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Oh, the horror! Look at the attached image; my 6 day old Wizard. Luckily, all the scratches are on the screen PROTECTOR, and not the screen itself.
And herein lies my appeal for a better screen protector. This one is a Boxwave Crystal Shield, and I'm sort of satisfied, in that it protects the screen and was easy to apply (IMO).
BUT, as you can clearly see, 6 days of use gives it plenty of scratches! Screen clarity is still good, but it IS visible on the often used parts (start menu, scroll bar etc).
On my iPod nano, I've applied InvisibleShield (http://www.theinvisibleshield.com) which I'm very satisfied with, but the application procedure requires some amount of water, which I'm not willing to test out on my brand new Wizard (even though IS has a shield available for the Wizard). Also, its texture is a bit "sticky" and I don't think stylus use would be as comfortable.
So, does anyone know of a premium screen protector that could combine the clarity of the Boxwave Crystal Shield and the durability of InvisibleShield (we could call it TurboShield 2000)?. Then don't hold back, tell me NOW!
PS. The picture doesn't represent the amount of scratches properly because of poor lighting. It's actually much worse. I would need to change protectors on a monthly basis with continued use.
I bought a Brando protector last week. Not even the slightest scratch on it yet, though it has been brutalized with SPB Arkaball & other games by my kids. My previous protector was heavily scratched after 6 months of use, that one was included in the package from T-Mobile & very soft. The Brando is anti-reflective, re-useable, washable, scratch-resistent & perfect fitted. Because of the scratch-resistance the touch-screen is a little less responsive, but a got accustomed to it very quick. & very important: NO WATER needed.
So I'm very pleased with, well worth my €15. I would buy it again.
Regards, M
oltp said:
I bought a Brando protector last week. Not even the slightest scratch on it yet, though it has been brutalized with SPB Arkaball & other games by my kids. My previous protector was heavily scratched after 6 months of use, that one was included in the package from T-Mobile & very soft. The Brando is anti-reflective, re-useable, washable, scratch-resistent & perfect fitted. Because of the scratch-resistance the touch-screen is a little less responsive, but a got accustomed to it very quick. & very important: NO WATER needed.
So I'm very pleased with, well worth my €15. I would buy it again.
Regards, M
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Seconded. Get the Ultra Clear one. Very easy to apply.
Done and done! Ordered two (just in case ) Ultra Clear ones from Brando just now. Thanks for your input oltp and Kage Musha!
Offtopic:
That Brando page sure has cheesy design... and that card payment screen looked pretty shady, IMO. :? but I checked around, and saw only good reports, so I concluded that they deserved my business!
Wish you lots of pleasure with it.
Cheers, M
Hi folks!
I just checked out ebay and other sources and discovered that a lot of new products for protecting your babies screen hit the market since Brando's Ultra Clear for my Kaiser
I found liquid products, silicone coatings, lotus effect stuff, several new brands, solutions for just the screen or the whole Touch Pro...
Are u using the shipped screen protector or anything else?
Brando, as with any other device.
i'm just using the screen protector that came with the phone...don't really see a reason to use another kind
koppee1 said:
i'm just using the screen protector that came with the phone...don't really see a reason to use another kind
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When it wears out, get a Brando or Martin Fields. You will notice a difference.
Martin Fields
which one from brando should I take:
-original
-ultra clear
Exim screen protector... le deluxe! I've been using this brand forever. I don't feel like putting a $5 protector on a once $1050 but now $850 phone.
Take UltraClear, they're better for Touch Pro.
Wich one doesn't smudge as much as the regular one delivered with the device? Or is it just me having greasy fingers?
I have UltraClear and the smudges are all over the screen, I think I'll have to get used to it.
I only use Boxwave. They're the best.
According to this review, they're better than Brando.
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Protect_Your_Screen
I've got one on my Digital Rebel and Nintendo DS. Love them.
wat bout invisible shield any1 use it on ur touch pro
my major problem now is the screen protector that given by htc after a few day of using it has some scratches on the screen protector =/
MPenguin said:
I only use Boxwave. They're the best.
According to this review, they're better than Brando.
http://www.brighthand.com/article/Protect_Your_Screen
I've got one on my Digital Rebel and Nintendo DS. Love them.
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Hmm, a review dating back to 2003, is getting to be a bit old now, don't you think?
I've ordered a Brando one, I've yet to set it.
Not really. We're not dealing with statistics here. Have plastic and adhesive technology changed so much in 5 years?
I've read reviews on the Brando and I've personally used Boxwave.
I'm sure I could find other reviews with different search terms, but it would do little good since you already ordered.
Anyway, no intarweb review is going to tip your mind. Better to just order them and try them out.
I have not received my Touch Pro yet, but I bought a box wave....I've used all except for Brando and I can say for me Box Wave have performed the best so far.
I'm using the Brando Ultra clear.
+It's extremely easy to apply without air pockets underneath.
-It's very fragile and withing a week I have 2 scratches in the screen protector
The screen protector you get with the Touch Pro is a lot less fragile but very crappy when it comes to applying it.
just ordered a box wave so I will report back and let you guys know how I like it. I got the crystal not the anti glare.
Using Exim SPUC Screen Protector since a few days and like it, quality is good, there's even a part to protect the bottom buttons
Just got the antiglare from Brando and applied it. I don't know but it doesnt seem easy for me to apply it properly.
I'll rest now and if I can, share photo of how it looks tomorrow.
Just installed a Boxwave anti-glare protector. The jury is still out for me on the portion that covers the keypad below the screen as it does interfere somewhat with the smoothness of the d-pad and center butten, but I do like the screen protector itself. It is definitely not fingerprint proof like advertised, but I do notice a reduction in glare as well as, more importantly, a good increase in touch sensitivity over the stock unit that came with the device.
I also ordered a crystal version that I have not yet installed.
Anyone know where to buy one? I'd like one similiar to the one that came with it that covers up the entire screen area with a cut out for the speaker... and curved corners...
I bent a corner on the one that came with it and have some dust/etc that I can't seem to get rid of...
Martin Fields makes excellent screen protectors, though the one that came with it is pretty good quality. If yours is messed up though then I'd check them out. I had one on my Tilt for about a year and it still looks great.
Just look up touch pro on their site.
I'll second Martin Fields, or Boxwave. I had the boxwave on my 8525 for 1 year, then moved it to my 8925 for a year. It barely shows any Solitare scratches when turned off and viewing at an angle, you can't see the scratches at all when turned on! This was on the AntiGlare...
Martin fields does NOT have one for fuze but does for HTC Touch Pro, but interestingly the diagram shows no front-camera hole which should be great for fuze too. Has anyone used it for the fuze? does it come in 2 pieces and how good is it?
here is a ebay link to a great screen protector for the Fuze...I bought a 3 pack back in January and still have the 1st one on. Great quality....here is link:
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Fabu-Stores_?_sid=17218646&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14&_pgn=3
Martin Field's Touch Pro screen protector is incredibly clear. It doesn't have a cut out hole for the front camera, which fits perfectly on my Fuze. They have also included a protector for the hard keys under the touch screen. As of right now, I can say that I am very satisfied. I would definitely recommend Martin Field.
I know it's a bit pricier, but I am a fan of the Invisible Shield: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-fuze-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php.
Basically the last protector you will need, plus you can get one to be just over the screen, or a full cover for the full phone. They are custom made for the actual phone or device you have, and will protect it well, fit the device, and protect it. Also rarely get dirt or dust in it.
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I know it's a bit pricier, but I am a fan of the Invisible Shield: http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-fuze-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php.
Basically the last protector you will need, plus you can get one to be just over the screen, or a full cover for the full phone. They are custom made for the actual phone or device you have, and will protect it well, fit the device, and protect it. Also rarely get dirt or dust in it.
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I love my Invisible shield on every part of my phone except for the screen. In my opinion the material of the shield is to sticky for the screen, and causes some problems with using the stylus and sometimes your finger doesn't slide very well across it.
Just my opinion!
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JFlitt
i will like to see some pictures of the phones with martin fields and boxwave screen protectors please
I'd like to know about the boxwave and the martin fields regarding how well your finger can slide. The invisible shield is horrible for this...Yes its indestructable but not finger friendly.
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I'm another fan of the Invisible Shield by Zagg. It resists cat claws on the screen (w/o a scratch), doesn't need replacing ever, and I haven't had any issues with the stylus or fingers through the invisible shield. I guess it just depends on your fingers!
Yeh im personally not a big fan of the invisible shield. Have used it on a iPhone as well as a HTC Touch Diamond and have found that it works well on a capacitive screen but when it came to the HTC Touch Diamond which uses a resistive touch screen, it didn't work well at all.
The invisible shield has a squishy like texture which makes it a little difficult when in use with a stylus. I've upgrade to a HTC Touch Pro and decided to go back to a normal screen protector. I purchased the Exilim SPOC Screen Protector from eBay and have never been happier. Like the invisible shield, it doesnt scratch... quick and easy to apply without having to use any liquids and drying time. Just my preference...
Guys, I need your help. When I bought my new HTC Touch Pro GSM it was staffed with 1 (!!!) original screen protector. And what you think? Of course, I did not apply it correctly, so I need another screen protector. I live in Russia, Moscow (so sorry me for my mistakes in English) and there is NO any screen protector which can be similar to original. I am totally f*cked up with any another screen protector which do not compare to device - I just cannot apply it normally.
So, guys, I need ORIGINAL SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR MY HTC TOUCH PRO GSM or I will become a madman!!! Where I can buy it?! I am ready to buy it in another country and then deliver it to my house by DHL or smth like it. And do not show me invisibleSHIELD, bodyGUARD and other **** - I just need ORIGINAL screen protector, which I can apply to my device normally - without tries to choose correct size, without cutting edges etc - just buy and apply.
Thanks.
I can not believe that nobody does not know where I can order original screen protector (or totally similar to it) for Touch Pro GSM!
I've ordered the boxwave ones, they're very similar to the OEM ones in feel and application.
Can you give me link to "boxwave"?
And what you think about this:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/p.aspx?i=166218
It says: "Manufacturer: HTC", so it can be similar to OEM too?
http://www.boxwave.com/products/easyfinder/buy-best-htc-touch-pro-accessories_3260.htm
That's probably the regular OEM on Expansys-usa, but Boxwave includes a screen protector for the buttons too, and people have bad experiences with Expansys.
Why don't you reuse the one that came with it. There is no adhesive on the screen protector it is held on by static "cling" Wash it, dry it with lint free cloth or air duster. if there is dust on it at that point use clear scotch tape and stick it on, pull it off it will remove any dust then reapply. I reapplied mine the other day it works great.
I explore all this tips only after I am totally... sh*ted OEM protector. So, now I must order it in shops.
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You already use this protector? Or only order and waiting for it?
I currently use the BoxWave. I ordered the 3 pack, 1 anti-glare and 2 crystal clear. Currently using the anti-glare. As said, it has the same feel and thickness of the stock/OEM protector and feels the same when I swipe my finger across the screen.
I don't know about the expansys one.
But what about applying? Any problems?
And does it REALLY match size of the screen? And what about hole for front VGA camera? Just I didn`t see it on screenshot.
I didn't have any problem applying and reapplying, but no hole for the camera, as the US version does not have them, but it does match the screen. You'll have to contact them to see if they have any or can make it for you.
You'll be hard pressed to find the original screen protector with the VGA cut out. Not even the expansys version seems to have the cut out.
Ok, thanks for answers - I will order BoxWave soon.
Hi!
Yesterday I sent my X2 to service*, so I have probably a month or so to look for a screen protector - or do I need one? X2 is not equipped with one, so maybe S-E thinks the screen is good enough without it?
Probably not, so I'd like if you could recommend me a screen protector, maybe two - glossy and matte.
I don't care about its scratch resistance, I just want it to be as thin as possible so it does not interfere with the touch detection much.
Does anyone actually notice any difference between "expensive" and "cheap eBay" screen protectors?
Thanks!
*I know this sentence is not right, what term should I use?
Nobody using a screen protector for their X2?
im sure there was a thread about this somewhere else. but anyway, check out durasec hightec. i had their screen protector on my X1 for a year. its a special self healing plastic. small cuts and scratches just dissappear! highly recommended. they have their own website and are also on ebay. i think it comes from germany. costs around £9.
this is there ebay website. you dont want the cleartec ones, theyre just regular plastic.. its the HIGHTEC single protector.
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/falcixx/m.html?_nkw=x2&_sacat=0&_trksid=m270&_odkw=&_osacat=0&bkBtn=
they also have a regular website
http://www.durasec.com/
http://www.durasec.com/catalog/sony....html?osCsid=592e310bd0d500a9143cc56d6a853790
i really wouldnt bother with the cheapo ones. i had three with the X2 when i got it and they only last a week or so and get scratched very easily. the durasec will last as long as you have the phone. its quite thick but doesnt affect the touchscreen response at all.
Biges said:
Nobody using a screen protector for their X2?
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I bought one for the i-Phone (price 2$ ) because in Lebanon we don't have accessories for SE so I cut it in order to become the size of the X2, touch so well and protect the screen from the wounds
The best solution for screen protect is Brando protector. I bought one and can´t belive that is so briliant! Best protector ever!
Here it is: http://mobile.brando.com/bw-ultraclear-smart-phone-s-p-sony-ericsson-xperia-x2-_p05064c0864d008.html
Thanks for your replies!
Well, yesterday I ordered some cheap protectors from eBay, both glossy and matte. I went after the lowest price, because I so far have not found any comparison or reliable testing which would prove these expensive "brand" protectors to be better. It is just a piece of plastic anyway, isn't it?