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Best Screen protector, period.

I just got the javoedge no-glare screen protector and it is the best I have used.
I think that the zagg invisiblesheild is amazing and bulletproof, but has a terrible glare. The one from javoedge makes this phone usable during the day outside.
http://www.javoedge.com/reflexeshop/productCatalog/getProduct.do?poid=985&pbmId=4737

Outside Use
If it was mid-day, brightest sun you can get directly over head...when I try to use my phone, I jack up the brightness to 100%.
Then I would usually have to cover it with my hand, and still get very little ability to see the screen.
I'm using, and have been for about 6 months:
http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield...es-screen-protectors-covers-skins-shields.php
It's like impossible to scratch and the screen is perfect.
The main problem is glare / daytime usability. I'm ready to buy the one you suggested almost ASAP just for that.

How many do you get, just the one, I still might have to try this out it sounds better than my walmart ones.Wow might have to try them both.

I used the zagg one you have and love it for durability (I had the whole phone protector and loved it until it got gunky around the edges). The issue was glare; I couldn't see anything with it on.
With this you get one screen protector, but it is all you need. With the regular phone with no screen protector I could see about 40%, zagg 30%, this one somewhere around 75% or better (a noticeable increase, not perfect, but much much improved).
The problem with the walmart ones (and most others) is that you don't have the durability that zagg and this one does; with this one you can abuse the screen and still wipe them off with your finger for a perfect view.

I recently purchased the JAVOScreen anti-glare screen protector and enjoy the durability and fitment. However, I find it very hard to use in daylight.
Are you sure you purchased the anti-glare one?

Martin Overlay
Expensive but the best screen protector I've ever used. I use them on all my mobile devices.

My .02
I have been using Pocket PC Techs WriteShields for a long time now all the way back to my Ipaq 3650 days... long before my i700.
They are anti-glare and so dang durable that it is one of those products you just love to recommend. I have been given some other brands here and there along the years and those REALLY cemented my appreciation for the WriteShields. I play a LOT OF SOLITAIRE... like every time I go to the reading room (if you get my drift) and I always my fingernails... along with all my other PDA/phone use. I get around two years out of one of these and that includes just a ridiculous amount of abuse.
I have the same thing on my Tablet PC... it has been there since 2004 and I kid u not... it looks like brand new (obviously not as abused as the phones )
FWIW

Veloslave......Would you please advise on your visibilty outside during the day.

Can't believe it's not mentioned here.
The best screen protector hands down for any device are the Anti Glare ones from www.Boxwave.com
they'll last forever, are washable, easy to apply, make the touch surface feel more paperlike which makes writing on it nicer, eliminates glare, doesn't show fingerprints... it's just awesome.
I have the on my Sony TG50, my Nintendo DS, and my xv6800. All are perfect.

Well, I have the Zagg invisibleSHIELD, and I like it, it just sucks in the sunlight. I'd like a better one for viewing outdoors, but after reading this post, I dont know what to get. Three to choose from...
Boxwave
Pocket PC Techs
JAVOedge
Choices... choices...

You won't be dissapointed with Boxwave antiglare, trust me. I got my TG50 5 years ago now, and it was a great choice then, still is.

Just ordered the anti-glare from boxwave. we'll see how I like it when it gets here.

veloslave said:
My .02
I have been using Pocket PC Techs WriteShields for a long time now all the way back to my Ipaq 3650 days... long before my i700.
They are anti-glare and so dang durable that it is one of those products you just love to recommend. I have been given some other brands here and there along the years and those REALLY cemented my appreciation for the WriteShields. I play a LOT OF SOLITAIRE... like every time I go to the reading room (if you get my drift) and I always my fingernails... along with all my other PDA/phone use. I get around two years out of one of these and that includes just a ridiculous amount of abuse.
I have the same thing on my Tablet PC... it has been there since 2004 and I kid u not... it looks like brand new (obviously not as abused as the phones )
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How is it in the sunlight?

meccadon123 said:
Veloslave......Would you please advise on your visibilty outside during the day.
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I would like to know as a few talk about this one. I use my phone outside and the sun and my screen don't mix with visibility.

Got the anti glare one from boxwave. It's got a lot of pros and not many cons.
Pros:
A dream to write on w/ the stylus.
Very easy to install, not one of those flimsy "rubbery" screen protectors, actually plastic and stiff.
Even if you do get a little dust under it, you cannot see it at all once it's installed.
No air bubbles whatsoever.
Very easy to wipe fingerprints off of.
They say it's removable and washable? I dunno about that, but if I ever have to do it, it's worth a shot I guess.
Cons:
Easier to read in the sunlight, but not near what the website hypes it up to be.
More pros than cons, overall I am very happy with it. I like it a lot better than the Zagg invisibleSHIELD.
-Randy

Glad you liked it. I know I do. They are definetly removeable, and washable, but they are a bit tricky to remove. You must do so very carefully or you can risk bending them, or worse, removiing some of the adhesive which will be noticeable when it's reapplied. I've found to remove them, get them warm first with like a hairdryer to make it easier to remove, and then try to lift a corner with somethign very thin like a razor blade. To wash just rub it with mild dishsoap and water, and then flick it off like a poloroid. You can reapply it evenn with some water still on it.
In my expirence, not much reason to ever remove it. Just clean it while it's still on there.

I'll second the Boxwave screen protectors. I've had the same one on my phone since I got the phone at launch. I've taken it off once to clean it, and I have one very small scratch on it. Pretty impressive compared to other protectors I've used.

I have been meaning to get a screen protector. I am leaning towards Boxwave but last time I had an anti-glare, it made the screen a tad fuzzy. Hmmm....

I'm using the Boxwave Anti-Glare as well. The only issue I ran into is that I had to trim mine just a slight amount for my Mogul, the stock size actually fit under the case edges of the screen and caused my screen to not respond to touch. It does a great job of resisting fingerprints, and the paper feel when writing is definately a plus.

I swear by the Zagg products. It is true they are not that great in the sunlight. I usually crank my brightness but I have used the WriteShields before and they scratch after continue use. Play solitaire for a while and you will see the drag line from the deck to the stacks. Kind of annoying. Zagg will not scratch at all, guaranteed. Check out the Zagg videos on wrapping an iPod and then using a weed wacker on it.

Scratch-proof skins & battery drain

Hi all,
I'm finding that scratch-proof skins provide protection, but drain your battery. If you're interested, read on.
The first one I bought was a custom photo skin. Before the skin was applied, I was getting a few days out of a battery charge. After applying the skin, my battery would go from charged to dead in 8-12 hours. Once I peeled the skin (off the antenna-portion of my phone only), the battery went back to lasting 2 - 3 days.
I thought it might be the custom photo skin,so I bought a clear skin from a different manufacturer. Once again, the battery drained dry overnight.
My brother's an electrical engineer and he says the skin is probably conductive, causing interference with the antenna, increasing power drawn by the antenna. A work colleague (also electrical engineer) independently told me the same thing. Turns out the skin originates from the military, protecting leading edges of helicopter blades - in this application, the skin HAS to be conductive to prevent static build-up on the blades.
The skin manufacturers aren't responding to me, so I suspect this isn't the first time someone has complained about this problem.
Has anyone else had this issue?

Can you take pictures to show where the antenna portion is? I will be applying my Bodyguardz skin soon and would like to cut it in advance.

nuron said:
Can you take pictures to show where the antenna portion is? I will be applying my Bodyguardz skin soon and would like to cut it in advance.
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The skins come in sections. The antenna on the HD2 is located in the lower back section of the phone, so I just peeled that whole section off.
I'd be interested to know if anyone else has been having this problem though...

Nice find! ive been using zagg skins and body guardz on my last two phones without a thought, maybe it is more apparent on the hd2 as the casing is much close to the antenna, worth considering not applying it to that area for sure!

The screenprotectors you used, are those adhesive or static? Since i have an adhesive Brando screenprotector and cant reproduce the symptoms you're describing. Maybe there is a difference between static and adhesive?

I have always used phantomskinz on all of my devices (G1, iPhones, Storm, MT3g, Nexus One, and now my HD2) I have never noticed an increased battery drain with them...I have one on as we speak
...I get what you are saying about them being conductive as they are used on heli blades...but our phone is not moving at the same speed or RPM as a rotor to build up a charge

kramerty88 said:
The screenprotectors you used, are those adhesive or static? Since i have an adhesive Brando screenprotector and cant reproduce the symptoms you're describing. Maybe there is a difference between static and adhesive?
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Yes, both were adhesive type. The first used a wet sponge method of application. the other used a spray. it's interesting that a couple of people are reporting no issues. Makes me second-guess my experience.
I'm going to re-try and report back in a few days.

agentaaron said:
...I get what you are saying about them being conductive as they are used on heli blades...but our phone is not moving at the same speed or RPM as a rotor to build up a charge
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Umm... I think you've missed my point... it's the fact that the skin is conductive that causes it to interfere with the antenna, not any static build-up. In fact, it's because the skin is conductive that static can't build up, regardless how quickly my phone is travelling. That said, I am known to speak very fast at times!

I have my Maximum Protection Invisible Shield on the way and should have it either Monday or Tuesday. I will report my findings after it is installed and used for a day or so. I have used the Invisible Shields in the past however and never noticed excess battery drain.

Matte/anti-glare screen cover?

Hey there fellow Nexus 10 enthusiasts.
So I absolutely love my Nexus 10, but the glare is killing me while using it on the daily train commute. I've tried googling for matte screen reviews but they seem pretty hard to come by.
I don't really care about a film for 'protection' purposes. I only care about reducing the glare. Ideally it won't mess up the underlying image too much, which from what I can find is probably going to happen. Any advice/insight would be greatly appreciated!

here's one:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00ACU1QOM/nexus10-20
and another:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00A6X3ZKS/nexus10-20
i haven't tried either, so can't comment on their effectiveness

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Hey there fellow Nexus 10 enthusiasts.
So I absolutely love my Nexus 10, but the glare is killing me while using it on the daily train commute. I've tried googling for matte screen reviews but they seem pretty hard to come by.
I don't really care about a film for 'protection' purposes. I only care about reducing the glare. Ideally it won't mess up the underlying image too much, which from what I can find is probably going to happen. Any advice/insight would be greatly appreciated!
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Although some might say it is a crime to put an anti-glare protector on this beautiful screen, your particular usage probably warrants it. I would try this one. It does not require water to apply and there are 3 in a pack. It is pretty common to use at least two before getting it right.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-ProFilm-Screen-Protector-Anti-Glare/dp/B00A6X3ZKS/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1363198834&sr=8-7&keywords=nexus+10+screen+protector

you also can try this one:
http://www.minisuit.com/p-1612-3-pack-minisuit-hd-screen-protector-for-google-nexus-10-tablet-matte-anti-glare.aspx
i have the ultra clear HD version of this screen protector and it's quite good.

[Q] "Screen On" Time and Screen Protection

Hi
Whilst waiting for my watch to be shipped to me , I had a couple of questions that I hoped people would be able to answer;
1. Screen on time - I know in Watchmaker you can change the time that a watch screen stays on, but I've heard that you need to be wary of "burn in" on the OLED screen. Is it OK to increase the default length of time to 10 or 15 secs without having an impact on this? I would like to show off some of my watchfaces and I don't want to be pressing the screen every 5 secs to display it again. I plan to change watch faces every couple of days anyway and use ones that only show hands when the screen goes dark.
2. Screen Protectors - I've seen a few screen protectors on ebay and Amazon but I've also seen tempered glass protectors which are starting to become available via Hong Kong. Have people used these tempered protectors, how do they perform? are the better than the standard screen protectors? or do people not bother with anything?
Your advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

1. this is absolutely OK, it hurts only battery life. You only need to worry about burn-in in the ambient mode (99% of the time) where you want to avoid thick bright lines - I set all my watchfaces to only display digital clock in small thin font in ambient mode. For such short periods, no burn-in can occur (not a few years anyway)
In ambient mode, android wear shifts the whole face a few pixels in different directions every now and then, to with thin lines there's nothing to worry about, but keeping one pixel bright (because it's in the middle of a thick line) is something you absolutely need to avoid.
2) I never use screen protectors - I always buy them, try them and then put them in trash, they just ruin the experience. The only time I regret not having them is after about a year when I scratch it hard with something, but I still consider that a lesser evil compared to a diminished experience with a screen protector. But that you need to decide for yourself.
I have the watch for more than a month and it doesn't have a scratch, and the bezel is quite thick and will protect the watch face. You wouldn't put a screen protector on a luxury watch, would you? Then why would you put it on this?
A whole different situation will be in summer, when most of us will end up on a beach somewhere with a watch on our wrist - don't even think about touching the watch there, not until you have no sand on your hands or clothing.

I used the skinomi screen protector which unlike most protectors is a film that is applied using a liquid spray which is applied before fitting the film.
I find that this means that you get no bubbles or dust. It looks awful at first but over 24 hours it 'straightens out' and looks and works great.

Tempered glass screen protector definately the way to go if you want to go down that route

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Tempered glass screen protector definately the way to go if you want to go down that route
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You have one? How is it working out for you? We've been talking about them in this thread and been wanting to hear from someone who actually has it already.
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Personally, I'm using the Skinomi skin. I got the full body protection, but only use the face and back. To me, the sides looked awful, so I took them off.
I have been interested in the Tempered glass though. From what I've read for the smartphone Tempered glass protectors, they work well. I'm just wondering how well they do for the "R".
The Skinomi skin has been working out great for me in terms of sensitivity. I had a Zagg skin when I had a Samsung Gear Live and it degraded touch a bit.

ordered mine yesterday, will let you know when it arrives.

Also ordered a tempered glass for my LGR yesterday. Use tempered glass on all my phones and its really great. You don't notice it and the feeling is as you didn't have it, it's also a very good protection and cheep to replace if it got a scratch

I'm also currently using a plastic screen protector - keeps my screen safe but does feel a bit off compared to the naked watch (got used to it long time ago though)
but please keep us updated on the tempered glass ones! thanks
@zvieratko: I don't use screen protectors on my regular watch, but that has sapphire glass and won't scratch (wouldn't buy a regular watch with any other kind of glass for exactly this reason - and a luxury watch has it anyways)

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You have one? How is it working out for you? We've been talking about them in this thread and been wanting to hear from someone who actually has it already.
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Personally, I'm using the Skinomi skin. I got the full body protection, but only use the face and back. To me, the sides looked awful, so I took them off.
I have been interested in the Tempered glass though. From what I've read for the smartphone Tempered glass protectors, they work well. I'm just wondering how well they do for the "R".
The Skinomi skin has been working out great for me in terms of sensitivity. I had a Zagg skin when I had a Samsung Gear Live and it degraded touch a bit.
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Hehe I wish
Don't even have this watch. Currently use a Pebble Steel, and testing out the original G Watch which is also on ebay as I preferred Pebble.
However, I'm very very curious about the battery life on the G Watch R in comparision to the G Watch (where I can't even make a day). I'm curious to know whether the amoled helps dramatically with apps like musicboss on night mode, and also with an always on clockface.
If i can get close to 2 days with my usage, then I'd definately snap this up.

fade2black101 said:
However, I'm very very curious about the battery life on the G Watch R in comparision to the G Watch (where I can't even make a day). I'm curious to know whether the amoled helps dramatically with apps like musicboss on night mode, and also with an always on clockface.
If i can get close to 2 days with my usage, then I'd definately snap this up.
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if you can't even make a day with the original G Watch, than the LGWR probably won't last you for 2 full days, but one day should still be pretty safe
Alternatively, have a look at Sony's SW3, should do even better than the LGWR battery wise and the new steel model looks nice too imo

I can't give a comparison to the G Watch, but I actually just moved up from the Pebble Steel. I was going to keep the Steel as my "fancy" watch, but recently sold it. Once I moved to the GWR, I couldn't imagine myself using the Steel anymore...

battery life
I have now had my LGR for several days. I use a watch face called Ranger. It is set to 5 and 3 for the ambient setting. Ranger has several useful settings for timing, brightness, colors, line width, etc. I get just about a day. I am sure if I turned ambient mode off I would get a day and a half.
I am looking for a way to extend the time the watch stays on. It goes off pretty quick if you do not do something. 15 sec. Is all I want. I am also sure that will kill battery life too.

bduerr said:
I have now had my LGR for several days. I use a watch face called Ranger. It is set to 5 and 3 for the ambient setting. Ranger has several useful settings for timing, brightness, colors, line width, etc. I get just about a day. I am sure if I turned ambient mode off I would get a day and a half.
I am looking for a way to extend the time the watch stays on. It goes off pretty quick if you do not do something. 15 sec. Is all I want. I am also sure that will kill battery life too.
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I'm running the G Watch R with IntersectRaven's kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/g-watch-r/orig-development/kernel-intersectravens-kernel-t2957728
I'm using the watch with:
- Standard brightness set to 1
- True Dark => https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.preiss.swapps.truedarkwear
- Watchmaker/Facer with whatever watchface I want (at the moment this one => http://facerepo.com/app/faces/details/green-black-led-compass-14ad0ebbf1c )
- Always on
And I'm getting over a day of usage with heart measurement ratings every 30 minutes. Or when turning those off easily 2 days.

An Ongoing Chronical Of The Whitestone Dome

I have read many mixed reviews of this glass screen protector here, on other forums, and on Amazon.
Amazon's the best, IMO, because you're reading product reviews from real everyday normal folks from all different walks, so the compilation of reviews includes the whole range of skill level.
Inarguably, the Whitestone Dome Glass protector is probably THE MOST difficult to install, save the fact that the kit includes an allignment jig that helps installation inmeasurably. I recently did this (this evening) and can't imagine attempting this without such a jig, though I understand similar UV activated glue is available to use with separately sold glass protectors.
So I'll start with some background info to set the scene for accuracy...
I'm a landscaper by day, but a jeweler part time. That means I chunk heavy crap around all day long like a farmer, but on the weekends I show off my dexterity like a watchmaker.
That's important, because this installation requires steady, confident hands, much forethought, patience, and it ain't cheap!
Sooooo...
Let me say that I was really nervous. I already accepted the idea that I might have to decide whether to purchase another one or go a different route and just choke on losing 45 dollars.
I watched 8 YouTube videos on installation, including one completely failed installation, and a demonstration on the removal of one.
The package arrived today but was outside the house in the cold. Of course I wanted to pop it on immediately, but figured that it should warm up to temperature first.
During that time I prepped my table. I used a marble to see if it was level. During preparation, i also prepared myself for the possibility of failure. LOL!
I layed out all of the items like I was about to perform surgery.
CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!
Use those dust removal stickers! Even after you let the glue fall and remove the "bridge", check again for dust.
Don't flail about to much. That simply stirs up dust.
"Relax", is the best advice I can give. Peeling the backing off the glass from underneath it so dust that's in the air doesn't land on the inside surface sounds like a logical idea, and you should, but static from peeling it can become a pain.
If you're calm enough, you can do this just like the videos.
I wiped the edges after the first and second curing with the UV light. I did end up with excess flow out one side, and on the other side during the second wipe down, I had an ever so tiny bubble (if you'd even call it that) on the edge. The bubble was from wiping away the partially curred glue, which pulled a tiny, TINY bit out. (Literally one third the size of the exposed part of the SPen tip.)
I remedied this OCD-killer by using a toothpick dabbed in what remained at the top of the glue tube and simply touched it to the edge, which sucked it right in to fill the tiny void.
I used the UV light several times with the idea that it simply couldn't hurt to do it as often as I could.
My screen literally looks like a perfect install. Absolutely fantastic, as Sakitech would say!
I would say the skill level required for this is about average, but you really have only one chance to get it right, and there are a few steps that need to be followed perfectly or else they can trip you up.
Watch those videos. Many show people doing an imperfect installation with decent or good results, but after watching several you'll see just how to avoid mishaps.
On a different note, I did notice something very strange while utilizing the UV light; there is a weird shape in the center of the screen that shows up under the light. I have no idea what it is, but it shows as a slightly different color in the center third of the screen, nearly full length with rounded corners and perfectly symmetrical. I'm assuming it's an adhesive beneath the screen for the interactive SPen screen? I dunno. Kinda neat.
Anyway, after reading reviews stating problems with lifting of the edges of the Whitestone Dome, I figured I would contribute here by checking in and giving updates as to the longevity of this very beautiful, but slightly expensive and fiddly (to say the least) installing screen protector.
Feel free to ask any questions.

O.K., so not a month, but 3 weeks later:
Bear in mind that I do NOT abuse my phones. I do tend to coddle a nearly $1000 phone.
So far the screen saver has been great. No lifting at the corners like others have experienced.
I have my Note 8 in an Amovo wallet case- Good stuff; check it out on Amazon.
I remain thrilled with my Whitestone screen protector.
I certainly cannot say that I don't notice that it's on there, but it's only the edges that I can see. While I'm immersed in actually using the phone, I notice nothing at all.
I'm now considering getting one for my S8+, which currently sports a cheap edge adhesive glass screen saver that feels like there's room to slide a business card under.

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O.K., so not a month, but 3 weeks later:
Bear in mind that I do NOT abuse my phones. I do tend to coddle a nearly $1000 phone.
So far the screen saver has been great. No lifting at the corners like others have experienced.
I have my Note 8 in an Amovo wallet case- Good stuff; check it out on Amazon.
I remain thrilled with my Whitestone screen protector.
I certainly cannot say that I don't notice that it's on there, but it's only the edges that I can see. While I'm immersed in actually using the phone, I notice nothing at all.
I'm now considering getting one for my S8+, which currently sports a cheap edge adhesive glass screen saver that feels like there's room to slide a business card under.
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Same here with mine. Very satisfied. Nearly 3 months now and it's been rock solid for me.

Same here, great bit of kit.

Agreed - I love my Whitestone. It picked up a scratch, and I used the new warranty facility to replace it. It's not exactly cheap (around £20) to get the replacement, but it's better than having to buy one at full price.
This one ended up being a little more fiddly to install, but that was my fault - I allowed the LOCA to flow too far towards the bottom of the device before dropping the glass. I had tiny cluster of bubbles near the power switch which I worked out with some patience, and I also ended up sticking the jig together because I cured it for too long before removing the phone. However, the overall result is better than my original install, and I haven't had the touch up the edges of this one at all.

As much as I want to use the whitestone, I have some pretty big issues with it right now. For one, the glass is unnecessarily big. If the flaps that went up around the top were just a little smaller, it'd be compatible with so many more cases. The other issue is the type of glass their using. I don't know what it is, but it collects oil and gunk REALLY well on the surface of the glass (not the edges). I especially notice it on colder days (which we have plenty of in minnesota), but it's like the oil builds up into a thick layer that I have to wipe off with a cloth. All my whitestones have been like this. I ended up ordering a cheap full adhesive protector from amazon, and even though it has that STUPID black border and doesn't stick at the edges properly, it's sized way better than the whitestone and the glass feels of a much higher quality.

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As much as I want to use the whitestone, I have some pretty big issues with it right now. For one, the glass is unnecessarily big. If the flaps that went up around the top were just a little smaller, it'd be compatible with so many more cases. The other issue is the type of glass their using. I don't know what it is, but it collects oil and gunk REALLY well on the surface of the glass (not the edges). I especially notice it on colder days (which we have plenty of in minnesota), but it's like the oil builds up into a thick layer that I have to wipe off with a cloth. All my whitestones have been like this. I ended up ordering a cheap full adhesive protector from amazon, and even though it has that STUPID black border and doesn't stick at the edges properly, it's sized way better than the whitestone and the glass feels of a much higher quality.
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Strange, no oil/grease issues like that with mine and it's plenty cold here too (unfortunately!). I haven't even had to wipe often for fingerprints and stuff. Not sure what would be causing that type of problem.

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Strange, no oil/grease issues like that with mine and it's plenty cold here too (unfortunately!). I haven't even had to wipe often for fingerprints and stuff. Not sure what would be causing that type of problem.
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Agreed - I would say it has one of the better oleophobic coatings.

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Agreed - I would say it has one of the better oleophobic coatings.
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Maybe I've just been getting bad batches? idk.

I've had no problems with mine. Looks and works great! My wife's has started to come up on a corner. It's because she was mishandling it and not realizing what she was doing. All the warnings that we are aware of she is basically unaware of because... I don't know. It's still working for her and doesn't bother her. I don't plan on using another brand when I have to replace hers.

After 3 months the glue went bad on mine and started peeling on a top corner, then it went down both sides over night. Frankly at £40, it needs to last a lot longer for that money.

So;
It's mid August, 6½ months after the installation and it still looks great.
To be fair I have to mention that I do have two phones I use on a daily basis, but the Note is used for many more hours a week as a tablet as compared to my naked S8+, which I really only use to make and take calls.
In other words, the Note sees a lot of touch screen activity.
The Whitestone is holding up much better than I expected, given all the problems I've read about it. I do have a very subtle problem spot on the right side edge right in the middle where it has started to bubble. Though it's really only visible at certain angles, and quite small, my OCD magnifies this visual defect a great deal for me! When I hand over my phone to someone (always reluctantly...LOL) to view a picture or an app, I still get compliments on the screen protector, and no one has ever pointed it out to me. (It is very small.)
IT HAS DONE IT'S JOB...
-At least once, because there's a small scratch in the surface of the glass. Again, another thing hardly noticable, but if it were in the screen itself of my Note, I would be very upset. (Give me 6 more months to get to the point where it's perfectly acceptable for this handheld device to show signs of use.)
A CORNER DID START TO LIFT...
Last month, the upper right hand corner developed a very small bubble. I knew right away from what I've read that this might be the start of the end of this screen's life. But I continually massaged the screen down many times, and it actually worked and resealed.
My take on this is that firstly, it's been ridiculously hot in my region. That might've helped with resealing. But secondly and most importantly, I never allow dust to get near my phone.
Dust is the enemy. A single microfiber particle between the screen and glass cover might've made resealing impossible. People pop their phones in their pocket all the time, and because the phones are dust proof now, it's even easier to take for granted what they are exposed to. As soft and protective as pockets are, they expose phones to a lot of dust. (Look at the lint trap in a clothes dryer!)
IN CONCLUSION...
I'll keep monitoring this thread to answer any questions, but I'll probably only post an update of when the Whitestone finally needs to be replaced. At that point I'll probably throw some photos up before I remove the old one.
As far as I'm concerned it has already exceeded my expectations of longevity, and I'll gladly be getting a replacement when the time comes. But I will continue to try to get the most life out of this one despite the small lift on the edge.
BTW...
The "problem" side of my screen is where it had less of the LOCA bleeding out of the edge during installation. Even though the puddle of adhesive was dead center when I dropped the glass on, when I wiped the excess from the edges, the right side had less run-off. Right now I'm wondering if I wiped the excess off of the edges too soon. During the next installation, I'll be sure to give more time for the glue to stay where it needs to.
COMPARED TO NO SCREEN PROTECTOR...
Well, I never, ever, ever have used any of my smart phones without a screen protector. But I finally grew weary of the cheap crappy edge-adhesive glass protector I had on my S8+, and threw it out! The screen would often not register touches, etc, and was an under-screen dust catcher. I havn't bought a Whitestone for it yet because I spend so little time using it that I keep forgetting. So for about 4 months, I've been using my S8+ with no protection save a case that does have a screen flap (like a wallet).
I have a small rub mark on the screen, hardly noticable, but it's there.
If and when I purchase a Whitestone for that phone, I'll post here as to whether or not the LOCA actually hides that mark, as I've read in other threads that it can hide existing scratches presumably because it fills them in (makes sense).
A FINAL PLUG FOR THE NOTE 8...
I doubt the NOTE 10/X will wow me enough to drop my 8 like a wet sock and bolt to the store. I do figure that it'll be feature-packed since the advances of the 9 weren't anything crazy special. But I'm far from tired of this phone and given what I paid for it, I expect I'll have it long enough to have to perform the inevitable battery replacement surgery before I finally upgrade.
I believe the Whitestone protection will help me stay that course. :good: