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Spigen [SGP] Screen Protectors

There are two types for $13.99/ea. Both screen protectors are dry installs.
You can choose between front and back protection or just front protection.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/google/nexus-4.html
If I didn't just order from BSE, I'd be all over these. I'll probably get one eventually though.

I will get a bse. It will be here soon after the phone. I will keep the back on and replace the screen protector with sgp
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Try amazon.com and it seems to be in stock 11/13/12
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00A292TDK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

Should I go with the Ultra Fine or the Ultra Crystal?
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Nice. I'm waiting for their bumper cases. If they don't come out before Dec, I'd have to buy them in China. Surprisingly, it's not cheap over there, which means I'm paying more.

FatalityBoyZahy said:
Should I go with the Ultra Fine or the Ultra Crystal?
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That's your call. I tried a Ultra Fine on my One X but because it didn't totally cover the screen I didn't like it. It was too visible, you could instantly tell I had a screen protector on it. I haven't tried UC, but I'm wary of it because I hate finger prints. I may just try UF again and hope that it fits better on the N4 than it did on the One X.

ann i will stay with non screen protector for now, i think that gg 2 will do the work for me wint no screen protector

Almost preordered one but unsure now due to the curved glass of Nexus 4. From the other screen protector thread, Spigen offers Galaxy S3 screen protectors for curved glass. Not sure if it makes a difference or if the preorder ones for Nexus 4 fit already.
Sent an email to Spigen..

trailblazerz11 said:
Almost preordered one but unsure now due to the curved glass of Nexus 4. From the other screen protector thread, Spigen offers Galaxy S3 screen protectors for curved glass. Not sure if it makes a difference or if the preorder ones for Nexus 4 fit already.
Sent an email to Spigen..
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Just pre-ordered the UC screen protector. Not a fan of the anti-glare stuff. I find it makes the screen not as nice afterwards and crystal keeps it awesome.

Someone email them about the back!
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
Should I go with the Ultra Fine or the Ultra Crystal?
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I personally like the Ultra Fine over the Ultra Crystal. Fairs much better under direct sunlight imo

Grrrrrr.....I wish they would have included a back glass protector as well.....

As previously mentioned, we need back protection too. It would be awesome if they release their GLAS-series protectors for the Nexus 4, they're made out of glass

If it follows suit like the SGP for the One X or S3, you need to get a wet application or Curved Cystal to cover the entire screen due to the curved/rounded edges. If you look at the "Screen Protector Type" on the SGP page it does show it as covering just the viewable screen not edge-to-edge and it's noted as "screen protector type".
I use the Ultra Oleophobic on my One X's and it covers just the viewable screen area, so you don't notice it really with the screen on but do when it's off. Since it's not edge-to-edge then you run the risk of scratches outside the screen protector area.
Read the description for the "Curved Crystal" for the S3 and it notes that it is "full display coverage": http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...creen-protector-steinheil-curved-crystal.html . I use the CC on my S3 and it is excellent and really is about as close as edge-to-edge coverage as you could ask for. Almost invisible and feels almost as good as a naked screen.
I prefer the "Crystal" versions as they feel more like glass and are remarkably clear.

Not a fan of this expensive and easily scratched protectors.
Bought an ultra oleophobic one for my Sony Xperia S. Scratched in one week.
According to sgp, the ultra oleophobic one is actually hard to scratch.
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I bought some $6 screen protectors off eBay for $7.00... I'll just wait to see some reviews on which protector I should actually invest in.

FatalityBoyZahy said:
I bought some $6 screen protectors off eBay for $7.00... I'll just wait to see some reviews on which protector I should actually invest in.
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I'm more inclined to get a pouch. Without LCD protector.
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richteralan said:
I'm more inclined to get a pouch. Without LCD protector.
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You'll still need to watch out for dust! I'm thinking about going pouch + screen protector. This phone is too attractive for a case, and I never drop my devices.

That's what I'm doing, pouch + screen protector. I'm worried not about my keyes scratching the screen, but sand. Sand is the killer for screens like the Nexus 4.
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i emailed spigen about a back protector and a curved screen protector for the nexus 4.
everyone email them about it!!!!
curved crystal + crystal back = WIN!
i'm still debating bumper or just a wet skin for the edges of the phone.
i'm hoping the bumper is VERY minimalistic.

Best screen protector?

Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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Wolfrey said:
Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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I got an ExtremeGuard front and back and while application for me was hard (I suck at putting these on) it has a great feel. Very smooth and not tacky.

I like the xgear fantom 4. I have one preordered it should ship in a few days. Made of glass so it shouldn't have the plastic feel.
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roy.walker777 said:
I got an ExtremeGuard front and back and while application for me was hard (I suck at putting these on) it has a great feel. Very smooth and not tacky.
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Thanks so much. Does it cover the screen OK? And is it wet or dry application?
mikelee28 said:
I like the xgear fantom 4. I have one preordered it should ship in a few days. Made of glass so it shouldn't have the plastic feel.
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Its made of glass? That's clever. Is it like ridiculously expensive?
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It's 30usd http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Love the BestSkinsEver for the Nexus 4. Wet install but incredibly smooth with almost no orange peel.
Of course the installation is everything. You can have the world's best/worst screen protector depending on how you install it.
http://www.bestskinsever.com/google-nexus-4-skin

I bought Skinomi skin...and failed too bad on the front.
For some reason, the BLACK Skinomi towel spread black particles and some of there are now between my screen and the protector
Also...is superfluous me some up and some down. Is taller than N4....
Now i bought 3 extremeguard from eBay...but i think it will be the same ****...(i hope no).
I want the "Basic and Rigid" 100% Clear, cheap cover....that i had on my S3...."Screen Guard" was called.
1 or 2 "mm" smaller than the S3 just to have a little more chance to install it without excess.

Really appreciate the responses everyone. I will try one of those out for sure
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I have xtremeguard in the front and back. The cut outs are good, but the covers are two to three millimeters too short along the width of the phone. The covers are wet application type which means that they have a bit of a rubber feel. The one thing that I don't like about this cover is that they eventually peel along the edges.
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Wolfrey said:
Hey guys,
Right now I'm using zagg but honestly I really don't like it. It feels too much like plastic and takes away from the touch screen effect. Do you guys have any really good screen premium protectors that feel more like glass?
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Most glass like are dry application, hard protectors like SGP, Clearview, realook, etc.

Bestskinsever case optimized screen protector with back protector also. IMHO
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thephantom said:
It's 30usd http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/lg/fantom-4
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Wow, this one should feel great ..
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It depends on what you are looking for. Screen protectors (good ones) will take the impact of an object and keep it from damaging the glass. I have been a fan of xo skins for a while because they self heal and are one of the few that resist sand. If you go with a glass type or acrylic, they do feel smoother, but you will begin to see scratches and scuffs that don't go away. The wet install ones also fill in existing scratches. The xo ones have the closest to glass feel, but are still the aircraft skin type without orange peel. Just depends on what features are most important to you.

floppyears said:
I have xtremeguard in the front and back. The cut outs are good, but the covers are two to three millimeters too short along the width of the phone. The covers are wet application type which means that they have a bit of a rubber feel. The one thing that I don't like about this cover is that they eventually peel along the edges.
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agreed, I bought the xtrmeguard as well and the size was spot-on, but the screen cover feels too rubber-ish (almost broke my fingers couple times trying to slide ), so I decided to change to regular screen protector; besides, I'm already used to leave my phone away from any sharp objects.

Best screen protector? Any of the SGP protectors of course :victory:

XxSilent22xX said:
Best screen protector? Any of the SGP protectors of course :victory:
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What's the difference and which ones better, the ultra crystal dual or just ultra crystal? I want the smoothest and closest feel to the one that comes with the phone..
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noodles2224 said:
What's the difference and which ones better, the ultra crystal dual or just ultra crystal? I want the smoothest and closest feel to the one that comes with the phone..
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The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.

formicae said:
The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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Perfect, thank you. I hate protectors because of that rubbery feel but if I would of known this.. Would of had the first day. :/ now I got 2 tiny hairline scratches that I have no idea where it came from. And Im always careful with these. Had my GS2 without one for 2yrs and nothing happen to its screen now this phone since Nov 20th and got these scratches that you can't really see unless you look carefully after wiping the screen :/ but thank you for your input. Will be buying one of these..
Anyone try this kind.. Says its HD wonder how the feel is..
Halo Screen Protector Film High Definition (HD) Clear (Invisible) for LG Google Nexus 4 E960 - Premium Japanese Screen Protectors
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AOK2PT0/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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formicae said:
The 'dual' part just means front and back.
I've been using an SGP on my N4 from day one (~Dec20) and it's been perfect, comparing to the one that comes with the phone is laughable. The SGP looks and feels just like the bare glass to me. It does attract face oil and fingerprints, but that beats scratches, and it's nothing a quick wipe won't solve.
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Does the spg kind come with a lifetime warranty against scratches?
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I used SGP on my Galaxy S2. It works pretty nice, feels great. My only complaints were it attracts fingerprints like crazy, and a year later my screen protector has some minor scratches on it (not really visible when the screen is on). It happens since the hardness is only 4H and stuff like sand is a lot tougher than that. But I'm just glad its only the screen protector and my actual screen.
I had the Rearth Ringbo Screen protector on my Nexus 7. They fit really nice and look great. Feels fine, though the only OCD issue I have with it is when the screen is off, the screen protector displays almost like an orange peel effect (probably anti-UV coating or something). It does a better job of reducing fingerprints but its no where as bad as the SGP ones.
If I had to pick to get one for my Nexus 4... I'm leaning towards SGP again.

Dry protector

Hi guys,
Im looking for a dry screen protector. Imcurrenly using SPIGEN but it gets scratched even with the nail...
So, Im looking for one that is similar to the SPG but more resistable.
Many thanks

rttnpig] said:
Hi guys,
Im looking for a dry screen protector. Imcurrenly using SPIGEN but it gets scratched even with the nail...
So, Im looking for one that is similar to the SPG but more resistable.
Many thanks
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Did you have the Oleophobic protector? If so, I would recommend the SGP Ultra Crystal. Feels just like glass and is VERY resistant to scratches.
You could also look into a tempered glass screen protector.

rttnpig] said:
Hi guys,
Im looking for a dry screen protector. Imcurrenly using SPIGEN but it gets scratched even with the nail...
So, Im looking for one that is similar to the SPG but more resistable.
Many thanks
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Isn't that what the screen protector is for? Lol, I'm using one that I bought at T-Mobile a couple of days a ago. Works fine!
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FatalityBoyZahy said:
Did you have the Oleophobic protector? If so, I would recommend the SGP Ultra Crystal. Feels just like glass and is VERY resistant to scratches.
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This. I've had an Ultra Crystal on my phone since the day I got it, so nearly two months, and there are no visible scratches. I'm sure if I played sunlight across it I might see a few hairlines/swirls, but it looks pristine in indoor lighting.
Did you get it directly from Spigen? I wouldn't be surprised if there were fakes out there, Spigen is a pretty recognised big player.
Also, just to make sure, when you say scratches with a nail, you mean a fingernail, right? Not a builder's nail?

I also can confirm that the ultra crystal is amazing. Best protector I've ever owned.
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Here's a cheap alternative to the spigen one. 5 bucks for a pack of 3. In using the clear ones but there is a matte version.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AOH7TB2/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8
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Thing is, i got the ultra clear but it gets scratched very fast. Any other good protector of another brand?
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rttnpig] said:
Thing is, i got the ultra clear but it gets scratched very fast. Any other good protector of another brand?
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All dry screen protectors will scratch relatively easily. They are ultimately just plastic. Consider them disposable and change them regularly. If you are looking for something more scratch resistant, try the glass screen protectors. I don't think you will find protector more scratch resistant than the gorilla glass screen.

Spigen glass slim T or TR

I have a massive question guys. I would like to buy one of these tempered glass protectors from spigen. The TR has round edges but is 0.4mm thick and the T has sharp edges but is 0.23mm. Has anyone had any experience with these and what are your thoughts?
Which one should I buy. Also the TR is 5 pounds more.
Thoughts?

absolutnick said:
I have a massive question guys. I would like to buy one of these tempered glass protectors from spigen. The TR has round edges but is 0.4mm thick and the T has sharp edges but is 0.23mm. Has anyone had any experience with these and what are your thoughts?
Which one should I buy. Also the TR is 5 pounds more.
Thoughts?
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If you are going to use your device naked definitely go with the TR. If you're going to have case on it the T should do just fine. I opted for the Glas.tr myself. I have my phone in a case at work and naked at home. You won't be disappointed with either.
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Is it because of the sharp edges that if I have no case it will be annoying? What is your experience with the TR? Is it thick?
Thanks

I owned the slim t version it's not sharp imo the perfect screen protector. It's only a tad thicker than the plastic screen protectors.
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absolutnick said:
Is it because of the sharp edges that if I have no case it will be annoying? What is your experience with the TR? Is it thick?
Thanks
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I have heard of chipping issues with the T on other devices when not used with a case. Personally I think that the TR looks better with the rounded edges as well, but again with a case you wouldnt notice a difference but for thickness.
I dont find the TR too thick at all. Air view still works flawlessly with it and it just feels amazing. Is it worth the extra money? To me it was, but for my specific use. YMMV.
I will say I reapplied it about 10 times before I got it perfect and it held up great. Like I said previously, you will not be disappointed in either of them.
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This is one of the reasons why I decided to go with another company from my tempered glass... although I do not have a lot of experience with this type of protection I do know that I want a thin glass that provides protection... I think the sharp edges will leave part of your screen on protected unlike the rounded edges
If I was you and these were my two options I would definitely go with rounded edges
I've also heard that this company does not have the best of customer service
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I'm looking for a Good screen protector

I'm using a Zagg on my Gs4 and its so so.could you ladies and gentleman recommended a good durable long lasting screen protector. Thanks...

Greg2013 said:
I'm using a Zagg on my Gs4 and its so so.could you ladies and gentleman recommended a good durable long lasting screen protector. Thanks...
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I have a S3 and I would recommend the bodyguardz pure screen protector. It's glass instead of whatever material the traditional screen protectors are made from. It has a really good feel and it's only 0.4mm thick
Only thing I can recommend is make sure your case will work with it, if you have one, and take your time applying it. They have install videos on their website and that helped. Mine appears quite durable and feels just like the screen, which is nice.

sgp?
using note 2 with sgp ultra optics screen protector and it's awesome..oil and stains can now be rubed off with my bare fingers..love it

I'm using @FOLIx. Screen protector...Very good... I'm using one from 4 months!
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