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who uses a screen protector and what is the best one?
Ive had this one on my phone since early December and no complaints or problems. Highly recommend it. http://cgi.ebay.com/3x-LCD-Screen-P...Accessories&hash=item27bcad8c90#ht_500wt_1139
I usually go to RadioShack. They have cut to fit ones, but don't use the "Wright Right" ones, as they suck, MAJORLY. They scratch way too easily, and have removable film on only one side. I prefer the kind that has removables on both sides. Basically, I peel off the back, then apply, and there is another film sheet on the top that I can keep on while I use a credit card to pour on the pressure to apply, then remove that upper layer film and have a pristine, beautifully applied screen protector. Oh yeah...
You don't really have to have one.. this screen is unscratchable. I never have used one and there is not a single mark. I personally like to take a pair of scissors to it as hard as I can to show off to friends. But do as you please. Lol
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I need one. I'm a mason I have scratched the crap out of it
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Unscratchable my a$$. I had to take my screen protector off for 3 days and it definitely got scratched.
If you keep it in a pocket, sand (quartz) can scratch it.
i had one for my moment and the problem i had with that was that when i would drag my fingers across the screen it would slide smoothly, it was jumpy that was a zagg screen protector just wondering if there was something better or if they are all created equally
I have an extremeguard.com shield on mine, not terribly happy with it, I've had zagg shields and bse shields and they where pretty similar. So I would probably recommend one of those over the extreme guard.
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Www.bodyguardz.com....its worth it covers the screen and the black bezel around the screen
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Zagg invisible shield. Hands down.
Its like $20 and if you get it at a mall kiosk they'll apply it for you. It also has an unlimited lifetime warranty. So if the protector gets scratched, if it peels up/comes off you can take it back and they will give you another protector and only charge couple dollars to apply the new one.
Can't beat it.
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Has anyone had any experience with Ghost Armor shields on their phone?
I'm lovin' RealLook. It was the 3rd brand out of 3 that I tried, and have been very happy with it. Smooth to the touch, applies well, no funny glares...
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+1 cant even tell I have it on there
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I'm lovin' RealLook. It was the 3rd brand out of 3 that I tried, and have been very happy with it. Smooth to the touch, applies well, no funny glares...
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I've heard reallook has fingerprint issues, but so does our stock screen so it wouldn't both me. I wanted something that almost matches the look and feel as if it weren't there. Still waiting on it, but I believe others will agree. +1 for RealLook
I have used Zagg shield, and Ghost Armor. I love the Ghost one because its way smoother than Zagg.
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I just got a cheap $1 3 pack from amazon, I figured I could use them while I looked around for some better ones. Turned out they were better than I thought. I can't even tell I have a screen protector, and I have 2 spares although a lot of people said that they sucked because they would leave bubbles, but if you've ever applied screen protectors you know that the bubbles are human errors and not the products fault. And for the price why not try them out. But whatever you do DO NOT get that crap wright protect from sprint, those just suck. In case anyone was wondering yes they were cut out, even came with a little card and cloth.
I work in a sprint store, and I ended up ordering the $1.49 anti-glare protectors on ebay.
For one; they are way cheaper than even my employee discount on the Write Right brand 3 pack, and two; they cover the entire front bezel.
They are awesome, go on smooth, and I like that the matte finish makes it smoother to use the screen than the naked gorilla glass. (I'm not worried about scratches as much as the feel of using the screen - big reason I hate the Invisible Shield protectors.)
I still actually like the ones we sell in the store, and I've put on a lot of protectors for customers, and these almost always go on really well with no bubbles, and no need for a squeegee (meaning no need for the top plastic cover.) Some people really like the privacy anti-glare protector that comes in it, but not really a good idea if you want to use it for GPS (unless you have the phone pointed directly at you.)
The write right brand aren't a bad purchase, but to be honest, you could go with the ones in the link above, and get a better product for cheap from a great US seller.
zagg's are probably some of the worst and most overpriced screen protectors. try ghost armor
You can try stealth shieldz there nice cheaper then zagg. Tho zagg is on ebay right now 5 dollars a pop for the kit. also xtream guard is a sweet protector too. All those are worth checkin out.
Sometimes the cheap ass ones work pretty good.
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Zagg invisible shield. Hands down.
Its like $20 and if you get it at a mall kiosk they'll apply it for you. It also has an unlimited lifetime warranty. So if the protector gets scratched, if it peels up/comes off you can take it back and they will give you another protector and only charge couple dollars to apply the new one.
Can't beat it.
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Totally agree, wouldn't own another phone or ipod without the invisable shield.
Best buy has too for 20 but 8>00 to put on for you but they are quick at it and good, definetly worth the extra few dollars to lt them do it.
What is the best Epic 4g case that isn't too bulky like an OtterBox? A slime case.
I have this square silicone case in black and white. Sorry about my face
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I have this square silicone case in black and white. Sorry about my face
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EDIT: it isn't so thin. I think its thinner then the otter box, (I have it) but not many cases are thin for this phone. If you find one let me know XD.
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Best? not even close... but I bought a case similar to this one about two years ago. Its saved my phone several times. The part that clips on the keyboard/battery half does not stay on anymore though. The 4 nubs are worn out and don't hold it. The screen part is what I was most worried about though and it still holds tight.
I was planning to go caseless after having aluminum cases on most of my previous phones until I dropped my epic just right and shattered the screen. I replaced the screen assembly and decided to get a case for it. I have went without a screen protector and have not had a single scratch. Gorilla Glass is something I'll be looking for on future phones for sure.
you guys should get this while its here
use the coupon
thanksxo2012
this is for every product not just the nexus 4
Do they ship to the UK?
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Link?
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Do they ship to the UK?
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yeah im pretty sure
www.xoskins.com
So what does case fit mean. I'm looking between full body protector which I'm guessing is front and back and then there's another one that says case fit which is slightly more expensive
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Ordered a full body for $13, thanks OP.
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So what does case fit mean. I'm looking between full body protector which I'm guessing is front and back and then there's another one that says case fit which is slightly more expensive
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I've read some stories of the XO Skin uplifting when some users put a case on, so I'm guessing the case fit version is to prevent that.
I wanted to try xo but ordered a bse since it was cheap
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I wanted to try xo but ordered a bse since it was cheap
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ordered xtreme guard which is even cheaper...
Your all gonna be mad bros when your cheaper skins have no proximity sensor cutout like the xo has
Yeah and my order just shipped yesterday! Might have to order a spare...
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Your all gonna be mad bros when your cheaper skins have no proximity sensor cutout like the xo has
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I guess I would rather be mad that I purchased 3 Full Body N4 sets for $6.00/shipped the pay more than double that for just one.... Hopefully they work okay but I have never really had too much a problem with the Extreme Guards for what they cost and I usually get a great application every time so I will wait it out until we get some REAL good ones coming in... I have never tried XO but I have heard that they are pretty good so def a thumbs up for the coupon code!! :good:
Hey does the full body include a screen protector with it?
http://xoskins.com/cell-phone-skin-...ucts_id=1151:c348c917896634031d2510b5f0c54f8c
Im not gonna lose sleep about paying 9 dollars for a screen protector, who cares xo is where its at you get what you pay for.
Can someone explain me the differences between the 4 options?
http://xoskins.com/cell-phones/google-skin-protectors-cases-shields-guards-armor-screen
As I get it the last 2 (for N4) are only front or back skin, but what are the first ones?
Thanks
Full body = front + back, not sure about sides.
Case fit = slightly smaller on all 4 sides so that certain cases, like TPU cases, don't peel it.
the videos of people taking these things off worries me a little looks like it places alot of pressure onto the device; id be worried id crack the glass pulling it off :S
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the videos of people taking these things off worries me a little looks like it places alot of pressure onto the device; id be worried id crack the glass pulling it off :S
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It doesn't place pressure it's just stickier so it may seem that way.
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Does full body mean the screen as well?
1. Full Body Protector is the front and back protectors. The front covers the whole front, including the curved edge - has cutout for the FFC and the sensors. The back covers the whole glass part.
2. Full Body Protector - Case Fit is essentially the same as the full body protector except it is cut smaller to fit with a case. Meaning there are space on the sides
3. Screen Protector is just the front protector, there is no protector for the back.
4. Screen Protector - Case Fit, look at #2 description. It is without the back protector also.
There are no side protectors.. the reason they gave me is that the material Google/LG made for the side is not very adhesive, so the protector will not stick.
Thanks homie ..just ordered one for 6 bucks on amazon too man oh well I'm sure these will be better and u can't beat 12 bucks and lifetime warranty
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Hi!
XtremeGuard is offering a 75% off on screen protectors! Just use the coupon code 75off. A protector for the front and back costs 2.5$ including free shipping. Not a bad deal right?
Anyone has used XtremeGuard before? It will be my first time with a wet application screen guard!
Btw they have free international shipping, that's what got me going to purchase it! Woot.
Comments on the xtremeguard protector and whether is peels with cases on, like the ringke, the tpu case, official and poetic bumper!
Update 1: TPU case doesn't make the screen protector peel.
Update 2: If there is a rubbery feel, Use some kind of polish
Update 3: Received the package in India in Just 8 Days.!
Update 4: 75off is soon going to become invalid. The new coupon is 60off
Update 5: New coupon code 83off3. 83% off on purchase of 3+ product.
Three screen protectors will cost 2.55$ after 83% off
Update 6: no more free international shipping.
Update 7: new coupon 80off
Update 8 : new coupon 82off2
Update 9 : New coupon Labor85
Update 10 : Shipping to India costs now 9.9$
Update 11 : New coupon code : spook80
Update 12 : New coupon code : 85off2
Update 13 : New coupon code : 90off2
Update 14 : Shipping now costs 5.55$ to India. Quality has improved 10X
adidas007 said:
Hi!
XtremeGuard is offering a 75% off on screen protectors! Just use the coupon code 75off. A protector for the front and back costs 2.5$ including free shipping. Not a bad deal right?
Anyone has used XtremeGuard before? It will be my first time with a wet application screen guard!
Btw they have free international shipping, that's what got me going to purchase it! Woot.
Comments on the xtremeguard protector and whether is peels with cases on, like the rinkage case by re earth the tpu case, official and poetic bumper!
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i had rather inconvenient experience (not to say it was bad, though) with xtremeguard, however $2.5 for front/back sp is not to be missed. 2 sets ordered in case bse sp that i'm using right now spoilt. thanks for the info!
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i had rather inconvenient experience (not to say it was bad, though) with xtremeguard, however $2.5 for front/back sp is not to be missed. 2 sets ordered in case bse sp that i'm using right now spoilt. thanks for the info!
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Inconvenience as in?
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Inconvenience as in?
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top left and right cuts are prone to peel off. plus the orange peel effect. i know all wet sp have orange peel but bse that im using right now is much better than xg.
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top left and right cuts are prone to peel off. plus the orange peel effect. i know all wet sp have orange peel but bse that im using right now is much better than xg.
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I have always used XG and there is no orange peel effect. I think you may be talking about the rubbery feel to it. The orange peel effect is seen more in matte screen protectors where it just doesn't feel very smooth.
I have an xtremeguard sp, and it had been great this far. The screen protector does have a bit odd orange peel effect, but not anything significantly noticeable. The screen protector is sticky off the bat, but it becomes less sticky after a couple days of use. I used furniture polish to make it a lot smoother. No peeling at the corners, but a tip for installing is to hold down the curved edges until it sticks.
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I have used XG since I got the phone in November. Yes it does have a slight orange peel look when looking at it in an angle, but it's not bad. The first release didn't have the cutouts for the front proximity sensor and camera and that didn't play well with the phone at all, then when I got the cut out version, that sp was cut more precise. And I have used many cases with this sp and none have made the sp peel. Great sp for the price, especially with a coupon code.
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I have used XG since I got the phone in November. Yes it does have a slight orange peel look when looking at it in an angle, but it's not bad. The first release didn't have the cutouts for the front proximity sensor and camera and that didn't play well with the phone at all, then when I got the cut out version, that sp was cut more precise. And I have used many cases with this sp and none have made the sp peel. Great sp for the price, especially with a coupon code.
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Cool.
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The price make these really tempting. But how do they fare against the BSE screen protectors. Curious as I'm using that right now.
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The price make these really tempting. But how do they fare against the BSE screen protectors. Curious as I'm using that right now.
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Worse than BSE in terms of orange peel texture and rubbery touch.
That's why XG is constantly having these huge sales.
I had a BSE on my phone, considering BSE is thinner, the texture of the protector is different than XtremeGuard which is a lot thicker. XtremeGuard has that rubbery feeling similar to Zagg protectors. I personally am dissapointed of this... But as someone has explained to me on G+, these are 3M protector used on cars and crafts in general to protect the paint from being damaged. If you're really adventurous and you don't like the rubbery feel of the product, you can use non abrasive car polish on it and it'll increase the glide to make it very similar to having no protector on it at all. But for the trouble it's worth, I prefer BSE hands down.
The installation did not take much time, scratches on the screen are not visible. But the phone still smells of soap.
Would advise using soaps with better aromas. I used Dettol handwash
Didn't have a good experience at all. The soapy water got the protector dirty and when I applied it, it looked really bad. Then try number 2, I applied it, and then I saw small, fine hairs underneath it. I tried again and again, but eventually gave up.
I hate wet sp applications...
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Just bought a full body skin for £1.70. I'm happy with my BSE but these are definitely worth a try at that price
I have a Ballistic case and it rubs at the top and is peeling the top off a bit not to bad. On both mine and my wife's. It is a little rubbery and not as slick wife don't like it for texting (sliding finger around)
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I hate wet sp applications...
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For me I'm happy with whatever will go on without a speck of annoying dust under the screen lol. Being wet or dry, I don't really care lol. For me the first SP I got was the XG and for the price, you can't beat it, well you can if you buy a case and they give you a free SP but nevermind about that lol....
Another coupon code. 77off2
It gives 77% off
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adidas007 said:
Another coupon code. 77off2
It gives 77% off
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It gives 77% off if ordered two or more. Also there was a 80off3 don't know if that still works
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It gives 77% off if ordered two or more. Also there was a 80off3 don't know if that still works
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I am willing to spend up to $20 dollars for 2
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I know this MSRP's for more than $20, but i have seen them on Ebay got for $20-25. It is a glass screen protector.
I have one and think they are amazing. I have dropped my phone onto it's face in gravel from ear height and this protected my factory glass. In my opinion, id rather break one of these then the factory glass because it is a paint in the butt to replace the factory glass.
Check it out. Google:
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.t NANO SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
i highly recommend it. Xda wouldnt let me post the link to the main site because i am new. But wanted to share at the least!
Mike
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I am willing to spend up to $20 dollars for 2
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iloome flex for s4. About $16 - a little over your budget but worth it.
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I have this one and love it!
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/sentinel
mmullenix said:
I know this MSRP's for more than $20, but i have seen them on Ebay got for $20-25. It is a glass screen protector.
I have one and think they are amazing. I have dropped my phone onto it's face in gravel from ear height and this protected my factory glass. In my opinion, id rather break one of these then the factory glass because it is a paint in the butt to replace the factory glass.
Check it out. Google:
Galaxy S4 Screen Protector GLAS.t NANO SLIM Premium Tempered Glass
i highly recommend it. Xda wouldnt let me post the link to the main site because i am new. But wanted to share at the least!
Mike
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I agree - I have the iLoome and after I put one on mine, my daughter insisted on one. It also went on easier and more bubble-free than any film protector I've ever dealt with.
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I have this one and love it!
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/samsung/sentinel
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How is it? I am thinking of picking up one of these?
How is the install? I always mess up my screen guards..
I got this one on my screen http://www.eforchina.com/v/159029
For the price, I wasn't expecting much but it works flawless Got it on my screen 2 months now and it doesn't distort the screen and looks cool on it
I got this for 99 cents shipped on ebay. Wasn't expecting much but I was surprisingly happy with the fitment and quality.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33094587591...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
maniaxzero said:
I got this for 99 cents shipped on ebay. Wasn't expecting much but I was surprisingly happy with the fitment and quality.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/33094587591...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
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go for a tempered glass on ebay for $10
I got a skinomi from amazon. I think it was like 7 bucks. Lifetime warranty supposedly. I like it, it doesn't have the drag my old zagg's used to have when I move my finger around. It is a wet application, but it works, so I don't really have any complaints.
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I got a skinomi from amazon. I think it was like 7 bucks. Lifetime warranty supposedly. I like it, it doesn't have the drag my old zagg's used to have when I move my finger around. It is a wet application, but it works, so I don't really have any complaints.
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I made a mistake of purchasing skinomi for my late iphone 4s. The supposed lifetime warranty is a load of baloney. Such a hassle to convince them that I needed replacement as the corners started to peel. And after days of dispute, I got my replacement but they wanted me to pay for shipping. $3 shipping on a $10 product. Never again. But your experience may differ.
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I made a mistake of purchasing skinomi for my late iphone 4s. The supposed lifetime warranty is a load of baloney. Such a hassle to convince them that I needed replacement as the corners started to peel. And after days of dispute, I got my replacement but they wanted me to pay for shipping. $3 shipping on a $10 product. Never again. But your experience may differ.
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Good to know about the warranty. That's partially why I said supposedly. I guess I haven't had it long enough to know the long term quality. For a short term cheap screen saver it seems to be pretty good.
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ports394 said:
go for a tempered glass on ebay for $10
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Yeah, went for a tempered glass one too, 5USD on eBay shipping from Hong Kong.
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Yeah, went for a tempered glass one too, 5USD on eBay shipping from Hong Kong.
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Awesome, good luck. My first one did not apply well, it had some weird line-defect in it. Got a new one, and i love it. I've been using it about 5 weeks now, and I don't have any scratches or marks on it. A plastic screen protector would be scratched up in a few days.
I keep my phone in my jacket pocket, or back pants pocket.
I've been really happy with it.
Got a zagg only because its the only one Best Buy offered when i got my phone. Will definitely be getting the spigen tempered glass one next payday. I hate the feeling of screen protectors (especially zagg, feels like an orange peel). Glass is the only way to go. IMO its an expensive phone, no need to be a cheap charlie when it comes to protecting the screen. Just my .02 cents. 30 bucks for a tempered glass one that will fit properly isnt much.
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Awesome, good luck. My first one did not apply well, it had some weird line-defect in it. Got a new one, and i love it. I've been using it about 5 weeks now, and I don't have any scratches or marks on it. A plastic screen protector would be scratched up in a few days.
I keep my phone in my jacket pocket, or back pants pocket.
I've been really happy with it.
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Agreed. I have plastic on my tablet. just flipping and closing the smart cover is enough to cause huge scratches on it.
I love the iSmooth ones, i bought them from amazon
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How is it? I am thinking of picking up one of these?
How is the install? I always mess up my screen guards..
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sorry for the late response. install was a breeze. I did however manage to get some dirt on the adhesive side of the glass right before I was about to place it on and freaked out for a bit after realizing the back side is pretty sticky and you cant simply wipe dirt off of it. Thankfully I had some sticky notes nearby and used the sticky side of the note and padded the adhesive side of the glass and it grabbed all the dirt right off
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How is it? I am thinking of picking up one of these?
How is the install? I always mess up my screen guards..
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I didn't have this one but It went great.
What I did was do it after a hot shower (steamy), cleaned the screen with the included cloth and used the included stick repeatly to remove all dust.
when I see no dust on there, I quickly pealed off the red tab and aligned it before applying pressure and sticking it in place.
you can get a tempered glass S4 screen protector for $7 on ebay.. select US ONLY