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I like to review accessories on XDA. After reading the rave reviews concerning Clarivue screen protectors I decided to contact them for a review unit. Alex from Clarivue was nice enough to send me one of their 4 way privacy screen protectors for the Nexus 4.
I have always been a fan of matte screen protectors. I have a Tech Armor Matte screen protector on my Nexus 7 and love it. I would rather sacrifice a little screen quality in order to avoid the hassles of screen glare and fingerprints. What I have learned over the years is that there is a big difference in price, quality and screen degradation between manufactures of matte screen protectors. With a price of $19.99 at www.clarivue.com the Clarivue LG GOOGLE NEXUS 4 4 WAY PRIVACY SCREEN PROTECTOR is far from the cheapest on the market. While many companies have yet to make accessories for the Nexus 4, history shows most of the competition will price around the $6.95-$11.95 range. So my question is what makes this screen protector worth the extra cost and should I buy a privacy protector over a standard anti-glare?
At first look this privacy screen protector resembles a regular matte finish. (Please see the picture below of my clarivue screen protector alongside my nexus 7 Tech Armor matte protector.) You can see it has multiple closed layers and it has a little bit of a rippled look when viewed with the screen off. My finger still moves smoothly over the surface. The finish has an anti-fingerprint layer helping to prevent smudges when you touch the screen. In a stark contrast to the $4.95 screen protectors, the Clarivue privacy protector comes with a clear protector for the rear of the device. In my opinion, this is a fantastic idea and I am surprised more manufactures have not adopted this. The combination of a privacy screen for the front and a clear screen for the back is only logical and still allows you to showcase the design on the rear of the Nexus 4. Packaging for the screen protectors was top notch. In addition to the attractive packaging from Clarivue, it was also placed in a bubble wrap package to insure it was not damaged in transit. Shipping time took 5 days via USPS.
The fit and finish of this protector set is amongst the best on the market. The film is actually the thickest I have ever experienced with a screen protector. Due to the curved edge of the Nexus 4’s screen, Clarivue was not able to build the screen protector from edge to edge. As a privacy screen protector it did lead to an interesting design flaw. When viewing the screen protector from the side, light actually slips around the sides of the screen protector. The anti-glare, anti-fingerprint layer works very well. Viewing angles were interesting. Please review the screen shot below. When viewed from a 45 degree angle the screen is still clearly visible and I was able to read the information clearly (First picture after up close screen shots). I have also posted images of an 80 degree angles. Please note that the screen information can still be seen. This was the same when viewed from the top and bottom as well. Another note is that with a privacy screen protector installed the notification light is very hard to view. Keep this in mind if you use this on a daily basis.
The screen degradation on the Nexus 4 with the Clarivue Privacy protector installed is substantial. I will be the first to admit that this is my first experience with a privacy screen protector. From my research I knew the protector would decrease clarity. I was not aware of the black lines that create a grid network across the screen. It does not lead to a pixilated look that can sometimes be present in matte screen protectors. It almost resembles looking at an extremely clear screen through a chain link fence. In comparison to a matte screen protector, the Clarivue privacy screen protector does cause a larger decrease in screen clarity and light passage. I have also noted a decrease in initial touch sensitivity with the screen protector installed. Initial touch will register at .50+ and scrolls will register as low as .34. I have noticed multiple missed presses after installing the protector. Despite the decrease in sensitivity I am actually impressed at how little it changed the normal responsiveness based on the thickness of the material.
Clarivue sells the Privacy Protector with a stated scratch resistant coating. In order to test this was wanted to see how the protector stood up against a set of keys. I performed the standard key to screen scratch test. I am shocked to say that the Clarivue screen protector performed FANTASTIC! Using light to moderate pressure I was only able to get one micro scratch what is not viewable with the screen on. Great job Clarivue! I would definitely trust this screen protector in a pocket or purse with keys and other objects. This is important when you think about the cost knowing that the screen protector will last for the foreseeable future.
In final, my impressions of the Clarivue Privacy Screen Protector are that it has top of the line quality and great packaging. The screen protector does not completely black out the screen when viewed from an angle, and it does cause a noticeable decrease in screen quality. Would I recommend this privacy screen protector for $19.99? No I would not. I am however considering getting their version of the matte screen protector. The ultra-clear back they sent me is beautiful, however it is a fingerprint magnet. I think that for $14.99 for two anti-glare protectors the quality is worth the cost. Clarivue was nice enough to provide us with a 10% discount code for reading this review. At checkout please use: ten2013. It is valid until 30 June 2013.
If you would like to purchase one of Clarivue’s Nexus 4 screen protectors you can do so at their website: http://www.clarivue.com. Additionally Clarivue has asked that if you like their products please “like” them on Facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clarivue-Screen-Protectors/99840540072.
I hope this review has helped a few of you picking your screen protectors. This might help save a few bucks if you were wondering the benefit of a privacy screen protector vs matte. Please hit the thanks button if this helped. See the pics below and let me know if you have questions.
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good review!
Do the other models, ie. the matte protector also only cover as much as this one and leaves the edges uncovered?
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good review!
Do the other models, ie. the matte protector also only cover as much as this one and leaves the edges uncovered?
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If they're all the same shape/cutout it should be something like this:
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good review!
Do the other models, ie. the matte protector also only cover as much as this one and leaves the edges uncovered?
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I think all the screen protectors have the same cut. The good part is that it does have the cut out for the proximity sensor. To be honest I don't think you will find a screen protector with a closer cut unless you go with a wet install.
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Has anyone else tried this protector of the as anti glare from Clarivue. I would love to see pics of the matte while installed.
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Has anyone else tried this protector of the as anti glare from Clarivue. I would love to see pics of the matte while installed.
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i ordered mine on Tuesday, when it arrives I will post pics here.
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i ordered mine on Tuesday, when it arrives I will post pics here.
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Thanks that would be great!
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still waiting for mine to be delivered, hopefully by Monday.
Ordered a pair for N4, N10 and GS3, i noticed severe scratches on the protector itself, swirls marks around cutouts too,more on the GS3 one, this is unacceptable...I didnt open the N10 yet hope thats at least good. Gonna email them now see if they can replace it.
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Ordered a pair for N4, N10 and GS3, i noticed severe scratches on the protector itself, swirls marks around cutouts too,more on the GS3 one, this is unacceptable...I didnt open the N10 yet hope thats at least good. Gonna email them now see if they can replace it.
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Do you have any pics of the scratches on your protector? If you have any negative comments about the customer support please post it so everyone knows. They charge top price so you should expect a top of the line product.
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Has anyone else tried these protectors and had any issues?
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Has anyone else tried these protectors and had any issues?
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For me the screen protector is nice and all. I got the anti glare one and the matte feels smooth. The screen protector didn't come with a proximity sensor cut out... Which I think is necessary so I emailed them about it. I don't like how the screen protector bubbles at the sides of the phone right before the curve part like mentioned by the op.
OP thanks for the review. I am a sucker for the anti glare protectors. Question for you though, I know I want the anti glare for the front but still want to be able to show off the back. How did the anti glare effect the look of the back of the phone. I emailed Alex to see if they could throw together a anti glare front and clear back for me but he suggested ordering two different sets.... don't think so at these prices! Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
I ordered a set of 3 cheap anti-glare screen protectors from eBay, came in today and yes, the sides aren't probably going to be covered by any dry install screen protectors and anti-glare is great at fingerprints and glare but suck for degrading the screen quality.
Now, I don't know if I should take off the xtremeguards that I currently have and install the antiglare now.
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OP thanks for the review. I am a sucker for the anti glare protectors. Question for you though, I know I want the anti glare for the front but still want to be able to show off the back. How did the anti glare effect the look of the back of the phone. I emailed Alex to see if they could throw together a anti glare front and clear back for me but he suggested ordering two different sets.... don't think so at these prices! Your input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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From my understanding if you order the matte front it does come with a matte back in the set. I received the privacy protector which is paired with a clear back. So the one I have installed is clear and I can not comment on a matte protector on the back. I would say that I agree with you about the cost being to excessive to buy 2 separate protectors (matte front, clear back). The clear back looks nice however I still get a air bubble every once in a while in the center of the back. It is not from dust and I can easily squeeze it out. This is the first time I have experienced this before.
Alex asked me to send him feedback from the customers so they cold recommend improvements. I think they Clarivue should seriously consider making an option for a matte/clear set. I mean seriously, who wants a matte back with such a beautiful design?
Sorry I could not be more help. If I stumble across a pic of a matte back I will pm the link to you.
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Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I'm sure there's a picture floating around somewhere out there but nothing like first hand experience ya know. Once again thanks for taking the time to do a review for everyone.
As for matte front/clear back....like I said alex didn't seem to think it was a reasonable request, blatantly telling me to order 2 separate sets. I had a word or two for him but I try not to let the small things in life bother me too much.
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Awesome. Thanks for the reply. I'm sure there's a picture floating around somewhere out there but nothing like first hand experience ya know. Once again thanks for taking the time to do a review for everyone.
As for matte front/clear back....like I said alex didn't seem to think it was a reasonable request, blatantly telling me to order 2 separate sets. I had a word or two for him but I try not to let the small things in life bother me too much.
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I completely agree about not sweating the small stuff. I would just hope that knowing he sent me a FREE screen protector set to review he would listen to the feedback. Actually he specifically said that's the reason he sent me one.
I will let him know. If nothing else hopefully both of us barking helps.
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Well just to follow up, Clarivue is going to send me a new package that has the proximity sensor cut out at zero cost. Pretty good customer service I'd say.
Hiya Guys,
I finally have my Nexus 4 (yay). I bought a set of dual SGP screen protectors for my phone to keep it protected, but I'm a little unhappy with the front protector. The back fits nicely to the edges as its flat, but because of the slight bezel on the front the protector doesn't fill the whole of the glass which makes it instantly noticeable.
Can anyone recommend any other protectors? Maybe post a photo or 2 if you have them so we can see what they look like when fitted? I'll grab a photo of the SGP ones when I get chance.
Hey man I think u are asking in the wrong section. You need to ask this in the accessories section.
Get Best skins ever BTW its a wet application protector...
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Oh damn I didn't even see that forum! Can someone move or delete this please
Nexus 4 screen have curved edges, so the screen protector has to be cut smaller to prevent bubbling. ( dry application )
I personally don't have a problem with it, though. I prefer dry application over wet application.
The Note 8.0 doesn't come with anything like a Gorilla Glass. So I guess, a ScreenGuard would be pretty important, especially for Guys who carry the 8.0 everywhere. So post your experiences, recommendations here for everyone to see.
P.S. The Note 8.0 is yet to be launched in my country(India), but eBay is already full with 2-3 dozen listings for Scratch guards ranging anywhere between 5-20 USD!!
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The Note 8.0 doesn't come with anything like a Gorilla Glass. So I guess, a ScreenGuard would be pretty important, especially for Guys who carry the 8.0 everywhere. So post your experiences, recommendations here for everyone to see.
P.S. The Note 8.0 is yet to be launched in my country(India), but eBay is already full with 2-3 dozen listings for Scratch guards ranging anywhere between 5-20 USD!!
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While Samsung doesnt explicitly advertise it, there is certainly some sort of treated glass on the Note 8. The glass is comparable to the glass on the Note 2 both in thicknesses and hardness. I tested on one of the bank's test units and it can certainly take abuse, even so far as resisting scratches from coarse granite.
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While Samsung doesnt explicitly advertise it, there is certainly some sort of treated glass on the Note 8. The glass is comparable to the glass on the Note 2 both in thicknesses and hardness. I tested on one of the bank's test units and it can certainly take abuse, even so far as resisting scratches from coarse granite.
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Thats good to know. Though I wonder why Samsung would choose to do so?
Even if doesn't want to pay royalties to Corning for the Gorilla Glass, at least it could write "scratch resistant glass" in its specs.
Would certainly improve our impression of the build quality of the Note8.
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While Samsung doesnt explicitly advertise it, there is certainly some sort of treated glass on the Note 8. The glass is comparable to the glass on the Note 2 both in thicknesses and hardness. I tested on one of the bank's test units and it can certainly take abuse, even so far as resisting scratches from coarse granite.
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That really is bizarre that Samsung doesn't seem to mention anything about the quality of the glass--that seems like a big oversight on their part! It is good to hear your first-hand experience though--that is encouraging!
Perhaps at some point you or others could give a more detailed analysis of the glass quality, specific abuse it can withstand, etc.?
Even Gorilla Glass can be scratched from normal usage (as numerous reports by XDA users on various devices will attest). So don't take for granted that treated glass or GG makes your screen impossible to scratch.
Many people prefer the feel of going bareback with no protection, which is understandable. And its certainly a matter of preference. But its a simple fact that once you do scratch it, it really can't be undone. So if you are worried about scratches, better to protect it now, and not have to regret it later.
As far as what protector to buy, my recommendation would be to avoid the cheap ones. They tend to scratch easily, attract fingerprints, and you will be lucky to get them to last a couple months. Get a quality one in the $20 US range, as these are typically very difficult to scratch, actually attract less fingerprints and grime than the bare screen, and last a long time. I've had good quality protectors on my phone and my old tablet, that have been on for a year of more, and still look great. So in terms of durability and sheer quality, buying a good quality protector really pays off. Also, the wet apply type is much easier to install than dry.
Not sure what brands are available in the OPs home country. But I've had good luck with Skinomi and Zagg, but there are other high quality brands, as well.
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Even Gorilla Glass can be scratched from normal usage (as numerous reports by XDA users on various devices will attest). So don't take for granted that treated glass or GG makes your screen impossible to scratch.
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+1 to your opinion. Have seen some Gorilla glasses scratched.
Regards to applying, I would actually from a brick-and-mortar mobile shops, those guys are real experts at applying these.
Also, can anybody tell me the effect of the screen guard on the S-pen experience. Glossy or Matte. Which one would be preferrable? so as to not deteriorate the experience much
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Even Gorilla Glass can be scratched from normal usage (as numerous reports by XDA users on various devices will attest). So don't take for granted that treated glass or GG makes your screen impossible to scratch.
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Well said!
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Also, can anybody tell me the effect of the screen guard on the S-pen experience. Glossy or Matte. Which one would be preferrable?
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I'm wondering about these questions too.
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Regards to applying, I would actually from a brick-and-mortar mobile shops, those guys are real experts at applying these.
Also, can anybody tell me the effect of the screen guard on the S-pen experience. Glossy or Matte. Which one would be preferrable?
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The wet apply screen protectors are pretty forgiving, and easy to apply. But having a pro do it is not a bad idea, if you are uncomfortable trying. If they mess it up, they typically just take it off and try again with a new protector (at no charge to you). Obviously not an option, if you do it yourself.
Can't comment personally on matte protectors. But some folks over at the HTC Flyer forum (my old tablet, that also has pen support) seemed to like the matte protectors, as the slightly textured surface felt a bit more like writing on paper. Using the pen on the glossy or non-matte variety is very similar to how it feels on the bare screen.
Matte protectors also cut down on glare. But they tend to give a "hazy" look to the screen that I find unacceptable.
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The wet apply screen protectors are pretty forgiving, and easy to apply. But having a pro do it is not a bad idea, if you are uncomfortable trying. If they mess it up, they typically just take it off and try again with a new protector (at no charge to you). Obviously not an option, if you do it yourself.
Can't comment personally on matte protectors. But some folks over at the HTC Flyer forum (my old tablet, that also has pen support) seemed to like the matte protectors, as the slightly textured surface felt a bit more like writing on paper. Using the pen on the glossy or non-matte variety is very similar to how it feels on the bare screen.
Matte protectors also cut down on glare. But they tend to give a "hazy" look to the screen that I find unacceptable.
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Thanks for the quick reply.
As a screen itself, I find Matte ones to be better, the viewing angles and sharpness can feel a notch down than the glossy, but the reduction in glare is pretty significant. I have it on one of my Laptops(also Samsung) and it feels very good.
I guess have to wait for others' views on the S-pen experience. Probably other Note devices have some opinions on other XDA sections, will try to find out
I hired the Geek Squad to install one of those InvisibleShield protectors from BestBuy when I got my Note 8, and had it on my tablet for about three hours. I took it off because it creates an incredible amount of friction with the S Pen's nub, making writing with the thing a fantastically aggravating chore (not to mention that the pen left track marks). I'm not saying that all screen protectors are so bad when it comes to this thing's core functionality, but InvisibleShield sure is. I'd be very curious about a protector with the lubriciously of the actual screen.
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I hired the Geek Squad to install one of those InvisibleShield protectors from BestBuy when I got my Note 8, and had it on my tablet for about three hours. I took it off because it creates an incredible amount of friction with the S Pen's nub, making writing with the thing a fantastically aggravating chore (not to mention that the pen left track marks). I'm not saying that all screen protectors are so bad when it comes to this thing's core functionality, but InvisibleShield sure is. I'd be very curious about a protector with the lubriciously of the actual screen.
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Could you throw some light on the material of the Screen Guard, was it glossy or matte?
So are you without the Guard now?
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Check out the thread I just made for the MiniGuard. It works very well!
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Could you throw some light on the material of the Screen Guard, was it glossy or matte?
So are you without the Guard now?
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The guard was glossy, near as I can remember. I am indeed without the protector.
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ZaphodAK42 said:
I hired the Geek Squad to install one of those InvisibleShield protectors from BestBuy when I got my Note 8, and had it on my tablet for about three hours. I took it off because it creates an incredible amount of friction with the S Pen's nub, making writing with the thing a fantastically aggravating chore (not to mention that the pen left track marks). I'm not saying that all screen protectors are so bad when it comes to this thing's core functionality, but InvisibleShield sure is. I'd be very curious about a protector with the lubriciously of the actual screen.
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The ZAGG InvisibleShield screen protectors are the type applied with a liquid solution. Any of these type of screen protectors need to sit untouched for at least 24 hours to completely dry and become hard. Otherwise if you use your device before the skin has had a chance to completely dry, it will be slightly gummy at first, then a bit harder but still a bit of a rubber-type surface when using a stylus, which causes the stylus tip grab or stutter across the surface. Even when dry, these have a slight Orange Peel surface that I don't care for. YMMV. IME these also don't work well or last very long in Tropical or humid enviroments.
I've never liked any of the wet-application protectors for these reasons...I've tried the Zagg's, Skinomi's and one other I can't remember. I'll stick to the SGP/Steinhill Ultra Crystal dry-application protectors. Unfortunately, these aren't available yet for the Note 8.0.
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The ZAGG InvisibleShield screen protectors are the type applied with a liquid solution. Any of these type of screen protectors need to sit untouched for at least 24 hours to completely dry and become hard. Otherwise if you use your device before the skin has had a chance to completely dry, it will be slightly gummy at first, then a bit harder but still a bit of a rubber-type surface when using a stylus, which causes the stylus tip grab or stutter across the surface. Even when dry, these have a slight Orange Peel surface that I don't care for. YMMV. IME these also don't work well or last very long in Tropical or humid enviroments.
I've never liked any of the wet-application protectors for these reasons...I've tried the Zagg's, Skinomi's and one other I can't remember. I'll stick to the SGP/Steinhill Ultra Crystal dry-application protectors. Unfortunately, these aren't available yet for the Note 8.0.
Just my .02
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Huh... that liar. The guy at BB told me that the protector would be just fine and dandy after two hours, which is why I bailed after trying to use it for an hour. Oh well. At least it provided about an hour of amusement as my buddy and I attempted to rip or puncture the plastic with everything we had in the house (we were unsuccessful, even with ceramic knives and a motorized hand drill) (edit- after I had taken the protector of my tablet, of course). I'll keep an eye out for one of the dry applicators that you mention. And I'll apply it myself, after reading the instructions with my own eyes.
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I'll keep an eye out for one of the dry applicators that you mention. And I'll apply it myself, after reading the instructions with my own eyes.
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Be aware that dry apply is much more difficult to put on. With wet apply, you have time to slide it around, into just the right position, before you squeegee the excess application fluid out. With dry apply, its basically like a sticker, if you are off by just millimeters as you start to place it, you have to peel it back and start over, likely getting more fingerprints on the edges every time you do that.
Also, for some reason I can't explain, the wet apply gets much less dust under the protector as you apply it. The wet apply protectors I've used (twice now) have gone on flawlessly, and dust free as far as I can see. Before this, I used the dry apply many times. It took some practice before I could really get a dust free application. The first few I did, had a good amount of dust under them until I learned to go it just right. Even with experience, it takes a lot of care to get a dust free install with the dry apply. With wet apply, its pretty effortless.
I couldn't tell you why the wet apply seems to get less dust under them during installation. It doesn't make sense by conventional wisdom. Maybe dust particles just get carried away, when you squeegee the excess application fluid away.
I'd recommend doing the shower trick with the dry apply type (and it doesn't hurt with wet apply either) to reduce the amount of dust in the air while you do the install. That is, run a hot shower for 10 minutes or so, to steam up your bathroom. This pulls much of the dust out of the air. Then bring your tablet in there and apply the protector (don't leave it in there before or after the install, to minimize the time the device is exposed to high humidity).
Its true that dry apply does have a smoother finish and less tacky feel then wet apply. They tend to not suffer from the "orange peel" look. But the orange peel look on good quality wet apply protectors tends to be hardly visible when the screen is off, and not visible at all when the screen is on. But this might vary depending on the room's lighting conditions. To me, the orange peel is not a bother, but that is probably a personal preference.
The experts who put the guards here, first polish the device display to a great extent and then put the guard straightaway.
The one they applied on my phone, had a good protective covering which was peeled as the guy applied more and more. Even after this, there was another protection over the actual guard.
Also the screen guard wasnt specifically for my device, he also cut it out as per my device after the application.
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The ZAGG InvisibleShield screen protectors are the type applied with a liquid solution. Any of these type of screen protectors need to sit untouched for at least 24 hours to completely dry and become hard. Otherwise if you use your device before the skin has had a chance to completely dry, it will be slightly gummy at first, then a bit harder but still a bit of a rubber-type surface when using a stylus, which causes the stylus tip grab or stutter across the surface. Even when dry, these have a slight Orange Peel surface that I don't care for. YMMV. IME these also don't work well or last very long in Tropical or humid enviroments.
I've never liked any of the wet-application protectors for these reasons...I've tried the Zagg's, Skinomi's and one other I can't remember. I'll stick to the SGP/Steinhill Ultra Crystal dry-application protectors. Unfortunately, these aren't available yet for the Note 8.0.
Just my .02
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I emailed Spigen SGP asking if they were going to make one for the Note 8 and they said they had no plans to do so. i was certainly disappointed to hear that. I have one of their protectors on my note 2 and its great. I agree with you, the dry apply protectors are so much smoother than the wet ones and do not have orange peel or get that "sticky" feeling.
there is another thread with a review of the MiniGuard protectors which look to be of the dry apply variety. i almost bought some the other day when i ran across them at amazon and now that the review confirmed it (with pics too), this looks like the best option since Spigen wont be making anything.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BXQUQ9U/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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there is another thread with a review of the MiniGuard protectors which look to be of the dry apply variety. i almost bought some the other day when i ran across them at amazon and now that the review confirmed it (with pics too), this looks like the best option since Spigen wont be making anything.
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That is too bad about Spigen SGP. If you (or others) try out the MiniGuard protectors consider letting us all know your impressions (and whether you went with Clear or Anti-Glare). @JokeZony0u has done a great review of the Clear protectors, but I think it is still helpful to have multiple datapoints for these kinds of things.
^^Thanks for that. Yeah, it looks as if the MiniGuard is the dry-app protector to get since Spigen SGP is out of the equation. Hopefully we'll get more good reviews of other protectors as well.
I agree that the hot, steamy shower technique is good. Also have some small, clean pieces of 3M Scotch Tape handy to pluck off any dust particles from the screen or the contact side of the protector film. I use a large microfiber cloth lightly dampened with isopropol alcohol to clean the entire device beforehand. Then I use the included microfiber cloth to further clean the screen just before applying the protector.
There's a good YouTube video on the best way to apply the dry protectors.
You line the protector up on your screen first (before removing any layers).
Then once the film is aligned properly, hold it in place and attach two pieces of blue painter's tape to the top of the protector film and just along ONE SIDE of the phone/tablet...one near the top and one near bottom, so that the screen protector flaps open to one side like a page in a book, using the blue painter's tape as a hinge.
Flip it open & out of the way and clean the screen again with your microfiber cloth. Double-check your alignment and readjust if necessary.
Then peel back the bottom film layer, remove it completely, and slowly apply the screen protector from the taped side to the free side.
Sqeegee out any bubbles.
Lift the protector just slightly with another small piece of blue painter's tape if you need to remove any dust particles with your Scotch Tape.
Sqeegee again and make sure the alignment is good.
Only remove the side positioning tape if you are satisfied with the application and alignment.
Finally, carefully remove the temporary top layer from the main screen protector film, being careful not to lift the main protector film.
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I want that case but I have 2 concerns!
1. Should I go without a screen protector?
Comment: I don't like screen protectors cause they ALWAYS have air bubbles then that's money down the drain cause they annoy me.
2. I heard the charger port opening is small and breaks easily, also spigen is bad about replacing the border. Opinion/experience?
Comment: I understand the charger port being small for it's "slim" design but I want everybody's opinions on these two issues! Any criticism is constructive in my book!
My frame broke in about 3 weeks with CAREFUL usage and barely taking the case off. Just chucked the case and frame and went naked for now with a carbon fiber skin on the back
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My Frame was broken too.
Dont buy the neo hybrid!
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My neo hybrid Chinese knock off broke too, but I have the original for about 3 months and I'm well happy.
about the screen protector, the cheap ones indeed leave air bubbles and are crap, but I've been using the better ones on my Galaxy Nexus and now on S4 and they are really good and they don't leave greasy finger stains on the screen as much as when you don't have one on.
try this one for starters... not expensive but really good, I'm using one right now
http://goo.gl/7cCibB
I've had the Spigen Neo Hybrid since August and I have no regrets, a little chip in the plastic frame from what be an otherwise very unfortunate drop. Sorry to hear others are having issues with theirs, and I think they updated the design to make it less prone to breaking.
Broken Frame
Same problem here, broken frame after 1 month
Drake9897 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2267412
I want that case but I have 2 concerns!
1. Should I go without a screen protector?
Comment: I don't like screen protectors cause they ALWAYS have air bubbles then that's money down the drain cause they annoy me.
2. I heard the charger port opening is small and breaks easily, also spigen is bad about replacing the border. Opinion/experience?
Comment: I understand the charger port being small for it's "slim" design but I want everybody's opinions on these two issues! Any criticism is constructive in my book!
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I hate screen protectors too but they are absolutely necessary to preserve the longevity of the phone. I bought the tempered glass screen protector from Spigen Glas.TR SLIM. If it wasn't for the rounded lip around the protector you'd never think it wasn't the actual glass of the touch screen. It was the best 35 dollars I ever spent.
I have had the original Neo sine the phone came out and it is still in greta condition. I would definitely get a screen protector. I would recommend the Spigen crystal series, it is hardly even noticeable.
DO get a screen protector. I know this phone has a tough glass front, but better to be safe than sorry right? I have a Spigen crystal clears which I picked up for like $4 on amazon (it is a genuine product) and its a great screen protector.
DON'T get the hybrid, my frame broke near the USB port, the back warped and pulled away from the phone, Spigen only has a 90 warranty and ONLY if you buy it from them.
Furies said:
I hate screen protectors too but they are absolutely necessary to preserve the longevity of the phone. I bought the tempered glass screen protector from Spigen Glas.TR SLIM. If it wasn't for the rounded lip around the protector you'd never think it wasn't the actual glass of the touch screen. It was the best 35 dollars I ever spent.
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Screen protectors are not ABSOLUTELY neccessary. It really depends on how you care for the phone.
I've never used screen protectors. I keep my phone in my front pockey, glass facing in, and the only other thing I ever keep in that pocket is money (which is made of cloth, so it's not going to hurt the phone)
I've never had a single scratch.
If I were to drop the phone or slam it into something, a screen protector isn't going to help anyway.
Now if you keep your phone in a pocket with keys, or a purse with everything else that goes into a purse, or anything like that, that's a different story. But even then a screen protector isn't going to stop your phone from getting messed up eventually. It's goign to wear out much quicker than projected.
I have the ultra thin glass screen protector -> http://www.spigen.com/brands/samsun...-glas-t-nano-slim-premium-tempered-glass.html
Cases still fit and it looks great and feels better than that.
Quick question guys, if the hybrid breaks easy recommend another case that looks just as good if you don't mind!
another question, cant he tempered glass get air bubbles and can you take it off, also do all the sensors work flawlessly?
1.) Currently using a tempered glass screen protector on mine (Which is alil bit thicker) makes the "Lip protection" non-existent. So I'd get some sort of screen protector because that lip is pretty minimal.
2.) Had that concern for myself before I bought mine, truth is..if you use the OEM Sammy cable you'd be fine. Also to put on and off the case correctly lol.
BTW: Had mine since July and its still going other than a few lil chips on the frame..
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Drake9897 said:
Quick question guys, if the hybrid breaks easy recommend another case that looks just as good if you don't mind!
another question, cant he tempered glass get air bubbles and can you take it off, also do all the sensors work flawlessly?
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Ultra Thin Air for like 10$ or the Slim Armor (Be careful with the white version though, mine is starting to fade in to yellow in certain areas )
Any screen protector / Tempered glass can get air bubbles if theres dust..But for some its normal to have bubbles as they go away within like 12hours. Tempered glass are removable annnnnd all the sensors work great with mine.
I've been using the Neo Hybrid for about two months now. It fits good and snug and shows no signs of wear. The plastic bumper is a little thin around the charging port but treat it well and you'll be OK. Plus, the button extenders on the sides feel really good and "clicky", instead of mushy as some of the rubber ones do.
As far as screen protection goes, I've always used the Zagg Invisible Shield but when I bought the S4 the sales guy threw in the Bulletproof protector for free. He even applied it for me, and I wanted to shake his hand afterward. Perfect positioning, no bubbles (I mean absolutely none), and he did it in about three tenths of a second.
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I've never used a screen protector on ANY of my phones, never had an issue, so I don't believe in them. as far as the Neo Hybrid breaking near the charger port, I don't get how so many people break them, I remove my case once a day to switch batteries and I've never had an issue, maybe take a little care when removing the case
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I use a glass screen protector. Maintains the glassy feel without sacrificing screen security. The neo hybrid is overhyped in my opinion. I bought it and the main thing that I did not like is how easy it was to press the power button. Without the case, the power button rarely got pressed in my pocket, but with the case on, any light tap on would push it and turn my screen on.
So far I have always used otter box cases on all my phones because I like the extra protection of the screen cover. I do notice that when I take the phone out of the case the screen is more vibrant. I am wondering now if my next case for the 6p would be better without the cover over the summer screen. If I decided to go in that direction do you guys think a tempered glass screen protector would be a good strong option to protect my screen?
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Anything you put over a screen will reduce brightness, and other screen features. How much is the question.
Fwiw - I've never used a case on any device I've owned. Manufacturers go to great lengths to design a beautiful device, l wouldn't want those design features destroyed with a case.
Just be careful with it and there's no need for extra protection - simple.
Raydee35 said:
So far I have always used otter box cases on all my phones because I like the extra protection of the screen cover. I do notice that when I take the phone out of the case the screen is more vibrant. I am wondering now if my next case for the 6p would be better without the cover over the summer screen. If I decided to go in that direction do you guys think a tempered glass screen protector would be a good strong option to protect my screen?
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Tempered glass is always stronger than the cheap film that otter box uses so its worth getting over the terrible 'film' built into their cases
Phazmos said:
Anything you put over a screen will reduce brightness, and other screen features. How much is the question.
Fwiw - I've never used a case on any device I've owned. Manufacturers go to great lengths to design a beautiful device, l wouldn't want those design features destroyed with a case.
Just be careful with it and there's no need for extra protection - simple.
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Tempered glass usually has 99%+ optical clarity so you wo t notice any different when using a good one. GG4 can still easily get scratched, its glass and is not perfect which is why I prefer using a TGSP. If I drop my phone at least it will help protect my screen from breaking. I've broken a TGSP on my G3 and I thought my screen was destroyed, but when I removed the cracked glass screen protector my phone was 100% fine. I will always use tempered glass if it's available for that reason
My galaxy s5 is the first phone that I've put a TGSP on, and I always will from now on. I used to use zagg, but it left the screen feeling very sticky. The glass is awesome, and saved my wife's note 3 screen from a drop. I don't even notice it's there, and it installs much easier than the other protectors too (no bubbles!)
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