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Skinomi or bestskinsever?

I'm deciding on 2 fully body clear skins/protectors
Skinomi
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009W6C4FW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B009W6C4FW&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwgadgetgblo-20
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Bestskinever
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin

SPG. I hate the orange peel on skinomi.
BestSkinEver? Dunno, i've never heard of it before.

hachem28 said:
I'm deciding on 2 fully body clear skins/protectors
Skinomi
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=B009W6C4FW&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwgadgetgblo-20
or
Bestskinever
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
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Skinomi is a little bit thicker, so has more chance of orange peel and had a little bit of drag on my finger swipes. (Nit picking, it is slight)
I found skinomi to be better than zagg, although I've had a few skinomis that had a speckled glitter effect due to an uneven adhesive.
In my opinion, BSE is the best of all these wet skins.
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chrisjcks said:
Skinomi is a little bit thicker, so has more chance of orange peel and had a little bit of drag on my finger swipes. (Nit picking, it is slight)
I found skinomi to be better than zagg, although I've had a few skinomis that had a speckled glitter effect due to an uneven adhesive.
In my opinion, BSE is the best of all these wet skins.
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Zagg is just like a piece of colorless orange peel,
I don't know why there are so many people still buying it...

Emama said:
Zagg is just like a piece of colorless orange peel,
I don't know why there are so many people still buying it...
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I think they have a good warranty... And they are much better at marketing.

I picked up the Skinomi one. Wish it could get her when my nexus does.

I got one from Skinomi as well. Price got me but they all seem to be the same for me. Maybe I'll see, I'm used to third grade protectors from china lol.

I've had a Skinomi protector on my Sensation 4G for awhile. No peeling, I usually forget its there... don't throw your phone in your pocket with your keys. Turns out the Nexus 4 Skinomi product was already on my wishlist! lol

I have a Skinomi on my T-Mo Galaxy S2 and it is really nice. I have heard good things about Best Skins Ever so I might give them a try when I get my Nexus 4.
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Just a heads up for those who bought from Skinomi:
they will be starting to ship anything Nexus 4 related tomorrow (nov 20). I bought a skin set myself.
enter code: get25 for 25% off on anything @ Skinomi. If paying by Paypal please do not use the Paypal link right away on check out because it'll not let you enter the code. Use the regular check out button.

Screen scratches super easy gorilla glass is a lie!

Haven't dropped my phone and handle it as if it were my child. I have three hairline scratches on the screen from setting it on a counter[face down]and picking it up to see activenotifications. Disappointed with the build quality moto!
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joshpersaud said:
Haven't dropped my phone and handle it as if it were my child. I have three hairline scratches on the screen from setting it on a counter[face down]and picking it up to see activenotifications. Disappointed with the build quality moto!
Sent from an impatiently bought moto x
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Are the scratches on the actual screen surface or on the front lip of the phone? From my experience the front lip area is very sensitive to fine scratches (though not very noticeable) but the screen itself is pretty resistant. This is a bit extreme, but worth checking out too --
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlFS-hQK50I

joshpersaud said:
Haven't dropped my phone and handle it as if it were my child. I have three hairline scratches on the screen from setting it on a counter[face down]and picking it up to see activenotifications. Disappointed with the build quality moto!
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That's odd considering the screen doesn't touch a surface when you lay it face down. There are small lips at the top and bottom of the phone to keep the screen slightly elevated. Are you sure it wasn't caused by dust/sand/grit in your pocket?

Usually use a screen protector but haven't found a nice one yet. Its on the actual screen. Goes right through my keyboard. Will take pics soon
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_MetalHead_ said:
That's odd considering the screen doesn't touch a surface when you lay it face down. There are small lips at the top and bottom of the phone to keep the screen slightly elevated. Are you sure it wasn't caused by dust/sand/grit in your pocket?
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Usually I'd mark it down to pocket sand but it happened while on a desk. Set it down, went to bathroom and came back it was scratched.
It sits like a nexus in a desk but I think it might have been from the mouse pad I had it on.
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Gorilla glass scratches all the time, something like a grain of sand can scratch it.

eallan said:
Gorilla glass scratches all the time, something like a grain of sand can scratch it.
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That's because sand is one of the toughest materials. Yes, tougher than a steel knife.

It will be a great day on xda when people stop buying into the false info regarding gorilla glass and scratching....
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If it was a stone based countertop, then it may be hard enough to scratch gorilla glass.
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I too scratched it by putting it face down on a table. The center of the screen touches the surface and it even spins. I got semi-circular scratches on my phone. I never once got scratches on my GS2, so the only explanation is the fact that there is no lip. Today I received a replacement device and sent back the scratched one (Moto has a 14 day exchange policy). Now we know not to put it face down.

I learned my lesson with my Note 2. It was the first phone I didn't put a screen protector on and it was also the last one. I put one on my X before I even powered it on.

Ivan Fuentes Hagar said:
That's because sand is one of the toughest materials. Yes, tougher than a steel knife.
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I know.
Well, "sand" can be many different things, some of which have quartz which is very expensive.

jlambeth1 said:
I learned my lesson with my Note 2. It was the first phone I didn't put a screen protector on and it was also the last one. I put one on my X before I even powered it on.
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This? No offense but it is 2013 and people have not learned to put screen protectors on the smartphones?
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bobbysteels216 said:
This? No offense but it is 2013 and people have not learned to put screen protectors on the smartphones?
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I choose not to use a screen protector. What's the point of protecting the glass if you never get to feel how nice it is? There are no screen protectors that offer the same feel as glass with the exception of the steinheil glas.t ones but they have their own set of issues. I haven't used a screen protector on any phone since the EVO 4G and have never gotten any serious scratches. Superficial swirls, yes, but who gives a crap about those? Not I. These are glass screens not plastic, and as such they are very hard to scratch. They don't need screen protectors.

_MetalHead_ said:
I choose not to use a screen protector. What's the point of protecting the glass if you never get to feel how nice it is?
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Because who doesn't prefer to have scratches on their screens right? It is not like scratches decrease the value of a phone or anything like that, in fact it makes it look better. And who does not like sliding their fingers across scratched Corning Gorilla Glass to get that reddish hue and that stiffness on the tip of their thumbs and index fingers when they scroll and play games?
/sarcasm
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bobbysteels216 said:
This? No offense but it is 2013 and people have not learned to put screen protectors on the smartphones?
I knew better but figured I would chance it and if I got a scratch that pissed me off enough I would just do an insurance claim. Oh well, it's my son's problem now that nice I gave him my Note 2.
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bobbysteels216 said:
Because who doesn't prefer to have scratches on their screens right? It is not like scratches decrease the value of a phone or anything like that, in fact it makes it look better. And who does not like sliding their fingers across scratched Corning Gorilla Glass to get that reddish hue and that stiffness on the tip of their thumbs and index fingers when they scroll and play games?
/sarcasm
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Right, so use a crappy protector so the next guy gets to use a perfect screen. I sell all my old devices so I am well aware of how it affects resale value. Are you really going to ugly up your phone for a year or so with a protector just so you can make an extra $50 later on down the road? Or drag your fingers across a ****ty plastic protector vs. nice smooth glass when gaming? Doesn't make any sense to me. It boggles my mind how people scratch their screens so easily. I work in the trades and I always toss my phone in my tool bag with tons of sharp, jagged tools and I don't get any scratches ever. On any phone.

bobbysteels216 said:
Because who doesn't prefer to have scratches on their screens right? It is not like scratches decrease the value of a phone or anything like that, in fact it makes it look better.
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Hint: not everybody considers buying a phone for resale after the new hotness comes along. People who do? Of course they should consider putting on a screen protector and an otterbox.
But people who value ergonomics? Not so much.
FWIW, my last two phones have been case and screen protector free. They've picked up the odd cosmetic ding, but the gorilla glass has been flawless after two years of usage. YMMV.

thedosbox said:
Hint: not everybody considers buying a phone for resale after the new hotness comes along. People who do? Of course they should consider putting on a screen protector and an otterbox.
But people who value ergonomics? Not so much.
FWIW, my last two phones have been case and screen protector free. They've picked up the odd cosmetic ding, but the gorilla glass has been flawless after two years of usage. YMMV.
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Agreed 100%.

thedosbox said:
FWIW, my last two phones have been case and screen protector free. They've picked up the odd cosmetic ding, but the gorilla glass been flawless after two years of usage. YMMV.
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Hint: Everyone cannot have a smartphone for two years and not use screen protectors without having a scratched up screen. There are no ergonomics to value on a scratched up screen unless one appreciates having their fingers get red or irritated from rubbing it while scrolling, swiping, or playing games.
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Losing my temper with temperd glass

Anyone else having a time with the tempered glass protector? I just have says and tomes where it makes it non responsive.

Its affected your spelling too. Lol
I just put one of the icarez 0.2mm ones on tonight. So far touch responsiveness seems about the same. No dead spots so far.

I have the iCarez 0.3mm tempered glass protector and it isn't giving me any issues. If anything I think it's made the capacitive screen a little too responsive as I'm noticing just brushing the screen while it's off is activating the KnockOn at times.
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Yeah I have the icarez as well and it works great.

No problems with the nillkin h9 !
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They're not worth the cost. I went back to normal protectors.
G3

Definitely affecting some part of the screen. I have ordered and going back to standard film screen protectors. My colleague has done so and the touch issue is gone after ditching glass protector.

I-blason 0.2mm here and everything great!

20degrees said:
They're not worth the cost. I went back to normal protectors.
G3
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The icarez ones are only $10 or $12 depending on thickness. Not exactly a huge expense.

i have SGP Nano Glass and I have zero issues with it... Which one do you have?

I have the icarez .3mm one too and don't have any issue. I think I'd have preferred the .2mm once just so I don't feel it as much at the cutout piece at the top, but I'm happy with the .3mm one.

Some guys in the German Android Forum have the same problems
No matter which brand the Protector came from.
But only after using the glass protectors a week ore more
Zero Responsive in Games for example
Without Protector or a Film-Proctetor no problems at all.

JasonJoel said:
Its affected your spelling too. Lol
I just put one of the icarez 0.2mm ones on tonight. So far touch responsiveness seems about the same. No dead spots so far.
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So you see part of my problem...LOL
bkeaver said:
i have SGP Nano Glass and I have zero issues with it... Which one do you have?
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I have the one from Verizon. it's 0.4mm thick (pause)
I bought it because I wasn't sure if I wanted to get the case from them or amazon, but feeling how it is a little odd in the hands (coming from a Galaxy Nexus with a case on at all times) I at least wanted to protect the screen.

iCarez .33mm version here with no issues

903tex said:
I-blason 0.2mm here and everything great!
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+1 here with iblasson, no issues at all.
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I am using a Skinomi Tech Glass and it works great
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi-Tech-Glass-Replacement-Touchscreen/dp/B00L2PDY6O/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1407427223&sr=1-2

I have the iLoome 9H protector and I've noticed some touch responsiveness loss...I sent them an email to follow up on this...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00LFTL1I0/ref=oss_product

JasonJoel said:
The icarez ones are only $10 or $12 depending on thickness. Not exactly a huge expense.
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I don't usually mess them up but if you do, that adds up. The 3 pack for $5 does good enough imo.
G3

I have zagg invisible shield glass and no prob so far :good:

iCarez .3 as well. Works perfect.

screen protector - Armorsuit VS IQ Shield VS Zagg (Glass) - What is the best?

Hello everyone
I have a feeling that these are the best screen protectors on the market (am I wrong? I read hundreds of reviews..)
Of the three I mentioned in the title.. What do you think best screen protector?
Can you also information why? And specify a specific model?
Thanks!!!

TGSP - GPEL Version 2
- If you dont plan on using any case, then this is best option.
Screen protector : BestSkinsever
Case fit version (Glossy/Matte)
- This seems to better than skinomi and IQ Shield.
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iamansar said:
TGSP - GPEL Version 2
- If you dont plan on using any case, then this is best option.
Screen protector : BestSkinsever
Case fit version (Glossy/Matte)
- This seems to better than skinomi and IQ Shield.
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And if I plan to use in case? :good:

FreedomLife said:
And if I plan to use in case? :good:
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Then buy BestSkinsEver case fit version
If you apply tempered glass and then once u put case, it will lift off and well rest will be history.
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iamansar said:
Then buy BestSkinsEver case fit version
If you apply tempered glass and then once u put case, it will lift off and well rest will be history.
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thank you :good:
I would be happy more Comments :highfive:

Interested in this as well. Atm I have a foil that has been manufactured in Germany. Fits the screen perfectly, but doesn't feel as good as glass.

Zagg HD Dry would be my vote. No longer rubbery like they used to be (the one I had on my old Galaxy S2 was terrible), and it feels very much like glass. Also doesn't curl at the edges with a proper fitting cover. Also comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Avoid all the glass protectors on curved screens. It doesn't matter how much they cost, they never fit correctly and raise on the edges resulting in touch screen issues until they're removed. They're a complete waste of money and I'm amazed people still bother with them.

Beefheart said:
Zagg HD Dry would be my vote. No longer rubbery like they used to be (the one I had on my old Galaxy S2 was terrible), and it feels very much like glass. Also doesn't curl at the edges with a proper fitting cover. Also comes with a lifetime replacement guarantee.
Avoid all the glass protectors on curved screens. It doesn't matter how much they cost, they never fit correctly and raise on the edges resulting in touch screen issues until they're removed. They're a complete waste of money and I'm amazed people still bother with them.
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Agree, I read about it a lot.
However, I bought a screen protector - iq shiled friendly case..
Hopefully, he'll fit 100%. :good::good:

best non glass screen protector

as above i'm looking for a non glass protector something that works well with cases and not lift up

welshandy2322 said:
as above i'm looking for a non glass protector something that works well with cases and not lift up
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Search Liquid Glass Screen Protector on Amazon. I'm surprised that it hasn't gotten more notice. I've been using it on my S8+ and Tab S3. I'm pretty careful with my devices anyway but I really like it. Also search YouTube for reviews etc. This is the only way I'm going from now on.

Can u share a link please?

Original Samsung protector. One of the best I have used.

ssking said:
Can u share a link please?
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https://www.mobilefun.co.uk/spigen-glas-tr-nano-liquid-universal-screen-protection-kit-67146

ssking said:
Can u share a link please?
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There's quite a lot of them, which is why I only gave you a search term.

welshandy2322 said:
as above i'm looking for a non glass protector something that works well with cases and not lift up
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I have this on My S8 Plus and Note 8
For Galaxy S9/S9+/Note 8/S8/S8+ Film Screen Protector Spigen®[NeoFlex] - 2PK,3PK
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Galaxy...var=552519658662&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

Illumi Aquashield
I highly recommend the screen protector called Illumi Aquashield. I have purchased a lot (no really, a lot!) of glass and non-glass protectors over the past few years, primarily for phones with curved screens. This one always tops the list. I just had mine arrive today for my S9+ (don't have the phone yet). It is a wet install, but I can say it is extremely clear, smooth to the touch, self-healing, non-peeling. I am too new a user to post the Amazon link, but just search for Illumi Aquashield S9+

I was a big fan of Dendrobates on my S8+. Don't see them selling one for the S9+ yet
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Ramer said:
Search Liquid Glass Screen Protector on Amazon. I'm surprised that it hasn't gotten more notice. I've been using it on my S8+ and Tab S3. I'm pretty careful with my devices anyway but I really like it. Also search YouTube for reviews etc. This is the only way I'm going from now on.
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Mate, biggest con going. Most of the videos you'll find are sponsored. Look a bit deeper and you'll find scratch test ones where they have left half of the screen untreated, the other half treated. There was little difference between the two halves. They both scratched.
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Skinomi clear hd tech skin, hands down. Get the full coverage non case friendly paired with a otterbox symmetry and it works perfect and cant even tell its on there. Works for s8+ and note 8 also

IQ Shield -- http://www.iqshield.com/
I HIGHLY recommend this. I've used this on three Galaxy's and four Fires. LOVE IT! Great customer service. Easy to install. Breathable... so little bubbles you get under it disappear. Self repairable... so "scratches" and whatnot disappear, too, because it's actually a thin gel coating. Available on Amazon, too.

WarAxe said:
IQ Shield -- http://www.iqshield.com/
I HIGHLY recommend this. I've used this on three Galaxy's and four Fires. LOVE IT! Great customer service. Easy to install. Breathable... so little bubbles you get under it disappear. Self repairable... so "scratches" and whatnot disappear, too, because it's actually a thin gel coating. Available on Amazon, too.
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Does it feel rubbery or resistant under finger?
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Chris_c81 said:
Does it feel rubbery or resistant under finger?
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No. Feels and looks like glass.
Note: All the IQ Shields I've ever gotten were their "gloss" type. They also have "matte" finish so I can't speak to whether those feel different.

WarAxe said:
IQ Shield -- http://www.iqshield.com/
I HIGHLY recommend this. I've used this on three Galaxy's and four Fires. LOVE IT! Great customer service. Easy to install. Breathable... so little bubbles you get under it disappear. Self repairable... so "scratches" and whatnot disappear, too, because it's actually a thin gel coating. Available on Amazon, too.
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Another vote for IQ Shield. Tried a cheap glass tempered screen protector but lost much sensitivity and high glare.

+1 for Dendrobates. I had it on my S8 and it was the best. I've had skinomi, IQ shield, Zagg, Spigen, and ArmorSuite. All those had that wet apply grippy feel I do not like. Plus after a couple weeks you could tell the clarity was not that good. Once I put on the Dendrobates you could feel the difference. It had that Glass like feel where it was so smooth and the clarity also that of a glass protector without all that added bulk. I had that on for about 2 months and the clarity never diminished as those of the others. So as soon as Dendrobates comes out w/ a S9+ varient im on it.

dluxx06 said:
+1 for Dendrobates. I had it on my S8 and it was the best. I've had skinomi, IQ shield, Zagg, Spigen, and ArmorSuite. All those had that wet apply grippy feel I do not like. Plus after a couple weeks you could tell the clarity was not that good. Once I put on the Dendrobates you could feel the difference. It had that Glass like feel where it was so smooth and the clarity also that of a glass protector without all that added bulk. I had that on for about 2 months and the clarity never diminished as those of the others. So as soon as Dendrobates comes out w/ a S9+ varient im on it.
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Looks interesting. Wonder when they'll have them ready?
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Armorsuit Case Friendly screen protector. Works great. Even better for the S9+ than last year's version.

Chris_c81 said:
Does it feel rubbery or resistant under finger?
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Personally, I feel like it's pretty rubbery and soft. Definitely can tell it's not glass.
It sticks well and the sides don't seem to lift however.