So I was browsing Amazon and ebay for screen protectors and on both sites I came across this one for $5 and it sounded too good to be true. Well I went ahead and ordered it on ebay and I received it 5 days later.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281313035202
Without further ado here are the pictures.
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Seeing as my S5 already had a screen protector on it I didn't actually test this one out on my phone but...
I went ahead and bent it and to my surprise one I had bent it enough there was a quick and loud crack noise which resulted in what looks to be cracked glass in the protector. I did it a total of three times, same result each time.
It comes with the stuff pictured and a plastic piece on each side of it that needs to be peeled off before using it.
The back felt like it would adhere well to the phone screen like other glass protectors.
To be honest I don't know that it feels 100% like the glass protector already on my phone but I'm not even sure what I mean by that.
What I can say is it is every bit as slippery and there is no doubt in my mind it is genuinely glass from how it cracks.
The detailed camera and sensor cutouts are worth noting.
I'll conclude the review by saying I'd definitely recommend it, especially for only $5, and if I didn't already have a protector on my phone I would happily use one myself.
glass protector has gone down in price alot recently, it's not really surprising that you can get them for usd 5, i can actually get them for usd 2-3 each, and cheaper if i buy them in bulk, it all depends on the quality and, thickness and cut.
This screen protector is tempered glass type it's different from spigen that's why it's so cheap. I bought this thinking it would have a premium glass feel but honestly it feels like any other plastic screen protector
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all spigen glass protectors are tempered glass.
I just installed this, and it does feel like glass. I had my doubts that it was actual glass when I opened the package. However the product does feel like glass once on the phone, with the proper finger tip drag and smoothness. It is as reflective as the bare screen.
Installation was the same as the glass protector on my Nexus 7, once contact was made it pulled itself down with only a few bubbles to push out. It took 5 minutes maximum, including removing the old plastic film.
It fits perfectly, with cut outs at the proper spots. I didn't bother with pics since it is barely visible.
I'm happy enough, it was cheap and seems to be what I was looking for. I didn't need impact protection as much as scratch resistance.
Cybertech 0.15mm Flexible Glass S5 screen protector
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I posted this on Amazon but thought I would also share it here. This forum has been a great resource for me. I also think my issues would apply to the clear version of the same brand.
I mistakenly ordered the anti glare screen protector when I intended to order the clear version. This was completely my fault and it is in no way reflected in my rating of this product. Having said that, if you are not specifically looking for an anti glare screen protector, then avoid this one.
The anti glare treatment really takes a lot away from using the device in every lighting situation, the colors are much more muted and the overall visual qualities of the phone are reduced considerably. Additionally, the texture of the screen protector is downright annoying, I can hear every movement of my finger, it feels like swiping on notebook paper. Again this is just my opinion and I didn't intend to order this product, so the disadvantages of the anti glare screen are just for your information.
The main reason for my low rating is that this screen protector is not shaped specifically for the Sensation 4G, and doesn't cover the entire screen of the phone. Basically this protector only covers the actual viewing area of the screen, and not the action buttons below or the logo area above the screen.
My problem here is that Cleartouch didn't even try to cover the whole glass, this protector is just a rectangle you slap in the middlle of the screen. It's not going to protect the outer edges or the home/menu/back keys. Combined with the inferior display quality, it just makes an otherwise slick-looking phone look terrible.
The second major issue relates to the curved screen. Even though this screen protector sits in the middle of the phone, the edges do overlap into the curved part of the screen enough to cause the protector to not stick to the sides, I keep having to re-press the protector down. I give it a week before an edge gets snagged on my pocket and pulls the whole protector off. You can see it here:
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Unfortunately I will have to wait for a new screen protector to arrive before I can replace this one. I will not order the crystal version of this protector because of the two issues I mentioned above. I am going to give Skinomi a shot this time.
Positive points would be the included lint-free polishing cloth and card applicator. Both come in handly and especially considering how inexpensive this protector is they are both nice additions to the package.
I WAS a repeat Cleartouch customer, I had this brand screen protector on my G1 and my G2 phones, and both were high quality and custom cut for the phones, its the main reason I didn't think twice about ordering the Sensation 4G version. Oh well... I hope the Skinomi is better, it looks promising.
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I use to do so many installation videos of invisibleSHIELDs (orignal, HD, dry) back in the day. Then Spigen came along with all their Glas screen protectors. Doesn't take much to see that a glass screen protector is superior in clarity. It's really become a shame to put a product that suffers from known issues like the rainbow effect and orange peel on these flagship devices.
I'm sure ZAGG felt the pressure put on them by manufacturers like Spigen to produce something better. Enter the Glass line.
PRICE
This thing is kind of expensive. $40 bucks basically at Best Buy. From ZAGG it's $5 cheaper. Maybe that's because there is less packaging with the one that ship from ZAGG.
Spigen is pretty expensive as well. Cheaper glass screen protectors are popping up on eBay at lower prices. I think for the most part those will be fine. I've used a few before. Expect less support if they don't work and a higher chance of bubbles. How much higher? I don't know. We'll have to wait for feedback from others.
WARRANTY
Of course there are cons to glass screen protectors. I won't deny that. My wife has cracked a few. Spigen has a replacement program to get you another one at a discount cost:
http://www.spigen.com/need1more
According to the information supplied in this product, ZAGG will keep on sending you replacements if you pay shipping and handling. You will most likely have to return the broken pieces of your protector as well as proof it was damaged.
INSTALLATION
You don't really need a video. However, I did one anyways . The installation process is easier in my opinion than non glass screen protectors. Ultimately you'll just want to make sure everything is dust free and aligned. If you skip towards the end of the video where the screen protector makes contact with the screen, you will see the air bubbles all come out on their own. It's that easy.
FIT AND CONCLUSION
I was really pleased with the fit. This product leaves enough room around the side of the screen for cases which is a huge benefit. Most cases will not pry up the borders and cause the glass to lift. Cheaper Chinese glass screen protectors and this one leave openings and not just cutouts for the speaker and home button. In this case, I applaud that because of the fingerprint scanner. From videos I saw of the Glas, they chose to have a cutout for the home button. They're thin, and I'm sure you can get your fingerprint read. I mean, who would design it that way if you couldn't? I just believe that it would be easier to scan it if the area was left open. Spigen used to give away home button stickers to make the button taller. Can't do that with the S5's scanner.
LINK
ZAGG's S5 Screen Protector Lineup
Spigen's lineup is getting bigger and bigger btw...
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Here's what we found at Best Buy last night from ZAGG...
Hi thanks for the review really liked it. though, isn't the glass screen for the s5 smooth and hard enough anyways? and also would it be possible for a review on the extreme version i want to see the clarity on that one. since i am a outdoors kind of guy i got a good case with it just need a screen protector that will help avoid the damages and keep it clear for me to see.
*Intro*
I've seen my fair share of glass screen protectors, ranging from my Galaxy S2 protector from Spigen (2011~) to a super cheap $3 glass screen protector on Amazon for my girlfriend's iPhone, which came cracked and felt really cheap and shoddy overall (branding, packaging). I figured I'd go for something more mid-ranged for my Galaxy S5 and wound up choosing the Movaluate 7 glass screen protector.
*Contents & Packaging*
The screen protector came in a heavy card stock enclosure, backed by a solid piece of cardboard, which was all wrapped by the main outer sleeve. Although it wasn't as sophisticated in construction as some of the other protectors I've seen (Spigen, Tech Armor), it seemed to do the job well enough. The outer sleeve was quite attractive with a matte/glossy contrast and holographic accents.
Along with the screen protector came a microfiber cloth, and dust removal stickers. No home button this time, presumably for the fingerprint ID feature.
*Installation*
Installing glass protectors for the most part is easy due to their rigid nature—just align with the home button and then slowly guide/lower it into place. Nothing fancy like suction cups or hinging tape here. The adhesive applied without any fuss, and any bubbles disappeared in less than 15 minutes.
I typically install my screen protectors in my home bathroom after running a hot shower (to pull the dust out of the air), but I applied this one at work so there were some specks of dust but they are imperceptible with the S5 turned on, and negligible with the display off.
*Fit, Finish & Feel*
For it's $15.99 price tag, it can definitely compete with the best of the screen protectors out there. Although it is a relatively thicker at 0.4mm, I prefer this for its better durability and impact protection. The screen protector covers the display perfectly, edge-to-edge and the cutouts for the speaker grill and home button are both cut to very precise tolerances
One of my biggest gripes with PET and other plastic film-based screen protectors is there feel. They are usually either too tacky, or just don't feel as good as the stock display. The Movaluate screen protector feels just as good as the stock display if not better—buttery smooth and resists fingerprints and smudges.
*Final thoughts*
I should also mention that the optical clarity is spot on and that the edges are comfortably rounded, making them compatible with most cases. Overall, very satisfied with the product. Time will tell regarding it's durability but based on its well manufactured appearance, I believe it will perform well.
You can buy them from their Amazon shop or on their website which has some interesting videos as well
Hope this review helps you make a good choice for your Galaxy S5!
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Yes I agree. I have one of their covers for my iPhone 5 soon to be left to the side collecting dust. I got one for my S5 but received it cracked in the mail. So in the process of getting a replacement. Their CS is sort of slow. So let's see what happens.
So basically I decided to share those two awesome products with you, since I myself spent decent time searching for a good case/glass combo....
Spigen Neo Hybrid
Poweradd 9H Tempered Glass
First of all I wanna thank the people who shared those product before me and their reviews.
What led me to buying those product was the huge amount of positive feedbacks both here on XDA and in Amazon, plus the fact that there were perfect combo for ~35€, else with the Zagg glass I would have payed almost twice the price for the glass and another 6€ for the delivery since I couldn't get a combo deal from Amazon. So the second best thing was the Poweradd Tempered Glass.
First about the case:
-Easy install
-Feels solid
-Improves the grip by alot! Not as good as the OnePlus One "Sandpaper" back, but still a really solid grip.
-Great look! Got it for a few days and already people have complimented it and asked me where and for how much I bought it. etc.
- Buttons are really solid and responsive, especially compared to some other cases.
-Adds a little bulk but really not that much. After a few days you actually get use to it, and when you take the case off it feels odd.
Maybe the only think I don't like about the case is that my phone is Azure Blue (Blue Topaz), so in daylight the phone looks really light blue and doesn't match the case at all. But at night on the other hand, when it gets darker shade of blue - HOT DAMN THIS THING LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!!!
As for the glass, Poweradd is not a stranger to me as a brand. I already have Poweradd power bank which is rock solid and also a friend of mine has Bluetooth/NFC receiver for his phone/laptop which is also rock solid. So I decided to trust this brand once again and I wasn't disappointed.
About the glass:
-Comes with: Alcohol wet wipe, microfiber cleaning cloth, dust removal paster, super straight forward manual on the back and the glass itself ofcourse. All standard package for a tempered glass.
-Installation was pretty easy. After applying the glass there were still few really small bubbles who disappeared after a day of use.
-The glass lined perfectly with the home button and the edges of the actual screen.
-Doesn't cover the proximity sensor.
-Responsiveness is excellent but the touch feel is not exactly as awesome as the real Galaxy S6 glass.
-0.33mm (who cares)
-9H hardness (also who cares it's a standard anyway)
-2.5D rounded edges (don't even know what that is, don't care either)
Oh and I forgot to mention that with the previous Tempered glass which I bought for 16.99€ from Saturn and I end up returning had an awful rainbow effect in the edges plus it was really poorly cut. Not really sure about the brand name tho.
Overall I'm pretty sure that this glass is as good if not better than any other glass and for the price of 10 euro it's totally worth it. Honestly I'm not really sure if I would be that happy with Zagg glass.
Here are some pics of the phone:
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(OnePlus One camera)
So..... that's it. Hope I helped some of you decide. I'm pretty glad with my purchase.
Probably the best money-value combo I could get. Both products are of extreme quality.
Try also Otterbox Alphaglass or Araree tempered glass screen protectors.
Hi guys ! For years I've been using Spigen products and I am loving them. However today I received tempered glass and I am less than satisfied. As we all know REGULAR galaxy S 7 also have curved edges of the glass, not LCD like in our bigger brother "SGS7 EDGE" but little bit curved glass. So any type of protection for the glass should be curved just a little bit but curved. Anything that is straight will be no good. And I honestly thought that Spigen did exactly that I never even had a single thought that they'll mess up like this. Basically all around edges where glass starting to curve a bit Tempered glass can't stick on for obvious reasons and all dust and particles in few days will be there and ... well it's nasty to have screen with dust all over. After this I am writing to Spigen and asking for my money back cause even cheap chinese eBay sellers have SGS7 CURVED tempered glass so it's properly aligned with curved glass. I wonder what do they do with SGS7 EDGE, they also sell straight glass ?
Anyhow I continue to support Spigen but I guess I'll do a little bit more research next time because I blindly trusted them before. I REALLY hope they'll come up with proper tempered glass SOON in meanwhile I'll use this then once Chineese one comes I'll use that unless Spigen can deliver proper protection. Also case by them is absolutely amazing, light and military grade drop protection.
Here is Case I purchased: http://www.ebay.com/itm/262318822840?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
And Tempered Glass: http://www.ebay.com/itm/252283522973?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Apparently they created another one ...... after this one they made this one.
http://www.spigen.com/collections/galaxy-s7/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector-curved-crystal
Why in the world they still selling old one when they know it's complete garbage ? ...... I asked them to replace one for another.
but its plastic
russiandivxclub said:
Apparently they created another one ...... after this one they made this one.
http://www.spigen.com/collections/galaxy-s7/products/galaxy-s7-screen-protector-curved-crystal
Why in the world they still selling old one when they know it's complete garbage ? ...... I asked them to replace one for another.
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Not Glass like the OP's screen protector
I decided not to buy it because many people said about the side edge glass won't curve with the phone.
I just bought S7 for a week now but I still left my screen unguarded. I only have Spigen's Crystal Shell case equipped.
On the other hand, that Curved Crystal HD screen protector wasn't glass. It's just normal screen protector with level 3 hardness and it won't guard against the shock impact. I hope they will step up the game and release the 9H curved glass protector like any cheap brand on the market right now. I wanted to use the glass like my old S4 with Glas.tr on it for 3 years and it still unbroken and unscratched.