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Check this http://www.amazon.com/Three-Screen-Guards-Protectors-Google/dp/B0036T0PNO/ref=pd_sim_e_1
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So one of the members purchased this and was humble enough to write about it.. thanks andythefan
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I bought the Boxwave anti-glare protector a few months ago and was largely dissatisfied with the way it made the screen look and have since then preferred not having a protector on as well as how expensive it was.
I just received these in the mail and applied it in a few seconds. I was a bit worried when I read that it was normal for these protectors to get scratches themselves, but I was glad I bought these for so cheap.
For me the saying, "you get what you pay for" has always applied when I buy things online, but these are already making an exception.
Short Review:
As soon as I opened the package it seemed like I got a lot more than I for as it includes clear instructions, a small cloth, an applicator and a three layer protector.
Application:
Applying the protector is snap! It virtually applied itself and bubble were an absolute minimum, if any are caught a few swipes of the applicator card took care of them. Amazingly enough I had a lot less bubbles than on my Boxwave protector.
Appearance:
It's as advertised, 100% and virtually invisible. It also minimizes the appearance of smudges and prints, but there are still there.
Feel:
It takes a few seconds to get used to, but after that you can't even tell it's there. Granted it doesn't have the smooth plastic feel that others have, and is more of the glass that is on a stock Nexus, there's less friction on the screen and swiping a slightly easier.
Price:
For a penny for all three (not including shipping), these can't be beat! I'd happily buy these for more that advertised.
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faraz1992 said:
Check this http://www.amazon.com/Three-Screen-Guards-Protectors-Google/dp/B0036T0PNO/ref=pd_sim_e_1
Whats the catch in this deal?
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They make their money back on shipping.
I bought something similar off Ebay for the same price.. no catch and it was free shipping... from China.
i bought my x3 off ebay for 1.02$ free shipping fit perfect, not a single bubble, people ask if its even on there
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I bought something similar off Ebay for the same price.. no catch and it was free shipping... from China.
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Free shipping from china included in $0.01 ???
EkostonS said:
i bought my x3 off ebay for 1.02$ free shipping fit perfect, not a single bubble, people ask if its even on there
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Does it affect the touch sensitivity??
the "catch" is shipping price.
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Does it affect the touch sensitivity??
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not a single bit. i have 0 problems, even keyboard and everything.
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not a single bit. i have 0 problems, even keyboard and everything.
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Sounds good, do you have a link?
I bought the Boxwave anti-glare protector a few months ago and was largely dissatisfied with the way it made the screen look and have since then preferred not having a protector on as well as how expensive it was.
I just received these in the mail and applied it in a few seconds. I was a bit worried when I read that it was normal for these protectors to get scratches themselves, but I was glad I bought these for so cheap.
For me the saying, "you get what you pay for" has always applied when I buy things online, but these are already making an exception.
Short Review:
As soon as I opened the package it seemed like I got a lot more than I for as it includes clear instructions, a small cloth, an applicator and a three layer protector.
Application:
Applying the protector is snap! It virtually applied itself and bubble were an absolute minimum, if any are caught a few swipes of the applicator card took care of them. Amazingly enough I had a lot less bubbles than on my Boxwave protector.
Appearance:
It's as advertised, 100% and virtually invisible. It also minimizes the appearance of smudges and prints, but there are still there.
Feel:
It takes a few seconds to get used to, but after that you can't even tell it's there. Granted it doesn't have the smooth plastic feel that others have, and is more of the glass that is on a stock Nexus, there's less friction on the screen and swiping a slightly easier.
Price:
For a penny for all three (not including shipping), these can't be beat! I'd happily buy these for more that advertised.
I had a previously typed review for this that went into a lot of depth but I lost it accidentally. I was thinking about doing the same thing again but I figure it isn't worth it. Instead I'll give this brief review.
The screen protector(s) are shipped in a regular envelope with only a receipt (no instructions, spray bottle or microfiber cloth). The receipt guides you to a URL for installation instructions which are in the form of a youtube video.
Anyway, long story short I put the SP on my GF's Bold 9700 first (as she doesn't really care about the look and feel of it). The end result was absolutely pathetic. I was able to get out the large air bubbles but there are mini air bubbles everywhere which will not come out no matter what I do. The texture is absolutely awful. It has an orange peel texture and it's rather rubbery so I would definitely not recommend it for a touch screen phone. The material is somewhat elastic and will bounce back to a certain degree, although there are numerous spots where something has pressed against the screen and the dents are still clearly visible.
On the up side I got plenty of material to cut a home button protector out of.
Conclusion:
Protection [5/10]
It's quite a durable material but the pieces were not even cut correctly to size.
Feel [3/10]
Feels like garbage as described above.
Look [3/10]
Looks like garbage. You can see the orange peel texture and the material isn't very clear.
If it weren't for it being "free" I definitely wouldn't have gotten it. I figure since it was free you couldn't really go wrong, but in this case it still probably wasn't worth it. (I say "free" because they charge you a lot more than it takes to ship the product so you are paying for the product to some degree)
Protection [5/10]
It's quite a durable material but the pieces were not even cut correctly to size.
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I smell a contradictory biased assessment here.
I agree the back doesn't cover enough, and the front is useless for us, but the feel and protection don't deserve 5 and 3.
I can believe this review - I have used Invisible Shield in the past (the original "helicopter blade protector" product, now called Zagg.
I can't comment on the fit for the Galaxy, but this product leaves an unsightly wrinkly finish, not the mirror-quality reflection we'd expect/like. it's actually good for the underside, since the phone won't slide on smooth surfaces, but it's a definite no for the front of the phone.
Fitting these things are a nightmare, I have a feeling the wrinkles may be down to using more liquid than strictly necessary - but just try & use less!!! You will end up with that grippy plastic stuck at odd angles, and you'll then need to pull it off, deforming the protection.
The feeling is sticky, your finger will drag, not glide, across the screen - as well as a matt/orange peel finish.
I would say the ideal configuration would be a crystal clear or oleophobic screen protector, plus a silicone body - or for that matter a Gelaskins back.
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I smell a contradictory biased assessment here.
I agree the back doesn't cover enough, and the front is useless for us, but the feel and protection don't deserve 5 and 3.
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Maybe the title is misleading. The product is for full body protection which is why I gave it a 5. The protection is quite horrible, in fact I thought 5 was quite generous. 5 is a good rating for the SP alone though.
As for the feel I find the rating quite justified as I've rated the SGP Ultra Crystal Clear SP as well and gave it a 7 and the Stealth Guards SP does not even compare to the SGP one. The SGP one feels quite smooth (very close to glass) and the look is impeccable. The Stealth Guards SP on the other hand feels awful, isn't nearly as clear, it's a pain in the a$$ to put on and is prone to "dents".
I just ordered one. I think I'll use only the back, though.
nice review man, well done
Sorry if you were expecting something great for $2. I think you're mistaken.
At best the back cover is for extra scratch protection if you don't use a case. At worst it's something you should make a personal assessment on and not put it on.
I just use the back, but I even have a thin case on it anyway. The front of mine I have a cheap ebay screen cover which works fine.
Although these Stealth say it's a front screen cover, if you look at the material you should be able to figure out it would be no good on the screen.
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Sorry if you were expecting something great for $2. I think you're mistaken.
At best the back cover is for extra scratch protection if you don't use a case. At worst it's something you should make a personal assessment on and not put it on.
I just use the back, but I even have a thin case on it anyway. The front of mine I have a cheap ebay screen cover which works fine.
Although these Stealth say it's a front screen cover, if you look at the material you should be able to figure out it would be no good on the screen.
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Thanks for your comment but your accusations aren't exactly warranted. You must not have read my review as I clearly said:
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If it weren't for it being "free" I definitely wouldn't have gotten it. I figure since it was free you couldn't really go wrong, but in this case it still probably wasn't worth it. (I say "free" because they charge you a lot more than it takes to ship the product so you are paying for the product to some degree)
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The reason I got the SP was because it was free and because I wanted to get one for my GF's 9700. Since I was getting one for my GF I figured I might as well get some material for my phone as well since it is "free". I've since used the material to make protectors for the home button and what not. I wouldn't dare put it on my screen as I already have an SGP Ultra Crystal Clear, + I have Realooks in the mail.
Thanks for the review
SGS has allready gorilla glass screen protector
i think it's okay to get a screen protector but i prefer nothing.
about 1.5 months allready in use and no scratches on the screen
I had one of these Stealth Guards on my HTC Legend and thought it was great. It didn't stay adhered for long before the edges started to peel though. I would just cut the peeling part off with an xacto knife to slow the progress, which worked okay but looked like crap. I won't be getting one for my SGS but do think it was worth the price (free).
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Hey fellas,
I used to post my reviews over on the Galaxy S3 forums (and the Galaxy Nexus, S2 and Nexus S forums before that), but since I've recently gotten my Nexus 4, I decided to start my coverage as soon as possible. As most of you know, brand name cases are still hard to find but should be released in the next few weeks. I decided to pick up a temporary case in the TPU S-Case and wanted to share my thoughts. This is a simple TPU case that offers contrasting matte and glossy portions to create a cool design.
The case offers a moderate amount of protection without adding too much bulk and is extremely affordable at only 5$! I'm happy to take a look at any cases you'd like me to, so feel free to recommend anything! I will be posting a ton more content on the channel. Check out the full review of the S-Case below and let me know what you think:
I remember your vids from the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus forums. Nice to see you covering accessories for the N4 as well
as for the case, I'm tempted to order one because of the cheap price tag to hold me over until the Rearth slim gets here but then again it might arrive the same time as my N4
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I remember your vids from the Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus forums. Nice to see you covering accessories for the N4 as well
as for the case, I'm tempted to order one because of the cheap price tag to hold me over until the Rearth slim gets here but then again it might arrive the same time as my N4
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Thanks man! Rearth cases ship on the 30th, so you'd only have this one for a few days. I'm really excited to get the Slim case though, looks terrific and Rearth has yet to disappoint me!
I had one of these for my nexus S and threw it away in the same day.
This is just a piece of rubber bulky trash..
My case came in yesterday from kaycase. I got it for .99 cents!!!
There were several brands selling these on Amazon for various prices. It's hard to pick when there are almost no reviews, because no one has their phone. o.o I ended up buying one from "YESOO" (best name ever) that, for ~$6, came with a stylus too. Sure, why not? I like that they are providing clear options, to keep the N4 sparkle effect, but it's sad that basically no one is making a fully clear case yet. It's all the S design. (Normally that'd be great, but the N4 doesn't need window dressing. ) The Rearth ones look really nice too (very Feather-like) but no clear ones.
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There were several brands selling these on Amazon for various prices. It's hard to pick when there are almost no reviews, because no one has their phone. o.o I ended up buying one from "YESOO" (best name ever) that, for ~$6, came with a stylus too. Sure, why not? I like that they are providing clear options, to keep the N4 sparkle effect, but it's sad that basically no one is making a fully clear case yet. It's all the S design. (Normally that'd be great, but the N4 doesn't need window dressing. ) The Rearth ones look really nice too (very Feather-like) but no clear ones.
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Yeah, I'm on the lookout for a case that shows off the back too! Rearth is sending me their cases out late this week/early next so I should have videos up on those soon. They always make good quality products in my opinion!
I don't think we will be able to get a clear gel case because it would look like it had water under the case like the clear part ot the clear and frosted S case.
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My case came in yesterday from kaycase. I got it for .99 cents!!!
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How did you get it for only .99? It's 9.99 listed now? Curious. thanks.
I actually have this case for my HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G). It's been a very durable case that has protected my phone very well (from 8-10 foot drops from a ladder). I'm a construction worker, and this case has outlasted more expensive models from Trident Case. There is one thing I would like to point out to anyone that is thinking of picking this case up. As a construction worker, I'm not always in the cleanest of environments. This case will allow dirt, dust, and sand to collect between the case and the back of the phone. The metal back of the Glacier is very ugly to look at now because of this. As anyone who has looked into Gorilla Glass 2 knows, sand is it's enemy. This is true of all materials though, dirt and sand will wreck havoc on anything. Just a heads up to anyone that's "hard" on their device. Otherwise, I have no complaints, especially the fall protection this case has proven.
I drop my phone a lot.
I ordered one of these from ebay, the clear and frost one for $5 as well. On amazon a lot of the cases were around $10.
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I actually have this case for my HTC Glacier (MyTouch 4G). It's been a very durable case that has protected my phone very well (from 8-10 foot drops from a ladder). I'm a construction worker, and this case has outlasted more expensive models from Trident Case. There is one thing I would like to point out to anyone that is thinking of picking this case up. As a construction worker, I'm not always in the cleanest of environments. This case will allow dirt, dust, and sand to collect between the case and the back of the phone. The metal back of the Glacier is very ugly to look at now because of this. As anyone who has looked into Gorilla Glass 2 knows, sand is it's enemy. This is true of all materials though, dirt and sand will wreck havoc on anything. Just a heads up to anyone that's "hard" on their device. Otherwise, I have no complaints, especially the fall protection this case has proven.
I drop my phone a lot.
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I wonder if one of those front-and-back screen protectors would help with that? I've noticed that with other TPU cases I've had too. (For whatever reason, my Feather on my Nexus S hasn't gathered dirt. It's nice.)
Something else that's kind of concerned me with the N4's dual glass, and a TPU case, is accidental side-crushing. Like if you put it in a pocket and then accidentally run into the corner of something. The hard cases are nice for that... aaahh! Choices! :silly: The TPU was cheap so it'll give me some peace of mind until there's more selection, at least.
So many questions!
Ploone said:
The case offers a moderate amount of protection without adding too much bulk [/YOUTUBE]
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How much bulk? What are the external dimensions of this case?
Do you use a screen protector? If yes, is the case covering it? touching it? pushing against it?
Thank you for your review!
Sinocelt said:
How much bulk? What are the external dimensions of this case?
Do you use a screen protector? If yes, is the case covering it? touching it? pushing against it?
Thank you for your review!
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Hey, I'm the guy that owns this case on his MyTouch 4G. Since your inquiry doesn't have a response, I'll tell you about the version I have. It's the thinnest, sleekest case I have seen for a phone that isn't a skin layer. It actually wraps around the phone, creating a lip for the front of the phone. This is great if the phone ever winds up face down, as it keeps the screen from coming in contact with the surface the phone is lying on.
I would say the case is about 1/32nd of an inch thick, adding a total of maybe a 16th of an inch to the width of the phone (sorry if this isn't helpful, I live in the US and my job consists of a lot of measurements in inches). The sides of the case have a raised diamond plate pattern to it that helps immensely with keeping your grip on the device.
With the case wrapping around the bevels of the screen, I have found that it will push on any full screen protectors I have installed. You can easily wrap the case around the screen protectors to prevent this, but I store my phone in my pocket, so when I reach in there to pull it out, I tend to grip the case which causes it to bend just enough to slip back and push the screen protector again. This of course causes the protector to bow and collect dust. If you can keep the case's edge on the screen protector, I wouldn't see this being an issue, but it is something I have experienced.
As stated, this is my opinion on the version for the MyTouch 4G, though the design seems nearly identical, with the buttons in different places. I hope it's helpful, and perhaps you'll get some information from someone with the Nexus 4 version. I'm hoping to find a durable case for my Nexus 4. With that full glass body, I don't want to hide it, but as stated previously, I'm a construction worker and need to protect it.
$2.30 on dealextreme
I found the standard S-case for $2.30 on dealextreme. I can't post the links because I'm a new member but you can find it if you look it up on their website. Probably cheaper than anywhere else, if you don't mind the shipping times.
I bought one of the ones from Amazon, mainly cause I had a $20 gift card from buying Halo 4 during Black Friday, and so I could use Prime Shipping. Here's the video overview I put together:
Note: I bought this one http://amzn.to/11PmX90 and the photos show the logo on the bottom of the back - this logo is not there on the actual product.
It's really nice. I'd rather have an Otterbox, but this works in the meantime.
where are these on Amazon under 5 bucks. i refuse to pay $10 for a rubber cut out
Lockeskidney said:
where are these on Amazon under 5 bucks. i refuse to pay $10 for a rubber cut out
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I believe Ebay is where they're finding them for $5. You also end up with longer shipping times, etc. Pretty sure it's the same case at the end of the day.
Ploone said:
Hey fellas,
I used to post my reviews over on the Galaxy S3 forums (and the Galaxy Nexus, S2 and Nexus S forums before that), but since I've recently gotten my Nexus 4, I decided to start my coverage as soon as possible. As most of you know, brand name cases are still hard to find but should be released in the next few weeks. I decided to pick up a temporary case in the TPU S-Case and wanted to share my thoughts. This is a simple TPU case that offers contrasting matte and glossy portions to create a cool design.
The case offers a moderate amount of protection without adding too much bulk and is extremely affordable at only 5$! I'm happy to take a look at any cases you'd like me to, so feel free to recommend anything! I will be posting a ton more content on the channel. Check out the full review of the S-Case below and let me know what you think:
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Thanx mate
This is the one I bought. That's my review (Meg), actually.
http://www.amazon.com/Flexible-Google-Exclusive-Aluminum-Silicone/dp/B00AAJ8LZW/
Hmm.. it seems to be up to $8. Still, $8 with free shipping isn't terrible.
Found these Halo HD screen protectors on Amazon. Come with 3 to a pack and only $5.95. Installation is a snap, and they feel very similar to glass. Very smooth, not tacky and no fingernail indentions. As with all of these dry protecors, they do not cover the entire screen due to the rounded edges, but they do have the cutouts for the FFC and sensors.
http://www.amazon.com/Halo-Screen-P...8&qid=1359990165&sr=1-2&keywords=Nexus+4+Halo
Forgot to mention that they also send you another pack of protectors for free just for submitting a review anywhere on the web.
So a lot of these amazon reviews are just there to get a second pack?
Not saying that the product isn't any good, but it still makes me suspicious concerning how much you can trust those reviews.
I have a pack of these. They seem ok and you sure can't beat the price. For this price if I get any scratches or edge lifting I have no problem installing a new one.
Agreed, but to be honest, the instructions do not require a positive review. And furthermore, the insert within the packaging said I have been "chosen" to receive a free pack which leads me to believe that the offer is provided randomly.
All things aside, I have been very happy with my purchase. Even without the free offer, I still got 3 screen protectors for ~$6.00.
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Agreed, but to be honest, the instructions do not require a positive review.
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Of course they don't.. but as the person doing the review, you would still think that a positive review is more likely to get you a second set.
I get that positive reviews are extremely important, I just think that incentivizing them in this way is less than ideal.
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Of course they don't.. but as the person doing the review, you would still think that a positive review is more likely to get you a second set.
I get that positive reviews are extremely important, I just think that incentivizing them in this way is less than ideal.
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But as I said, all that is required is a link to your review and the code listed on the package insert. If anything, they are incentivizing reviews in general and word of mouth.
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I am looking for a dry applied with oil resistant,
does this really resist oil?
(I don't want a matte tho)
Emama said:
I am looking for a dry applied with oil resistant,
does this really resist oil?
(I don't want a matte tho)
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These are gloss but they do not have an oleophobic coating.
Halo Screen Protector
I got 3 of these in the MATTE format and they are very good. I paid only 3$ for the set of 3 but since then they have increased the price to 5$. But still its a very good choice.
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Of course they don't.. but as the person doing the review, you would still think that a positive review is more likely to get you a second set.
I get that positive reviews are extremely important, I just think that incentivizing them in this way is less than ideal.
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They don't require positive reviews. I had an issue with a faulty pack a year ago and left a bad review. They sent me out a replacement for the review and even sent out an extra pack to make up for the trouble. Never even asked me to change the review.
Seem pretty honest and it seems like they just want to get the word out. If you want to see some fake reviews, go look at some other protectors on amazon where the product is all 5 stars.
How would these compare to SGP protectors?
I have the matte of this brand on my phone right now and I absolutely love it. Definitely would not have left a 5 star review if it wasn't deserved. My friend bought the clear ones and gave me the other two although I didn't need 'em, but from what I could tell from seeing and testing it out on his phone, they are of the same high quality as mine. Definitely happy with this product, I got 'em when they were only $3 including shipping though.
I just replaced my halo with SGP. SGP is really nice..... But halo is a bit better. Halo Is slimmer and wider so it looks less noticeable on the phone. Even though the SGP is not as wide, I still have a slight issue with it not wanting to seal on some corners and the edge. Nothing crazy, but again not as nice as halo.
Clarity Is about the same. I would say that the SGP is a tad bit clearer though. Not very noticeable though. SGP feels fairly awesome though. More like the glass. Halo does feel fairly similar.
SGP: tad bit clearer MAYBE, little thicker, feels great.
Halo: covers more screen, slimmer, feels great, cheaper. No lift issues.
I am going to keep my SGP on only because I paid for it band I live the way it feels, but I'll definitely be going back to the halo at some point.
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I have the matte of this brand on my phone right now and I absolutely love it. Definitely would not have left a 5 star review if it wasn't deserved. My friend bought the clear ones and gave me the other two although I didn't need 'em, but from what I could tell from seeing and testing it out on his phone, they are of the same high quality as mine. Definitely happy with this product, I got 'em when they were only $3 including shipping though.
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May I ask if the matte screen protectors are oil and finger print resistant? And is it possible to post a pic of the phone? I want to compare how much of the screen it covers versus the SGP. I am planning Oleophobic ones but if it this looks more "invisible" that the SGP's, I'd rather have this.
Thanks!
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May I ask if the matte screen protectors are oil and finger print resistant? And is it possible to post a pic of the phone? I want to compare how much of the screen it covers versus the SGP. I am planning Oleophobic ones but if it this looks more "invisible" that the SGP's, I'd rather have this.
Thanks!
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Oleophobic is clear one with layer of fingerprint-proof that will NOT affect the screen quality (as they said)
matte will always downgrade the screen quality
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I just replaced my halo with SGP. SGP is really nice..... But halo is a bit better. Halo Is slimmer and wider so it looks less noticeable on the phone. Even though the SGP is not as wide, I still have a slight issue with it not wanting to seal on some corners and the edge. Nothing crazy, but again not as nice as halo.
Clarity Is about the same. I would say that the SGP is a tad bit clearer though. Not very noticeable though. SGP feels fairly awesome though. More like the glass. Halo does feel fairly similar.
SGP: tad bit clearer MAYBE, little thicker, feels great.
Halo: covers more screen, slimmer, feels great, cheaper. No lift issues.
I am going to keep my SGP on only because I paid for it band I live the way it feels, but I'll definitely be going back to the halo at some point.
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Thanks for the comparison. I have the SGP protector on right now but I will buy these as backups.
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I've had the Halo clear protector for a couple of weeks and I've been happy with it. I'm getting good protection, a clear view of the screen behind it, no rainbow effect or anything like that. Other than in direct sunlight, I don't feel like I'm looking through a screen protector. And in sunlight, I don't know that I'd be seeing much more without the protector. It does take on fingerprints, but that's no surprise.
I found the installation to be very easy, easier than I'd expected. I got it on in seconds and worked out the air pretty effortlessly. About the fit, only a hard protector could cover the whole screen because of its curvature. This is not news to anyone reading these topics here. This protector is just a tad too wide to get a tight seal on the sides, but it comes closer top and bottom. I'm referring to tiny amounts, like 1mm. It's a non-issue to me as long as it doesn't cause the protector to peel back, which hasn't happened at all so far.
Hard to beat the price on this. I'd do it over again without a second thought. I'd considered the SGP and Martin Fields, but to get 4 protectors for this price makes this a no brainer. It's hard to imagine those protectors being that much better, if they're any better at all. And at the low price, going through a few over time is harmless, if it even comes down to that.
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I have SGP as well and I actually like these better. While both are fingerprint magnets because of the type of SP that it is, Halo feels more "glassier" if that's even a word lol, than the SGP.
Plus, at fraction of the price and you get 3 of them, it's a great deal.
So, I've had my N4 since the beginning of December and since then I've gone back and forth between the two skins. I've been using the XtremeGuard skin for about a month now. Before that I was using the Skinomi full body protector, even the sides. Both were wet applications, but the Skinomi came with its own spray bottle and applicator tools. The XtremeGuard came came in an envelope and instructions only: Basically, put drop of dishwashing soap in a small bowl of water, then dunk the skin and apply on the phone. The end result was a great fit, but.... the skin ended up being too sticky for my own taste. The price was unbelievable cheap. I just couldn't get away from the stickyness and of course the extreme orange-peel effect. But, I had already purchased a second set as a "backup" just in case I needed a set. Like I said, it was very cheap, like almost $9, shipped.
Now, the Skinomi was much more pricier, but I'm sure it was worth it. Like I said, a spray bottle, squeege, and large black felt wipe with the Skinomi logo. The front and back application was a breeze, like most front and back screen protector applications. The little trick to get the skin to stay down over the edges, or curved corners for that matter is the same: to get the curved sides and corners to stick down you have to wait a few minutes for the skin that is going to touch the screen/phone to dry up a bit. It needs to become sticky in order to stay down. I wait another minute or two and keep trying to keep the edges down. Eventually the skin stays down on the curved edges. For the front skin, I lined up the top perfectly, and the bottom is a little over 1 mm from completely covering the front. The back is even a better fit, less than 1 mm missing from all four edges. Really great coverage. Now the sides, eh, it's a ***** to get the curved corners. The pieces are long to apply and keep slipping. Eventually I got the corners to stay down, but over time from using the phone the corners would start to come up and then collect lint. I think I've given up on protecting the sides and corners that I just ordered the stock bumper and will use that to protect the edges before they get more dinged. Now that it's been 24 hours, WOW! I am very impressed. I can barely feel that there is a skin on top. Yes, it feels a little stick, but I have to put emphasis on "little". It's nowhere near sticky as the Xtreme. And the finish! WOW! The only problem is my oily fingers. I guess that's what the skinomi wipe is for?
That just my 2 cents. oh, btw, the Skinomi was very very little orange-peel look, and it's almost like a mirror. The best skin I've ever used so far (Xtreme, Skinomi, and Zagg).
Had an extreme guard on my s3, didn't like it just like you mentioned, it felt "sticky".... But it is very durable. Also don't like the wet application.
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I personally thought xtreme guard was garbage. There's a night and day quality difference between skinomi and xtreme guard. You really do get what you pay for here. You can even see it in the packaging.
kcbboy said:
I personally thought xtreme guard was garbage. There's a night and day quality difference between skinomi and xtreme guard. You really do get what you pay for here. You can even see it in the packaging.
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I didn't know. Please forgive me. I didn't know. I was lured in by the cheap price, but I've seen the light!
Just ordered the skinomi one.. I also debated to order XtremeGuard but saw the reviews weren't so good.
I'm going to try and take a different approach and try to let the sides heal and for all the bubbling and haze to subside, then I will put my bumper on, hopefully that should eliminate the issue of the edges raising up?
I bought a Skintomi way back for my Galaxy Nexus just randomly because I was having so much trouble sorting out which brand was worth anything from all the conflicting reviews, and boy am I glad I did. It is still awesome. I liked it so much I ordered the full body model for my Nexus 4. I got a great deal from a guy on ebay, I think the front cover model was like 8 bucks and the full body Nexus 4 model was less than 17.
I have to agree with the stickiness of wet applied screen protectors.
I've only used xtremeguard for for my N4 cuz I didn't really see a need to buy another/ different screen protector afterwards, so can't say anything about the others. For the first couple of days after application (like a week or so), it was almost impossible to push your thumb across the screen (dragging thumb across the screen fared a little better). After a while however it became significantly easier to use the touchscreen because the oil on my finger started to make the screen more slippery, but no where near the slipperiness of a dry install. I can easily swipe on the default keyboard but it could be better.
Right now I'm contemplating whether to spray some dust repellent on the screen protector; playing air hockey on the kitchen table is a breeze after spraying some.
Just my $0.02
N4 skinomi are hit and miss. The sides do not stick very well and lift up easy. The solutions tends to leave large bubble markings between the screen and the skin. After a month, the skin has lots of scar indentations, like worms or ants traveling in sand leaving trails. Much like those you create when pressing down too hard when applying the skin with the squeegee. Any cover or case that touches the top will lift push or cause the skin to bubble.
I've use skinomi on several devices, first one that's not "good". Same results on 3 replacements. Gonna try another brand.
I've used xtremeguard on other devices and they've worked well too. Loved it on my s3 . After some cure time it's not as sticky as when applied. But black specs in envelope and lately the material of the skin has changed. So it's quality has been randomly lacking.
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masterchung89 said:
Right now I'm contemplating whether to spray some dust repellent on the screen protector; playing air hockey on the kitchen table is a breeze after spraying some.
Just my $0.02
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Anti static spray? Wonder how that will affect the touch screen.
Do people really care this much about screen protector brands? I bought one generic one from eBay and it does all I want it to: keep my screen clean.
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1031Vulcan said:
Do people really care this much about screen protector brands? I bought one generic one from eBay and it does all I want it to: keep my screen clean.
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No, brand should not matter, but quality does. There is a list of personal requirements that I have and Skinomi (so far) meets those requirements, whereas others do not. That's not to say a cheaper cost product is better or as good. I have yet to try Zagg for my N4, but I have used the Zagg HD in the past. I want to try out BSE see how well that works.
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Do people really care this much about screen protector brands? I bought one generic one from eBay and it does all I want it to: keep my screen clean.
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Yeah of course we do. Different brands make a huge difference. Spend the 8 bucks on a Skintomi from ebay and try it for a few weeks and you'll see what we mean.
I ordered some skins from xtreme guard, the lower prices got me too, shipping to canada was around $3 which is awesome . Still waiting to get them so I have no reviews yet. Used BSE before, I think they are great, but getting so expensive. now buying for a 3rd phone (waiting for 2nd rma).
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