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Hi, just wondering but do screen protectors which have anti-glare make it possible to view the N1 under direct sunlight? or does it just somewhat aid with it? Also, which screen protector would you recommend that has anti-glare? thx!
boxwave.com they make a great anti glare one.
tlam93 said:
Hi, just wondering but do screen protectors which have anti-glare make it possible to view the N1 under direct sunlight? or does it just somewhat aid with it? Also, which screen protector would you recommend that has anti-glare? thx!
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Somewhat aids it. The "glare" part won't be as harsh on your eyes.
An anti-glare screen protector won't help the visibility in direct sunlight. The problem there is that the amount of light shining on the screen is more than what is being emitted by the OLED display, so the image is swamped, and a screen protector can't do anything about that.
The only thing an anti-glare screen protector will do is to turn the normal sharp, clear images reflected by the bare screen into fuzzier, more diffuse images. If you are bothered by seeing yourself reflected in the screen, for instance, then an anti-glare screen protector will reduce that to the point that you can see that it's a face but probably not identify whose face it is. That makes it easier to ignore the reflections and concentrate on the image on the screen instead. It's not a dramatic effect, but it is helpful (IMHO).
wmm said:
An anti-glare screen protector won't help the visibility in direct sunlight. The problem there is that the amount of light shining on the screen is more than what is being emitted by the OLED display, so the image is swamped, and a screen protector can't do anything about that.
The only thing an anti-glare screen protector will do is to turn the normal sharp, clear images reflected by the bare screen into fuzzier, more diffuse images. If you are bothered by seeing yourself reflected in the screen, for instance, then an anti-glare screen protector will reduce that to the point that you can see that it's a face but probably not identify whose face it is. That makes it easier to ignore the reflections and concentrate on the image on the screen instead. It's not a dramatic effect, but it is helpful (IMHO).
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Thx for clarifiying!
So a few of my buddies have the Droid X and they bought a screen protector from Verizon, it gives the screen a slight haze but it barely shows any oil/fingerprints if at all.. anyone know if anything like this is available for the Fascinate?
Yes, its called the anti glare protector, makes the screen look crappy and feels like the screen is always dirty
so fresh and so superclean.
justin94 said:
Yes, its called the anti glare protector, makes the screen look crappy and feels like the screen is always dirty
so fresh and so superclean.
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haha ok thanks!
If you want a screen protector, I would highly recommend getting a Steinheil, details and links and reviews in this thread (They are the best screen protectors around IMHO and I'm not alone on this):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=820451
They make an Anti Glare version which is what you're describing, but I wouldn't reccomend any Anti Glare protectors, as the screen on our device is so nice (anti glare will make the picture not nearly as nice), and since it's capacitive touch, you can just wipe fingerprint oils off on your shirt etc even with the screen on without it interacting with it like a resistive touch would. Their crystal clear one, is almost exactly the same feel as just the bare glass and it's just as clear.
I just bought a anti glare screen protector for my g2 and it feels great but leaves a rainbow effect on the screen. It is kind of like when a droplet of water is on a tv screen, but much smaller; is this normal? Are there any anti glare screen protectors that don't leave this kind of effect? Thank you.
I also had a anti-glare screen protector, from clarivue.
But not a big fan of the rainbow effect.
The thing I like is that the screen doesn't get dirty that much.
Now I got the ultra clear from clarivue and it's perfect!
So the rainbow effect is normal. I guess I'll buy a clear SP. Thanks
I have had a really good experience with an anti-glare product from Boxwave called Clear Touch Anti-Glare. No bubbling, no glare, no fingerprints or visible dust, etc. Highly recommend it. Good luck.
Ditamae said:
I have had a really good experience with an anti-glare product from Boxwave called Clear Touch Anti-Glare. No bubbling, no glare, no fingerprints or visible dust, etc. Highly recommend it. Good luck.
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Thanks, but the did it leave a grainy effect on the screen? The screen protector I use now does all that you listed, but has a grainy effect on the screen.
It's not "grainy," but it does have a slight textured effect. This gives the screen protector its 'anti-glare' quality. It does not, however, interfere with with touch sensitivity or visibility. I know there is also a Clear Touch Crystal screen protector by Boxwave which would not have any sort of texture or graininess to it whatsoever. But then you lose the anti-glare feature...
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It's not "grainy," but it does have a slight textured effect. This gives the screen protector its 'anti-glare' quality. It does not, however, interfere with with touch sensitivity or visibility. I know there is also a Clear Touch Crystal screen protector by Boxwave which would not have any sort of texture or graininess to it whatsoever. But then you lose the anti-glare feature...
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I'm used to the effect on the screen now. Thanks for the help.
I recently bought a SGP Ultra Oleophobic screen protector for my Motorola Atrix 4G and I'm very impressed with the clarity and fingerprint resistance of it. I had a look at the SGP store but it doesn't look like they have one for the Touchpad.
Can anyone recommend a similar screen protector for the Touchpad?
Thanks,
Mark
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I've had good luck with the generic matte/anti-glare screen protectors. They seem to do a good job of reducing fingerprints, while also making the screen nice and slick and less reflective. They do "dull" the screen a little, but I've been putting them on every device in the house lately. I haven't gotten around to doing the TP yet (I bought the $1.50 one from Overstock recently).
mjsztainbok said:
I recently bought a SGP Ultra Oleophobic screen protector for my Motorola Atrix 4G and I'm very impressed with the clarity and fingerprint resistance of it. I had a look at the SGP store but it doesn't look like they have one for the Touchpad.
Can anyone recommend a similar screen protector for the Touchpad?
Thanks,
Mark
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I apply a coating of Mass metal polish!
It slicks up the screen, gives an element of print resistance, doesn't attract dust and re-polishes easily.
Once a month is sufficient to keep it working nicely.
If you try this then the first time you use it the screen response will be erratic until you polish it enough. Then its super slick.
+1 on the anti glare screen protectors. Definitely does the trick.
I got one for the original I-pad and cut it to fit my touchpads, love it, cuts the glare from the screen and I hardly ever have to wipe the screen off.
i have a matte protector on and it definitely reduces the amount of fingerprints but the screen quality definitely suffered
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i have a matte protector on and it definitely reduces the amount of fingerprints but the screen quality definitely suffered
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Same. Resolution definitely went down. But matte screen protector gives a very good touch feel on the finger
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Same. Resolution definitely went down. But matte screen protector gives a very good touch feel on the finger
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+1 here. I hadn't used my Touchpad in a while (until I finally put CM on over the weekend), and my finger just kept getting hung up on the screen while trying to drag. Every other touchscreen device in my house has a generic matte protector on it now, so I'm used to the smoother glide. I have to say, the quality seems like it varies a bit. The ones I put on my Nook Color and my wife's phone look much better than the one I put on my phone. For some reason, that one gave the screen a lot more pixelation and like waves of light/dark. I still have yet to put the Overstock one on the TP.
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Same. Resolution definitely went down. But matte screen protector gives a very good touch feel on the finger
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I've got a matte protector as well, actually it's from overstock.com or buy.com as a anti glare screen protector for $1.50. It's a great buy, it definitely makes the screen a joy to use. The only gripe I have is when I'm in the office and have the TP sitting on the desk, the anti glare screen protector has a glare on it, funny i know. But when it's on the touchstone or at an angle I'm fine. And when I'm in a dimly lit area i don't even notice it. It's a great buy and for $1.50 you can't really go too wrong.
johnburgelin said:
I've got a matte protector as well, actually it's from overstock.com or buy.com as a anti glare screen protector for $1.50. It's a great buy, it definitely makes the screen a joy to use. The only gripe I have is when I'm in the office and have the TP sitting on the desk, the anti glare screen protector has a glare on it, funny i know. But when it's on the touchstone or at an angle I'm fine. And when I'm in a dimly lit area i don't even notice it. It's a great buy and for $1.50 you can't really go too wrong.
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Yeah, they should really be called "glare-reducing" or something
At least the screen isn't like a complete mirror anymore
im usinjg this and I love it. Its the best screen protector ever http://www.amazon.com/Generiks-TouchPad-CLEAR-Screen-Protectors/dp/B0057POM16/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328048435&sr=8-1
I hate the idea of an extra layer of plastic on top of this great display.
Rain-X, people - it works a treat!
Any recommendation for a screen protector?
Mine already got scratched up pretty badly, so may want a better one... =(
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I hate the idea of an extra layer of plastic on top of this great display.
Rain-X, people - it works a treat!
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I can see how this would make it slide easier, but does it really do that much to prevent finger marks/smugges?
Hi all
I have the s4, and their is so many screen protectors online , some cheap, some expensive, I DO NOT, know which one to buy.
I want the best ANTI-GLARE protector as I think the s4 is terrible when In, sometimes I can hardly see the screen.
I know anti-glare screens are usualy Matte finish and very faintly effect the screen but you can hardly tell anyway.
I don't really like film protectors as I don't think they would really protect the screen if dropped as they are only film, I feel that glass protectors or any other kind would be best.
can anybody recommend any
thank you
None in existence as far as I am aware. There is no glass anti glare.
The obvious solution is to apply a glass protector and then an anti glare film on top of the glass protector.
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The obvious solution is to apply a glass protector and then an anti glare film on top of the glass protector.
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Or maybe the opposite of this installation, if you're daring enough to try and possible mess up the products. Install the film, then the glass on top of it?
If it works, then you get the anti-glare without the "film feel".
I kinda have a feeling it wouldn't work that well, but I'd give it a shot if it were something I wanted badly enough and had money to burn.
Welll so far I have not come to know about any such none film anti glare screen protector...so if you find some link or any vendor in your region then do share...I would also like to know about such interesting product....
I've been using the media devil anti glare screen protector. I started using anti glare protectors on my OG Epic. I have tried many brands. The media devil one, although it is a film, has by far the least distortion of any I have tried. Most people won't notice any distortion using the media devil. Since I have seen some anti glare protectors that created horrible distortion, I believe I am extra picky.
I used the media devil on my s3 and I now have it on my s4. I wouldn't use anything else. It definitely helps with fingerprints and seeing the phone in the sun or bright lighting.
Placing a piece of glass over the anti glare film will negate the anti glare properties of the film.
If you do find a non film anti glare product please do share. In the meantime I will stick(no pun intended) with the MD.
Only option is a film type protector....using a glass protector on top of a anti glare would not work. Not only will it negate the anti glare, but i doubt the glass protector will lay perfectly flat on the anti glare film. Im sure it will leave bubbles.
Im going to move to a anti glare one soon myself.
i hardly see any one mention them but i have the moshi http://store.moshimonde.com/ivisor-...4-black.html?gclid=CKfFsqP_w7oCFcGd4AodyhsAlA i made mistake of using a electronic wipe on my phone and applying it still works fine but you only use water to clean them. i like the way it looks outside as well. 25 bucks at att also 20 dollars online on ebay from a quick search.
I've used a few non-glass ones on other phones and they are all junk.
I don't think I would use them ever again. They all had this rainbow effect of where they would show the RGB breakdown from the screen for some reason.