I had the Zagg HD on my phone for the last 4 days and at first I was quite happy with it. The fit was outstanding...it went right to the edge and had no peeling. The feel was slightly tacky, but it was clear and offered protection so I was happy. Over the last day or so I started noticing lines or imprints in the protector from the s pen. I'm highly impatient and I had the xtremeguard sitting on standby, so off with the zagg and on with the $3 xtremeguard.
I used the hot shower/spray bottle install method and the xtremeguard went on perfectly (as did the zagg)...no bubbles, no dust whatsoever. The fit is every bit as good as the Zagg...screen coverage could not be any better. The xtremeguard is smoother than the zagg, but still a little tacky. I expect that will get better over the next couple days as did the zagg. I have had the xtremeguard on the back if my phone for a week and tested the s pen on that to see if it left any marks like it did on the zagg, and it did not...that's why I went ahead and chose to put it on the screen too. It does not have a cutout for the sensors at the top of the phone, but it doesn't appear to effect anything, so that's better as far as I'm concerned. Screen clarity is every bit if not a little better with the xg over the zagg.
Overall, I would say if you are patient then save $23 and get the front AND back from xg for $3.99 including shipping instead of just front from zagg for $25 from best buy. Great product, great price! I just ordered another set for backup just in case.
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The Zagg, both regular, and HD, both show where the S-Pen has been used. I would honestly rate it at Complete Garbage for use with the Note 2. Most, if not all, wet application screen protectors fit this description.
SGP Ultra Crystal = complete opposite.
My recommendation is always: a case (even the thin ones, especially if you're considering these skins, you aren't looking for drop protection) + a screen protector. Those cheap ones from eBay are VERY good! I get 6 of them for a dollar shipped, (maybe a little more?), and if they EVER get scratched I change it out for another, and if I install it incorrectly, toss it away and whip out a new one! They're uber smooth and cheap cheap cheap! I HATE wet installations on my phone. 700 dollar phone + water + soap? No thanks! Regardless of how much you use. I've used Zagg a million times way before when it was Invisible Shield and it was always the same problems:
peeling off after a few days on the sides (the part that I really needed protecting because that's the part that scrapes against my jeans coming in and going out), with the Note 1 I had it also and it almost broke the tip of my spen ... sucks.
I love cases, because I feel like I'm dressing up my phone. And I love the screen, give it some good protection with 99 cent 6 packs of screen protectors! No fuss. No issues. No reason not to use them .
Xtreme guard doesn't protect the chrome bit does it. Still good price though. Thanks, definitely give it a go.
Where did you find it from? Only see on eBay. Thanks!
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Xtreme guard doesn't protect the chrome bit does it. Still good price though. Thanks, definitely give it a go.
Where did you find it from? Only see on eBay. Thanks!
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No it does not protect the plastic. And yes, eBay is the best place to purchase. Still holding up very well after day one...very impressed for the price.
See how clear it is in the screenshot?
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See how clear it is in the screenshot?
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Roflmfao. Well played sir.
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I had xtremguard on my Ipad for over a year now, still looks good. That's why I decided to go with them again for my Note 2. I just installed it on my Note 2 today. Fitment looks good. I don't know about marks from the S pen. I bought them on Ebay for $4 then got another set during Cyber Monday for $2.
Damn! How hard are you guys pushing when you use the pen? I have had the HD screen protector on my phone for the past week, and have no lines whatsoever.
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Xtremeguard is better quality than zagg hd. I got 2 screen protectors and full body protector from xtremeguard for $3.50. I would have paid $25+ for a zagg hd screen protector only. Not to mention that zagg products turn yellow after days of use. This happened and it was very noticeable on my white Galaxy S3.
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Yea, I ended up taking my Zagg back to Best Buy today and getting my money back. It wasn't easy, but after talking with the store manager, they decided it was the right thing to do.
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Yea, I ended up taking my Zagg back to Best Buy today and getting my money back. It wasn't easy, but after talking with the store manager, they decided it was the right thing to do.
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I think it's important to have good customer services. A happy client is a revolver. Especially nowadays when you can buy the products from almost anywhere, offering something that differentiates your company from others is key to get revolvers. Amazon Spain is fantastic. I buy almost everything I can from them because they have excellent customer service and return policies. Not to mention it's sometimes cheaper than anywhere else online!
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Anybody have on on their Nexus S 4G? If so how has it held up? I have the Skinomi full body on my SGSII and it has a very distinct orange peel look to it and gets damaged by my fingernails or any hits it takes...
I figure for $8 it can't be that bad..
I have it and I love mine. Pretty much every skin of this type has orange peel but I think this has less than zagg.
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Hmm.. good to know. I like the Skinomi one but for $15 i decided against it. I like the body cover but not the screen on the skinomi.
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Hmm.. good to know. I like the Skinomi one but for $15 i decided against it. I like the body cover but not the screen on the skinomi.
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I'm about to post a review on a case which has some pictures so you might be able to see the orange peel, but my camera is bad..
I've had BSE for about 9 months and I love it. It's protected the phone very well from the couple times I've dropped it on a marble floor, so I think the shock protection is worth the minimal cost alone. Orange peel effect is minimal as well compared to Zagg and Ghost Armor. I'm about to order another full body skin, because a couple corners are finally starting to come up. Highly recommend.
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I've had BSE for about 9 months and I love it. It's protected the phone very well from the couple times I've dropped it on a marble floor, so I think the shock protection is worth the minimal cost alone. Orange peel effect is minimal as well compared to Zagg and Ghost Armor. I'm about to order another full body skin, because a couple corners are finally starting to come up. Highly recommend.
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Thanks, I like my Skinomi one on my SGSII but the screen protector is 7/10. I ordered two of the BSE and it looks like everyone likes theirs.
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Thanks, I like my Skinomi one on my SGSII but the screen protector is 7/10. I ordered two of the BSE and it looks like everyone likes theirs.
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I've tried many of the wet application ones, and the BSE has the least orange peel.. Frankly, I'm looking now and I don't see any..
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Thought I'd post an update here. I actually dropped my phone on pavement from about 4 feet today. Fortunately the BSE did its job and the device came out without a scratch. Just the protector was scuffed a bit in two corners and started coming up a bit. Thankfully, I ordered a full replacement a few days ago. Definitely happy with the protection offered by this product.
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Thought I'd post an update here. I actually dropped my phone on pavement from about 4 feet today. Fortunately the BSE did its job and the device came out without a scratch. Just the protector was scuffed a bit in two corners and started coming up a bit. Thankfully, I ordered a full replacement a few days ago. Definitely happy with the protection offered by this product.
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I got mine 2 weeks ago and I absolutely love them. It is way better than the Skinomi. I can barely tell that the back has a skin on it.
I have been using BSE for years. I tried skinomi on my NS just to try something else.... took it off a week later for a new BSE.
I have 8 android phones and two tablets covered in BSE... love it.
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I use BSE for all my android devices. Love it.
with BSE, I also agree it has the least orange peel affect, but I believe it's one of the thinner screen protectors. once something gets dented into it (like keys), it stays there forever from my experience. I currently have zagg and even when something dents it, it'll "heal" itself after awhile.
for 8 bucks though, BSE is definitely best bang for the buck. I use zagg for the screen (I got it discounted) and BSE for the rest of the body
Just wondering, because I don't really want to. My HTC Desire S has been without screen protection or case, and it's been fine for 1.5 years now. I just prefer to have the screen as clear and smooth as possible.
So who uses protectors and who doesnt?
Not me. I bought 2 of the 75% off ones, but I doubt I'll put it on. If it's in a case or sleeve, I don't really see the need.
There's a few thousand theads on this already... Some people use them, some people don't. It's personal preference. I use them because they increase the resale value of my electronics. I buy and sell phones and tablets every few months; the number one thing that people don't like is a scratched screen.
I do. I'm currently using an ultra clear one from Clarivue. Its working great thus far aside from the Polaroid effect sometimes when looking at it from an angle. I also ordered 2 from XtremeGuard during the 75% sale.
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personally, i go for both a screen protector and a case. with the prices of ebay hong kong shipping worldwide, it will cost you around $20 for a decent screen protector (or 10) and case. its a lot cheaper than paying $150 to have the screen replaced or paying another $250-300 for another N7 if you accidentally drop it.
i never did before until I had kids...my two year old got a hold of my htc view (2 days old) and scratched it up with the end of the micro usb cable.AAHHH!!! since then I have tried many differnt protectors but clearplex feels and works best for me. it actually feels like the glass screen and doesnt feel plasticky
I use anti-glare screen protectors
i got those xtremeguard ones and proceed to rip it off the screen because the grib was pissing me off
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I prefer to but the ones I ordered have yet to arrive.
For the first time I chose a matte option as I spend a lot of time outside on campus (in sunny Florida) and hate glare.
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Yes I do. I bought armorsuit and its as good as the screen itself. Highly recommended.
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Not using one here...but I would consider an ant-glare one.
I don't but only because it's a slow boat from hong kong and my tablet took the air route and beat all the ebay accessories here
I've never had a scratched screen on a touch device, and I'd rather avoid having one, so I will be putting a clear cover over the screen when it gets here.
Cheapie anti-glare from CrazyOnDigital (ScreenGuard). Bought these (3 for $4.95 on Amazon) while waiting for SGP to come out with a Nexus 7 screen protector but these are just fine, so may not even replace them. Anti-glare and oleophobic means that slight texture that bothers some folks but I actually prefer over the naked glass. YMMV.
Using the zagg HD . Best one yet (I've tried everything)
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no way. If you're planning on having it more than 3 months there's no point.
No. I hate the feel of screen protectors and i have a case to protect the screen when not in use, which really is the only time i need to worry about it.
I can't even use them on my phone because i hate how they feel or leave more finger points than the glass.
No, don't used then, never have scratch issues.... I am very protective of my electronics. Nobody plays with them but me, they have their own.
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I ordered an Xtremeguard protector during their 75% off sale.
I happy that it has no 'orange peel' compared to the InvisibleShield.
No regrets, mostly because it was 75% off.
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I do. I'm currently using an ultra clear one from Clarivue. Its working great thus far aside from the Polaroid effect sometimes when looking at it from an angle. I also ordered 2 from XtremeGuard during the 75% sale.
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I also bought 2 XtremeGuards and they are crap. I put one on, let it completely dry out for 10 hours (I'm in Arizona super hot and super dry), and it has major problems with touch sensitivity (won't register my touches consistently). I removed the screen protector and the touch screen works fine, so it is the screen protector.
I've used dry screen protectors before on my phones and I never had a problem with touch sensitivity. This is my first wet application and it sucked to the Nth degree. I would not recommend XtremeGuard. Not in a million years.
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Yes I do. I bought armorsuit and its as good as the screen itself. Highly recommended.
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I also puchased an armorsuit, and its great, seems very strong, durable, no loss in feel or touch on the screen, and virtually no increase in glare.
it also has a lifetime guarantee they will replace it any time anything happens to it.
Can't find it via search on their site. But the pre-order/order page is up. Get um while they're hot!
This is by far the best screen protector you can use. Looks and feels just like the glass.
http://www.spigen.com/tablets/google/google-nexus-7-remium-lcd-protection-film-steinheil-series.html
Have one on my galaxy nexus. Good Find. Gonna get one for my nexus 7 as well.
It looks nice but $22 for a screen protector stings a bit too much for my tastes.
Looks nice. May have to try it.
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Steep price, sticking with the Body Guardz screen protector for the quality, slick for sliding finger around and warranty for replacements if needed.
Awesome! I have one on my Bionic and cannot recommend it enough. It's still in perfect condition after at least nine months of use... no peeling, no dimples, no scratches. I think I'm going to skip it on the N7 since it's not going to be subjected to the same level of abuse and because I'll eventually get a case, but if you're looking for one, this a good choice.
Don't worry about the price, unless you're on a shoestring budget. You'll never miss the extra $5 or $10 you dropped on this, because you'll never notice it's there. Can't say that about most of the cheaper ones I've tried.
I have one on my thunderbolt and it is almost a year old. Absolutely the best screen protector. They are really hard and clear.
Not going to use over on my N7 since I use a folio case, but if you are using an open face TPU style case, then this is the screen protector you want.
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Who knew a piece of clear plastic could go for so much money lol
$3 shipped for 3-pack screen protectors (choose crystal or anti-glare) after coupon.
Enter code H268F5FJ at checkout.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007PRFDS
Thanks ordered 2
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$3 shipped for 3-pack screen protectors (choose crystal or anti-glare) after coupon.
Enter code H268F5FJ at checkout.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0007PRFDS
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Is this a dry application? Have you already used yours?
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Is this a dry application? Have you already used yours?
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Thanks just purchased!
I'm guessing these also have the pixelation issue?
Thanks. Just ordered.
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Yep, I heard these are junk. Boxwave posted their entire stock of accessories discounted on Slickdeals website. There are hardly any reviews about these screen protectors, and whatever they have on Amazon is rated low.
I will like to have my own opinion on their quality. I will gladly pay 3 dollars for that
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I will like to have my own opinion on their quality. I will gladly pay 3 dollars for that
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Oh, without a doubt, I would like you to have your own opinion and once you receive these - please share it on this forum!
I went through half a dozen of cheap ebay screen protectors from different sellers hoping I will find that diamond in the rough Didn't happen. I even tried premium ones, like Spigen. Now, I'm on iSmooth and appreciate it more No matter how many reviews you read/watch, you make the final call on what you like!
I think a diamond in the rough is tech armor. I really like it and Recco it. I an a sucker for good deals on screen protectors though.
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I think a diamond in the rough is tech armor. I really like it and Recco it. I an a sucker for good deals on screen protectors though.
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So, if you found tech armor to be the best, why do you continue searching for other ones, and I assume testing them out? I'm in kind of in a same boat, went through a bunch where some were too thin, others too thick, some left s-pen marks, others had annoying rainbow effect, and some didn't stick as well. Now, I settled on iSmooth and don't want to remove and reapply anything else. Even with my last "final" install I didn't clean up phone screen 100% and probably left a tiny area around home button oily where I see sp didn't make a good contact (my fault). But I just don't want to rip it off, clean the phone and re-apply it again. I too love good deals, but don't want to keep reapplying new sp. Now, got UAG case on order and that one comes with its own screen protector which some say is a good quality. Plus, Scott/JLG mentioned in another thread he will be coming up with dry install sp... It never stops lol!!!
I like screen protectors. Cell phones and screen protectors are my hobbies.My favorite one that requires soap water is phantomskinz and I have tried them all. I just got into these dry installs a I am very impressed. I like to test them out and I keep going back to tech armor
one quick question, does this sp cover the whole phone, or leave a few sections such as top or bottom.
alas...the code is no more..
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if anyone gets it to work or finds another, post up !
Hat Tip to the OP though! Thanks, was worth a shot =]
Just wanted to update everyone that I purchased the zagg glass screen protector from Verizon for 35$ and it's the best money spent on this phone. No halo, perfect fit and not only that they have good customer service for the price. If this thing cracks all I have to do is call them and they send me out a replacement that same day.
So let's stop with these threads about the best glass screen protector and just spend 35$ for this thing because it's worth it for the price of this phone and it's Good knowing you can get in contact with them right away to get a replacement if anything happens.
Is there a gap between the end of the screen and the protector? Can't tell if the Note 5 glass is flatter than the Note 4. Thanks
I have the HD glass and I have a halo. However the only case that Best Buy had left was a Defender so I think it's lifting the sides of the glass a little.
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I also had a halo with the zagg glass
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Zero halo on mine with a Diztronics case/.
No...the glass does not cover the entire screen...no does any other glass I ever used on my Note 3 or 4?
no halo with my Zagg screen protector, get 25% off accessories at VZW too
Yup, no halo.
Not spending $35 on a screen protector... I'll wait for my cheapies to come in and update you guys on the quality.
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Not spending $35 on a screen protector... I'll wait for my cheapies to come in and update you guys on the quality.
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I went through several "cheapies" from Amazon ($7-$10 range) for my GS6 but none would stick all the way down on the edges. Always had that halo effect. I would return them all for a refund, but was still frustrating. I decided this go around to drop the money for the Zagg (plus a 25% discount at VZW) and glad I did. This think is much better than those ~$7 ones on Amazon.
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Zero halo on mine with a Diztronics case/.
No...the glass does not cover the entire screen...no does any other glass I ever used on my Note 3 or 4?
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Off topic very real quick, how do you like the Diztronic case? Is it a snug fit? I have mine coming tomorrow and I also have the Zagg and I have zero halo issues.
Not to mention the zagg has a lifetime warranty. Send back the cracked one and they will give you a new one.
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Not to mention the zagg has a lifetime warranty. Send back the cracked one and they will give you a new one.
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Most sub $15 ones on amazon offer this as well.
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So after a failed attempt with a BodyGuardz Pure (really bad halo around both long sides and the bottom, on not one but 2 separate shields tried), ATT let me switch to Zagg. This one is pretty much perfect. Covers a large part of the screen (more than BodyGuardz), and best of all, no halo. Woot.
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Was just gonna post this. Not halo at all. Not the cheapest option, but it works perfectly.
Interesting...I just purchased/installed the Zagg HD Glass from Best Buy and it has a pretty bad halo around the edge.
Got one from bb and its halo'd real bad
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Don't get it from bestbuybestbuy. Heard it has a blue tint anyway. Get it from Verizon. Also if it's not lined up perfectly you'll prob get a halo in the corner. I installed my girlfriend's and went a little too high, slight halo in right corner only. Have to get a replacement for her =(
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Don't get it from bestbuybestbuy. Heard it has a blue tint anyway. Get it from Verizon. Also if it's not lined up perfectly you'll prob get a halo in the corner. I installed my girlfriend's and went a little too high, slight halo in right corner only. Have to get a replacement for her =(
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Do you just buy it at a verizon store? Or do you have to buy it online?
I got mine from Best Buy and you can only see the blue tint if you hold it at an angle and in direct sunlight. It has no affect on the screen quality or anything. The Zagg has no halo, its cut very precise so you have to really take your time lining it up.
ATT store has it as well. They did mine, and it's slightly off to the right, but there is no halo at all.