[Review] Anti-Glare, Anti-Fingerprint screen protector from Acase - Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime

The Product:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006QG47YW/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
The Review:
Well, like many TF201 owners, I suffer from disappointment with the glossy finish on the Prime's screen. It's hard to show off your tablet/laptop hybrid when you open it up and it's covered in oil from our fingers. Luckily, Acase has a solution.
This screen protector does exactly what it is described to do:
1-Protects the screen (yes, it's "gorilla glass" but that doesn't mean it's beyond extra protection)
2- applies a matte finish to the screen
3- drastically decreases the presence of fingerprints
I can officially say that this product was applied by ME (and I have no professional training in applying screen protectors) and the application process went well with no dirt/dust/bubbles.
They ship the screen protectors in a box which is nice because it helps protect from any bending that could occur en route.
The only con I can think of at this point is the same con you'll get on any matte screen protector, the screen does lose a little clarity. In my opinion, however, the loss in clarity is not enough to even care about.
In conclusion, if you want a solution to the glossy screen and the presence of fingerprints, I highly recommend this product. I am pleased with my purchase and the product is working the way it should.
The Pictures:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31210960/Pictures/20120308_093925.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31210960/Pictures/20120308_093957.jpg
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/31210960/Pictures/20120308_094029.jpg

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Looks great. Sounds good too. I'm curious how the screen feels, same as without the protector? Just curious if it hinders sliding the fingers much.
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I wonder what the longevity is of this anti-glare screen protector.
In my experience after a few months the texture gets worn smooth in spots from repeated finger rubbing. Also after a few weeks they get "gummy" and lose some of their fingerprint resistance while at the same time becoming a bit more difficult to clean.
Also, how does this skin work with styli?
I am currently switching between the Griffin GC16040 and the Jot Classic. Does a skin like this one reduce the sensitivity of a stylus significantly? The Jot in particular is very much affected even by smooth screen protectors.

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almightywhacko said:
Also, how does this skin work with styli?
I am currently switching between the Griffin GC16040 and the Jot Classic. Does a skin like this one reduce the sensitivity of a stylus significantly? The Jot in particular is very much affected even by smooth screen protectors.
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I'm writing this with the Acase stylus and anti-glare protector. The stylus seems to be just as responsive now just like before applying the screen protector. The protector does take away some brightness; however, I'm not having to clean the screen every 5 minutes. I highly recommend it.

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SirFenwick said:
Looks great. Sounds good too. I'm curious how the screen feels, same as without the protector? Just curious if it hinders sliding the fingers much.
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
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In my opinion, I like how my finger slides better with this screen protector than without it.
My hypothesis is this:
Since the screen protector repels oils, I'm assuming that there isn't a layer of accumulated oil between the finger and the screen, thus allowing for better movement upon the screen.
Also, my Minisuit stylus works quite well with it. I would say it works just as well as without a screen protector.
I'm pleased with this purchase.

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bscotth said:
In my opinion, I like how my finger slides better with this screen protector than without it.
My hypothesis is this:
Since the screen protector repels oils, I'm assuming that there isn't a layer of accumulated oil between the finger and the screen, thus allowing for better movement upon the screen.
Also, my Minisuit stylus works quite well with it. I would say it works just as well as without a screen protector.
I'm pleased with this purchase.
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This type of screen protector doesn't repel oil at all. In fact over time most of them will absorb oils from your hand.
The reason that your finger slides easy is that the surface is textured which reduces the surface area that you finger actually makes contact with, which in turn reduces friction.
Incidentally the texture is the same reason why fingerprints show up less easily, since some of the oils from your fingers will slip below the highest surfaces of the screen protector so that you don't see it.
However like I said in my other post, textured screen protectors tend to get worn smooth after a few months of regular use, which makes me wonder how long this one will last.
Keep us posted!

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Thanks for the review.. though about a week too late!
I ordered the minisuit anti-glare / anti-fingerprint.. guess we'll see if it's much different than the Acase stuff when it comes in in a few days.