I'm looking for Screen protectors for my N4, I've tried a couple from eBay and they didn't fit my screen properly but they were from China and not name brand. So I'm willing to spend a little more on a screen protector, preferably LCD glass. However all of the reviews that I see for N4 screen protectors, I read half good/ half bad reviews.
Can people suggest decent screen protectors that fit the N4 properly without causing sensor issues, for under $10
I imagine a good list would help others in the future as well.
I bought xtremeguard...
it has more silicon touch feeling and its applied with soap water.
I am very satisfied since it is very hard to get a scratch - its very durable and reusable if you get dirt under...
it costs around 6€ but you can get discount code for 90 % on the web ...
ismooth with lifetime replacement warranty. Keep in mind that not all dry application films will cover edge to edge, due to the curve glass. ISmooth is the only screen protectors I will buy. Very pleased with them.
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I used halo, got them off amazon. They are dry, and don't cover the curved portion of the glass, but the cutouts are perfect and cause no sensor issues, about $6 shipped for 3, IIRC. They seem to be as durable as the boxwaves and clairvues that I used on past devices that were more expensive.
I use mpero screen protector, got it on eBay for 5 bucks.
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I ordered a LCD glass (oleophobic and lyphobic) from a seller in China on eBay for $7.99. It didn't fit properly so it didn't seal so I had to keep trying to apply it and the adhesive went to crap right away. Had to ship back to China for replacement. Good way for a seller to get negative feedback.
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Ordered a cheap 6 pack for $1. Will use those until I settle on something else.
These actually work well. $1 for 6. Delivered in like 3 days.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201005990199&alt=web
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thanks for sharing! :good:
Guys,
Just use eBay for these kind of products.
With time things change, and eBay constantly updates itself with those new products as sellers are the ones who sell those products.
So just use eBay to search for those kind of accessories and you would be fine.
I tried bestskins. Touch works perfectly, sensation is ok (not perfect, not as neat as glass sensation but ok), lasted nearly a year. Less than 10 bucks
try bestskinsever on google.
fortunz said:
I used halo, got them off amazon. They are dry, and don't cover the curved portion of the glass, but the cutouts are perfect and cause no sensor issues, about $6 shipped for 3, IIRC. They seem to be as durable as the boxwaves and clairvues that I used on past devices that were more expensive.
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I would second this... Halo screen protectors are really good for the price. Some users report issues with them lifting on the edges where it curves but I have not seen this. Very clear, good touch response, and don't interfere with any sensors.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AOK2PT0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just picked up a couple Nillkin/Redpepper tempered glass screen protectors off eBay for $6.50ea. Nice packaging (despite the spelling errors on the box), and sturdy, unlike the one I ordered from China and came shattered. Comes with rubbing alcohol pad and microfiber cloth. Took a long, hot shower, then left the water going and applied the screen protector without a speck of dust under it (humidity keeps lint/dust from circulating in the air). The protector is exactly the width of the LCD, which leaves plenty of room for cases that overlap the screen edges. There's adhesive across the whole glass, so dust won't get underneath, unlike the XGear Fantom 4. No issues with touch sensitivity.
I like the durability of XtremeGuard, but not so much the rubbery feel, nor the fact that putting any case on will push the edges up and cause peeling. The dry application ones feel better, but are less durable against scratching. This is the first time I've used a tempered glass protector, and I don't think I can ever go back to other types. Naked glass just feels so much better.
I'm satisfied with the N4 display, after quite a few phones which were Gorilla Glass but not so good. The last good screen was the Samsung Wave 3's OLED with Gorilla Glass 1, it was impossible to scratch. N4 continues the legacy, i've been using it without a screen protector for 6 months and there are no scratches.
And after applying exponential brightness mapping mode, the screen became a fusion of IPS & OLED, blacks are pitch black now
You won't need any screenprotector on this device I had my Nexus 4 for over a year now, not a single scratch on the display so far.
And yet I lifting lot of Europe pallett, pusing it to my body (and near my pocket.)
Tech Armor make fantastic protector for the sceen.
I personally suggest a matte foil, great thing, seriously. I use one from the 3mk company, if u can get one of those in your country - just buy it and u will be happy with it.
Mashed_Potatoes said:
I'm satisfied with the N4 display, after quite a few phones which were Gorilla Glass but not so good. The last good screen was the Samsung Wave 3's OLED with Gorilla Glass 1, it was impossible to scratch. N4 continues the legacy, i've been using it without a screen protector for 6 months and there are no scratches.
And after applying exponential brightness mapping mode, the screen became a fusion of IPS & OLED, blacks are pitch black now
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What's the exponential brightness mapping mode?
DirgeExtinction said:
What's the exponential brightness mapping mode?
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panel backlight mode which allows for a more controllable display brightness. some kernels have it and you need Synapse or Hellscore Manager app to turn it on
it allows you to set minimum brightness to very low, and improves black levels close to amoled. You must turn off auto brigtness because its made for LINEAR, not Exponential brightness mapping mode
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfdsXqpnCEs
Left LEDs are Exponential - Right LEDs are Linear
Left is not as bright, but gives better contrast (better blacks)
If you have an OLED screen this is not benefitial for you and i think it only works for IPS
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Im planning to switch out my old stock screen protector that came with the phone as there are some scratches on the screen protector. Im wondering, which screen protector is the best for my phone as in durability and clarity and cheapness (under 15$). Also anti glare is not a feature i would need but it would help as long as there is no rainbow effect on the screen
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This has been discussed extensively in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=800638
I have a Skinomi screen protector and I love it. I got mine shipped to be for about 9 bucks. Use the coupon code skinomi25 for 25% off. Pretty much covers the shipping costs and tax.
I like the Skinomi because it is durable, easy to install and I can hardly tell it is installed on the phone. It retains the natural glass feel of the screen and doesn't affect the touchscreen at all.
The one thing I can advise is to use patience when installing it. You can reapply the protector as long as it is wet. It took me about three tries but once I got it placed perfectly, it looks fantastic.
I was just talking about this earlier... I would recommend ClearTouch Anti-Glare screen protectors (they have a "Crystal" version as well) by a company called Boxwave. I use the anti-glare version. It still looks brand new and I've been using it for over 6 months now. Screen visibility and sensitivity seem totally unaffected; no rainbow effect though the anti-glare is very mildly textured. The texture quality seems unnoticeable when the screen is lit. It's reasonably priced too.
the cheapest screen protector you can get is the household saran wrap
just kidding.
check ebay. there's alot for a really good price
I wanted a cheap 3-pack of anti-glare protectors for my TouchPad, but haven't had much luck on eBay.
I purchased some regular screen protectors, and besides the glare driving me nuts, they aren't even cut right! They are way too big for the TouchPad. The corners hang over the glass and ridge of the bezel, which prevents them from lying flat on the screen (which means perma-bubbles).
Does anyone have an eBay link for a multi-pack (2 or 3 at least, just in case I screw up) of anti-glare protectors that they have used that are actually cut small enough to fit the TouchPad?
I prefer the eBay prices ($2 per protector) over something like Best Buy prices ($20-$40 per protector).
My biggest worry is about finding cheap, anti-glare protectors that feel the same as, say, the clarivue brand. The goal for me is to make the touch surface have a clarivue anti-glare feel. Sort of a cost hassle to keep trying cheaper protectors that might not feel or work the same.
I had good luck with these and would buy again: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EC2FOI
You have to be careful installing them tho. I had problems with the first one, so installed the second one and it turned out very nice.
My wife's TP came with Zagg, which I hate so I suspect the 3rd one will go on there eventually and will be done in the bathroom with the shower running with hot water to increase the humidity. Static, dust and dirty hands are why most of these fail the first time.
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I had good luck with these and would buy again: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005EC2FOI
You have to be careful installing them tho. I had problems with the first one, so installed the second one and it turned out very nice.
My wife's TP came with Zagg, which I hate so I suspect the 3rd one will go on there eventually and will be done in the bathroom with the shower running with hot water to increase the humidity. Static, dust and dirty hands are why most of these fail the first time.
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How big are the protectors?
In my opinion, the optimal covering would actually leave some glass exposed by the button and the outside parameter of the glass (the primary purpose of a protector is to keep the part of the screen you actually stare into 99% of the time scratch free, the center).
This helps prevent bubbling at edges, and also gives a tiny bit of wiggle room in case it's not perfectly centered.
"Bad" protectors try to cover the glass 100%, which gives no wiggle room and increases the chance of the protector not lying flat or easily bubbling up.
H & W is about 1/16 smaller than the glass.
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I wanted a cheap 3-pack of anti-glare protectors for my TouchPad, but haven't had much luck on eBay.
I purchased some regular screen protectors, and besides the glare driving me nuts, they aren't even cut right! They are way too big for the TouchPad. The corners hang over the glass and ridge of the bezel, which prevents them from lying flat on the screen (which means perma-bubbles).
Does anyone have an eBay link for a multi-pack (2 or 3 at least, just in case I screw up) of anti-glare protectors that they have used that are actually cut small enough to fit the TouchPad?
I prefer the eBay prices ($2 per protector) over something like Best Buy prices ($20-$40 per protector).
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Have a look there: http://electroniccrap.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=54_60&products_id=74
Any of these "lower priced" options plus shipping ends up costing in the upper teens. Might as well just spend a few dollars more at that point for the brand with the guaranteed construction and feel.
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Any of these "lower priced" options plus shipping ends up costing in the upper teens. Might as well just spend a few dollars more at that point for the brand with the guaranteed construction and feel.
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This is absolutely not true. The "lower priced" options will always be the better deal.
I paid "top dollar" for brand-name protector in the past. Over $20 for just one protector. I will never do that again. They had the same supplier that provided the $1 protectors on eBay.
I have an iPhone 3GS, two iPad 2s, and a Nook Color. All of them are equipped with the absolute cheapest screen protectors I could find (less than $1 each), and they all work great. Anti-glare, smooth to the touch, and high-quality material that applied without any dust or bubbles under them.
Monoprice sells screen protectors for around $0.80. You spend less than $6 for three protectors shipped, and they are all of VERY high quality. The ones at the store with the big name-brand logo on them are of the same construction, no better, but will cost you way more, and you get just one in a package. You're paying for the brand name.
I disagree. My wife's NC has a nice matte finish and mine showed fingerprints so not all the same.
It's sometimes tricky to determine the supplier and the sameness of different protectors. Who's clarivue's supplier?
I've applied 3 or 4 different anti-glare protectors to different devices. I only use these to reduce finger prints and change the feel of the screen.
While all the types or brands I tried seemed to apply and work decently, there were obvious variances in material, fit and feel.
So, I'm not exactly arguing good deal or bad deal here. It's how many times can I guess right or wrong when reviews and descriptions don't say much on comparable construction/feel to other similar products?
Matte Screen Protectors
Hey guys can anyone here recommend a good matte screen protector for the touchpad? I got myself a zagg but find its not that smooth as my matte protector on my phone.
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Hey guys can anyone here recommend a good matte screen protector for the touchpad? I got myself a zagg but find its not that smooth as my matte protector on my phone.
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These are pretty nice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUQWTU/
Any recommendations for us guys from the UK please.
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These are pretty nice.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUQWTU/
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I have these in matte, and they work very well. They still pick up some fingerprints, but it's not nearly as bad as normal glass. I can post a picture if anyone's curious.
I picked up a cheap anti-glare one on Amazon when I purchased the tablet. It barely removes glare and still gets tons of fingerprints. It did get a nice scratch in it though, so at least it protects the screen
I bought them from handhelditems.com they are anti glare 3 set for under 10 bucks shipped. Fits perfect
ebay uk
Item number: 320773294671
I bought the same as that for £3.99 and its pretty good. Glare is noticeably lower, however need to bump the brightness up. Also haven't cleaned the screen at all last few times I have used it so finger prints are less obvious.
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I disagree. My wife's NC has a nice matte finish and mine showed fingerprints so not all the same.
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What screen protector is on the NC? I keep getting the ghost touches on mine. I was just looking at a cheap one at http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10843&cs_id=1084307&p_id=8398&seq=1&format=2
I haven't seen a "perfect" glass protector yet nor do I want to pay like $30-40. What do you guys recommend for an affordable plastic screen protector? It doesn't have to be completely edge to edge coverage, but I would like it to cover more than just the viewable display portion.
The iloome light has no halo, it's 9h in hardness and can be picked up for under 30 dollars. I've had mine since late February and have had no issues.
http://www.amazon.com/iloome-ScreenMate-thickness-Protector-Oleophobic/dp/B00THHCSNE
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The iloome light has no halo, it's 9h in hardness and can be picked up for under 30 dollars. I've had mine since late February and have had no issues.
http://www.amazon.com/iloome-ScreenMate-thickness-Protector-Oleophobic/dp/B00THHCSNE
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I was under the impression that all glass protectors leave halos or if you're lucky enough, few might be halo free. I didn't want to risk that. Does your screen protector stop right at the black display border or extend out a little bit? Also, does it reduce sensitivity if using moderately thick gloves? I already have increased sensitivity on so I can use gloves with the phone in the winter and don't want to lose that feature. Thanks for your suggestion.
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I was under the impression that all glass protectors leave halos or if you're lucky enough, few might be halo free. I didn't want to risk that. Does your screen protector stop right at the black display border or extend out a little bit? Also, does it reduce sensitivity if using moderately thick gloves? I already have increased sensitivity on so I can use gloves with the phone in the winter and don't want to lose that feature. Thanks for your suggestion.
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The protector stops at the edge of the display. So it's not one of the edge to edge protection protectors.
I don't wear gloves, but if it works with plastic it would work with glass.
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The protector stops at the edge of the display. So it's not one of the edge to edge protection protectors.
I don't wear gloves, but if it works with plastic it would work with glass.
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Might put this on the maybe list. I'm still not 100% convinced due to the amazon reviews.
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Might put this on the maybe list. I'm still not 100% convinced due to the amazon reviews.
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Here's a video from Flossy Carter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S28PgCFU_lY
If I had another camera I'd take some pictures of mine, but I have no other phone with me.
Invisibleshield HDX, going on 6 months strong. I had the iloome first and it started to lift on the edges or one of the corners.
Techmatte screen protectors are awesome, and priced really low!
Here is a 3 pack for less than $5, and it's Prime eligible
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MX...+techmatte&dpPl=1&dpID=510dhI4oDpL&ref=plSrch
Are you guys running these screen protectors with a case? I am using an Otterbox Defender like case and wonder if halo issues would increase with that.
Right now I'm using Extreme Guard. So far no problems.Not the best and not the worst. I got mine off of Ebay last week for $1.99 and free shipping.
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Right now I'm using Extreme Guard. So far no problems.Not the best and not the worst. I got mine off of Ebay last week for $1.99 and free shipping.
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Do you have the dry or wet version? Is it plasticy or rubbery? The pic of the knife stabbing the screen protector makes me think that it's more rubbery meaning it'll be grippy instead of smooth.
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Do you have the dry or wet version? Is it plasticy or rubbery? The pic of the knife stabbing the screen protector makes me think that it's more rubbery meaning it'll be grippy instead of smooth.
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I got the wet. 5 days on it and so far its really nice. Took a few days to settle but that's normal. Go here.....http://www.xtremeguard.com/
They got some good deals going on now.
I've had good luck with the Zagg Hdx. Bought it at Best Buy and had them install it. I believe it was around $18. After about 2 months, it still looks good. Covers to the edge of the screen.
It's not as smooth as glass, but not bad.
Using the Zagg hdx w/ Otterbox Defender for a couple of months, no halo, no lifting. You need to change the S Pen tip to the gray one. Not as smooth as glass has very good fingerprint resistance. I had the iCarez glass & it was a fingerprint/dust magnet to the point I had to remove it.
How is the clarity with the hdx? I noticed a few users saying clarity is reduced like you rainbow/pixely effect. Also that the spen leaves marks?
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How is the clarity with the hdx? I noticed a few users saying clarity is reduced like you rainbow/pixely effect. Also that the spen leaves marks?
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I guess if you pressed the S Pen hard enough you could mark the hdx but I've not had that problem. Reason you change the tip to the grey one is it glides much better on the hdx. Screen clarity to me is every bit as good as it was with the iCarez glass. I also used the iCarez film before their glass one and that was terrible screen clarity, the hdx is a night & day difference between a film plastic protector. Keep in mind anything less than 9h tempered glass is going to be a compromise. For me the no halo/no lifted edges and the fact that I'm tired of trying to find a glass protector makes the hdx a good compromise.
I also think the clarity is fine on the hdx. I grew tired of going through glass protectors that all had the halo effect too.
I went with the hdx. Not too impressed with it. Some of the edges do not stick fully and I hear some squeaks as I glide my finger across the screen. I also notice a mild rainbowy/pixely effect on white backgrounds.
Excuse my ignorance, just out of curiousity is there a reason you (anyone here) would choose a plastic protector over glass?
In my experience plastic is such a pain always had to have my lady partner apply my plastic ones I would always get those bubbles.. never got them since I moved to glass, and it's so much easier to apply.. just put it on and watch the air run out the sides
Extremely cheap on eBay even though I get the best buy discount. Even got the explosion proof glass so it will be safe if my phone explodes!
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Excuse my ignorance, just out of curiousity is there a reason you (anyone here) would choose a plastic protector over glass?
In my experience plastic is such a pain always had to have my lady partner apply my plastic ones I would always get those bubbles.. never got them since I moved to glass, and it's so much easier to apply.. just put it on and watch the air run out the sides
Extremely cheap on eBay even though I get the best buy discount. Even got the explosion proof glass so it will be safe if my phone explodes!
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I would've loved to chosen a glass protector, but from what I've seen most get halos. Some are lucky and do not get them. Also they are priced a lot higher. Which glass are you using?
Hi i received today my screen protector that I ordered on aliexpress
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2pcs...rotector-Full-Body-Explosion/32471481594.html
really nice fit, front and back, edges are nicely rounded.
I noticed that touch is a bit less sensitive
I've got a similar one but haven't noticed any reduction in sensitivity but it was fairly easy to apply and with a 0.33 screen protector like you say the egdes become really nice, almost like Sony designed the phone with that in mind
I went with a .3mm tempered glass protector too. Similar good fit, but I too have noticed a distinct reduction in senstivity. Guess I might have to change back to a more standard protector.
I've got this one and like I've said, no noticeable sensitivity reduction.
Not sure if the picture gives any guidance since most seem to be the same package (but mine was front only) just different paper covers. Also love the fact that it got a typo on compact (compzct) ^^ Chinese high-end :good: The stickers and wipe packages where more or less identical to the ones that was shown on the site for the first post.
I washed my screen with water and soap to remove grease more effectively, then did the normal steps for applying the glass.
I got this, which I had on the Z3C as well and it's perfect.:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/CaseBase%C2%AE-COMPACT-Premium-Tempered-Protector/dp/B0158PWRFM/ref=pd_cp_23_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0GB0XHJV1NXMR6DV8DD9
I bought a similar Chinese screen protector, but it's way too small. Is there a tempered glass protector that fits perfectly?
Me these
http://www.amazon.it/gp/product/B015UHVPH4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00
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I bought a similar Chinese screen protector, but it's way too small. Is there a tempered glass protector that fits perfectly?
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The one I got fits almost perfect, maybe 0.5 mm "gap" around the screen but since the egde is above the normal screen the phone feels more or less completely smooth. How small is your screen compared to the phone?
My tempered protector fits well but it feels like it's a little less responsive.
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I orderd mine from ebay for 2 euro and its awesome. Dont have any problems with responsiveness but you people that have that problem can try to turn on the handglove mode in dislplay settings so it responds more.
I've never used a tempered glass protector. (Usually use a SGP protector)
Do most of these use an adhesive to bond to the screen? Does it prevent clean removal?
I put this in this morning and it works great: http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/olixar-sony-xperia-z5-compact-tempered-glass-screen-protector-p55394.htm
I'm considering this one by PThink Seems to have alot of good reviews. I'm not sure how well it really works
Just added a Taggshield Tempered Glass 9H Film to my Compact. Fits nice, as mentioned before, almost as if Sony set the glass lower for this to be added. Easy to install, no glue etc.
I wonder how long it will last on, as static holds it on, hoping it will protect the glass from scratchs. Time will tell
I bought this one http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ultr...ctor-Film-for-Sony-Xperia-Z5/32475934373.html
0.2mm thin, easy to apply
Aliexpress... tempered glass. Cheap but long time to deliver
I have used Orzly Tempered Glass Screen Protector on both my Z5C and Z3C
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0158V7WNI
I'm specifically looking for a protector that has no camera/sensor cutouts - bought one that the picture had none, but it has them (and they're horribly misaligned).
If anyone can link one they have that is cut-out-less I'd be very grateful.
Ultimate Shield?
I have one and this not have cut-outs...
Just to give you guys an update. I bought my glass screen protector a few weeks ago. So easy to install. Dropped my phone from a height of about 5ft onto a sharp edge of metal and then onto concrete. I have a silicon case too. Smashed the screen protector and got a nice dent on the side of my phone but otherwise it's perfect. Any other protector would have allowed my screen to break. Well impressed and new one arriving in a day or two.
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I am really enjoying using my new Note 4 but an issue I've found is some screen protectors seem to almost reduce the resolution/brightness of the display.
So I thought rather than wasting my money, check if there was any screen protector which everyone agreed was either the best or one of the best.
My priority is:
absolute transparency
screen protection
slimness
I've heard alot of good things about the spigen screen protectors, as below
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SPIGEN-LC...231319?hash=item27eb596e97:g:mokAAOSw7NNUDb-M
What does everyone else think?
There's a thread on this topic. Here, it might help http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2878038
It was the intelliGLASS edge to edge screen protector until I realized that it was picking up a lot of smudges (Easier than most generic ones) and it's a bit too close to the edge to allow for TPU cases. I just went with one off eBay. Has haloing but I have the white note 4, making it almost impossible to see.
tempered glass is the way to go, normal plastic screen protectors vary to heavily in quality and are prone to scratches and discoloration. I'd honestly pick up a decent tempered glass screen protector of ebay. although I've been using mine without a screen protector for a while and it's held up fine. in saying that i just ordered a nuglas tempered screen protector last night of ebay for 8 bucks.
I'm a big fan of Illumishield: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Screen Protector with Lifetime Replacement Warranty - Japanese Ultra Clear HD Film with Anti-Bubble and Anti-Fingerprint - High Quality (Invisible) LCD Shield - [3-Pack]
I find them to be completely clear with a good feel. I forget they are on the phone. For the most part they are resistant to fingerprints, fit perfectly and are very durable. One usually lasts me the life of the phone. Priced well also.
The best part is that they are really bubble free if applied in a dust free environment (steamy bathroom). I use the hinge method to pre-position the protector so I only have to put it on once.
Good product.
tempered glass prot.