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Case + Scratch Guard
Hi Team,
Since SGR doesnt sport a Gorilla Glass display, which is the best combination of Case + Scratch Guard to protect it?

I've already ordered case mate barely there. Quality of CM is usually very high.
About screen protectors- so I haven't seen/tested any good one. All of them are cheap, self-adhesive **** impossible to apply and avoid bubbles. Either Zagg or Copter doesn't support our device yet, but maybe some of you found a decent one?
EDIT: I've just given a shot to this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150684872722#ht_1976wt_1026
According to users' opinions it gives a decent protection for perfect price.

m.kochan10 said:
I've already ordered case mate barely there. Quality of CM is usually very high.
About screen protectors- so I haven't seen/tested any good one. All of them are cheap, self-adhesive **** impossible to apply and avoid bubbles. Either Zagg or Copter doesn't support our device yet, but maybe some of you found a decent one?
EDIT: I've just given a shot to this:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150684872722#ht_1976wt_1026
According to users' opinions it gives a decent protection for perfect price.
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I only buy matte screen protectors off eBay.
Usually i got for the cheapest **** there. I cannot tell the difference between a $20 and a $1 screen protector.
The best way to put on the protector is to apply it right after removing the original protector that comes when u buy the phone brand new.
I know i know.....Most of u buy the protectors AFTER u buy the phone.
I've always bought the protectors and case before i buy the phone hahaha.
Nevermind this.
Next, never use the microfibre cloth **** they provide for free.
Usually the cheap yellow cloth they give is useless.
I have 1 from Ray Ban, 1 from Swarowksi, 1 from Oakley.
Use the best u can afford. The difference is great !
Wipe down the entire phone.
Careful never to touch the screen.
Some ppl apply a few drops of water on the screen for moving it after applying.
I dun.
Make sure no dust or specks.
If any, use a sticky tape.
Dun peel of the whole screen protector.
Follow this method....
This is similar to how i do it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZTFd-9xWbE
Cheers !

Thanks a lot mate!
I've usually followed all steps you wrote but always some small piece of **** goes under the film and as a result I get unremovable bubble, so I don't trust those self-adhesive protectors. I've already used 5 of them (cheap **** between 2 and 7 USD) and never succeeded I've always had better luck with zagg's invisible shield, i mean those applicable with water.

So you have to buy a Swarovski Crystal for 1000US$ to get the cloth and then be able to clean the screen.
hehe... just joking....
Good guide.

I used Vikuiti screen protectors in the past and found them very good
I don't see the ones i used before, but they have several ones for the Galaxy R
http://www.protectionfilms24.com/search.html?searchfield=Samsung+I9103+Galaxy+R&geraet=6345

m.kochan10 said:
Thanks a lot mate!
I've usually followed all steps you wrote but always some small piece of **** goes under the film and as a result I get unremovable bubble, so I don't trust those self-adhesive protectors. I've already used 5 of them (cheap **** between 2 and 7 USD) and never succeeded I've always had better luck with zagg's invisible shield, i mean those applicable with water.
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If u get **** under the film just before setting it down, lift up the film and use sticky/celo tape and pick it up. then continue laying down the film.
Only release the film down completely when u cannot see any dirt specks between screen n film.
User a tooth pick/hook/pin....anything that will not leave stain or grease.
our fingers are grease magnets.
buy those 10 sheets for under $5-8 from eBay and practice.
U will become Master Screen Protector Installer !
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legion1911 said:
So you have to buy a Swarovski Crystal for 1000US$ to get the cloth and then be able to clean the screen.
hehe... just joking....
Good guide.
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U can pick some off eBay for cheap.
Just need to look.
Cheers !

s4sixty said:
buy those 10 sheets for under $5-8 from eBay and practice.
U will become Master Screen Protector Installer !
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hehehe that was good

Thanks you Guys..
Agreed that CaseMate is one of the best quality for cases. Which type would be good enough to withstand accidental drops? Rubber/Jelly/Hard Case?
Also, is there a suggested brand for the screen protectors? I require one that is scratch & fingerprint-resistant.
Read online that Matt-type protectors make the screen look dim! Is it true?
Thanks in advance,
Bharath K

snbkumar said:
Thanks you Guys..
Agreed that CaseMate is one of the best quality for cases. Which type would be good enough to withstand accidental drops? Rubber/Jelly/Hard Case?
Also, is there a suggested brand for the screen protectors? I require one that is scratch & fingerprint-resistant.
Read online that Matt-type protectors make the screen look dim! Is it true?
Thanks in advance,
Bharath K
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For accidental drops, I've found TPU and Leather cases the best.
They stay on the phone after the phone drops.
Hard cases, either plastic(coloured type) or polycarbonate(transparent type) with pop off the phone when dropped.
Matte protectors are finger-print resistant but allows about 80%(just my guess....so dun sue me if found otherwise) of light to pass through.
Clear screen protectors allow almost all the light(99% my guess) to pass through from the screen output.
The worst is mirror screen protector which allows about 60%(my guess again) of light.
All the figures are based on the fact the screen brightness is at maximum n only an assumption.
So it all depends on ur requirements and needs.
Cheers !

I received my CM barely there today, and it fits perfect!

Screen guard
Any one using the screen guards availabe at flipkart.com (INDIA) ?

m.kochan10 said:
I received my CM barely there today, and it fits perfect!
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Whats the price and where did u buy from. Pls post pics
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zerocool_rkl said:
Any one using the screen guards availabe at flipkart.com (INDIA) ?
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I was using the Rainbow one. It was good. I have 2 more left. XD. I switched it for the Capdase one when my case came.
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m.kochan10 said:
Thanks a lot mate!
I've usually followed all steps you wrote but always some small piece of **** goes under the film and as a result I get unremovable bubble, so I don't trust those self-adhesive protectors. I've already used 5 of them (cheap **** between 2 and 7 USD) and never succeeded I've always had better luck with zagg's invisible shield, i mean those applicable with water.
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Dude. All screen protectors are applicable with water. Its what I always do. No air bubbles.
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I am also using the rainbow screen guards...Really good and serves the purpose well.
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AbShake96 said:
I was using the Rainbow one. It was good. I have 2 more left. XD. I switched it for the Capdase one when my case came.
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I am thinking to buy it in the next time.

AbShake96 said:
Dude. All screen protectors are applicable with water. Its what I always do. No air bubbles.
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Sure you can apply water to everything...but some of protectors just won't work (known from my own experience)
Some of them are applicable with water some of them (mostly the cheapest) are not. I tried to apply the latter with water anyway...and they ended up in a thrash can
hapticc said:
Whats the price and where did u buy from. Pls post pics
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I bought it here
http://www.mytrendyphone.se/shop/samsung-i9103-galaxy-65699p.html

Nokia BH-505
I purchased this !!!
awesome sound quality, you will be lost

screen protectors

I find screen protectors are useless really for the sensations. They bubble and the finger prints smear to much. Just FYI the screen on the sensation are made of gorilla glass and can resist scratching. I did a few demos with some friends where id take a coin or a key and rub on the glass and no scratching occured. I dont recommend anyone doing this though. Thats my opinion.

I agree with you. I have had mine since launch and have never once used a screen protector. I put my phone in my pocket with loose change and keys all the time still no scratches. But I think this is all pretty well known, people just want that extra insurance that their screens won't get scratched
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Put your phone in direct sunlight, it will show little marks on it
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I'm currently using an XtremeGuard protector. it's been on since June. Still going strong.

Not running a screen protector is like barebacking a hooker. You might be fine
for a while but you will eventually mess something up

You need to make sure the surface is ultra clean before application. Mine last for months.

AZ2ENVY said:
Not running a screen protector is like barebacking a hooker. You might be fine
for a while but you will eventually mess something up
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Wow - interesting analogy!
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Screen protector?

Does anyone still use them? I'm debating taking mine off, but Idk if I should, the small crack on my screen just got a little bit bigger. I'm wondering if in general the gorilla glass is strong enough to hold up, or having a screen protector is needed?
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I don't use mine no more I found it annoying so I took it off and my screen look way better and the only things is just take care of the screen be cautious that there's no screen protector
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I still use em.
Planning my escape!

I've read somewhere on XDA that Gorilla Glass will supposedly resist scratching from steel, but a grain of sand can still scratch it. I don't like taking a chance that I'm going to swipe the screen with a little bit of sandy soil on my finger. I always use a screen protector. Having to wipe it on my shirt to get fingerprints off is a small price to pay for an added layer of protection.

umm...I think a screen protector is like a condom.
It feels good and looks good without it.
But when there is a ..."situation"...there will remorse when you don't have it on.
Keeping a screen protector on or off will depend on your life philosophy and experience.
edit: because I take other precautions, I go bare.

FWIW I'm currently using this one and am very happy with it.
Moshi IVISOR:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AUVF6I/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
It's easy to apply and hides fingerprints, not sure about soiled ones though...
As with all screen protectors it can change the appearance of screen images, but so can finger oil, dings and cracks.
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qkster said:
umm...I think a screen protector is like a condom.
But when there is a ..."situation"...there will remorse when you don't have it on.
Keeping a screen protector on or off will depend on your life philosophy and experience.
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Are you saying that this will protect against that guy on the Jersey Shore doing something to your phone?

Zen Arcade said:
FWIW I'm currently using this one and am very happy with it.
Moshi IVISOR:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005AUVF6I/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00
It's easy to apply and hides fingerprints, not sure about soiled ones though...
As with all screen protectors it can change the appearance of screen images, but so can finger oil, dings and cracks.
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Are you saying that this will protect against that guy on the Jersey Shore doing something to your phone?
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Man I hated that show lol but I am older
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qkster said:
umm...I think a screen protector is like a condom.
It feels good and looks good without it.
But when there is a ..."situation"...there will remorse when you don't have it on.
Keeping a screen protector on or off will depend on your life philosophy and experience.
edit: because I take other precautions, I go bare.
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Too funny.

TJj33p3rz said:
Man I hated that show lol but I am older
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I'm in high school still and have never liked that show either lol
I still use screen protector...as long as you have a good one on it feels good and looks good....I never get the cheap ones...although right now I'm using some screen protector jscott had includded with the sale of the infuse that is really nice...doesn't get finger prints or smudges...although ot does slightly affect the screen...
Before that I was using a zagg screen protector...it worked great
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“Howie shows Ted the glove trick (1986)”

HTC one x

I wanted to see how many people use screen protectors . If they don't will it scratch easily or has anyone have any scratches because I hate my screen protector and I would to use it with out it but I dont wanna have scratches
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I don't use one, I did on my previous phones. I always hated the way the screen protectors felt compared to the bare glass.
The only scratches I have are from dropping my phone on the street, they are more like little nicks in the screen than
scratches. Now that I already have some, I don't think I'll put a screen protector on. I do have a screen protector that came
with my Otterbox if I feel like putting one on.
I figure that by the time I need a new phone, I'll already have a job and enough money to buy a new phone, so I don't feel like
babying this phone too much.

I've been rockin mine completely naked since release back in may.. hardly any scratches, only noticeable in a well lit area with the screen off at a certain angle. My phone went face first on the cement and slid about 7 inches, and I also dropped mine and I slid across my wood floors and still nothing.
However my buddy has deep scratches that can catch a fingernail. Someone else I know dropped his and the screen cracked from about a foot off the ground..
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InflatedTitan said:
I've been rockin mine completely naked since release back in may.. hardly any scratches, only noticeable in a well lit area with the screen off at a certain angle. My phone went face first on the cement and slid about 7 inches, and I also dropped mine and I slid across my wood floors and still nothing.
However my buddy has deep scratches that can catch a fingernail. Someone else I know dropped his and the screen cracked from about a foot off the ground..
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Lol yeah I think I'm stick with a screen protector
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If you're a girl (which you may be, judging by your picture) you keep your phone in your purse. Purses are dirty and have sand/dirt in them. Sand will scratch your phone.
*this is based on my previous girlfriends. You might be cleaner than them.
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i use the screen protector that came with my otterbox. after awhile you don't notice it's there.
i got a little nick in the screen protector on my last phone. i don't want to know what would have happened without it!
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Yeah I just though the screen couldn't get scratched . But guess I'm keep mine on .
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Only problem with me is I hate to cover up this beautiful screen! It was the main selling point of the phone for me. The way I see it is the screen protector will get scratched too, slaying the gorgeous LCD. It'll preserve the glass, but I'll get a new phone with my upgrade and this one will be passed down to maybe my godchild or someone. Screen protectors are perfect for long term users/others looking for the highest resale value
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InflatedTitan said:
Only problem with me is I hate to cover up this beautiful screen! It was the main selling point of the phone for me. The way I see it is the screen protector will get scratched too, slaying the gorgeous LCD. It'll preserve the glass, but I'll get a new phone with my upgrade and this one will be passed down to maybe my godchild or someone. Screen protectors are perfect for long term users/others looking for the highest resale value
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Yeah I want to keep.in good condition because when a new phone I like comes out I sell this one.and put up the difference . Because I don't got a contact and get upgrades. I wish lol I wouldn't have to pay so much for phones
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htcbrazilian said:
Yeah I want to keep.in good condition because when a new phone I like comes out I sell this one.and put up the difference . Because I don't got a contact and get upgrades. I wish lol I wouldn't have to pay so much for phones
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this is the second reason i use a screen protector (e.g., helps with resale value). i've had one on my phone from day one; not much of risk taker when it comes to the screen.

No screen protector here. Not one scratch either. This screen is too nice to cover up.
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SkizzMcNizz said:
No screen protector here. Not one scratch either. This screen is too nice to cover up.
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Yeah some people I know told me they didn't get scratches some told me they did. I'm on the.fence of taking mine off. Or find a really good screen protector
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htcbrazilian said:
Yeah some people I know told me they didn't get scratches some told me they did. I'm on the.fence of taking mine off. Or find a really good screen protector
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You should be good as long as you don't put it in your pocket with your keys or anything that can scratch it. Also, remember to lightly get most of the dust off before you wipe off finger prints. That way you won't get any small hairline scratches. If you're careful you should be good without one.
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I've always preferred naked.
Having said that I've damaged a few too.
If u want to resell, use a cover for the back and a protector for the screen.
The polycarbonate backing within a few days started to show marking.
The screen has a very feint hairline scratch down the middle, but it hasn't been dropped & I'm very careful with handling it.
I'm yet to find covers or protectors that keep the phone looking good as nude, but if u want it looking good as new u wanna cover it up.
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I looked up closest ghost armor retailer and had them install the clear ghost armor on the screen and the black carbon weave armor on the back.
I originally had them put a white one on the back as my X is white, but went back and they changed it to a black one for me at my request. Looks good in white an black.
Cost of two pieces installed was 20 bucks, 5 bucks if I ever need a half replaced for life of phone.
Jmtc
WR
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I have never used a screen protector. When I bought my One X I was talked into the Zagg protector from an AT&T employee, It wasn't bad but after it started getting hot here in AZ, I pulled it out of my pocket and the screen protector was slidin around. So I took it off. Havn't bothered to replce it and actualy like it better without.

I have always preferred naked phones.
I have never found a screen protector that doesn't make the phone less responsive or make the screen less crisp.
Looking at your phone wrong can cause the One X screen to scratch. (See the thread in the general section, or just Google One X screen scratch)
Others have recommended the Zagg HD screen protector, but I haven't tried one myself.
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I don't have a case but always had a clear screen protection on my devices amd never felt a difference. I'd rather pit one on then having to look at a deep scratch every time I look at the screen, that's thousand times more annoying to me.
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Best screen protector

Whats the best screen protector for this phone?
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borijess said:
Whats the best screen protector for this phone?
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I have Armorsuit...got it on Amazon for $10. Comes with free lifetime replacements. I haven't had it long, but so far it's amazing. Went on super smooth with no airbubbles at all...plus it's specifically cut for the 8x...covers the ENTIRE glass, not just the main screen. The instructions say to leave the phone off for 24 hours before using it, I waited about an hour and it was fine...took about 24 hours to settle and look completely seamless (I can't even tell I have one on).:good:

Semi solid black. And thick I think,.. but I dunno the type..
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