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GeneticFreak84

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I've read some good reviews about this protective film and I'm considering purchasing it. My two biggest concerns:

(1) Can anyone comment on the difficulty on installation?

(2) I think I saw someone post a picture of the backing, is it true there is a circle cut out on the back for where the Apple logo is located? If so, why? That leaves the Apple logo vulnerable to get scratched, in which case it easily does. :confused:

Thanks.
 
SGP shield?? Sounds like an STD protector lol I use ghost armor its awesome!!! You also might wanna consider bodyguards they have good reviews stay away from invisibileshield people say its textured and not very clear. But yeah I like mine so ya good luck!
 
I've been using the SGP shield for a few weeks now. I really love it. Corners are still down, collects minimal dust, and still looks great. I'd highly recommend it.
 
I have some questions for you about this product:

1-How do you like the Steinheil LCD protector?

2-Is the Steinheil LCD protector very clear?

3-Does the Seinheil LCD protector get fingerprinted or smudged easily?

4-Why did you skip installing the bezel covers?

5-Do the bezel covers look like they will do a good job and cover the entire bezel?

6-Does it come with a piece to cover the home button?

7-They say it is thinner than competing products, how does the scratch resistance seem to be?

Thank you
 
Sorry, I'm bad at this whole quoting thing - so my entire reply went into the quote below. If you scroll through, you'll see that i tried to answer each question individually.


I have some questions for you about this product:

1-How do you like the Steinheil LCD protector?

It's ok, but I would just stick with Powersupport anti glare, or the Steinhill anti-glare films if you're worried about fingerprints. The LCD protector that comes with the shield is very clear, and looks great, but it is a fingerprint magnet.


2-Is the Steinheil LCD protector very clear?

See above

3-Does the Seinheil LCD protector get fingerprinted or smudged easily?

Yes.

4-Why did you skip installing the bezel covers?

I did not skip it. I put them on, and they go on pretty easily. They are just 4 sticky strips of film, and the ones for the shorter sides are curved a bit at the end, so they go around the corners. No need to use liquid to install these, as they seem to have a more adhesive quality than the film itself.

5-Do the bezel covers look like they will do a good job and cover the entire bezel?

They do cover the entire bezel. In fact, they overlap a bit, which is fine - hardly notceable.

6-Does it come with a piece to cover the home button?

It comes with several circular cutouts for the home button

7-They say it is thinner than competing products, how does the scratch resistance seem to be?

AMAZING. I've actually rubbed my keys against it, like in that Invisible Shield youtube video. Not a single scratch. It's really perfect, in that regard.

I would also note that the install is easy, provided you are patient with the corners. After you get it on straight, and then squeegee the Sh*&t out of it to get rid of all the airbubbles, just let it sit for about 10 minutes, to allow the corners to get dry, so they are more tacky. Then, just press down on each corner, one at a time. If there is a little piece of excess film that looks like it will cause "tenting" - just work it out into the little piece that goes around the corner. That piece should only be stuck down AFTER you finish the corner and it is completely flat.



Thank you

Hope this helps!
 
Thank you for that, the SGP seems to be the best of these skins. I am going to order one and also add the anti-fingerprint Steinheil to my order. That way I can try both of their LCD protectors. On another thread I was told the anti-fingerprint is a lot clearer than the PS anti-glare. I love the properties of the PS anti-glare except for the reduction in image quality. If the Steinheil is clearer but still relatively fingerprint resistant, that would be a greaet combo.
 
I would say their anti-glare screens are pretty comparable to the PS. Maybe a teeny bit clearer, and a little nicer feel to them, but not significantly better.
 
Any updates on this shield? Contemplating order it along w/ their anti-fingerprint film.
 
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