InvisibleShield Front Only for iPhone 4

[roland.g]

I have used the PowerSupport Crystal Film on my original iPhone and left my 3G naked and it never scratched. And while I used the BSE - Bestskinsever - on my iPhone and iPhone 3G, I never put their front skin on the screen b/c it has an orange peel effect which is great for grip, but not something I wanted on my iPhone screen.

I was at BestBuy the other day and saw one of the mobile guys InvisibleShield Front Only on his iPhone 4 thinking it was a static cling screen protector film. I was surprised that it had really no peel effect, though I only saw it for a moment.

For anyone that uses the IS on their screen on their iPhone 4:

1. Does it affect the clarity at all, like some of the films, etc? Do you lose some of the sharpness of the iP4 retina display?

2. Since it is a wet application, how long do you need to let it dry b4 you can turn your iPhone back on.

Any other comments or feedback would be great. Thanks.

 

[troop231]

Yes, it does have a orange peel effect, and 2. I left the phone on, but pushed the sleep button when I put the protector on. No reason to really turn it off IMO.

 

[roland.g]

Yes, it does have a orange peel effect.

Do you find that it creates touchscreen drag or affects the clarity?

I know the SGP Steinheil Ultra Series Oleophobic screen protector is really popular too and though I have gone away from films b/c of bubbles during install, and that as a dry install you don't have as much wiggle room, I really want to maintain the best clarity and touchscreen feel.

 

[troop231]

Do you find that it creates touchscreen drag or affects the clarity?

I know the SGP Steinheil Ultra Series Oleophobic screen protector is really popular too and though I have gone away from films b/c of bubbles during install, and that as a dry install you don't have as much wiggle room, I really want to maintain the best clarity and touchscreen feel.

You can do the SGP as a wet install too, it's actually better users on here have stated. Also, the orange peel on the Zagg is hard to notice, but there is a rubbery drag feel to it. Definitely can't wait to get my SGP ultra oleophobic in and send my Zagg in for a refund.

 

[budman1961]

INHO, it does feel a bit draggy. You do need to let it dry or cure out for at least 12 hours. If you intend to use a bumper or case that closely clings to the bezel, than expect poor results. Both my front and back IS applications rolled up along the edges with either a case or bumper....

 

[roland.g]

I just ordered a pair of Ultra Oleos for me and my dad. My wife and I are going to visit him this week and he just got his iP4 in the box, waiting for me to set it up. I had them shipped to him so I can install them this before the end of the week. I bought a pair of IS front onlys at BestBuy yesterday and will return them before I leave town. I got him a Griffin Reveal and I think the SGP and that will work great for him. I went a bit different this time. Instead of a back and sides skin and no case, I opted for the customized look of a Gelaskins print.