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What do you guys use / recommend for screen protectors and cleaners?

I use the protectors from ShieldZone. Nothing comes close.
I bought mine through a deal I found on Slickdeals (it's about to expire!)
Check here for info: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=184771&t=712921&highlight=shield

My favorites are the "crystal clear" type from ppcTechs:
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~u...0~area~accessories-WriteSHIELD%AE+crystal.htm

have you tried the front and side protector from shieldzone?

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have you tried the front and side protector from shieldzone?
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i too would be interested in what you use, i.e. just the screen protector or the front and side protectors.
If you have used the front and side protectors could you describe what the coverage is like?
and i have heard that that brand makes it hard to use the stylis, have you had that experience as well?

hmm might have to post pictures of this one...
ordered today 2/2/08 with 50% off via slickdeals. I got them for my mogul and my Panasonic Toughbook cf-19. [bad ass they had one for it.] Cant wait to see if this product stands up to it's advertised quality.

goalkeepr said:
I use the protectors from ShieldZone. Nothing comes close.
I bought mine through a deal I found on Slickdeals (it's about to expire!)
Check here for info: http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?sduid=184771&t=712921&highlight=shield
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Are those shield zone one's like clearview? are they hard to the touch like screen material itself? i dont like the ones that are soft and sort of compress when you hit with the stylus

morganlowe said:
hmm might have to post pictures of this one...
ordered today 2/2/08 with 50% off via slickdeals. I got them for my mogul and my Panasonic Toughbook cf-19. [bad ass they had one for it.] Cant wait to see if this product stands up to it's advertised quality.
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so did you get just the screen protectors or the front and side covers as well? I would love to see close ups of the front and side protector. cant seem to find any info or pics of them anywhere.

i got just the screen protector... it is nice, but tricky to get on at first. i don't really notice it when using the stylus. in some light i see a orange peal like affect. since it took me about three tries to get it in position and all the air bubles out there it isn't perfectly clean on the unexposed side. but it works.

Just order it at brando. To my opinion the best there are. Ultra clear is the one I like the most.
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Search for exim spuc or exim spoc on ebay. They're hard screen protectors that are residue free, and almost scratch-proof, stylus and pocket-wise thinking. (I don't think its as scratch proof as the invisible shield protectors, but isn't soft like a cushioning effect as with invisible shield) They also block out UV rays, making it easier on the eyes in direct sunlight. I've been using it ever since the first of my phone days (Sony Ericsson S700i, Nokia E60i, Nokia E61i, AT&T Tilt, HTC Tytn II, 2x Moguls)
One tip is to put it on in a dust free room...if dust gets on the application side of the protector, use some scotch tape to remove it. Works wonders.

tcolling said:
My favorites are the "crystal clear" type from ppcTechs:
http://www.pocketpctechs.com/main~u...0~area~accessories-WriteSHIELD%AE+crystal.htm
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How is the anti-glare in the sun? I am curious as I am looking for a new one.
Debating the clear vs anti-glare as I use my phone a good bit outside...
Any updates on any other screen protectors?

JavoScreen claims to be quite effective.
Here's a recent video shootout of leading screen protectors.
I don't recall which brand of antiglare screen I use; it was one of the most expensive ones, and comes with a camel's hair brush. In any event, it does the job EXCEPT in bright sunlight, when it's helpless. I'm thinking that a slip-on polarizer would be welcomed for bright sun.

best ive used
i think this is the same one i last bought, and its the best yet.
http://cgi.ebay.com/H009-3-Screen-P...ryZ20336QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
i have tried many, and this one is the best.
no bubbles, perfect fit, and dosnt screw up the screen when removed. i attached a scan of the packaging mine came in below

tought id chime in..
i have had the oem crappy flimsy one for a while now..
was going to buy 3 from ebay for $7 free shipping..
kept on forgetting to go and buy them.. so I walked into verizon... no sprint stores on my walk through philly.... and bought the blackberry universal kit... $10.66 with tax... tell you what.. they are nice and thick....
you can hold it at the corner and it will not bend!!!!
also has a grid for you to cut...
went on super easy.. 0 bubbles... none... and im loving it...
verizon sku UNIV3PKSP

Stupid screen protectors and Air Bubbles

So I had my original Att screen protector on my tilt for over 3 months..then this week I went to the tmobile store and bought screen protectors cuz mine was old and wear and tear set in. Come to find out when I get home and unbox it...its the kind that's not alrdy fitted for the phone screen and you have to cut it out and size it yourself..theirs a reason why like 15 screen pro's come in the box...I nearly went through the whole box trying to use scissors and cutting and itting the stupid things myself...I shoulda went to ATT cuz I think their screen pro's come fitted for touchscreens. Anyway after finally fitting it to my tilts screen..I got another problem, Air f#*king bubbles!....anybody have this issue and figured out how to put on screen pro's without stupid air bubbles?

use a card (credit card, atm, license) and smooth it out little by little when applying
works perfectly for me

The screen protector that came with my Tilt isn't EXACTLY the same size of the screen. I managed to put it on as soon as I had it in my hand (still in-store before paying the guy). The bottom of the screen looks perfect, but at the top of the screen there is a gap of uncovered screen about the 1/16th of an inch. Doesn't bother me though...

The best thing you can do to avoid air bubbles is to buy a quality, reusable screen protector. I bought mine 9 months ago from DayDeal.com, and it still works great. Since it not that super thin plastic, it goes on without any air bubbles. Well worth the $15.

I have ordered the Invisible Shield from http://www.zagg.com/
Haven't got it yet, so I can't share any personal experience, but this was highly recommended on a norwegian PDA forum.

Wow, my screen protector is on it's 10th month and it looks as good as the day I put it on. And it's a $5 cheapy one from Pocket Solutions.

I have been using the JavoScreen Ultra Clear screen protectors for a few years no, and have been very happy. They are completely removable, washable, replaceable without leaving residue; and they do not trap bubbles. Once applied, you literally cannot tell that it's there! They are a few more dollars than some other similar brands, but they are IMHO the best.

I've just given up on them. The glass feels better without one.

squeeze the big ones out by just pushing them off to the side with your fingers. the smaller ones should go away after a few days use.
on a side note, my screen protector that came with the phone SHIFTED somehow, and i cant move it back (well i dont want to peel it off and restick it). odd.

tdusen said:
I've just given up on them. The glass feels better without one.
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same here.

moegdaog said:
So I had my original Att screen protector on my tilt for over 3 months.. Come to find out when I get home and unbox it...its the kind that's not alrdy fitted for the phone screen and you have to cut it out and size it yourself..
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You guys will probably think I'm nuts, but I swear by WriteShield product from PocketPCtechs. Expensive, but worth it. The plastic they use is superior, it's absolutely crystal clear, and it's cut perfectly to fit.
I've experimented with other cheaper products that didn't last or didn't fit right. I've tried the cut-them-yourself products (boxwave) and they didn't work out right for me either. I went right back to the WriteShield and no worries.
At one time, I thought to myself that spending so much on screen protectors was nuts, and what they charge for shipping added insult to injury, but then I put it into perspective. What's it worth to protect a $600 machine? What's it worth to not have to be without the machine while I have my screen serviced and what would the combined cost of the hardware labor and inconvenience be?
I've used them on every PDA I've owned and I'll never look back. I have yet to find a better product out there.
Link is here: CLICKY

Hi,
Someone can say me if WriteShield Screen Protector fit exactly the screen size of the Kaiser without leaving some screen surface unprotected ? Or which one fit exactly the screen's size ?
Thanks in advance
Moo

VTECaddict said:
squeeze the big ones out by just pushing them off to the side with your fingers. the smaller ones should go away after a few days use.
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This
Plus, don't use a card to squeeze out the large bubbles -- I did this once and ended up with scratch marks. Just use your fingers, and the small ones should vanish with time.

Poll--Which screen protector for the Tmo HD2 do you think is best ,and why?

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Which screen protector for the Tmo HD2 do you think is best ,and why?

I have ghost armor on mine. Doesn't scratch or peel. Had the entire phone wrapped in it.

I have a cheap static-cling screen protector on my HD2 from Ebay from China. Honestly, I don't have any quarrels with it. It's just a piece of plastic. It's meant to be the thing to take the scratching so why spend a ton of money on it? Anyways, static-cling protectors may be a bit hard to put on but once you learn how to put them on you can get a perfect bubble-free protection even if you reapply them. Overall, it does it's job and protects my screen.

I use the InvisibleSHIELD from Zagg.com. It's custom cut to fit your entire phone, including the back and sides. Has a lifetime warranty, will replace due to damage for free. Made using military technology. So far so good I like it. If you apply it properly you can't even tell it's there...no bubbles, it doesn't ride up on the corners over time. I am close to replacing it because it has taken a few scratches and rips.
It also "self-heals"...had a huge gash in it one time when it stuck to a rubber key chain I had in my pocket in 95 degree Florida humidity but in 24hours I could barely even tell where it was anymore. Touch screen responsiveness seems the same...

mfrey0118 said:
I use the InvisibleSHIELD from Zagg.com. It's custom cut to fit your entire phone, including the back and sides. Has a lifetime warranty, will replace due to damage for free. Made using military technology. So far so good I like it. If you apply it properly you can't even tell it's there...no bubbles, it doesn't ride up on the corners over time. I am close to replacing it because it has taken a few scratches and rips.
It also "self-heals"...had a huge gash in it one time when it stuck to a rubber key chain I had in my pocket in 95 degree Florida humidity but in 24hours I could barely even tell where it was anymore. Touch screen responsiveness seems the same...
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I'm with you! I have Zagg's Invisible Shield for everything I own. Its doing a great job on my phone. I also have it on my laptop, and after a couple of months, I had it sent and replaced for a new one without any problems...

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....... Made using military technology. ...
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Funny, how one often hears that in advertising. Anyone can say that about their product. What does it mean?
Did the US army develop your HD screen protector? I think they have other things to do.
Just because a company uses terminology like that in order to sell their product to you, to get you to pay $15 for a little piece of plastic that costs them about 1 cent, doesn't mean that it means anything.

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Funny, how one often hears that in advertising. Anyone can say that about their product. What does it mean?
Did the US army develop your HD screen protector? I think they have other things to do.
Just because a company uses terminology like that in order to sell their product to you, to get you to pay $15 for a little piece of plastic that costs them about 1 cent, doesn't mean that it means anything.
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It's the stuff they used to apply to helicopter blades to protect against dust and debris.
source: google-fu

I have the zagg shield for my tmobile hd2 and i absolutely love it.. i would never waste my money on some crappy screen protectors from any retail store or site and the best thing is that there manufactured with a lifetime warranty.

phoneman09 said:
I have the zagg shield for my tmobile hd2 and i absolutely love it.. i would never waste my money on some crappy screen protectors from any retail store or site and the best thing is that there manufactured with a lifetime warranty.
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I have a Zagg for my HD2 but have never used it. I didn't pay attention when I bought it and when I received it and realized it was the wet application type I decided I would just ruin my phone if I tried to put it on. Plus it's hard for me to imagine being without a phone for 12 hours while it dries.
Did you apply it yourself?

crisisinthecity said:
I have a Zagg for my HD2 but have never used it. I didn't pay attention when I bought it and when I received it and realized it was the wet application type I decided I would just ruin my phone if I tried to put it on. Plus it's hard for me to imagine being without a phone for 12 hours while it dries.
Did you apply it yourself?
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I had one that i put on myself. The trick to not having to wait 12 hours is placing it under a desk lap. It under for about 30 minutes and was on. It came our perfect, and warm.

ddgarcia05 said:
I had one that i put on myself. The trick to not having to wait 12 hours is placing it under a desk lap. It under for about 30 minutes and was on. It came our perfect, and warm.
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Good idea.

I use the one included with the otter box, people don't know its there unless I tell them and I keep the otter box for when I go camping or plan on getting really drunk : P its never effected screen response and had been on for 3 weeks with no peeling or anything so no complaints from me!
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screen protector recommendations?

I bought a set of 10 and they didn't cover the buttons.
I bought another set of 10 and they were too wide and would curl up at the edgeß because they extended over too far.
The otterbox for this phone did not come with a built in screen protector.
I need screen protectors. Im rough on my phone. Any recommendations? Post a link to a good manufacturer or retailer so I can buy some which work and are cheap so I can replace them frequently.

I got an XtremeGuard off amazon for $1. Its thick but not as thick as zagg. (Same wet install and give it a a day for all the tiny bubbles to dry up) I've gotten one for all my phones. I love em!!
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If your buying a set of 10, then something tells me that they are not that good to begin with. Anytime i have bought a screen protector it has been 1. Unless the purpose was to cover 10 phones I don't see why anyone would buy a set of 10. After all you only need 1 protector to cover your phone.. unless they are complete crap and you go through em.
but really.. spend the money, buy a nice one. There are a couple out there that have great reviews and even some that will insure your device even more. I don't use em for a couple reasons.. but i think zagg and gorilla glass are ones you could look into.. just my 2cents

I found that real look brand in really nice. When it is installed you can't tell its there. I think it came with two films for about 10 bucks.
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Coreym said:
If your buying a set of 10, then something tells me that they are not that good to begin with. Anytime i have bought a screen protector it has been 1. Unless the purpose was to cover 10 phones I don't see why anyone would buy a set of 10. After all you only need 1 protector to cover your phone.. unless they are complete crap and you go through em.
but really.. spend the money, buy a nice one. There are a couple out there that have great reviews and even some that will insure your device even more. I don't use em for a couple reasons.. but i think zagg and gorilla glass are ones you could look into.. just my 2cents
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I don't spend "the money" on expendable items. I had an iPhone previously and I would spent alot on the screen protector because my otterbox had a very hard piece of scratch resistant plastic on the front covering the screen. On this phone, I have been through several screen protectors. I need some cheap ones because theyare going to get damaged
Im not planning on spending more them $3 per screen protectorbecause of the frequency which I damage them. I want a cheap, low quality, thin, maybe even slightly too small, easily scratchable, maybe even difficult to apply screen protector.
I don't want a reputible name brand. I want cheap screen protection that works and actually covers thewhole screen because I am rough with my phone.

AdamOutler said:
I don't spend "the money" on expendable items. I had an iPhone previously and I would spent alot on the screen protector because my otterbox had a very hard piece of scratch resistant plastic on the front covering the screen. On this phone, I have been through several screen protectors. I need some cheap ones because theyare going to get damaged
Im not planning on spending more them $3 per screen protectorbecause of the frequency which I damage them. I want a cheap, low quality, thin, maybe even slightly too small, easily scratchable, maybe even difficult to apply screen protector.
I don't want a reputible name brand. I want cheap screen protection that works and actually covers thewhole screen because I am rough with my phone.
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Hey man all I'm saying is spend 3 dollars all the time (if you really are scratching your screen that much) or spend 20 and have some sort of warranty or replacement. Or maybe be a little more careful with your exspensive phone.
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"Skinomi" is a good brand, been using it ever since I bought my cappy. I dropped mine in wet mud one time, It took me about 10 mins to clean it and it looked brand new. Very strong material
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"Skinomi" is a good brand, been using it ever since I bought my cappy. I dropped mine in wet mud one time, It took me about 10 mins to clean it and it looked brand new. Very strong material
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I keep that on my dev phone inside its otterbox. It does not leave the house. The "self healing" capability only goes so far. It is really only good for keeping the dust inside an otterbox from scratching the phone. The screen protector is very weak. It gouges easily and under normal applications it has a rippley surface on the face.

Sounds like you have luck with anything unless you just stop being so careless and rough. Protection only goes so far.
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joe3681 said:
Sounds like you have luck with anything unless you just stop being so careless and rough. Protection only goes so far.
Sent via my Continuum 5 Cappy.
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Read the first post. 20 bad screen protectors have shipped to me so far. Lack of research and development were to blame. I can handle lack of quality control. But wgen its obvious the manufacturer never even tried to use their products....

Honestly, the ones from at&t seemed pretty good and they are 3/$10.

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Honestly, the ones from at&t seemed pretty good and they are 3/$10.
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That's what I use and they have been great. I am on my second in about 6 months and I have maybe two scratches that are obvious when sweat or moisture gets on the phone.
This is my Captivate. There are many like it but this one is mine

I agree with the two above.
The att ones are 3/$10, cover everything but the light sensor and proximity sensor, are clear vs orange peel, and just plain work well.

Definitely agree with the above posts. The pack of 3 from at&t is actually made by Real Look. The pack costs 10 bucks. They apply easily, are super durable, and stay slick like the bare glass so swyping and cleaning the screen is super easy. Each one will last me a good 3 months if I don't gouge it, and that's fairly hard to do with how durable they are. Don't waste your time or money with anything else.
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That's what I started using... I have 3 phones. Those last my wife's phone a good long time. My dev phone 3 months, and my personal phone about 1 month. I may order some real look brand if they are actually the same.

Used a matte one from Epikcase. So far so good.

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That's what I started using... I have 3 phones. Those last my wife's phone a good long time. My dev phone 3 months, and my personal phone about 1 month. I may order some real look brand if they are actually the same.
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I'm almost positive they are the same. One package that I bought from at&t even had real look branding on the included stuff...unless I was delusional or something. To further reassure i wasn't seeing things though, I suggested real look to a friend for his iPhone 4, and the ones he got are the same material, so I'm almost positive that at&t's are made by real look.

Woot! I found some. 5 screen protectors for $1.59 from Amazon Seller ID: eTECH
I ordered 3 sets for a grand total of 4.77. The guy had a special going on where you order 3 items and receive a 10-in-one USB SDCard reader. So For a total of $11.71 (including shipping), I received 15 screen protectors and a USB SDCard reader.
They aren't as slick and smooth as the AT&T ones, but these are the cheap expendable protection which can be changed on a whim. This is what I was looking for.
Here's a link.. 3 for a dollar. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Captivate-Crystal-Screen-Protector/dp/B0040IUGG6 That's 1/10th of the AT&T price.

Screen Protectors

So, I keep getting a problem with ghost touches and grubby fingers and I wanted to get a screen protector. Opinions seem to vary wildly on them, so I was curious what everyone recommends. I was actually looking at the Monoprice ones (since they're under $5 shipped). Has anyone tried the the "high transparency" or "matte finish" ones from here?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/subdepartment.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10843&cs_id=1084307
Or is there another kind you like?

I have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Anti-Gla...7?pt=AU_TabletAccessories&hash=item3cbd6dd853 and they work really well. Easy to apply as well.

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I have these http://www.ebay.com/itm/2X-Anti-Gla...7?pt=AU_TabletAccessories&hash=item3cbd6dd853 and they work really well. Easy to apply as well.
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Cool, thanks. I might have to get those. .... I like this part.... "Accessory ONLY. Device not included" ....darn!

Having a spare is nice too!

I use xoskins. They have a lifetime warranty and they look better than anything else

Thanks. I ordered the ones Zires mentioned -- just awaiting shipment. We'll see how they work out, but for $3.11 I'm not out too much.

@ponyboy82,
Still good for me. The matte finish is great.

I am using the one that came with the Aegis case. After about 4 months it has started lift up around the edges so the time may have come for a new one.
Do any of those screen protectors that claim to allow for reading in daylight really work?

thanks you for the info

Just following up... I finally received and applied the screen protector that zires suggested, and it works great. The installation went pretty well -- I used the hot shower trick as well as some tape on a pen to pick up a couple stray pieces of dust. I actually failed to line it up correctly so had to pick the whole thing back up and reapply it, and it still turned out great. This was actually the best screen protector install I've done.
If anyone else is looking for screen protectors, I'd really recommend the matte/anti-glare ones. It sounds like any of them should be about the same. I actually ordered some for a couple of our phones. I haven't tested daylight reading yet, but it definitely cuts down on smudges and glare, and I haven't had ghost touches happen again yet. The NC won't magically get brighter, but just reducing glare should help in daylight. It does cut down on the clarity a little, but overall not too bad.

I really like the Monoprice matte screen protectors -- I've used them on a number of devices (including the NC) and they are extremely durable, they don't have reflection problems, and their surface feels a lot better than some of the other screen protectors I've found on Amazon/E-Bay.
They're the typical static cling type.

Check out ebay, I bout 4 for 5 bucks shipped, I bought screen covers for my phone tablet and all r great quality, they r generic but u won't notice the diffrence
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