I want to increase the friction on my galaxy note 2 screen.
What has your experience with glare resistant screen protectors?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
They screw up the Image and overall vision of the display, especially on white background. I guess this is due to their light reflection capabilities
But the one I used was really increasing the friction. However it is much better without the protector.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
I actually am using one right now. It helps out a lot with the glare, but it gives the screen an oily look to it on a white screen. I'm moving to an invisible shield today.
I am using a matte / glare resistant screen protector and I personally think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Yes, it will cause some graininess to the screen, so that the whites are not as clear. However, the reduction in fingerprints and glare is drastic. One of the advantages that I like the most is that it allows your fingers to glide quite smoothly across the screen. Unlike glass or clear screen protectors, your fingers won't stick to the screen. People who use matte screen protectors swear by them. Buy a cheap one and try it out. If you give it time, it will grow on you.
scitech09 said:
I am using a matte / glare resistant screen protector and I personally think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Yes, it will cause some graininess to the screen, so that the whites are not as clear. However, the reduction in fingerprints and glare is drastic. One of the advantages that I like the most is that it allows your fingers to glide quite smoothly across the screen. Unlike glass or clear screen protectors, your fingers won't stick to the screen. People who use matte screen protectors swear by them. Buy a cheap one and try it out. If you give it time, it will grow on you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not only grainy, it takes away some of the color saturation as well. I used mine for 3 weeks and decided to pull the plug last night.
They are HORRIBLE
Sorry but i just can't stand using anything related with "Anti-Glare" or "Anti-fingerprints"
scitech09 said:
I am using a matte / glare resistant screen protector and I personally think that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Yes, it will cause some graininess to the screen, so that the whites are not as clear. However, the reduction in fingerprints and glare is drastic. One of the advantages that I like the most is that it allows your fingers to glide quite smoothly across the screen. Unlike glass or clear screen protectors, your fingers won't stick to the screen. People who use matte screen protectors swear by them. Buy a cheap one and try it out. If you give it time, it will grow on you.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
+1... everyone has their own experiences and I personally am enjoying mine. Does the screen look a little different; yes. Is it THAT bad; to me no.
I will say that fingerprint smudges & glare have reduced dramatically for me. I bought a pack of 3 for $6 so it wasn't breaking the bank to try them out.
Sent from my NOTEworthy smartphone
I use one for my t-mobile Springboard that's installed in my car. In that situation it's a must have. It does impact the image quality but it's not that bad.
What I am really interested in finding out about I is the effect its had on s pen interaction. Does it make it more paper like?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
sikkhead said:
What I am really interested in finding out about I is the effect its had on s pen interaction. Does it make it more paper like?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
no it's not make it more paper like.
Related
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.
Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.
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...
Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.
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.
Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.
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 $15 you get a set of 3.
They are not matte, but I don't struggle with glare.
I've been using the same first protector for 5months.
The highest reason I recommend this screen protector is that it's smooth.
I use the swype keyboard and other screen protectors produce dragwhen I swype my finger.
Finger prints are driving me NUTS. Anyone have any recommendations?
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
Try an anti glare. The touch is smoother and fingerprints won't disturb you anymore.
Cons: display will look a little less "sharp" but you'll get used to it fast.
With such SP a "rainbow mask" noticeable on clear colors may stay for 3/4 days untill it dries.
I got the CaseMate from my local AT&T store, it does a good job with fingerprints and cuts down on glare with a reasonable reduction of screen clarity.
I am using the one from the T-Mobile store. Is a perfect fit covering the entire glass, only leaving a hole for the sensor and camera at the top.
It has a matte finish so fingerprints are a non-issue
yes, wear cotton gloves... nothing is going to prevent fingerprints. Some of them may reduce the effect. But if your eating chicken wings and tweeting at the same time your gonna make a mess!
i have privacy filter (ebay) and it shows little or no fingerprints.. its also a bit blurry like the no-glaze filter
Look for matte screen protectors online, I'm using one right now but lost the packaging so I can't tell what brand, but it costs about 12$. Sharpness is indeed reduced but its worth not wiping the screen all the time with a microcloth IMO
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
Ordered one. Maybe I'll do a picture review after the install tonight.
carlsbad0331 said:
yes, wear cotton gloves... nothing is going to prevent fingerprints. Some of them may reduce the effect. But if your eating chicken wings and tweeting at the same time your gonna make a mess!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
tats a good one, use cotton gloves!!
got to love this one, also use a latex surgical glove while you at it!!
I've one from cellularlines, it's ok to prevent fingerprints but i don't like it's quite matt instead of glossy
R
http://www.skinomi.com/sagatab.html
i have this for my g tablet works great!
No issues barley noticeable very tough and reduces fingerprints!
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
snipestech said:
http://www.skinomi.com/sagatab.html
i have this for my g tablet works great!
No issues barley noticeable very tough and reduces fingerprints!
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh and enter" get25"
and get 25% off
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
I have a Otterbox Defender case for my Galaxy Tab, the screen protector that comes with that attracts much less fingerprints than the screen when it's naked or the Zagg invisibleSHIELD.
Wow. I feel cheap. I cut the tab off of the screen cover that came with the tab and just left it on there. I hardly notice the finger prints.
I like naked screen, more comfy, cold touch.
Wrapsol works pretty well too. Got the matte package and it works nice.
for me the best one, not only for Smartphones, is the ANTIGLARE from BRANDO
http://shop.brando.com/bw-pda-screen-protector-samsung-galaxy-tab-_p4876c19d8.html
SERVUS
WOLF
Got the one from the T-Mobile store last night, it's T-Mobile branded packaging, $14.99 and it works great, cuts down glare and fingerprints.
Just ordered the sgp oleophobic screen protector. Similar to what the iPhone has for repelling fingerprints.
Hey all,
Anybody using matte screen protectors on their IS? Does it significantly reduce glare when using the phone outdoors?
I want to get one as the one I'm using (came with the Casemate case) is horrible. It gets TONS of fingerprints on it. Wondering if any of you have suggestions as to what would reduce/eliminate glare and fingerprints.
Thanks, all!
Using a matte screen protector from screenprotective.com
It is good, does block glare and the fingerprints are significantly reduced. Though it does reduce the already horrible quality of front camera.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA Premium App
Nxtgates said:
Using a matte screen protector from screenprotective.com
It is good, does block glare and the fingerprints are significantly reduced. Though it does reduce the already horrible quality of front camera.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Isnt there a cut out for the front cam?
No there isn't and as I don't video chat or use the front camera, I don't mind that at all.
Also, even if I used the front camera, getting the fingerprints and glare off the screen is a tradeoff as you obviously use the screen much more.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA Premium App
Nxtgates said:
No there isn't and as I don't video chat or use the front camera, I don't mind that at all.
Also, even if I used the front camera, getting the fingerprints and glare off the screen is a tradeoff as you obviously use the screen much more.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK, awesome! Thanks for the input, dude!
Hi,
I had this problem at once, about no have cut for fropntal camera, when i bought protector for my Milestone.
Now i buyed from ebay. I not receive yet, but i can post my impression when i get if you wait...
Our Incredible S sports a Gorilla glass screen, which in my opinion makes screen protectors obsolete.
Just google gorilla glass, check the videos found on youtube, etc.
Never had a screen protector with my hd2, just sold it without a scratch after using for almost 2 years. Incredible's glass screen is even better, not only scratch, but impact resistant.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
I think the OP is more concerned with glare. I just picked up a matted one that for that same reason and it does help considerably with fingerprints. Glare protection helps but nothing is going to help that much in really bright direct sun light... I forget which brand it is, but the cutout for the front facing camera is off. Don't really notice a difference in the picture but I went ahead and snipped a small part of the protector.
Oh, ok I get it.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
Just an update for this thread. I decided on the BoxWave ClearTouch Anti-Glare screen protector. It is AWESOME! Glare and fingerprints have both been reduced significantly! I definitely recommend it to everyone!
kattara said:
Just an update for this thread. I decided on the BoxWave ClearTouch Anti-Glare screen protector. It is AWESOME! Glare and fingerprints have both been reduced significantly! I definitely recommend it to everyone!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hi, where did you viu? can you post a link?
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk
drr00t said:
hi, where did you viu? can you post a link?
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where did I what? Viu?
Link --> http://www.boxwave.com/htc-incredible-2-screen-protectors/htc-incredible-2-cleartouch-anti-glare/bwpdd/f-zttw
Does the anti-glare cause 'noise' or skews the pixels of letters? That's one of my worries of getting one. Otherwise I'd have to stick with crystal clear.
Also, does it hinder brightness? That'd kill battery life for me..
Sent from my Nexus Uno using XDA app
So it's a choice between the screenprotective one and the boxwave one? The Screenprotective is US$4.29, comes with two and has free shipping worldwide but is missing the camera cutout. The Boxwave one has a singular option for 12.95 plus shipping and has the cutout. Hm...
How are your screen protectors holding up? Still tight against the screen? Do they make the screen dimmer by a lot? Thanks!
RicarduZonta said:
Our Incredible S sports a Gorilla glass screen, which in my opinion makes screen protectors obsolete.
Just google gorilla glass, check the videos found on youtube, etc.
Never had a screen protector with my hd2, just sold it without a scratch after using for almost 2 years. Incredible's glass screen is even better, not only scratch, but impact resistant.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is this true, there does appear to be some doubt about our phone having gorilla glass. The manufacture states on their web site that our phone has gorilla glass but it is not shown in the HTC spec.
perhaps only the camera lens cover on the back is made from gorilla glass. i've heard this being the case with a few other phones.
fyi, i've just received the boxwave screen protector. it's great. yes, it lowers the brightness a bit because it's a bit grainy but this is the case with all matte protectors (i've tried a few). it's completely reusable so there's no need to buy two.
For now I have only used a screen protector only on resistive touch devices. They decrease the quality of the screen pretty much is my experience especially under sunlight. This is the main advantage of a capacitive screen, it's made of glass and before you scratch it you'll break it. This is my and my friends experience with several brands of smartphones. So my advice to you is to save the money for a case to prevent scratches on the case because it seems that this is pretty likely to got damaged on the surface.
Got the cheapest from ebay, had cut out for front camera. Survived for a year with lots of scratches but it was still readable under direct sunlight, just had to adjust viewing angle. I don't care if there is a drop in brightness as long as it protects my screen and reduces glare.
From the start you will still see some fingerprints, but the longer you will use it less prints you will see
rdann said:
Is this true, there does appear to be some doubt about our phone having gorilla glass. The manufacture states on their web site that our phone has gorilla glass but it is not shown in the HTC spec.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Since I've known that our phone has gorilla glass I removed the screen protectors. Until now, it do not has any scars
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.
GH0 said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
reverendkjr said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Does the matte one make the screen look grainy?
NexusDro said:
Does the matte one make the screen look grainy?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
NexusDro said:
Does the matte one make the screen look grainy?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
player911 said:
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.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
reverendkjr said:
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
ugrnm said:
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
so I received my Spigen Ultra Crystal screen protector, and I was able to put it on perfectly 1st go, no dust, no bubbles.
however it's made my screen look....fuzzy, like there's moisture underneath, but I didn't use the shower method so I don't know what moisture it would be.
Should this fix itself up after a couple of days?
Mines fine, it never had a moisture look, sometimes it gets a little fuzzy when its dirty, after a wipe its fine.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
I just put it on, used the squeegee to pop bubbles, then gave it a rub down a few times with the included cloth.
Non fuzzy....
Sounds like you may have ordered anti glare, they have a fuzzy look because its a matte finish
Yeah...mine is fine....maybe you've got the ultra "optic" instead
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
yeh, sorry, double checked and I got the Ultra Fine, coz I wanted the Matt finish.
everything is great, I love the feel, its just this thing where it seems to really accentuate the pixel colours especially on my white background. it seems to slightly show all different pixel colors on the whites.
Hopefully it sorts itself out in a couple of days...
nongming said:
yeh, sorry, double checked and I got the Ultra Fine, coz I wanted the Matt finish.
everything is great, I love the feel, its just this thing where it seems to really accentuate the pixel colours especially on my white background. it seems to slightly show all different pixel colors on the whites.
Hopefully it sorts itself out in a couple of days...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That is one of the characteristics of those type of screen protectors. That won't go away.
Question for you guys who have the Ultra Crystal or Ultra Oleophobic...
Does the Ultra Crystal show finger prints or smudges very bad?
Does the Ultra Oleophobic have an actual matte finish to keep fingerprints from showing up?
I'd prefer a smooth/clear finish.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
ImYourMacDaddy said:
Question for you guys who have the Ultra Crystal or Ultra Oleopobic...
Does the Ultra Crystal show finger prints or smudges very bad?
Does the Ultra Oleopobic have an actual matte finish to keep fingerprints from showing up?
I'd prefer a smooth/clear finish.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I ordered the oleophobic because they are supposed to be clear with an oil resistant coating.
That's what I'm hoping. I'm sure these have been talked about before for other phones...I need to run a search. Thanks!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda app-developers app
I should be getting my phone tomorrow. After I install the Oleophobic sp, I'll try to post up pics of it.
Thanks
Kid Poker said:
I should be getting my phone tomorrow. After I install the Oleophobic sp, I'll try to post up pics of it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just put the oleophbic on mine. I have a couple random dust like spots under mine but it definitely isn't matte. It kind of has a tacky feel though. I might just continue naked until a glass protector comes out.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using Tapatalk 2
The oleophobic ones are easier to clean but also easier to scratch where the ultra clear is their best screen protector yet, with it being 25% better than the last one. I went with the ultra clear, but I still want to try the oleophobic, seems like a good idea. Either one is fine, don't have any complaints about the ultra clear, just my 2 cents.
Also the glass protectors won't be out for a while.
I have the oleophobic one and compared it with my friends gnote 2 without a screen protector. SGP Oleophobic screen protector does indeed make the screen look fuzzy.
Crystal version is very good. Clarity is comparable to the GlasT I had on the Note I. Actually, I think I might stick with the Crystal, as it works great with the S pen.
How bad do fingerprints and smudges show up with the UC? That's the main issue I'd like to avoid, of course without sacrificing clarity.
From my experience with the oleo for my note 1 .....the oil resistant layer doesn't last that long at all
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium