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[Q] Sprint Screen Protectors

Anyone else using the sprint screen protectors for their epic? I just bought a pack and I'm really disappointed with them. They are just big enough to cover the screen it self. So there is no margin for error when putting them on. Also I think they are supposed to be anti-glare so make the beautiful screen of my epic hazy and almost pixelated. Any suggestions for decent clear screen protectors?

Does the epic really need a screen protector? I thought the screen was made from some super durable stuff?
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i know i made the sprint people put one on
i can take the hazyness until i get my skinomi
i recommend skinomi

Its still plastic and there are a lot of things that can scratch plastic.
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I'll give skinomi a try. Thanks.
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I took mine back for a refund. They just cost too much and made the screen feel unatural. They let me keep the one I had installed already until my new protectors came.
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People have been saying that the skinomi ones are too long I think... I'd recommend the phantom skinz one since I've had no problem, they have a cut out for the sensors and camera (which the skinomi does not have) and they have a lifetime guarantee.
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this is the one im talking bout i ordered one it has lifetime replacements and openings for the sensors and cam it is awesome on the htc hero so i hope it continues

Well, all I know is that at least the first batch of Skinomis didn't turn out so well. See this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746037
Too long, but possibly good customer service? And like I said, no cutouts for the lights/sensor/camera. Skinomi has gotten plenty of good reviews for other phones, but for some reason the ones for the Epic haven't been well received.

the site i posted showed a different pic check it out

The Sprint ones are total crap. Took mine back a few hours after I bought them.

yes they are but fools wont take it back cuz i used one

Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone

thus why i removed mine

styckx said:
Screen protectors are a waste of your money on this phone
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I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.

anthromatt said:
I suppose the people with scratches on their glass already would disagree.
I work in dusty, dirty environments. Any phone of mine is getting protection.
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Yup! I am no doubt in the minority but I have managed to scratch my screen. It was in strange circumstances having to do with hiking on a trail (and I hardly ever hike, less have my phone out...) but scratchedy it went. No 20ft heights or bouncing. Just fell face down from my pocket on a dirt path with a pebble somewhere in there. They're not invincible, people.

lol unless ur doing stuff like that you dont need a protector
under normal use pocket car table things like that no but if ur roughing it why not protect it and get a skinomi

churro7 said:
the site i posted showed a different pic check it out
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What site are you talking about?
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damn guess it was a different forum
but its on the skinomi website look at the top

Scratched mine easily... I have 2g steel plugs on my lobes, and the first time i heard them click against the screen I knew I'd have a problem. sure enough, there are tiny scratches from where my ear hit the screen. My fault for not putting a protector on sooner.
Also managed to put a little hairline scratch down by the menu button, but i have no clue how i did that.

I SCRATCHED my screen! NoooooooooooOOOooo

Damn, I hate the feeling of going over to wipe a "smudge" from your screen but finding out it is a scratch. Worst part is, I bought screen protectors but haven't put them on yet :'( . Am I the first? What would you guys do if you were me? Go exchange in store? Call and make them send me a new one?

bijanian said:
Damn, I hate the feeling of going over to wipe a "smudge" from your screen but finding out it is a scratch. Worst part is, I bought screen protectors but haven't put them on yet :'( . Am I the first? What would you guys do if you were me? Go exchange in store? Call and make them send me a new one?
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Any clue how? I keep my phone in my old G1 nylon sleeve but have no protector or shell/skin/etc on it otherwise. It's either in the sleeve or in my hand, though.

Put your story on FML and see what people say.......... That does suck.

Genocaust said:
Any clue how? I keep my phone in my old G1 nylon sleeve but have no protector or shell/skin/etc on it otherwise. It's either in the sleeve or in my hand, though.
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I think I left a plastic ball point pen in my pocket with my phone for a few minutes earlier today. Maybe the tip is metal? Also I keep my keys in my other pocket but MAYBE, SOMEHOW my keys got put in the same pocket as my phone (which I severely doubt). Because My keys are the only things I can think of that would have scratched it =(. I'll do a bit my investigation later.... It sucks too because if I exchange it I'm afraid I'll get a phone with lint under the screen. My first mytouch had lint under the screen so I exchanged it for my current one, which WAS perfect. Gosh, I'm so pissed right now..

jjlean said:
Put your story on FML and see what people say.......... That does suck.
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Haha, maybe I will.

Damn. That sucks. I just took my screen protector and my gel case off. I hate he added bulk of the case, but hate trying to get it in and out of my pocket even more. And the lint it collects is super awesome. Just takes away from the aesthetics so much.
Also, I had a screen protector I got off amazon... 5 for $1.99 delivered. They are identical to zagg except for less surface texture... but, still rubbery and tacky feeling.
Has anyone found a full face screen protector that is the rigid glass like type?
Love using the phone bareback, but I know I will regret sooner rather than later
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theinternot said:
Love using the phone bareback, but I know I will regret sooner rather than later
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Sounds like most relationships....right?

make up a story about how you have a hardward issue and you have tried to master reset the phone. then they will send you a warranty replacement.
i always do this once my phones get too beat up

just call 611 and say your (speaker phone or track pad or anything) doesnt work and theyll have you do a factory reset once you say you finished reseting the phone and tell them it still doesnt work theyll send you a new one under the 12 month warrenty
lol watch out it gets addicting :/ anytime i dropped a phone id just return it lol ive seen over 20 G1's pass through :/ only thing you they dont replace is back cover and battery
theinternot said:
Love using the phone bareback, but I know I will regret sooner rather than later
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Genocaust said:
Sounds like most relationships....right?
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^^ LMAO

theinternot said:
Has anyone found a full face screen protector that is the rigid glass like type?
Love using the phone bareback, but I know I will regret sooner rather than later
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Realook - looks like the phone is naked.
I got mine from Amazon for 10.99 (comes with two).
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splat matt said:
Realook - looks like the phone is naked.
I got mine from Amazon for 10.99 (comes with two).
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+1 on the realook. Add a G1 oem sleeve for 4 or 5 bucks from ebayyyy and you got protection for under $20.

Those look perfect! Thanks
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Realook - looks like the phone is naked.
I got mine from Amazon for 10.99 (comes with two).
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G2x screen protectors?

I bought 3 sets of screen protectors. One from china, one from the us, one from ny. Random sellers with good ratings. Turns out the ones from us and china scratched when even wiped with the given cloth. And the one from ny had way too many bubbles (not due to dust. It was because it was too stiff?)
So if anyone has any extras that are good that you can spare, would you be willing to donate it to me? . Please and thank yous!
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i actually just got a couple of screen protectors from eBay and they were pretty good. Went on nice, with no bubbles or deteriorating of visual quality. its also fingerprint proof which is really convenient especially since i use my phone a lot. check it out, pretty good price
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270861417803?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270861417803?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I will vouch for the protectors BlazinHitman posted, I bought 1 while I was waiting on my G2x to arrive and I will say it is a pretty decent screen shield. Also out of sheer curiosity I ordered a set from T-Mobile and the ones I go from then were the worst ones I have ever seen. They give you these mm thick bullet proof screen shields that you can barely see through. Almost makes your display look like a old school gameboy

ahaha hows the touch screen with the screen protector? ahahah. and just out of curiosity, if we cant put the protector on with the first try, is it still good for a second go? as my hands arent very stable.
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bought it. .hopefully its as good as you say
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Light-라이트 said:
ahaha hows the touch screen with the screen protector? ahahah. and just out of curiosity, if we cant put the protector on with the first try, is it still good for a second go? as my hands arent very stable.
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I got a TPU case and screen protector and epic failed to put it on. I had to trash it. I just bought the ones from the link above, they could be a little different, and maybe I'll have better luck with my hands this time around. If not, oh well, it's $2.

yeeee. good luck to us.
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Light-라이트 said:
ahaha hows the touch screen with the screen protector? ahahah. and just out of curiosity, if we cant put the protector on with the first try, is it still good for a second go? as my hands arent very stable.
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That. Screen protector will not affect the touch screen. And you can reuse it as long as you don't put any bends/creases in it.
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i was asking because a mm thick is pretty thick imo. anyways. good luck to us.
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Light-라이트 said:
i was asking because a mm thick is pretty thick imo. anyways. good luck to us.
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No no no, the mm thick one I was referring to was the ones I bought from T-Mobile when I ordered the phone. Those things I swear are thick enough to be bullet proof. The ones you ordered are thin, and clear. You will not even know you have it on the phone when you get it on.

cool. is it scratch proof? not totally scratch proof, i mean like scratchproof from like cards and stuff. .
and does anyone have the replacement tools to change the bezel? i ordered a bezel but it didnt come with the tools. . if anyone has extras, would ya'll be kind enough to send me a screw driver and on of those poppy thingies? thanks )). i cant stand scratches or marks on my phone so i wipe the phone everytime i take it out of my pocket. and the guy i bought it from screwed me over by giving me a screwed up bezel with dents and really noticable scratches.
thanks~~~.
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Light-라이트 said:
cool. is it scratch proof? not totally scratch proof, i mean like scratchproof from like cards and stuff. .
thanks~~~.
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I put mine on using my old blockbuster card and had no problems or any scuff marks.
And I do not have any small tools like that sorry.

yea like panowolf suggested use a credit card or something like that to smooth out the screen protector when u put it on. also make sure to clean it extra well, it comes with a couple of cleaning cloths. if you put it on correctly u should be good to go

i read that its reusable. we can just wash it?
the thing is... the crap screen protectors i got from china scratched from the credit card. (lol). or maybe i was just pressing too hard.which still doesnt mke any sense.
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Light-라이트 said:
i read that its reusable. we can just wash it?
the thing is... the crap screen protectors i got from china scratched from the credit card. (lol). or maybe i was just pressing too hard.which still doesnt mke any sense.
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Yes you can reuse/wash it. Just be sure to put it on slow. Most people who put them on themselves just lay the entire protector down and try to work the bubbles out. You gotta slowly apply it and work the air out as you go. But im sure you know this already

I ordered the lifetime stealth shieldz from amazon, 2 for 5 bucks in case you needed another for whatever reason. I've only had it on for a couple weeks but it still looks as good as new, feels good no scratches and still perfectly clear.

BlazinHitman said:
i actually just got a couple of screen protectors from eBay and they were pretty good. Went on nice, with no bubbles or deteriorating of visual quality. its also fingerprint proof which is really convenient especially since i use my phone a lot. check it out, pretty good price
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/270861417803?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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Got mine last night. They feel a little plastic-y on there, the other one I had (but ruined) felt nicer. But these went on without many bubble problems, good enough!

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Got mine last night. They feel a little plastic-y on there, the other one I had (but ruined) felt nicer. But these went on without many bubble problems, good enough!
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Basically what he said.
And i thought it would cover the whole screen. Not just the middle. But still good
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Light-라이트 said:
Basically what he said.
And i thought it would cover the whole screen. Not just the middle. But still good
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are you talking about the sides? cause then yea i see what your talking about, thats the only problem with these, other ways it covers the entire screen lengthwise including the soft keys and up to the top by the front camera

Same question. Does anyone have experience getting the full width screen protectors?
Specifically I'm looking for either matte or mirror ones.

Screen Protectors without Orange Peel Effect

I've gone through a ridiculous amount of screen protectors and all of them have had an annoying orange peel affect. Anyone know of any brands that don't have the this major problem?
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This brand is good on the ipad with out the orange Peel. Its 6 for one but its worth it
http://www.boxwave.com/t-mobile-g2x-screen-protectors/t-mobile-g2x-cleartouch-crystal/bwpdd/fp-ztcm/
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i always use and recommend body guardz to my friends and family I've never had that on any I've put on
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Sk8trfred said:
i always use and recommend body guardz to my friends and family I've never had that on any I've put on
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But body guards have the orange Peel
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Pardon my naiveness, What is an orange peel effect?

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Pardon my naiveness, What is an orange peel effect?
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You where only trying to help, not being naive. I don't know if I can explain this correct but if if you feel the surface of a lemon or an orange it has a weird sort of greasy feeling. That is the case with almost all wet install screen protectors like zagg and body guardz. Although i believe body guards has dry install ones so if you are talking about that one, then I havent tried it yet.

moeahmad1995 said:
You where only trying to help, not being naive. I don't know if I can explain this correct but if if you feel the surface of a lemon or an orange it has a weird sort of greasy feeling. That is the case with almost all wet install screen protectors like zagg and body guardz. Although i believe body guards has dry install ones so if you are talking about that one, then I havent tried it yet.
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It's not so much the feel of the screen I'm talking about, the screen protectors I've used mess up the screen's picture quality adding this bumpy look (similar to an orange).
It's really noticable on the G2x because of it's IPS display (i think).

iArtisan said:
It's not so much the feel of the screen I'm talking about, the screen protectors I've used mess up the screen's picture quality adding this bumpy look (similar to an orange).
It's really noticable on the G2x because of it's IPS display (i think).
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maybe your installing them wrong my screen is just as clear as it was when i bought the phone. only a little more glare
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iArtisan said:
It's not so much the feel of the screen I'm talking about, the screen protectors I've used mess up the screen's picture quality adding this bumpy look (similar to an orange).
It's really noticable on the G2x because of it's IPS display (i think).
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Yeah I forgot to mention the quality looks oilier and just looks weird if that's a word.
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moeahmad1995 said:
Yeah I forgot to mention the quality looks oilier and just looks weird if that's a word.
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Exactly. Any suggestions on a screen protector without that oily look?

iArtisan said:
Exactly. Any suggestions on a screen protector without that oily look?
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The one I posted in the second post. Boxwave
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moeahmad1995 said:
The one I posted in the second post. Boxwave
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Do you have any actual experience with it on the G2x since you were talking about the iPad version
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cricketAC said:
Pardon my naiveness, What is an orange peel effect?
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http://apphunger.com/62/zagg-invisible-shield-review-for-the-ipad-2/
Just scroll down till you see it

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Do you have any actual experience with it on the G2x since you were talking about the iPad version
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Yeah sorry, should have made it clear that I don't have experience with the g2x, only with the the ipad version
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Yeah sorry, should have made it clear that I don't have experience with the g2x, only with the the ipad version
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It's cool man I might look into it.
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I just bought one for my G2x, it's by XO Skins.
I can't even really tell its there at first glance. I mean, obviously I know though.
http://xoskins.com/ Search for G2x and you'll see full body and just screen.
I got the just screen one and it goes edge to edge. It does have a bit of a rubbery feel, but it doesn't bother me too much since it's not my daily driver anymore. :x
Just swiping you don't really feel it, but if you slow down, you can. I heard it goes away after a few weeks though.
EDIT: An important note is that this is a wet-apply protector, so you'll have to give it a bit before you go back into using the phone.
EDIT2: Here's some pics.

like stated above the one I use is a wet apply method and it is a ZAGG. it has a slight rubbery feel but you get used to it and it doesn't have the orange peel you are trying to avoid. plus it comes with a no questions asked lifetime warranty so if I take it off or mess it up they send me a new one free of charge

stay away from the Skinomi DryTech ones, I took mine off after a week because of the lousy feel-- plus some of the air bubbles never went away.

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stay away from the Skinomi DryTech ones, I took mine off after a week because of the lousy feel-- plus some of the air bubbles never went away.
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Skinomi TechSkin on the other hand is a different story. I don't care for the super-rubbery feel of some screen protectors either. TechSkin, in my opinion, is better. I think it may have to do with the thickness. The "orange peel" is minimal compared to say BODYGUARDZ (which I have used). I don't know, there's just something different. It seems clearer, feels more like a dry applied protector. That said, It is a wet-apply screen protector, and does have some of those undesirable qualities. It's quality though puts it somewhere in the middle of those two types, and I really like it.

The orange peel effect can be due to low quality screen protectors or a bad application. I've had good luck with Zagg (but I hated the feel, so I returned it), Ghost Armor, and PhantomSkinz. Ghost and Phantom both feel great, but Ghost is a bit easier to apply. Had a few resistant bubbles near the edge of the PhantomSkinz

Casemate POP! case Brand New $5 from ATT!

Title says it all!
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5400230.html#fbid=fJ53cTmWGIG

Decepticaons said:
Title says it all!
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku5400230.html#fbid=fJ53cTmWGIG
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Damn, good deal. I paid around 25-30$ from ATT when I had mine (this exact one). Very good case, imo.
Only downfall.. over time, the sides started warping out.

btm fdr said:
Damn, good deal. I paid around 25-30$ from ATT when I had mine (this exact one). Very good case, imo.
Only downfall.. over time, the sides started warping out.
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I have this case myself and bought it for $10 used. The sides by the power and volume buttons do tend to "warp" a bit, but maybe an 8th of an inch. Very slim and durable case that will take a beating. I highly recommend it, my wife wants one lol.

Does this come with any type of belt clip or just case
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crashpsycho said:
Does this come with any type of belt clip or just case
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Just the case
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Yep I got one a bit ago because I was sick of my plain black Otterbox and the bulk it added. I've been very happy with it so far. Especially for 5 bucks!
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Nice case for 5 bucks, specially for a white SR.

just got mine in the mail.........great looking and great feeling case and for 5 bucks i cant argue

Just got mine, too. Looks great, but...how the heck do you put this thing on and take it off? It's a very tight fit, and it doesn't seem to be a two-piece case.

T.J. Bender said:
Just got mine, too. Looks great, but...how the heck do you put this thing on and take it off? It's a very tight fit, and it doesn't seem to be a two-piece case.
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Its a one piece. I usually put the top in and push the bottom down until its fully seated. Its snug at first, but it loosens up just enough eventually.
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Great case for $5 I'm going to order one. thanks for the info

It's a good case no doubt, but the rubber is a little tacky and really affects pocketability. I bought one a long time ago (full price) and never usr it.
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I stopped using it and put my "old reliable" (a Diztronic TPU) back on. I can't get over how it honestly feels like you're about to snap your phone in half when putting it in or taking it out of the case.

The case is pretty fantastic. Scary if you need to take the phone out for a battery pull. Feels like I'm going to bend my phone and break it getting this thing off lol. I scored this and a Moshi screen protector for $5 too. BEST SCREEN PROTECTOR EVER. Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, I'd pay full price for another one.

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The case is pretty fantastic. Scary if you need to take the phone out for a battery pull. Feels like I'm going to bend my phone and break it getting this thing off lol. I scored this and a Moshi screen protector for $5 too. BEST SCREEN PROTECTOR EVER. Anti-glare, anti-fingerprint, I'd pay full price for another one.
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Where did you get the moshi?

lyndone58 said:
Where did you get the moshi?
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They should also be on sale on the att website unless it ran out. I remember seeing it there 2 days ago

Just put a Moshi on my Rocket tonight. Quick, easy install. Considering how thick it is, I'm not sure that I should be using tight-fitting TPUs anymore (very concerned they'll damage the edges), but since I've got a new non-TPU case on the way and have plenty of the looser-fitting mesh hybrids lying around, I think I'm set. My wife wants one for her Rocket, too. First screen protector I've tried that she's ever gone, "Whoa, I want one of those."

I got a seido active for$20 and I love it, with kick stand! My pop case is now in the junk drawer lol.
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Decepticaons said:
I got a seido active for$20 and I love it, with kick stand! My pop case is now in the junk drawer lol.
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Where'd you get it?

Decepticaons said:
I got a seido active for$20 and I love it, with kick stand! My pop case is now in the junk drawer lol.
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I've use one since I got my phone. It's a fantastic case with great protection.
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