The retina display is indeed intact as there is no rainbow effect whatsoever. I can notice the thickness on my black 4S, but it seems to not be as noticeable on my wife's white 4S. I would assume that due to the white optical edges, it makes the screen disappear. Also the material that it is made of seems to resist scratches and fingerprint s more than the SGP Ultra Optics, and much better than the Ultra Crystal.
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SGP GP 73 Screen Protectors
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The retina display is indeed intact as there is no rainbow effect whatsoever. I can notice the thickness on my black 4S, but it seems to not be as noticeable on my wife's white 4S. I would assume that due to the white optical edges, it makes the screen disappear. Also the material that it is made of seems to resist scratches and fingerprint s more than the SGP Ultra Optics, and much better than the Ultra Crystal.
I'll post some more pics a little later.
The screen does not have any visible texture. It is completely smooth and does great with normal fingerprints. I really like it!
Now the problem is that SGP does not seem to have them back in stock as of last night. I need to order another one as my iPhone got switched out at the genius bar this weekend for another.
I am using an SGP Oleophobic till the Ultimate gets back in stock.
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Macguy76
"Now the problem is that SGP does not seem to have them back in stock as of last night. I need to order another one as my iPhone got switched out at the genius bar this weekend for another."
You may want to check eBay.
I purchased one from Korea and its on the way to me.
Macguy76
"Now the problem is that SGP does not seem to have them back in stock as of last night. I need to order another one as my iPhone got switched out at the genius bar this weekend for another."
You may want to check eBay.
I purchased one from Korea and its on the way to me.
So would you say it has some sort of coating on like the oleophobic to help reduce fingerprints or is it the actual material?
Also does it reduce glare or is it a mirror finish like other crystal protectors?
Sorry for all the questions but there's hardly any info about this protector and I'm very close to ordering it!
Also does it reduce glare or is it a mirror finish like other crystal protectors?
Sorry for all the questions but there's hardly any info about this protector and I'm very close to ordering it!
The oleophobic loses its coating within a few weeks.
EDIT: I found a review here: http://melapolis.com/pellicola-sgp-ultimate-class-gp73-per-iphone-4s-10355
With this interesting observation:
Think I'm sold.
EDIT: I found a review here: http://melapolis.com/pellicola-sgp-ultimate-class-gp73-per-iphone-4s-10355
With this interesting observation:
Think I'm sold.
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Have you had the Oleophobic before?
I've just installed the SGP Oleophobic on my 4S. So far it's resisting smudges well but I'll post back a few days/weeks if it loses the coating.
Yeah I have it on my 4 right now. I've had it for about a year. Was great at first and then went through a stage of being a pain in the bum where fingerprints were a nightmare to wipe off.
Then after a few more weeks once the oleophobic coating had completely worn off it was fine, just like any other crystal protector. I just have a few small hairline scratches on it though hence looking into this new protector.
Then after a few more weeks once the oleophobic coating had completely worn off it was fine, just like any other crystal protector. I just have a few small hairline scratches on it though hence looking into this new protector.
SGP Ultra Optics or Ultra Crystal all the way! I will never change screen protectors unless I have to replace them with a new one but I will probably just buy Ultra Optics and Crystal's every time
They have some new ones but they are pricey like $27.99
That is good as they have fluctuated in price since the beginning! They were $29 for a while.
Just bought one from Amazon. This is hands down the best screen I've ever used, and I've tried BSE, Zagg, powersupport. It is a little thicker, but barely noticeable. My Apple bumper fits just fine. The screen resists fingerprints better than all the other shields and it is crystal clear. It feels like a brand new phone to me. Haven't used this long enough to determine whether it will scratch. But overall it is definitely worth the price.
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I am new to iPhone as my name suggests. After lurking the past few weeks I decided to bite the bullet and pony up for the Ultimate Class protector for fear of not being able to apply Glass.t perfectly. The good news is that I was successful putting it on the first try last night and it is very clear - almost imperceptible from a clarity standpoint. Now for the downside...although it is pretty smooth and not very grabby, it definitely feels like plastic. Not terrible, just know it's going to feel different from the glass screen. Also, I have an Impact Band bumper case and the Ultimate Class is pushing up on all 4 sides with this. Lastly, because it is plastic and presumably has a static charge, it collects dust like nobody's business. I carry it in my pocket and it is like a dust magnet. With a case that extends beyond the face, it makes it very hard to wipe off. Rather, I just seem to shove it into the crack. Not sure if this is unique to this screen protector or if it is universal. Overall, I would not spend the money again. I think I would take my chances with Glass.t.
I am new to iPhone as my name suggests. After lurking the past few weeks I decided to bite the bullet and pony up for the Ultimate Class protector for fear of not being able to apply Glass.t perfectly. The good news is that I was successful putting it on the first try last night and it is very clear - almost imperceptible from a clarity standpoint. Now for the downside...although it is pretty smooth and not very grabby, it definitely feels like plastic. Not terrible, just know it's going to feel different from the glass screen. Also, I have an Impact Band bumper case and the Ultimate Class is pushing up on all 4 sides with this. Lastly, because it is plastic and presumably has a static charge, it collects dust like nobody's business. I carry it in my pocket and it is like a dust magnet. With a case that extends beyond the face, it makes it very hard to wipe off. Rather, I just seem to shove it into the crack. Not sure if this is unique to this screen protector or if it is universal. Overall, I would not spend the money again. I think I would take my chances with Glass.t.