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[Q] Not the same screen protector question

New SGSIII and I want the SMOOTHEST screen protector I can find ... and NOT necessarily the clearest. Which means I do not like the Zagg or those that feel like glass. I bought a Zagg Invisible Shield from Best Buy and returned it within the hour. I don't want glass ... its too "grippy" for me.
I had an iFrogz on my iPhone 4 but they were bought out by Zagg and now they aren't available for the SIII. it was a Matt finish, real slick and slippery. I loved it.
Please don't tell me to go to eBay and buy the cheapies. I'm willing to spend the $$$ to get what I want. And I HAVE read all the threads on this but nobody really addressed my needs except for one poster who said to look for a Matt finish ... I like that, but wanted some feedback on a specific brand.
Thanks for letting me clarify and I hope I didn't come across as a ranter.

Skinomi Techskin.
You're welcome.

Although I can't attest to these ones for the S3 personally, I used the similar matte ones from monoprice before for my HTC Incredible and they were great.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10833&cs_id=1083306&p_id=9718&seq=1&format=2
They're cheap enough that it can't really hurt to try them out. I still have the glossy version on my old Inc and it's held up surprisingly well over time.
I would recommend monoprice for a lot of other accessories, like HDMI cables, as well.
Good luck!

I have a Wrapsol on my iPhone 5. It's matte and buttery smooth. Not sure if they make one for GS3.
I have the Zagg HD on my GS3 and it's much smoother than the regular Zagg.
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I would go with spigen. Their protectors are wonderful.
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Thank you all for the replies (and your patience with me)
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unique77 said:
I would go with spigen. Their protectors are wonderful.
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I agree

jmorton10 said:
I agree
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I second both these guys. While at first they feel a bit grippy give it a day or so and they are nice and smooth.

JBO1018 said:
I second both these guys. While at first they feel a bit grippy give it a day or so and they are nice and smooth.
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Precisely
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I am using a spiegn screen protector and love it. There's also another company called DBA screen protectors. There's a thread about them in the s3 accessories section. I have read nothing but great reviews about there screen protectors and also there cases. They are about to release there full screen protectors this week. I am thinking about picking one up from them.
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I use the spigen glas, premium tempered glass screen protector on my s3, and i love it. It actually saved me about 300.00 dollars. I dropped my phone on the ground from about 4 feet, getting out of my car. Screen cracked in the lower right hand corner, it looked really bad around the blue on bottom were the back button is. I grabbed one of spigen glas, screen protectors off amazon,, and with that, I and a dark wallpaper I can't even tell it's cracked.
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Screen protector

Does someone knows some good screen pdotectors?
Can u send some links?
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detexr said:
Does someone knows some good screen pdotectors?
Can u send some links?
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Just search on ebay, I got 3 for 2 $... It's said on forum that our screen has a good scratch protection, but hey, you can't be too careful

I actually got 3 tiny scratches already, and I have to say yes to the screen protector.

If you go to extremeguard you can buy a full body protector for the device just use coupon code 70off to make it 70% off i ordered 1 yesterday and got it for $3

Last week I got SGP Spigen Ultra Clear Nano and it's absolutely great... It's worth of every penny...
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This is what I use.

Using screen protector for a while. First thought i dont need that but after few scratches changed my mind No gorilla glass on s3 mini

Benzonat0r said:
I actually got 3 tiny scratches already, and I have to say yes to the screen protector.
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I have also couple of scratches and medium sized one.
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Really strange.
I was in Zambia recently for two weeks, and I took an extended battery and a screen protector.
Extrended battery was brilliant! The screen protector got lots of scuffs on it, even when it was in a pouch, took it off when I got home and the screen was perfect...so not sure if it did help or just that the screen protector was easily scratched! I never use a screen protector and haven't put one back on since being home...and all is perfect.
No harm in being safe I guess!

You can search on Amazon .

serophia said:
If you go to extremeguard you can buy a full body protector for the device just use coupon code 70off to make it 70% off i ordered 1 yesterday and got it for $3
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@serophia the copoun is not valid as the website stated
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Alibaba branded screen protectors are also good.

Miss my atrix with gorilla glass
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how about this one? FoneM8
too cheap?

I tested two types of low-cost touch screen protesters but the touch is not the same like without.

fafluhte said:
I tested two types of low-cost touch screen protesters but the touch is not the same like without.
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of course not. you have to sacrifice sensitivity for scratch protection.

type in ebay : 330910247247
TOP QUALITY CLEAR LCD SCREEN PROTECTOR FOR SAMSUNG GALAXY buy 2 get 5. very good lay lol
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Hi guys. This thread is a little old now, but I thought I'd ask again on the thread instead of posting a new one.
I am currently using the Spigen Nano Clear on my s3 mini but I've found them to be easily scratched. Unfortunately, I've already run through all 3 pieces included in the pack within 6 mths.
Anyway, I'm looking to buy another screen protector now and am wondering which brand offers the best screen protectors for our model. I've seen a few glass screen protectors but none are from the bigger companies (feels dodgy). Any recommendations for screen protectors (glass or not doesn't really matter)..? Cost is not a factor if the product is exceptionally made.
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Thanks, I was looking for this.

Help
who knows if flip covers are working on cm11?

Slim Armor case by Spigen

Just ordered one of these cases in dodger blue. Anyone else thinking about one of these. They look nice.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
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i ordered mine 5 days ago, when they were giving away a free screen protector with any other galaxy s4 purchase
i bought the black one... im still wondering if there is any thickness or weight statistics for this case. i really want to know how "slim" this armor is lol

fade2green514 said:
i ordered mine 5 days ago, when they were giving away a free screen protector with any other galaxy s4 purchase
i bought the black one... im still wondering if there is any thickness or weight statistics for this case. i really want to know how "slim" this armor is lol
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I also got the free screen protector I believe that special expired yesterday 4/22. Not sure how slim it is but It looks like it could take a beating that's for sure.
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Whilst Spigen are not now promoting a free screen protector, if you look at the included items with the case, it now states "Front Cover Screen Protector 1PC", so I guess the free screen protector is still included! You have to love marketing departments.....

crazybones said:
Whilst Spigen are not now promoting a free screen protector, if you look at the included items with the case, it now states "Front Cover Screen Protector 1PC", so I guess the free screen protector is still included! You have to love marketing departments.....
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Before you would have 2 screen protectors in the end. The included one and the extra one (I hope).
You could order screen protectors even and choose a free screen protector too.

tietherope said:
Before you would have 2 screen protectors in the end. The included one and the extra one (I hope).
You could order screen protectors even and choose a free screen protector too.
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Up to the 22nd April, the website did not specify that a screen protector was included other than the promotional tick box. The site has now changed with a screen protector listed as included.

crazybones said:
Up to the 22nd April, the website did not specify that a screen protector was included other than the promotional tick box. The site has now changed with a screen protector listed as included.
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I ordered the Neo Hybrid yesterday and it definitely said "Front Cover Screen Protector - 1 PC" as it does now.
I also see they now have 50% off a screen protector when you buy a case.
In addition it seems the price on the Neo Hybrid was raised by $1.

tietherope said:
I ordered the Neo Hybrid yesterday and it definitely said "Front Cover Screen Protector - 1 PC" as it does now.
I also see they now have 50% off a screen protector when you buy a case.
In addition it seems the price on the Neo Hybrid was raised by $1.
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That 50% discount has only recently been added!
Also, a cached copy from Google is attached showing no screen protector listed other than the free one. Hope you do receive the two

crazybones said:
Up to the 22nd April, the website did not specify that a screen protector was included other than the promotional tick box. The site has now changed with a screen protector listed as included.
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It's the same on the Neo Hybrid. I ordered before the 22nd, so I better get two screen protectors or I'm going to be pissed.
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Got one in black. 18 shipped on ebay
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Jooosty said:
Got one in black. 18 shipped on ebay
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Just make sure its not fake. A lot of them on ebay are fake.

I hope not.
One reassuring piece of info that may be relative is that they wont ship until may 1st. Possibly waiting for inventory?
I will have the phone before the case comes
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Cant wait for mine to come. Looks great buy I must say the otterbox commuter looks pretty good too. I also got the glas.tr so it will be my first glass screen protector.

Otter box did an awesome job on the GS4 cases thats for sure. Design wise atleast

Same problem here. Get the s4 sat and slim armor may 10. Talked to my Sprint retail store guy and he said to come see him friday before all hell breaks lose on sat and he'll make sure I get an sview case. Retail expects to sell out of the first shipment quickly. Sview cases and phones.
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primo523 said:
Same problem here. Get the s4 sat and slim armor may 10. Talked to my Sprint retail store guy and he said to come see him friday before all hell breaks lose on sat and he'll make sure I get an sview case. Retail expects to sell out of the first shipment quickly. Sview cases and phones.
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There are some cheap TPUs on eBay that you can order for the meantime. I boughten one for $4 earlier today and it's supposed to arrive on Saturday which is perfect.
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just got a response earlier about a question i asked a few days ago... WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS!
this is what they had to say!
"Thank you for contacting Spigen.com Customer Service Department.
Hi, my name is Hanna from Spigen.com.
Thank you for your recent order with us!
The slim armor will add on about 2mm on each side for the length and about 1.5mm on each side for the width. The case itself will add about 3-4 ounces of weight to your phone.
These are all approximations since we do not have the actual case available as of yet. "
so 3mm added to the thickness approximately, and 85-113 grams on top of the gs4's 7.9mm thickness and 130 grams.
not bad, for a slim case with the best protection! hope i like it, who knows lol

i think the best looking case yet is the iSkin EXO
beats otterbox thats for sure
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Cant wait for mine to come. Looks great buy I must say the otterbox commuter looks pretty good too. I also got the glas.tr so it will be my first glass screen protector.
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i ordered mine to get the extra additional screen protector. spigen also sent me out an LCD cleaning kit for free. on top of that, the fake ones are probably jacked up in price just because those are just coming out too. the phone isnt even released yet.
also if you go to spigens ebay store,
http://stores.ebay.com/SPIGEN-SGP/S...5621014&_sid=1118303154&_trksid=p4634.c0.m322
you'd see that the prices arent different.
also note that spigen has a 90-day manufacturer warranty and a 30 day return policy. under these policies, cases purchased on spigens website are the ONLY spigen cases covered.
"Only items purchased from Spigen.com will be eligible for this warranty." quoted from their website http://www.spigen.com/faq/ #6

Galaxy S4 Mercury color screen protector 92% off

If any of you are familiar with Mercury screen protectors, they are having a sale for the S4 right now. They come in different colors
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BUD4FJ8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1367258376&sr=8-30&pi=SL75
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wttisme said:
*Unlike HD resolution clear screen protectors, display clarity may be appear to be altered.
Might stick with Xtremeguard for a cheap screen protector.
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Lol. Thats because its anti glare, any anti glare screen protectors would do that. And I do have Xtremeguard but I prefer mercury over it any day.
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wttisme said:
Lol I didn't really read it that much. Most cheaper screen protectors will have some sort of orange-peel tint or matte like this. I guess if they didn't charge $3 for shipping it might be worth a shot because the reviews aren't bad on it. I said Xtremeguard because they're like $1 right now shipped.
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Theyre really not bad, I had to use one for my S3 because I hated the blue color of it. But yeah, I bought from xtremeguard too, got them for $3, two full body. The reason why I bought mercury right now as well is because in yhe.next few weeks I know theyre going to higher up the price to around $10. I would say its a good deal now.
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That yellow looks good. I would scoop one up if I didn't hate matte protectors.

I just ordered the Black/Matte... I'm currently using a regular matte screen protector (no color/border), so this should help the front better match the black/leather replacement battery back I'm using (as well as the black carbon fiber batter cover I have on the way).

I need a screen protector asap, is zagg from BB okay?

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.

bobbydsiu said:
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

kinubic said:
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

mk89pwnz said:
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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