I put two different oleophobics on my iPhone 4 from sgp and both had deep scratches within a week. I take very good care of my phone. Switched to power support and haven't had a scratch in 3 months. I will say the fitment of the sgp protectors is perfect. Even better than power support.
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I put two different oleophobics on my iPhone 4 from sgp and both had deep scratches within a week. I take very good care of my phone. Switched to power support and haven't had a scratch in 3 months. I will say the fitment of the sgp protectors is perfect. Even better than power support.
Same here. I was always a Power Support user and decided to purchase their screen shield for the iPhone 4 cause they were the only one at the time. I had installed it perfectly and after 2 weeks it started to lift and bubble. Contact them through email without any response even after 4 emails. Then I also decided to purchase their Carbon Fiber skin for the back. There shipping got lost which I also tried contacting them to no avail. I finally contacted them through their tweet which they responded I should contact the post office since it's out of their hand. Never received my skin or refund. Never will deal with them again. I went ahead and ordered a Power Support Crystal shield for the iPad 1 for my iPad 2 and the fit is perfect. Maybe others have good experience with them but my 2 dealings have left a really sour taste.
Here's a couple of pics from the Power Support Crystal film that was made for the original iPad but works great with the iPad 2. I tried to capture the best I can but like I said in my earlier post you can't really tell it's on. Also I tried to show ow it is slightly shorter by taking pictures of the corners. Hopefully it'll show up.
Nope not out yet for iPad 2.....mine is for the iPad 1 and only difference is no cutout for camera.
Received my SGP crystal screen protectors (one for my iPad 2 and another for my wife's iPad 2)...
Perfect fitment and both were applied without any problems although they are not as "clear" as my Power Support Crystal film for my iPad 1. I can see why SGP had to make a cut out for the camera. If they didn't the images could come out cloudy since it's not perfectly clear.
And some advice for those who are trying to apply these types of films for the first time - whether it be from SGP, PS, or any other vendor:
+ Good results only come from well a prepared (clean and dust free) iPad surface and work area. The smallest spec will cause a bubble.
+ Start on the home button side.
+ Turn off anything that may be moving air around your work space (heaters, AC, etc)
+ Work the film onto the screen diagonally. If a bubble forms, pull the film back up only enough to remove the bubble and try again. Even though you can squeeze most bubbles out after you have applied the entire film, I don't recommend it. By lifting the film you will get better overall results.
Perfect fitment and both were applied without any problems although they are not as "clear" as my Power Support Crystal film for my iPad 1. I can see why SGP had to make a cut out for the camera. If they didn't the images could come out cloudy since it's not perfectly clear.
And some advice for those who are trying to apply these types of films for the first time - whether it be from SGP, PS, or any other vendor:
+ Good results only come from well a prepared (clean and dust free) iPad surface and work area. The smallest spec will cause a bubble.
+ Start on the home button side.
+ Turn off anything that may be moving air around your work space (heaters, AC, etc)
+ Work the film onto the screen diagonally. If a bubble forms, pull the film back up only enough to remove the bubble and try again. Even though you can squeeze most bubbles out after you have applied the entire film, I don't recommend it. By lifting the film you will get better overall results.
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It's not just Power Support that charges that, SGP charged me $6.10 for shipping to Chicago.
I 2nd the Amazon notion. Also the sgpstore has an eBay account and the shipping on eBay is usually less ($2.50 or something) than the website. Obviously free on Amazon is better, though
i just got my SGP and installed it.... at first I had a TON of bubbles etc.
then i realized i installed it backwards. i cleaned everything, flipped it over and it went on pretty smooth and quickly. i had a couple specks of dust and took care of them. the instructions suck.... i'll probably pick up a PS one when they come out.
anyhow, it looks pretty good and gives me some piece of mind with my 8 & 10 y/o daughters playing Angry Birds or whatever
then i realized i installed it backwards.
i cleaned everything, flipped it over and it went on pretty smooth and quickly. i had a couple specks of dust and took care of them. the instructions suck.... i'll probably pick up a PS one when they come out. anyhow, it looks pretty good and gives me some piece of mind with my 8 & 10 y/o daughters playing Angry Birds or whatever
Received my SGP film today. My first attempt was a disaster (instructions suck) so I cleaned the film off really well with soap and water and used canned air to dry it quickly (I made a "handle" with scotch tape on the front side). I have a few dust spots and a smudge on the underside of the film but will probably just live with it for now until I can get a Power Support film. Or since cleaning and drying with air did not compromise the product I may try that routine again but be even more careful with it.
Trying to remove dust with tape only seems to introduce more dust.
Oh, and it works fine with the cheap-o TPU case I'm using.
Trying to remove dust with tape only seems to introduce more dust.
Oh, and it works fine with the cheap-o TPU case I'm using.
I ordered my SGP Ultra Crystal (the same as I had on my original iPad) late on the 17th through Amazon and received it today. Installation was easy, especially as I had used them on my old iPad and two iPhone 4s. I had a few very tiny dust specks and got them out easily with the included sticker. I haven't used it a ton, but it seems a little more resistant to fingerprints than my old one. Overall, very pleased for the price.
They are a pain but I become much less anxious with the device once I have one installed. I mean it is "gorilla" glass after all, but **** happens and I'd rather it not.
Ordered the UC from SGP Friday morning and received it Monday. Hubby installed tonight. I didn't see him do the install. He handed the iPad to me and said it's done, I looked at it and called him a liar. He got a near perfect install (one small bubble at the inside edge of the screen) and the camera and home button line up perfect. When you look at the screen, it's hard to believe a film is on there.
He got a near perfect install (one small bubble at the inside edge of the screen) and the camera and home button line up perfect. When you look at the screen, it's hard to believe a film is on there.Good for you~! What a nice and perfect Hubby you have.
Ordered the UC from SGP Friday morning and received it Monday. Hubby installed tonight. I didn't see him do the install. He handed the iPad to me and said it's done, I looked at it and called him a liar.
Product price is hard to swallow. The raping these people perpetrate on pieces of plastic...I have a hrd time on any of them.