so far IQ shield max has been good. Very hard to tell it is there except for the minor orange peel effect. Overall this is better than rhinoshield which i have previously used. Install is better and less orange peel. I just wish there was a brand that could make one without any orange peel and a perfectly smooth looking film, but it is probably not possible.
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Screen protectors - naysayers stay out
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I agree completely. I even switched my wife's from a RinoGear to a IQShield. She was always peeling a corner because of the long sleeves she wears to work. With the IQShield the edges haven't had any signs of lifting. I also like that it's much thinner than the RinoGear.
I was pretty satisfied with IQShield but one of the edge started to lift. I tried two more installs unsuccessfully. Each time the new installs would just not stay down.
Today I installed the RinoGear. The install is SO MUCH easier. It's slightly thicker with a little more orange peal effect but if it stays down for a few months that will make it better for me.
Today I installed the RinoGear. The install is SO MUCH easier. It's slightly thicker with a little more orange peal effect but if it stays down for a few months that will make it better for me.
I loved the screen protectors on the series 3 but for some reason I can't get one to stay on with my Series 4. So I bought Apple Care and am going without protection 🙁
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I checked the Zagg website and they indicate they now have a glass curve elite screen protector for Series 4, FYI!
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invisibleshield/glass-curve-elite-apple-watch-series-4/
(also seems to be 25% off right now)
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/invisibleshield/glass-curve-elite-apple-watch-series-4/
(also seems to be 25% off right now)
I use the zagg invisible shield with a modal bumper case and has been working well. The bumper sits over the edges and the invisible shield hasn’t peeled or anything. Can’t really tell it’s on there either.
Sure it’s this one I got from Best Buy for the 44mm series 4 I have:
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/modal-...pack-clear-space-gray/6297170.p?skuId=6297170
Got the Zagg Glass Curve Elite and just installed it (the IQ Shield was just about to start peeling off again on one of the edges). Let's see how long this lasts!
I got some Skinomis and went through all six just trying to put one on. The one that’s left looks horrible. What a nightmare. I’ve ordered the Armorsuit instead. I’m basically just holding out until my Zagg Elite Glass order ships in the middle of January.
Is that the Curved Glass Elite? Looks good! Mine won’t get here until mid-January so these crappy wet applied film protectors are holding me over until then.
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Thejameslavis
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Ordered a batch of skinomi for my s4 and they’ve been junk. I’ve used them for years and applied a ton. These ones seem to lift easily, get random marks. They dropped the ball here.
jazz1
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Today I started using a Zagg watch bumper case. Why? Read on.
I've had my Apple Watch 4th Gen., black stainless, just shy of a week. I've been going through my watchbands from my Gen. 1. Today I tried out my Pad&Quill cuff for the first time on the new watch. I was surprised that it worked going from my Gen. 1 42mm to the Gen. 4 44mm. I thought the hole in the cuff might be too small. But nope it worked!
One thing I did immediately notice was that the watch stuck out more on my wrist. To be expected as most the watch rides on top of the band. IMHO, on less dressy watch bands, I thought the black shiny stainless case looked a little out of place. I'm also concerned that I'm going to increase bumping the watch as it rides higher on my wrist.
The Zagg bumper arrived today and I tried it with the P&Q cuff watchband. I really like the look of the flat black bumper against the rough finished brown Horeen leather. I probably won't keep the bumper on for dressy occasions while using more "classy" watchbands.
I've had my Apple Watch 4th Gen., black stainless, just shy of a week. I've been going through my watchbands from my Gen. 1. Today I tried out my Pad&Quill cuff for the first time on the new watch. I was surprised that it worked going from my Gen. 1 42mm to the Gen. 4 44mm. I thought the hole in the cuff might be too small. But nope it worked!
One thing I did immediately notice was that the watch stuck out more on my wrist. To be expected as most the watch rides on top of the band. IMHO, on less dressy watch bands, I thought the black shiny stainless case looked a little out of place. I'm also concerned that I'm going to increase bumping the watch as it rides higher on my wrist.
The Zagg bumper arrived today and I tried it with the P&Q cuff watchband. I really like the look of the flat black bumper against the rough finished brown Horeen leather. I probably won't keep the bumper on for dressy occasions while using more "classy" watchbands.
So does anyone have any experience with the Zagg Glass Elite? I just got them in but I heard they affect touch response, thinking of sending them back if that’s the case.
I have used it for about a month now so yes I can speak about this:
There is some impact to touch response. But let me explain:
- If your fingers are less than perfect (dusty, dirty, very dry, whatever) then screen response is going to be better with no glass on there. You now might wonder - why would I touch my screen with messed up fingers? Well, I rock climb. When rock climbing, I wear my watch to keep track of my climbing routes. My fingers are therefore quite chalky when I touch my watch screen.
- If your watch is on very tight, this can have an effect on screen response. I did not realize this but it drove me nuts when I started using Zagg, so much so that I went to the local Zagg kiosk at the mall and talked to them. After talking to a guy and showing him what my problem was (screen would not be responsive at times) he asked me to take the watch off and then try. It would always work perfectly. He then proceeded to say that there can be something with electric field of the human body / watch where if the watch is tight, some people can have issues with touch response. I have then started carrying the watch a little looser (I use sport straps) and basically this has solved majority of my touch issues. This - I would not believe unless I saw it / experienced it!
And now - here is how my watch looks like right now. New Zagg glass protector is on order. This is the result of me smacking my watch into the rock climbing wall about 5-6 times over the time of few weeks (the worst one on the left edge is from last night). Protector is still holding on, but yes, it needs replacing.
zmon
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Anybody give these a try? (Amazon) Not sure if I wanted to try the glass ones considering the comments about reduced touch sensitivity, so I'm giving the non-glass ones a try first. I know the sapphire glass on the SS is more durable, but I'd rather not take the chance if I can avoid it.
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Yes I used them on my series 3 and 4 and find them great. Stick on really well, never experienced any lifting or peeling and touch sensitivity seems the same as without (if it isn’t the same, the difference is minimal)
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Dino F
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I'm not knocking screen protectors as tried many with my original S0 Space Grey watch and just ended up sticking with a random Spigen screen protector film for my watch, which worked pretty good.
However, since owning my new 44mm SB SS S4 watch (bought close to release day), I haven't actually bothered with any protection at all as just love the clean lines of the watch and feel a protector would just ruin the look!
I'm not knocking those who use them but I'm just loving using it 'naked'!!!
However, since owning my new 44mm SB SS S4 watch (bought close to release day), I haven't actually bothered with any protection at all as just love the clean lines of the watch and feel a protector would just ruin the look!
I'm not knocking those who use them but I'm just loving using it 'naked'!!!
I've had good luck with Skinomi for (alum) Nike 42mm S2 & 44mm S4. You get 6 protectors for $8.
If I had a SS model I would not get screen protector, as SS models have the better screen. I just prefer the Nike alum models for their weight.
If I had a SS model I would not get screen protector, as SS models have the better screen. I just prefer the Nike alum models for their weight.
TotalMacMove
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TotalMacMove
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Armor suit looks perfect still, edges are not peeling. Its also water proof after taking a swim in the ocean and a natural spring river.
