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What the pros and cons of tempered glass screen protector vs a Film screen protector?
My concern about the Tempered glass is that :
--it's adhesive is only on the bezel area and since sgs4 have smaller bezel so it might get detached easily
--Tempered Glass might scratch the glass beneath it
--If adhesive of the Tempered glass became less sticky Dust might accumulate inside
So can you tell me your experience with tempered glass screen protector? I really want to hear from someone who used this screen protector for long time and not on these reviews on youtube since they only used it on the time they review it.
And also does anyone tried using combination of Film and T.glass protectors?
i never bothered because they're so expensive and i screw up the screen anyways so the film type are more easily replaceable
ill probably end up buying 2 or 3 cases and end up using only screen protectors in most situations lol.
to me i rarely drop my phone but i have trouble keeping it out of my pocket with my keys and change, other things. ive been pretty good about it but not perfect.
First off my only problem with tempered glass on my S3 was that it messed with screen responsiveness... Now the ones for the S4 are mostly half the thickness of last years so that should help that problem a lot. The iLoome protector fort the S4 is fully clear and I assume it has adhesive over the entire surface. The sense of mind you get with glass is great. Plus the feel of glass is much better than that of other screen protectors. If you can find one that doesn't take away from screen sensitivity than i'd say it's definitely worth it if you care about your phone.
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ichilouch said:
What the pros and cons of tempered glass screen protector vs a Film screen protector?
My concern about the Tempered glass is that :
--it's adhesive is only on the bezel area and since sgs4 have smaller bezel so it might get detached easily
--Tempered Glass might scratch the glass beneath it
--If adhesive of the Tempered glass became less sticky Dust might accumulate inside
So can you tell me your experience with tempered glass screen protector? I really want to hear from someone who used this screen protector for long time and not on these reviews on youtube since they only used it on the time they review it.
And also does anyone tried using combination of Film and T.glass protectors?
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I have a "Flexible Glass Screen Protector" on my S3 that has adhesive all across the back. I have only removed it once in the couple month's that I've had it. I have not encountered any dust getting between the two pieces of glass. The adhesion has not deteriorated any either. I am very happy with it and I really am hoping I will be able to locate one for my S4. The only draw back that I have found is that the thicker protector limits the cases you can use. My favorite cover before I got the protector was the Seidio Surface case and it no longer can be used. I also like my Otterbox Defender case and I was able to "squeeze" it on after I removed the plastic protector that came on the cover. It's a tight fit, but it does work.
KeithSr said:
I have a "Flexible Glass Screen Protector" on my S3 that has adhesive all across the back. I have only removed it once in the couple month's that I've had it. I have not encountered any dust getting between the two pieces of glass. The adhesion has not deteriorated any either. I am very happy with it and I really am hoping I will be able to locate one for my S4. The only draw back that I have found is that the thicker protector limits the cases you can use. My favorite cover before I got the protector was the Seidio Surface case and it no longer can be used. I also like my Otterbox Defender case and I was able to "squeeze" it on after I removed the plastic protector that came on the cover. It's a tight fit, but it does work.
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What Brand did you use and how thick was it?
ichilouch said:
What Brand did you use and how thick was it?
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I got it from GlassZone and I believe it is 6mm, I will have to look for my old email confirmation.
KeithSr said:
I got it from GlassZone and I believe it is 6mm, I will have to look for my old email confirmation.
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It isn't 6mm thick, that would be +70% the thickness of the entire phone! lol
Maybe 0.6mm, that would still be very thick for a screen protector.
Spigen film is the way to go... $14 for two protectors and easy to install...
Just watched a review of the Spigen Glas.tR and it is also CLEAR!
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I had a glass protector on my GS3 (XGear Spectre, I think) and it worked fine - no loss of sensitivity. It did allow some tiny dust in, but it was easy to lift and wipe it out the couple of times it happened over 8 months. And the week before my S4 came in, I managed to drop the S3 on its face...the screen protector cracked, and the phone is still perfect. Looking at the Spigen one next week just because of that.
Asmodian3 said:
It isn't 6mm thick, that would be +70% the thickness of the entire phone! lol
Maybe 0.6mm, that would still be very thick for a screen protector.
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Okay, I found the ad for the flexible glass protector. I ordered it on eBay, this one is very similar even though it is for the Note 2: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...193&pid=100040&prg=1011&rk=1&sd=230950051927&
I love this screen protector and am hoping that I will be able to get one for the new S4.
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I also had the one everyone was talking about at this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1920757
But, like someone said previously, it had adhesive only on the outside edges and dust or dirt could get underneath the protector.
I ended up breaking it on the corner when I removed it to clean beneath it.
That does look like a nice one.
I bought the Spigen Slim Glass screen protector and I am 100% satisified. Zero less in screen sensitivity and it feels smooth as, well, glass
bobbydsiu said:
I bought the Spigen Slim Glass screen protector and I am 100% satisified. Zero less in screen sensitivity and it feels smooth as, well, glass
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That's awesome. Which one did you get? .TR or .T? I didn't like the one for the s3 but apparently this one is better as the adhesive is all over.
thacounty said:
That's awesome. Which one did you get? .TR or .T? I didn't like the one for the s3 but apparently this one is better as the adhesive is all over.
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I got the tr, I think its the thinner of the two. Its definitely fully adhesive, I love it.
spigen GLAS.tr for what phone?
bobbydsiu said:
I got the tr, I think its the thinner of the two. Its definitely fully adhesive, I love it.
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Spigen GLAS.t SLIM = non-rounded borders - (0.23mm) - thinner
Spigen GLAS.tR SLIM = rounded borders (0.4mm)
You're correct the t is the thinner material. Either way it feels great and installs fairly easily.
I had the glas for the s2, I LOVED(easy to clean the screen of finger oils) it, however, it attracted dust underneath the screen protector due to adhesive being only at the edges, I took it off after a couple of months. With the full adhesive, i will definitely buy again for my soon to arrive S4. Especially since I just dropped my s2 face down on the ground and broke the screen a couple weeks back (without case), the glas would serve as a shield.
so i was using a spigen glas tr slim which is 0.4mm thick and it was good but would lift up sometimes on close form fitting cases like the seidio kickstand one. so after a few months i took it off and about 2 weeks of naked screen i get my first SCRATCH! it's not huge but it's deep my fingernail gets caught on it if i run it across. it happened when i was playing tennis on clay courts and left my phone in my tennis bag i guess some sand debris got in there and voila.
so i ordered a new spigen glas nano and this thing is ridiculously thin 0.15mm i can't even tell it's on. so far no lifting up with cases and i feel much better now with this protection.
anyways just wanted to share, the gorilla glass 3 is FAR from scratchproof. get some kind of screen protector or you will regret it after your first scratch
colonels said:
so i was using a spigen glas tr slim which is 0.4mm thick and it was good but would lift up sometimes on close form fitting cases like the seidio kickstand one. so after a few months i took it off and about 2 weeks of naked screen i get my first SCRATCH! it's not huge but it's deep my fingernail gets caught on it if i run it across. it happened when i was playing tennis on clay courts and left my phone in my tennis bag i guess some sand debris got in there and voila.
so i ordered a new spigen glas nano and this thing is ridiculously thin 0.15mm i can't even tell it's on. so far no lifting up with cases and i feel much better now with this protection.
anyways just wanted to share, the gorilla glass 3 is FAR from scratchproof. get some kind of screen protector or you will regret it after your first scratch
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This is why I always think it's silly to not have a screen protector. Even if 99.9% of the time the Gorilla glass is strong enough, what about that 0.01% of the time? I also have a spigen nano and I really can't tell it's there other than the edges around the ear-piece. With screen protectors like this, there really is no reason to not throw one on just in case of the 0.01% of the time.
colonels said:
so i was using a spigen glas tr slim which is 0.4mm thick and it was good but would lift up sometimes on close form fitting cases like the seidio kickstand one. so after a few months i took it off and about 2 weeks of naked screen i get my first SCRATCH! it's not huge but it's deep my fingernail gets caught on it if i run it across. it happened when i was playing tennis on clay courts and left my phone in my tennis bag i guess some sand debris got in there and voila.
so i ordered a new spigen glas nano and this thing is ridiculously thin 0.15mm i can't even tell it's on. so far no lifting up with cases and i feel much better now with this protection.
anyways just wanted to share, the gorilla glass 3 is FAR from scratchproof. get some kind of screen protector or you will regret it after your first scratch
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Which Spigen Glas would you recommend? The tR (which I'm about to buy with the Neo Hybrid case) or the Slim Nano which is slimmer. I really want mine to be as close to naked as possible while having some protection. I'm not one to drop things and while I prefer holsters to throwing a phone in my pocket, I can at least tolerate this setup. Sorry to hear about that scratch though. No matter how small it may be, it's gotta kill because you'll always no it's there. At least you get to upgrade soon with one of this quick upgrade plans lol.
Daistaar said:
Which Spigen Glas would you recommend? The tR (which I'm about to buy with the Neo Hybrid case) or the Slim Nano which is slimmer. I really want mine to be as close to naked as possible while having some protection. I'm not one to drop things and while I prefer holsters to throwing a phone in my pocket, I can at least tolerate this setup. Sorry to hear about that scratch though. No matter how small it may be, it's gotta kill because you'll always no it's there. At least you get to upgrade soon with one of this quick upgrade plans lol.
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spigen nano for sure 0.15mm is soooo slim
colonels said:
spigen nano for sure 0.15mm is soooo slim
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Ordered the Red Neo Hybrid and an extra Satin Silver bumper as well as the Glas nano .15 screen protector on Amazon Thanks to your info. It's pretty cool since Amazon is selling the Neo Hybrid for 15 bucks (except the Satin Silver which is 20) and I got free 2-day shipping. Love the guys at XDA. Thanks Colonel!
Hey guys, ive never bought a tempered glass screen protector, and im wondering how case friendly they are? Im due for my upgrade on monday so id like to get one on order as long as its G2G with the bodyglove dropsuit rugged series case. Thanks
hi,
I did not have any problem but the case I use is one you find in the att store. it's not a 'slim' case by any stretch its a very thickish rubbery type thing for maxiumum protection. you could probably drop kick the phone and not even phase it.
the temperd glass with the case I'm using is no problem -- both I got in the att store when upgraded. my advice if you are shopping around online is to find people who use the case you do and ask them
munoz303 said:
Hey guys, ive never bought a tempered glass screen protector, and im wondering how case friendly they are? Im due for my upgrade on monday so id like to get one on order as long as its G2G with the bodyglove dropsuit rugged series case. Thanks
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i use a Spigen Slim Armor with my glass screen protector without any problems, also, they look fantastic and feel very nice in the hand:good:
Sinchero said:
i use a Spigen Slim Armor with my glass screen protector without any problems, also, they look fantastic and feel very nice in the hand:good:
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I have 2 different versions of the Spigen and love the tempered glass I got from Luvvitt and Amazon
I have a Zagg Glass on mine and it fits fine into the Otterbox Defender.
I recommend Nillkin, the glass has beveled edges which will slide on the object that makes contact with the glass' edges and therefore prevent movement pressure. If you decided to go for another brand, I suggest you also look for beveled edges.
to be honest id say it fits most of the cases.. only bumpers might have some problems
Same here as Taz420nj, Zagg Glass and a Otterbox Defender case. I should have my Trident Kraken case this coming Tuesday. Best of both worlds as far as protection goes.
munoz303 said:
Hey guys, ive never bought a tempered glass screen protector, and im wondering how case friendly they are? Im due for my upgrade on monday so id like to get one on order as long as its G2G with the bodyglove dropsuit rugged series case. Thanks
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I have this one from Cybertech. It claims to be 0.15mm thick. It is very thin so that seems possible. It is unscathed after a month.
They are very inexpensive ($6.49 w/free shipping) so I may order 2-3 more.
It hasn't interfered with any of my cases. My daily case is a Caseology but I have a few others that I sometimes use..
Hi all,
I am interested in the Moshi Ivisor Ag screen protector for my phone. It has relatively positive reviews, but I am concerned about it fitting with my case (Verus thor). I love my case and don't want to give it up. Does anyone have/tried this specific combination and can give specific feedback on their experience? Thank you very much.
I have a Moshi iVisor (not the AG version) coming this weekend. I will hopefully be using it with a UAG case. I have read of others who have had success with this combination. I'll let you know how I get on after the weekend
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I have a Moshi iVisor (not the AG version) coming this weekend. I will hopefully be using it with a UAG case. I have read of others who have had success with this combination. I'll let you know how I get on after the weekend
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The verus thor is perfect with the moshi ivosor. I Have it. Take the phone out of the case and clean the screen. Put the phone back in the case and clean the screen once more. Then put the ivosor on. The case will line the glass protector up perfectly, so you dont have to make any adjustments on the ivosor. Im loving the ivosor and thor. Had them over 2 months each. Highly recommend the combo.
I applied my Moshi iVisor on Friday - application was very easy using the supplied suction cup, and I managed to get it on perfectly straight and square on the first attempt! Probably the easiest screen protector installation I've ever done. Having read that others had noticed the protector lifting after putting their case on, I decided to leave my phone out of the case for a day and a half, and made sure I applied pressure to all the edges so that it was firmly adhered. I don't know if this will make any difference, but I was just trying to let the adhesive 'settle' for a day or so before trying the case on.
I put the UAG case on yesterday morning (what a tight fit!), and haven't noticed any problems with the iVisor. I know others have mentioned that it lifts after a while if the case puts pressure on the edges, but my immediate impression is that it's fine. I've inspected all four edges closely and can see no signs of lifting or bowing in the middle.
The iVisor looks SO much better than any of the plastic protectors, or any of the other tempered glass protectors I've seen. The only thing I noticed was the 'dot matrix' patten in the glass, but this is only visible in bright direct sunlight, and I haven't noticed it at all in normal use. Other similar edge to edge protectors include the Momax and the Tech Armour - I have a Momax on the way from the US, but as yet can't speak of how good either of these are. (I think the Momax has adhesive under the glass, whereas the iVisor and the Tech Armour don't).
Let me know if you have any other questions
after a while, dust WILL get under the ivosor. But just pull it using the suction cup that was given in the box. Wash the ivosor edges gently with dish soap and water. I used a clean dish sponge so it doesn't come apart or dust like a paper towel would. Put it in a safe place then let it dry. If it doesn't dry it won't stick. After it's dry just reapply it.
Thanks for the replies everyone. Not sure if I was mistaken, but I could sworn that when I made this post, the ivisor ag was the one made of glass. Now on the website, it's called the ivisor glass? Anyway, skill, do you have the one that is made of glass? The verus thor case looks like it overlaps the glass slightly, I wouldn't want to buy a screen protector that lifts up from the pressure like the other poster said could possibly happen.
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Thanks for the replies everyone. Not sure if I was mistaken, but I could sworn that when I made this post, the ivisor ag was the one made of glass. Now on the website, it's called the ivisor glass? Anyway, skill, do you have the one that is made of glass? The verus thor case looks like it overlaps the glass slightly, I wouldn't want to buy a screen protector that lifts up from the pressure like the other poster said could possibly happen.
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Yes i have the ivosor glass. Mine does not overlap at all. it's perfect. If the glass isn't fitted right, it may overlap on certain side. Just pull the case back with your thumb and tuck it in. Try lining it up with the case on, like i mentioned above.
I recently just noticed an extremely thin surface scratch on my S8. I was gonna get some oleophobic coating from ebay however i heard that rain-x works too. What are your thoughts on this?