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First off, my intention for getting a screen protector was to never actually protect the screen, but to reduce finger prints as I have quite oily fingers.
First I tried the Ultimate Screen Protector from Seido.
PRO: Looks like there's no protector on the screen, amazing clarity.
CON: Did NOT help with the finger prints at all. No help in how easily they got ON the screen, or how difficult they are to clean once on.
Then I sent my phone into HTC for repair and they screwed up the screen protector, so I had to take it off.
Now I have on DCMugen's Matte screen protector.
PRO: No fingerprints! For someone with oily fingers this was great.
CON: HUGE reduction in screen quality/clarity. Makes the screen very grainy and small text harder to read.
So now I'm torn, because it seems the clear screen protector doesn't help with fingerprints at all, so I'm constantly wiping it off, but the matte screen protector completely ruins this beautiful screen. I wish there was an intermediate, something which did not reduce fingerprints perhaps as much as the matte screen protector, but closer in clarity to the ultra clear.
thanks for that - i have teh dcmugen clear on my phone right now and its just as bad as the screen without a protector. I have the matte sitting here ready to apply but after reading your post I think i'll hold off - i have enough trouble reading the screen outdoors as it is.
Well, I think the matte one will help with the outdoor visibility very slightly. I mean, overall visibility of the screen. It may be more visible, but the quality of the screen will be much lower.
When you say "its just as bad as the screen without a protector" do you mean in terms of finger prints?
yea finger prints.
the dcmugen matte protecter is amazing outdoors, with that protector and the automatic brightness setting i never have a problem seeing outside, with the clears it was always a pain in the ass, i just put my last dcmugen on the phone, time to order more. Ill never buy my screen protectors from anywhere else
damn I guess I better try out that matte protector after all
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damn I guess I better try out that matte protector after all
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Did you try it out? What do you think?
zagg screen protector seems to be the best of both.. no fingerprints and clarity retained.
I have never tried those two brands i have always used Best Skins ever and Gadget Shieldz and they work great. Zagg always costs too much and leaves a orange peel effect on all my devices.
OP, Just use the first screen protector from Seido no sense in ruining that beautiful amoled screen with the other brand just to keep finger prints off and just learn to deal with the finger prints it is a touch screen phone.
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Did you try it out? What do you think?
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Not yet- too busy playing with froyo. will update again if i do
zagg sucks - the feel of the plastic is too sticky for good swiping imo
Any pics of the matte on the phone?
the difference in clarity honestly isnt that great of a difference, the fingerprints and grease that collects on the regular screen protectors affects the clarity more to be honest. Now that its finally always sunny out ive been using a regular clear protector cause i ran out of dcmugens, and i cant see **** on my screen from the glare, i cant wait till the other dcmugens i ordered get here. only down fall is it takes about two weeks to get them in the us since they ship from hong kong
wondering if I could get some good recomendations on the best matte finish screen protectors. I understand the slight diminish of the screen quality.
I have installed zaggs before so installation isnt a problem.
thanks
joho5 said:
wondering if I could get some good recomendations on the best matte finish screen protectors. I understand the slight diminish of the screen quality.
I have installed zaggs before so installation isnt a problem.
thanks
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The moshi ivisor that they sell (or at least used to sell) in ATT stores is a great option in my opinion.
it's matte finish and super easy to install. also, it's completely reusable, so you can take it off, wash it, and reapply. I have one and i only use it when i feel i need a screen protector. when i don't, I just take it off and store it on a sheet of wax paper. the adhesive is kind of a gel that never loses its holding power. it's a neat design, as there is no adhesive under the actual screen part, just the border around it; so there is a tiny air gap between the protector in the screen. even with that though, it's still perfectly responsive.
only problem is that it's a bit spendy, but seeing as you can reuse it as many times as you like, i feel it is totally worth the price.
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The moshi ivisor that they sell (or at least used to sell) in ATT stores is a great option in my opinion.
it's matte finish and super easy to install. also, it's completely reusable, so you can take it off, wash it, and reapply. I have one and i only use it when i feel i need a screen protector. when i don't, I just take it off and store it on a sheet of wax paper. the adhesive is kind of a gel that never loses its holding power. it's a neat design, as there is no adhesive under the actual screen part, just the border around it; so there is a tiny air gap between the protector in the screen. even with that though, it's still perfectly responsive.
only problem is that it's a bit spendy, but seeing as you can reuse it as many times as you like, i feel it is totally worth the price.
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+1..............
Do these matte screen protectors not make the screen look greasy as hell? I got a matte screen protector once because I like the look, but it made the screen look terrible and wasn't worth it.
+1 screen looks crappy to me also in my opinion
I have the moshi too. As far as protectors go, its the best. But I decided my screen didn't need a cover and have been happy ever since
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Got some off ebay the other day from a store called ZYDistro. Been really happy, and they're really cheap so I got 12 total, so if any get scratched up or anything, I just get to replace it! Shipped very quickly and is located in the US. (Specific Item)
Hi guys,
I am buying a sgn 10.1. But i was wondering if a screenprotector will decrease the accuracy and effectiveness of the spen.
Anyone some experience on this part ?
Cause i cant stand scratches on screens so was thinking of adding a protector but dont want the funcionality to decrease!
thx!
I don't think that it would, maybe at worst some loss in pressure sensitivity occurs (so you have less than 1024 levels), due to the 1mm or however thick the screen protector is.
l don't think you will lose any sensitivity because the pen uses magnetic inductance to operate which is why the pen does not need batteries.
l have a screen protector on my phone which is the small version of this tablet and there was no difference when the screen protector was applied. I am waiting for Samsung torelease their official screen protector in the UK for my 10.1 Note.
Don't buy Zagg or any like it
Just be sure not to buy a Zagg.
Bought one the same day as the Note at BestBuy.
Screen protector is so sticky you won't be able to use the pen at all.
I won't slide on the screen, and it won't register correctly.
It has nothing to do with the "cure" time, left the protector in for 2 days, same results.
Zagg is flexible and rubber like, will render the pen useless.
Buy a "static" type of screen protector, they are almost not flexible at all.
It's working perfectly now that I have it.
Under the "accessories" part of the forum you should be able to find several on Amazon.
Avoid ZAGG!!!
Wakez said:
Hi guys,
I am buying a sgn 10.1. But i was wondering if a screenprotector will decrease the accuracy and effectiveness of the spen.
Anyone some experience on this part ?
Cause i cant stand scratches on screens so was thinking of adding a protector but dont want the funcionality to decrease!
thx!
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i have an 8 year old writeshield AG protector on mine and it works totally fine. just that the AG makes the screen look fuzzier is all...
fishgimp said:
i have an 8 year old writeshield AG protector on mine and it works totally fine. just that the AG makes the screen look fuzzier is all...
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8 years old?
californiarailroader said:
8 years old?
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haha yeah, I pulled it off my tablet pc and cut it to size. it fits and works perfectly! i have one scratch on that thing after hard abuse and that was from dropping a knife on it
i regularly leave my keys sitting on top of the protected screen actually.
the back plate of the note 10.1 is terribly soft though, I have lots of micro scratches on it and I've been taking pretty good care of it.
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haha yeah, I pulled it off my tablet pc and cut it to size. it fits and works perfectly! i have one scratch on that thing after hard abuse and that was from dropping a knife on it
i regularly leave my keys sitting on top of the protected screen actually.
the back plate of the note 10.1 is terribly soft though, I have lots of micro scratches on it and I've been taking pretty good care of it.
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Lol Now that is one tough mudder
I have the anti-glare screenprotector.
It vworks fine with the Spen, accept that the pen actually scratches the protector.... I think I need somthing stronger.
I tried to see if WhiteShield has one, but only for the Tab. I sent them a request message for the Note.....we'll see.
What is anyone else using, and does your Spen scratch the protector?
Thanks
fmf.post said:
Just be sure not to buy a Zagg.
Bought one the same day as the Note at BestBuy.
Screen protector is so sticky you won't be able to use the pen at all.
I won't slide on the screen, and it won't register correctly.
It has nothing to do with the "cure" time, left the protector in for 2 days, same results.
Zagg is flexible and rubber like, will render the pen useless.
Buy a "static" type of screen protector, they are almost not flexible at all.
It's working perfectly now that I have it.
Under the "accessories" part of the forum you should be able to find several on Amazon.
Avoid ZAGG!!!
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Try using the CLEAR spen nib you found in your Note 10.1 box on the screen protector. It should slide easier.
I only use screen protectors for wacom from strongengineering.com. Unless they have changed their formula the screen protectors always have a nice paper feel. I simply love it. You can feel and hear the resistance of the nib when the cover is brand new. After a time and a lot of cross hatching and drawing it smooths out a bit. This is my very personal preference. I can't stand smooth glass-like screen protectors for drawing.
My position on screen protectors is this:
With the quality and hardness of the plastic coatings on most decent Android devices in the last 3 years, a screen protector can only be a net *downgrade* in terms of scratch-resistance and screen quality.
Scratches (and often fingerprints) will show up more on a screen protector than on the bare screen because a screen protector is usually less hard than the screen itself. This will particularly be the case with a pen stylus (ie one with a fine tip, as opposed to a capacitive stylus) which won't scratch the bare screen (because it's hardened) but will over time create wear marks in a screen protector in "high traffic" parts of the screen.
Granted, having the screen protector means that once the scratches all over it get too much, you can just pull it off (and replace it). And that is indeed the point of a screen protector. But I'd rather not have dullness from scratch marks all over my screen protector to begin with. It's a bit like the people who have plastic covers on their couches so they don't get stained. It ruins the whole point of having a nice couch surface. Reminds me of the quote "life is not a dress rehearsal". You may as well benefit from your scratch-resistant hardened plastic screen now rather than cover it, saving it for a day in the future that never comes.
All that said, some screen protectors are better than others and there are probably decent ones around. And there's nothing wrong with having a protective cover on the *back* or edges of your device, since this isn't a crucial operative part of the device.
There's no possible way a screen protector can negatively affect the way the pen works, as it's based on an electromagnetic field. So maybe if it were a metallic screen protector it would be an issue. The "grippiness" of a screen protector could be a problem though. Some are grippy and some not. Grippy ones like Zagg will render the pen practically unusable.
Just bought this bad boy thinking my screen was to be protected for good.. Sorely mistaken, even though my screen may be protected and I applied it perfectly (even if I do say so myself). It didn't stick down around the edges, not one speck of dust under the screen, alignment is spot on, just unfortunate that it didn't stick..
£5.99 on Amazon..
I'll keep it on in the hope that it'll ease down but I have seen this before and its basically a dud.. Will get another one just to see if it was a bad batch.
With pretty much none of them working, I didn't think people were still trying glass screen protectors. To answer your question, I doubt it's a bad batch. Almost all glass screen protectors are doing this.
I've never bought a glass screen protector for my phone and seeing as im experienced at fitting them I thought I'd give it a whirl. Anyway thank you for your supportive comment.
To anyone else, apparently this is what's known as the halo effect. Shame the seller's didn't mention this, if it's unavoidable then itd be worth mentioning.
Bottom line here is the screen is protected, with the screen on the edges aren't visible so no big deal.
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Bottom line here is the screen is protected, with the screen on the edges aren't visible so no big deal.
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already a thread about Glass protectors and another that one member combine a huge list of them.
save your money....
I didn't check, didn't think I'd have to.. Its a screen protector,, you live and you learn.
Hello.
I'm going to review the screen protector and the case I recently received.
I'd like to say that I'm very happy with it, It's very high quality and is sold for a very affordable price.
Lets start with the screen protector, It's from the company named Mocolo, which is a brand in China, it makes high quality screen protectors that even after falling for many times, stay intact, at least from my experience.
Once you open the package, it looks like this:
In the left side you can find tools to help you apply your new screen protector.
On the right side you'll find your screen protector together with stickers to help you, once again apply your screen protector with no bubbles.
Its fairly easy to apply the screen protector and there's almost a guarantee you'll have no bubbles, It's that easy.
Once you have the screen protector on your screen, you won't feel any change, it feels great and scratch resistant, mine still looks brand new.
Final Verdict - 5/5
Link to purchase, notice you'll be buying 2pcs, keep one for spare because this is the official shop, don't buy somewhere else.
http://tinyurl.com/p9lm7jz
Case review:
The case is made of 2 parts, one is TPU and the other one is Plastic.
It increases the size of the phone and makes the phone 25-30% bulkier and a little heavier, But you get much better protection, feels like "Otterbox" for less then 5$.
The case is actually for Mi4i meaning the IR Is blocked, which is no issue for me but might be for you, If you are planning to use it.
No issues with connections otherwise, everything else looks and works perfectly.
The buttons are a little bit hard to press, you get used to it but its worth mentioning.
You can see in the pictures how the case looks all around:
A key feature this case has is a stand in the back of it, its made of plastic.
Once you use the stand, you can secure it so it doesn't move , its done very easily and feels steady.
You get 2 different views angle, one around 75 degrees and the other one I estimate is 165 degrees.
Both look great as you can see in the picture, I think its an important feature to have.
Attaching pictures of the viewing angles:
Final Verdict - 4/5
Link:
http://tinyurl.com/pbuhqdv
Great shop, fast shipment, wide selection of colors and fair price. Recommended!
Thanks for looking, you are welcome to ask questions.
How's the oleophobic coating on this screen protector? Do fingerprints and smudge disappear with ease or can you see the fingerprint/smudge marks very noticeably?
I have a Nillkin Amazing H+ on my Mi4c, but it's not oleophobic at all and the resistance when sliding your finger is unbelievable. I think I got a fake one.
Can you use edge tap in that case?
Hmmm
I don't have the case anymore, I don't think you can use tap edge with it.
Regarding the screen protector it looks great and usually keeps fingerprints away.
I have this case and i'd say that this is not comfortable, especially when you put it in the pocket because of back cover.
I don't know. I like it, I recommend it.
I just got a glass screen protector for my phone, not the same brand as yours.
But the problem I have is that the touch sensitivity has changed with it on. Harder to wake the phone and doesn't register light touches when I use the keyboard etc.
Anyone on here had that kind of problem?
Just get the mocolo one, the cheaper once have this issue but the mocolo doesn't.
BartAfterDark said:
I just got a glass screen protector for my phone, not the same brand as yours.
But the problem I have is that the touch sensitivity has changed with it on. Harder to wake the phone and doesn't register light touches when I use the keyboard etc.
Anyone on here had that kind of problem?
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I have similar problem, touch sensitivity has gone down with some no name Chinese screen protector.. So I will deff order something better
predragiPredrag said:
I have similar problem, touch sensitivity has gone down with some no name Chinese screen protector.. So I will deff order something better
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I got a new protector that works a lot better. No bad touch or anything.
This is the one I got:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xiao...569219932.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.105.I60xb7