MIME HDT-c Glass Screen Protector

RichardC300 · 04:21 PM

UPDATE: MIME RENAMED IT TO THE GHOST GLASS

I just installed my MIME HDT-c glass screen protector. It was my first glass install, so it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty close. I actually lifted the whole thing up a couple times before getting it perfectly aligned. I also used the tape trick to get dust out by lifting each corner, but I only used this to get dust out from the edges, because I didn't want to risk anything by lifting it more than a couple mm.

As for my opinion on the glass screen protector, I'm loving the change from plastic ones! The recessed home button actually feels BETTER than that small but sharp feel with plastic ones. Glass also feels better than plastic, of course. So smooth! I basically agree with all the positives of that every review says. The added weight is negligible if you ask me, and the thickness isn't a huge problem given the curved edges.

The MIME HDT-c glass screen protector is a great value, especially that warranty. Check it out!

Here's the product:
http://mimeusa.com/product/hdt-c-glass-for-iphone-5/

Here's a review:
http://www.runaroundtech.com/2013/01...hone-5-review/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzkKOEBlX64

UPDATE: New review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agp1FKN4j1k

Six8 · Feb 10, 2013, 09:02 AM

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RichardC300 · 09:14 PM

New video review. He uses the same case as I do, the Belkin Grip Candy Sheer. He also said she had a bubble at the bottom corner, but that's because of the case. The Belkin case's lip actually comes up over the screen, which pushes the glass screen protector.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ7theFGCVA

corys00 · Feb 17, 2013, 09:33 PM

Thanks for posting this. Just saw LarryGreenberg's youtube review on it, just pulled the trigger and bought one.

RichardC300 · Feb 19, 2013, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corys00

Thanks for posting this. Just saw LarryGreenberg's youtube review on it, just pulled the trigger and bought one.

You're welcome! The feel of glass is just amazing!

corys00 · Feb 19, 2013, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardC300

You're welcome! The feel of glass is just amazing!

Just for curiosity sakes, how long did it take from order to receiving? I get so nervous being naked

RichardC300 · Feb 19, 2013, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corys00

Just for curiosity sakes, how long did it take from order to receiving? I get so nervous being naked

I received mine within a week, approximately 6 days.

Americano · Feb 21, 2013, 05:59 PM

Whats the difference between this and the glastr?

RichardC300 · Feb 21, 2013, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Americano

Whats the difference between this and the glastr?

The price.

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But in all seriousness, I think all the rounded-edge glass screen protectors you see are, more or less, the same thing. It's the price and the extras and warranty that they include that's the biggest difference.

And you sure do get all 3 with MIME.

wxman2003 · Feb 21, 2013, 06:42 PM

Good to see it comes with a screen size dust remover. Really helps getting dust off screen to install. I have the spigen glas TR, and used a cheap screen shield that came with a case to remove the dust first.

RichardC300 · Mar 26, 2013, 04:21 PM

Updated. I also recently put one on my sister's phone with a perfect install (so jealous), and it's amazing!

MarkCooz · Mar 26, 2013, 04:42 PM

I like the name Ghost Glass better than HDT-C.
I felt like it was so close to HTC.. lol but yeah, i wonder if they're gonna release a "SLIM" version? The reviewer you just posted said it was a bit thinner than the GLAS.tR. I wonder if that's true or is it the glass quality just different.

I may pick one up soon. Gonna wait on my .t SLIM to fall apart in the future.

RichardC300 · Mar 26, 2013, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkCooz

I like the name Ghost Glass better than HDT-C.
I felt like it was so close to HTC.. lol but yeah, i wonder if they're gonna release a "SLIM" version? The reviewer you just posted said it was a bit thinner than the GLAS.tR. I wonder if that's true or is it the glass quality just different.

I may pick one up soon. Gonna wait on my .t SLIM to fall apart in the future.

Mark Linsangan has a pretty good rep. I would trust his word. If it's true and this is slightly slimmer then the Glas.tR, then maybe the Glas.tR SLIM is the same thickness as the Ghost Glass? Spigen advertises the Glas.tR SLIM to be just 28% slimmer than the regular Glas.tR.

MarkCooz · Mar 26, 2013, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardC300

Mark Linsangan has a pretty good rep. I would trust his word. If it's true and this is slightly slimmer then the Glas.tR, then maybe the Glas.tR SLIM is the same thickness as the Ghost Glass? Spigen advertises the Glas.tR SLIM to be just 28% slimmer than the regular Glas.tR.

I haven't seen the GLAS.tR SLIM but you're right if it's true then it may be similar to the GLAS.tR SLIM... the GLAS.t SLIM which is on mine is really thin compared to the GLAS.t/R I wonder how durable .tR SLIM be?
My GLAS.tR SLIM seems okay so far. But my GLAS.tR in the past was superb and was sturdy until i dropped my phone in the parking lot with a slim bumper!

Mellisaray · Mar 27, 2013, 01:43 AM

just got to know about the glass screen protector, and ready to change my old and troublesome plastic one.

Becutan · Mar 27, 2013, 02:51 AM

I am willing to give this one a try, plus they have a curved edge one so it makes it even better.

Dan Brown · Mar 27, 2013, 02:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichardC300

Updated. I also recently put one on my sister's phone with a perfect install (so jealous), and it's amazing!

Looks good. I bought a Good Gadget red Glass Guard screen protector instead. Love it!
Makes my iPhone pop! Got so many compliments when I'm at work and also when riding the subway.

RichardC300 · Mar 27, 2013, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Brown

Looks good. I bought a Good Gadget red Glass Guard screen protector instead. Love it!
Makes my iPhone pop! Got so many compliments when I'm at work and also when riding the subway.

Sounds risky.

But I'm glad you like it! The red really pops! I didn't realize how much better it felt than a plastic one until I got it.

ashfall · Mar 28, 2013, 06:39 PM

Getting confused by all the different glass screen protectors..

So there are regular ones and then slim ones? and then each company has different thicknesses? Which one is the thinnest but real glass?

kvaughan · Mar 28, 2013, 07:44 PM

Do these work with the Tech21 Mesh case?

NRak · Mar 28, 2013, 11:37 PM

Bought one last weekend, installed it on Tuesday (very simple). Bought another one Wednesday for the fiance since she liked mine so much.

Also got the Halo bumper for it. Not a bad setup with both the Ghost Glass and bumper. Although my bumper lock button went missing, but emailed them and they are sending me a whole new bumper.

Great company, and the Ghost Glass is a must have, especially with the price and replacement cost.

RichardC300 · Mar 29, 2013, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kvaughan

Do these work with the Tech21 Mesh case?

It should work. Does the lip of that case lay on top of the glass any?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NRak

Bought one last weekend, installed it on Tuesday (very simple). Bought another one Wednesday for the fiance since she liked mine so much.

Also got the Halo bumper for it. Not a bad setup with both the Ghost Glass and bumper. Although my bumper lock button went missing, but emailed them and they are sending me a whole new bumper.

Great company, and the Ghost Glass is a must have, especially with the price and replacement cost.

I was also considering the Halo bumper! And I agree. Great company and customer service!

dvhq · Apr 1, 2013, 12:30 PM

Installed the MIME Ghost Glass yesterday on my iPhone, I was worried at first because I had a few bubbles when I installed it

but when I woke up today I tried again and was able to press them all out.

Super happy with how it turned out!

RichardC300 · Apr 1, 2013, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dvhq

Installed the MIME Ghost Glass yesterday on my iPhone, I was worried at first because I had a few bubbles when I installed it

but when I woke up today I tried again and was able to press them all out.

Image

Super happy with how it turned out!

That looks like the Ghost Glass SE (non-curved edges), but that looks amazing! Great photography and good job on applying the screen protector. Makes me want their bumper, too.

dvhq · Apr 2, 2013, 02:29 PM

Yessir you're right, Ghost Glass SE. Thanks, did the steamy bathroom install and everything worked out peachy. The bumper is works well for me since I just want to keep my phone scuff free

Feb 9, 2013, 10:57 AM	#1
RichardC300 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chapel Hill, NC	MIME HDT-c Glass Screen Protector UPDATE: MIME RENAMED IT TO THE GHOST GLASS I just installed my MIME HDT-c glass screen protector. It was my first glass install, so it wasn't perfect, but it was pretty close. I actually lifted the whole thing up a couple times before getting it perfectly aligned. I also used the tape trick to get dust out by lifting each corner, but I only used this to get dust out from the edges, because I didn't want to risk anything by lifting it more than a couple mm. As for my opinion on the glass screen protector, I'm loving the change from plastic ones! The recessed home button actually feels BETTER than that small but sharp feel with plastic ones. Glass also feels better than plastic, of course. So smooth! I basically agree with all the positives of that every review says. The added weight is negligible if you ask me, and the thickness isn't a huge problem given the curved edges. The MIME HDT-c glass screen protector is a great value, especially that warranty. Check it out! Here's the product: http://mimeusa.com/product/hdt-c-glass-for-iphone-5/ Here's a review: http://www.runaroundtech.com/2013/01...hone-5-review/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzkKOEBlX64 UPDATE: New review: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agp1FKN4j1k Last edited by RichardC300; Mar 26, 2013 at 04:21 PM. Reason: update
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Feb 10, 2013, 12:54 PM	#3
RichardC300 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chapel Hill, NC	New video review. He uses the same case as I do, the Belkin Grip Candy Sheer. He also said she had a bubble at the bottom corner, but that's because of the case. The Belkin case's lip actually comes up over the screen, which pushes the glass screen protector. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ7theFGCVA Last edited by RichardC300; Feb 17, 2013 at 09:14 PM.
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Feb 21, 2013, 06:42 PM	#10
wxman2003 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Apr 2011	Good to see it comes with a screen size dust remover. Really helps getting dust off screen to install. I have the spigen glas TR, and used a cheap screen shield that came with a case to remove the dust first. __________________ iMac I5, Macbook, iPad 4, iPhone 5, iPod, ATV 3
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Mar 26, 2013, 04:42 PM	#12
MarkCooz macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: United States	I like the name Ghost Glass better than HDT-C. I felt like it was so close to HTC.. lol but yeah, i wonder if they're gonna release a "SLIM" version? The reviewer you just posted said it was a bit thinner than the GLAS.tR. I wonder if that's true or is it the glass quality just different. I may pick one up soon. Gonna wait on my .t SLIM to fall apart in the future. __________________ MacBookPro 15" AG 2.3GHz i7/750GB HDD/16GB RAM \| iPhone 5 Black/Slate For Sale Thread in Marketplace - iPhone 5/4S Cases/etc...
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Apr 1, 2013, 12:30 PM	#23
dvhq macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York	Installed the MIME Ghost Glass yesterday on my iPhone, I was worried at first because I had a few bubbles when I installed it but when I woke up today I tried again and was able to press them all out. Super happy with how it turned out! __________________ iPad 3 32GB 5.1 \| iPhone 4 32GB 5.0.1 DRAGONVALEHQ.COM - My Dragonvale site, any critiques or feedback is welcome!
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Feb 10, 2013, 09:02 AM	#2
Six8 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SFL	..................
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Feb 17, 2013, 09:33 PM	#4
corys00 macrumors member Join Date: Sep 2011	Thanks for posting this. Just saw LarryGreenberg's youtube review on it, just pulled the trigger and bought one.
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Feb 21, 2013, 05:59 PM	#8
Americano Banned Join Date: Dec 2012	Whats the difference between this and the glastr?
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Mar 26, 2013, 04:21 PM	#11
RichardC300 Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Chapel Hill, NC	Updated. I also recently put one on my sister's phone with a perfect install (so jealous), and it's amazing!
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Mar 27, 2013, 01:43 AM	#15
Mellisaray Banned Join Date: Jan 2013	just got to know about the glass screen protector, and ready to change my old and troublesome plastic one.
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Mar 27, 2013, 02:51 AM	#16
Becutan macrumors newbie Join Date: Jan 2012	I am willing to give this one a try, plus they have a curved edge one so it makes it even better.
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Mar 28, 2013, 06:39 PM	#19
ashfall Banned Join Date: Mar 2013	Getting confused by all the different glass screen protectors.. So there are regular ones and then slim ones? and then each company has different thicknesses? Which one is the thinnest but real glass?
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Mar 28, 2013, 07:44 PM	#20
kvaughan macrumors newbie Join Date: Jul 2011	Do these work with the Tech21 Mesh case?
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Mar 28, 2013, 11:37 PM	#21
NRak macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2012	Bought one last weekend, installed it on Tuesday (very simple). Bought another one Wednesday for the fiance since she liked mine so much. Also got the Halo bumper for it. Not a bad setup with both the Ghost Glass and bumper. Although my bumper lock button went missing, but emailed them and they are sending me a whole new bumper. Great company, and the Ghost Glass is a must have, especially with the price and replacement cost.
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Apr 2, 2013, 02:29 PM	#25
dvhq macrumors newbie Join Date: May 2012 Location: New York	Yessir you're right, Ghost Glass SE. Thanks, did the steamy bathroom install and everything worked out peachy. The bumper is works well for me since I just want to keep my phone scuff free __________________ iPad 3 32GB 5.1 \| iPhone 4 32GB 5.0.1 DRAGONVALEHQ.COM - My Dragonvale site, any critiques or feedback is welcome!
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