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
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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.
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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.
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So just picked one of these fellas for £115! (rude not to ) and one of the first things I am going to need is to protect it, anyone got any ideas where in the UK these might be found?
O_O where u got it for that money ??
OT try ebay...
Yup, go on ebay. The cheap ones are just that! CHEAP! Scratch very easily etc.
What you need is the 3M Vikuiti screen protectors, expensive yes but these screen protectors last ALOT longer and generally are alot better. I have had one on my old phone for nearly two years and it's still fine!
BiG K said:
Yup, go on ebay. The cheap ones are just that! CHEAP! Scratch very easily etc.
What you need is the 3M Vikuiti screen protectors, expensive yes but these screen protectors last ALOT longer and generally are alot better. I have had one on my old phone for nearly two years and it's still fine!
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Martin Fields is one of the best (and the first who made a screen protector for our device)
http://www.martinfields.co.uk/GB/MFOP-ToshibaTG01
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O_O where u got it for that money ??
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Someone on a local forum had one for sale, and what with the current £150 pricetag on them it made for a nice bit of haggling
Pere said:
Martin Fields is one of the best (and the first who made a screen protector for our device)
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Cheers, bit more than I expected to pay tbh with iPhone etc getting em at 3 quid, damn apple crap (actually I liked the phone but it lasted less than a week, so limiting after owning PocketPCs for years)
Pere said:
Martin Fields is one of the best (and the first who made a screen protector for our device)
http://www.martinfields.co.uk/GB/MFOP-ToshibaTG01
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3M are not some fly by night company. Very well respected all over the world.
http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/porta...home/products-solutions/protection-and-films/
Also on ebay, each protector is £8. If anything, I bet Martin Fields use 3M vikuiti films anyway lol
The Folix screen protectors and excellent, and very cheap from Amazon :
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FX-CLEAR-screen-protector-Toshiba-TG01/dp/B002Y35E9I - Glossy look, like an iPhone screen, gets instantly covered in finger grease
http://www.amazon.co.uk/FX-ANTIREFLEX-antireflective-screen-protector-Toshiba/dp/B002Y2P43K - Matte look, like a none-glossy-LCD, doesn't attract finger-grease
I've got the matte one on my TG01 and it's excellent. They're very (very !) similar to the Brando units, and come complete with a cleaning cloth.
Cheers for the links, but I don't think ya can beat the deal posted in the cases thread for 3 cases and screen protectors for £8!
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Cheers for the links, but I don't think ya can beat the deal posted in the cases thread for 3 cases and screen protectors for £8!
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You get what you pay for - don't expect the bargain-basement screen protectors to match the branded items
Nomgle said:
You get what you pay for - don't expect the bargain-basement screen protectors to match the branded items
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I was the person who posted about the 3 cases plus 3 protectors for £8.
I haven't had any experience of the very expensive (some are over £12 each) screen protectors, but I struggle very hard to think of a way in which they could be better than the cheaper ones.
After all, we are just talking about a piece of thin transparent electrostatic plastic film. My cheap ones are a perfect fit for the TG01 (including the cut-outs); they were supplied with protective film front and back; they each came with a small microfibre cleaning cloth. They are totally unobtrusive in use (it doesn't affect screen taps, and I use a stylus for most of my text entry, using Letter Recogniser, with no problems). They also last very well (based on my experience using similar cheap protectors on my previous phones).
I do wonder whether there is some self justification involved in believing that because you paid a lot of money for something, it therefore has to be better than a cheaper one, rather than just marketing hype.
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I was the person who posted about the 3 cases plus 3 protectors for £8.
I haven't had any experience of the very expensive (some are over £12 each) screen protectors, but I struggle very hard to think of a way in which they could be better than the cheaper ones.
After all, we are just talking about a piece of thin transparent electrostatic plastic film. My cheap ones are a perfect fit for the TG01 (including the cut-outs); they were supplied with protective film front and back; they each came with a small microfibre cleaning cloth. They are totally unobtrusive in use (it doesn't affect screen taps, and I use a stylus for most of my text entry, using Letter Recogniser, with no problems). They also last very well (based on my experience using similar cheap protectors on my previous phones).
I do wonder whether there is some self justification involved in believing that because you paid a lot of money for something, it therefore has to be better than a cheaper one, rather than just marketing hype.
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That's what I thought, the cheap ones will do the job the same as the more expensive ones but quite simply, the 3M vikuiti ones are much better!
Th cheap one takes longer to install as it's a nightmare to get the air bubbles out, the 3M's adhesive absorbs a little air and the rest is easy to expel!
Secondly the cheap ones are already scuffed and scratched to the point I can just about make out whats written on the screen whereas the 3M one, I used for 2 years, with pens, pencils, keys etc and no scratches whatever, except a tiny 2mm scratch caused by using a scalpel as a stylus.....
if u dont buy the cheapest ones , ull be all good , theyre all good quality except the few cheapest ones , but if it isnt , u wont see thru it ... i made that mistake once went for the cheapest and pixels were just swimming among each other ...
be careful on eBay
some screen protectors are realy cheap , I buyed 3 for 2€
he has a smouth texture, with verry high grip ......
I have to remove it because I can't switch menus in SPB, my finger grippen on screen ....
xTremePower said:
be careful on eBay
some screen protectors are realy cheap , I buyed 3 for 2€
he has a smouth texture, with verry high grip ......
I have to remove it because I can't switch menus in SPB, my finger grippen on screen ....
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I've had the same problem with a glossy screen protector in the past.
The matte Folix model from earlier in the thread, doesn't have this problem.
I use the martin fields overlay plus, and it has been well worth the extra over the cheaper protectors. I have tried a couple of cheap ones and I have to ditch them after 2 weeks or so. The martin fields protector is still going strong after a couple of months!!
where do You buy 3M vikuiti protectors? I need one too
a_petrov303 said:
where do You buy 3M vikuiti protectors? I need one too
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Try here: http://www.okazii.ro/catalog/393590...ectie-3M-Vikuiti-ARMR200.html#detalii_livrare
pitagorasz said:
Try here: http://www.okazii.ro/catalog/393590...ectie-3M-Vikuiti-ARMR200.html#detalii_livrare
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thanks, it is ~8.5 euros, it seems like a good price and I might be able to collect in person when I am next time in Iasi to save on the postage
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thanks, it is ~8.5 euros, it seems like a good price and I might be able to collect in person when I am next time in Iasi to save on the postage
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Price it's better than Martin Fields (and I wonder if raw material is the same, nothing on the Martin's Web Page) , so give us a feedback !! Perhaps next screen portectors will be from them....
Thanks for all
The Nokia N800 tablet and TG01 have virtually the same sized screen both being specified at 4.1 inches diagonally and having the same aspect ratio (800x480 pixels). I did pick up a protector for my N800 from eBay 6 months ago and it is still in very good, scratch free condition after a lot of stylus abuse - cost £2.29 including postage. Sadly the seller (personalmobiles) doesn't have any in stock, but it might be worth chasing them up.
PS. I'm picking up a Toshiba TG01 from an Orange store in South Yorkshire tomorrow morning for £150 + £10 for a SIM.
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...
?
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.
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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) ?
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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.
Hi Guys. I just want to share my experience with ZAGG. I just got it and I installed it myself it was really difficult specially this my first ZAGG. And this some pic for any one want to get ZAGG.
Thankyou for sharing your pics, it looks great.
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I'm quite impressed with the screen protector part of the package (which I also purchased). Would you happen to have any tips for applying it as flawlessly as you did?
I won't be getting Zagg again. I went through a several of them on my Vibrant but I could never get one that didn't have vertical lines that turned into rainbows when the screen was on. Also, I couldn't get use to the 'rubber' feel of the screen and just took it off.
Once I got the "Realook" I never looked back. I hope they come out with a screen protector for the Sensation.
Looks pretty nice, good job on the install!
So zagg went with 3 pieces of film on the back, I wonder how that is going to hold up in regards to the film peeling after a few months of use.
I got the full body film from Phantom Skinz and they did a 1 piece film for the back cover. I think it might the install a bit harder, though.
If you want to compare and contrast, I put up some pics here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135007
Awsome Shiled ..any idea how much is it ?
The hardest part I couldn't do it and I throw it away the piece in top for the camera It was very tiny and it gave me a big headache. But I am happy with that. I got the maximum. It's almost 7 pieces.
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Awsome Shiled ..any idea how much is it ?
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It's 22$ including the shipping. By Pound it will be almost 150 Pounds I think
I ordered a max cover as well. Just waiting for it to get to me.
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Max protection is $24.99 but you can always get a discount. I only paid $22, shipping included.
I'll never buy or recommend this product. Too grippy and has the orange peel effect. I had the full coverage on my wildfire and it felt really cheap!
I'm really considering buying the ZAGG shield to but as already been said I'm afraid the back will peel since it's 3 seperate parts.
But I'm really happy with the ZAGG shield on my iPad!
Anybody already had the feeling the back isn't gonna stay on for long?
And how are the soft keys responding with a screen protector over it?
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100 % nice work ..excellent
I am sure there is nothing wrong with the Zagg skin, but i had one whole body skin from Zagg on my HTC Desire, and after a while it starts to sweat out glue, and that made me not wanting it.. The screen protector works fine too, although in the beginning it is very 'rubbery', but as you use it it gets better to handle. Best feeling is always just glass!
Get bestskinsever its a lot cheaper and the same thing.
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Pneumatic said:
I won't be getting Zagg again. I went through a several of them on my Vibrant but I could never get one that didn't have vertical lines that turned into rainbows when the screen was on. Also, I couldn't get use to the 'rubber' feel of the screen and just took it off.
Once I got the "Realook" I never looked back. I hope they come out with a screen protector for the Sensation.
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+1 realook ftw
lucky one..
here in my country...its is not yet available for sensation..though i have it for my Desire HD....
Does it effect touch sensitivity? I've ordered my zagg, coming in few days but I'm not sure if it does have side effects
Thanks for your post,
Just order zagg film for my sensation!
I will report my experience too!
I used a Zagg shield for my Touch Pro 2. I love the shield but after a few months it does start peeling. I contacted Zagg and got a free replacement but I reckon the Sensation shield will start to peel, on the back pieces and the sides.
I think I'll get a TPU case and put a screen protector on.
Thanks for the pics though - I hope you have a better experience with your shield. You did a great application!
just ordered my desire s (finally after a 2 month wait!)
looking for any reccomendations for screen protectors?
prefably want a hard wearing long lasting one.
anyone use the official htc ones? any good?
or should i settle for the full body coverage invisible shield? (used them in the past)
cheers!
i use the one included on otterbox, its actually very good, still has not a single scratch since i bought it 2 months ago
Same goes for the protectors included with Case-Mate cases. They feel as smooth as the glass they protect which I think is important. The cheap ones just add friction, and are a pig to apply without fluff bubbles!
Case-mate ones can also be bought separately with out a case.
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I don't use screen protectors at all. Desire-S has Gorilla glass on top of the screen.
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Same goes for the protectors included with Case-Mate cases. They feel as smooth as the glass they protect which I think is important. The cheap ones just add friction, and are a pig to apply without fluff bubbles!
Case-mate ones can also be bought separately with out a case.
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cheers mate! any idea how the casemate protector holds out against the official htc ones?
i'm deciding between the two
m0rphh said:
I don't use screen protectors at all. Desire-S has Gorilla glass on top of the screen.
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That is a good point. Is gorilla glass good enough to not require a screen protector?
I have one on my desire s to be safe rather than sorry but I'd be interested to know what people think....
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That is a good point. Is gorilla glass good enough to not require a screen protector?
I have one on my desire s to be safe rather than sorry but I'd be interested to know what people think....
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Yeh haha my other phones . Tab . Sgs2, both have gorilla glass too. But i still always buy a screen protector for them.
I dont also trust these things!so any reccomendations?
There are some really cheap ones available that come with generic cases, but i wonder how long they will hold out for
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There are some really cheap ones available that come with generic cases, but i wonder how long they will hold out for
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I bought such a case, the case is ok but the sceenprotector is not good.
WWWeed said:
That is a good point. Is gorilla glass good enough to not require a screen protector?
I have one on my desire s to be safe rather than sorry but I'd be interested to know what people think....
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well, i know one guy who doesnt put in a screen protector, one day he simply puts his phone in his pocket with a bunch of keys, and.....a small scratch.
I bought them from china through eBay! 5 pieces for 4 bugs
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olyloh6696 said:
cheers mate! any idea how the casemate protector holds out against the official htc ones?
i'm deciding between the two
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I tried the official htc ones and they both ended up in the bin! For some reason the type of film they use is different, as the act of peeling the backing off super-charges the thing up with static. Every dust particle in the room rushes to stick to it. Had no such problems with the several case mate ones I've applied.
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That is a good point. Is gorilla glass good enough to not require a screen protector?
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My Desire S always in my jeans pocket (just single phone, no keys, coins, etc). And my phone has not a single scratch after 4 month of use.
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I tried the official htc ones and they both ended up in the bin! For some reason the type of film they use is different, as the act of peeling the backing off super-charges the thing up with static. Every dust particle in the room rushes to stick to it. Had no such problems with the several case mate ones I've applied.
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Cheers mate
I think i shall settle for a imnisible shield full protector, as i like to use my phone bare without any casing
(occasionally using a case)
Just waiting for the phone to arrive tommorow morning!!!
I bought the original HTC on ebay , very cheap about 5€ , in the shop they are 10€ !
This is a thick film , very scratch resistant !!! easy to apply , no air bubbles whatsoever, very clear film and me very happy.
Not using a film is looking for trouble, okay, it's gorilla glass , but i hear of people who managed to scratch this to, so spend a little money and keep the screen scratchfree !!
jepe63 said:
I bought the original HTC on ebay , very cheap about 5€ , in the shop they are 10€ !
This is a thick film , very scratch resistant !!! easy to apply , no air bubbles whatsoever, very clear film and me very happy.
Not using a film is looking for trouble, okay, it's gorilla glass , but i hear of people who managed to scratch this to, so spend a little money and keep the screen scratchfree !!
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cheers mate! will consider your opinions
i dunno if i want to shell out on the 16 quid invisible shield just yet..
brando ultra clear.
it will probably last longer than your phone.
You can buy it quite cheap from a company called wexim, in France (google it)
I have been using it for years now, on all my PDAs and phones. They are reallt great.
Anyone tried 3M protection?
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Anyone use invisible shield?
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I have the invisible shield on my HTC Desire (Looking to get the Desire S in the next month or so), the invisible shield is good, but I have been sort of disappointed by it.
I had another phone in my pocket one night (Nokia 6300) and the camera part must have pressed against the screen and has left a permanent indentation on the invisible shield screen protector. It is a good protector, but also it is the most tedious protector I have ever applied, you really do have to "stretch" the protector when applying to get it to sit nicely.
Its your choice, but I would really think about it for a little while longer before you put your money down on an invisible shield protector.
As far as what I've read though, I've got a feeling my protection plan when it comes to the Desire S will involve a Case-Mate barely there case ... when they're in stock again from Australian suppliers.
zeekiz said:
I have the invisible shield on my HTC Desire (Looking to get the Desire S in the next month or so), the invisible shield is good, but I have been sort of disappointed by it.
I had another phone in my pocket one night (Nokia 6300) and the camera part must have pressed against the screen and has left a permanent indentation on the invisible shield screen protector. It is a good protector, but also it is the most tedious protector I have ever applied, you really do have to "stretch" the protector when applying to get it to sit nicely.
Its your choice, but I would really think about it for a little while longer before you put your money down on an invisible shield protector.
As far as what I've read though, I've got a feeling my protection plan when it comes to the Desire S will involve a Case-Mate barely there case ... when they're in stock again from Australian suppliers.
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Cheers mate
Yeh, i have used the universal invisible shiel on my tg01 before (i custom cut it for the screen)
Had it on since september, has lasted very well, no peelings anywhere, but it has scratches on it
So i guess they aren't really 'indestructable, scratch proof' as claimed on their website!
But they still hold out very well compared to other standard screen protectors.
When you had it on your desire, was it still possible to use a case aswell? Did it add much thickness?
I wouldnt mind if there was another type of protector, mainly, i want to protect the back of the desire (aluminium casing etc) from scrathes.
The only manufacturer that offers a thin/screen protector is invible shield.
Are there any other manufacturers that make films/screen guards for the back of the desire s??
Thanks for your contribution!
So ever since i got my one X i've been on a quest for a good screen protector. i started with cheapo ebay ones that were 6 for $2 but the edges lifted because it was a full screen protector and the quality wasnt great(they would scratch easily). I just recently bought the SGP screen protectors thinking because they were cut smaller i wouldnt have the issue of it lifting at the edges, but i still do. The quality of the SGP is good, it is not as fingerprint resistant as i had hoped but i still have the issue of it lifting. My gf has the Zagg HD on her phone which looks pretty good, does still have a bit of orange peel effect to it but otherwise covers a lot of the phone and does not lift at all because it is a wet application screen protector. I may have to buy one if i end up exhausting all other options, but till then i was wondering if anyone has found a screen protector they like on ebay before i pony up $30 for the Zagg HD at best buy
ZAGG HD, just do it
i wish i had bought a couple of those skinomis when they were .99 . i plan to use a case but from what ive seen the protector could work fine with a case
thatg said:
i wish i had bought a couple of those skinomis when they were .99 . i plan to use a case but from what ive seen the protector could work fine with a case
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Those were apparently a bad batch and they wouldn't fully dry or something.
I just got an AT&T branded one from the AT&T store (I got 3 of them for $12) and they applied it for me.
I must say it is very nice. It doesnt have the lifting at the edges because it doesn't go all the way to the edge, it just goes to the extent of the flat part of the screen.
Its clarity is nice and it has a good matte finish.
I picked up the full front and back Zagg yesterday had AT&T throw it on mine yesterday. They put it on for free and I'm liking it.
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the original or the HD? the original zagg is pretty awful in terms of orange peel and how your finger sticks to it. rohan when you say matte do you mean the antiglare? how does the screen protector do with scratches, some scratch more easily than others and become pointless because youre looking at a screen covered in scratches
thatg said:
the original or the HD? the original zagg is pretty awful in terms of orange peel and how your finger sticks to it. rohan when you say matte do you mean the antiglare? how does the screen protector do with scratches, some scratch more easily than others and become pointless because youre looking at a screen covered in scratches
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I've only had it on for a day so I can't really tell you much about its durability, sorry.
And yeah I mean antiglare.
I said this in another thread about the Zagg HD.... The HD is FAR better than the regular Zagg in that there is ZERO orange-peel effect and it doesn't go all the way to the edge of the display so a case of any type won't pull up the edges at all. I've always used Zagg shields and because I used to work for Best Buy mobile I have become rather adept at installing them. The Zagg HD also gives you that 'glass' feel as well. It's almost like having nothing on your display at all.
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it does have some orange peel effect, nowhere near as much as the original but lets be real, its a sham. there should be no zagg hd, this is just an improved product over their original, unfortunately this is how businesses propose they make money. Make a better product and charge a premium for it. if it weren't $30 I would have had one the day it came out. i'd pay the original $15 zagg price but double that is just ludicrous LUDA!!!
thatg said:
it does have some orange peel effect, nowhere near as much as the original but lets be real, its a sham. there should be no zagg hd, this is just an improved product over their original, unfortunately this is how businesses propose they make money. Make a better product and charge a premium for it. if it weren't $30 I would have had one the day it came out. i'd pay the original $15 zagg price but double that is just ludicrous LUDA!!!
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To each his own.
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You can get 3 xtremeguards for about $4, no clue on the quality though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694281
mbh87 said:
You can get 3 xtremeguards for about $4, no clue on the quality though
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694281
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Thanks! watched a couple of reviews on ebay, doesn't look like theres any orange peel in the videos. ordered 2 front for my one x and a front and back for my future galaxy S3
I always buy the cheaper ones from eBay that don't have the 'water' application method. Tried that once, never again. Bad results.
I go for the Hong Kong ones, or USA resellers of them since they are cheap and work great for a couple years or more. I use disposable gloves in a humid bathroom to apply so as not to get much fingerprints/dust. Works great most of the time.
I also get the soft silicon cases from ebay which usually wrap around the front enough to cover the edges of the protector so I haven't noticed any edge peeling so far on the screen protector.