The texture isn't rough at all. It's completely smooth. Actually it's about the slickest shield I've come across.
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SGP Ultra Optics anti fingerprint film
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The texture isn't rough at all. It's completely smooth. Actually it's about the slickest shield I've come across.
I assume that's a good thing, right? Also, would you mind posting a follow-up here in a couple of weeks to let us know whether or not this shield has started to to lose its "anti-fingerprint" properties? I've been waiting for a clear anti-fingerprint shield for a long time and if this is finally it I'll be very happy.
I'm going to be have to be one that doesn't recommend this. THe texture is smoother, but not smooth. When you unlock the screen sliding your thumb across makes a zip sound like cordoroy pants when you're walking. The screen is also clearer, but not completely clear. When you first put it on, its kinda like looking through a haze, but you get used to it and stop noticing. Lastly, while there are no fingerprints, there is still finger oils. So it still looks like ass after a few days. Personally, if my phones going to look like ass, I'd much rather have it crystal clear and smooth like the oleo's than slightly hazy and 'zippy' sounding. Its a compromise screen protector though between the crystal and the anti fingerprint, so naturally its only going to do each job 'well' vs 'outstanding'.
Somethings people may or may not like, there is an indivial cut out for the front camera. Personally I like when it is covered by the protector, but like this more than my last batch of oleo protectors that had a big ass cut for the speaker and camera. Also, I've had lifting with my case where as I didn't with my oleo's, though that could be user error in installing. Hopefully this was helpful to some people.
Somethings people may or may not like, there is an indivial cut out for the front camera. Personally I like when it is covered by the protector, but like this more than my last batch of oleo protectors that had a big ass cut for the speaker and camera. Also, I've had lifting with my case where as I didn't with my oleo's, though that could be user error in installing. Hopefully this was helpful to some people.
Mine came in today and I just did the install a few minutes ago. First impressions, I agree with simple20 about the texture. It makes a zipping sound when you slide your fingers around and I'm not sure I really like that. Maybe with enough use it will go away (or at the very least, lessen somewhat).
With regard to the clarity, there is a big difference between the original SGP anti-fingerprint and this ultra optics. The optics is definitely a lot clearer but not like the oleophobic or crystal. Like simple20 said, it has a somewhat hazy look to it but I think it's better than what you get with the anti-fingerprint.
It seems to do a good job preventing fingerprints but after a while I can tell that you will see oil and whatnot smear (just like the oleo/crystal). Granted in my experience with the original anti-fingerprint screenshields there was oil build-up after extended use so it's going to happen no matter what and that's something I can live with.
I snapped a quick side-by-side of my phone and my gf's phone (optics on the left, anti-fingerprint on the right). Not the greatest photo but I'll take more when I have a chance. Click the thumbnail to enlarge.
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With regard to the clarity, there is a big difference between the original SGP anti-fingerprint and this ultra optics. The optics is definitely a lot clearer but not like the oleophobic or crystal. Like simple20 said, it has a somewhat hazy look to it but I think it's better than what you get with the anti-fingerprint.
It seems to do a good job preventing fingerprints but after a while I can tell that you will see oil and whatnot smear (just like the oleo/crystal). Granted in my experience with the original anti-fingerprint screenshields there was oil build-up after extended use so it's going to happen no matter what and that's something I can live with.
I snapped a quick side-by-side of my phone and my gf's phone (optics on the left, anti-fingerprint on the right). Not the greatest photo but I'll take more when I have a chance. Click the thumbnail to enlarge.
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Looks pretty nice. I had the PS HD but found it started to smudge up after a month or so of use. The SGP Anti-Fingerprint has stayed smudge-free. I am interested to see if this Optics stays smudge-free, too.
I hope they'll make it for iPad 2
I hope they'll make it for iPad 2
Larry and I have different definitions of smooth. This is very smooth to run your finger across and even smoother than bare glass from a resistance perspective. From the texture side, it is not smooth. It is like most other antiglares. The have a micro-pebbled type texture to them that allows fingerprints to not show as they would on texture free bare glass on films.
I thought I was pretty desciptive in my thoughts. An 85-90 out of 100 on clarity. It is still much better than the Power Support. So, if you have been using a PS AG or the old SGP AG, you will be extremely pleased. If you were using an Oleo or Crystal or naked, there are trade offs. For me its worth it.
Two other things I have noticed.
There is more sensitivity loss with this films than others I have used. I find myself having to swipe the unlock button more times than normal. I have also had issues deleting emails with the swipe feature. This could be totally due to me being careless but I seem to have noticed it happening more often.
Also, this shield adds more of a tint to my screen. It seems to be yellower. It is very easy to see when held up against a naked screen on a white background. Again, this could just be my phone but I think I would have noticed this before. All this could also be I got a defective batch. Not sure but I am fine with it for now.
I thought I was pretty desciptive in my thoughts. An 85-90 out of 100 on clarity. It is still much better than the Power Support. So, if you have been using a PS AG or the old SGP AG, you will be extremely pleased. If you were using an Oleo or Crystal or naked, there are trade offs. For me its worth it.
Two other things I have noticed.
There is more sensitivity loss with this films than others I have used. I find myself having to swipe the unlock button more times than normal. I have also had issues deleting emails with the swipe feature. This could be totally due to me being careless but I seem to have noticed it happening more often.
Also, this shield adds more of a tint to my screen. It seems to be yellower. It is very easy to see when held up against a naked screen on a white background. Again, this could just be my phone but I think I would have noticed this before. All this could also be I got a defective batch. Not sure but I am fine with it for now.
To add on to my comments from last night, I have noticed something about the "anti-fingerprint" quality. Whereas the original anti-fingerprint really made it hard to pick up any fingerprints, I'm noticing that with this optics film, I have left some fingerprints that are quite easy to see. It's better than the oleo/crystal films but not as good as the original anti-fingerprint film. It's really like simple20 said yesterday, this optics film does two things well but neither is outstanding.
i must say. i'm gonna need to buy another set of these.
for everyone who owned this already, and had a mini review... they're right.
the clarity is like 85-90% clear. it does have that vinyl type of texture. which is really unique! I dig it!
Anyone bought from ebay? like the SGP account from ebay? I heard it's free shipping!
for everyone who owned this already, and had a mini review... they're right.
the clarity is like 85-90% clear. it does have that vinyl type of texture. which is really unique! I dig it!
Anyone bought from ebay? like the SGP account from ebay? I heard it's free shipping!
I didn't buy the Optics from their eBay store but I have bought other items from there in the past and it's good.
I got mine today after ordering from the eBay store just a couple days ago, very fast shipping. The screen looks really great! It does have a weird vinyl texture that makes a "zippy" sound, that might take some getting used to. Overall though it's a great, unique product, truly "best of both worlds."
To whoever has the incase slider... white/black/gunmetal/etc...
when you try putting in the bottom piece... does your SGP Ultra optics raise up, and bubble really bad?
when you try putting in the bottom piece... does your SGP Ultra optics raise up, and bubble really bad?
I have been using this for about 3 days now. It don't have the InCase, but it bubbles up with another slider type case.
Also, I am not quite as impressed as the rest of the posters. It definitely is an improvement over the PS in terms of clarity, but it is no crystal film. And it is only slightly less of a fingerprint magnet than the crystal films. In about an hour it picked up a ton of smudges. It also seems a little harder to clean (probably because of the texture). I am going to keep using it though. It's a good protector overall.
Hmm, strange. I agree that it isn't as clear as PS crystal, but I can't agree that it's only slightly less of a fingerprint magnet. I think it's fantastic at resisting fingerprints compared to any crystal clear film. Of course, if you have butter on your hands it will show, but otherwise my experience is that it's tons better than any clear film. With the crystal films, it doesn't seem to matter if your fingers are clean or not, it will always smudge.
Agreed that it's harder to clean, but I only clean it every other day now, compared to several times a day with the clear films, so I'm fine with that.
The one thing I do not like is the kind of milky-hazy look it gets when in the sun, but I'll live with that over a crisp and clear look with tons of fingerprints.
Yeah, that is a good point - the fingerprints are "hazier," but they are still there... So they are a little less apparent than with the crystal. But they are still worse than with the PS anti-glare. All in all, it is a tough choice between clarity and cleanliness. So people are going to have to take their pick. If clarity is most important, get the crystal. If anti-fingerprint is most important, get the PS anti-fingerprint. This screen is a good compromise between the two...
After another couple of weeks using this, I have to say that I like it less and less. That odd texture is still there and while it's not overly annoying, it's still very weird. The biggest problem I have is that it's really ***** hard to clean. With this screen protector it's not a matter of easily wiping away any fingerprints/oil. You really have to rub at it to make the stuff go away and even then it's more than likely going to just smudge more. And when the protector is all smudged up and everything, it looks terrible. I'm sure it cleans fine if you have some sort of solution around but I'm not going to carry that in my pocket all the time. In any event, I'm considering switching protectors yet again even though I really don't want to go to the effort.
Has anyone tried SGP iPad 2 3G + Wifi Screen and Body Protector Set Incredible Shield Series (AT&T Only) ... I'm interested but it looks like the screen protector isn't the same as the standalone SGP iPad 2 3G / Wifi Screen Protector Steinheil Series...
Is the included screen protector any good ?
Is the included screen protector any good ?
I use to have the crystal clear and my sis used the AntiFP.
3 months ago I switched to oleo and pretty much it was the best screen protector I have ever used. Sadly the it seems to run dry after a period of use, finger prints and oil fills the screen like mad. Not to mention it becomes less scratch resistant.
Any who, I've just received my package of ultra optics several days ago and I gotta admit that its not bad, not really what I expected but fairly close.
Now I've removed my scratched up oleo and replaced it with this ultra optics.
Overall if I were to give a rating out of 10, I would say the ultra optics would score an 8/10 in comparison to oleo which I would probably give it a 9/10. The ultra optics screen is definitely a lot more clearer than the antiFP, but does lose out approximately 15-20% clarity in comparison to oleo n crystal. I found the ultra optics very flimsy when applying it onto the screen but after you align it correctly, it just lies on the screen like an antiFP protector. I was kind of annoyed at first with the zipping sound which the ultra optics gave me, but after using it in public it seems like the zipping sound isn't as loud as i thought and the screen smoothens out after some oil gets intact with it.
I can't seem to say its excellent because the texture isn't as enjoyable as the smooth oleos, the screen is definitely not as clear, but you can't really go wrong with the ultra optics since it does prevent finger prints and provide a decent transparency to maintain the retina quality. In the end, if you don't mind those minor things like slight zipping noise with a slight degraded screen quality and antiFP texture... then i would definitely go for a ultra optics...
3 months ago I switched to oleo and pretty much it was the best screen protector I have ever used. Sadly the it seems to run dry after a period of use, finger prints and oil fills the screen like mad. Not to mention it becomes less scratch resistant.
Any who, I've just received my package of ultra optics several days ago and I gotta admit that its not bad, not really what I expected but fairly close.
Now I've removed my scratched up oleo and replaced it with this ultra optics.
Overall if I were to give a rating out of 10, I would say the ultra optics would score an 8/10 in comparison to oleo which I would probably give it a 9/10. The ultra optics screen is definitely a lot more clearer than the antiFP, but does lose out approximately 15-20% clarity in comparison to oleo n crystal. I found the ultra optics very flimsy when applying it onto the screen but after you align it correctly, it just lies on the screen like an antiFP protector. I was kind of annoyed at first with the zipping sound which the ultra optics gave me, but after using it in public it seems like the zipping sound isn't as loud as i thought and the screen smoothens out after some oil gets intact with it.
I can't seem to say its excellent because the texture isn't as enjoyable as the smooth oleos, the screen is definitely not as clear, but you can't really go wrong with the ultra optics since it does prevent finger prints and provide a decent transparency to maintain the retina quality. In the end, if you don't mind those minor things like slight zipping noise with a slight degraded screen quality and antiFP texture... then i would definitely go for a ultra optics...