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Does the screen need to be protected or does it really stand up to the abuse the youtube video shows?
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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disturkis4u said:
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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$5 where? What brand?
disturkis4u said:
Unless you want to test on your own =)
I had the hd2 and got a nasty scratch across it. So honestly for the $5 cost of a screen protector I don't think it hurts to use one
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x2 I also own an hd2. the vibrant screen may b scratch resistant but not scratch proof.
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Clearfreak has it for 5.99 on ebay free shipping...and another company also has 3 sheets for like $5 or so...check out the accessories thread titled ' screen protector ' much info there about the different brands
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clearfreak for one,$5.99 shipped & made here in the US
and you can find them cheaper still
clearfreak are on ebay - do a google for them, they $9 on their web, plus there are some reviews comparing them to other brands
I got mine at tmobile they thru them in for free ... but they sell for 10.00 for a pack of two at tmobile ...
it actually does put up do that abuse.. tested some things and no scratches
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it actually does put up do that abuse.. tested some things and no scratches
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this. the screen is a beast honestly. I'm actually having second thoughts about buying cases for it (one leather, one silicone gel). it's so light and thin it belongs in a pocket and I wouldn't put anything else in that pocket (change, keys, etc). In my opinion, for myself, I would never ever cover it up with a film and diminish the clarity, brightness, or touch sensitivity, however minuscule the difference might be my two pennies
ive tried to scratch it with keys and it wont happen same with a pocket knife.
this thing is TOUGH
I actually use the one that came with the Phone. U know, the one on the phone when it ships. It works great. I wash them in water, and shake most water off. I lay it on the phone with some water still on there. Not a lot duh, but enough to moist most of the sheet. I then use my credit card to flatten it nicely. It's great. And free. Oh, i also cut off the top right tab.
personally, I like riding bareback when it comes to phones if you're careful it's totally worth it.
99.9875% of the time the screen protector isn't necessary but then there's that ONE little thing that puts a scratch across the middle of the screen and it bugs me for the rest of the time I own the phone. That's why I use screen protectors.
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I actually use the one that came with the Phone. U know, the one on the phone when it ships. It works great. I wash them in water, and shake most water off. I lay it on the phone with some water still on there. Not a lot duh, but enough to moist most of the sheet. I then use my credit card to flatten it nicely. It's great. And free. Oh, i also cut off the top right tab.
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Badass. I had to cut mine to fit inside of the slight chrome rim but totally worth the effort. I had the tmobile one on there and it looked like sh*t. Really degraded the screen quality IMO. Don't know why mine was over sized but it's all good now.
The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.
I had a BestSkinEver protector on my G1 and my fingers didnt glide very well on the touchscreen. The Vibrant screen is very nice, fingers glide just great for Swype. Worried about putting a protector on it and losing this PLUS screen awesomeness.
For those who put a protector on, how does it feel/look?
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The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
Then they do several drop test.
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First, someone says it's Chinese on phandroid and now you say it's Japanese. Dang people, if you don't know what language it is, then just say Asian. Really, not hard.
Btw, the video is in Korean. Yes, what a surprise.
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Badass. I had to cut mine to fit inside of the slight chrome rim but totally worth the effort. I had the tmobile one on there and it looked like sh*t. Really degraded the screen quality IMO. Don't know why mine was over sized but it's all good now.
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I am now without a protector. I tried many times to get the finger print smudge off the stock shield but it just wouldn't come off. (on the sticky side, that touches the glass) I am gong to get the clearfreak.
What needs to be protected is that metal edge. I dropped my phone ONE TIME on concrete from KNEE LEVEL and now all four corners of the metal have ding in them. Under that cheap layer of gunmetal coloring is Chrome, wouldn't be surprised if the gunmetal just wears off from everyday use eventually.
On another note the screen and battery cover were 100 percent undamaged. Tough plastic surrounded by cheap metal, if the plastic is so fancy and strong, why didn't they just make the whole outer shell out of it? Geniuses.
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The video is in Japanese, but you'll figure it out.
First test...galaxy s in a bag with keys, screws, random metal, etc.
Second Text....nail / screw to the screen directly
Third Test...razor blade to the screen directly
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That video was PAINFUL TO WATCH!!!! Good to know that our phone is pretty damn scratch resistance other than being struck by a direct blade attack as shown in the video. The guy kept commenting on how strong the Glass is. In the mix bag test, he says that the glass is clear. The pastic areas were scratched but the glass was okay he says. Btw, it's Korean.
edit : that's so awesome, they get Terrestrial DMB to stream TV whoa. guess they had this since 2000 lol
This phone has a weird screen. Sometimes I see scratches and then they go away. Is there a best way to clean the screen? I have used a lint free cloth and I get good results but is there a better way?
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Microfiber cloth should be enough. You should really think about a screen protector if you are concerned about scratches.
Im not concerned about scratches since I baby it. But in the time I've had it since launch it seems to pick up slight scratches that disappear. Anyone else seen this on there's?
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i just gleek on it and wipe it on my pants.
I would definitely invest in a screen protector. Even if you do baby it, one day it is going to get scratch. You're going to make a mistake and aw **** your screwed.
I recommend Realook . I swear, you can't even see them. Everyone on xda loves them!
Those aren't scratches. They're permanent. I am guessing they're streaks of some kind. Scratches tend to dig down on the glass and it would go a away.
After truong several different ones go with Realook I can not tell that it is on.
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Another vote for Realook.
I had no SP, Clearfreak and Invisible Shield during the time I've had my phone but Realook is the only one that protects the screen while looking inconspicuous (that is if you can install it without bubbling by the ear piece and/or edges).
One of the best features of RL is that it can be removed easily, washed with warm water and re-applied without too much hustle.
+1 for realook. i carry the microfiber cloth that they supply you with in the package in my wallet. (inside the plastic folder of course)
I typically discourage SPs, especially for a phone with gorilla glass, but since there was so much buzz about RL SPs I decided to split the costs with another XDA member... afterwards, I wrote a glowing review on it. It is very nice.
That said, I updated the post today discussing the SP is much worse at showing fingerprints. I hate this. I am constantly cleaning the phones screen.
Use a microfiber cloth like for your glasses. If mine is really bad I will put a drop of saline on the screen and rub that in.
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i just gleek on it and wipe it on my pants.
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I laughed out load when I read this.
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i just gleek on it and wipe it on my pants.
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ROTFLMAO
Another vote for Realook. It shows fingerprints like no other but other than that I can't tell it's even on.
A microfiber cloth works fine for me, even when the screen gets particularly greasy & smudged (I use no screen protector).
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It shows fingerprints like no other but other than that I can't tell it's even on.
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?? Isn't that a bit contradictory ? ha.
jesrazo said:
Im not concerned about scratches since I baby it. But in the time I've had it since launch it seems to pick up slight scratches that disappear. Anyone else seen this on there's?
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I'm running naked and I know what your talking about. Sort of odd smudges that clean off but don't look like they should. No idea why that happens but I've seen them.
I've seen the protectors but nothing compares to just having glass. I'm very careful with phones so I've never needed one or insurance or anything else but I can understand why some people won't go without those things.
I've tried Realook and I've tried InvisibleShield. Realook looks better but I feel safer with InvisibleShield.
I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks
Ditch the screen protector, recommend the Motorola Case
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I would like to keep on the screen the Plastic Protector that comes with the XOOM from factory while I get the Screen Protector, is it possible to use it with it ?, or I have to remove it ?, thanks
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Not sure if you can, I yanked mine off so fast, it was like I was 5 again again on Xmass morning. I have never used screen protectors on anything and frankly I have never got a scratch, I think they are huge ripoffs. The screen on the Xoom is very tough gorilla glass.
I WOULD recommend the Motorola case that snaps around it, some people complain that you can't charge it with it closed, but that is very minor. Otherwise it's a good case. You will want a case not only to protect against droppage but to protect the screen and make it overall less slippery when you carry it (often under your arm). It also kind of Hides it, so to most people it just looks like a little black notepad, which keeps a lot of people from asking what it is.
Dan
you can use it. I kept mine on for a while yesterday until I was ready to install my screen protector. Only downside is it feels real gritty but it works fine
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Not sure if you can, I yanked mine off so fast, it was like I was 5 again again on Xmass morning. I have never used screen protectors on anything and frankly I have never got a scratch, I think they are huge ripoffs. The screen on the Xoom is very tough gorilla glass.
I WOULD recommend the Motorola case that snaps around it, some people complain that you can't charge it with it closed, but that is very minor. Otherwise it's a good case. You will want a case not only to protect against droppage but to protect the screen and make it overall less slippery when you carry it (often under your arm). It also kind of Hides it, so to most people it just looks like a little black notepad, which keeps a lot of people from asking what it is.
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Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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Fingerprints can be removed in like 2 seconds, enjoy your Xoom with the plastic off
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Thanks, my main concern are the "fingerprints", the XOOM screen is like a "fingerprint magnet"
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That is the reason I bought InvisibleShield, the same reason I got it for my phone. It helps to reduce glare and fingerprints.
I kept all the plastic on mine for about five days until my skinomi came. I didn't want a single scratch on my baby while i waited for the full carbon fiber/ screen protector to arrive! Worked fine with plastic. Edges started to peel back after a couple days, that's it.
I've had mine on since day one. Figure when it starts to come off I'll just take it off and do without. Not worried about scratches, just seemed like it'd allow me to be lazy about cleaning for a while if I kept it on over the screen.
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It won't act as a screen protect as much as a figure protector lol.
I left mine on for two days till I got a real screen protector, it will work for smudges but ID be a little careful about scratches. It's a good idea though so you don't have to clean the screen before you put the real protector on
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geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
I did the same, no issues here either. Just got the Skinomi in the mail so im finally gonna remove the plastic cover that it came with.
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geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
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Troll much?
Does XDA allow/support this type of behavior?
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It won't act as a screen protect as much as a figure protector lol.
I left mine on for two days till I got a real screen protector, it will work for smudges but ID be a little careful about scratches. It's a good idea though so you don't have to clean the screen before you put the real protector on
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Having a perfectly clean screen to apply my screen protector was one of the biggest perks! I didn't have to worry about dirt or finger prints getting stuck under the protector!
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Troll much?
Does XDA allow/support this type of behavior?
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A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
-Bauxite
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Bauxite said:
A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
-Bauxite
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I'm sure you know most techies (and clumsy people?) like keeping their gadgets as perfect as they can. If that means covering it in damage-resistant plastic, then why not? I've never been one for screen protectors... but I definitely see the point. Full body protectors also seem very useful. You can bump into things, drop your device on the ground, put it in bags full of other stuff, throw it around (not horribly, of course) and still not have to worry about damage.
Its much better than letting that one little scratch you tried so hard to avoid get on your device. Unless you just don't care. However, after paying 100+ dollars I would surely care. Can't have expensive things that look like trash.
My original plastic is still on the face, after 5 days of use I finally took the other plastic off.
I'm having a real hard time deciding whether to put a screen protector on this thing or not. For the first time in a decade of using the stupid things I think I'm going to try going without one. I'll be heartbroken if I end up with a gash though. This is my first Gorilla Glass product so it's a foreign concept to me.
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My original plastic is still on the face, after 5 days of use I finally took the other plastic off.
I'm having a real hard time deciding whether to put a screen protector on this thing or not. For the first time in a decade of using the stupid things I think I'm going to try going without one. I'll be heartbroken if I end up with a gash though. This is my first Gorilla Glass product so it's a foreign concept to me.
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gorilla glass scratscratches surprizingly easy! And I never used to care about screen orotectors and stuff until I started reselling my gadgets on eBay. I usually get my tech on sale and end up getting same as I paid for it back with a well preserved gadget and a good listing. Plan on doing the same with my 25% off xoom in a couple months or year when the next google experience tablet is released...
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geeze, u sound like those immigrant families that would leave the plastic sheet cover on their couches!
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No offense to anyone. I know my ancestors were immigrants too!
It's actually a compliment. When you come to America with nothing, you tend to take really good care of your stuff
But yea, us 3rd, 4th, etc gen Americans just say f'-it whatever, let me enjoy my things!
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A bit rude perhaps but that's hardly trolling. I don't understand anyone in this thread either. I like to enjoy my electronics free of plastic head on right when I get them
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Yep, same here but I guess I've developed a different kind of "analness" eg, instead of keeping the plastic on the leather couches, I clean and condition them every 3mos (with Lexol).
Instead of putting a screen protector on my Evo, it always flies solo in my pocket everywhere we go (keys & nicknacks go in the other) and slide it in with the screen facing my thigh
Not sure I can fit the Xoom in my pocket but it'll stay in the safety of the home most of its life.
http://www.ixobelle.com/2009/05/i-hate-everyone.html
that's a special post for people like the OP. I wrote it back in may of 2009.
I was so anxious about dropping\scratching my phone that I bought this huge case from amazon and now I've realized....Using a case just ****ing ruins this phone, it literally becomes a working brick (literally) also its well known that its probably the thinnest phone around, i mean forget the case yo. Anyone else agree?
http://www.amazon.com/Flip-Cover-EF...949365&sr=1-6&keywords=Samsung+Galaxy+S3+Case
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I agree.
I have had an Evo, and an Evo 3D previously. Both of which I never used a cover/case on.
Then I got a small clip on case for my GSIII, but really dislike the bulkiness that it adds to the phone. I keep toying around with it, taking the case off, then putting it back on. I really am thinking of going caseless. But I do need to find a good screen protector. If I decided to do that.
I'm still debating, every time I buy cases I end up taking it off with in a few days...I already got a screen protector and I think that's all I need.
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@Cuhrazy
That Flip case, doesn't look like it'll protect anything if the phone was dropped.
I need a kickstand, need it. So I have a Case-Mate Pop!. It does make it brick-like when I have the phone in it.
I really really want a case cuz I'm scared to drop it. And my hands get oily and it starts slipping lmao. But then again, a case will cover up its sexiness
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You don't have to get a giant otterbox, I have a tpu case and I think the little extra size to the phone is perfect and you get a little more protection from dropping.
Halmo said:
You don't have to get a giant otterbox, I have a tpu case and I think the little extra size to the phone is perfect and you get a little more protection from dropping.
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Yeah TPU cases are good. Not really big but do give some protection. I'm looking at one of these: www.cruzerlite.com
Should be some Youtube reviews also.
Don't buy the white d30 open button case, gets dirty crazy fast, and cleaning it removes the white finish
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I ended up buying one even though I don't like em because the phone seems a bit slippery to me and want to avoid dropping it.
Either way, the tpu case I bought isn't that bulky so I'm ok with it.
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I didn't want a case
But then I got the phone and now i'm afraid i'm going to drop it so I bought a slim TPU case and a slim TPU bumper. I may rock it without a case every now and then because this phone feels and looks great.
no case brah.
i got a free one to protect it until i get one of these
shopandroid.com/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-skin-cases-top10.htm
This is my solution to the whole thing. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1645709 It focuses more on the screen protection than the case itself, so I'll sum it up here too.
I have found XO skin to be the best pick of wet install protection. Their skins cover any device so perfectly edge to edge that they virtually disappear. Other companies like ZAGG say they have "features" like the "orange peel effect", and that due to the fact that the Galaxy Nexus has a curved screen the shield needs to be smaller to accommodate this and there's nothing they can do. It's bull. They look like crap and it's their way of trying to hide that. XO has a full body protection option that when installed properly offers complete protection from every day nicks dings and short distance fumbles (all you can ask for from a case) that you almost forget is there. And when you do remember you show it off to people, instead of shoving your ZAGG covered phone back in your pocket in embarrassment. It still has a slight rubbery feel under hot heavy use (no innuendo intended), so I put a brand new new cheepo throw away plastic screen protector over it every couple of weeks to solve all my issues. (trust me when I say the XO Skin is completely unnoticeable underneath it. It does NOT look like you have two screen protectors on. Many people didn't believe me) I have been case free for 2 months without a care in the world about it, and my phone still looks wonderful.
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I need a case. My hands are small so when I try to reach with my thumb across the screen, the base of my thumb will usually barely touch the screen causing chaos with the touchscreen. Case with raised sides that protect the screen some when dropped keep my thumb from hitting the touchscreen on the sides.
I picked up a otterbox commuter a few days ago it's was a pain to get the phone in and is a bit big but I am happy with the case and screen protector as accidents happen and it's better to protect the phone then pay $600 to replace it.
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That Flip case, doesn't look like it'll protect anything if the phone was dropped.
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Thats the point. It replaces the battery cover and adds protection to the screen. Sure it prolly wouldn't be that great for the back but you would have an extra back cover.
Robert Hodgson said:
I picked up a otterbox commuter a few days ago it's was a pain to get the phone in and is a bit big but I am happy with the case and screen protector as accidents happen and it's better to protect the phone then pay $600 to replace it.
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Does yours come with a built in screen protector? I wanna get one but I hate the screen protecter.
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find a good case, adn yo're G2G. I know my POP! isn't the thinnest, but I already dropped it onto tile from about 3 feet today. i'm not taking any chances. lol
Well I currently have SGP dual front and back but this thing is a finger print magnet. I saw a ghost armor booth in the mall and I'm wondering if anyone uses it? How's clarity and smoothness? Orange peel? Does it pick up a lot of fingerprints? I don't want to pay a lot and then not like it!
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I use it and have on my last 6+ devices. I swear by it. Its ghost armor or nothing for me. I don't like how plastic everything else feels. Very clear and durable.
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I use it and have on my last 6+ devices. I swear by it. Its ghost armor or nothing for me. I don't like how plastic everything else feels. Very clear and durable. <br />
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So no orange peel? Also is it rubbery feeling like other wet applies? Edge to edge as well right? What case you using with it? Want to make sure it works with OEM bumper and it doesn't peel
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Gja88 said:
So no orange peel? Also is it rubbery feeling like other wet applies? Edge to edge as well right? What case you using with it? Want to make sure it works with OEM bumper and it doesn't peel
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I use it exactly because there is a ghost armor stand at the mall.
No orange peel. I haven't used other wet applies, but I don't think it feels rubbery. It is not edge to edge, the curved edges are left uncovered and even the back piece is a little small. I have the official bumper with it and the ghost armor works perfectly, the bumper actually does not even touch the front and back pieces. I have the full covering around the edges as well, which obviously does get covered.
Hope that helps.
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So no orange peel? Also is it rubbery feeling like other wet applies? Edge to edge as well right? What case you using with it? Want to make sure it works with OEM bumper and it doesn't peel
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I just got a full body Ghost Armor for my N4 and I was surprised by 2 things:
1) It isn't edge to edge which I found odd because it was a wet apply.
2) Normally, I would not even look at a screen protector if it wasn't edge to edge but oddly, this protector isn't even noticeable that it isn't edge to edge. The way the N4's screen curves on its sides is so pronounced that you won't be able to see the edges of the screen protector. I've seen some other non-edge to edge protectors (SGP for example) and it looks terrible with such a "small" protector but this one seems to be oddly fine. I can't explain why this one looks fine (it's not as if they use some kind of special material or something), but I have no problems with it at all and as a bonus, it won't lift up because of any cases. Best of both worlds I'd say and I'm pretty satisfied.
I also got them to throw on a matte back protector which I think will go well with the official bumper if that ever comes back into stock. I was going to get a clear back as well but they ran out and offered me a matte back which I took. Think it was a good decision as the back will feel more solid with it than a smudgy and fingerprinty clear back.
They also put on some side protectors for the sides of the phone which I don't really like. Most likely going to rip them off, but might keep them as I will be using a case anyways and would make no difference.
Pretty satisfied overall. A little pricey at $35 for a full body kit + installation but I have always hated applying screen protectors by myself. Throw in the lifetime warranty and it's fair value I'd say.
Thanks for the replies. One last question. Does the clear one repel fingerprints well? If not how would you compare the matte one to the clear one as far as clarity is concerned?
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I used to only use ghost armor but tried Bestskinsever and now ghost armor looks like crap to me. The orange peel effect is horrible on ghost armor and on BSE it almost non existent. Just my opinion
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The clear one repels fingerprints about as well as the screen alone, maybe a little better, which basically means it doesn't.
Im thinking about getting ghost armor im just not down with the price
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Im thinking about getting ghost armor im just not down with the price
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You can order it and install it yourself and save 5$ from the installation fee. It is really easy to install yourself, although it takes a little while to cure, being a wet-apply screen protector. Personally I also don't really trust the stand at the mall near where I live, as I let the guy there do it once, and he did it quite poorly (left dust and many bubbles underneath, and actually didn't line up the cutouts right). I ended up redoing it myself ( I feel like reiterating that it is the easiest screen protector installation I have ever done). However, this is just my experience with the people at my mall, YMMV.
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You can order it and install it yourself and save 5$ from the installation fee. It is really easy to install yourself, although it takes a little while to cure, being a wet-apply screen protector. Personally I also don't really trust the stand at the mall near where I live, as I let the guy there do it once, and he did it quite poorly (left dust and many bubbles underneath, and actually didn't line up the cutouts right). I ended up redoing it myself ( I feel like reiterating that it is the easiest screen protector installation I have ever done). However, this is just my experience with the people at my mall, YMMV.
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I've generally had good experience with the stand at my mall, specifically with one guy who even when hungover (he told me) still did a great job. I've certainly had better treatment with Apple devices though, they go through so many iPhones/iPods each day that they can do it in there sleep and I find they have more difficulty with less popular, or, in this case, new devices like the Nexus 4.
With the Nexus 4 I'm a little dissatisfied with some of the application. The sides in particular, but for some reason the guy had trouble with the backing as well and there is a few air bubbles that have been bugging me. I've been considering redoing it myself, but as I've always had them do it I don't have the materials.
Do you know what I could use to reapply it at home?
AgentBEATS said:
I've generally had good experience with the stand at my mall, specifically with one guy who even when hungover (he told me) still did a great job. I've certainly had better treatment with Apple devices though, they go through so many iPhones/iPods each day that they can do it in there sleep and I find they have more difficulty with less popular, or, in this case, new devices like the Nexus 4.
With the Nexus 4 I'm a little dissatisfied with some of the application. The sides in particular, but for some reason the guy had trouble with the backing as well and there is a few air bubbles that have been bugging me. I've been considering redoing it myself, but as I've always had them do it I don't have the materials.
Do you know what I could use to reapply it at home?
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I found that many of the tiny speck-like air bubbles actually dissappear by themselves after a few days, the larger ones you can sort of "push out" with your finger.
If you choose to install it yourself, they give you all the supplies you need, including a new screen protector, covered under the warranty. However, the mall stand I go to asks that you bring in your old screen protector if you peeled it off, so hang on to it.
Mr. Chocolate said:
I found that many of the tiny speck-like air bubbles actually dissappear by themselves after a few days, the larger ones you can sort of "push out" with your finger.
If you choose to install it yourself, they give you all the supplies you need, including a new screen protector, covered under the warranty. However, the mall stand I go to asks that you bring in your old screen protector if you peeled it off, so hang on to it.
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I've never been given all the supplies before, as they do the install there and then I'm on my way. I've gone back and got them to reapply a few times previously with a few other devices, but I felt like I might just try it myself this time.
I realize most of the bubbles disappear, but it's already been over a week and there are a number of them left including one large one that I knew from the beginning would never go away on its own.
DowntownJeffBrown said:
I used to only use ghost armor but tried Bestskinsever and now ghost armor looks like crap to me. The orange peel effect is horrible on ghost armor and on BSE it almost non existent. Just my opinion
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THIS^. I literally just applied my bestskinsever, and i love it. great fit. I am not using a case at the moment tho, waiting for it in the mail currently