I have seen lots of threads about the crystal clear screen protectors and what to get. But what about anti glare ones? I want one that hides finger prints well. Which one do people usually go for?
The one we got from our local Verizon store has been the best screen protector I have used. It hides glare along with fingerprints I believe the screen protector was the same one you can get from Verizon. I have used screen protectors for everything from Nintendo DS, Tmobile G1, T-mobile My Touch, Lowrance H20c GPS, Lowarance Endura GPS.
I just bought some cheap matte screen protectors off ebay and I am very unsatisfied. Makes everything appear blurry and seems to be more reflective than my clear ones.
So I am wondering this as well... I've had good experience with matte protectors in the past since they Ward off fingerprints but this one is unsatisfactory.
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Fyi I think I figured out why matte screen protectors look so bad on our phones. I'm used to my iPod touch matte screen protector which doesn't blur the screen very much at all, but then I noticed the difference in HEIGHT from the screen to the top of the glass display. If you look you'll notice there's quite a considerable gap. My iPod touch has very little distance between the surface and the screen. Unfortunately, the more distance between the matte material and the subject (in this case our screen) the blurrier the subject will be when viewed through the matte material.
So in short, matte screen protectors dont play nice with our phones period. Its part of the design and nature of the beast. Your best better is to get one of the many crystal clear screen protectors. I heard good things about the seidio one so I ordered a package of two...
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SGP Steinheil Anti Fingerprint is the best one I've found. It's not blurry but it does look a little grainy up close. IMO it's a worthwhile tradeoff for having an anti-glare matte finish and no fingerprint smudges.
yeah im with whipstitch on this i have the spg anti-fingerprint one and i like it a lot it makes moving my finger across my screen super easy and they have a nice feel to them and they aren't to blurry only if you hold it really close to your face but other wise its fine.
The Boxwave doesn't sacrifice any quality but is a bit on the pricy side. From what i've seen, its the best.
Blah you guys are making me think twice about these types! Ill have to order some and see what happens. I can always fall back on the seidio ones if I'm not happy I suppose.
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I'm using SGP Crystal Clear, and I love it. It's extremely anti-fingerprint compared to the stock screen, in my opinion (although it may not be as anti-fingerprint as the "Anti-Fingerprint" model). I just didn't want to sacrifice any visual quality, and I'm happy with the protector I got.
SGP, hands down.
I'm using the screen protectors from verizon. For $15 you get a set of 3.
They are not matte, but I don't struggle with glare.
I've been using the same first protector for 5months.
The highest reason I recommend this screen protector is that it's smooth.
I use the swype keyboard and other screen protectors produce dragwhen I swype my finger.
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Is it really necessary to put a screen protector on my Nook Color, or is the screen pretty durable?
I don't want to put anything on it that will lessen the sensitivity of the capacitive screen.
Thanks.
Obviously you run more of a risk without one, but I feel the same way you do about the sensitivity...I personally use a cover that folds open like a book (as opposed to a pouch), so that protects it just fine in transit, while leaving the screen bare when in use.
I also figure the risks are a bit different for this vs a cell phone, since you're not carrying it around with your pocket (with your car keys), moving around a lot while using it, etc...
So yeah...if you're paranoid, you can use one, but due to the nature of the device I feel its screen isn't really at risk. Plus it does seem pretty durable.
I don't think it is necessary. However, I heard the protector will make your screen darker. If you think the screen is too bright even when you set to the low brightness, then get a screen protector.
I have a case, but I don't think it is necessary either if you don't carry outside of your home.
I got myself a clear screen protector just because i couldn't find an anti glare one. I prefer to use one because
1)Its easy to clean the screen protector than the nook screen
2)The clear one does not make any difference in screen quality afaik. I hear the anti glare one makes it a little darker
3)the obvious worry about scratching the screen but thats really not a major issue due to the nature of the device.
I have a screen protector on mine. And notice no difference to the touch screen sensitivity. Its also a piece of mind. Cause if i scratch my screen by accident all i have to do is replace my screen protector.
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Have always used protectors on touch screens myself. Subscribe to better to have one and not need it than need one and not have it. Get a good one and sensitivity should not be affected.
I prefer the matte feel of the screen protector vs bare glass. I think it goes without saying that a device with such a large surface of glass has a greater chance of being marred in some way.
Yeah, don't cheap out. Get a zagg or similar one that isn't just a 10 cent cheapo from China and you get minimal to no reduction in sensitivity, while actually keeping your screen clearer because there aren't smudges, scuffs, and fingerprints all over the screen.
I have the Barnes and Noble anti-glare screen protector, and it makes a significant difference if you plan on using it in sunlight.
A screen protector seems to help/resolve the complaint that many have about the screen being too sensitive and of it being sensitive to dirt & moisture .. my experience says it helps quite a bit ...
I have the B&N Anti-Glare Screen protector and I have no noticeable decline in touch sensitivity. Easy to clean and looks great in Stock mode or with the Nookie Froyo.
I have a non glare protector... I like it better, personal preference.
i use a protector simply because it has a matte surface.. i hate glossy surfaces (ie the nook's virgin screen)
i got mine for $3 shipped on ebay and it fits and looks great
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I have the Barnes and Noble anti-glare screen protector, and it makes a significant difference if you plan on using it in sunlight.
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Not only that, but fingerprints are almost a thing of the past.
These are two screen protectors for the Google Nexus 7 Tablet, the Steinheil SGP series, sold by Spigen.com. They come in two flavors:
For those who want glass-like transparency :
Steinheil™ Screen Protector Ultra Crystal
The Ultra Crystal easily wipes away fingerprints and is hard coated to protect the phone from scratches. 25% thicker than previous model Hard coated for Scratches and Scuffs Prrof High Quality Optical Enhancement Film Perfect fit for Device's Display No Rainbow Effects Easy to install Anti-UV Ray Coated Marks and Fingerprints wipe away easily No Interference with Touch-Screen Responsiveness Premium Silicon Adhesive : Bubble Free Application Non-tacky adhesive : removed easily without leaving residue
For those who want a matte film with anti-fingerprint/anti-glare properties :
Steinheil™ Screen Protector Ultra Fine
Slightly Smooth Textured Film with 30% increased Light transmittance. Effective in preventing Glare, Smudges and Fingerprints. Ultra fine matte film high Grade Anti-Glare Hard coated Film Light Transmittance increased by 21% from previous model Premium Matte Surface Perfect fit for Device's Display No Rainbow Effects Good Surface Hardness : 3H Easy to install Anti-UV Ray coated Marks and Fingerprints wipe away easily Hard coated for Scratches and Scuffs Proof No interference with Touch-Screen Responsiveness Non-tacky adhesive : removed easily without leaving residue
Go to http://www.spigen.com/tablets/google/google-nexus-7-remium-lcd-protection-film-steinheil-series.html to purchase these screen protectors.
great review.
One question, because to me it does make a difference.
Did you purchase these yourselves, or were they given to you as review samples?
Now, back to the matter at hand, Steinheil is definitely a great brand.
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One question, because to me it does make a difference.
Did you purchase these yourselves, or were they given to you as review samples?
Now, back to the matter at hand, Steinheil is definitely a great brand.
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That is a fair question.
Due to the popularity of my youtube videos and website, I have been approached by MANY manufacturers and distributors to do reviews of their stuff. I have turned down 99% of them because I don't want to be a sellout. However, when I had a chance to get these screen protectors as review samples, I jumped on it, not just because I wanted quality items for myself, but I wanted to share with the rest of you my experience with items I really believed in.
In all honesty, I was probably going to buy either the matte one from Spigen, or one VERY similar made by a different company.
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That is a fair question.
Due to the popularity of my youtube videos and website, I have been approached by MANY manufacturers and distributors to do reviews of their stuff. I have turned down 99% of them because I don't want to be a sellout. However, when I had a chance to get these screen protectors as review samples, I jumped on it, not just because I wanted quality items for myself, but I wanted to share with the rest of you my experience with items I really believed in.
In all honesty, I was probably going to buy either the matte one from Spigen, or one VERY similar made by a different company.
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Does the matte one make the screen look grainy?
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Does the matte one make the screen look grainy?
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It's not grainy, but there is an obvious emulsion to the screen protector. Some people might have a fit over it, I don't mind it since now the screen isn't so glossy.
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Does the matte one make the screen look grainy?
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It's not grainy, but there is an obvious emulsion to the screen protector. Some people might have a fit over it, I don't mind it since now the screen isn't so glossy.
I like the matte because not only does it not show fingerprints but it also doesn't get sticky after playing a game. I'm using the matte now. These go on so great because they are thicker and thus tend to want to lay flat, so bubbles work out very easy. This was my first time using their rubber squeegee. I was skeptical at first and had a credit card handy but boy does it work great.
The screen has a different type of smooth with the matte. I like it. Alot.
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I like the matte because not only does it not show fingerprints but it also doesn't get sticky after playing a game. I'm using the matte now. These go on so great because they are thicker and thus tend to want to lay flat, so bubbles work out very easy. This was my first time using their rubber squeegee. I was skeptical at first and had a credit card handy but boy does it work great.
The screen has a different type of smooth with the matte. I like it. Alot.
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I agree. Their squeegee was very nice to use. Made the whole installation easy. I did have a credit card off screen as well, just in case.
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Steinheil™ Screen Protector Ultra Fine
Slightly Smooth Textured Film with 30% increased Light transmittance. Effective in preventing Glare, Smudges and Fingerprints. Ultra fine matte film high Grade Anti-Glare Hard coated Film Light Transmittance increased by 21% from previous model Premium Matte Surface Perfect fit for Device's Display No Rainbow Effects Good Surface Hardness : 3H Easy to install Anti-UV Ray coated Marks and Fingerprints wipe away easily Hard coated for Scratches and Scuffs Proof No interference with Touch-Screen Responsiveness Non-tacky adhesive : removed easily without leaving residue
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I bought this screen protector based on this review and I am very disappointed.
Once applied the Nexus 7 does look much better indeed, and the touch feeling is very pleasant and smooth. However, there is a quite noticeable noisy light diffraction that makes bright areas very painful to watch and are specially noisy (chromatic noise) in low light conditions. Said differently your eyes will suffer and your most likely to get headaches from this issue if you intend to look at the tablet for long sessions of reading and gaming.
I am baffled that such an obvious change in the screen rendition is not mentioned in the review.
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I bought this screen protector based on this review and I am very disappointed.
Once applied the Nexus 7 does look much better indeed, and the touch feeling is very pleasant and smooth. However, there is a quite noticeable noisy light diffraction that makes bright areas very painful to watch and are specially noisy (chromatic noise) in low light conditions. Said differently your eyes will suffer and your most likely to get headaches from this issue if you intend to look at the tablet for long sessions of reading and gaming.
I am baffled that such an obvious change in the screen rendition is not mentioned in the review.
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I almost had it perfectly done. Huge corner bubble, not an air bubble, but like a good chunk of the lower half wouldn't wipe out. I tried everything, I was 2 seconds away from getting a perfect fit. Then I get dust artifacts, following that my screen appears to have been damaged. Now it doesn't even look smooth. The squeegee and sticker removals didn't do squat. Worse product of the year. Complete waste of time and money.
I have just installed the Ultra Fine and as usual, I'm very impressed with the quality of their screen protectors. The screen protector is made to cover almost edge to edge, which is nice. The finish is excellent and fingerprints are nonexistent as advertised. Personally, I don't have issues with the screen looking grainy. Its fine enough for me such that I don't notice the chromatic issues that are usually seen with cheaper matte screen protectors.
Overall a screen protector worth its price and very easy to install perfectly. I like it.
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I've been using my Spigen SGP Ultra Fine MATTE screen protector for a few weeks now and I finally want to upload my thoughts and some pictures.
Spigen produces some of the best quality screen protectors that I have ever tried. I first owned one the Asus Transformer TF101 and couldn't wait until they made them available for the Nexus 7. Since I owned one of these in the past, it was a no brainer for me but they work so awesome that I want to share with you.
Here is a blurb from the website:
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Ultra Fine film is a high quality film with a slightly textured film with
30% increased light transmittance. The Ultra Fine is effective in preventing
glare, smudges and fingerprints
High grade anti-glare hard coated film
Premium matte surface
Good surface hardness : 3H
No rainbow effect
[URL]http://www.spigen.com/tablets/google/google-nexus-7-remium-lcd-protection-film-steinheil-series.html[/URL]
What this doesn't tell you is that these suckers are thicker then normal. They aren't flimsy like other ebay or amazon cheapo protectors. This makes them easy to get on without any hassles. Because they are thicker and less flimsy, pushing air bubbles out is a breeze. Especially because their little rubber air bubble remover tool is amazing and helps a lot. I chose the ULTRA FINE because of the MATTE fingerprint resistant properties that I loved from my Asus Transformer.
I've uploaded some pictures of the process starting from the unboxing, POST-installation, and a few weeks later. I wanted to give it a few weeks because this is why this screen protector is so awesome.
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I haven't cleaned my screen in over several weeks and it still looks perfect!
Truely amazing!
The Package arrives in a very nice, well crafted cardboard packaging (as pictured). The kit comes very well stocked with your not-so-typical accessories. Most "other" kits come in a cheap clear plastic bag, with a cheap card board cutout card and sometimes with a lent-free cleaning cloth. The SGP kit comes with a real nice cleaning cloth, a super awesome rubber Air bubble removal tool, and a 4-pack of dust removal stickers. There was also a nice marketing piece in there to show off some of their other products.
The Rubber Air bubble removal tool really surprised me. I thought, "No way will this be better then a credit card". Well I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. The tool is pretty tough, like a big pencil eraser that you could simply erase the air bubbles away.
The cleaning cloth feels really good too is bigger then most models you get from the other guys. This one is thicker and softer.
The screen protector itself is thicker then most and noticeable right out of the pack. There is only 1 "protection" piece that you remove during installation. Some protectors have both sides covered. In this case, the protected side is the side that has the "glue" on it. So only tamper with this when you are ready to begin.
Here are some very important notes that will make this extremely satisfying on the first go:
1. DON'T USE WATER!
- On some of the cheaper protectors, you can apply a mist of water to ease up the positioning of the protector once applied. This is NOT the case with these. These have a thin film of "glue" that actually will start to break down if wet. So clean the screen very good.
2. USE PROPER LIGHTING!
- I suggest being close to a very bright window so you can easily spot any dust particles.
3. TAKE YOUR TIME!
- Don't rush
4. ONLY PEEL BACK ENOUGH TO GET YOU GOING!
- Don't rip off the protective sheet completely until the toward end. Just peel back enough to start.
5. START FROM THE TOP!
- Align the top/camera hole first. I found this easier to actually FOLD the protective sheet back and hold it out of your way. Make SURE the top is ALIGNED properly. You don't want any overhangs on the bottom.
6. WORK OUT BUBBLES AS YOU GO. DON'T WAIT UNTIL LATER!
- Working out the bubbles as you go allows you to make sure there are no dust particles hidden in one of those air pockets. If you work out the pockets as you go, half of the screen protector would still have the protective layer on it. You can easily raise up that section of the protector from the glass and use one of the included stickers to nab the dust particle before you move on.
7. REPEAT UNTIL YOU ARE DONE!
- Marvel at the glory!
Here are reasons for why I love the MATTE Ultra Fine!
1. It's MATTE = No Glare
2. Never have to wipe off finger prints!
3. Never gets grimy (sticky) after playing games for a few hours
4. Looks superb/quality
The Ultra Fine is currently $24 but worth the extra cost for the benefits. Highly recommended!
http://www.spigen.com/tablets/google/google-nexus-7-remium-lcd-protection-film-steinheil-series.html
Bonus!
The Reason why I switched to a Anti-Fingerprint Matte?!
I am a IT Tech. I was working on a military base for 2 weeks and using my Transformer religiously. Tablets back then were semi-new (iPad 2 had just come out). I was talking to one of the girls who seemed interested in my tab and she briefly mentioned how nasty they look from all the fingerprints. I hadn't noticed before but after a long day, they really piled up and with the screen off, they glared out. I was trying to persuade her how awesome it was, yet she didn't even want to touch it... and that's not very sexy at all!
So I researched and found SGP Ultra Fine and purchased a protector for my Transformer TF101. Never looked back. Having your screen look amazing all day, every day without constantly cleaning it or wiping it down is a curse lifted. Long live SGP so they can protect all of my screens in the future!
Great review man!! I've used SGP before for my Inspire 4g and the protection to me is awesome. Quick question I've never used the anti glare/anti fingerprinte matte ones, could you comment how it feels? I know it won't be glass like but I kinda don't like the ones that feel too grainy if you know what i mean. thanks
Really good review! I have a eBay Matte screen protector and it's actually not bad at all. I love how the screen looks now as it's matte and anti-glare, finger prints are barely an issue as you say.
I actually like the way the screen feels with the matte. It is still very smooth; it doesn't feel grainy. To me, it just feels better, even with a stylus. Perhaps I'm just used to it from my Transformer. The AntiGlare and FingerPrint Resistance is a solid win to me (on top of protecting the screen).
Most LCD/TV's have a MATTE screen. Rubbing on some LCD's around the office, it is similar texture/feel... but the SGP is slightly smoother.
Love SGP.
It's a better "swipe" experience than clean glass, IMO. Viewing outside, GPS use, etc... and the Matte really shows it's worth. Plus no prints
RF
P.S. Steam up the bathroom and get some surgical gloves.
How is it with the rainbow issue matte screen protectors tend to have? I bought a cheap one off Amazon and it was terrible. I don't want to make the same mistake before ordering this
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How is it with the rainbow issue matte screen protectors tend to have? I bought a cheap one off Amazon and it was terrible. I don't want to make the same mistake before ordering this
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I'm not sure what you are referring to. I don't see any rainbow effect.
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I'm not sure what you are referring to. I don't see any rainbow effect.
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is the matte screen protector grainy? I remember getting some matte anti-fingerprint screen protectors for my G2 back in the day, and it made screen look hideous and grainy.
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is the matte screen protector grainy? I remember getting some matte anti-fingerprint screen protectors for my G2 back in the day, and it made screen look hideous and grainy.
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Ummm I think I know what you mean. You can kinda see it on a full white background. Nothing crazy.
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Ummm I think I know what you mean. You can kinda see it on a full white background. Nothing crazy.
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OK cool, thank you. The one I had made even darker colors grainy. I have one on the way now
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I have the device for some time now, I clean the screen when it dirty, and when not used, it either docked in it's dock for charge, or stored in my SENA leather pouch, is there still any need for a screen protector? I do baby my devices, I have some old SE K800, that now my mom use, and except some very little scratches, on the screen (it actually made of glass with some nice layer of anti reflect ), it looks like new, I don't put my devices in pockets of my jeans or so, as I always go around with a backpack with all my stuff, be the smartphone in separate pocket.
I read some thread around the net, from what I understood, there a couple types of screen protectors:
dry or wet installation, and glare or anti glare, some has oleophobic layer, there even a glass protector to protect the glass to protect the glas LOL.
I do like how anti glare once, look indoors, and outdoors, but as for the quality of the display quality, it not worth it, you have an HD resolution display, even though it's a PenTile type, it still on paper has HD resolution, anti glare just make it look so bad, I don't know how the more pricey ones, work with it, but if I compare it to my 24" IPS DELL computer display, it's difference of day and night (and in negative form, DELL is much better), so yes I do hate the glare, it much easier to read from matte display, but it the manufacturer thought it need to be glare, and there no option to choose matte or glare (like you have in let say, laptops), I don't know how you guys like anti glare screen protectors.
Then there the standard screen protector we all know, the problem is, they just don't feel like the sleek cool glass, it harder to swipe, and play games with them, I know it's not Gorilla glass, but I just hate to buy a device for resale value, I like all about it, and I don't have the money to replace device every then and now, also I don't run after the newest and best devices at all, when I understood I need a NEXUS, then all I buy is NEXUS, just for the NEXUS experience, and thats basicly all I care about, not that much about the specs, as I don't have so much of a choice, because it's NEXUS.
Also, I just hate dry installation screen protectors, and the one, that we have for the device, not cover all the screen, because it curved, so I maybe consider, a wet installation protector, but then again, they from what I seed, has a weird orange peel feel, and they not feel like the glass, at all, so I just don't know, do I need or don't ? I just like to feel the device, like it is, actually I use the SENA pouch, because I use the dock to charge the device, and don't want to wear the USB port, and that the best and only choice, that feel and looks nice, and protect the device very well, also the screen. as it inside made of soft velvet material, and also, I just can't use any other type of case, as I need it be easily removed from the device, when I need a charge, if I did..the case would wear and tear very fast, and get scratched, and what not.
Thoughts?
tl;dr summary: Do I need a screen protector? and with one?
But what about screen protector? As been said I do have SANA made sleeve, but do I really need to add a screen protector?
I think I want to try a wet install, but don't want to shell much $$$, what the options ?
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I would say don't bother with a screen protector. None of them offer the clarity or the feel of the bare glass.
I've had my n7 since launch and use it for looking at things while working on my car and it's still in perfect condition.
I've only recently put an anti glare one on since it's mostly being used as the head unit in my car. Helps with glare and finger prints but the display quality really suffers.
That the whole point, it just not the same feeling, I know there there a glass screen protectors, but they just destroy the design, and they cost $$$, I may do resell my devices, but not the near future, I mainly want the NEXUS experience, only when Google drop update support, then I may think to sell them, I can't kind of stop thinking of it, but come to conclusion, that I want a clear oleophobic screen protector, are those 10 for 5$ and so from eBay, any good? also they need to be changed from time to time, so better to buy a pack. Why manufacturers actually make the devices with glare screen? I mean, for example, in some notebooks you have TN panel, and then when it used with glare type layer, it kind of shows better colours, and brightness, but with AMOLED, IPS displays? what the point ? the only thing I can think of is, they used with touch panel, and like many things touch, being this a mouse trackpad from glass or plastic, or again touch panels, they can't be made sleek enough to work with, and they have to be made with glare finish, on other hand, old WM devices was all matte finish from what I remember, but they was recitative.
Matte screen protector will be better especially for gaming, though I removed mine because it is culprit of the screen flicker that I've been annoyed for when I got my nexus. Happy using it without protector, you'll appreciate better the quality.
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matte screen protectors makes swiping so much smoother but I have yet to find one that doesn't degrade the quality of the screen. dry clear protectors are much closer to the glass feel but they do also get a lot of fingerprints. Ive also tried wet install and the screen feels a bit rubbery, very different feel from the glass.
I have seen a video in the internet where they dropped two iPhones, one with screen protector and one without. The one with protector didn't cracked the glass so I guess screen protectors are very cheap investment that can add extra protection to our device, especially I've seen lots of accounts that cracked their nexus 7 after accidentally dropping them. It's possible that the video is not applicable to nexus 7 since they are bigger but still, I don't want to take any chances
I ordered 3 Xtremeguard in the end, the price is good, and most agree that for the price, they worth it..will se how it will out, but again, you say even that I use it at home, and the screen is protected, when not in use, there still a need of screen protector?
I don't use one. I like to just have the official Nexus 7 case with the flip cover. It keeps the screen safe when I'm not using it.
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I don't use one. I like to just have the official Nexus 7 case with the flip cover. It keeps the screen safe when I'm not using it.
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The best screen protector experience i had was with a ghost armor in my atrix. I had to peel it off because sand got under one corner in the beach, but it lasted 1yr and a few months with no problem. Reeeally finger friendly, not sticky at all, i could swipe better with the protector than with the bare glass and very flexible. I would get it for the nexus if i were in usa again.
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The best screen protector experience i had was with a ghost armor in my atrix. I had to peel it off because sand got under one corner in the beach, but it lasted 1yr and a few months with no problem. Reeeally finger friendly, not sticky at all, i could swipe better with the protector than with the bare glass and very flexible. I would get it for the nexus if i were in usa again.
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With the Nexus 7 that I use in a thin hard case most of the time, I prefer for the screen to be more naked. Since half the time exposure to it's surface is going to be minimized. (That and large 'decent' protectors are expensive).
Where as on my Nexus 4, at the very least I put an invisible shield on the front. Can opt for either the HD for clarity/glass-like, or the older "military grade" one if you prefer the more 'rubber' feel to it (And also seems to sort of dissipate the fingerprint effect). Only because I would be using my phone more, and more likely used with one hand or constantly taking in and out of my pocket.
It's a personal choice. I just prefer the invisible shield because it's one of the few that you can pay 20-30 (for phone size) for, that seems to keep it's quality and place on the phone for nearly 2 years if not more (ie: you'll probably upgrade your phone before you replace that screen).
Hey all,
Looking to order the Moto X very soon, but I hate not having a screen protector on my phones - dust, sand, something in my pocket scratching the screen.
Don't see too many choices, especially from Amazon that would get here this week. I really would prefer a dry application
i-blason? Never heard of them, can't find much about them.
Skinomi is a wet install...
COD - Crazy on Digital? Never heard of them either
Any suggestions? I'd like to order from a place that would have it arrive this week with my phone. Verizon sells a generic one but usually theirs peel off soon after, rainbow/orange effect, or are cloudy.
Are screen protectors still necessary? Having had an original Droid, a Galaxy Nexus and now the Moto X, I haven't used a screen protector on any of them and haven't had any issues. Sure, the screens print easy but it's just as easy to wipe them clean. I'm also always skeptical of screen protectors messing with the touch screen sensitivity but I'm sure that's not an issue at this point.
Personal preference, I prefer to have them. Droid X, iPhone 4, Galaxy S3. I've seen too many posts on XDA and other forums (for different phones) where people wonder how/why their screen scratched in an empty pocket. Sand (harder than glass), dust, etc. Just piece of mind for me is all.
Halo. Look it up on Amazon
I got an invisibleshield today. The edges of the screen aren't quite covered.
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I've tried a number of screen protectors, including the much-acclaimed Spigen SGP / Steinheil protectors. I keep coming back to Boxwave. Made in Japan, and very nice. It feels good to the touch--not grippy like others I've used. I've used their anti-glare and anti-fingerprint protectors for two of my digital cameras, and I use their glossy crystal one for my Samsung Galaxy Nexus. It's a dry application, but to be certain that dust won't get underneath it, go into your bathroom, shut the door, turn on the shower to HOT, and let the room get a little bit (not excessively) steamy. Dust particles will bind to the steam and not float around in the air. You can then apply your screen protector without too much fuss.
Right now it looks like Boxwave doesn't have any screen protectors for the Moto X. I assume they'll probably get some in the near future. I e-mailed them, once, about getting the best size for my 3DS and they were very helpful in helping me to find one with the dimensions I needed (since they didn't have a 3DS protector, they recommended me one that was the closest size).
By the way, I don't know how the Moto X's Gorilla Glass compares to my Galaxy Nexus, but my Gnex did start to get micro-abrasions, which is why I got a screen protector. I guess tiny particles in my jeans pocket were wearing on it. There were no scratches visible by just looking, but there were spots on the screen that were starting to wear, making the underlying screen slightly blurry. I'm very happy to have a screen protector. It almost doesn't affect the clarity of my screen, at all.
Invisiblesheild does not reach the bezel, iblason takes some readjusting, (have tape on standby) the Skinomi so far has the best coverage but it has orange peel and collects dust like a lint roller. I'll keep it on until Halo, Boxwave, or Reallook get some out. I hate wet apply except Just Like Glass.
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