supposed to be limited lifetime warranty (2yrs in US). However, you have to go through Belkin and not the apple store.
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supposed to be limited lifetime warranty (2yrs in US). However, you have to go through Belkin and not the apple store.
My experience with my 7 plus was apple replaced a defective one after a couple of months. If you are outside the return window (maybe 30 days?) it's probably at the individual employees discretion but they replaced it for me after like 2-3 months.
Well my wife had hers put on Saturday and she showed me this morning that it was cracked already
That’s a shame. I’m sure Apple would replace it instead of going through Belkin considering it’s only been two days. Where did it crack?
It cracked from the edge in the upper right and did a slight curve towards the right. Almost like an “L”
Has anyone been successful registering their case with Belkin? I don't even see the iPhone X option.
Well, I removed it after two days and got a full refund from Apple. Ended up purchasing Apple Care +
Quick question to anyone who has removed their screen protector...does the standard screen on the X feel a bit “dry” aka has more stick when swiping (compared to the screen protector).
Wondering if the Belkin Invisiglass screwed up my regular X screen.
I think you might have something here. I saw someone, in the Apple Store, getting this applied to their phone. After it was done, I picked up and examined the device they used to do this. It reminded me of the device I use to apply labels, straight onto CDs and DVDs. To me it just looks like something to line up the screen protector to your phone much in the same way . . . he put the phone in the frame, put the screen protector on the frame, then closed up the hinged "door". From what I could see all it did was align the screen properly.
However I can not attest to the quality of either, comparison wise.
exactly where I stand on this. They did my X and my wife 8 both done in 2 minutes and done perfectly
Not sure why I am ignoring all the incidents, but I think I'm going give the Belkin/Apple route a try.
I currently have the Anker SP on my phone, and at the time I thought it was really good, but it has become very dry/sticky feel.
Another option I am thinking about is just going bare.....
I currently have the Anker SP on my phone, and at the time I thought it was really good, but it has become very dry/sticky feel.
Another option I am thinking about is just going bare.....
If you have AC+ then bare is the only decision. If not, then you can go bare and expect a few $ less in resale but get to enjoy a bare phone for however long you keep it. But it might get scratched up and isn't too cheap to replace. Sorry if I just made your decision more difficult!
If you take yours off can you let me know if the standard screen feels a bit “dry/sticky” afterwards?
I removed my Belkin Invisiglass and even though the screen is perfectly clean it sometimes feels a bit dry/sticky when swiping.
Wondering if the screen got messed up from the side of the tempered glass that touches the iPhone screen (I doubt it) or if the standard iPhone screen isn’t a “slick” as the Belkin Invisiglass.
Pretty sure the Belkin has a slicker/smoother feel than the actual glass of the X
I never said they were the same. I just said that 40dollars on a single screen protector seems silly to me considering you can get the same if not better for much cheaper.
If you're happy with the belkin, I'm very happy for you.
Now you can talk about variance in screen protectors sure - but what makes belkins better than the rest? That still hasn't been shown to me yet. If the answer is because you wanted someone to install it for you to align perfectly, I totally get that. I'm talking about just the straight screen protector compared to screen protector.
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I mean is thinner and smoother better? That's a judgement call people can make on their own. I'm not bashing it, if you were referring to me. I was just letting people know that 40$ is a little preposterous for something they haven't made any claims for/against.
Take a company like Rhinoshield. They will put their money where their mouth is on the product. Belkin is known for charging high prices for their items. That's totally fine - and in their own right as a company that needs to make money, but I think people should be aware 40$ for a protector is steep. Rhinoshield has a screen protector that is 20$ that people have smashed their phones with hammers on youtube and it has protected them from. Belkin is not making that claim nor even attempting to because they are not using anything special.
All I'm saying is there are plenty of reputable screen protector brands that are in the 10 dollar range that could do the same job that Belkin does. If I wanted to get something that was even fancier AND PROVEN (I would splurge on is the Rhinoshield protector) Why..? Because they have proven that their screen does something for that value - with countless reviews on youtube of 3rd party unbiased people.
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I hope you returned them to amazon and gave them bad reviews. There are a lot of decent brands online.
Avoid Anker - for some reason they make awesome products but ****** screen protectors.
Did you even read N54TT’s post before quoting him? He says explicitly in his post that he thinks the thinness and cut/shape of the Belkin felt superior to other glass screen protectors he has tried. I’d say that’s a reasonable answer to “what makes belkin better than the rest?”
N54TT point is backed up by that fact that Belkin uses Corning Accessory Glass 2 for their screen protector, which is noticeably thinner than traditional tempered glass screen protectors. Personally I used a .33mm protector on my previous iPhone, and the move to the Belkin’s .21mm thickness is an appreciable difference. In the past other (cheaper) brands have manactured Corning based screen protectors, but for the launch of the iPhone X Belkin seems to be the only option for the material. I’d say this gives them an advantage at the moment for sure.
Multiple people in this thread have commented on the “smoothness” of the top coating on the Belkin Invisiglass. Compared to standard glass screen protectors there is something special about the feel of Belkin’s product. It’s hard to verbalize this without using it in person, but it is an appreciated aspect of the product. It just feels good to the touch/dragging of fingers.
Also it wouldn’t be absurd to assume Belkin’s options are a step above competitors in terms of shape/dimensions since they distribute directly though Apple. Apple would obviously have an incentive to have an accurately cut screen protector if they were to offer one.
robotrootbeer, you really come off as quite bitter in your response. You should either try the Belkin screen protector for yourself, or leave this thread. Offering hearsay comments regarding the product being over priced without trying the product yourself is just childish/immature. You come off as someone who can’t afford a $40 screen protector, so you rail against others to justify your inferior purchase...
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Hold on, let me hire a forensic team to analyze the Belkin glass...
Belkin does offer a warranty for their screen protectors, as do other brands like Rhinoshield, Zagg, etc. I’m confused how YouTube videos of the Rhinoshield being used in absurd/unrealistic situations somehow means they are proven to be better than any other screen protector brand.
Just because the Rhinoshield can survive a hammer doesn’t mean it’s proven to be definitively better, it’s subjectively better. 99% of people aren’t even going to be in a situation where a hammer (or similar blunt objects) would be thrusted on their phone in that manner. I’d argue that it isn’t a practical test of a screen protector at all.
It’s like those mattress advertisements where a person jumps on a bed without spilling a glass of wine right next to them. Sure, I guess it’s cool the wine doesn’t spill, BUT I don’t use a mattress to jump up and down while a glass of wine sits next to me. If you’re trying to sell me a product then sell it how the product is actually going to be used. Otherwise it’s just manipulation.
[doublepost=1510132674][/doublepost]Look, I’m a minimalist when it comes to iPhone protection. I like a thin unobtrusive case and screen protector that can offer protection against scratches/bumps (along with mild drops on the worst of days). Therefore the Belkin Invisiglass along with a Caudabe case works pretty well for my usage.
I cannot speak for everyone in this thread, but if you value top of the line protection above all else then the Belkin Invisiglass probably isn’t the right screen protector for you. I subjectively value the thinness/look over function/protection in this case. It’s completely subjective what someone values in a product...
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I guess I need to be alittle more explicit as to what I think makes Belkin better than the rest. Sure you can get another protector that in the end functionally does the same thing. But the THINNESS, CUT and COVERAGE of the Belkin is the BEST I’ve have seen in all the other protectors I’ve tried. THAT is what, IMO, makes it better than the rest. I’ve always installed protectors myself and am very good at it. So I could have bought the self install one and aligned it just the same. But if they don’t charge to install why not?
I’m not gonna get into a debate whether thinner is better. I want something that will add alittle more protection and prevent the original screen from any scratches....but have minimal impact on user experience of the bare phone. If there is one that is the same if not better (in thinness and cut/coverage) for much cheaper please let me know...I’ll buy them.
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I had the Belkin Invisiglass installed at my local Apple Store yesterday using the machine for $40+ tax. Here are the benefits over the other cheap Amazon ones I've tried (Maxboost & Tech Armor):
1. Fit and coverage - This one is cut perfectly. It is a bit bigger than the illuminated screen on all sides so it covers the lit up screen and then some. The notch is cut out perfectly and it follows the edges of the screen perfectly.
2. Feel - The other protectors I installed never felt great when installed. They felt rough and my finger didn't glide across them smoothly. They also attracted a ton of fingerprints from the instant it was installed. This one is incredibly smooth - actually smoother than the iPhone X glass itself. My finger glides over it effortlessly and it does not attract fingerprints yet. I'm sure it will over time but it is the smoothest protector I have ever purchased.
3. Installation - The Apple rep used the machine to install this. No other way to say it but it was installed perfectly. Zero dust under it and it is installed perfectly symmetrical all around the edges of the phone. I could not have asked for a better job to be done.
It was $40 for this installed. The other ones I tried were 3 for $8 and 2 for $11. I'll gladly pay the $40 again next time for the reasons listed above. This is a $1000+ phone and I don't mind one bit having to pay a bit extra to have a supreme fit and feel in my protector. I use this phone for hours everyday after all so it's a small price to pay.
As for this not being 3D or whatever, I'll take this any day over those protectors that have a black edge to them and cover the bezels. Those just do not do it for me. This is personal preference but I'd never use one of those.
Please note, I can't comment on the longevity of this protector as I've just had it installed. It does however appear to be well made. Hopefully this review is thorough enough for the naysayers.
1. Fit and coverage - This one is cut perfectly. It is a bit bigger than the illuminated screen on all sides so it covers the lit up screen and then some. The notch is cut out perfectly and it follows the edges of the screen perfectly.
2. Feel - The other protectors I installed never felt great when installed. They felt rough and my finger didn't glide across them smoothly. They also attracted a ton of fingerprints from the instant it was installed. This one is incredibly smooth - actually smoother than the iPhone X glass itself. My finger glides over it effortlessly and it does not attract fingerprints yet. I'm sure it will over time but it is the smoothest protector I have ever purchased.
3. Installation - The Apple rep used the machine to install this. No other way to say it but it was installed perfectly. Zero dust under it and it is installed perfectly symmetrical all around the edges of the phone. I could not have asked for a better job to be done.
It was $40 for this installed. The other ones I tried were 3 for $8 and 2 for $11. I'll gladly pay the $40 again next time for the reasons listed above. This is a $1000+ phone and I don't mind one bit having to pay a bit extra to have a supreme fit and feel in my protector. I use this phone for hours everyday after all so it's a small price to pay.
As for this not being 3D or whatever, I'll take this any day over those protectors that have a black edge to them and cover the bezels. Those just do not do it for me. This is personal preference but I'd never use one of those.
Please note, I can't comment on the longevity of this protector as I've just had it installed. It does however appear to be well made. Hopefully this review is thorough enough for the naysayers.
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I've been very pleased withe installed Belkins. Been using them since early 7+ days. Great fitment. Never had any cracking issues. Ultra smooth too.
I'm using the anti-glare one that I had installed when I bought the phone. While it is smooth and doesn't add much thickness, I hate it. Whenever i go to swipe home from the bottom, almost every damn time my finger gets caught on the screen protector and stops me from swiping all the way up fast enough. I'll have to do it 2, 3, sometimes 4 times before I can open the phone... I was thinking about an E2E which would eliminate that problem, but I'm hearing the cutouts at the top look cheap and the E2E one I want is costing me $70 shipped.. I got AppleCare+ and will just rock the screen naked (got a case though as I would not risk damaging the back glass). Going to return the screen protector now.