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Hi All,
Can someone please recommand me a good protector? I'm currently using the Smartphone Experts one...the material does a great job in reducing smudges and oil marks but I strongly recommend against that brand because it looks like it was cut by a 5 yo with safety sisscors. The non straight cuts and horrible fitment doesn't bother me too much as the Innocase covers the edges, but it causes the protector to be lifted around the entire edges. This drives me nuts as I'm pretty anal regarding cosmetics.
I know there's the Brando (?) one, but haven't found any reviews regarding quality..any others?
Thanks,
I've used only three brands of screen protectors... I can recommend that Clarivue is the best of Stock T-Mobile Screen Protector and Zagg. Clarivue is simple and is anti smudge/glare to apply to your phone and much tougher than T-Mobile Screen Protector, but Zagg is even more protective but it has issues like orange peel and the screen is very sticky and hard to apply, and it doesn't look so good with smudges and oil marks. The worst of all is the screen protector is very hard to slide your finger or even stylus around.
Just ordered. Thanks for the recommendation!
It's on sale for $10.99 for 2 + 10% discount (code: Clarivue7) + free shipping = $10.38/tax!!
I also found a great detailed review here.
Edit - can't post link..but you can google "Clarivue Anti-glare screen protector for Droid" posted on androidforum
I have been using the Boxwave anti-glare screen protector and I think it is an excellent product but I do not like their customer service. Just recently I noticed a scratch on my LCD so I email Boxwave to send me a replacement.
It took them 3 days to return my email, and I ended up playing a cat and mouse game with them to send me a replacement. Keep in mind everytime I sent them an email it took them 3 days to get back to me. I first opened a case with them on 4/05 and finally as of yesterday they accepted the RMA and will send me a replacement.
That is very poor customer service due to the time frame. They do not even post phone #'s to call them directly. I really cannot tolerate poor customer service and I will be doing business with them again. I've dealt with ZAGG, bodyguardz and Phantom Skinz. None of them took this long to take care of an issue.
As I said if you want a nice anti glare screen protector try Boxwave's, but if issues arise don't expect them to handle it any time soon.
I read good things about Boxwave too, but $15.55 each shipped is a little too steep for me. According to ppl who have used both, quality between the 2 is minimal. :fingers crossed:
eclone said:
I read good things about Boxwave too, but $15.55 each shipped is a little too steep for me. According to ppl who have used both, quality between the 2 is minimal. :fingers crossed:
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I wish I would have found out about this first. 2 screen protectors for less than $11, thats a great deal.
eclone said:
Just ordered. Thanks for the recommendation!
It's on sale for $10.99 for 2 + 10% discount (code: Clarivue7) + free shipping = $10.38/tax!!
I also found a great detailed review here.
Edit - can't post link..but you can google "Clarivue Anti-glare screen protector for Droid" posted on androidforum
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Cool, hope you respond to this thread again when you get it and give us your review
So I received my Clarivue Anti-glare protectors today. I must say the whole order processing/shipping process was very fast.
Comparing this to the SPE protector, physically, the material is noticably thinner which makes the touchscreen a bit more responsive. As for cut, this one is better, but still not perfect comparing to Seidio or OEM...but it's ok because my Innocase covers most of the edges. One thing that bugs me is the bottom is straight cut (not cut around the horns by the buttons), which I don't like.
I've been putting on protectors for years, yet I still suck at it. Took me about 10 tries...kept getting dust in between. Since it's static, I washed it a few times with soap and water and it held up fine. I also applied it when it was still a little wet. I want to note that this protector is cut very well, no rough cuts meaning no lifts/airbubbles around the edges like the SPE.
Performance...well, I'm quite disappointed. Yes, it's thinner so it's more responsive, but I never really had any complaints/issues with the SPE one in that department. HOLY COLOR BLEEDING!! With Anti-glare protectors, it comes with it. The SPE one had it, but not enough to ever bother me, but this one, it's pretty bad. Also, on white (ie email), you can really see the red/white/blue. I'm going to keep it on and see if my eyes adjust..if not, I'm going to try the Brando one or go back to the SPE.
Note, for the TP2, I've used OEM, Seidio, SPE, flea market special and now Clarivue.
Edit - Since it's a thread on anti-glare/smudge, I should mention that it does very well at hiding fingerprints. Oil/face prints is ok, hides it better than reg protectors like it should. As for glare..not sure yet. I'm a hermit working in the flippin bat cave so I'll see sunlight when I leave work.
Update - it's only been a couple days and it already got a bit scratched. only wear it saw was in and out from my pocket...not amused
Pro-Tech Seems to Work
I've used Pro-Tech screen protectors for my last three phones -- works great: put it on once (carefully! follow directions!) and forget about it. About $10 for screen protector, and mine still look good after a couple of years each. Makes a good anti-smudge surface.
http://www.protechyourdevice.com/servlet/the-496/Protech-Invisible-Protection-Screen/Detail
figured id chime in on the screen protectors ...ive used about 3 different brands and finally bought the skinomi tech skin it was on amazon for 9.95 + ship and it comes with a lifetime replacment warranty ive had it for nearly a month now and although it doesnt help with the glare as much and shows finger prints .....i myself have personaly ran it through the paces ...i used my car key for a stylus one day ....just to see and sure enough it scratched it to what i thought was unrecoverable and then i plugged it in over night and when i woke up in the morning the screen was as clear as it was the night before so i wiped the fingerprints off of it and tried again
I have been using the ClearProtector for about a month now, and really like it so far. The fitment is just slightly off, but not so much that it would be a problem and it's very tough.
I personally LOVE my Ghost Armor. I used to only use Zagg, but I do not like the very rapid discoloration, the "orange peel" texture, and the stickyness of the film. Ghost Armor is clearer, thinner, smoother, and it doesn't give you that sticky feeling when you run your finger across it. It fits VERY well, and if you have a kiosk in your mall they will apply it for you in about 20 minutes. This also means if they mess up the application of the protector, they will just use a brand new one and fix it for you!
Go with Clarivue Anti-Glare!
eclone said:
Just ordered. Thanks for the recommendation!
It's on sale for $10.99 for 2 + 10% discount (code: Clarivue7) + free shipping = $10.38/tax!!
I also found a great detailed review here.
Edit - can't post link..but you can google "Clarivue Anti-glare screen protector for Droid" posted on androidforum
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I ordered the Clarivue Anti-Glare with the same deal back in February. (Except no tax, so my total was $9.89 for 2 screen protectors.) HERE is link for CDMA version. Other versions available at www.clarivue.com.
I love it! It makes screen glare almost nonexistent. Best of all, no fingerprints! As an added bonus, the tactile feel of the protector is nice, sort of like running your finger over fine paper. After a day, you don't even notice the difference.
Some people claim to experience a very slight "wet" or "halo" effect. I don't see that normally, unless I have strong reading glasses on, and then I only slightly notice it. In any event, it is not enough to defeat the positives.
All in all, I highly recommend the Clarivue Anti-Glare Screen Protector! I've used daily since February and am still on my first of 2 protectors. And with the deal, it's even better!
I've been looking at some reviews including a very lengthy one from a couple of years back on Youtube where he tried about NINE different brands (Including anti-glare or crystal from the same manufacturers) and he tried pretty much most of the known brands including Zagg. He did miss out Martin Fields and a few others though.
I've seen the XO skins are pretty easy to apply wet. Much easier than the Zagg.
XO aplication.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Td0vTcKMME&feature=related
Brief thumbs up from someone.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJGJKH8BGz0
XO skin for TF
http://xoskins.com/laptops-tablet-r...ors/asus-eee-pad-transformer-screen-protector
Large shooutout of various screen protectors. But it's a couple of years old and for a tablet PC rather than pads.
http://www.youtube.com/user/tonkabui#p/u/0/9XdVHL1M7vM
I am going to continue looking. But if anyone finds the perfect screen protector let me know. That XO looks easy to apply. But I want anti-glare and anti-reflectin as well as anti-smudge and 0 bubbles (in other words eacy to apply). Protection from scratches is actually pretty low down my list of wants.
If anyone can post their experiences (good or bad) of various screen protectors please do so here. I noticed there is a reasonably priced TF1010 anti-glare protector made by Posr.us and has two five star reviews on Amazon. Also someone called MFX is making one as well as Martin Fields and SGP Steinheil.
Thanks I needed one still and this looked decent and easy to apply (I prefer the wet application) I bought it and used coupon code "retailmenotxo" for 15% off ... it covered more than the shipping so that was cool.
I put on Skinomi on my beloved transformer. yeah it's a wet app, and I'm not yet skilled in it's application yet, but certainly feel much safer with it on than not - even despite the alleged "scratch resisteance of Gorilla Glass"
well my screen has a scratch only had it a week
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I put on Skinomi on my beloved transformer. yeah it's a wet app, and I'm not yet skilled in it's application yet, but certainly feel much safer with it on than not - even despite the alleged "scratch resisteance of Gorilla Glass"
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Well, scratch resistant =/= scratch proof, so all those people who say Gorilla Glass is the reason why you shouldn't need a screen protector are fooling themselves. I personally have a clearfreak protector on my transformer. It definitely makes me feel more at ease when I use it.
I bought two of the (as far as I can tell) unbranded screen protectors from ElectronicCrap.com. Other than the non-existent directions, I'm quite happy. Not terrible with the fingerprints, reduces the glare, feels and appears quite durable. Price seems a tad steep (given that you can get whole packages of universal ones for like $10) but these fit perfectly edge-to-edge with the cutout for both the light sensor and the camera. It didn't come with directions of any kind but it's a screen protector - it isn't rocket science. I'd say overall it's a keeper.
I picked up a dcmugen antiglare from ebay and I love it. Damp or dry install, the type with the two peel off layers, and repositionable to boot. It ships from Asia, and mine came with a slight crease causing bubbles that cant be flattened. I've requested a replacement, waiting to see if they follow through. So much easy to use indoor and out, and far fewer fingerprints to clean off.
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Got a zagg at bestbuy today because I was bored more or less. Installation went well even though the thing stuck to itself. But a few hours later and I'm bubble and wrinkle free nd protected. Now to decide if I want a spg crytal or not....
mybikegoes200 said:
I bought two of the (as far as I can tell) unbranded screen protectors from ElectronicCrap.com. Other than the non-existent directions, I'm quite happy. Not terrible with the fingerprints, reduces the glare, feels and appears quite durable. Price seems a tad steep (given that you can get whole packages of universal ones for like $10) but these fit perfectly edge-to-edge with the cutout for both the light sensor and the camera. It didn't come with directions of any kind but it's a screen protector - it isn't rocket science. I'd say overall it's a keeper.
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I bought one as well, but it looked like crap on mine. Hen again im terrible at applying these things. I usually let Verizon put screen protectors on my phone.
Has anyone tried the skin protector from PhantomSkinz? I have their carbon fiber back skin and it looks great and is durable
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My experience with Zagg has been mixed with all my devices but their customer support is good. If you get a bad protector(line down middle, or little imperfections) they will send you another.
The XO skin looked very promising, and for $10 cheaper I thought I would give it a shot. Just placed an order for the XO skin.
Use discount code retailmenotxo for $3 off(free shipping pretty much)
Pulled the trigger on an XO
after watching all the youtube reviews, i decided that the XO looked best.
ordered one this morning.
just a thanks to all the folks responsible for putting the links and testing together in one place for time-challenged guys like me.
btw, i think the transformer is one of the smartest purchases i've made in the last few years. i'm thoroughly enjoying it.
marvin
Following up on my earlier post. Installed the XO skin in my university's clean room(0 dust, yes I wore the cleanroom suit) and it has streaks. The protector quality is very good but once you put it on there are visible streaks all over. I kept the applicator wet so there would not be "burn marks" as specified by the instructions.
Going to ask for a refund... maybe I'll give Zagg another try. My first ZuneHD protector was wonderful but the 2nd one I got had a big line down it(bad QC).
The perfect screen protector
I always have problems applying the screen protectors to any of my devices, so I did some research and decided to go with one made by a company called Aurum. The deciding factor was that it had a large cut out for my camera so its easier to apply. Overall, I am very happy. I got the two pack in case I messed up the first one.
http://www.amazon.com/Asus-Eee-Pad-...4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1308242480&sr=1-4
I dont think I will ever buy the wet applicator types again, the dry is just simpler and gives me choices in whether I want a clear or the anti-glare. Hope this helps
Here is the link to the anti-glare offered by Aurum in case anyone is interested: http://www.amazon.com/Transformer-M...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1311083745&sr=1-1
I usually get Bodyguardz for all my gadgets (mostly phones). It just feels better than Zagg's invisible shield and other screen protectors.
Anyone tried using Bodyguardz? I'm thinking about getting either the full body protector or just the screen protector. Hmmm this is tough.
Following up... after 24 hours drying/curing it looks much more acceptable. The funny part is there is a tiny black spec under the protector. I don't know how it got there since I was in a cleanroom!
Found this one in Amazon, similar to the Aurum with anti-glare.
Anyone has used this ? Is this any good ?
HandHelditems - Anti-Fingerprint, Anti-Glare, Matte Finishing Screen Protector (3 Pack) (Free HandHelditems Sketch Universal Stylus Pen)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0056K5D0G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=A1NOY9EOR8TXD6
Hmmm... I have previously considered to buy it too, but I've seen the Gorilla Glas Test with the Transformer in a YouTube video... you dont need a screen protector
I just got a screen protector from Photodon. Their MXA film is great. It was a bit of work to put it on with no dust and correctly aligned. But once it's on it looks pretty good. It's got a glossy finish, so it looks just like the original screen. You can hardly tell that there is a screen protector on the transformer. It is pricey at almost $20.00 each, ut the screen is still sharp and crystal clear with none of the haze that a lot of cheap screen protectors have.
xxx.photodon.com/p/MXA-5445-01.html
I used to have Bodyguards for my HTC Touch Pro and it peeled after three months both times that I used them. Now I use Phantom Skinz and I get no orange peel effect and I've had one on my HTC Evo 4G for almost 1 1/2 years with no peeling and no orange peel effect. Smooth as glass and you can't even tell it's on there.
Now I have Phantom Skinz screen protector on my TF and Phantom Skinz Chromatics white carbon skin for the back side. Very nice to say the least.
I would highly recommend a screen protector for the TF because although it has Cornings Gorilla glass, it sux for finger prints and fingerprints are easier to wipe off of a sceen protector than the Gorilla glass.
im using the steinheil Ultra Crystal. also use it on my phone.
I'm having trouble deciding on a good matted glass protector for my shield. The only complaint I really have about it is the massive glare I get when going outside
But I've never had to buy this kind of accessory before so I don't know what brands are good or not
Any comments appreciated :good:
I currently have a tempered glass protector, and although it looks and feels great, glare is horrible outside. Since this tablet will be used for the primary display to control a 3DR SOLO Quadcopter drone once released next month, I need something that will work better outdoors.
Going to give this set a try. Not tempered glass, but I don't think you can get tempered glass protection that has a matte finish.
Mr Shield Anti-Glare Protector (3 pack)
Will report back once I give it a try, maybe even do a video review comparing it to what I currently have while outside in direct sunlight.
Let us know how the fit is as a lot of the reviews for the other devices indicated it's not a tolerable fit...
Any glass recommendations for the BLU R1 HD device?
I am looking for the same. I found some on AMZN but dont know if to bite the bullet on them.
Amazon Screen Protectors
Honestly I wasn't going to put one on, because for me it's just a cheap backup, But after one day of use I already have a few very small scratches on the top right hand corner, Gorilla Glass 3 isn't doing great and my OCD is already bothering me.
If I get scratches on the actual screen area I'll lose it lol
On Amazon their are three choices and honestly they very well may all be manufactured by the same company based on the listings
BLU R1 HD Screen Protector [Tempered Glass], Popsky 0.26MM Ultra Thin 9H Hardness High Definition HD Scratch Proof Premium Screen Protector Glass Protective Film $8.50 w/ Shipping
[2 Pack] BLU R1 HD Screen Protector, Nearpow® [Tempered Glass] Screen Protector with [9H Hardness] [Crystal Clear] [Easy Bubble-Free Installation] [Scratch Resist] $9.99 - Free Prime Shipping
BLU R1 HD Tempered Glass Screen Protetor, Vikoo Scratch Proof 0.26MM Ultra-thin 9H Hardness Shatterproof High Definition HD Ultra Clear Screen Protector Glass for BLU R1 HD Phone - $8.30 with shipping
They are all 0.26MM
They all have 2.5D edges (which should match better with the 2.5d screen
They all have oleophobic coating
They all list Anti scratch/shatter/explosion.
My advice would be that if you want a backup protector and have prime go for the second one, otherwise the last one is 20 cents cheaper and most likely they are all the same screen protector just repacked by different companies which is extremely common. For a buck and some change more I'll probably go with the second one and let you know how it goes.
I ordered the one from Nearpow. I will update this when it comes in and I install on my BLU R1 HD.
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I ordered the one from Nearpow. I will update this when it comes in and I install on my BLU R1 HD.
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Looking forward to your review as I'm looking at that one myself.
I got this one early on.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I61Y33Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I received the product, it didn't look like the one in the picture. Honestly, the shape and the cut outs looked like the other ones you listed. Fit was horrible. The Blu has a lot of curve and the edges weren't able to seal. Lots of lift around all the borders. Hopefully, these other ones are better.
Any updates on best screen protectors, no scratches yet, but i have saw a post or two about how easy this screen scratches.
The one I purchased arrived last night and I took off 6 for a .99$ plastic protector that I bought. That protector never say well so I gave the glass a try. Unfortunately the glass one sat just as poorly. Where the cut outs were for the camera and the LED the glass did not fit flush against the phone and showed as it was lifted.
I have taken both off and am just using the phone naked.
IMO
In my personal experience *most* screen protectors are created equal. My sister bought one off Amazon for 10$ and I bought one for 1.50$ on Ebay, When they arrived her's was in a fancier box but inside the boxes they had almost exactly the same contents. I tried scratching mine with a knife, and it didn't scratch (so it was glass). I'd say it is worth the risk (only 1.50 shipped in the same time as amazon one)
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I got this one early on.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I61Y33Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
When I received the product, it didn't look like the one in the picture. Honestly, the shape and the cut outs looked like the other ones you listed. Fit was horrible. The Blu has a lot of curve and the edges weren't able to seal. Lots of lift around all the borders. Hopefully, these other ones are better.
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I bought the nearpow one and the fit was awful, because of the 2.5D glass it just didn't adhere on the sides at all and it wasn't even close to full coverage. I've chosen not to worry too much about the screen, it's a $60 phone.
I just bought a cheap case that has a bit of a lip to stop the screen from touching stuff. If I place it face down for example.
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I bought the nearpow one and the fit was awful, because of the 2.5D glass it just didn't adhere on the sides at all and it wasn't even close to full coverage. I've chosen not to worry too much about the screen, it's a $60 phone.
I just bought a cheap case that has a bit of a lip to stop the screen from touching stuff. If I place it face down for example.
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Same, because the phone screen is not square in the sides the protector don't adhere like it's supposed too
Does anyone like the nearpow ones from amazon? I bought the box with two of them but haven't put one on yet. I'm wondering if it's even worth trying since reports so far don't seem to good. I can see where it might be more challenging to make them for a screen with rounded edges. I have two of the phones now and like them very much so am interested in protecting them.
I purchased this one:
"BLU R1 HD Tempered Glass Screen Protector, Vikoo Scratch Proof 0.26MM Ultra-thin 9H Hardness High Definition HD Ultra Clear Screen Protector Glass for BLU R1 HD Phone"
from amazon.
Does not fit cleanly.
Given all these reports I am beginning to wonder if these are even tested or manufacturers just assume it will work once cut out to size.
Sadly, i'm just joining in the bad news. I purchased the Qosea Ultra-thin 2.5D 9H Hardness Crystal Clear Scratch Resistant Tempered Glass Screen Protector for BLU R1 HD and so far it-s the same result, it doesn-t stick on the edges because of the curvature of the screen. I'm still using it because i don't want to ruin the screen so i'll be waiting for the confirmation of a tempered glass that actually fits the screen properly.
I'm a bit baffled reading all the comments here and on amazon. It truly seems like nobody tested these things. I-m starting to think there are fake commenters because each glass protector have at least one 5 star review telling about how amazingly fits. Followed by nothing but unsatisfied people.
I have had mine since release and it's still in good shape. Don't see a point in getting any protector for such a cheap phone.
Well it's not exactly tempered glass but the reviews are better as to fit. Apparently it's a hard plastic. I'm getting this phone for my kid so something needs to go on there becasue he's not exactly not clumsy.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HQOTA1M/ref=psdc_2407781011_t3_B01N4DEMZY
What's up guys?
Just thought I'd share some screen protectors I recently purchased for the XA1 Ultra from Amazon which are the Newzerol Full Coverage Tempered Glass!
Firstly let me just say these are fantastic quality and you really get what you get for your money and I see other screen protectors for this model getting some bad reviews and these for me were the only ones that stood out and at the time held 4 x 4* reviews but they didn't hold much info so I took the risk myself.
Cleaning and application was straight forward and the screen sensitivity still feels the same to me, I felt with the original XA screen sensitivity decreases A LOT with tempered glass protectors and this was a slight concern when I got these but this isn't the case fortunately but the only sad thing is my device is white and these are black and have borders down the sides.
I really can't mock these though as I stated they are fantastic value and are covering the WHOLE of my screen which is a bonus, I really recommend getting these being a long term Sony user wanting to constantly protect my beautiful device.
Grab these whilst you can, seriously!
Nice. I'm thinking of picking one of these types of protectors myself because of the full coverage. I've got 2 clear tempered glass ones coming in the mail that I will use in the mean time.
I do wonder why these curved ones need to have black borders around them. Same with the ones for the S8, they would look a lot better if they resembled normal, clear tempered glass ones. Perhaps it has to do with the manufacturing process.
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Nice. I'm thinking of picking one of these types of protectors myself because of the full coverage. I've got 2 clear tempered glass ones coming in the mail that I will use in the mean time.
I do wonder why these curved ones need to have black borders around them. Same with the ones for the S8, they would look a lot better if they resembled normal, clear tempered glass ones. Perhaps it has to do with the manufacturing process.
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Thanks dude!
From what I see on Amazon for availability and reviews these were the best option (in my opinion) but as said the borders are a slight killer and the screen does smudge. I must note this is completely flat too, I can't say it's curved that's for sure but so far I think it's great. It was a problem with my Xperia X not having full coverage but it's still immaculate after a year and a half almost. Get back to me on the ones you've got as I'm very interested in that bud!
Just recently received 2 Purple Flexi Gel case's from Amazon too, 1 by L&K which is slightly transparent and the other from J&D Tech which is almost a solid colour and they both fit very well. The L&K case covers the volume controls and the power button whereas the J&D one doesn't, so there's a slight difference on feel. I'd definitely recommend Nillkin Frosted case's too as I've got those for the Xperia X and XA and they're fantastic but do not cover the top and bottom of the device but I am considering one for the XA1 Ultra as they're available online right now ?
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Thanks dude!
I'd definitely recommend Nillkin Frosted case's too as I've got those for the Xperia X and XA and they're fantastic but do not cover the top and bottom of the device but I am considering one for the XA1 Ultra as they're available online right now
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The Nillkin frosted shield in Black is actually the first case I got for my xa1 ultra. I've owned these Nillkin style hard cases for other xperia devices in the past and they are great. High Quality, very lightweight, minimal bulk, and the texture is hard to beat as far has hard shell cases go, feels great to the touch and the back material resists scuffs (plus, they always come with a free screen protector which is always nice). And yes, like you said, my only real gripe about it is it doesn't fully cover the top and bottom. Also, the case has started to wear a bit on all the corners - but it's very minor. I'll post photos if I get chance one of these days. I ordered it through Amazon Canada from a third party seller for around $13, but since it came directly from Amazons warehouse shipping was 2 days... otherwise, I would have ordered from Aliexpress where they are half the price, but I couldn't wait 6 weeks or more to get it.
I've got more cases coming from Aliexpress, including a TPU case by X-level. Aliexpress tends to have a tone of selection and most are very inexpensive, but you just have to be patient for it to arrive. Finding Xperia cases in Canada/the US is a little tougher in general, even on Amazon and retailers like BestBuy. Xperia phones just aren't popular here . In the U.K. / Europe, Sony seems to be infinitely more popular.
user95 said:
The Nillkin frosted shield in Black is actually the first case I got for my xa1 ultra. I've owned these Nillkin style hard cases for other xperia devices in the past and they are great. High Quality, very lightweight, minimal bulk, and the texture is hard to beat as far has hard shell cases go, feels great to the touch and the back material resists scuffs (plus, they always come with a free screen protector which is always nice). And yes, like you said, my only real gripe about it is it doesn't fully cover the top and bottom. Also, the case has started to wear a bit on all the corners - but it's very minor. I'll post photos if I get chance one of these days. I ordered it through Amazon Canada from a third party seller for around $13, but since it came directly from Amazons warehouse shipping was 2 days... otherwise, I would have ordered from Aliexpress where they are half the price, but I couldn't wait 6 weeks or more to get it.
I've got more cases coming from Aliexpress, including a TPU case by X-level. Aliexpress tends to have a tone of selection and most are very inexpensive, but you just have to be patient for it to arrive. Finding Xperia cases in Canada/the US is a little tougher in general, even on Amazon and retailers like BestBuy. Xperia phones just aren't popular here . In the U.K. / Europe, Sony seems to be infinitely more popular.
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Wow that's a surprise hehehe, glad to hear your voice on the Nillkin cases and nice to see someone thinks the same as me but I managed to bag a discount code from Nillkin for 20% off so I'll definitely be using that this coming pay day tehehehe.
As for AliExpress, I can't say I've ever used it or thought to use it myself so firstly I'd like to thank you for mentioning that site but after reading this I had a nice little browse on there and boy can you find some great deals but I see what you mean about the shipping, jesus dude!
Fortunately, I managed to find some tempered glass lens protectors stating that they're pretty much all for the X range and selected my model and apparently they're going to take upto 30 days here in the UK for me which yes is quite long but we'll see if they turn up and do the job.
Any pics yet my man?
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As for AliExpress, I can't say I've ever used it or thought to use it myself so firstly I'd like to thank you for mentioning that site but after reading this I had a nice little browse on there and boy can you find some great deals but I see what you mean about the shipping, jesus dude!
Any pics yet my man?
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Yeah with Aliexpress it's hit or miss, sometimes the items arrive in the first half of the shipping estimate, other times, at the latter end or even beyond that . That being said, there are some steals and unique finds as far as cases go, you just have to do a little research and digging with what little information the sellers often provide. I find the photos and star ratings posted by users the most helpful.
I will order a full-coverage screen protector like yours if I end up hating the clear tempered ones I ordered (still waiting on them in the mail from Aliexpress, I got 2 x for around $2.50 USD). And I'll post pics after my items arrive. If I can live with the limited coverage, I'll end up leaving it on. If it bothers me too much, I'll may end up ordering a full-coverage one like yours, although I'm not completely sold on the two tone look as it won't blend as well as the clear ones when the screen is off, and as much as I like the Sony logo, the cutout isn't the prettiest thing, as I might have preferred to have it covered up entirely (even if my XA1 Ultra is black). Hard to win in either case.
The small detail of curving displays nowadays really does complicate everything! Lol.
So far I'm actually still using the out of the box screen protector, the sides being unprotected. Is a bit annoying but it's better then nothing. Does this phone have no otterbox style cases yet?
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Does this phone have no otterbox style cases yet?
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To be honest, good luck finding cases for the XA1 Ultra from the big-name case manufacturers (speck, otterbox, etc), at least for time being. I can't even find skins for this, as it's just not a popular device in the North American market for it to be worth it to manufacturer accessories for this. Which is why I have resorted to shopping online and overseas for cases for my Xperia devices in years past.
Amazon is always a good starting point but your options will be limited. As we've been discussing on this thread, Aliexpress has vast selection but shipping times are in the weeks and possibly months.
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To be honest, good luck finding cases for the XA1 Ultra from the big-name case manufacturers (speck, otterbox, etc), at least for time being. I can't even find skins for this, as it's just not a popular device in the North American market for it to be worth it to manufacturer accessories for this. Which is why I have resorted to shopping online and overseas for cases for my Xperia devices in years past.
Amazon is always a good starting point but your options will be limited. As we've been discussing on this thread, Aliexpress has vast selection but shipping times are in the weeks and possibly months.
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What is your experience with quality through them? That's my main concern right now
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What is your experience with quality through them? That's my main concern right now
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If you're referring to Aliexpress, I would recommend looking for cases that are branded, like Nillkin ; which is a well known Chinese case manufacturer. Usually these will come in retail packaging, which the sellers will advertise. User reviews/photos will also help. These will usually come in at a visibly higher price than other cases (usually more than $6 USD), but it is often an indicator of quality. Anything silicone, hard-shell, or TPU is relatively a safe bet, but if you're looking for something like a metal/aluminum shell, be weary and read reviews first... the quality of these is much harder to discern. And lastly, it will be impossible to estimate shipping times (shipping is almost always free and untracked). I live in Canada and it usually takes a month or more, so if you need something now, look elsewhere.
Also interesting to note, a lot of third party sellers on Amazon are actually just selling cases they have purchased in bulk from Aliexpress (other times, they are selling from China directly). So if it's not from a manufacturer you recognize (like Speck, Incipio, Belkin, etc.) it's likely a generic one that they've marked up in price or they'll charge you for shipping. Nothing wrong with either one, just know that the quality is going to be similar.
If you have further questions please let me know
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What's up guys?
Just thought I'd share some screen protectors I recently purchased for the XA1 Ultra from Amazon which are the Newzerol Full Coverage Tempered Glass!
Firstly let me just say these are fantastic quality and you really get what you get for your money and I see other screen protectors for this model getting some bad reviews and these for me were the only ones that stood out and at the time held 4 x 4* reviews but they didn't hold much info so I took the risk myself.
Cleaning and application was straight forward and the screen sensitivity still feels the same to me, I felt with the original XA screen sensitivity decreases A LOT with tempered glass protectors and this was a slight concern when I got these but this isn't the case fortunately but the only sad thing is my device is white and these are black and have borders down the sides.
I really can't mock these though as I stated they are fantastic value and are covering the WHOLE of my screen which is a bonus, I really recommend getting these being a long term Sony user wanting to constantly protect my beautiful device.
Grab these whilst you can, seriously!
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The wallpaper in the photo is a live wallpaper called Wave LWP on the Play Store it can be purchased for £0.99 and the theme is Simple Xperia Logo from the store too.
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Been living with one of the cheap, non-full coverage tempered glass protectors for about a week. Not satisfied at all, as it still doesn't stick to the sides well even being not-full-coverage, leaving an unsightly bubble effect at the edges (top and bottom were fine).
However, for the price I paid ($1.91 USD for 2 of them ), plus I received a refund from Aliexpress for $1 USD for my satisfaction. Sure, I technically lost a dollar on these, but I get to keep both of them, the spare of which I can keep as a backup.
I immediately ordered a full-coverage one (black bars at top and bottom) for under $5 USD, which I hope to arrive in the next week weeks.
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Been living with one of the cheap, non-full coverage tempered glass protectors for about a week. Not satisfied at all, as it still doesn't stick to the sides well even being not-full-coverage, leaving an unsightly bubble effect at the edges (top and bottom were fine).
However, for the price I paid ($1.91 USD for 2 of them ), plus I received a refund from Aliexpress for $1 USD for my satisfaction. Sure, I technically lost a dollar on these, but I get to keep both of them, the spare of which I can keep as a backup.
I immediately ordered a full-coverage one (black bars at top and bottom) for under $5 USD, which I hope to arrive in the next week weeks.
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Oh man that's not good to hear! I have had a slightly bad experience with these Newzerol ones I posted. The first one once applied properly after time it seemed to come loose within the middle, there was a strange rainbow looking bubble and dirt gets under the sides quite noticeably at the top left and right. The first one lasted a week or so until it come loose all of a sudden and since then I've had the 2nd one installed and I've had the same bubble in the middle, dirt getting under the sides of the protector and I accidentally dropped my phone rear facing flat with a case on and dislodged the protector. So I am now looking to buy something different maybe and look forward to your next result and best of luck ??
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Oh man that's not good to hear! I have had a slightly bad experience with these Newzerol ones I posted. The first one once applied properly after time it seemed to come loose within the middle, there was a strange rainbow looking bubble and dirt gets under the sides quite noticeably at the top left and right. The first one lasted a week or so until it come loose all of a sudden and since then I've had the 2nd one installed and I've had the same bubble in the middle, dirt getting under the sides of the protector and I accidentally dropped my phone rear facing flat with a case on and dislodged the protector. So I am now looking to buy something different maybe and look forward to your next result and best of luck
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I believe the reasoning behind the black/white bars around the full-coverage protectors are because the adhesive is only applied to those areas, hence, why you protector might have shifted around and why dirt can get underneath. I’ve heard some of these also have touch responsive issues as a result of air getting between the display.
Been using the full-coverage tempered glass for a little bit... my thoughts:
+ Installation is actually a bit easier than the clear glass ones because of the bars at the top and the bottom, you have less of an area to worry about getting dust or fingerprints underneath when installing. However, the screen protector comes right up to the side edges, which is something you need to be very careful about. If you're off by even a hair (I got mine pretty good, but definitely not perfectly aligned) you will notice it, and you may have problems with tight fitting cases, bring me to my next point...
- the screen protector has side bezels as well. They are very thin, but these areas are where the adhesive is to my knowledge. Because of this, you will get some light shining through on the sides outside of the protector, which you will see in low light or at night. This is a little bit bothersome, but it's not visible when looking at the phone straight-on. From the sides, at a steep angle you can definitely see the light shining through (a case with a 'lip' definitely helps covering that up a bit). So once again, make sure you get the sides aligned evenly, or else you'll get more light shining through one side than the other.
- Because there are side bezels, this DOES cover up a slight portion of your screen. You won't notice this when looking at it, I only noticed this when some parts of text were ever so slightly cut-off on a website that didn't have proper side padding. I would say it cuts off a 1-1.5 millimetres on each side.
- The screen protector definitely increases reflectivity (see photo) and lessens screen contrast ever so slightly. This is something you will immediately notice primarily when the screen is off, as you'll get an almost mirror-like finish on the screen portion. This is emphasized even more so because the bezels are solidly coloured. Aesthetically, it's not the prettiest thing, but I think it's well worth it for the other benefits. This is because the display itself isn't really adhered to the protector, and is set back a little, also lessening viewing angles slightly. There is also a slight dot pattern on the screen portion that can see if you look at it up close, but it's almost impossible to spot unless you're actually looking for it. I was concerned with this at first when I bought it based on the seller's photos, but it's much less noticeable in person.
+ No problems with touch responsiveness.
+ No problems with proximity sensor.
- Cutout for the Sony logo is hideous. Would've preferred it blacked-out completely.
Even with all the negative points, I still highly recommend these, as this is leaps and bounds over the previous protector I had. The coverage you get is vastly superior to the clear-type tempered glass ones that don't provide full coverage. When your screen is off it's not the prettiest and definitely emphasizes the bezels way more, but it's better viewing and user-experience overall when actually using the device.
8/10
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Been using the full-coverage tempered glass for a little bit... my thoughts:
+ Installation is actually a bit easier than the clear glass ones because of the bars at the top and the bottom, you have less of an area to worry about getting dust or fingerprints underneath when installing. However, the screen protector comes right up to the side edges, which is something you need to be very careful about. If you're off by even a hair (I got mine pretty good, but definitely not perfectly aligned) you will notice it, and you may have problems with tight fitting cases, bring me to my next point...
- the screen protector has side bezels as well. They are very thin, but these areas are where the adhesive is to my knowledge. Because of this, you will get some light shining through on the sides outside of the protector, which you will see in low light or at night. This is a little bit bothersome, but it's not visible when looking at the phone straight-on. From the sides, at a steep angle you can definitely see the light shining through (a case with a 'lip' definitely helps covering that up a bit). So once again, make sure you get the sides aligned evenly, or else you'll get more light shining through one side than the other.
- Because there are side bezels, this DOES cover up a slight portion of your screen. You won't notice this when looking at it, I only noticed this when some parts of text were ever so slightly cut-off on a website that didn't have proper side padding. I would say it cuts off a 1-1.5 millimetres on each side.
- The screen protector definitely increases reflectivity (see photo) and lessens screen contrast ever so slightly. This is something you will immediately notice primarily when the screen is off, as you'll get an almost mirror-like finish on the screen portion. This is emphasized even more so because the bezels are solidly coloured. Aesthetically, it's not the prettiest thing, but I think it's well worth it for the other benefits. This is because the display itself isn't really adhered to the protector, and is set back a little, also lessening viewing angles slightly. There is also a slight dot pattern on the screen portion that can see if you look at it up close, but it's almost impossible to spot unless you're actually looking for it. I was concerned with this at first when I bought it based on the seller's photos, but it's much less noticeable in person.
+ No problems with touch responsiveness.
+ No problems with proximity sensor.
- Cutout for the Sony logo is hideous. Would've preferred it blacked-out completely.
Even with all the negative points, I still highly recommend these, as this is leaps and bounds over the previous protector I had. The coverage you get is vastly superior to the clear-type tempered glass ones that don't provide full coverage. When your screen is off it's not the prettiest and definitely emphasizes the bezels way more, but it's better viewing and user-experience overall when actually using the device.
8/10
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Thank you for your very detailed review and I will definitely consider getting one of those myself as just recently got the XMT Full Coverage Protectors and they were absolute trash I highly recommend to not buy them I have issued a refund as the adhesive was useless.
I will be getting one of these as recently due to that poor protection I've been using mine without a protector and must say as sketchy as it is it feels really good as I've always used protectors lol.
Update on the tempered glass.
So yeah, small dust particles definitely make there way under the edges of the screen portion over time. Reason being is the ‘dot matrix’ , as these are essentially flat pieces of glass stuck to an edge that is curved, and there is no adhesive under the screen portion, only on the top and bottom bezels. A minor annoyance, but it is something I can live with. Not necessarily a hit on the product, as this is a unanimous problem across many devices as phone manufacturers move toward curved displays. Making screen protectors that thin whilst being curved not realistic.
9to5google explains some of the downsides of these protectors including the reflective rainbow effect in sunlight. https://9to5google.com/2017/11/16/power-support-pixel-2-xl-google-store-in-stock/
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Just brought these for Nokia 5 & Nokia 3. The one for the Nokia 3 has a WHITE border, this is for the copper finish phone I bought, so probably do white for other phones.