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Anyone know of any good screen protectors? The day I got my phone on the 23rd I got the ones that T-Mobile sales but only got 2 of them and they are NOT great. I get this fugly air bubbles at the top rear the front facing camera. Thanks!
Yogi3 said:
Anyone know of any good screen protectors? The day I got my phone on the 23rd I got the ones that T-Mobile sales but only got 2 of them and they are NOT great. I get this fugly air bubbles at the top rear the front facing camera. Thanks!
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the t-mobile ones are junk... most people will tell you you dont need one... as the screen is nearly indestructable.... my vibrant had micro scratches and a small chip from 6 months of daily use. so I recommend using one. that said a good one is the realook is pretty decent...
http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Samsung-Vibrant-Premium-Protector/dp/B003WL4W6M
as you can see its for the vibrant... so no opening for the FFC... i dont think it should be a problem but if it is im sure a well placed hole punch would solve that problem.
Thanks mavictb... And yea this ones I got junk... Now the following question is going to make me look like idiot but this phone have "Gorilla Glass"?
P.S.
The box didnt say it and thats the only way I would not put a screen protector on this phone.
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Yogi3 said:
Thanks mavictb... And yea this ones I got junk... Now the following question is going to make me look like idiot but this phone have "Gorilla Glass"?
P.S.
The box didnt say it and thats the only way I would not put a screen protector on this phone.
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Yes the screen is the equivalant to gorilla glass.
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What's the best screen protector for reading ebooks for many hours on a Super AMOLED/Gorilla Glass screen?
I am thinking of going without the screen protector but would rather not. (I don't have the phone yet.)
I have an anti glare on my Nokia LCD phone and it really plays wonky with my eyes (swimming waves and such.)
Should I go with some kind of matte protector or something else? What about for my LCD screen on my current G2? Any difference?
Thanks mavictb also that is a plus that its similar to "Gorilla Glass".
And ill definitely get those screens on my SGS4G.
Anyways will on the topic anyone heard of that new "Mmetallic Glass" some scientists in California made?
It's not that it is the equivalent to Gorilla Glass, it is Gorilla Glass. The following phones have Gorilla Glass: every Samsung Galaxy S series phone, iPhone 4, & the Motorola Defy.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-s-sporting-gorilla-glass-to-protect-that-precious/
I have the Realook screen protector on my phone and I am not happy with it. I am going to replace it with Zagg. Check out their demonstration videos, it really works.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
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It's not that it is the equivalent to Gorilla Glass, it is Gorilla Glass. The following phones have Gorilla Glass: every Samsung Galaxy S series phone, iPhone 4, & the Motorola Defy.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-s-sporting-gorilla-glass-to-protect-that-precious/
I have the Realook screen protector on my phone and I am not happy with it. I am going to replace it with Zagg. Check out their demonstration videos, it really works.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
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Zagg are the best IMO. Very minor "orange Peel" and extremely durable. It dries to crystal clarity as well. I tried the other major brand and the orange peel was horrendous to say the least.
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It's not that it is the equivalent to Gorilla Glass, it is Gorilla Glass. The following phones have Gorilla Glass: every Samsung Galaxy S series phone, iPhone 4, & the Motorola Defy.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/24/samsung-galaxy-s-sporting-gorilla-glass-to-protect-that-precious/
I have the Realook screen protector on my phone and I am not happy with it. I am going to replace it with Zagg. Check out their demonstration videos, it really works.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
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WOW … I just saw the video on the website 2 times because I could not believe the amount of things they did to that iPhone 4 screen protector and when they pulled it off and the screen was like NEW I was Wowed …
+1 on the Zagg -- they apparently patterned the T959V last week and are shipping mine this week.
samsung-galaxy-s-4g-sgh-t959v-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
I'd skip the zagg , had a bad experience with it during my ios days, they never honored my lifetime warranty and it easily scratched. I suggest bodyguards, its similar to the zagg but comes with 2 full body protectors plus lifetime warranty. you just gotta pay $5 and they send you a replacement and once you get it you send your old one back. MUCH better deal if you ask me.
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Does anybody have any recommendation for a case? Will the Vibrant cases work?
Vibrant and i9000 cases work
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Hole for FFC?
Should the screen protector have a hole for the ffc?
icy56 said:
I'd skip the zagg , had a bad experience with it during my ios days, they never honored my lifetime warranty and it easily scratched. I suggest bodyguards, its similar to the zagg but comes with 2 full body protectors plus lifetime warranty. you just gotta pay $5 and they send you a replacement and once you get it you send your old one back. MUCH better deal if you ask me.
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So this weekend i got rid of the crappy screen protector i got at T-Mo when the phone came out and got the Zagg and well yes the colors on the screen look as good as it didnt have a protector on it unlike the T-Mo ones that made the colors of the screen dull. This issue i have with the Zagg is the air bubbles and that for 20$ i only got one F-ing protector... I will keep on looking for other screen protectors or if not i think ill go bearback ( LOL! ) and let the Gorilla Glass do its thing and see how it goes.
I'm surprised you have air bubbles. Any tiny ones usually disappear in a day or two. Did you have it wet going on? By the end of the day I put mine on it was totally settled in on the screen.
As for the price, you'll find it outlasts the "three-fer" ones by at least three times.
I'm sorry you're not thrilled. I believe they have a very generous refund policy.
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Yogi3 said:
So this weekend i got rid of the crappy screen protector i got at T-Mo when the phone came out and got the Zagg and well yes the colors on the screen look as good as it didnt have a protector on it unlike the T-Mo ones that made the colors of the screen dull. This issue i have with the Zagg is the air bubbles and that for 20$ i only got one F-ing protector... I will keep on looking for other screen protectors or if not i think ill go bearback ( LOL! ) and let the Gorilla Glass do its thing and see how it goes.
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The best thing to do with the zagg is get it installed in your local mall usually they have kiosks that do it for you. They do it perfectly, so it's probably your best bet.
jeffsf said:
I'm surprised you have air bubbles. Any tiny ones usually disappear in a day or two. Did you have it wet going on? By the end of the day I put mine on it was totally settled in on the screen.
As for the price, you'll find it outlasts the "three-fer" ones by at least three times.
I'm sorry you're not thrilled. I believe they have a very generous refund policy.
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so now ive had the Zagg for 3 days and the air bubbles are gone but im now getting lines that look like dead pixels. like if my screen was F-ed up and its not is this normal of the Zaggs to do this? i ask because even my co-worker has a Zagg in his Moment and he has lines similar to mine.
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I have found Ghost Armor to be the best. Available installed at most malls.
Just found out they started to sell them. Anyone used theirs before? Hows the feel on them?
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/lg-optimus-2x-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Only thing you guys might not like the "orange peel" look. I've never had a screen protector with orange peel so I'd like your input. And I don't want a screen protector from T-Mobile. Those are horrible and give the matte grainy effect.
Ha. I found Best Skins Ever is coming out with it. This is the one I had on my Samsung Vibrant and it was really nice.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/t-mobile-g2x-skin
I sent them a message to see when they are shipping it out.
Great review on both. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dPt2EwDGyY
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Ha. I found Best Skins Ever is coming out with it. This is the one I had on my Samsung Vibrant and it was really nice.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/t-mobile-g2x-skin
I sent them a message to see when they are shipping it out.
Great review on both. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dPt2EwDGyY
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+1 for best skins ever. Had it on my nexus one for a little over a year and worked great!
However, best skins ever isn't selling them yet for the G2X. Being that I couldn't wait, I went ahead and bought the ultra clear protectors from clarivue
I was going to buy one from them but there's a back order.
Yup zagg + otterbox = total package
Sn: I love the texture of the zagg protector
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Yup zagg + otterbox = total package
Sn: I love the texture of the zagg protector
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Is there a page listing the otterbox for g2x out?
Not yet but it definitely won't be long
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I called Otterbox and unfortunatly he said they do not have plans to make case for G2x as LG never sent them sample empty case. He said LG is SLOWWWWWWWW with supplying them with there phones. He said that dependent on them getting sample then its a couple more weeks till ready for production. So dont hold our breath. UGGG
trust me this is a dual core phone an otterbox case will be made for it, it was just released so it might be may or june before we get it
Love the Zagg Invisible Shield. Will be ordering it for mine in the next few days. I've tried some of the other less flexible and 'cheaper' protectors but could never get them to install perfectly. Always had a bubble or some dust or something no matter what. The Zagg is great because you thoroughly wet the surface and the film allowing you to move it, remove it and reinstall (until it dries of course), etc.
About to order this from them...
http://www.bodyguardz.com/t-mobile-g2x-cases-screen-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html
Use coupon "PROTECT" to get 10%. What searching thru Google does. ;D
I'm using the Zagg now. It's great.
Although If you happen to get the bodyglove case for the phone it does cause the screen to push and bubble up at 4 of the snap in places on the case. As long as you don't need to take the case constantly on/off you'll be ok.
-1 for Zagg. Protects well but always needs to be wiped and is not at all smooth. Took mine off after a month.
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I'm personally using the protector that came on the phone until I hear from more people that have had Gorilla Glass in real life scenarios for a long time. If it is as good as I have seen on YouTube, I might just go naked.
Had gorilla glass on my vibrant and never got a scratch. Then again, I didn't have gorilla glass on my nexus s and I didn't get any scratches. I learned how not to take care of a phone with my g1. Damn thing was in pieces eventually.
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I found one way better !!!
I was always a big fan of invisible shield... Until I came upon xtreme guard and these are way better than all of them... They usually have them in stock as soon as phone is out... I ordered friday and received today... I'm bout to install it but they always look good and best of all there only $5 with shipping
Ghost armor full body protector... No case... A++ ! Had it on my hd2 and mt4g.
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Bronk93 said:
Had gorilla glass on my vibrant and never got a scratch. Then again, I didn't have gorilla glass on my nexus s and I didn't get any scratches. I learned how not to take care of a phone with my g1. Damn thing was in pieces eventually.
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Before putting on a skin, I scratched my N1 even though many were claiming that as durable. I wish there was a real side by side comparison of that against the Gorilla Glass.
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I'm personally using the protector that came on the phone until I hear from more people that have had Gorilla Glass in real life scenarios for a long time. If it is as good as I have seen on YouTube, I might just go naked.
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I had a Droid (with Gorilla Glass) from November 2009 until I got my G2x. I never use cases and am clumsy and careless. By the time I got rid of the Droid the whole phone looked like absolute crap. Except the glass, which was without a scratch. Anecdote != evidence, but take it for what it's worth.
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I had a Droid (with Gorilla Glass) from November 2009 until I got my G2x. I never use cases and am clumsy and careless. By the time I got rid of the Droid the whole phone looked like absolute crap. Except the glass, which was without a scratch. Anecdote != evidence, but take it for what it's worth.
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Thank you for the review! Now is that salt water aquarium water or.....
Zagg HD was good for a few days and then started bubbling at the top and was easily nicked up.
Skinomi will always have microbubbles.(bad batch) Have tried 4 at 2 plus days each.
Please note what is actually working and where you purchased it.
please help before I go insane.
Leave the Skinomi alone for at least 3 days. I bet the speckles will disappear.
Had a dozen devices, never used a screen protector and never will.
Over the years had zero scratches
Had a Skinomi purchased from their website since I received the phone on May 4th. Have had no problems at all. Love it.
still rocking the skinomi on mine as well. no bubbles or anything here. it cleared up within 8hrs of putting it on.
Believe it or not but the best luck with screen protectors I've had, as far as durability and application, is with the AT&T branded ones (I think they're actually iFrog or something). The only problem is that they are "anti-glare" so I ended up going "bare" for a while but my nerves got the best of me and now I'm using a Zagg "Dry" Invisibleshield. The Zagg is starting to "peel" at the edges and it actually scratches pretty easily so I might just go back to the AT&T ones.
I agree the AT&T ones fit well but sucks cause its anti glare, at least it's not much fingerprints, and at least I know in my head there's a beautiful screen under all that graininess
I had the att anti glare and it would not sit right bc of the screen curve. Now have zagg and its nice but far too grippy. Suggestions ?
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This is the point of the thread
I have the sgp ultra oleophobic screen cover and I love it. It doesn't cover all the way to the edge but it is crystal clear and doesn't attract finger prints.
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lilhyper said:
I have the sgp ultra oleophobic screen cover and I love it. It doesn't cover all the way to the edge but it is crystal clear and doesn't attract finger prints.
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Just ordered after reading your suggestion and watching a video review. Thanks!! My Skinomi needs to come off.
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Leave the Skinomi alone for at least 3 days. I bet the speckles will disappear.
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I've had one installed for 2 weeks. Have some micro bubbles.
I have had the Zagg HD on for as long as I've had the phone and it's still great. It's been over a week, maybe close to 2.
everyone in this thread should try liquid armor. It is a spray on screen protector, no bubbles, no dust, no lowered image quality. I have it on my one x and has been great so far. Best part is its only 20 bucks and you can use the spray over 50 times.
I honestly don't know why this isn't a very popular its incredible.
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ForcedZucchini said:
everyone in this thread should try liquid armor. It is a spray on screen protector, no bubbles, no dust, no lowered image quality. I have it on my one x and has been great so far. Best part is its only 20 bucks and you can use the spray over 50 times.
I honestly don't know why this isn't a very popular its incredible.
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how do you remove it though?
beeroatsnp90x said:
how do you remove it though?
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No the question is how do you know it's on and protecting your screen.
xo skin,
still crystal clear
I'm using the one from Zagg and it's great. Can't stand the matte ones on such a beautiful screen. However, you do notice some nicks a day or two after installation.
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beeroatsnp90x said:
how do you remove it though?
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You have to kind of "scrape" it off, like scraping ice off of a windshield.
ricktat said:
No the question is how do you know it's on and protecting your screen.
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You don't, you have to have "faith" I guess.
ForcedZucchini said:
everyone in this thread should try liquid armor. It is a spray on screen protector, no bubbles, no dust, no lowered image quality. I have it on my one x and has been great so far. Best part is its only 20 bucks and you can use the spray over 50 times.
I honestly don't know why this isn't a very popular its incredible.
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X2. I've been using it after scraping many different screen protectors (Skinomi, ATT, SGP Oleo, generic).
No scratches so far, and I've dropped it twice. Fantastic stuff!
Just wondering if you use one or not on the GS3. My first GS3 didn't have one on it, and it magically gained 3 large scratches in the screen (always was left in a pocket alone, nothing else). I had one on my 2nd GS3, but I am now on my 3rd (2nd one had dead pixels) and wondering if I should just rough it out without one, or get one again.
Also if you got one, where from, and how do you like it?
Thanks
I got one from my bro so i dont know what brand it is. But i can tell you it came in a pack of like 3 and it sucks. Rainbow affect ruins the screens potential. Look like its kinda snowy and the feel isnt nice
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I'm using the SGP Ultra-Nano, and its awesome, comes with 3 in the package, I've used 1 so far, it does have light scratches on it now though, cost about $12 on amazon.
None here. A month in so far without issue *knock on wood*
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i had one on for a bit, took it off though.
This is the best one by far although the SGP is very good also:
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/spectre
MGK645 said:
I'm using the SGP Ultra-Nano, and its awesome, comes with 3 in the package, I've used 1 so far, it does have light scratches on it now though, cost about $12 on amazon.
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After looking at this, I think I will buy some. Thanks for the recommendation!
Screen protectors are more trouble than their worth in almost all cases. If you manage to get it on without putting absolutely hideous bubbles on the screen, then you'll be left with something that just makes the screen "rainbowy" and terrible looking. Second skin doesn't do this but then it makes the screen rubbery and grippy feeling, not smooth like it should be. Protectors also seem to enhance fingerprints making them highly visible. Scratches? I wouldn't worry too much about that with gorilla glass 2 - http://youtu.be/wT8xI4PEU8c
My wife's has two small scratches already.
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My wife's has two small scratches already.
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Hmm just surface scratches? Visible when the screen is on?
Gorilla glass 2 isn't as durable as gorilla glass 1.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnwwz0nyOno&feature=player_detailpage#t=314s
Well this guy's doing some ridiculous stuff and no problems. Just sayin. Minor scratches are to be expected from anything. Screen protectors to me are annoying and take away from the experience of the device.
Zagg invisishield HD for me
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I've used the SGP Ultra Nanos and don't like them. Within a month quite a lot had peeled away from the phone. I think this is going to be an issue with all thin film protectors that the industry seems to prefer with this model (slightly curved display surface).
I purchased an XGear Spectre and really like it. It's a tempered glass surface. Very easy to mount and hasn't peeled or scratched despite subjecting it to the same rigors as my previous SGP Ultra Nano. Nor do I expect it to peel in the future because it's pretty think (0.4 mm) and rigid. Apparently it's think enough that it doesn't fit all cases (I don't use a case). The field of view is essentially unaffected and the glass has excellent optics. At $35 with shipping, it's definitely more of than investment than thin film protectors, but I consider it a good value given the advantages.
I got the ones from samsung at the verizion store when i got my phone (the first day they had them or second)
The dude put on the first one for me and still looks great barley tell its there and its custom fit to phone
Price tag is 14 bucks but he gave it to me and it did go on very nicely no bubbles or discoloring
I don't use one, I'm just careful not to put anything in the same pocket that could scratch it
Same I use the one from the Verizon store 12 bucks, it didn't effect the viewing, it's a dry install and almost no bubbles when done, and you get 3.
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I put on 20 of the verizon ones everyday. Done correctly there are no bubbles, no lint and hold up well. Seeing all the hideous home jobs applications, the glossy texture of zags and the anti glare versions I can see why they get a bad rap.
I wouldn't go without one.
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yeah, i've got a plain clear verizon one on mine.....actually it was the Cellet Screen Guard..just took it from my store. i put a million on a day, too, so i'm really good at it. i never ever get bubbles or dust. just gotta know how to do it!
also, you guys getting the grainy and rainbow effects, it's because you're using anti-glare protectors. they suck. the clear ones are better.
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Gorilla glass 2 isn't as durable as gorilla glass 1.
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Could you elaborate?
I'm looking to get a screen protector asap. I ordered some off amazon and messed up installation due to the fact I couldn't keep dust from getting on my screen during installation. Dunno why my room is so dusty.
I don't have time to wait for something off amazon. And there are best buys all over the place. But I think they only carry zag, for a steep 25.
There's also a tiger direct store down there street but I'm not sure if they carry any.
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Att store should have screen protectors if you don't want zagg. I'd get the hd version if I had to use zagg brand, though.
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Att store should have screen protectors if you don't want zagg. I'd get the hd version if I had to use zagg brand, though.
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I heard zaggs have an orange peel feel. Not too happy about the sound of that. I hope the HD is peel less.
Anyone have any tips to help deal with dust?
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ive always bought screenprotectors from ebay the cheap ones
after going through several pricey ones it doesnt justify the price difference. anyway i got these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251255976432?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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ive always bought screenprotectors from ebay the cheap ones
after going through several pricey ones it doesnt justify the price difference. anyway i got these.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251255976432?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
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Thanks for the advice, but I'm not trying to wait.
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A lot of people say to run a hot shower and steam up your bathroom to help with the dust in the air. Personally after going away from zagg on this phone I probably won't get another one of their products.
I have a Zagg HD and I would recommend getting the tempered glass type. If your hands arent oily there is dragging. Annoying while trying to swipe the screen texting.
Edit: If you need one now then buy a cheap one at Best Buy to hold you over until an online order comes through.
Any good cheap screen protectors for glass protection? I found these 2 but they are not cheap, and dunno if they helf if u drop ur phone (with case ofc)
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.tR SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
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Tech21 Impact Shield With Self Heal Screen Protector Galaxy S4
any more?
Here is a link to a bunch of them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40949753
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Any good cheap screen protectors for glass protection? I found these 2 but they are not cheap, and dunno if they helf if u drop ur phone (with case ofc)
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.tR SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
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Tech21 Impact Shield With Self Heal Screen Protector Galaxy S4
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the spigen tempered glass is top notch
Well went with the zagg HD. I don't know if I messed up installation though cuz it looks like crap.
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