Tempered glass screen protectors have saved my iPhones from damage several times and are well worth it. The plastic ones are worthless. The tempered glass ones feel exactly like the iPhone screen and look much better than a plastic protector.
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Apple Stores Now Offering Belkin Screen Protector Application
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Tempered glass screen protectors have saved my iPhones from damage several times and are well worth it. The plastic ones are worthless. The tempered glass ones feel exactly like the iPhone screen and look much better than a plastic protector.
I took my 6s+ with a deep glass gash to the Apple store they replaced it under my apple care without charge (using my 1 of 2 incidents). They took pity on the my situation where I had to kick it out from under my break pedal while driving.
After the repair, I had the Belkin film applied. The glass application wasn't perfect, the top is a little off and I'll need to make sure it doesn't affect the camera. Had I noticed it in the store light, I would have asked it to be redone. I might still go back. But it is better than any I have ever had done. The bottom is perfect.
I think they also do plastic. I did glass and all the employees were trying it - when you asked about it, they showed me theirs.
The edges ARE sharp, but not a significant issue so far.
Also it seems to attract more dust.
But the feel and look is good. I'd rather go without, maybe next phone will have tougher glass.
After the repair, I had the Belkin film applied. The glass application wasn't perfect, the top is a little off and I'll need to make sure it doesn't affect the camera. Had I noticed it in the store light, I would have asked it to be redone. I might still go back. But it is better than any I have ever had done. The bottom is perfect.
I think they also do plastic. I did glass and all the employees were trying it - when you asked about it, they showed me theirs.
The edges ARE sharp, but not a significant issue so far.
Also it seems to attract more dust.
But the feel and look is good. I'd rather go without, maybe next phone will have tougher glass.
Umm, let's go back to science. What's sand? Common component is silicon dioxide. Quartz. They are higher on the mohs scale. Thus it makes sense for gorilla glass to be susceptible to scratches by sand.
We are back to science, my friend. Sand is defined by size. Not material. Look it up.
What is the most common component in sand?
Or are you just pulling straws by arguing about definitions? Would your argument deny the point about gorilla glass' hardness?
Not at all. Perhaps silicate sand has a specific hardness of 6-7, and thereby can scratch Gorilla Glass. But the statement that "sand" has an absolute Mohs scale hardness is inaccurate.
But, for instance in the Tularosa basin of New Mexico are located a large formation of dunes made of sand. The sands that make up the dunes at White Sands National Monument are composed entirely of gypsum, which has a Mohs hardness of 2. Thereby making it far too soft to scratch Gorilla glass.
So, once again your statement that sand has a Mohs hardness of "about 7" is completely inaccurate, as it doesn't at all designate what kind of sand. Because, as I originally stated sand is not a particular material. It is a size.
In what regard?
You tried to play Mr. Science, when you were clearly out of your depth of knowledge. I called you on it.
Just got mine fitted after arguing with guy in store that I wanted it done by machine! He was insistent he did himself which I refused. Eventually he relented. Turns out he had not even been trained to use it!
First install he screwed up, second time was better. Protector is very thin, will see how holds up. This was at Bluewater shopping centre....
First install he screwed up, second time was better. Protector is very thin, will see how holds up. This was at Bluewater shopping centre....
None of my devices have gotten scratches to the glass screen. Why? I've always used screen protectors. Yes they are protectors as they do protect against scratches, chips etc. My mother's iPad has no screen protector and she's managed some pretty nice scratches despite the fact she is very careful, and those scratches annoy me every time I use that iPad. My own 2 year older iPad has no scratches to the screen as I've always had a screen protector on it. I'd much rather replace the $5 protector than shell out $270 or whatever they charge for a device replacement each time the screen gets scratched.
My wife and I both had the invisiglass screen protectors installed on Friday. My wife is pretty hard on her phones whereas I'm pretty easy on mine. Somehow though mine ended up destroyed simply from riding in my pocket during a trip to the zoo. Nothing else in the pocket.
Apple was kind enough to replace the screen protector this morning as I was still in my two week return period. Hopefully this one fairs better. Had it for a few hours here and it already has some minor scratches. Looks like this protector is more concerned with preventing shattering than scratches. Makes sense from a scientific perspective. The more flexible a material is, the more prone to scratches it will be.
Apple was kind enough to replace the screen protector this morning as I was still in my two week return period. Hopefully this one fairs better. Had it for a few hours here and it already has some minor scratches. Looks like this protector is more concerned with preventing shattering than scratches. Makes sense from a scientific perspective. The more flexible a material is, the more prone to scratches it will be.
[doublepost=1458940581][/doublepost]Sounds very silly on apples part. I would not buy a belkin screen protector. I know for a fact from MWC Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month there is a Corning Gorilla Glass approved aftermarket program. Not sold in US... What is apple thinking. Corning has like 95% brand recognition in USA!!
As of today, Apple Stores across the United States and around the world are offering a new system that allows Apple Store employees to apply Belkin-branded screen protectors for iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus, and 6s Plus customers. Many stores across the world began rolling out the Belkin ScreenCare+ Application System last week, but the system is officially available in retail stores starting this morning.
Belkin's ScreenCare+ Application System lets Apple Store employees accurately and precisely apply screen protectors using a ScreenCare+ machine. When a customer purchases either a Belkin TrueClear Invisiglass Screen Protector or a Belkin TrueClear Anti-Glare Screen Protector, an Apple retail employee who has been trained in the application method will bring the ScreenCare+ machine from the back of the store.
Using the machine, the employee will clean a customer's iPhone display and then apply the screen protector directly in front of the customer. Should a mistake be made during the application process, a new screen protector will be applied at no cost to the customer.
The Belkin screen protector application service should greatly cut down on the hassle involved with applying a screen protector at home. With Belkin's machine, there's less room for error as alignment is automatic and there's little chance of dust or debris accidentally getting stuck under the screen protector.
ScreenCare+ is available at Apple Stores worldwide, but screen protector application is limited to Apple's latest iPhones - the iPhone 6, 6s, 6 Plus, and 6s Plus. Belkin's Invisiglass screen protector is made from an ultra-thin, flexible glass that absorbs shock and is shatterproof while preserving the natural feel of the iPhone. The Anti-Glare screen protector reduces glare to improve visibility in bright light while also protecting the iPhone display from damage.
Screen protectors can be purchased from Apple retail stores and applied by Apple Store employees starting immediately.
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Just got the Belkin InvisiGlass screen protector installed on my new 7Plus at the Apple Store. I'm usually really careful with my devices and have never (touch wood!) shattered or chipped a screen, but I often get micro-scratches and marks on the screen that just end up annoying me over time.
As it stands, I'm not sure about this protector now I've had it added (at £25 no less!) - it litterally *just* covers the the touchable part of the screen (extending to just below [and not touching] the home button, and just above the ear-speaker).
So immediately this 'looks' a tiny bit odd (because there are 'ridges' around the front-face of the device now), but also because it sits right on the very edge of the screen, there is a slight bit of distortion and colouration right on the border of the screen. It also doesn't feel pleasant if you're swiping in and out from the left/right-most sides of the screen because you're running over the screen-protector 'bump'.
The other thing is, despite me asking if the protector is specifically for the iPhone 7Plus, it doesn't seem the dimensions are quite perfect because there's a 'cut-out' in the top edge of the protector that sits just above the earpiece, and it's not central - it's slightly off to the right. So it makes me think it was designed for the 6Plus...
So, other than my whinging, the clarity is good, it feels a LOT better than plastic/film equivalents and I feel like it will protect my screen ok, and if the protector gets scratched or beat up, I know it can easily be replaced. It also helps that I didn't have to faff about installing it and Apple are able to use their Belkin gizmo to put it on for me.
As it stands, I'm not sure about this protector now I've had it added (at £25 no less!) - it litterally *just* covers the the touchable part of the screen (extending to just below [and not touching] the home button, and just above the ear-speaker).
So immediately this 'looks' a tiny bit odd (because there are 'ridges' around the front-face of the device now), but also because it sits right on the very edge of the screen, there is a slight bit of distortion and colouration right on the border of the screen. It also doesn't feel pleasant if you're swiping in and out from the left/right-most sides of the screen because you're running over the screen-protector 'bump'.
The other thing is, despite me asking if the protector is specifically for the iPhone 7Plus, it doesn't seem the dimensions are quite perfect because there's a 'cut-out' in the top edge of the protector that sits just above the earpiece, and it's not central - it's slightly off to the right. So it makes me think it was designed for the 6Plus...
So, other than my whinging, the clarity is good, it feels a LOT better than plastic/film equivalents and I feel like it will protect my screen ok, and if the protector gets scratched or beat up, I know it can easily be replaced. It also helps that I didn't have to faff about installing it and Apple are able to use their Belkin gizmo to put it on for me.
I got the same one installed yesterday and the cutout is off center as well. This is because the sensors are off center. If you look closely you can see the cutout is for 2 sensors.
Oh yeah! So they are! I would've completely missed that if you hadn't mentioned it. Stupidly I didn't even think what the cut-out was for, I assumed it was just aesthetic, but of course it wouldn't be!
How are you finding it? What about the slight distortion from the edges? Feels like they could've extended it just a mm or so all around to counteract that... I'm sure there's a reason
Any further out and you'd have halos around the edges potentially. So Belkin made it fit perfectly to avoid halos. The negative is rainbows. The slight distortion of color you see around the edges. To me, I'll take the rainbows over halos anyday.
Other than that I really like it so far. I hate putting screens on myself so the fact that it's perfectly aligned and bubble/dust free make it all worth it. It feels similar to others I've had installed. I'll see how it holds up but so far so good.
Jus had mine installed on 7 plus. Great fit. I know all about it not being edge to edge. Doesn't bother me. I've used Zagg for years but after 4 different installs, I had the edges lift in this phone. Zagg guy at kiosk told me to return the phone because it was defective. WTF. Belkin does not lift at edges at all.
Awesome; I feel educated! I've not encountered the halo effect on previous films or protectors I've used, but I concur that the 'rainbows' are not massively problematic. Thanks for your insights!
Its not a great fit though, doesn't even cover the edge of the viewable screen. Look closely at the right and left borders with the screen on.