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Lobwedgephil

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Apr 7, 2012
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I had it done this morning as my Daswise protector had a crack so needed a new one. The process was somewhat cool, they bring out a little box with the supplies, clean the screen with a microfiber cloth, then use a tape process to remove lint and dust. They place the protector on the machine, then your phone goes facedown onto the protector. They close the machine and pull the film off the protector, they open the machine and just quickly remove the air bubbles. The biggest advantage for apple will be the time saved as compared to a normal installation that they have always done.

As for the protector itself, I got the glass one as the anti-glare one is plastic. The glass feels good, but it isn't even close to an edge to edge protector. I was going to give it a shot, but most likely will be removed today as I can't stand the look of it. If you are looking for an edge to edge protector or something close, with a closed touch ID button, this is not for you at all. Not really sure why they couldn't make the protector a better fit.
 

Infinitewisdom

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Sep 23, 2012
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Because of the slight curve of the iPhone 6 screen these glass screen protectors don't fit all the way. There is a sliver of screen still exposed. Its awful. Don't waste your money. The ONLY screen protectors that fit all the way are the cheaper $10 (pack of 3) ones from Verizon.

Why does it matter if the sliver of screen that never contains any images is slightly scratched? So you'd sacrifice the whole screen just because you don't like that sliver? Seems odd.

This Belkin thing makes me laugh because I distinctly remember an Apple employee once telling me that they don't carry screen protectors because Apple doesn't think we need any for the screen.
 

sinsin07

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Mar 28, 2009
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Going to be interesting what happens if you find that there are bits of fluff or specs under the protector.
If you are paying for a big branded protector and it's being fitted by an Apple employee at an Apple store, then one must assume it's either perfect or take it off and try again.
Yes?
snip...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.

Read article, Yes?
 

Lobwedgephil

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Apr 7, 2012
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That's not what the article said:

Using the machine, the employee will clean a customer's iPhone display and then apply the screen protector directly in front of the customer.​

I can only tell you what they did on mine. They grabbed a micro fiber cloth from the box, cleaned the screen and then tape to remove the dust, lint, etc.
 
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ITAlex

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Jan 20, 2016
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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.

Article Link: Apple Stores Now Offering Belkin Screen Protector Application

The iPhone does not need any screen protector. Who said that? The story goes like this:

The Apple's Engineers working on the first iPhone proto-type brought to the Big Boss(Steve Jobs, who else?) the first iPhone. Steve said, good, put on the desk, I check it out later. He put the iPhone on his packet with a bunch of keys, a week later he came to the Engineers with the iPhone basically with scratches all over the screen. Steve said, this is unacceptable, you MUST correct this intermediately. Some Engineers flew right away to China, arrived at 2AM, woke up an entire factory's workers that usually sleep at the factory, and start working right away on that problem. The result? An iPhone with unscratchable screen.

Sure, they will tell you all kind of stories including Apple itself, just to make money!

What the iPhone needs is a good case to protect it in case is dropped on a hard floor, and be recharged every night. Other than that, the iPhone is a beautiful peace of alien technology.




Note: Time Magazine, if I remember correctly the source, published an article some years back talking about this story. Apple should know better.
 
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Wallace

macrumors regular
Oct 9, 2003
104
3
Michigan
I had it done this morning as my Daswise protector had a crack so needed a new one. The process was somewhat cool, they bring out a little box with the supplies, clean the screen with a microfiber cloth, then use a tape process to remove lint and dust. They place the protector on the machine, then your phone goes facedown onto the protector. They close the machine and pull the film off the protector, they open the machine and just quickly remove the air bubbles. The biggest advantage for apple will be the time saved as compared to a normal installation that they have always done.

As for the protector itself, I got the glass one as the anti-glare one is plastic. The glass feels good, but it isn't even close to an edge to edge protector. I was going to give it a shot, but most likely will be removed today as I can't stand the look of it. If you are looking for an edge to edge protector or something close, with a closed touch ID button, this is not for you at all. Not really sure why they couldn't make the protector a better fit.

How much did you pay and how much would've been the anti-glare plastic one?
 

JAQ

macrumors 6502
May 13, 2008
309
91
Purgatory MI
If I had a dollar for every screen protector that a customer asked me to apply for them, out of fear of doing it badly.... :)
 

thisisnotmyname

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Oct 22, 2014
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I get that everyone is different in their use of devices but I haven't had a screen protector since the iPhone 3G. No scratches either, maybe it's just the gorilla glass doing its thing, maybe I'm easy on gear. For that matter if the 7 makes the camera flush again I'll probably ditch my case too (I had prior to the 6).
 

SupaDav03

macrumors member
Apr 5, 2015
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I work as a Specialist at an Apple Retail Store. We've always put screen protectors on for all of our customers. This Belkin machine is just a nice way to ensure a perfect fit.

So Apple will apply an brand of screen protector then, not just Belkin? Will they use the machine, even for non Belkin protectors? I'd assume the protector would have to be bought at the Apple store
 

ricci

macrumors 6502
Aug 21, 2012
259
13
NYC
Invisiglass is $34.95, anti glare is $17.95


Zagg has a life time of replacement!! Zagg wins!! I have zagg and replace it "ever time " it cracks! Rather have free replacement over exact placement !!
[doublepost=1455049818][/doublepost]Zagg ( or Invisashield )has a life time of replacement!! Zagg wins!! I have zagg and replace it "ever time " it cracks! Always use protectors since I don't change phones every year or more! Rather have free replacement over exact placement !!
 

procksa49er

macrumors newbie
Dec 17, 2009
13
1
United States
Someone should make that installation machine that works with all phones/protectors. I've installed enough of these things that I might buy it if they can price it decently. Yes, I hate putting on screen protectors.
No one is "ignoring" it. What we are wondering that isn't stated is does that price include the installation. You quoted price for protector. The article or website according to others doesnt state price for installation service on top of that, or if that price includes "professional" install.
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Someone should make that installation machine that works with all phones/protectors. I've installed enough of these things that I might buy it if they can price it decently. Yes, I hate putting on screen protectors.
Just read the Apple Insider Article. Looks like those who read before cannot read. Price includes installation!
 

Thunderhawks

Suspended
Feb 17, 2009
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The iPhone does not need any screen protector. Who said that? The story goes like this:

The Apple's Engineers working on the first iPhone proto-type brought to the Big Boss(Steve Jobs, who else?) the first iPhone. Steve said, good, put on the desk, I check it out later. He put the iPhone on his packet with a bunch of keys, a week later he came to the Engineers with the iPhone basically with scratches all over the screen. Steve said, this is unacceptable, you MUST correct this intermediately. Some Engineers flew right away to China, arrived at 2AM, woke up an entire factory's workers that usually sleep at the factory, and start working right away on that problem. The result? An iPhone with unscratchable screen.

Sure, they will tell you all kind of stories including Apple itself, just to make money!

What the iPhone needs is a good case to protect it in case is dropped on a hard floor, and be recharged every night. Other than that, the iPhone is a beautiful peace of alien technology.




Note: Time Magazine, if I remember correctly the source, published an article some years back talking about this story. Apple should know better.

In the 1960s, Corning Glass had developed a very durable type of glass they called "gorilla glass", because it was so tough. They had stopped making it, but in 2005 the CEO of Corning (Wendell Weeks) explained the material to Jobs, who immediately wanted to use gorilla glass for the first iPhone.

"[Jobs] said he wanted as much gorilla glass as Corning could make within six months.'We don't have the capacity,' Weeks replied. 'None of our plants make the glass now.'

'Don't be afraid,' Jobs replied. This stunned Weeks, who was good-humored and confident but not used to Jobs' reality distortion field. He tried to explain that a false sense of confidence would not overcome engineering challenges, but that was a premise that Jobs had repeatedly shown he didn't accept. He stared at Weeks unblinking. 'Yes, you can do it,' he said. 'Get your mind around it. You can do it."

As Weeks retold this story, he shook his head in astonishment. 'We did it in under six months,' he said. 'We produced a glass that had never been made.' Corning's facility in Harrisburg, Kentucky, which had been making LCD displays, was converted almost overnight to make gorilla glass full-time. 'We put our best scientists and engineers on it, and we just made it work.' In his airy office, Weeks has just one framed memento on display. It's a message Jobs sent the day the iPhone came out: 'We couldn't have done it without you.'"

Weeks is a brilliant businessman who knows how to make glass, but his initial inclination was "it can't be done". It was only by confronting Jobs' challenge (and I mean really confronting it) that he and his company were able to make it happen (to his own surprise). Of course, we can't just ignore real physical constraints, but most of the time constraints are self-imposed and say more about us than they say about actual limitations on our actions.

Another wrinkle of that story was that Steve complained about only getting the secretary during the call when he had asked for the president.
Weeks called him back and asked for Steve Jobs and only got the secretary. Touché
 

noobinator

macrumors 604
Jun 19, 2009
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Los Angeles, CA
No one is "ignoring" it. What we are wondering that isn't stated is does that price include the installation. You quoted price for protector. The article or website according to others doesnt state price for installation service on top of that, or if that price includes "professional" install.
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Just read the Apple Insider Article. Looks like those who read before cannot read. Price includes installation!

I believe you've quoted the wrong person...
 

rdlink

macrumors 68040
Nov 10, 2007
3,226
2,435
Out of the Reach of the FBI
...But from what I've learned studying meteorology , water usually condenses around dust or dirt particles so I'm not sure how well it would work in practice...[/QUO]

Actually, that's the reason it works. The steam condenses around the dust and dirt, and it falls to the ground. The dirt can't float in the air with water drops around it.
 

GoodWheaties

macrumors 6502a
Jul 8, 2015
781
835
I never liked the old plastic protectors. Glass protectors have changed my opinion. I have one on my 6 and love it. It has the same feel as the naked screen.
Yep. Once you go glass, you never go back :) it's just nice to have something I can replace easily if say, my daughter pushes it around on a tile floor ( been done)
 

Soi Dog

macrumors regular
Oct 19, 2015
101
71
Thailand
So now it has to be a Belkin screen protector to qualify in some new coming waranty program or what?. here in Bangkok i get nice protectors, nicely put on, buy nice smiling people.
Just another stupid branding-corporate deal.
 
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