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What make screen protectors do you guys use on your XDA 1 ?
Me & my dad are looking @ getting some screen protectors for our XDA's but there seems to be quite a lot of different makes..
are any better than the others ?
Many Thanks
Neil
I have had good reports on Brando reusable protecters, dont bother with the 12 pack cheap type, they are junk, the Brando and other similar ones are washable as well, no adhesive backing, holds on by static I assume.
Do the screen protectors impair the visibility of the screen much ?
Cheers
Neil
i got a brando on my xda works fine its quite thick plastic so its protects screen fine it makes your screen not shiny but no less clear its time to wash when the screen portector starts to go a bit cloudy.
worth getting one imo
hmmm.. sounds like brando it is then.
Cheers guys :wink:
I was using Brando screen protectors since a friend told me about "Martin Fields OVERLAY" , I bought one , and, wow ! fantastic, really better , it seems you have no protection on the screen , really great !
ps : I bought it on "doml".
Hi,
I'm new in this forum and it looks great!
I just ordered my Qtek2020 and I'm quite impatient to get it...
For the screen protections, I use the Belkin ones on my iPaq and did not change it yet for months...
Ferdinand
XDA screen protector and cases!
Guys, try www.covertec.com they have cool cases for the xdaII and screnn protectors as well! Quite affordable too!
Jah bless
Anyone know if shield skins, unique skins, BSE, phantom skins or any of the sort will be releasing a full phone cover for this?
i've just bought a leather sleeve from http://www.boxwave.com/accessories/htc-magic-cases_3484.htm
They also have some interesting hard rubber coated shell cases as well as silicone ones.
I bought a cheap silicone skin from ebay as a stopgap until the leather one arrives, but it's not a very good fit and is very uncomfortable to hold.
I have a silicone one I picked up off of Amazon for about £3, which is OK but a bit of a lose fit and even though it was specifically for the HTC Magic it doesn't line up or allow for the buttons correctly.
I am VERY interested in the hard rubber shells on that site but I noticed it was in $ so guess it a UAS site.
What's the postage like on the case you ordered mate and any idea if you will have any customs charge to pay? You'll have to let use know when it arrives.
you can sunmit to invisible shield to create one for our phones !!!
http://www.zagg.com/hotgadgets/index.php
the htc magic is in category of "Cell Phones / HTC / HTC MAGIC ( aka G2 )
look at :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zK2-IOGdJg
Has any of you used invisible shield?. I am looking for a good screen protector, but I do not know if this one is a good one.
I would like to know if it works fine and let your finger move slowly
I am also looking for information about boxwave screen protectors.
Please share you screen protector experiences
zutik said:
you can sunmit to invisible shield to create one for our phones !!!
http://www.zagg.com/hotgadgets/index.php
the htc magic is in category of "Cell Phones / HTC / HTC MAGIC ( aka G2 )
look at :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zK2-IOGdJg
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i catn find it in that list.... but it looks promising. how on earth do you fit it to the curves? it looks like shrink wrap.
i can confirm all of the silicone ones button pattern is wrong, i dont know whcih numpty designed these but he got it titalloy wrong. The silicon case fits perfectly, shame about the crap button location which makes it hard to use.
ive used zagg invisible shield for my g1 iphone and touch and they were all great..it made the phone brand new and made this inch long scratch on my the screen on my iphone completely invisible i forgot it was there..now im waiting for the magic...the black google ion edition scratches easily
Johnny™ said:
i can confirm all of the silicone ones button pattern is wrong, i dont know whcih numpty designed these but he got it titalloy wrong. The silicon case fits perfectly, shame about the crap button location which makes it hard to use.
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Further more the thickness of the silicone body give also some problems when you have to use the border of the screen... like when you have to press the 'P' key of the qwerty keyboard, for example, or when you want to move a widget from one "virtual desktop" to another... tested by my own
bobdude5 said:
ive used zagg invisible shield for my g1 iphone and touch and they were all great..it made the phone brand new and made this inch long scratch on my the screen on my iphone completely invisible i forgot it was there..now im waiting for the magic...the black google ion edition scratches easily
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The Zagg full body one is now for sale for the Magic! It looks excellent. Ordered mine this morning, direct from their website.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
Abs. said:
The Zagg full body one is now for sale for the Magic! It looks excellent. Ordered mine this morning, direct from their website.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
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I also ordered this cover two days ago. I'll post here any consideration... but i live in Italy and it will (most likely) take over 15 days to arrive
i found the zagg to not slide as well as others on my G1- phantomskin and shield skin best (tested shield skin on mine and the others on friends')...
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i found the zagg to not slide as well as others on my G1- phantomskin and shield skin best (tested shield skin on mine and the others on friends')...
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HTC Magic/Sapphire G2 doesn't need to slide
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HTC Magic/Sapphire G2 doesn't need to slide
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i meant your finger along the screen seems to drag more compared with others...too sticky...
i use shield skin on my G1 and think its perfect- got an email from them yesterday- will b on their website june 22.
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i meant your finger along the screen seems to drag more compared with others...too sticky...
i use shield skin on my G1 and think its perfect- got an email from them yesterday- will b on their website june 22.
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Ops... sorry for misunderstanding... To protect my screen I use a protector found on Amazon that really enhance the finger sliding (i don't remember the brand but it got a colorful parrot on the "box"). It's bubblefree and easy to apply. The sticky is good for phone protection so that you can get more grip when keeping the phone in your hands.
Abs. said:
The Zagg full body one is now for sale for the Magic! It looks excellent. Ordered mine this morning, direct from their website.
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
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Damn expensive for a thin piece of plastic. I'll stick to the leathersleave that came with the phone Am i the onlyone that got this leathersleave? It was in the box. Mine is unbranded from HTC.
BelugaHval said:
Damn expensive for a thin piece of plastic. I'll stick to the leathersleave that came with the phone Am i the onlyone that got this leathersleave? It was in the box. Mine is unbranded from HTC.
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I think you're note the only one Me too got this leather (?) pouch but while it's good for using the pone... like a phone (or a PSP)... it's really bulky when you use the HTC Magic for work. Furthermore it makes difficult to use the phone when you have only one hand free. So which alternatives? I bought a silicone body but its thikness bother the touch on the touchescreen borders (For example: to press the P letter on the Virtual Keyboard while in portrait is really tricky).
Ultimately the ZAGG "piece of plastic" is the only that gives you e really good protection and en extreme usability... it appears there are no good alternatives.
Peace.
does the Invisible shield for HTC Magic T-mobile G2 fit the vodafone magic?? Got an email from zagg that they wanted an vodafone cell to creat shields for. So that confused me, have anyone tested?
I think the shape of the htc magic differs only in color... or at least i hope so
but they differ in weigth atleast in specs....
hey there,
ive searched in the "cases" thread but i havent found a solution. I think ill buy an invisible shield full body protection from zagg. for my hd2. Is this a good choice? It costs a lot of money.. is it stabile enough for 3 years without bubbles etc.?
And could pleaase someone who already has it on his HD2 upload a pic of it.. how it looks on the front and especially the back (NOW IT SHOULD BE GLOSSY) side? Please! Thanks in advance!
or if u got any alternative suggestions to invisible shield plz feel free to tell me
this thread will give you reqd info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=580951
sorry looked through the whole thread but couldnt find it
i´ve installed the fullbody kit today, and this was very easy.
there is no air bubble or something like this.
the handling of the hd2 is amazing now, because of the better grip.
so a clearly recommendation!
i've had the full body kit on for about 9 weeks, and am very happy with it. feels great to the touch, helps with the sensitivity issue, but doesn't make it un sensitive, looks great on the hd2 (take your time fitting, and use plenty of moisture, ) fits like a lovely glove.
screen protector
I've always used sp's. Tried all different kinds. Put phantomskinz on hd, loved it. Then put it on hd2, seemed ok? Decided to try htc sp300. it was ok, until I installed swype. Noticed I had few more errors? My bud, Agoat,said take it off & try , I did, wow! Now I don't even have to hardly get close to letters to type.Still learning, but nice now. Must have transferred pressure or static? I use Imagnum case, so screen is protected in pocket. I think I'm set? lol Quig
don't use invisible shield as it damages the panting on the metal cover when released
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don't use invisible shield as it damages the panting on the metal cover when released
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you are joking, do you?
I've had the invisible sheild on for about 6 weeks now and it does seem to offer protection. I do have trouble reading the screen in strong sunlight though..
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don't use invisible shield as it damages the panting on the metal cover when released
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only if you yank off. moisture and patience it comes off.
hm? means that if im trying to put the sp (IS) off my metal cover gets damaged? in which way..?
do you have pics of it - how it looks on the back and on the front side with IS?
Phantomskins, not Invisibleshield
Sorry, posted earlier about using invisibleskin, it wasn't, it was phantomskinz, they are great.
Invisible Sheild Turns Brown
ImeXis said:
hey there,
ive searched in the "cases" thread but i havent found a solution. I think ill buy an invisible shield full body protection from zagg. for my hd2. Is this a good choice? It costs a lot of money.. is it stabile enough for 3 years without bubbles etc.?
And could pleaase someone who already has it on his HD2 upload a pic of it.. how it looks on the front and especially the back (NOW IT SHOULD BE GLOSSY) side? Please! Thanks in advance!
or if u got any alternative suggestions to invisible shield plz feel free to tell me
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I wouldn't put Invisible Sheild on anything it turns brown after a few weeks and makes your device look horrible. Look what it did to my poor Touch Pro. I reccomend a Vikuiti protector and a gel case for a happy HD2.
I bought one. Used it for a day. Removed. Once it hit my pocket, the edge of the shield all had fur or my pockets around it. Quite hard to clean it off. Next, I dun quite like the feeling when i grab the phone with the shield on. Lastly, it it not 100% covered. Makes it look like a half pass job to me. Wont recommend this to my friend.
bought it
Just bought a ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD Full Body protection for my HD2, will put it on and post a responce by today.
I have full body kit for the HD2 that I will not be using due to what I have seen and heard about this screen protector.
Any offers for it? Its unused.
Beware of FULL body
Not sure about just screen, but I had IS for HTC HD, not HD2. But generally speaking - it is about the same when it comes to IS, right ? Now ... I had full-body IS installed by professional in IS kiosk. Yes, they have IS kiosks in malls where they sell IS and also install them. I also tried installing it myself. And I DID take my time installing it and it looked great.
It looked great 1st 3-4 months, but then it started to peel off on corners. Now it looks terrible and I will remove it. I actually tried it 3 times !!! Really !!! Same story. And when you use pouch and frequently take out/insert your phone into it - this IS peels off even faster. Problem is that if some piece starts peeling off ... and you take out and insert your phone in case often ... that peeling becomes worse. Last time I used spare phone to let IS "sit" for a week !!!
Bottomline ... for HD2 I'm NOT planning to buy FULL body. Just IS screen protector - may be. Or some other SP. But not full body. And gel/hard plastic/metal cover. And pouch with clip
May be I'm just unlucky. But 3 times ??? I had HD from Nov 2008 and IS gave me nothing but trouble.
I installed IS for my HD2 since 10 January 2010. I bought the full body from IS website and try to install it myself. For the first time there were a lot of bubbles that couldn't be removed. I thought the bubbles would be fewer if I left it for 1 day, but I was wrong. The bubbles stayed there without any improvement. I peeled it and made the invisible shield very very wet, then paste it on my HD2. I was shocked because the result is very great. No bubbles at all. I just put the screen protector and battery cover protector because I don't like the glossy look on my matte back rubber finish.
I bought one already
the GF has one for her hero, the lifetime warranty is awesome
the forum wont let me post a link, but just google for: zagg incredible
use zagg20 promo code for 20% off too
Thanks didnt know one was released yet for the incredible and thanks for the discount code as well your a champ P
Click the free ipod link at the bottom of the page and enter your email address. They will email you a code for anywhere between 10-50% off.
Are you guys happy with the quality of the Zagg Screen Protectors?
I have one for my Vogue and love it. Got a full body one for my wife's BB pearl and the edges where there is a lot of curves didn't last well, but the screen and back are still in tact.
Not to bash on ZAGG but...
/showthread.php?t=618006
Comparing the ZAGG to the BSE.. I'll be waiting for BSE to release there's.
i love the zagg, screen only though.
have had a shield zone for all my electronics sine 05 excellent product
I already ordered my Zagg a few days ago, but after receiving my phone I am a little concerned about the lens protruding out like it does. Is there anything I can install over that to prevent it from getting scratched up?
i got it on my zune hd, its good, but it make the screen/color looks little weird.
I've had my white g1 that has the chipping problem for a year now and...needless to say my screen is the only thing that's still flawless.
I ordered a skin for my G1 from Best Skins Ever when I first bought my phone. Never recieved the skin; Never got my money back. I'm glad I only lost 10 bucks and not more. Now I have a Zagg Screen cover and a Zagg Skin for the body. Great quality product. My sister bought one for her iPod as well. I'm definitely ordering the full body kit from Zagg when I get my Incredible!!!
I have the zagg screen protector for the droid and totally love it. I think it actually improves the screen sensitivity and reduces fingerprints. I got it installed at best buy and they really went the extra mile to make it perfect (upon my request).
No bubbles or dust under it and its completely square on the screen. Ive been installing Zagg's myself for years on storm and mogul but just decided to save myself the headache and splurge and give the headache to someone else.
It took him 2 different shields but he got it and i gave him lots of props for it since it took like 30 minutes!!!
How about we get some high resolution pics up in this thread?
Sent from my ADR6300 I bought my incredible from bestbuy they gave me the zag for free and did free install
Picked up one from BestBuy as well. You pay a few bucks more locally, but they are good protectors. Had one on all my iPhones and never had issues with them.
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It's hard to photograph without a good lighting setup. Just look on images.google.com you'll find several good examples
disappointing
I received the zagg screen 10 days after I originally ordered it and I can honestly say it wasn't worth the wait or the $15. It falls short of expectations which is not many given the nature of the product. I followed the directions and was suprised to find out that I had to apply a liquid solution to the shield and apply it to the electronic lcd display, but I did it anyways. They sent the screen along with the application solution and a black sponge in a plastic container that could not be resealed so I'm not able to save the liquid. I put the screen on, applied the solution with the sponge, and used the squeegee card to get out most of the bubbles as best as I could. Hours later the bubbles still remain with tiny black chunks from the sponge, and also what looks like spider cracks within the invisible shield. Apart from the screen being far from invisible, it just doesn't feel right under my fingertips. I go to swipe and there is too much friction between my fingertips and the screen creating lag due to the rubbery feel. I ordered a clear slim back shell case from HandHelditems.com that came with a free screen protector for my ipod touch for $3.84 and the screen protector is much better than the invisible shield. I don't understand how this company sells this junk to the masses, but they can take their "self-healing military grade" marketing bs and shove it because it ain't worth the trouble. Save your time and money and buy something else.
Mine works great. followed the instructions exactly. Ill blame it on operator error.
yup my zagg fits and looks and feels flawless. its an essential piece to any high end device. best buy owned me for 22$ though
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I picked up a 3 pack of these:
http://www.handhelditems.com/samsun...atte-finishing-screen-protector-p-151910.html
So far it's really nice - easy to apply without bubbles, cut out for webcam/light sensor, and a nice anti-glare finish with a good texture to it.
-Dan
Thanks for the link Dan. These look nice and good price too.
Do you notice if they add any delay or stutter to the touch sensitive actions (scrolling, typing, etc)?
It's been awhile since I've used a screen protector, but fingerprints just seem so much more visible on the Tab.
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Great find man. Just ordered one myself.
most important info for me would be how "tacky" it feels. I just love the smooth gliding that occurs with the naked glass and have yet to find a screen protector even half as smooth. Who knows, maybe I just have spiderman hands.
Ordered one too. I hope they go on with static vs. wet....
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Awesome find! A quick check on retailmenot.com found a coupon code galaxytab20 for 20% off these. Site says this code was supposed to have expired on 11/30, but I am still seeing the discount right now. They have a good deal on both the clear and matte, so picking up a 3 pack of each.
The coupon knocks off the shipping costs pretty much, bringing the total to just under $18. Not bad for six sheets, if you ask me. T-mo sells ONE for $15, haha.
My only problem is fingerprints.
Tell me, does any of these screen protectors really, really work?
I'm very skeptic.
Nice find on the coupon code stefvan2k1!
The feel on these is nice.. I feel that there's less drag with the slight texture on these than on the glass alone (maybe it's just my most hands )
There's definitely a reduction in finger prints with one of these on, I was wiping my screen constantly before and hardly do now.
-Dan
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Which one has everyone been getting, the Crystal Clear or the Anti-Glare?
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Which one has everyone been getting, the Crystal Clear or the Anti-Glare?
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I just order 12 non-glare ones and 2 silicone cases. I have the expensive anti-glare protector that I got at T-Mobile and AT&T (Casemate) and the non-glare is awesome, I hardly ever wipe the screen the screen.
Thank for the coupon code!
Holy ****, they want $20 to ship a 3-pack from California to Vancouver Canada via USPS. To put that in context, Phantomskinz charged me $2.75 to ship a similar sized full body appliqué from Phoenix. Or to further put it in perspective, Zenus charged me less to ship my Color Edge case, from freaking Korea.
They ain't getting my business, they're running the old "shipping charge for profit" scam.
i got 3 anti-glare and 3 clear from ebay for $7 shipped for each set
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270667534916&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...95077&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_2837wt_1301
the anti-glare is ok but i've had a anti glare on my ipad since the beginning and the tab looks amazing with it being clear. Good thing to buy extra since it is annoying when dust or any thing get on the tab while installing and tape and patience isn't enough lol
alignment on the top and bottoms aren't perfect but if u eye it right you can give enough spacing on each side at least the corners are round and not jagged and with a gel case on the back that wraps to the front, it covers up the extra 2mm or less that the protector doesn't fully cover.
all in all for the price well worth it.
I would like to try these.... but I am picky about my protectors and cases... I assume they are decent? The low price scares me, hahaha.... so that being said, if I am going to order that case and screen protectors....
I might get something for my samsung focus off that site also? Any suggestions for the same combo but smaller?
The Galaxy Tab screen is Gorilla Glass, do you really need a screen protector? I imagine any force that would scratch or chip GG is going to tear a plastic screen protector.
Shady Gambino said:
The Galaxy Tab screen is Gorilla Glass, do you really need a screen protector? I imagine any force that would scratch or chip GG is going to tear a plastic screen protector.
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It's not really for protection, but rather to cut glare and fingerprints/smudging.
-Dan
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overridex said:
I picked up a 3 pack of these:
http://www.handhelditems.com/samsun...atte-finishing-screen-protector-p-151910.html
So far it's really nice - easy to apply without bubbles, cut out for webcam/light sensor, and a nice anti-glare finish with a good texture to it.
-Dan
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Can't believe AT&T dares selling theirs at $29..........
Gorilla Glass can be scratched. Some people have attested to that. BEcause it isnt indestructable, I prefer to use a protector. I got an Amzer protector from Anazon that is truly anti glare and def leaves no prints... but I will admit I prefer the feel and clarity of glass
I got my Galaxy Tab with SGP Ultra Oleophobic Clear type screen protector.
I didn't go for those anti-glare/finger print MATTE type protector, because to me they actually degrading
the screen sharpness, brightness and also color quality, which also mean degrading your overall
viewing pleasure that not only on Galalxy Tab but also on any devices.
Tested matte protector before on my old cellphones in the past years, they only making me frustrate,
low on mood or feeling regrets whenever I used my cellphones to watch video, pictures and even on phone idling screen.
You know, just like the LED/LCD or Plasma TV nowaday they're all on glossy surface which reproduces great sharpness, color and brightness.
All in all glossy surface = Great screen/picture/video quality.
Fingerprint, oily screen? Not a problem to me. Just wipe it more often.
It is still much better than keep felling frustrate with low screen quality everytime.
Thanks for the link. Just got my galaxy tab today and already have lots of fingerprints and see glare as an issue. I also think the slightly textured, antiglare films are better to the touch but sometimes degrade the screens sharpness a bit. I think it's worth the tradeoff though.
Oh and the coupon code galaxytab20 also worked for me. I paid 13.94 for a 3 pack with 3-5 day shipping.