So I like many bought the PowerSupport anti-glare films as they were the only PS offering on the market at launch. The fit is as bad as everyone else's.
I was confused as to why their site clearly said immediately before launch that they weren't going to release films until they had the device in hands to develop while on launch day they already had these anti-glare films on the market.
So I emailed PowerSupport earlier today to ask if I can expect more precise cutouts from them on the upcoming crystal film release. Here's what I sent:
I just received this reply:
So I wrote back:
Awaiting a reply. Here is a picture showing how bad the cutouts are, especially the home button:
I was confused as to why their site clearly said immediately before launch that they weren't going to release films until they had the device in hands to develop while on launch day they already had these anti-glare films on the market.
So I emailed PowerSupport earlier today to ask if I can expect more precise cutouts from them on the upcoming crystal film release. Here's what I sent:
puma1552 said:"Hello,
For years I have never used any protective films on my Apple products except yours. They have always been exceptional and perfect, and of very high quality.
A few days ago I checked in on your site for the new iPhone 6 films, and I found a note that you guys were waiting until Friday, Sept. 19th to get your hands on the phone before developing products to make sure you get it right the first time.
I was then surprised to learn on that same day that you already had an antiglare film on the market, despite your site just a day or two prior saying you weren't going to release anything until you had a phone to develop it with. Wanting to protect my new phone immediately even though I always get the crystal film, I picked up a set of these antiglare films. Needless to say, the fitment is absolutely horrible. Extremely disappointed.
So my question is, are your crystal film sets currently for preorder going to be MUCH better and of the typical PowerSupport quality? As an engineer myself I understand the challenges of the curved edges, and that is understandable - but I expect excellent cutouts for the home button, ear speaker, and cameras.
Should I expect a much better crystal film or should I look elsewhere?
Thanks,"
I just received this reply:
PowerSupport said:"Our film is made to fit very precisely so that it doesn't extend over the curved part of the screen. If the film were to extend over the curved edges it would be susceptible to damage from lifting off the screen. It's therefore very important that the film is applied correctly.
Please let me know if you have any other questions."
So I wrote back:
puma1552 said:"Sorry, I don't think you understood my email; I understand that curved edges are difficult, that wasn't my concern. My concern was the extremely poor cutouts around the home button, and at the top of the film protector.
See attached, that's not even remotely precise; I shouldn't have to tell you this, you guys should know this. Did nobody test the product after they were cut? The home button cutout is particularly terrible. Like I said, I've never used anything but your films in the past and have always gladly waited until well after a product is launched, but I'm confused as to how your website said that you were going to do exactly that (wait to make the films until you had the phone) while the next day I saw these films already to market, and of extremely poor quality. Sorry, but this isn't precise; I've come to expect much better from PowerSupport over the years. Your iPad film for example, is spectacular.
If I am to expect the same quality from the upcoming crystal films, I will have to look elsewhere, unfortunately."
Awaiting a reply. Here is a picture showing how bad the cutouts are, especially the home button:
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