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Screen Protector

I've always been one to use screen protectors on my displays, even on gorilla glass. With the nexus 7 using an unconfirmed type of corning glass (ie it might not be gorilla glass and instead just have a scratch resistant coating), i figured to go shopping.
XO skins is the company I've been buying from recently. It is very easy to find coupons that will work online. They work really well, although they can feel a bit rubbery. They do NOT have the orange peel texture companies like zagg are known for. Since it is a wet installation, it is sometimes possible to see "rainbow streaks" under the screen over a white background. If you run into this problem, shoot them an email and they'll send you a replacement. Customer service is excellent.
http://xoskins.com/laptops-tablet-r...in-protectors/google-nexus-7-screen-protector
This next one i haven't tried, but it differs from the above protector in that it is a static cling installation. This would probably be good for those who are against wet installations, or fans screen protectors from companies such as steinheil. This one is anti-glare though, so it is likely that it has a matte-textured or cloudy display.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wir...ic&utm_term=846237020875&utm_campaign=froogle
We should be seeing more in the next few weeks. If you find one, post it
until then, cheers

I'll definitely be going with the Skinomi: I've done both Skinomi and ZAGG, and ZAGG is just too sticky for my taste. IMO, my fingers just glide over the screen much easier with a Skinomi protector.

I've always gone with xoskins and their customer service is AMAZING. No joke, if you feel unsatisfied with your screen protector, just email them and they'll most likely send you a new one. I got one for my Galaxy Nexus though one thing about these types of screen protectors is that dents and marks got onto them pretty easily. Even so, I'll still be getting an xoskin for my Nexus 7 (assuming I get one soon).

I always use SGP Steinhall

lanwarrior said:
I always use SGP Steinhall
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+1 SGP for screen protectors & skinomi for silver carbon fiber kit

SGPs are great but expensive. I've bought 5$ screen protectors from Frys that have the same quality as my SGPs. Skinomi intends to scratch very easily and it doesn't self heal. Never had experience with XO skins though and I'm not a big fan of water based once anymore since they seem to dent and scratch easily X_x..

I am not a fan of protectors. I don't use one on my Sony EReader (soft screen) or my Motorola phone (Gorilla).
Both have cases, and are scratch-free after a couple of years use.
That works better for me.

Here's what SGP CS wrote back to me when I asked if they plan to make a SP for the Nexus 7
Thank you for contacting Spigen.com Customer Service Department.
Hi, my name is Diana from Spigen.com.
Thank you for your interest in our products! As of now, we don’t have any definite plans to make screen protectors for the Asus Nexus 7 Tablet. However, if there is increased interest from our customers, we may change our production plans in the future. Please check our website for any updates time to time.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Thank you.
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Funny thing is that they usually reply with that for most new products if I'm not mistaken.

I'm hoping Clarivue will make a Nexus 7 protector soon. I've always like them, but I'm an acrylic protector kind of person. Just never cared for the "rubbery" feel. I'll put up with the very occasional minor scratch that you can't even see when the screen's on in exchange for a feel that's identical to the screen itself.

i am looking for full body screen protector as iphone

hope sgp makes one soon
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There is a local mall booth that installs/sells protectors for a decent price, I always like having them do it because guaranteed no bubbles, no shipping time, and $5 replacements for life. I just hope they carry tablet protectors.
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Hoping the GreatShield's are available for this. Used it on my A100 and great results.

I am really hoping for a SGP Matte screen protector. Always seems the best for reading.
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Ghost Armor asap, I've had it on every device since my HTC hd2 and it works great for me. Stock gorilla glass (I know the n7 doesn't have it but my wife's Lumia does) seems to get greasy to easily. With my s2 if I get a little dirty I just rub on my pants
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I normally just use cheap ones of ebay on my phones which work well enough however my father got a samusung 10.1 and I think because of the size the static as you pull off the second layer just sucked any surrounding particles to the skin.
I bought one from bestskinsever which is a wet application one and it worked very well and was decently priced so I'm planning to get one from them for the Nexus and my new HTC One XL.
I sent a query on their site and got an initial automated reply, the more queries they got for the Nexus the quicker they will start making them.

I used to use typical screen protectors, but I feel they are easier to get bubbles and dust stuck under them and are much less forgiving for mistakes. This is an even bigger problem with larger screens.
I now only use wet application screen protectors, such as InvisibleShield (too expensive), BestSkinsEver, and Prestige / XtremeGuard. There are much easier to apply after practicing on other devices, much more forgiving as if you don't align right, you can easily remove as it's still wet and just spray more of the solution on (water + drop of dish detergent). The secret is to make sure it's always wet when applying and then once it's on, squeegee..if it's not on yet, keep it wet. They do have a bit of texture, but I don't mind it.
I ordered XtremeGuard from ebay for $9 shipped.. much cheaper than the alternatives right now and it ships quick from Utah. I also ordered a folio style case specifically for the Nexus 7 from ebay (shipped from Hong Kong) .. i made sure it was specific because others are selling Kindle Fire cases, but this one has specific slots for speaker and other inputs and is under $10.
Also to the person wanting full body skin...it doesn't make sense to cover the soft back of the Nexus 7 with something like InvisibleShield.
Edit: Links if it's alright:
Screen Protector http://www.ebay.com/itm/32093942421...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3744wt_1396
Folio Case (looked for the one that said they'll ship quicker) http://www.ebay.com/itm/25109965030...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6110wt_1396

Yeah, I wouldn't go with anything other than XOSkins.
I'm absolutely 100% satisfied with the way they've worked on my Nexus.

I "pre-ordered" my Skinomi case from Amazon last week. They estimate 8/1 as the shipping date. That could mean two weeks without a screen protector. My OCD-ness won't like that.

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I am really hoping for a SGP Matte screen protector. Always seems the best for reading.
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Have you used an XOSkin to be able compare the two? I'm just curious about Matte protectors.

screen protector - good idea or not necessary at all?

simple question that I'm asking myself since I got my n7: should I buy a screen protector or not? I would hate to get scratches on this awesome screen... but maybe the glass is tough enough by itself, like the motorola defy's?
what are your thoughts/experiences?

odoto said:
simple question that I'm asking myself since I got my n7: should I buy a screen protector or not? I would hate to get scratches on this awesome screen... but maybe the glass is tough enough by itself, like the motorola defy's?
what are your thoughts/experiences?
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i got me a invisishield screen protector just because i like to keep my screens looking good and it helps to sell it when all you have to do is take off the protector and the screen looks brand new.

I'm usually pretty anal about screen protectors, but I bought a smart case that covers the screen instead. Unless you use a case also, I'd get one. I'd much rather spend a few bucks on a protector than years regretting it.

A scratch is possible, things happen, so if you're worried then I'd say put one on. I intend to, and have lasted this long, but you just never know. Apart from a dead pixel, a scratched screen is pretty bad. Better safe than sorry, as they say.
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mustbepbs said:
I'm usually pretty anal about screen protectors, but I bought a smart case that covers the screen instead. Unless you use a case also, I'd get one. I'd much rather spend a few bucks on a protector than years regretting it.
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it is not so much about the money actually... more about possibly negative effects on screen quality and touch screen experience...
regarding cases... I want to get one anyway... don't want to shove my brand new n7 in my backpack without protection
I don't think a case renders a screen protector obsolete though... there is still the possibility of scratches due to dust particles and stuff while using or cleaning the touch screen....

I always use those anti-glare or anti-finger print screen protector. It defuses the glare and it protect the screen. HOWEVER, you cannot expect 100% clarity on these but I am ok since I use my tablet mainly to read
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i usually put screen protectors on all of my electronics. i just like the extra scratch proof protection. i order all of my skins from bestskinsever.com because the prices are good. hope this helps

mustbepbs said:
I'd much rather spend a few bucks on a protector than years regretting it.
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This ^ times ten with a cherry on top!
That said many cases now come with free screen protectors as added 'value'. I've actually bought 3 matt protectors (in a set) and got 6 free gloss ones with the cases I've bought.

[SP][PICS] XGear Phantasm Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Nexus 7

That's right, it's arrived!
As we all know, Google skimped on the Corning glass on our Nexus devices, so we only have "hardened glass" instead of the almighty Gorilla; making them more scratch-prone than other devices on the market. XGear, after their successes with the Galaxy Nexus, SIII, and Galaxy Note tempered glass SPs, have just released one for the Nexus 7.
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/tempered-glass/phantasm
Pics @ Imgur featuring the Phantasm from my old case thread:

lol at their asking price, i would rather get another chinese tablet with JB and IPS for about 100 bucks than to spend 70 bucks on this thing
on the other hand, i would probably pay 10 bucks for something similar to this

Problem is you're not going to get glass for $10. It's not realistic. Plus you have to weigh the other facts: it feels like bare screen, it's superior protection to any other SP out there, and more scratch resistant than the actual screen. I do agree that 1/3 the cost of the device is a little crazy though.
But either way.. it's the best protection you can get for your existing device.

@ 70 bucks, get squaretrade instead, at least it will protects you against more than just scratches
if i remember correctly, asus charges about the same or less to replace someone's cracked screen

Yea. I recommend getting a SGP and call it a day.
Gorilla glass is over rated. I had my Nexus One for years completely naked and its pristine. My G2x had tiny scratches after a few months. My Galaxy Nexus.... just fine. Guess which one had Gorilla glass?
Most glass these days are tempered anyway. Gorilla is just a name brand. Still cracks and scratches. Look how many iPhones have broken and scratched glass. My son threw his Galaxy Tab off a second floor railing onto a bare wood floor... and nothing.
Its so thin anyway that it wouldn't be as strong as an actual screen. Don't waste your money.
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My Galaxy Nexus screen scratched from a dime I forgot I had in my pocket, so no, not all tempered glass is created equal. Gorilla has the brand prowess it does because its hardness is so high, making it extremely difficult to scratch. Tempered glass has hardness ratings, the XGear SPs are 8H out of a maximum of 10H; harder than my Galaxy Nexus screen, so it benefits from having it on there. It will also shatter instead of the screen, leaving it intact, protection no regular SP can provide.
For the exact same reasons I'm glad to put one on my N7.

player911 said:
Yea. I recommend getting a SGP and call it a day.
Gorilla glass is over rated. I had my Nexus One for years completely naked and its pristine. My G2x had tiny scratches after a few months. My Galaxy Nexus.... just fine. Guess which one had Gorilla glass?
Most glass these days are tempered anyway. Gorilla is just a name brand. Still cracks and scratches. Look how many iPhones have broken and scratched glass. My son threw his Galaxy Tab off a second floor railing onto a bare wood floor... and nothing.
Its so thin anyway that it wouldn't be as strong as an actual screen. Don't waste your money.
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Exactly. And the SGP Ultra Crystals are the best protectors on the market bar none. To the OP, its far more likely some grit in your pocket scratched your screen, not the dime.
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Fantastic! Been waiting for this. Have one on my GS3 and love it.
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I'd have to get a screen protector to put on top of it just to keep the fingerprints down.

That seems a waste but to each there own. Unfortunately they are out of stock.
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Moricon said:
Fantastic! Been waiting for this. Have one on my GS3 and love it.
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Moricon said:
Unfortunately they are out of stock.
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Wow, they sold out fast.. guess there's a lot more demand than this thread might show.
I'm following the Fantom thread on RootzWiki where the rep responsible for getting XGear to make Android products posts, so I'll drop a note when they're back in stock/for sale again.

osm0sis said:
Wow, they sold out fast.. guess there's a lot more demand than this thread might show.
I'm following the Fantom thread on RootzWiki where the rep responsible for getting XGear to make Android products posts, so I'll drop a note when they're back in stock/for sale again.
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More likely than not they made a small production run. They're are very few out there willing to pony up that kind of cash for a screen protector. Plus, they are a relatively unknown company for them.
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Jesus....$70 for a screen protector? I am sure is not THAT expensive to create this type of glass-based screen protector. This is 25% of the cost of the N7 itself.
I'll just buy an SGP screen protector.

lanwarrior said:
Jesus....$70 for a screen protector? I am sure is not THAT expensive to create this type of glass-based screen protector. This is 25% of the cost of the N7 itself.
I'll just buy an SGP screen protector.
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Yeah, I think that's what most are saying. The SGP Ultra Crystals can't be beat.
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Troute said:
I'd have to get a screen protector to put on top of it just to keep the fingerprints down.
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I agree with this. While the glass may protect the main glass, you will see finger prints on this glass and then what? You get another screen protector on top to block smudges? Before you know it there will be layers and layers on your tablet and then not be able to touch the screen and use it.

I have a friend who has a glass shop. where they have special machine that can cut and polish the edges of thin tempered glass... Im thinking i should team up with him.. This could be super profitable..
They use a huge over like a kiln to heat the glass then cool it . They then cut it right before it cools to the tempered state. Then polish the edges . if the edges have one burr. when putting it back in the oven to re temper it will snap.. Ok not really a friend i Used to own a business with a glass shop next door. Had them to make some stuff for me.
Something like this anyway its been a few years ago.
The glass is cheap the equipment is expensive . The knowledge to do it is Priceless. So the 70.00 is prob a new company trying to recoup some equipment cost.

Alright, I've got more info on this "Out Of Stock" status. Here it is from the horses mouth along with a rough ETA:
Poya Moradi said:
Please note that there was an error in our system that showed the Phantasm as in stock, however we have not received our stock yet and will within the next few weeks. We can hold your order until the item is released and ship your order out, or we can provide you with a full refund. Please let us know and we apologize for the inconvenience.
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I'm going to opt to keep my order active, basically a pre-order. I'll drop a note when I notice it ship/the stock comes in.

Cool. Wish there was a pre order link. Maybe I will email them.
Thanks for the info.
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osm0sis said:
That's right, it's arrived!
As we all know, Google skimped on the Corning glass on our Nexus devices, so we only have "hardened glass" instead of the almighty Gorilla; making them more scratch-prone than other devices on the market. XGear, after their successes with the Galaxy Nexus, SIII, and Galaxy Note tempered glass SPs, have just released one for the Nexus 7.
http://www.xgearlive.com/products/android/asus/phantasm
Got mine already ordered.
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LOL at almighty Gorilla.

lanwarrior said:
Jesus....$70 for a screen protector? I am sure is not THAT expensive to create this type of glass-based screen protector. This is 25% of the cost of the N7 itself.
I'll just buy an SGP screen protector.
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You don't seem to understand the cost of the materials and labor, not to mention machining to make a product like this. Funny enough the profit margin on this is very low, and for what I know we are charging less than SGP for their tablet tempered glass protectors. I don't see you complaining about them? So please do not troll.

Best Glass Screen Protector?

What is the best glass screen protector available right now for the note 4? I wish the spigen gLass nano.slim was available....

spigen gLass nano.slim for sure, however, being in the same boat as most of yall waiting for it to become available I just ordered the iSmooth one as I've used them before and it's pretty good quality compared to the cheapo's out there.
Just to get me by...oh well...

This is what I have; I like tech armor because of their lifetime warranty. I have not used a glass screen protector before but put one of these on my wife's iphone and it seems great...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00MFQOUW6

Iloome screen protectors have good reviews. Mine should be here in a few days
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Ever since when there is Gorilla glass, I never use screen protector anymore.
Why do people need it now?

Sometimes I forget I have my keys, or loose change in my pocket. Don't want t o scratch the screen.
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The question is:
Which glass screen protector will have the greatest coverage (closest to the edges) as most, if not all, glass protectors are cut short stopping right before the curves near the edges.
This may be a problem.....having second thoughts about glass screen protectors now...

I think the iloom e might have full coverage. They bragged about being the first to do it on iPhone 6 and that also has the 2.5D glass as well.

i grabbed this one, and it shipped really fast; not sure how it will work, but its full coverage, and under 9 bucks!
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MDEIZRG/ref=smi_www_rcolv2_go_smi?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true

chong67 said:
Ever since when there is Gorilla glass, I never use screen protector anymore.
Why do people need it now?
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I don't use screen protectors either. But ever since I saw a few people here at work with glass screen protectors on their new iphones I've been looking around and they seem pretty awesome. I've seen a few videos on youtube where they smash the screen with a hammer and only the protector broke with the screen left intact.. Also the anti-fingerprint coating is a plus. The cases I buy always have to have a lip but the screen protector is just in case.
This UAG case I have on my note 2 has saved my phone so so many times from being dropped 5ft in the air flat on its face.

The tech armor doesn't come close to covering the whole screen..piss

I have always been partial to invisisheilds. The extreme versions is what I've used on my pass galaxy devices. Then I moved to the glass version of their product on my note 3. It was perfectly clear had a life time warranty. I am looking forward to using the same for my note 4.

I bought the Envelop one. Thing isn't even big enough, just ordered a Spigen one.

I bought two Spigens based on reputation and price: $3.49 each (plus $5.00 shipping) at the early morning (ET) Amazon flash sale. If I had to pay full price, I'd also consider a non-glass solution, Rhino Shield.

Darn, I bought the tech armor glass last week. I guess it'll have to hold me over until better ones come out. I bought it direct from Techarmor.com and used promo code TechArmor2962 for 30% off. Came out to be $9. I bought the Spigen one for the iPhone 6 and it didn't cover the entire front either.

I am still debating on whether to buy screen protectors either glass or not as I haven't used screen protectors in years and everything I have/had was/is fine...
but seeing how the note 4 would be the most expensive mobile/handheld device I've bought and come to think of it probably the most expensive thing I have every bought in my life I might wanna protect it from here and back XD
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BlueNinja712 said:
I am still debating on whether to buy screen protectors either glass or not as I haven't used screen protectors in years and everything I have/had was/is fine...
but seeing how the note 4 would be the most expensive mobile/handheld device I've bought and come to think of it probably the most expensive thing I have every bought in my life I might wanna protect it from here and back XD
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Rhino Shield's website has a variety of videos persuasively showing the need for some kind of screen protection. As between their product and a good glass screen protector, there seem to be both pluses and minuses, so long as one is willing to accept the fact that, in an acute situation, the glass screen protector will be destroyed.

Any of the glass protectors available leave the space between the home button and the bottom of the phone exposed? I don't think I want a glass protector that encircles the home button because that would mean trouble for the fingerprint scanner as far as I can tell - a sticker for the home button would surely interfere with it.
Thanks!

robroy90 said:
Any of the glass protectors available leave the space between the home button and the bottom of the phone exposed? I don't think I want a glass protector that encircles the home button because that would mean trouble for the fingerprint scanner as far as I can tell - a sticker for the home button would surely interfere with it.
Thanks!
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For what it's worth, I have the Mime Ghost glass protector and it encircles the home button. It doesn't effect the finger print scanner at all. It works great.
With that being said, I can't recommend the Mime. Like other glass protectors thus far the sides are no where close to staying flush against the screen.

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Darn, I bought the tech armor glass last week. I guess it'll have to hold me over until better ones come out. I bought it direct from Techarmor.com and used promo code TechArmor2962 for 30% off. Came out to be $9. I bought the Spigen one for the iPhone 6 and it didn't cover the entire front either.
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I was in the process of purchasing the Tech Armor and for the life of me cannot find where to apply the discount code.
UPDATE: Per email response, no discount codes active at the moment.

Generic screen protectors!

Can anyone suggest a cheap screen protector maybe you have bought from eBay? If it is possible share a link to where I can purchase it. Please share only products you have tried. I don't want to buy something I don't know well and haven't seen a review of it! Thanks...

I got these tempered glass ones. Two in the package for $6.95. Put one on the phone back in early June still going strong. Hi proper cutout for the proximity sensor and ffc.
https://www.amazon.com/Protector-Hardness-Protector-Anti-Scratch-Anti-Fingerprint/dp/B01C1TVYVQ

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281828808760
Two tempered glass protectors with proximity cutouts, $4. Feels just like a normal screen.
Installation was easy, carefully clean the screen of all dust and residue then align the tempered glass carefully. Bubbles will dissapear as you press on them, and it's no rush, I had bubbles a few hours after that dissapeared when I applied pressure.
Definitely inspires confidence that it will protect the screen from impacts?

This screen protector from Amazon works great! I personally have this one and it was a perfect fit and saved my phone from a face down drop on cement.
Nexus 5X Screen Protector, PLESON LG (Google) Nexus 5X Tempered Glass Screen Protector [2015], 99% Clarity, 0.2mm, 9H Hardness, Bubble Free, Glass Screen Protector for Nexus 5X https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016CUS84Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xbsaybJFK359X

I had a tempered glass from Nillkin at first. Someday I droped it and the tampered glass did its job fine protecting the screen but broke. Then I thought that tempered glasses may break easier than the screen and thus every few drops I loose 10usd for nonreason (the screen never broke without protector, but the protector broke quite easily). So I ordered some tempered glasses from Aliexpress priced just under a dollar. The first one was probably defective and started to get off on one corner. But after that I got it off and applied another. Its perfect now, it feels just like naked screen (same as Nillkin). It broke on face down drop but maybe the exensive one would brake too.
Probably the expensive ones are tougher but they cost 10 times up or more. Does it really worth it?

johnannis said:
Probably the expensive ones are tougher but they cost 10 times up or more. Does it really worth it?
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If you drop your phone that much, quantity is probably more worth it for you than quality

Its not that, but i think that cheap ones do the job so why to pay for an branded one?

Had a Pleson that lasted for the whole 11 months or so I had my first 5X but got this instead when I got my replacement:
[2-PACK]-Mr Shield For LG (Google) Nexus 5X 2015 Newest [Tempered Glass] Screen Protector with Lifetime Replacement Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D9EMSGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_MuseybGAD64PK
It's cheap, comes with 2, and installation was easy and bubble free.
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johnannis said:
I had a tempered glass from Nillkin at first. Someday I droped it and the tampered glass did its job fine protecting the screen but broke. Then I thought that tempered glasses may break easier than the screen and thus every few drops I loose 10usd for nonreason (the screen never broke without protector, but the protector broke quite easily). So I ordered some tempered glasses from Aliexpress priced just under a dollar. The first one was probably defective and started to get off on one corner. But after that I got it off and applied another. Its perfect now, it feels just like naked screen (same as Nillkin). It broke on face down drop but maybe the exensive one would brake too.
Probably the expensive ones are tougher but they cost 10 times up or more. Does it really worth it?
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How the hell do you drop your phone so much? Maybe invest in a Nokia 3310? The hell is wrong with you?

Sinistersky said:
How the hell do you drop your phone so much? Maybe invest in a Nokia 3310? The hell is wrong with you?
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Ok you said your joke, now are you feeling smart?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/361471555021 ....... $3 for a 2 pack....