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Best touch experience with screen protector

Ok, so my Desire is on order (and has been for ages!!! AAARGH!) and I obviously want to protect it. My first thought was the InvisibleShield but having read the thread on here, it seems that it really doesn't make the screen look or feel good and that is a dealbreaker for me. I have come from the crappy feeling touch HD and am totally jealous of my mates iPhone 3GS' glass screen, which feels lovely.
So what do you think the best options are?
1. InvisibleShield all over (40% off coupon is v tempting)
2. InvisibleShield on back, and other screen protector on front (if so which one feels/looks best?)
3. Nothing on back, screen protector on front...
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Thanks a lot!

Honestly, I hate to use any protector, either on the back nor front.
The Desire itself is very gorgeous, magnificent and pretty as it is. Putting plastic ala condom does not do justice here.
But yeah, we still need to protect it. As a human, we are not perfect (yesterday I crashed my car).
To balance this, I choose to only protect the screen glass by using screen protector from martinfields.com (still on order). It is quite pricey but I am satisfied with the quality on my older devices + nintendo DSi.
Here if you want to know martin fields with nexus one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=622353
And I use kind of pouch from soft leather to protect it from "dust":
http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page...oogle+Nexus+One+PB99100&cat=Cases&skuno=82280
The superb design is still maintained

I've got the brando one and its very good.

Do brando ship to UK?

yes brando do, one got one being shipped ad we speak.
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Ive just ordered the ultraclear one, is that the one you got?

I've had an ultraclear one before on a previous phone, this time I have gone for the anti glare one to see if it works
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Guitarfreak26 said:
Do brando ship to UK?
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http://www.htcdirect.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_14&products_id=825
Here you go mate.Uk seller.

I went for the Matin Fields protector, more expensive that the Brando though.
I've personally not receieved it yet but judging by the people who have it's supposed to be very good indeed?

i got the zagg one but it is to resistive for multi-touch mainly pinch zoom, can anyone review the brando one clear/anti glare ? pic if possible.
thanks

Cant do pics but take my word for it,its very good,if you put it on properly you cant even tell its there and very easy to apply.

Hillsman said:
I went for the Matin Fields protector, more expensive that the Brando though.
I've personally not receieved it yet but judging by the people who have it's supposed to be very good indeed?
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It arrived this afternoon.
Very easy to apply, no bubbles at all. You can take it off, wash it and apply again if need be.
The touch sensitivity is exactly the same as before it was put on, very happy with it.
Personally having seen a friend with a cheap ebay screen protector on his Desire my advice would be to avoid them.

Ok, well having read this and other forums, I think Im gonna buy a Martin Fields or a Brando protector.
Any reason why I should spend almost 2x the price to get a Martin Fields one over the Brando (I dont particularly care about the cam lens cover, although it is a plus) ?

tinytom21 said:
Ok, well having read this and other forums, I think Im gonna buy a Martin Fields or a Brando protector.
Any reason why I should spend almost 2x the price to get a Martin Fields one over the Brando (I dont particularly care about the cam lens cover, although it is a plus) ?
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After reading loads of stuff about both, I finally pulled the trigger and went for the Martin Fields ones. Mainly because I couldn't be arsed for the Brando ones to be delivered from the US . I have a Zagg invisibleSHIELD on at the moment, and a) it was damaged when it came b)it's way too tacky and c) it looks crap, so I can't wait to get rid of it.
MobileFun have two for £18, and if you use MFFREE as a discount code, you get £2.50 knocked off, so essentially free shipping.
Hopefully mine will come Friday, MF are usually pretty quick. I'll let you know how it goes when I get them.

Great thread, thanks for the advice & feedback. Just ordered a Martin Shields with the MF code for free shipping.

It seems like MF and Brando are the way to go..
I've got a Zagg one atm, and although it does the job I might have to return it at some point soon. There's too much of a plastic feel to it. I'd much prefer the glass feel minus a shield but I guess sacrifices have to be made

MartinField (MF) is a VERY good screen protector, but it is so damn expensive as well.
When I was using my HTC Kaiser, I went to several cheappie screen protectors and all were crap. Yeah, I did not know at that time. I was trying to get the cheapest one
Even I was tricked to buy a 10+ package of screen protector for cheap!
Believe me, you must invest for this.
I am not steering you to go with MF, as other user said he got the one from Brando and also very good.
Bottom line, if you dont have a favorite brand ... then just pick one, but not the cheappie one or the 10+ package deal.
Then stick with that brand.
As for me, I am very satisfied with MF. Very easy to apply and always NO BUBBLES.
Put it on my old HTC Kaiser, HTC Touch Dual and Nintento DSi.
Ordered for HTC Desire, not yet arrive.

found this what do you guys think GENUINE?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Martin-Fields...ting_LaptopAccessories_RL&hash=item53e0fd8a12
I might order it today

I've bought martin fields protectors from Morpeth mobiles for my last 3 phones over a period of 3-4 years and I have never had cause for concern that they might be fakes. I have used their main online store rather than ebay though, but I can't see that there would be a difference.
Someone from morpeth mobiles posts on her occasionally too.
I do wish they would sell the martin fields twin packs though, as they are often cheaper than buying them individually and I always like to have a spare

I've had a Brando Ultraclear on my Hero. After applying the protector I noticed a small decrease in sensitivity.
Last week my Desire arrived, and I really had to adjust to the very sensitive screen. Much more stray touches, especially in the lower corner where my thumb is always close to the screen.
I'm gonna stick to the ultraclear.

[Reviewed] LCD Screen Guards x3 for $0.01

Check this http://www.amazon.com/Three-Screen-Guards-Protectors-Google/dp/B0036T0PNO/ref=pd_sim_e_1
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So one of the members purchased this and was humble enough to write about it.. thanks andythefan
andythefan said:
I bought the Boxwave anti-glare protector a few months ago and was largely dissatisfied with the way it made the screen look and have since then preferred not having a protector on as well as how expensive it was.
I just received these in the mail and applied it in a few seconds. I was a bit worried when I read that it was normal for these protectors to get scratches themselves, but I was glad I bought these for so cheap.
For me the saying, "you get what you pay for" has always applied when I buy things online, but these are already making an exception.
Short Review:
As soon as I opened the package it seemed like I got a lot more than I for as it includes clear instructions, a small cloth, an applicator and a three layer protector.
Application:
Applying the protector is snap! It virtually applied itself and bubble were an absolute minimum, if any are caught a few swipes of the applicator card took care of them. Amazingly enough I had a lot less bubbles than on my Boxwave protector.
Appearance:
It's as advertised, 100% and virtually invisible. It also minimizes the appearance of smudges and prints, but there are still there.
Feel:
It takes a few seconds to get used to, but after that you can't even tell it's there. Granted it doesn't have the smooth plastic feel that others have, and is more of the glass that is on a stock Nexus, there's less friction on the screen and swiping a slightly easier.
Price:
For a penny for all three (not including shipping), these can't be beat! I'd happily buy these for more that advertised.
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faraz1992 said:
Check this http://www.amazon.com/Three-Screen-Guards-Protectors-Google/dp/B0036T0PNO/ref=pd_sim_e_1
Whats the catch in this deal?
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They make their money back on shipping.

I bought something similar off Ebay for the same price.. no catch and it was free shipping... from China.

i bought my x3 off ebay for 1.02$ free shipping fit perfect, not a single bubble, people ask if its even on there

S_Dot said:
I bought something similar off Ebay for the same price.. no catch and it was free shipping... from China.
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Free shipping from china included in $0.01 ???
EkostonS said:
i bought my x3 off ebay for 1.02$ free shipping fit perfect, not a single bubble, people ask if its even on there
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Does it affect the touch sensitivity??

the "catch" is shipping price.

faraz1992 said:
Does it affect the touch sensitivity??
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not a single bit. i have 0 problems, even keyboard and everything.

EkostonS said:
not a single bit. i have 0 problems, even keyboard and everything.
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Sounds good, do you have a link?

I bought the Boxwave anti-glare protector a few months ago and was largely dissatisfied with the way it made the screen look and have since then preferred not having a protector on as well as how expensive it was.
I just received these in the mail and applied it in a few seconds. I was a bit worried when I read that it was normal for these protectors to get scratches themselves, but I was glad I bought these for so cheap.
For me the saying, "you get what you pay for" has always applied when I buy things online, but these are already making an exception.
Short Review:
As soon as I opened the package it seemed like I got a lot more than I for as it includes clear instructions, a small cloth, an applicator and a three layer protector.
Application:
Applying the protector is snap! It virtually applied itself and bubble were an absolute minimum, if any are caught a few swipes of the applicator card took care of them. Amazingly enough I had a lot less bubbles than on my Boxwave protector.
Appearance:
It's as advertised, 100% and virtually invisible. It also minimizes the appearance of smudges and prints, but there are still there.
Feel:
It takes a few seconds to get used to, but after that you can't even tell it's there. Granted it doesn't have the smooth plastic feel that others have, and is more of the glass that is on a stock Nexus, there's less friction on the screen and swiping a slightly easier.
Price:
For a penny for all three (not including shipping), these can't be beat! I'd happily buy these for more that advertised.

High-end screen protectors... do you have one?

There are the 5-for $5 screen protectors, and then there are the zagg/martin fields/etc ones which average about $10 for 1.
They all claim some fantastical properties (they protect helicopter blades, they have this-and-that coatings, anti scratch, anti glare, leap tall buildings in a single bound...)
I'd like to know -
do you have one?
which?
what do you think of it?
would you recommend it?
TNX

I had a brando ultraclear on my touch dual and now a martinfield, i can see the difference between the cheap one

Cheap or expensive, the real problem is getting the damn thing on properly. I prefer five cheap chances to one expensive.

I say what ever you do avoid the anti-glare ones. They make the screen very grainy... I'd rather not be able to see the screen in the sun than have a pixelated screen at all times.
Also avoid forever fitters from my experience. I've just ordered Brando Ultra Clear for my phone. Should arrive next week.

I have a Martin Fields one. It was really easy to apply, plus it came with an additional protector for the camera lens. I recommend it.

dancedreamfly said:
I have a Martin Fields one. It was really easy to apply, plus it came with an additional protector for the camera lens. I recommend it.
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Link on ebay?

^ Doml.com. Got mine in two days.

i went for the official HTC from play for £5 for two cheapest ive found.

Invisible Shield from Zagg. More expensive than others but the lifetime warranty tempted me.
Also, very good customer service.

martin fields Desire HD Screen Protector is released!

mybe the best Screen Protector that you can find (for my opinion).
not so cheap, but worth every peni...
link: http://www.martinfields.com/IL/MFOP-HTCDesireHD

That is a very expensive screen protector... maybe it's worth it but it's got to be very, very good!

jords12 said:
That is a very expensive screen protector... maybe it's worth it but it's got to be very, very good!
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dono, if you buy some expensive phone (900$) you need some quality screen protector, if 16-20$ is expensive ? i dont think so, the martin fields is one of the best that you can find

just bought one.

It comes with lens protector ! first one that I can find with this feature !

Does it feel smooth, or slightly tacky like the crappy Zagg ones?
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I have always found the genuine HTC ones to be the best. The last martin field one i got did not fit properly, that was for a nokia 7710 though

liorra3 said:
dono, if you buy some expensive phone (900$) you need some quality screen protector, if 16-20$ is expensive ? i dont think so, the martin fields is one of the best that you can find
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I wouldn't say 'need'. What's wrong with looking after your possessions properly?

Yeah that screen protector is a rip off.. people get taken for a ride with that mentality "your item is expensive therefore the don't buy a cheap accessory - you need the more expensive one."
I have been using an ebay screen film and silicone case for a while now and the $9 AUD combo works perfect.
Like Trifidw said "look after your possessions". Added protection is for peace of mind, but there's only so much a person should pay for a piece of clear plastic.

Screen Protectors

Due to apply a new screen protector,Any suggestions on best to buy?
The one iam using now is a cheapy off eBay

Glyde62 said:
Due to apply a new screen protector,Any suggestions on best to buy?
The one iam using now is a cheapy off eBay
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The stock one. Best price/quality ratio IMO. There are slightly better ones but ridiculously expensive. And the invisible shield is crap (at least for the iphone4, and I would never put it on my DHD).

Yes, definitely stay away from Zagg & other helicopter-blade-derived solutions. They are good for protecting the body from scratches, but you don't want that sticky, orange-peely screen protector.
My personal favourite over the last few devices I have owned, has been Martin Fields, but it is very expensive.
I have put on the stock HTC one, bought from a local seller on ebay.
The only thing to watch out for when applying it, is that there is a top and a bottom to the screen protector... the top has a slightly different profile compared to the bottom, and the HTC protector at least has the peel-away piece of plastic at the top.

paul c said:
Yes, definitely stay away from Zagg & other helicopter-blade-derived solutions. They are good for protecting the body from scratches, but you don't want that sticky, orange-peely screen protector.
My personal favourite over the last few devices I have owned, has been Martin Fields, but it is very expensive.
I have put on the stock HTC one, bought from a local seller on ebay.
The only thing to watch out for when applying it, is that there is a top and a bottom to the screen protector... the top has a slightly different profile compared to the bottom, and the HTC protector at least has the peel-away piece of plastic at the top.
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I'm just curious - when did you buy the stock protector and does it have the two little bubbles at the top-left corner (where the peel-away piece was)? I'm hoping that HTC corrected their manufacturing line because on the early batches of the protectors (I bought mine Nov 2010) there are the two bubbles.

HTC original is the best indeed, little expensive but you get quality, had tried alot of others, all damage very fast !

I recomment the original HTC screen protector. They fit perfectly, but it's kinda hard to put them on without any dust and dirt. I tried it with one protector about 5 times, but had to wash it with water to get off the dirt. After a party, my screen was ****ed up. I don't know why, but I think it was a good idea to use a protector. So I removed it and now I have 3 scratches and a alot of very very small ones.

tkolev said:
I'm just curious - when did you buy the stock protector and does it have the two little bubbles at the top-left corner (where the peel-away piece was)? I'm hoping that HTC corrected their manufacturing line because on the early batches of the protectors (I bought mine Nov 2010) there are the two bubbles.
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No, neither of the 2 that were in the pack, had bubbles - or unneveness in the top left corner.
I must say that I dislike putting screen protectors on, and the DHD seemed to be the most difficult of the 5 or 6 I have put on, due to how air gets in even if the protector is not aligned perfectly. Got it right eventually though

paul c said:
Yes, definitely stay away from Zagg & other helicopter-blade-derived solutions. They are good for protecting the body from scratches, but you don't want that sticky, orange-peely screen protector.
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Weird. I'm using the "ZAGG Invisible Shield HTC Desire HD Skin" for 8 months now and it's still as clear as without it.

Bought 20 for a few pounds on ebay, the cheap ones work fine like any else. Even though they take scratches to them easy, you can easily wear 'em out for at least 6 months, and then you just apply a new one of your 20! 10 year lifespan is not bad, although I doubt I'll keep my phone for that long!

Must agree with you Juusuhako, also boght some cheap screen protectors, which saved my screen from geting broke when it slipt once from my hands.
For me they last about 3-4 months

AiKoiN said:
HTC original is the best indeed, little expensive but you get quality, had tried alot of others, all damage very fast !
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+1 on that!

sedio ultimate screen gaurd. I wrote a review on it some time ago, by far the best i've ever used.

Does the original HTC one slide well? Cause most of the time they're a little sticky and make the utilization less smooth.

I use the protection ship with the Case-mate "Barely there" and it's good for me : good smoothness, no bubbles and easy to install.
With my previous desire i put a vikuiti DQC 160 and i find it more easy to install.

HTC protectors are fantastic indeed, but my own has the same two bubble problem described in the first posts.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD

HTC's skin is great. Same problem with the bubbles...
Sent from my Desire HD running RCMix3D KINGDOM 1.8

I keep mine in the HTC branded leather case. 6 months of daily use, and it's immaculate. I could wipe the screen on my shirt and it would look like it was just unboxed.
I can't say the same for my Topaz, which is scratched, grazed, and chipped all over. Screen protectors protect the screen; Pouches protect the phone.