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There are two types for $13.99/ea. Both screen protectors are dry installs.
You can choose between front and back protection or just front protection.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/google/nexus-4.html
If I didn't just order from BSE, I'd be all over these. I'll probably get one eventually though.
I will get a bse. It will be here soon after the phone. I will keep the back on and replace the screen protector with sgp
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Try amazon.com and it seems to be in stock 11/13/12
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A292TDK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Should I go with the Ultra Fine or the Ultra Crystal?
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Nice. I'm waiting for their bumper cases. If they don't come out before Dec, I'd have to buy them in China. Surprisingly, it's not cheap over there, which means I'm paying more.
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Should I go with the Ultra Fine or the Ultra Crystal?
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That's your call. I tried a Ultra Fine on my One X but because it didn't totally cover the screen I didn't like it. It was too visible, you could instantly tell I had a screen protector on it. I haven't tried UC, but I'm wary of it because I hate finger prints. I may just try UF again and hope that it fits better on the N4 than it did on the One X.
ann i will stay with non screen protector for now, i think that gg 2 will do the work for me wint no screen protector
Almost preordered one but unsure now due to the curved glass of Nexus 4. From the other screen protector thread, Spigen offers Galaxy S3 screen protectors for curved glass. Not sure if it makes a difference or if the preorder ones for Nexus 4 fit already.
Sent an email to Spigen..
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Almost preordered one but unsure now due to the curved glass of Nexus 4. From the other screen protector thread, Spigen offers Galaxy S3 screen protectors for curved glass. Not sure if it makes a difference or if the preorder ones for Nexus 4 fit already.
Sent an email to Spigen..
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Just pre-ordered the UC screen protector. Not a fan of the anti-glare stuff. I find it makes the screen not as nice afterwards and crystal keeps it awesome.
Someone email them about the back!
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
Should I go with the Ultra Fine or the Ultra Crystal?
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I personally like the Ultra Fine over the Ultra Crystal. Fairs much better under direct sunlight imo
Grrrrrr.....I wish they would have included a back glass protector as well.....
As previously mentioned, we need back protection too. It would be awesome if they release their GLAS-series protectors for the Nexus 4, they're made out of glass
If it follows suit like the SGP for the One X or S3, you need to get a wet application or Curved Cystal to cover the entire screen due to the curved/rounded edges. If you look at the "Screen Protector Type" on the SGP page it does show it as covering just the viewable screen not edge-to-edge and it's noted as "screen protector type".
I use the Ultra Oleophobic on my One X's and it covers just the viewable screen area, so you don't notice it really with the screen on but do when it's off. Since it's not edge-to-edge then you run the risk of scratches outside the screen protector area.
Read the description for the "Curved Crystal" for the S3 and it notes that it is "full display coverage": http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...creen-protector-steinheil-curved-crystal.html . I use the CC on my S3 and it is excellent and really is about as close as edge-to-edge coverage as you could ask for. Almost invisible and feels almost as good as a naked screen.
I prefer the "Crystal" versions as they feel more like glass and are remarkably clear.
Not a fan of this expensive and easily scratched protectors.
Bought an ultra oleophobic one for my Sony Xperia S. Scratched in one week.
According to sgp, the ultra oleophobic one is actually hard to scratch.
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I bought some $6 screen protectors off eBay for $7.00... I'll just wait to see some reviews on which protector I should actually invest in.
FatalityBoyZahy said:
I bought some $6 screen protectors off eBay for $7.00... I'll just wait to see some reviews on which protector I should actually invest in.
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I'm more inclined to get a pouch. Without LCD protector.
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richteralan said:
I'm more inclined to get a pouch. Without LCD protector.
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You'll still need to watch out for dust! I'm thinking about going pouch + screen protector. This phone is too attractive for a case, and I never drop my devices.
That's what I'm doing, pouch + screen protector. I'm worried not about my keyes scratching the screen, but sand. Sand is the killer for screens like the Nexus 4.
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i emailed spigen about a back protector and a curved screen protector for the nexus 4.
everyone email them about it!!!!
curved crystal + crystal back = WIN!
i'm still debating bumper or just a wet skin for the edges of the phone.
i'm hoping the bumper is VERY minimalistic.
Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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Wolfrey said:
Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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I got an ExtremeGuard front and back and while application for me was hard (I suck at putting these on) it has a great feel. Very smooth and not tacky.
I like the xgear fantom 4. I have one preordered it should ship in a few days. Made of glass so it shouldn't have the plastic feel.
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roy.walker777 said:
I got an ExtremeGuard front and back and while application for me was hard (I suck at putting these on) it has a great feel. Very smooth and not tacky.
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Thanks so much. Does it cover the screen OK? And is it wet or dry application?
mikelee28 said:
I like the xgear fantom 4. I have one preordered it should ship in a few days. Made of glass so it shouldn't have the plastic feel.
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Its made of glass? That's clever. Is it like ridiculously expensive?
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It's 30usd http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Love the BestSkinsEver for the Nexus 4. Wet install but incredibly smooth with almost no orange peel.
Of course the installation is everything. You can have the world's best/worst screen protector depending on how you install it.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin
I bought Skinomi skin...and failed too bad on the front.
For some reason, the BLACK Skinomi towel spread black particles and some of there are now between my screen and the protector
Also...is superfluous me some up and some down. Is taller than N4....
Now i bought 3 extremeguard from eBay...but i think it will be the same ****...(i hope no).
I want the "Basic and Rigid" 100% Clear, cheap cover....that i had on my S3...."Screen Guard" was called.
1 or 2 "mm" smaller than the S3 just to have a little more chance to install it without excess.
Really appreciate the responses everyone. I will try one of those out for sure
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I have xtremeguard in the front and back. The cut outs are good, but the covers are two to three millimeters too short along the width of the phone. The covers are wet application type which means that they have a bit of a rubber feel. The one thing that I don't like about this cover is that they eventually peel along the edges.
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Wolfrey said:
Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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Most glass like are dry application, hard protectors like SGP, Clearview, realook, etc.
Bestskinsever case optimized screen protector with back protector also. IMHO
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thephantom said:
It's 30usd http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Wow, this one should feel great ..
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It depends on what you are looking for. Screen protectors (good ones) will take the impact of an object and keep it from damaging the glass. I have been a fan of xo skins for a while because they self heal and are one of the few that resist sand. If you go with a glass type or acrylic, they do feel smoother, but you will begin to see scratches and scuffs that don't go away. The wet install ones also fill in existing scratches. The xo ones have the closest to glass feel, but are still the aircraft skin type without orange peel. Just depends on what features are most important to you.
floppyears said:
I have xtremeguard in the front and back. The cut outs are good, but the covers are two to three millimeters too short along the width of the phone. The covers are wet application type which means that they have a bit of a rubber feel. The one thing that I don't like about this cover is that they eventually peel along the edges.
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agreed, I bought the xtrmeguard as well and the size was spot-on, but the screen cover feels too rubber-ish (almost broke my fingers couple times trying to slide ), so I decided to change to regular screen protector; besides, I'm already used to leave my phone away from any sharp objects.
Best screen protector? Any of the SGP protectors of course :victory:
XxSilent22xX said:
Best screen protector? Any of the SGP protectors of course :victory:
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What's the difference and which ones better, the ultra crystal dual or just ultra crystal? I want the smoothest and closest feel to the one that comes with the phone..
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What's the difference and which ones better, the ultra crystal dual or just ultra crystal? I want the smoothest and closest feel to the one that comes with the phone..
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The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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Perfect, thank you. I hate protectors because of that rubbery feel but if I would of known this.. Would of had the first day. :/ now I got 2 tiny hairline scratches that I have no idea where it came from. And Im always careful with these. Had my GS2 without one for 2yrs and nothing happen to its screen now this phone since Nov 20th and got these scratches that you can't really see unless you look carefully after wiping the screen :/ but thank you for your input. Will be buying one of these..
Anyone try this kind.. Says its HD wonder how the feel is..
Halo Screen Protector Film High Definition (HD) Clear (Invisible) for LG Google Nexus 4 E960 - Premium Japanese Screen Protectors
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AOK2PT0/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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formicae said:
The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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Does the spg kind come with a lifetime warranty against scratches?
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I used SGP on my Galaxy S2. It works pretty nice, feels great. My only complaints were it attracts fingerprints like crazy, and a year later my screen protector has some minor scratches on it (not really visible when the screen is on). It happens since the hardness is only 4H and stuff like sand is a lot tougher than that. But I'm just glad its only the screen protector and my actual screen.
I had the Rearth Ringbo Screen protector on my Nexus 7. They fit really nice and look great. Feels fine, though the only OCD issue I have with it is when the screen is off, the screen protector displays almost like an orange peel effect (probably anti-UV coating or something). It does a better job of reducing fingerprints but its no where as bad as the SGP ones.
If I had to pick to get one for my Nexus 4... I'm leaning towards SGP again.
I'm using a Zagg on my Gs4 and its so so.could you ladies and gentleman recommended a good durable long lasting screen protector. Thanks...
Greg2013 said:
I'm using a Zagg on my Gs4 and its so so.could you ladies and gentleman recommended a good durable long lasting screen protector. Thanks...
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I have a S3 and I would recommend the bodyguardz pure screen protector. It's glass instead of whatever material the traditional screen protectors are made from. It has a really good feel and it's only 0.4mm thick
Only thing I can recommend is make sure your case will work with it, if you have one, and take your time applying it. They have install videos on their website and that helped. Mine appears quite durable and feels just like the screen, which is nice.
sgp?
using note 2 with sgp ultra optics screen protector and it's awesome..oil and stains can now be rubed off with my bare fingers..love it
I'm using @FOLIx. Screen protector...Very good... I'm using one from 4 months!
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Have you tried the Sir Lancelot's Armor Holy Grail?
Since the case thread was doing well, I thought I would start one about screen protectors.
Right now, I am using the iCarez tempered glass screen protector. I really like this thing. I was using just a cheap generic I picked up at the mall, but this is so much nicer.
this: http://www.spigen.com/brands/lg/g3/lg-g3-screen-protector-steinheil.html
came free with my $10 spigen ultra fit case, works great
Long time no see mrhaley30705 lol I love I carez. Very very good quality
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I have the bodygaurdz one from att. It does effect the screen sensitivity
Yeah I'm running the iCarez as well and it's perfect with no problems here.
Currently using the "Tech Armor LG G3 Premium Ballistic Glass Screen Protector" I found on amazon for around 10 bucks. Extremely easy installation and quite the sweet protector. It doesn't affect the sensitivity and you don't even realize it is there.
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I-blason glass user here and loving it. No screen quality issues or touch issues either. Loving it
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mrhaley30705 said:
Since the case thread was doing well, I thought I would start one about screen protectors.
Right now, I am using the iCarez tempered glass screen protector. I really like this thing. I was using just a cheap generic I picked up at the mall, but this is so much nicer.
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I have never used a screen protector on any phone with no problems. Just keep it clean with a soft cloth. this phone has an amazing screen. My kids use glass protectors on their phones and my wife has crap (dirt) all over her screen as a protector. I don't know how she uses it like that.
Spigen Glas.tR Nano Slim
Skinomi
Always been a Skinomi fan so using the Skinomi TechSkin™ LG G3 Screen Protector. First time in as many phones that I didn't get hair stuck underneath! Score, haha:victory:
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Spigen Glas.tR Nano Slim
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This one... Me too as well. No complaints at all
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tyshemi said:
Long time no see mrhaley30705 lol I love I carez. Very very good quality
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Did you get the thinner tempered glass screen protector that is .22mm or is it the normal .33mm?
Normal works with all my cases and goodies
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I think I got the .3mm glass. It fits my Otterbox great, once I punched out the built in one
Hate the built in one lol
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What's cool is the tempered glass in the otterbox looks line it was made that way.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L619698/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pe_385040_30332200_TE_item
iCarez 0.2 mm tempered glass. Super easy to put on and the surface actually feels better than the naked screen.
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I'm using the .3mm iCarez and I'm very impressed. I've never used a glass protector before but I love this one.
I recently received the Bepak Nano anti-blast and I love it so far. Great responsiveness and looks clean. Covers the front camera, exposes sensors and speakers.
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Zagg. Won't use anything else.
This thread seems more appropriate as the tempered glass thread discussing various plastic screen protectors is taking away from the focus of the thread itself. Cheers. [emoji106]
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has anyone switched from the zagg glass to the zagg hdx? Does it have the same clarity and smooth feeling?
It seems like there are mixed reviews on the texture of it. Some say it's rubbery and others say it's glasslike. Either way if the oleophobic coating is decent, it should be a nice alternative to glass. I have one on order. Gonna try it before I put the iloome on my wife's phone. I'll put up some pics and thoughts when it gets here.
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I put one on yesterday. It fits very well and almost disappears once on the device. It doesn't feel as smooth as the glass. It is a liitle more grippy, but nothing like the old rubber ones. On a scale of 1 (rubber) to 10 (glass), I would rate it a seven. Very nice and entirely acceptable to me.
jd14771 said:
Agreed, im using the Spidgen protector nd its pretty good. I have to say that the Spen's low-spectrum sensitivity is almost useless now, but overall the Spen experience is good (so long as you have greased the screen with your finger oils). I found at first, beforegetting my oils o nthe screen, the Spen would drag. Did you have the same effect on your zagg?
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the spen should be smooth at all times with naked screen or screen protector. if it isnt it is junk
My zagg hdx screen protector. Couldn't be happier.
eksoccer99 said:
My zagg hdx screen protector. Couldn't be happier.
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That looks good. So it doesn't have the orange peel like the Zagg HD wet apply?
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Is the HDX just a thicker piece of PET film?
I posted this in another board but thought I would share here also:
I wanted to update if anyone bought the Zagg tempered glass. I did some research online(including here) about the halo effect and called Zagg today. Talked to the customer service rep and she was aware of the issue and told me that they did correct it but had issues so not sending them out yet. She said they are sending a HDX out temporarily until they can send out the corrected tempered glass. So they are not charging me for the HDX (which I will get in 5-7 days) and she said to wait as long as I can and then call back and they will send me a corrected tempered glass when they are ready. Wanted to let people know to call them.
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Is the HDX just a thicker piece of PET film?
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Check out page 170 of the tempered glass thread, a forum member posted a picture that shows the composition of the Zagg HDX. It is not a PET film protector in any manner.
I've been using these ismooth ones, cheap, and they are actually pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...78671&sr=1-1&keywords=note+4+screen+protector
Is the HDX like "Bubble City" when installing it?
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"bubble city" has less to do with specific screen protectors, and more to do with improper installation.
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Can't speak yet as to the HDX, but the iloome had lots of bubbles like the PET ones but they were easily removed with the squeegee and microfiber cloth. One nice thing about the glasses. No bubbles and one touch install.
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frag2 said:
Is the HDX just a thicker piece of PET film?
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enfurno said:
I've been using these ismooth ones, cheap, and they are actually pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...78671&sr=1-1&keywords=note+4+screen+protector
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Same one I've been using. There is probably something better out there, but they fit well and the feel/clarity is decent.
Yeah for the price I cannot really complain about them.
jd14771 said:
Nah, i don't care what screen protector you get, short of using tempered glass, you wont get the same sensitivity with the s pen.
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i had a zagg glass before the HDX i now have... the HDX actually feels better than the glass did .. the zagg glass had more drag to it .. and im drawing pictures using pencil shading etc...
Josborne6 said:
That looks good. So it doesn't have the orange peel like the Zagg HD wet apply?
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Nope. Because it's not a wet apply. Clear all day, everyday 4life.
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Is the HDX like "Bubble City" when installing it?
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Not at all. just had to work out some of the edges; for me.
jd14771 said:
Nah, i don't care what screen protector you get, short of using tempered glass, you wont get the same sensitivity with the s pen.
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whats the best glass protector then? lol
jd14771 said:
Couldn't tell you i haven't purchased one personally, just tried them out on a note 3.
My point is the naked screen allows the spen to register some really light touch's, but so far i haven't been impressed using the screen protector.
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i gotcha. only concern without a screen protector is the coating coming off or wear on the screen