I have a ton of screen protectors for my 3G still. Does anyone plan on using them on the iPhone 4 by just aligning them with the screen and marking where a hole needs to be punched/cut out for the front camera? I haven't heard of anyone mention this yet. Granted the screen protectors are literally about $2 for 15 on eBay, but whatever...
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Extra 3G/S Screen Protectors: Hole punch to fit iPhone 4?
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Why would you need a hole for the camera, exactly? It's already under glass, I don't feel like another transparent layer over it would matter.
However, as others have said, the dimensions on the new phone are slightly different.
However, as others have said, the dimensions on the new phone are slightly different.
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I've been under the impression that the overall phone is thinner, not skinnier in width. And I wouldn't want something covering the camera when you can just punch a hole in it, especially with the chances of bubbles and dust underneath it.
Looks can be deceiving, but they do look the same width http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/
Looks can be deceiving, but they do look the same width http://www.apple.com/iphone/compare-iphones/
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They are both the same height, but the 4 is about 0.09" narrower. Doesn't seem like it'll work.
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http://www.apple.com/iphone/specs.html there is the 4
http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3gs/specs.html and there is the 3GS
I think the extra .09 width on the 3GS is just due to the bezel/design, not the screen size. I guess I may not know if it fits until I try it the 24th, but I ALWAYS have a screen protector on my phone.
http://www.apple.com/iphone/iphone-3gs/specs.html and there is the 3GS
I think the extra .09 width on the 3GS is just due to the bezel/design, not the screen size. I guess I may not know if it fits until I try it the 24th, but I ALWAYS have a screen protector on my phone.
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That's what I thought, but they're the same height. So if the band was as thick as the bezel, they would also be the same width, if the screen was the same size.
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if you punch a hole it seems like dust and dirt would be more likely to collect in the hole, especially around the edges. I think you would be better off not punching a hole.
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This is actually what I was thinking too.
But Im thinking I probably just wont even punch a hole...I dont think having the PS crystal film over a camera already covered in glass will make any difference.
But Im thinking I probably just wont even punch a hole...I dont think having the PS crystal film over a camera already covered in glass will make any difference.
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This is actually what I was thinking too.
But Im thinking I probably just wont even punch a hole...I dont think having the PS crystal film over a camera already covered in glass will make any difference.
I have a bunch of extra screen protectors so it wouldn't hurt to try. Might even throw one on the back.
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None of the current screen protectors (EDGE, 3G, 3GS, or even the iPod touch films) will fit the iPhone 4. Not only is it narrower, as other posters have said, it is actually a bit taller, too. The only reason the phone is the same height is because there is no longer a chrome bezel adding to the width/height of the phone.
That being said, many of the cases being announced will likely include a screen protector or two, as was the case for previous generation iPhone cases.
That being said, many of the cases being announced will likely include a screen protector or two, as was the case for previous generation iPhone cases.
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I can't believe this topic hasn't been brought up more often...
Has anyone out there tried installing a power support crystal film on the iphone4, I'm getting tired of waiting week after week for these companies to roll out with their product.
Has anyone out there tried installing a power support crystal film on the iphone4, I'm getting tired of waiting week after week for these companies to roll out with their product.
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It doesnt fit, I had one on for a while because I was holding out until PS released the iPhone 4 sets. If you align the speaker hole at the top, the hole for the home button is too high, so the screen is a bit longer it seems
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