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I just ordered my Note today and well, my screen protector hasn't arrived as yet. I'm slight concerned about scratching the screen, im a perfectionist kind of guy. Btu the screen guard it comes with has the experience with the tab feeling quite icky. should i take the risk of removing it right now?
Avantiel said:
I just ordered my Note today and well, my screen protector hasn't arrived as yet. I'm slight concerned about scratching the screen, im a perfectionist kind of guy. Btu the screen guard it comes with has the experience with the tab feeling quite icky. should i take the risk of removing it right now?
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I have been using mine without a screen protector since I've had it, I did purchase one recently and took it off after about 1hr as I did not like the way it felt. Maybe I bought a bad one but I was not able to write as smoothly as I could using the s-pen and the protector on.
I have looked at the screen for signs of scratching and am happy to say that there are no scratches, a simple wipe with a micro fibre cloth does the trick to move any finger print marks or pen marks.
I've had the Note since launch day, I think that was the 16th August and have been using the pen extensively.
do finger prints accumulate very easily on the screen?
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do finger prints accumulate very easily on the screen?
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Yep, unfortunately the notes screen is definitely a finger print magnet, I try to use the pen whenever it's practical to do so.
Yes you need one,. Mine is scratched after 2 days of in door use,
Personally, I like the matte screen protector that I am using. I can see the screen well even in bright conditions and it doesn't absorb fingerprint. So far it hasn't given me any trouble when I use the S Pen and of course the protection is the added bonus. I got mine as a packaged deal on amazon, leather case, charger, car charger, usb cable, screen protector and headphones, all for about 18 bucks.
salmonsushi said:
Yes you need one,. Mine is scratched after 2 days of in door use,
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wow...what did you do to it
And i have a fold cover case for it which would be closed unless it is in use
nope you don't need one
If you take care of it. My opinion is you don't need one. I never use them for the screen.:fingers-crossed:
I agree, I never use a protector on any of my devices and I don't have any scratches
I use a screen protector on mine for peace of mind. I changed the top of the s pen to the plastic tipped one instead of the rubber tipped one and it works like a dream.
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I am using a screen protector and everything went well..
I'm quite careless so I used it to prevent
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I would love to use a matte protector just to cut down on screen funk from body oils on finger tips (we humans are slimy beasts), but I can never get used to the image degradation the matting effect causes.
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I never used one for all the tablets I've owned which is five now, but I do put them on my phones.
Although I have a travel sleeve that I use while transporting.
I don't find they get scratched as long as your not being an amateur.
I almost NEVER use a screen protector. If I did it would be ONLY to cut down on glare .. I have had many tablets in the past. Windows tablets and used the handwriting recognition A LOT !!! I might be wrong but I always felt that as long as my pen tip was smooth I would be ok and it wouldn't scratch the glass. I still have one of my Lenovo Tablets and there are no scratches. There are no scratches on my Samsung Slate 7 either and I use that a lot .. When I got my Dell Streak I bought the Skinomi skin. It covered the Streak and the screen .. It worked GREAT but I don't know how any skin would be when you are using a pen .. I haven't bought the Note 10.1 yet .. Probably will today. I am more sure that I will NOT put a screen protector on the Note than if I will be buying the Note ...
mitchellvii said:
I would love to use a matte protector just to cut down on screen funk from body oils on finger tips (we humans are slimy beasts), but I can never get used to the image degradation the matting effect causes.
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Yes we (humans) are slimy beasts.
After buying the GNote and experimenting with it for a few days I couldn't dare anymore to touch the screen with my fingers. I just used the S Pen.
But this is not much convenient for navigating, zooming etc.
So I bought a matte film protector.
Everything's changed now!
I don't feel so slimy anymore and I can touch the screen with my fingers again with no refrains and guilt feelings.
It was well worth it for the very slight image degradation it produce.
English_Gentleman said:
I use a screen protector on mine for peace of mind. I changed the top of the s pen to the plastic tipped one instead of the rubber tipped one and it works like a dream.
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Exactly the same here!
Has anyone found just back screen protectors sold by themselves?
I'm wanting an anti-glare front protector and just a clear back protector for scratches.
Best I can find is This but i'm not sure if it will just cover the glass at the back, or if it continues up the sides
Best skins ever. That's what I'm gonna buy either tmrw or the day after. Do u know if T-Mobile stores carry official bumper I have a 30% off coupon from them
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otariq said:
Best skins ever. That's what I'm gonna buy either tmrw or the day after. Do u know if T-Mobile stores carry official bumper I have a 30% off coupon from them
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No too sure sorry mate, I'm in New Zealand, had to buy my nexus 4 off ebay... hope it actually arrives!!!
Hope u didn't have to overpay too much heard they were expensive on eBay enjoy ur new phone when it comes! I cant wait lol
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Hope u didn't have to overpay too much heard they were expensive on eBay enjoy ur new phone when it comes! I cant wait lol
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Overpaid a bit $480USD, but that's the price you pay when no NZ parallel importer will bring them in and you want one asap
I want a matte, dry, "screen" protector for the glass back... I don't really need a screen protector for the front.
Well I have a one-x SGP screen protector that I haven't used. I'm going to mark the camera and speaker points with a marker and then cut them with a Stanley knife, then use this for the back. It should be a good fit.
tsekh501 said:
I want a matte, dry, "screen" protector for the glass back... I don't really need a screen protector for the front.
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I think I may get the BSE body protector, and stick with a dry apply for the front. That orange peel effect would drive me ape **** on the display. I don't know that I need one on the front, and I don't intend to find out, playin it safe.
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I think I may get the BSE body protector, and stick with a dry apply for the front. That orange peel effect would drive me ape **** on the display. I don't know that I need one on the front, and I don't intend to find out, playin it safe.
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Recent reviews of BSE say that there is next to no orange peel effect. Check out reviews for the iPhone 5 BSE. Reviews for that are only like 2 or 3 months old and the Nexus 4 skin should be similar.
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Recent reviews of BSE say that there is next to no orange peel effect. Check out reviews for the iPhone 5 BSE. Reviews for that are only like 2 or 3 months old and the Nexus 4 skin should be similar.
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I know, but I'd much rather just have a dry apply for the screen anyway, I like the feel, to me it's nearly the same as not even having one. Granted I haven't used a BSE or read anything specific on it. But my experience in the past with wet apply skins, and from what I've read about them is general, is that aside from the "orange peel" they are also "stickier" which I think would be great for the sides and the back. And seriously, even the slightest bit of orange peel I would be able to handle it, same with the no glare screen protectors. I can handle scratches, but that kind or distortion just grates me.
realook will be offering non-wet application protection for the derrier of the nex4.
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realook will be offering non-wet application protection for the derrier of the nex4.
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realook is really high quality in the clearness,
but will it have a dry applied one covering the entire front screen too?
I emailed them week before and they said they are still working with our manufacturer and no details at all.....
sorry for the noobish question, but whats the difference between dry application and wet application? a user said this was wet application, but i believe it is dry. someone clarify my confusion http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-LG-Nexus...774003?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item337dbb8773
p.s. its not a back protector. sorry for going off-topic
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sorry for the noobish question, but whats the difference between dry application and wet application? a user said this was wet application, but i believe it is dry. someone clarify my confusion http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-LG-Nexus...774003?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item337dbb8773
p.s. its not a back protector. sorry for going off-topic
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This is a dry one
Thread hijack: any chance we can change the back plate out entirely to something, I dunno, not made of glass!!
Mnemoch said:
Thread hijack: any chance we can change the back plate out entirely to something, I dunno, not made of glass!!
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I doubt it because the back also has some parts on it to make the phone work
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I doubt it because the back also has some parts on it to make the phone work
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Exactly
Has anyone found a dry screen protector for the back glass yet? I've been looking all over with no avail. Please let me know if you find something. Thanks.
What I REALLY want is a back film like protector that is rubberized or vinyl so the damn thing doesnt slide off EVERYTHING you put it on. Im worried that these screen protectors have been coated like gorilla glass to be extra slippery for touchscreens.
I put it on a remote control (comcast) last night, it has an extremely slight angle on it and rubber buttons. IT SLID OFF. It took like 40 minutes but its like it crawled off the remote like a slug and fell. How in the hell. This thing is insanely slippery, worse than teflon, I just want a film to give it some grip.
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Has anyone found just back screen protectors sold by themselves?
I'm wanting an anti-glare front protector and just a clear back protector for scratches.
Best I can find is This but i'm not sure if it will just cover the glass at the back, or if it continues up the sides
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I've ordered one of these from Amazon. I'll let you know how it is when it arrives. Delivery estimate is currently 27th - 29th Nov.
Does anyone have the Spigen dual side screen protector with the play store Nexus 4 Bumper?
If you do- How does it fit and would you recommend it because I'm looking at possibly getting this combo.
I could save $15 and get a poetic bumper for $5 instead of the $20 play store one. The only thing is I prefer the look of the play store one.
I can also get the play store one for much cheaper later on.
I was also thinking of getting the Poetic Atmosphere because it looks so nice on the iPhone 5 an the Spigen (just front) screen protector.
But maybe I'll just get them both and decide for myself.
I have the spigen dual ordered. Should be here next week. I have the bumper already but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it or not. I'm not liking how it makes the phone feel. The bumper is not as slim as I thought.
I have this exact combo - simply perfect.
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illmaticone said:
I have this exact combo - simply perfect.
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illmaticone said:
I have this exact combo - simply perfect.
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I have the combo as well and I wouldn't necessarily call it perfect, though I like the combo. I think the front protector doesn't cover enough of the sides, so there is a gap between the bumper and the protector... You can feel it when swiping from the edges (ex: when switching between tabs in Chrome).
I think a better case / protector combo is the Spigen with Diztronic... The case covers enough of the sides so there is barely a gap on the sides.
Anyways, since I prefer the bumper, I'll wait for the Phantom tempered glass protector and hope that the fit will be nicer.
I'll try to post a few pics tomorrow.
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I have the same combo and like others have mentioned I don't like that the front protector does not go edge to edge on the screen, but it was expected. I don't like wet application ones so I'll just suck it up.
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I would love to know if there are any other Dry Application Screen Protectors that cover the N4 Screen Completely?
naruses said:
I would love to know if there are any other Dry Application Screen Protectors that cover the N4 Screen Completely?
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Spigen released some dry application ones for the Galaxy S3 that covered the whole screen (which has curved edges) so we just have to wait!
Spigen has made curved glass protectors before (for the gs3) but the reviews for that particular protector are terrible.
The hardness is half that of the current N4 one they have.
Can somebody please post a picture of the combo.
And has anybody dropped their phone? Any stories about the combo?
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Can somebody please post a picture of the combo.
And has anybody dropped their phone? Any stories about the combo?
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Here you go (also showing my first attempt at snapseed haha). The protector just barely reaches to where the screen begins to curve down on the sides. The back is near perfect luckily. Let me know if you need to see any additional pictures.
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FYI, the ZAGG ones work flawlessly with the official bumper.
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Spigen released some dry application ones for the Galaxy S3 that covered the whole screen (which has curved edges) so we just have to wait!
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While the novelty of the Spigen Curved Crystal protectors is nice, they are incredibly easy to scratch it seems. I have a coworker that got the Curved Crystal protectors for her GS3, and she was disappointed at how easily they got visible hairline scratches. The first one she was rough with, but the 2nd one she took care to keep covered with the official GS3 book-like case that has a front flap, and it somehow still managed to get scratched.
I really think that if you want to cover the whole glass on the Nexus 4, you pretty much have to go with a wet apply. I'm almost a mandatory dry apply person, but I must say, it really makes it look as if you cheaped out on the screen protector to anybody else that looks at your phone. The bumper only accentuates this visual problem. Personally I'm cursing LG and Google for even doing this to the screen, it seems utterly gimmicky, pointless, and makes it absolute hell to get a good smooth dry apply screen protector on the phone. I find myself actually avoiding using the sloped edge because I run right into the edge of my dry screen protector. I usually start my swipes right at the edge of the screen protector.
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I really think that if you want to cover the whole glass on the Nexus 4, you pretty much have to go with a wet apply. I'm almost a mandatory dry apply person, but I must say, it really makes it look as if you cheaped out on the screen protector to anybody else that looks at your phone.
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What is the difference between dry and wet application in terms of the screen's curve.
Correct me if I'm wrong but what I take you're saying is that wet application screen protectors will cover the entire (curved)N4 screen as dry ones won't (or if they do they won't be too good)
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What is the difference between dry and wet application in terms of the screen's curve.
Correct me if I'm wrong but what I take you're saying is that wet application screen protectors will cover the entire (curved)N4 screen as dry ones won't (or if they do they won't be too good)
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I don't actually have a wet apply protector myself, but I ordered a Best Skin's Ever full body set that should be delivered sometime next week, along with a Spigen Dual set. From reading up on them though, it seems like all of the wet apply ones do actually cover the entire glass, which would make sense as they're totally floppy and flexible during the installation phase. The tough part, even with those, seems to be getting them to cure and stick permanently to the curved glass.
I think I'll give the BSE a try and see how it goes before the Spigen, based on some people's comments that the BSE seems smoother than other brands of wet applies. I typically really hate the rubbery drag that the wet applies have.
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Here you go (also showing my first attempt at snapseed haha). The protector just barely reaches to where the screen begins to curve down on the sides. The back is near perfect luckily. Let me know if you need to see any additional pictures.
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Is it just me or does the bumper look green in those pictures?
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Is it just me or does the bumper look green in those pictures?
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I think I put a little too much contrast in it... I wish I could tell you that I have a special edition bumper or something, but I don't.
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Spigen told me they are not going to release any dry application screen protector that covers the whole screen:/
Source: http://www.facebook.com/unitedsgp/posts/493703470650218
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I don't actually have a wet apply protector myself, but I ordered a Best Skin's Ever full body set that should be delivered sometime next week, along with a Spigen Dual set. From reading up on them though, it seems like all of the wet apply ones do actually cover the entire glass, which would make sense as they're totally floppy and flexible during the installation phase. The tough part, even with those, seems to be getting them to cure and stick permanently to the curved glass.
I think I'll give the BSE a try and see how it goes before the Spigen, based on some people's comments that the BSE seems smoother than other brands of wet applies. I typically really hate the rubbery drag that the wet applies have.
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I think I may post a tread for wet vs dry application screen protectors in terms of curved screen as I'm interested in finding out if the wet screen protectors actually do fit the whole screen.
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Spigen told me they are not going to release any dry application screen protector that covers the whole screen:/
Source: http://www.facebook.com/unitedsgp/posts/493703470650218
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That post is 2 weeks old. I'm sure that will change.
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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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?
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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.
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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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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:
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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
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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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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.
Hi there guys. Those who are curious like me to know about the screen of note 3 has gorilla glass 3 protection or not, here is the answer.
I emailed samsung customer service and they replied me back and told me it got gorilla glass 3 protection..
Does this mean I can finally get rid of the annoying screen protector and use the phone as it's mean to be used?
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No. Gorilla Glass 3 is the same as Gorilla Glass 2 except it's thinner. It's only scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Sand can easily scratch glass. You may not think your around any if you're not near a beach, but sand is every where. All it takes is a few grains to end up if you're pocket or a table you set your phone on to scratch it's pretty face. If you like living on the edge go for it, but I'll continue to use a screen protector.
Maybe someday we'll come up with inexpensive and tough Sapphire screens. That's when you won't have to worry about scratches. Since the only thing harder than sapphire are diamonds.
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I've never used a screen protector, on any smartphone, and have never had a scratch on the screens regardless.
What bloody idiot puts his phone face down on a table? Does that not defeat the whole point of having a screen?
On the older models with speaker on the back it made a bit of sense, (not really, because the table served as an enhancer) but not on this phone.
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I live in the UAE, sand is a constant danger.
I also am heavily into off-roading. you'd be amazed where sand can get.
I have sand in my pockets, ears, nose, mouth etc, this stuff gets everywhere!
Put a screen protector, it's a no brainer for me.
It is really a no-big deal to put the screen protector on your phone.it's not expensive,and it doesn't hurt. right?
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I learnt the hard way, I used the Note 1 with no protection for 12 months and sold it with no scratches on the screen. Then on my Note 2 I used a Samsung flip cover, at some point the velvet coating picked up some grit and whilst it was in my pocket scratched the hell out of the screen! Now my Note 3 has a tempered glass screen protector on, and will always have one on!
Mine came pre-scratched
But you can't see it at all when the screen is on. And when off it's barely visible, and you have to hold it just so to see it.
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Guys. And girls.
Check your Samsung user manual. Does it tell you not to use a screen protector? Yeah. It really does.
So: go without a screen protector if you want to, and if the screen does get scratched, bring the phone and the user manual to the store while you still have valid warranty. You should be able to get a new phone or a screen exchange.
It says it right in the manual. So if it does get scratched, use your rights as a consumer. You used your phone according to what is outlined in the manual and now it has a defect, so you get a repaired phone or a replacement. You know... That's what the warranty bit is all about.
padlad said:
I learnt the hard way, I used the Note 1 with no protection for 12 months and sold it with no scratches on the screen. Then on my Note 2 I used a Samsung flip cover, at some point the velvet coating picked up some grit and whilst it was in my pocket scratched the hell out of the screen! Now my Note 3 has a tempered glass screen protector on, and will always have one on!
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Even the cheapest tempered is 12 bucks and provides amazing protection. Totally worth it.
I use the Spigen Glass tR on my GN3 , GS4 and GS3
Cant leave the screen unprotected. Must have a screen protector on. Save you from the regret.
Maverick777 said:
No. Gorilla Glass 3 is the same as Gorilla Glass 2 except it's thinner. It's only scratch resistant, not scratch proof. Sand can easily scratch glass. You may not think your around any if you're not near a beach, but sand is every where. All it takes is a few grains to end up if you're pocket or a table you set your phone on to scratch it's pretty face. If you like living on the edge go for it, but I'll continue to use a screen protector.
Maybe someday we'll come up with inexpensive and tough Sapphire screens. That's when you won't have to worry about scratches. Since the only thing harder than sapphire are diamonds.
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I don't know why in this day and age, this common sense fact still has to be repeated in EVERY forum.
Questions on whether the screen is scratch proof keeps popping up in every forum, especially in the [Device]\[Accessories] Forum.
No Gorilla has ever liked, or likes sand up it's Arse !! NONE!
I have not used a screen protector in years. It just diminishes the nice touch screen feeling.
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acheney1990 said:
I have not used a screen protector in years. It just diminishes the nice touch screen feeling.
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If someone where to carefully inspect your phone under a light, they will be able to see micro scratches scattered across the screen.
acheney1990 said:
I have not used a screen protector in years. It just diminishes the nice touch screen feeling.
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That is why we have the hardened glass protectors... It isn't that plastic feel that seems to cause more friction when using the s-pen...
shaun0207 said:
I use the Spigen Glass tR on my GN3 , GS4 and GS3
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+1
And it looks and feels amazing to use. Well worth the money.
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sangreal said:
+1
And it looks and feels amazing to use. Well worth the money.
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Now you're making me interested. Does the protector feel the same as naked screen? I always want the smooth glassy feel of the screen.
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cb_jimmy said:
Now you're making me interested. Does the protector feel the same as naked screen? I always want the smooth glassy feel of the screen.
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It is glass.... A thin layer of hardened glass over the screen.... Feels like it's naked but gives awesome protection. Costs a bit more than the normal screen protector but well worth it...
The one I got - spigen glasT - has a few different coloured home key raisers in it too... Pick of black, clear or pink...
Oh, and the easiest install I've ever done with no bubbles... Line up on screen and then swipe finger down middle.... Lightly press out any air bubbles that are left, if some small bubbles left over, just leave for a day or two and they disappear... Brilliant....
Thanks, I think I might give one a try.
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