutting the screen protector to fit the maximum display area that is not curved ensures that the screen protector will protect your device's display longer without bubbling.
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yup, but never expected it to cover such a small surface area. Thought it would at least cover till the edge just before the curve surface starts.
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cyben76 said:
yup, but never expected it to cover such a small surface area. Thought it would at least cover till the edge just before the curve surface starts.
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This is exactly what I have found with screen protectors that I have bought from eBay. They are far too narrow and am quite sure that making them wider would not adversely effect it.
It seems that there is a 'single manufacturing standard size' template, which then the majority of companies have adopted to base their One X screen protectors on.
I had SGP screen protector, it only covered the visible part of the screen. I ordered Skinomi DryTech at the same time, but the full body skin did not fit well. I used the SGP got about 2 weeks, then just today decided to installs the Skinomi DryTech screen protector, it fits the screen right to the edges. It feels slightly rubbery, but not as bad some of the previous ones I had, the orange peel is not that obvious. Just fresh instal there are a few micro bubbles, I'll wait few days and see how it .
As for the Skinomi full body skin, I'm still waiting for a 2nd replacement, the first replacement did not fit that good as well.
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Guys did any anybody try the original htc screen protector?
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/6535/htc-one-x-screen-protector---2-piece--sp-p730-
Remember reading up on the original screen protector, it does not cover the whole screen and people were saying it was similar quality to the cheapo £3 ones from ebay.
Stay away from the Martin Fields screen protector for the S3, it is not a perfect screen fit around, it only protects the middle of the phone and leaves a 5mm gap all around the front. Yes this does mean it will leave a gap between your lower buttons and there is no cover under the home button.
The actual screen protector like all MF are top quality but the sizing and design of this one is just a let down
that is the same for all dry protectors. If you are wanting a protector that covers the entire front, you need a wet application protector like the flex hd or skinomi teckskin.
It clearly shows what it will cover in the diagram.
http://www.martinfields.com/US/Martin-Fields-Overlay-Plus-Screen-Protector-Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-
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I just realized this.
I bought a cheap tempered glass online only to found out that it was 1mm smaller than the display. This would be really awkward to have two lines (of that glass) on your display when the screen turned on. I complained to the seller about it but he didn't reply to me yet.
Then I bought a new one which perfectly fit the size of the display. I know it won't be full size because of the phone glass curvature. After installing it, the all 4 sides of the glass edge didn't stick. Although it wasn't very visible when the screen turned on, but I worry that some dust will get in there.
Now I know that the curve of the phone glass starts at 2mm inside of the display. So getting a glass protector smaller than the screen size will give you an annoying vertical physical lines, getting a glass that fit the display will give you a halo effect because the edge didn't stick.
I do have a standard plastic screen protector, but I haven't use that yet. I hope that one doesn't give me nightmares.
Use 2.5d tempered glass.
I rarely drop my phones, not one. single. phone. I've ever had has had its screen shatter. not one! yet as soon as I got this phone I put a "tempered glass" screen protector on it because I was afraid of scratching. since then I've had 5 screen protectors from 3 different brands crack... ok sick of these screen protectors so I'm asking:
does anyone use their z2 force without a screen protector? how has your screen held up? is there a true gorilla glass (not just tempered glass) screen protector for our phone out there?
Drops are not the issue, it's more so that the plastic built in screen protector scratches VERY easily.
The latest Omoton screen glass protectors from Amazon work pretty well. It's leaves a big portion of the top area near the speaker and flash open though
I just applied an Incipio screen protector to my LG V20. It went fine but when I try to remove the outer masking layer from the protector, it just pulls the whole protector away from the screen.
Any tips? I am doing something wrong? I
can you try to use a piece of scotch tape to grab and lift up that protective film?
Lysander said:
I just applied an Incipio screen protector to my LG V20. It went fine but when I try to remove the outer masking layer from the protector, it just pulls the whole protector away from the screen.
Any tips? I am doing something wrong? I
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When you peel the film off, start at one corner, fold the film back over itself and pull parallel to the screen from top to bottom or bottom to top. Instead of trying the lift it out away from the screen in a more or less perpendicular angle from the screen.
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