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Oleophobic screen and crystal film set

I will definitely be getting the anti glare set. I like the look of a matte type screen much better and the no finger prints is a plus. I don't care what kind of coating this thing has...it will definitely smudge.
 
sd13 said:
the apple store website it shows the antiglare being compatible with both 3g and 3gs and the crystal being compatible with only the 3g.

hmm....

im going to have this great phone sitting sealed in a box for a while because i dont know what to do. :confused:
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hmmm....you sure bout that?

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I've always had great durability with Power Support films. I was fortunately able to get a warranty exchange today on my 3G, which had a weak battery after only eight months of ownership, and did not hesitate to buy another set of antiglare films for it. My iPod Touch has one as well, and if Apple doesn't have a matte option on the 15" MacBook Pro by the time I next needs one, I fully expect to use the same with it.
 
I don't see how it could hurt your iPhone, it doesn't use an adhesive. It uses static cling to stay on the iPhone.
 
Well, my 3GS is going Naked, just as my 3G Did. Not a single scratch on the screen.

Might order something for the back, but that means ordering a full kit :(
 
I use the PowerSet Crystal Film on my two iPhones, but now that the screen is fingerprint resistant, does it still make sense to cover up a valuable feature? IMHO no. :rolleyes: :cool:
 
Apple Corps said:
Here is the definitive word on the new 3G S oleophobic coating / screen protector / scratch resistance - IMHO :D :D

The new coating is unlikely to be as scratch resistant as the 3G naked glass screen > thus will I add the Power Support protector?

Will the adhesive properties of the Power Support (or whatever brand you use) protector harm the oleophobic coating? That is the question - think of the HORROR of peeling off the protector after 6 - 9 months to replace it ONLY to find damage / blemishes / peeling of the coating.

That is the question IMO.
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Yes this.

I have an Invisible Shield over here, but want to make sure it's not going to take the finish off whenever it gets removed. I kind of doubt it, but would like to hear an authoritative answer. In the meantime I'll just keep it clean with iClean/iKlear.

I had my 2G for two years with no guard and it held up real well. I rarely cleaned it and was in pockets with stuff. Just some minor scratches you can really only see if the light just hits it and you're looking. Could probably buff it out if I was that nuts. Anyway, I'm not worried, but interested in adding a film from the get-go since I was new to all this the first go around.
 
So i put a crystal screen cover on right out of the box, and now im starting to notice spots were it almost looks greasy under the protector. I know its definitly not air bubbles. Could it be the new screen?
 
I have the Crystal screen protector on my original iPhone and put it on immediately after taking the iPhone out of the box. I was going to do the same with the 3GS, but when I was picking out a new case for the 3GS at the Apple store I asked a few employees for their opinion. Most everyone felt that unless I was going to put on the anti-glare version (which I wasn't) then it probably wasn't worth it. The felt that the new coating on the 3GS would be sufficient. Now, keep in mind, I showed them my 2G iPhone and they could see that I kept it in immaculate condition (though the Crystal film needs replacing because of the case I had the iPhone in).

So - this time around I went with the Contour Showcase and no screen protector. We'll see how it goes. I think that if Apple is putting this much effort into their screen coating, it should be OK going "naked".

Rolling the dice...

:cool:

--DotComCTO
 
I went to Zagg's site, and they do list the film for the 3G S. Opened a chat session and this is what they said:

you: Hi, I was wondering if you knew whether your InvisibleSHIELD would damage the Oleophobic treatment on the iPhone 3G S when removed?


Hayley: No. It shouldn't. We recommend peeling it off very slowly, however, for best results.


you: OK, thanks. Is that I guess the final word or do you guys plan on addressing this in greater detail down the road? Obviously want to make sure before I apply.

Hayley: We test our product on devices thoroughly before we begin selling them, so you have nothing to worry about.


you: Ok, not prolong this, but this is a new feature on the phone released today. Have you tested the existing 3G product on the iPhone 3G S?

Hayley: What is the feature so I can look that up?


you: the iPhone 3G S has an "oleophobic" treatment on the touch screen. It's to help keep the screen clean from oil.

Hayley: Yes, I know that. And that has been tested, and it works just fine.
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So... I guess take that for what it's worth.
 
Just to add to this....

I ordered a SwitchEasy Colors case the other day. Should be here soon. It comes with screen protectors. I wrote SwitchEasy and asked them whether we could use those default screen protectors on the 3GS, and they said:

"Sorry i don't know the answer to that question.. I only assume it is safe, but we don't know the facts yet, the screen is very new to us and to say one way or the other...testing is required."
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So I think I am waiting.
 
Just to point out the obvious, but you all realize your new 3G S came with a plastic coating already on it when you opened the box. When you peeled it off, was there any damage to the screen? I'm gonna say if a crappy throw away sheet of protective clingy plastic didn't damage your screen, then an overly expensive piece of clingy plastic film designed to protect said screen will not either.
 
MBHockey said:
They're a waste of money. They get all scratched up even with light use, while the iPhone's screen does not. It would make sense to get a screen protector if they were more resistant to scratches than the iPhone's screen.
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I have a Power Support Anti-Glare 3G protector on my phone for 10 months. I use no other case at all and the back of the phone has tons of scratches and I don't particularly treat it well. The screen? The protector is FLAWLESS, the screen is FLAWLESS, the product is FLAWLESS.
 
Don't use Adhesive Protectors!!!

I just got off of the phone with Apple. They said do not use any screen protectors that have adhesive. Only static cling. Adhesive will ruin your screen.
 
JoelMarcey said:
Just to add to this....

I ordered a SwitchEasy Colors case the other day. Should be here soon. It comes with screen protectors. I wrote SwitchEasy and asked them whether we could use those default screen protectors on the 3GS, and they said:



So I think I am waiting.
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I'm in the same boat as you. However, I called Apple and they said do not use adhesive screen protectors. So I will not be using the screen protector provided by switcheasy.
 
Since I am never going without a screen protector on my screen I don't have to worry about the oleophobic protection on it.

Cheers!

And to the guy that wont touch his phone because he is unsure of what to do....get a life dude, the thing cleans up.
 
I fitted a Powersupport Crystal film before i even switched my 3GS on

Just don't like leaving a glass screen unprotected and i've found the PSCrystal to be my personal favourite
 
Apple Corps said:
Here is the definitive word on the new 3G S oleophobic coating / screen protector / scratch resistance - IMHO :D :D

The new coating is unlikely to be as scratch resistant as the 3G naked glass screen > thus will I add the Power Support protector?

Will the adhesive properties of the Power Support (or whatever brand you use) protector harm the oleophobic coating? That is the question - think of the HORROR of peeling off the protector after 6 - 9 months to replace it ONLY to find damage / blemishes / peeling of the coating.

That is the question IMO.
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Uh, thanks for needlessly scaring folks and showing that you have no idea how the power support screen protectors work.

As others have said, they use static cling, not adhesives, to stick to the screens.

sheesh.

dt
 
Some people over on the Apple forums are saying that there's difficulty in the power support films sticking on correctly? Is this accurate?
 
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