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I have a question for all of you who are using shields for our device, from your experience which one is the best?
I mean the most scratch resistant but whitout affecting the sensibility of the touch screen.
I have these 3 models in mind:
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-touch-pro-2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php - Zagg's invisible shield which is the most expensive
http://www.bodyguardz.com/content/accessories/26---2249.htm - Bodyguardz which is the same price as Zagg's but offers 2 sets
http://www.gadgetshieldz.com/att-ti...nvisible-shields-screen-protectors-skins.html - the cheapest one
May help
I am sorry but I personally have no experience with Bodyguardz what-so-ever. I have used an invisible shield on an iPhone, but it was a very short time. However, I have a GadgetShieldz installed on my Tilt 2 and had one on two of my Fuze's. I think for the price the GadgetShieldz has been a great investment, but do be warned with any of these the screen (I imagine the other two are like this) will have a "drag". With the stock screen protect your finger fluidly slides around. With the GadgetShieldz I do tend to apply more pressure because my skin drags with the surface of the shield, but my screen is still very responsive and works just as it did without. I use the Swype keyboard for my input method and once I adjust to the shield it was like normal. Using the stylus is a bit harder because you cannot simply drag it, but if you learn the right amount of pressure needed this is not an issue.
The back is still kind of slick but better than stock, and I feel less worried now setting my phone down not so scared that it will scratch up that shiny back, ya know!
At 6.99 I recommend the product! There was a 15% off code on my thread also.
Edit: Please check this thread there is a 15% and 20% code posted! Enjoy!
I know about the discount, I posted the 20% one
But the main problem is that is only made for carriers branded phones and not for the unbranded european T7373 which I have
Zagg had 50% off EVERYTHING about a week ago, but I decided I don't need the shield since it's just FRONT & BACK.
So what more did you wanted if full body coverage is not enough? If you check the photo you'll see that on the back shield it has also side protection, at least that's what I understand http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-touch-pro-2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
I saw that promotion on Zagg but from what I read the invisible shield somehow makes the tocuh screen harder to use, it tends to be more rubberish
I have not tried Bodyguardz either but I've tried Invisiblesheild on many of my phones and currently have the Gadgetshieldz on my Tilt 2. At the moment I have the Invisiblesheild on my Fuze. I was just holding both phones and trying to feel the difference between the two. To be quite honest the only difference I've noticed is the the Invisiblesheild is a little more "grippy" than the Gadgetshieldz. Other than that there is not much of a difference.
The Gadgetsheildz was less than $6 (with shipping) while the Invisiblesheild was almost $30. I would go with a couple of Gadgetshieldz.
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To be quite honest the only difference I've noticed is the the Invisiblesheild is a little more "grippy" than the Gadgetshieldz.
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By grippy you refer to the back side?
And could you please post some pictures of the GadgetShieldz installed?
what about best skins ever, they only cost like 6 bucks
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By grippy you refer to the back side?
And could you please post some pictures of the GadgetShieldz installed?
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No, as a whole the Invisiblesheild is more grippy. Front, back, sides, all.
Here are some pics of my Tilt2 with the Gagdetsheildz and my Fuze with Invisiblesheild.
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Don't get the Invisiblesheild!
I also purchased the Invisiblesheild for the Tilt2 as well, which came in yesterday. I noticed that the Invisiblesheild DOES NOT provide protection for the front sides. The Gadgetsheildz does. This is pathetic. It costs almost 5 times as much and it doesn't cover some of the most easily damaged areas? Eff that!
Seriously, do yourself a favor and go with the gadgetsheldz, I'm going to complain to Invisiblesheilds.
Best of both worlds
I have found the option that is working best for me
I am using phantom skinz for full body and reuseable screen protector for the screen.
I was planning to put phantom skinz on the screen as well, but once i applied it on the back cover i didn't want to have the draggy feeling on the screen so i went with stock screen protector. I also got reusable PET screen protectors like the Boxwave ones for smooth screen feel.
The other think that i was worried about phantom skinz(and invisible shields, bodyguradz etc) is removing it from the delicate resistive tp2 screen.
So for me phantom skin for body + PET screen protector for screen works out to be perfect.
Hope this helps
Thanks deeken for the pictures, it looks really nice with the GadgetShieldz, I'm definetly going to buy 2 of these in case I don't get it wright from the first attempt, but that would still be chaper than anything else, also using the 20% coupon.
The only problem is they release a shield for the standard model which I have
I declare myself satisfied and convinced with GadgetShieldz.
Zagg
Been using zag product from every new device i buy. 3 Reason why
1)life time warranty
2)The case can take a beating and never show that it been threw a lot. had my zagg shield on since i bought my device back in October and people alway say to me
"you should get a case for this phone before it get scratches up did you just get it?"(They cant notice the protective plastic).
3)It's worth the money, buying cheap plastic protective for your phone over and over again going to add up to the price of 1 zagg case.
I see alot of people saying that the zagg do not cover your entire phone. All i have to say is what are you talking about??
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So what more did you wanted if full body coverage is not enough? If you check the photo you'll see that on the back shield it has also side protection, at least that's what I understand http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/htc-touch-pro-2-cases-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
I saw that promotion on Zagg but from what I read the invisible shield somehow makes the tocuh screen harder to use, it tends to be more rubberish
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It dont make the touch screen harder to use, i have no problem with the stylish nor my fingers. i can use my screen with the slightest touch of a peace of paper,pen, cotten, food you name it i tired it. life time warranty why not take the risk of testing anything out lol
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I also purchased the Invisiblesheild for the Tilt2 as well, which came in yesterday. I noticed that the Invisiblesheild DOES NOT provide protection for the front sides. The Gadgetsheildz does. This is pathetic. It costs almost 5 times as much and it doesn't cover some of the most easily damaged areas? Eff that!
Seriously, do yourself a favor and go with the gadgetsheldz, I'm going to complain to Invisiblesheilds.
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It does provide protection for the front side. My whole T-mobile touch pro 2 cover with the shield. I guess u can't see the cut out that they made when u receive it or you probably just purchase the back protection not the the full protection.
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It does provide protection for the front side. My whole T-mobile touch pro 2 cover with the shield. I guess u can't see the cut out that they made when u receive it or you probably just purchase the back protection not the the full protection.
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There is NO SIDE PROTECTION for the AT&T Tilt 2. I have this thing in my hand and I can tell you for a fact that they skimped out for the Tilt 2. The cutout is only 3 pieces. One for the front and 2 for the back. Nothing for the sides. I called them on Thursday and complained about this. They customer service rep said he will send an email to the developers to see why they neglected to provide coverage for the sides.
As I stated in my earlier posts I have been using Invisiblesheilds for several of my devices. They are expensive and not worth the money in my opinion. As far as lifetime warranty, you could get 3 gadgetsheildz (which is almost 1/2 the price of one Invisiblesheild) which should last you the life of the phone.
there is no side protection for the verizon touch pro2 either. zagg stated that some people complained about issues removing it when it covered the sides or something like that? so they cut off the surround protection on a lot of the american versions (if not all of them)
i got the bestskinsever.com shield for my sprint touch pro 2 and here are my comments:
- the back cover shield is very nicely done. it covers it edge to edge and has cutouts for all mic holes and the big section of speaker holes in the middle.
- the front pieces are much more problematic and i'm not sure what they were thinking.
the front comes in four pieces plus the screen. I didn't use the screen part so can't comment on that.
the top piece (above the screen) look like it is cut to cover the front surface of the top frame since it is shaped to fit exactly around the curve of the screen. however, it is just a bit longer than necessary so they hang like 1mm over the edge if you put it right up against the edge of the screen. this overhang is too little to stay in place if you bend it down onto the side. i ended up trying a few different positions and ended up shifting it down further onto the side, just above the power button (there is no cutout for the button), but this leaves a gap between the screen and the shield on the front and most of the top is left uncovered except for the sliver between the button and the edge.
the bottom piece has similar problems. you can tell that they only want you to have a slight 2mm overhang over the edge because there is a cutout for the mic right there which would not reach the mic if you placed it flush with the screen. again, there is an exposed gap between the screen and shield and also of the bottom side of the phone.
there are two long, narrow rectangular pieces for the sides. again, they are not wide enough to fully cover the side frame area. if put flush to the screen, they leave a lot of side exposed. i ended up putting it somewhat in the middle. i also had problems positioning them to fit properly between the top and bottom pieces because they are too narrow to stay down when using water. i had to do them over and over and ended up trimming the ends a bit with scissors, but still ended up with some gaps between the top and bottom.
there is really no protection on the corners of the phone on the front side, which is really the most critical for protecting against drops. the tiny bit of overhang on the front pieces are too small to stay down when using the soap and water application method so i had to peel them and start over several times using no water, so they are already not sticking well and are coming off in the corners. the multiple pieces that are hard to position exactly flush with each other and the fact that they do not fit to the edges of the front seams add many more "edges" where there should be none and this really ruins the smooth tactile feel of the phone.
so, i like the back but the design of the front pieces is bad. I'll be providing feedback to them and hopefully they can revise their design.
I haven't tried the others, but am fairly happy with the BodyGuardz. The fit on the Tilt2 is excellent. I recently removed the BodyGuardz screen protector and put on a non-glare screen protector from BoxWave. I didn't find the "rubbery" feel of the BodyGuardz was a problem at all for using the touch screen, I just wanted a less glossy screen.
After two months, the side pieces (that cover the chrome bezel on my Tilt2) are starting to come loose at the corners, and I trim them a little bit as they do so. It's probably due to carrying the phone in my pocket most of the time. I'd like to get a Seidio spring clip holster, but it looks like the one they're currently selling is for the CDMA Rhodiums.
I still have the second set of BodyGuardz protectors, I'll probably wait until I find a good holster and then put them on.
ordered my Zagg Full body 2 days ago, was 35% Off
Got one from the only thread I could find on screen protectors here on XDA. It was really bad. It did not fit perfectly no matter how many times I tried to do it. No matter how you place it one side will be a little too long (just a tad) so you have to actually manually cut the screen protector making it less attractive and not giving it as rounded edges as one out of a box.
Has anyone gotten a good screen protector for their Transformer yet?
I get all my screen protectors and skinz from Phantom Skinz. The one for the TF is very good and fits just right. Once you place it on there and the bubbles have dissipated there is still a clear protective cap sheet that you pull off. Once you do that you can't even tell that it's there. The glass of the TF is a major fingerprint magnet and with this skin they wipe right off. Also there isn't any orange peel effect with the Phantom Skinz. You also might consider the Chromatics to give it a sleek look to it. I bought the carbon fiber white and it looks siiik.
I have an SGP and it is awesome.
get XOskins. wait a few days to getthe bubbles out.
try clearprotector.com
40% off with coupon code: military
its a water based application but IMO, better than phantomskins,zaggs, invisible shield
its ALOT thinner @ 2mm, just becareful applying, do not stretch the rubber, and slowly Squeeze all the soapy water out with a light rag. i had mine placed really well, except i got a little piece of hair stuck under the screen. Oh well, it can never ever be perfect
This is the one I ordered: http://amzn.to/ormCyH
The one thing I hated about the TF101 is how badly it attracts smudges and how much glare it has. ^ That thing did the trick, plus it makes it easier to glide my finger somehow.
Ellerbestyle said:
I have an SGP and it is awesome.
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I bought an SGP Ultra Fine (matte) and the cut is as great as it is on the other devices i've bought it for (evo and epic)
Might be a little bit on the pricey side compared to some of the other offerings but i much prefer hard dry apply screen protectors over the soft wet apply ones, or even soft dry apply ones
I read on the forums sometimes ago that there was some sort of chemical/cleaner that you could apply on the transformer's screen and it would greatly reduce fingerprints (but the screen would still be glossy). Anyone recall what I'm talking about?
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Found the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121184
It's called RainX
I use the official one from Asus and it's excellent but a bit pricy!
Yori- said:
try clearprotector.com
40% off with coupon code: military
its a water based application but IMO, better than phantomskins,zaggs, invisible shield
its ALOT thinner @ 2mm, just becareful applying, do not stretch the rubber, and slowly Squeeze all the soapy water out with a light rag. i had mine placed really well, except i got a little piece of hair stuck under the screen. Oh well, it can never ever be perfect
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out of stock
I got the Zagg very happy. 40 buck installed with warranty if any thing happens they replace it.
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I have been using the Clear Freak screen protector and I am very happy with it. It is the anti reflective cover.
Here are some shots of the SGP Ultra Fine (matte) installed on my TF. The fitment is just about perfect with a tiny gap on the right side as i've installed it, could have made it even less noticeable by moving it towards the right a bit more, as it is right now its sitting right up against the left edge.
I tried the skinomi protector but as i am a flicker the grippy surface for a lot of the soft type screen protectors left a lot of streaks from my fingers in addition to making it hard to flick. The texture on this is extremely fine making the surface very smooth. The last shot was my best attempt at illustrating the slight loss of clarity you get with this and any kind of matte screen protector. It is noticeable but over time i got used to it.
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I got the Zagg very happy. 40 buck installed with warranty if any thing happens they replace it.
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Where did you get it installed at?
Hi, I've had good success with the great shield anti-glare screen protector. For $13 (with shipping) you get 3 of them.
The matte finish is very fine, and it doesn't distort your colours as much as others that I've used. I had an official Nook Color for my Nook Color (when I had it), and the quality was comparable.
The only issue is that the measurements for the height of this protector are precisely the same as the screen, which makes it impossible to align correctly. If it's not aligned correctly, you'll get bubbles on the edges, or some lift off. I have only one spot, which is where the camera is, however, I have a RooCase that covers it up, so I can't see it flaw.
Other than that, it's a great price and it's very good.
pdotc said:
I got the Zagg very happy. 40 buck installed with warranty if any thing happens they replace it.
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I got my TF from somebody used and they had put a Zagg on it. The receipt was still in the box - $30. And he totally screwed it up. Several bubbles (a couple of large ones) and terrible orange peel. I really can't stand the Zagg protectors. Not only do you risk water damage (very small risk if you have common sense, I know - but not all Best Buy installers really have that much care for your device) but they are fairly "sticky" because of the rubbery finish on them. I got a cheap protector for my Evo on Ebay over a year ago and it's still perfect, that's what I'll be shopping for now for my TF.
IMHO, the only use of a protector on Gorilla Glass is for smudge/fingerprint resistance. The high-end protector market is raking in a lot of unnecessary money. Totally just my opinion, of course.
I just received and installed my SGP UltraFine anti-glare protetor on my Transformer... Very nice. Mild pixelation effection on white screens, but the glare and fingerprints are reduced greatly. Even when the screen does get some marks on it, wiping with a dry cloth cleans it up very easily.
Plus, it allows your finger to slide across the screen better than the naked glass does. Big improvement!
FYI - I originally bought (3) $5.99 anti-glare protectors on Ebay and they were actually too big - the edges wouldn't stick properly. It was a total waste of time and money. The SGP went on perfectly the first time. It was easy to work out any bubbles.... Great product. Granted, not cheap at $25 each, but well worth it in saved frustration with the cheap ones!
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I have the sgp anti glare works great finger prints. But it does hurt the picture quality
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Phone: iPhone 4 4.3.3 jailbroken
Tablet: Asus eee pad transformer ROM: Prime 1.7
Interesting, I actually think it improves overall picture quaity (with the reduced glare). The only time I notice it is when I'm on a screen with a white background -- even then, it's not too bad and you get used to it pretty quick.
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lacrossev said:
Here are some shots of the SGP Ultra Fine (matte) installed on my TF. The fitment is just about perfect with a tiny gap on the right side as i've installed it, could have made it even less noticeable by moving it towards the right a bit more, as it is right now its sitting right up against the left edge.
I tried the skinomi protector but as i am a flicker the grippy surface for a lot of the soft type screen protectors left a lot of streaks from my fingers in addition to making it hard to flick. The texture on this is extremely fine making the surface very smooth. The last shot was my best attempt at illustrating the slight loss of clarity you get with this and any kind of matte screen protector. It is noticeable but over time i got used to it.
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xun3 said:
Hi, I've had good success with the great shield anti-glare screen protector. For $13 (with shipping) you get 3 of them.
The matte finish is very fine, and it doesn't distort your colours as much as others that I've used. I had an official Nook Color for my Nook Color (when I had it), and the quality was comparable.
The only issue is that the measurements for the height of this protector are precisely the same as the screen, which makes it impossible to align correctly. If it's not aligned correctly, you'll get bubbles on the edges, or some lift off. I have only one spot, which is where the camera is, however, I have a RooCase that covers it up, so I can't see it flaw.
Other than that, it's a great price and it's very good.
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Thanks guys, I need a good anti-glare screen protector. This helps alot!
The Carbon fiber backing is decent, but the screen protector is garbage. One of the corners looks like it was hand cut, and the whole thing doesn't fit properly. If the protector is aligned properly to the camera and light sensor, the whole thing is shifted too far to the left, leaving about 5mm uncovered on the right, and the protector hanging over the left side of the tablet.
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The Carbon fiber backing is decent, but the screen protector is garbage. One of the corners looks like it was hand cut, and the whole thing doesn't fit properly. If the protector is aligned properly to the camera and light sensor, the whole thing is shifted too far to the left, leaving about 5mm uncovered on the right, and the protector hanging over the left side of the tablet.
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really? you can't even tell that mine has the skinomi screen protector installed. There's a 1mm gap on left and .5mm gap on right side. Bottom and top are almost perfect.
Email them a picture they will mail you another on free of charge! Actually they will without the picture but the picture will help them to correct the issue
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Could you post some pictures of the carbon fiber?
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I sent email to them about a dock carbon fiber skin and they should have one in a week or two
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dave2g said:
The Carbon fiber backing is decent, but the screen protector is garbage. One of the corners looks like it was hand cut, and the whole thing doesn't fit properly. If the protector is aligned properly to the camera and light sensor, the whole thing is shifted too far to the left, leaving about 5mm uncovered on the right, and the protector hanging over the left side of the tablet.
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I will never buy another Skinomi screen protector, they're like memory foam... every time you touch the screen even lightly, it leaves a permanent imprint. They're terrible...
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I just got mine, and for the most part it looks great. The corner pieces, however, weren't angled quite right so they ended up being wrinkled. I sent them an email to see if they can send me out some replacements. The cover still has a bunch of bubbles in it, but I know that takes a couple days to fully work out. I have one on my OG Transformer and it looks great.
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I just got mine, and for the most part it looks great. The corner pieces, however, weren't angled quite right so they ended up being wrinkled. I sent them an email to see if they can send me out some replacements. The cover still has a bunch of bubbles in it, but I know that takes a couple days to fully work out. I have one on my OG Transformer and it looks great.
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you're supposed to install the corners with a blow dryer or heat gun. It's the only way to make it fit perfectly or else you have wrinkles. It's in the instructions video
Tried that, no dice. I'm missing pieces anyways. Hopefully they'll send out new ones.
Just installed mines. Not happy with it. Carbon fiber skin was already loose when I received the package. As others mentioned before, some areas are not cut out properly. Definitely not worth the money.
Going to wait a few more days to see how the screen protector holds up but not going to expect much.
It fits with the dock but I am not sure how much can the carbon fiber skin can take.
Hope SGP have something soon.
Again they have the best customer service and will send you more until you are satisfied!
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Installed the carbon fiber skin and tech skin screen protector today. I't came out OK....
The Carbon fiber main piece on the back cover went on *slightly* skewed- did not notice until I put the trimmings on, and once the skin had stuck onto the metal backing, I was not gonna try and peel it back off- the adhesive is rather tough once it sticks onto the backplate. I used a hair Dryer on hot setting to soften the skin on the corners- they melted like jello and fit into the corners perfectly.
All, and all I am pretty satisfied with how it turned out... other than the slight skew all is well.
As for the screen protector, I drenched both sides with the solution and it went down like butter. No micro bubbles and it is only 1 hour after the install... there is still some solution underneath the skin, but I think it will clear up over a day or so. The alignment of the skin and the cutouts for the camera lined up without issue.
There is also what looks like a hairline scratch on the skin from when using the squeegee to remove the bubbles. You can see it when you look on an angle-
The website says the skin is self healing... Does anyone know if this will go away??
Edit: after some time I now see air bubbles and some streaks under the screen protector- It's not looking good at all- I hope all this will go away like they say within 3 days or I may have to remove it.
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mazjohn said:
Installed the carbon fiber skin and tech skin screen protector today. I't came out OK....
The Carbon fiber main piece on the back cover went on *slightly* skewed- did not notice until I put the trimmings on, and once the skin had stuck onto the metal backing, I was not gonna try and peel it back off- the adhesive is rather tough once it sticks onto the backplate. I used a hair Dryer on hot setting to soften the skin on the corners- they melted like jello and fit into the corners perfectly.
All, and all I am pretty satisfied with how it turned out... other than the slight skew all is well.
As for the screen protector, I drenched both sides with the solution and it went down like butter. No micro bubbles and it is only 1 hour after the install... there is still some solution underneath the skin, but I think it will clear up over a day or so. The alignment of the skin and the cutouts for the camera lined up without issue.
There is also what looks like a hairline scratch on the skin from when using the squeegee to remove the bubbles. You can see it when you look on an angle-
The website says the skin is self healing... Does anyone know if this will go away??
Edit: after some time I now see air bubbles and some streaks under the screen protector- It's not looking good at all- I hope all this will go away like they say within 3 days or I may have to remove it.
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Ok, I just wanted to update the above post for others that are considering the Skinomi- 2 days later, it is better, but some imperfections remain.
Be patient... It will look really bad at first, and i hope screen will completely clear up over time. I kept mine turned off for 6 hours after applying. Good Luck to others!
I bought the dry screen protector and skin. Only installed the screen protector so far. It was hard to get just right because you don't get the sliding motion you get with wet. But I started at the top right corner, then laided enough to go to the bottom right, then peeled wax paper to lay across the screen. I was scared at first because I had a lot of bubbles. I use the card to get most of the bubbles out I could then said F It. Been one day so far and most (90%) of the bubbles are gone! I'm impressed. I see 2 spots where lint got under the screen but they are on the bezel. Camera and light sensor hole lined-up OK (a little off-centered to the left of hole but not obstructed by the protector at all.) Oh it's not a fingerprint magnet. May have them send ma another to try again.
Will try skin tonight
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i personally love the carbon skin on mines. im actually surprised at how well the front clear protection looks. i can barely tell it is there. my only complaint of course is the two front camera holes.
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You covered the naff speaker grill with your thumb
Looks pretty good to me.
i thought i was the only one whom didnt like the screen protector.
but i hated the screen protector as so many bubbles never went away and you can feel the screen protector. (i did wait 3 days and only 5% of the bubbles went away)
the carbon cover does look good though, but the corners never stuck and are wrinkled. but they dont bother me.
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You covered the naff speaker grill with your thumb
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Haha I didn't even know I did that thanks for pointing that out
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kls629 said:
i thought i was the only one whom didnt like the screen protector.
but i hated the screen protector as so many bubbles never went away and you can feel the screen protector. (i did wait 3 days and only 5% of the bubbles went away)
the carbon cover does look good though, but the corners never stuck and are wrinkled. but they dont bother me.
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I literally used the entire bottle of spray solution on the front screen protector before I applied it while it took me an hour lol or so to shimmy out the liquid solution bubbles and air pockets. Bubbles disappeared the next two days. I applied light heat gun usage over the corners as they melted in to place. PITA to do though
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So tomorrow i'm getting my Lumia, and i was wondering if it was possible to apply a genric screen protector on it while i wait for the specific one i ordered. Do they actually stick on this particular curved glass screen? What should i use for the moment? I don't wanna end with this bad boy scratched in just a couple days...
Even since my Blackberry days, I have always used screen protectors. This phone represents a big departure for me from that..
I have a belt carrying case or I'll carry the phone in a sort or jacket pocket after making sure nothing else is there.
Carrying in pants pocket is out of the question..
To me the glass and the coating are part of the design of the phone and in this case the shape and texture of the naked screen is what really makes this phone stand head and shoulders above iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or any other higher end peers.
In my opinion, adding any protector in addition to
the silicone case Nokia provides would really take that advantage away and dumb the phone down..
Yeah i feel that too, but you know i'm an offroad rider and the place i live also has some quite sandy ground...i've always managed to scratch every surface i was carrying with me, even the sapphire cristal of my good old Sector watch, so i'll be always too scared to carry a phone naked, especially if it's so damn beautiful...i'm a dangerous man i guess
I bought a Nillkin screen protector and even though it works really well, the cutting is only till the border of the actual screen. It does not go till the edge where the polycarbonate body begins.
So conclusion is that it sucks. I will be interested in any other screen protector anybody has tried which can reach till all the four edges of the screen.
chaihg said:
I bought a Nillkin screen protector and even though it works really well, the cutting is only till the border of the actual screen. It does not go till the edge where the polycarbonate body begins.
So conclusion is that it sucks. I will be interested in any other screen protector anybody has tried which can reach till all the four edges of the screen.
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Use those flexible protectors like Invisishield/BestSkinsEver etc. You can stretch it while applying.
Is a screen protector needed? This phone is fitted with gorrilla glass...
i have to admit my screen gets immensely greasy - i don't think it has any kind of anti smudge coating on it. at least mine didn't - i haven't seen anybody else's one.
Every screen irrespective of it being a Gorilla or Chimpanzee needs a protector. If you have sensitive eyes you can make out minute microscopic scratches that form in an arranged fashion after 2months of use. I hate it.
I am still looking to see if there is any protector out there that can fit edge to edge. Shucks with all the technology out there people cant make a thin plastic sheet that fits a curved screen ??
Skinomi's protections cover the whole screen. I purchased one, and quite happy about it. Fits perfectly egde to edge. It's not a rigid plastic protection like the cheap chinese ones, it is flexible and bends naturally on the curve.
You can find it on Skinomi's website, thought I think it is cheaper on amazon (like $6 or $7).
Don't worry about the picture you may find (which is one of an N9 screen protection) there is only one hole for the sensor on the actual protection.
Happy to answser any questions...
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Skinomi's protections cover the whole screen. I purchased one, and quite happy about it. Fits perfectly egde to edge. It's not a rigid plastic protection like the cheap chinese ones, it is flexible and bends naturally on the curve.
You can find it on Skinomi's website, thought I think it is cheaper on amazon (like $6 or $7).
Don't worry about the picture you may find (which is one of an N9 screen protection) there is only one hole for the sensor on the actual protection.
Happy to answser any questions...
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Hey thanks for that tip. Is it possible even with the any camera you have to take a small pic of your phone with that protector and post it here. That will be the decisive pic for this topic.
Best shot I could get. It is almost invisible anyway.
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About the installation, the protection comes with a spray. It feels a little weird to spray your phone with this solution but I found the application actually easier than with the usual "dry" protections.
Note that it will probably be scary ugly after the installation (microbubbles, haze...) but it gets better after a few hours (12 to 20 in my case) and perfect after a few days.
Honestly i wouldn't go generic, you get what you payed for. Trust me i've learned the hard way haha
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Best shot I could get. It is almost invisible anyway.
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About the installation, the protection comes with a spray. It feels a little weird to spray your phone with this solution but I found the application actually easier than with the usual "dry" protections.
Note that it will probably be scary ugly after the installation (microbubbles, haze...) but it gets better after a few hours (12 to 20 in my case) and perfect after a few days.
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Fantastic. It is truly invisible and sits neatly edge to edge. I could only make it out from the hole given for the sensor. Good job and thanks a lot. I am ordering one now from eBay.
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Best shot I could get. It is almost invisible anyway.
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About the installation, the protection comes with a spray. It feels a little weird to spray your phone with this solution but I found the application actually easier than with the usual "dry" protections.
Note that it will probably be scary ugly after the installation (microbubbles, haze...) but it gets better after a few hours (12 to 20 in my case) and perfect after a few days.
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Thanks Buddy for the screenshot, just ordered one from the U.S., the UK seems to have some cacky ones, currently I am using this one: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360428462851
Not a full screen protector either and I paid more...-_-
I don't like screen protectors. Never use them.
Besides this phone has gorilla glass. I have not even managed to scratch my other previous phones without gorilla glass after months of use. I rather take the risk of getting a little scratch rather than take away the nice touch feel of the screen.
dannejanne said:
I don't like screen protectors. Never use them.
Besides this phone has gorilla glass. I have not even managed to scratch my other previous phones without gorilla glass after months of use. I rather take the risk of getting a little scratch rather than take away the nice touch feel of the screen.
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I will second that!
dannejanne said:
I don't like screen protectors. Never use them.
Besides this phone has gorilla glass. I have not even managed to scratch my other previous phones without gorilla glass after months of use. I rather take the risk of getting a little scratch rather than take away the nice touch feel of the screen.
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Then you must not have exposed it to sand. I have managed to scratch almost all the screens I have had on cell phones without a screen protector even if they were made out of gorilla glass. Sand is the enemy to every screen. Metal, like keys or knives, are softer that the glass but sand (or some particles of sand) are not.
I just bought some cheap chinese screen protector (dry application) and it looked horrible. Had it on for 5 minutes and then ripped it off. Have to find a good soft wet application protector now, hopefully before I manage to scratch that thing of beauty.
I've heard good reviews of the Skinomi ones, so I may go for one of those. Does anybody know if the full body (transparent) version has something to cover the super-scratch-prone chrome around the camera? If you know about any screen protector with that feature please let me know, otherwise I'll order the screen only version and use some (custom?) workaround for the chrome thing...
Thinking about getting this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Nokia-L...607711?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4ab238341f
Anyone tried that one?
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Just ordered it. Hope it's good.
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Thinking about getting this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Nokia-L...607711?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4ab238341f
Anyone tried that one?
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Just ordered it. Hope it's good.
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I did order a couple for my Omnia a few weeks ago, but unluckily they came faulty, with pretty irregular cut borders and a nasty white drop of some kind of glue in the middle. They were totally unusable. I wanted to send them back for a replacement, but a couple days later I've lost my Omnia at a concert...oh well
Should I use a case, a skin or nothing with my new Nexus 6?
Historically, on all past phones, I've used nothing, as I've never been a fan of cases, not liking the aesthetics or extra bulk. However this is the first phone that I've outright paid $600+ for, so my interest this time is different, and I'm concerned about what would happen to my phone if I dropped it, etc. It should be noted that I did buy the Motorola insurance, so I can replace the phone for $35 if something happens to it. The only thing I dislike about the phone in its naked state is its tendency to spin on flat surfaces.
I've looked at Spigen cases at http://www.spigen.com/.
I've looked at dbrand skins at https://dbrand.com/.
With all of these things in mind, I'm looking for feedback on whether I should use a case, a skin or nothing at all. I'm also looking for feedback on whether I should use a screen protector.
im a firm believer in using a case and screen protector, all of my smartphones and tablets have them from day 1.
i hate bulky phone cases
i dont like flip cases for phones
i am not a huge fan of ultra slim cases for phones as they only provide protection against scratches and some of them scratch the phone itself
with the nexus 6 i went all out and got my first ever tempered glass screen protector and a dbrand skin and 2 ringke cases, max and fusion, here are my experiences and views with them:
Cases:
for my nexus 6 i purchased a ringke max, fusion and a spigen ultra hybrid which i later returned.
the spigen wasnt as good as the max or the fusion, it looked and felt cheap and the buttons weren't that good as you couldn't differentiate between them.
the max provides a little more drop protection and the phone feels safer in it because it is a dual layer case with a removable plastic window in it to show off the nexus and moto logo. the buttons arent as good as the fusions but theyre usable
the fusion looks and feels great, i have a crystal and a smoke (the smoke was an updated version that they sent me since the first version of the crystal came with scratches). its grippy thanks to the tpu and the plastic back. the crystal looks like it will yellow over time but the back plastic is fully clear, the smoke has a smoke tint over the back plastic but it wont look bad when the tpu has discoloured.
both ringke cases add very little bulk, the max is 1mm or 2mm thicker. both cases keep the design of the phone but do something very important. they are both sit flat where the nexus and moto logos are meaning that the phone wont spin or rock side to side as much as compared to the phone without the case. both cases have dust plugs attached to them that cover the headphone and usb jacks, i like this, others dont, theyre easy to cut off and dont really get in the way if youre patient. they are also compatible with wireless charging, i use an lg wcp 300 and it works flawlessly and it means i dont need to fiddle around with any usb cables and scratch the aluminium rim! i recommend you look into a qi wireless charger to use with your phone, it takes about 3-4 hours to charge which is perfect if you charge your phone while you sleep
i hear good things about the ringke slim, the sf black is the only one that has a soft touch feel to it and its the one id buy if i was to get one, the others feel like polycarbonate
the best thing about using a case isnt the protection or the style factor, its the feeling of the phone when you take it out of the case, your phone feels like new and its all pretty and you appreciate it more. a case has saved my phones many times
spigen ultra hybrid vs fsuion comparison pictures of the max are here with the dbrand skin on
Screen Protectors
if you decide not to use a case then you MUST use a screen protector! plastic or glass, cheap or expensive, use one! it will protect your screen from scratches and im sure that it has saved many of my phone screens from cracking and smashing
you get a free screen protector with all ringke cases, i also have a pack of ringke protectors that i got in order to qualify for free delivery but i really enjoy the spigen protectors on my nexus 4 and 10.
i am currently using a nillkin tempered glass protector, the first glass protector ive ever used and it is well worth the price and hype. i am using the eyes care one that has an anti uv filter that protects your eyes, it doesnt effect the screen wuality in any way, when there is a black image or screen off in bright daylight you will see a blue tint. i also have the nillkin h+ glass protector that doesnt have the blue tint
its hard to get the right glass protector for this phone. orzly fits too short but doesnt lift on the sides (also known as halo), 90% will halo at some place, my nillkin has a small halo near the bottom speaker but it doesnt bother me much as it is no where near the screen
make sure the protector has 2.5 d edges, it basically means that the edges are curved so they dont cut you or peel up
check out the tempered glass forum on xda for which is the best one right now
the glass protectors are superior to the plastic ones in look and feel, i recommend you get a glass one, honestly, it feels like the the actual phone screen and most of them are oiliophobic meaning that they resist grease, sweat and water.
there is a special way to apply glass protectors, look at the hinge or door method
here is a post showing my nillkin protector all of the halo has been removed by using the binder clips method except for one place
Skins
for the nexus 6, this was another first for me, if the back of the phone was glass id use a plastic protector.
if the back was metal, i wouldnt bother
if i had the blue nexus i wouldnt have bothered but i have the white nexus and im glad i do because a) the aluminium rim looks better in sliver than it does in blue, b) skin + ringke fusion case = perfection! and i wouldnt have known or experienced this if i didnt get a white nexus
for this nexus i got my very first phone skin, a dbrand black carbon fibre, pictures dont do it justice. i also got a matte black but i didnt like it so i got a silver titanium that will hopfully look like a brushed aluminium htc one m8. it was simple to apply after watching a few videos on how to do it and the skin looks and feels great
with this in mind, if i had known that slickwraps, an alternative to dbrand, were going to come out with a genuine leather skin for the nexus i would have gotten that, it was announced yesterday so a month or 6 weeks too late for me but i might look into it in the future
here are some pictures of the skin with and without the case the pictures dont do it justice, theyre epic in person
hope my experiences help, have a look at dedicated forums on xda for cases, skins, screen protectors, both glass and plastic, to find whichever suits you the most
Case and skin
That's what I use and its my favorite set up so far. I have 14 skins and 10 cases.
My favorite cases
SupCase beetle hybrid
Spigen ultra hybrid
Skins:
Slickwraps: green carbon, orange carbon, silver carbon and soon real bamboo and rela Horween leather!
No case and no screen protector here. Always use my phones naked. Definitely wouldn't mind a screen protector but because of the curved glass I feel that tempered glass screen protectors look odd without a case or have that nasty halo effect. I'm generally careful but I understand one mishap and I'll be getting my phone replaced.
I have been using a Caseology gold case for a while, but I took it off and have been going naked. I love the feel of this device bare. It feels so good in your hands.
I do have a spiegen screen protector and I believe in using a screen protector.
I have a spiegen clear slim case on order, and I just ordered a real leather black pouch. I am thinking the pouch may be my ultimate choice as I will get the daily protection but will have the naked feel when using.
ZeusIII said:
No case and no screen protector here. Always use my phones naked. Definitely wouldn't mind a screen protector but because of the curved glass I feel that tempered glass screen protectors look odd without a case or have that nasty halo effect. I'm generally careful but I understand one mishap and I'll be getting my phone replaced.
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I'm running naked as well but there's no way I was gonna risk scratching the screen (biggest negative for resale). Instead of the ugly tempered glass with huge gaps I bought regular film (Spigen) and it's pretty much perfect... It goes almost from edge to edge (right to the curve) and no lifting at all. Cheap too (pack of 3).
But I'm bummed about the metal sides though. I realized recently that I should have bought a white one with un-ionized metal because you can always polish out scuffs with steel wool, fine sand paper. The back cover can always be swapped for Blue color if you want. Anyway, I have a few scuffs by now but there's no way I'm gonna put it in a case because it's already a gigantic phone. I loved 2013 MotoX finish.... Bullet proof
I got a case, got sick of it, then bought skin
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Thank you all for the great feedback, and keep it coming. For those of you that are only using skins, what do you think the likelihood is of damage if you drop your phone?
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Thank you all for the great feedback, and keep it coming. For those of you that are only using skins, what do you think the likelihood is of damage if you drop your phone?
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I rarely use a screen protector or case. This phone has a back that is so slippery, I'm looking for something to improve the grip. I was looking at some of the skins that are applied to the back but haven't read any feedback about the grip. If I get a case, it needs to work with a Air Frame vent holder and there isn't much room for anything except a very minimal case.
I hate the bulk of most cases so I'm doing intelliglass for screen protection and for minimal drop protection, I've picked up the spigen thin fit and ringke slim case. Neither adds bulk. The spigen is grippier while the ringke, in white, protects all sides.
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mgerbasio said:
I rarely use a screen protector or case. This phone has a back that is so slippery, I'm looking for something to improve the grip. I was looking at some of the skins that are applied to the back but haven't read any feedback about the grip. If I get a case, it needs to work with a Air Frame vent holder and there isn't much room for anything except a very minimal case.
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The skins add grip to the phone. With dbrand skins, carbon fibre adds the most grip followed by the titanium and then the wood and leather.
Don't expect anything like grip tape but it is less slippery than the normal back
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I just ordered a full body Skinomi skin with screen protector that I'm gonna try out.
You could get the SlickWraps Horween leather skin's. They will give you more grip then a base because it's leather...
Naked. Never used a case of history many I have owned and they still look new/mint when I move to next. But I am that Monk type person so all my stuff is new like even years old so depends on person. Phone makers go so much trouble make a phone look sexy makes no sense me why people cover it up. My 77 SS Chevy not made be covered but shown same as my Dodge SRT to be shown not covered. I think they sexy look of phone makes it itself not cases we put on it.
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Is it bad I kinda hope everyone going naked drops their phone and cracks their screen? Case and screen protector since day one for me.
I use a combination of skin and case right now because my phone seems to be starting to show very minor signs of the back beginning to detach itself from the phone ("detachgate" as some people are starting to call it). Generally, I just use a full body vinyl skin and a screen protector of some sort on most of my devices, and put them in cases only when I feel the risk is high enough that I need it, especially on a phone this big.