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"High End" Screen Protector Post Your review here.
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no it comes with a super stick adhesive sheet that doesnt leave residue on screen. you put it on them pull it off and the screen is clean and then you put the screen protector on , you will need to wipe the screen with a cloth before you apply the sheet but any cloth will do. i did this today along with tap method and i have a crystal ps almost perfectly installed and it is great
I use The Lucky Labs for the sides in addition to my screen protectors from SGP, they have a 50% off code until tomorrow too. The transparent is thinner than Zagg/Wrapsol so should be better with bumpers/cases.
the powersupport anti glare is horrible, since i changed it to the oleophobic from sgp i feel like i have 20/20 vision. the AG PS really messes up the retina display..
All anti glares do that and I will have to admit, the oleophobic is very nice, but it takes forever to remove fingerprints and such.
I've been using sw-box.com cheapos anti glare for a while. While not "high end" at $1.60 each, I have to say, they do the job surprisingly well.
1. They are the only screen protectors I tried that actually cover the entire front face, leaving almost no gap at the edges and around the home button.
2. The matte finish is pretty soft and I could hardly notice any difference in sharpness vs the clear ones. It is like playing a video game with AA set to 16x.
3. No fingerpritns at all no matter how greasy or sweaty they are. Like always having a clean looking iPhone.
4. Like every screen protector in the market, they will get scratched over time. But the scratches on the matte protector are much less noticeable.
And as for the install.. it depends 100% of your skill and patience. I use very effective technique to achieve perfect install with zero dust and bubbles by removing them after you have set the protector in the right place. Just partially peel it off with the help of transparent tape, not fingers, and use more tape to glue out the dust particle. No matter how many bubbles you get during the install, they can be removed.
To all those people who are about to spend $15 PS AG protectors, I say saver your money and take a look at the sw-box ones.
Here is a pic... notice there is no gap around the home button, and it is the same with the sides.
1. They are the only screen protectors I tried that actually cover the entire front face, leaving almost no gap at the edges and around the home button.
2. The matte finish is pretty soft and I could hardly notice any difference in sharpness vs the clear ones. It is like playing a video game with AA set to 16x.
3. No fingerpritns at all no matter how greasy or sweaty they are. Like always having a clean looking iPhone.
4. Like every screen protector in the market, they will get scratched over time. But the scratches on the matte protector are much less noticeable.
And as for the install.. it depends 100% of your skill and patience. I use very effective technique to achieve perfect install with zero dust and bubbles by removing them after you have set the protector in the right place. Just partially peel it off with the help of transparent tape, not fingers, and use more tape to glue out the dust particle. No matter how many bubbles you get during the install, they can be removed.
To all those people who are about to spend $15 PS AG protectors, I say saver your money and take a look at the sw-box ones.
Here is a pic... notice there is no gap around the home button, and it is the same with the sides.
Everyone seems to love Sw-Box's stuff lately, I'll cave and buy their OtterBox Commuter ripoff, maybe even their screen shields.
Everyone seems to love Sw-Box's stuff lately, I'll cave and buy their OtterBox Commuter ripoff, maybe even their screen shields.
I'd say stay away from their switcheasy rebel fake and the carbon fiber decals. I spent $10 on those, and threw them to the trash can after 3 minutes. The apple cable is pretty good, is the closest to original you can find. The clear screen protectors are also perfect fit, but you can get those for $0.50 each shipped in ebay.
So basically SW has some pretty decent stuff with some useless crap thrown in there?
Isn't there Rebel knock off called the Fishbone?
I agree with this post
But after a light scratch on the center of the screen, I decided to slap the PS anti glare back on with the second one from the pack I had....It did though made me not notice the scratch
^^ that's my train of thought too. i was like, i'mma use my phone without anything on it, but then i got a slight scratch on the back of the phone, and i was like, "!!!!" then i bought a wrapsol and never thought of it again. i might warranty a new one because i botched the install and there's a side that's fuglied up, we'll see.
Anyone tried the 3M Natural View Screen Protector for iphone 4? Keen to know how this compares to Power Support's crystal film...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...ll-screen-protector/iphone4-screen-protector/
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...ll-screen-protector/iphone4-screen-protector/
I've been using their carbon fiber skin set for the last few weeks and I think it is fantastic.
https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/1075498/
Pictures in that thread. I ditched screen protectors in favor of how awesome the naked screen feels.
Is the screen really that much better naked, al of my friends say that yet I have not tried it yet for fear of scratching up my phone!
Yes it is noticeably better uncovered. The key to easily & quickly remove finger prints is a clean dry microfiber cloth. The surface of the iP4 display is very durable. I keep mine in my pocket no problem.
I used a SP on my iPhone since the day I bought it, and after I removed the screen protector a few weeks ago it felt like a completely different phone. I'm pretty careful with all of my toys, so I'm sure the carbon skin set will give me the lay-on-the-table protection I need. Actually, I should just enjoy the damn thing and use it naked! I'll see how long it takes for me to tire of the carbon skin.
Durable yes but not scratch proof
No problems yet u mean
The reality is that this iPhone is just a piece of electronics I'll be replacing in a year and a half, if not sooner.
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The only problem u will see if u don't use a screen protector is if you scratch the glass then try to put the screen protector back on it might not lay down right. This happened to me with the back glass
The only problem u will see if u don't use a screen protector is if you scratch the glass then try to put the screen protector back on it might not lay down right. This happened to me with the back glass
for those who want a screen protector that 99.9% feel and look as good as naked,
try martin fields,
its really awesome but a little bit expensive though
try martin fields,
its really awesome but a little bit expensive though
Just ordered a bunch of SGP ultra-oleophobic and AR "knock offs" from ithrough.com, they are 1/3 the original price and there are many positive reviews.
Also got some other knock off cases, the incipio silicrylic, candy shell, switcheasy trim, the capsule rebel, sgp neo hybrid bumper and the speck pixelskin. Since the reception in my country is pretty bad, I decided to give up on the e13ctron case, functionality over looks. I will try all those good looking knockoffs instead.
Will report back in few weeks.
Also got some other knock off cases, the incipio silicrylic, candy shell, switcheasy trim, the capsule rebel, sgp neo hybrid bumper and the speck pixelskin. Since the reception in my country is pretty bad, I decided to give up on the e13ctron case, functionality over looks. I will try all those good looking knockoffs instead.
Will report back in few weeks.