I agree. As someone who has reviewed a bunch of glass screen protectors, I would agree that there are definite differences between the various brands.
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Resolved Cupert's Cinder NOT Gorilla Glass??? [UPDATED X2]
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Maybe because that person did not assume they had no right to ask a question, and just asked.
Well if you've been paying attention, Cinder certainly isn't one to be believed about a single thing they say. They've been caught lying countless times to the point their reputation is mud, and even still - they accept no responsibility whatsoever for anything.
So if Cinder says it's made from GG, and Corning says it isn't, who am I going to believe? It sure as hell won't be Cinder.
Have you never heard of PR(public relations) in companies? Replying to questions from a 'single unknown person' is there job. Also most companies use questions from unknown people to test how efficient there PR people are.
CINDER By Cupert Technology. Curved Edge 0.20mm Corning Gorilla Glass Screen Protector for iPhone 6 and 6s, Black
Q: Is it made from corning gorilla glass? i contacted corning gorilla glass and they said no.
A: This is not true. Corning can not tell if it is, as they dont know every factory using their product and in what sense. Its guaranteed Corning. see less
Cupert Technology | 3 days ago
Dont know if anyone saw or posted this already but it seems Cupert answered an Amazon question about this. They guarantee it. Well there you have it. If they say so, why would they lie...
Q: Is it made from corning gorilla glass? i contacted corning gorilla glass and they said no.
A: This is not true. Corning can not tell if it is, as they dont know every factory using their product and in what sense. Its guaranteed Corning. see less
Cupert Technology | 3 days ago
Dont know if anyone saw or posted this already but it seems Cupert answered an Amazon question about this. They guarantee it. Well there you have it. If they say so, why would they lie...
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Why would they lie? (is that said in jest?) I can think of multiple reasons why they would lie, most notably to get you to buy their product as Gorilla Glass is very reputable when it comes to screens, meaning Cinder is a top notch quality screen protector.
Anyhow based on the mulitple threads on this company flaming them (Cinder) and now the questionable marketing of the quality of the protector itself; I'd take what they say with a grain of salt. It's over-priced, if and when you even get it.
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Though Cupert's reputation for customer service and keeping promises seems to be mud at this point, it could be that Cupert is sourcing Corning's glass but that Corning isn't officially supplying them the glass via a partnership.
I also Emailed Corning, and they gave me the same pat reply.
Thank you for your inquiry. Corning Gorilla® Glass is a cover glass designed into consumer electronic devices. I can confirm that the Gorilla Glass brand has not been authorized for use with screen protectors.
I mentioned Imos in my note as well. They obviously did not address any companies, but this statement means that Imos is lying, or they have an agreement with Corning.
Unless there is a Chinese company with the exact same name as Corning Gorilla Glass...
Thank you for your inquiry. Corning Gorilla® Glass is a cover glass designed into consumer electronic devices. I can confirm that the Gorilla Glass brand has not been authorized for use with screen protectors.
I mentioned Imos in my note as well. They obviously did not address any companies, but this statement means that Imos is lying, or they have an agreement with Corning.
Unless there is a Chinese company with the exact same name as Corning Gorilla Glass...
"Hasn't been authorized for use" =/= "not used in." As I said before, these companies could very well be using Corning's Gorilla Glass without being an official or "approved" partner. This way, Corning still makes money selling to these companies, but if the companies' products are garbage products, then it doesn't defame Corning's name.I also Emailed Corning, and they gave me the same pat reply.
Thank you for your inquiry. Corning Gorilla® Glass is a cover glass designed into consumer electronic devices. I can confirm that the Gorilla Glass brand has not been authorized for use with screen protectors.
I mentioned Imos in my note as well. They obviously did not address any companies, but this statement means that Imos is lying, or they have an agreement with Corning.
Unless there is a Chinese company with the exact same name as Corning Gorilla Glass...
I suppose it depends on how gorilla glass is sold. If it's sold like regular glass then anyone can buy gorilla glass and use it for any product without Corning having any idea.
But usually with something like this where Corning wants to protect the gorilla glass name they will have some sort of authentication program in place... Think of gore-Tex waterproof fabric used in a lot of rainwear. Many different companies can make raincoats with gore-Tex, but they need to follow stringent guidelines to use the product and advertise that their jacket uses gore-Tex.
If Corning doesn't have a similar authentication program then the gorilla glass name will soon become worthless because of cases like this where just anyone can claim to be using gorilla glass and Corning can neither confirm or deny it.
But usually with something like this where Corning wants to protect the gorilla glass name they will have some sort of authentication program in place... Think of gore-Tex waterproof fabric used in a lot of rainwear. Many different companies can make raincoats with gore-Tex, but they need to follow stringent guidelines to use the product and advertise that their jacket uses gore-Tex.
If Corning doesn't have a similar authentication program then the gorilla glass name will soon become worthless because of cases like this where just anyone can claim to be using gorilla glass and Corning can neither confirm or deny it.
Yes. Jest, sarcasm, whatever u want to call it. Of course I would never believe anything they say
It has been brought to our attention about the use of Corning Glass in the production of imos screen protector.
This is something that we have ask imos when they first launched the product few years back.
If you have noticed, all imos Solid EX Corning series now include a card of authenticity from GTOC (G-TECH Opteoelectronica Corporation). This is an assurance from GTOC that imos Solid EX 3D Corning is using genuine Corning glass.
Also attached is a screenshot of the corporate communications release from Corning on their cooperation with GTOC to manufacture Corning glass.
As for why Corning denies the use of Corning glass in the production of screen protector, this is probably due to the fact that Corning as a company do not produce the product themselves, as the collaborate with 3rd party manufacturer to manufacture it. We are not sure on the actual reason of denying it.
We had written to few manufacturers that claimed to be using Corning glass but none of them replied. Imos is the only company that replied with a strong supporting documentations to prove on the authenticity of their products.
For full article of the corporate communications release, click here: https://www.corning.com/asean/en/ab...ews_center_news_releases_2014_2014010301.html
We hoped this is clear.
Disclaimer : the above information is not an official communication from both imos and Corning. It's based on our understanding from our discussion with imos
If you wished to see the card that's included in the package and the official corporate statement from Corning on their partnership with GTOC, kindly check the post it our fb page.
This is something that we have ask imos when they first launched the product few years back.
If you have noticed, all imos Solid EX Corning series now include a card of authenticity from GTOC (G-TECH Opteoelectronica Corporation). This is an assurance from GTOC that imos Solid EX 3D Corning is using genuine Corning glass.
Also attached is a screenshot of the corporate communications release from Corning on their cooperation with GTOC to manufacture Corning glass.
As for why Corning denies the use of Corning glass in the production of screen protector, this is probably due to the fact that Corning as a company do not produce the product themselves, as the collaborate with 3rd party manufacturer to manufacture it. We are not sure on the actual reason of denying it.
We had written to few manufacturers that claimed to be using Corning glass but none of them replied. Imos is the only company that replied with a strong supporting documentations to prove on the authenticity of their products.
For full article of the corporate communications release, click here: https://www.corning.com/asean/en/ab...ews_center_news_releases_2014_2014010301.html
We hoped this is clear.
Disclaimer : the above information is not an official communication from both imos and Corning. It's based on our understanding from our discussion with imos
If you wished to see the card that's included in the package and the official corporate statement from Corning on their partnership with GTOC, kindly check the post it our fb page.
So basically, according to Cupert's correspondence with Corning, no company can claim Corning Gorilla Glass is used in their product line. They're doing the right thing by removing Corning's trademark.
As for others claiming the same, they would be best served to follow suit and remove the Corning trademark pronto. It appears all the questions to Corning have lit a fire under their legal department.
Thanks for updating the OP.
Yes. To prove that corning replies to question and need not to be known just to reply.
I don't understand that email. So their changing their whole design instead of just removing the name off the packaging? Wouldn't that change the quality of the product for better or worst?