spigen glas tr slim

[erayser]

I have no idea what your smoking. Just got the Glas.TR now. This is the delayed, "revised" version. Definitely short 1mm on each side. Going back right away. Not impressed.

Mine turned out pretty good after installed... and I thought it was going to be short on the sides before installing.

I'm not saying it's the best screen protector I've used (wish it was a little thinner and a front camera hole cut out), but it does cover the entire viewable part of the screen edge to edge. I don't see any pixels bleeding outside of the screen protector. However, there is hardly any room for alignment error when installing. If you can install it perfect, it's great... but if it's off just a pixel, my OCD would definitely kick in.

There might be more install forgiving glass screen protectors out there, but the one thing I do like about this brand is the home button and ear piece cutouts compared to other brands.

 

[tonlin]

Mine turned out pretty good after installed... and I thought it was going to be short on the sides before installing.

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I'm not saying it's the best screen protector I've used (wish it was a little thinner and a front camera hole cut out), but it does cover the entire viewable part of the screen edge to edge. I don't see any pixels bleeding outside of the screen protector. However, there is hardly any room for alignment error when installing. If you can install it perfect, it's great... but if it's off just a pixel, my OCD would definitely kick in.

There might be more install forgiving glass screen protectors out there, but the one thing I do like about this brand is the home button and ear piece cutouts compared to other brands.

That is not covering the entire viewable area. It is short, which is what we are all saying. You are misleading people by saying it does. Your pictures shows a small strip of screen on both sides beyond the protector. If your fine with that, that's up to you, but please do not claim that it covers the entire screen, because it doesn't. I am just confirming what others have already reported with the piece of crap I received today.

 

[erayser]

That is not covering the entire viewable area. It is short, which is what we are all saying. You are misleading people by saying it does. Your pictures shows a small strip of screen on both sides beyond the protector. If your fine with that, that's up to you, but please do not claim that it covers the entire screen, because it doesn't. I am just confirming what others have already reported with the piece of crap I received today.

I'm not telling people to buy it. I'm just saying it looks pretty good to me after installation. I'm not saying will be the case for everyone. In my case it does cover the viewable part screen if you see it in person. The small strip you see on the sides on the picture are the rounded edges of the screen protector. There are no pixels displaying outside of the screen protector for me. Not trying to convince anyone to buy it... just saying it worked out for me.

 

[vulcanvillalta]

yeah, Spigen kinda ruined themselves this round. I'm never going back to them.

 

[kilcher]

Are those glass screen protectors any good when they fit? Do they compromise image quality or touchscreen functionality?

Mine covers the entire viewable area of the screen, but barely. Not sure there's much they can do about that, it can't go past the curve. Actually using it it feels like nothing is there - no issues with it affecting visibility or usability. This is my first screen protector (I've always used cases with them built in) so it's taking a while getting used to seeing the outline of the protector, wish there were a way to hide that a little better. Other than that I'm pretty happy with mine.

 

[cnick6]

There are no pixels displaying outside of the screen protector for me. Not trying to convince anyone to buy it... just saying it worked out for me.

Thank you. At least someone out there has a functioning brain. It *does* fit albeit very, very precisely.

I've sent mine back so I don't really care any more. The iCarez HD Clear is working fine for me. It's not complete coverage but it covers the screen and isn't as thick as the Glas.

 

[Paradoxally]

The Glas.tr series are a RIPOFF. I had one for my iPhone 5, the first one had very little glue. I contacted Amazon and they sent me a replacement because I was extremely disappointed. The second one lasted 3 months. I never used the iPhone near water (obviously), but air pockets started to form under the screen protector and after another month even more formed so I just dumped it. Have been using my iPhone "naked" for more than a year. Only have a couple of minor scratches, so screen protectors can help but it's not that big of an issue.

Don't get me wrong, I love Spigen, and I've been using their slim armor case for the iPhone 5 for a year and a half - it's like new. They make very good cases and I won't buy elsewhere because I love their designs.

I would stay away from all their screen protectors, though - especially the glas.tr. Very expensive and not worth it.

 

[buddybd]

Mine turned out pretty good after installed... and I thought it was going to be short on the sides before installing.

Mine is pretty much the same as your and you can definitely see rainbow effects when viewing from an angle.

On top of that, I have a Silver iPhone and the rounded edges create a shadow and forms a noticeable boundary around phone. You won't be able to tell since your's is black.

 

[rGiskard]

Mine covers the entire viewable area of the screen, but barely. Not sure there's much they can do about that, it can't go past the curve. Actually using it it feels like nothing is there - no issues with it affecting visibility or usability. This is my first screen protector (I've always used cases with them built in) so it's taking a while getting used to seeing the outline of the protector, wish there were a way to hide that a little better. Other than that I'm pretty happy with mine.

Thanks. I'll have to try one. Never used on before but I'm planning on selling my 6+ when the 6S+ is released, so I'll have to keep it pristine this time.

 

[Wise87]

They are getting a ton of bad reviews on Amazon. Spigen has even commented on every negative post with a Case ID#. Not sure what they plan on doing but I was given a #. Lets see what they plan on doing.

 

[alau0115]

I'm not telling people to buy it. I'm just saying it looks pretty good to me after installation. I'm not saying will be the case for everyone. In my case it does cover the viewable part screen if you see it in person. The small strip you see on the sides on the picture are the rounded edges of the screen protector. There are no pixels displaying outside of the screen protector for me. Not trying to convince anyone to buy it... just saying it worked out for me.

Don't worry, erayser. I think tonlin misinterpreted you meant edge to edge glass coverage but in fact you did clearly state it covers the entire VIEWABLE screen.

I also like the cutout and precision of the Spigen glass screen protector on my iPhone 5S (it is Glas.tR Nano Slim, 0.23mm thickness on iPhone 5S) though. If there is too much room for error, there will be much gaps somewhere.


IMO, screen protectors (whether it is made of PET, Polyurethane, Vinyl or Tempered Glass) are finicky products which attract people which are looking for perfection.

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Mine is pretty much the same as your and you can definitely see rainbow effects when viewing from an angle.



On top of that, I have a Silver iPhone and the rounded edges create a shadow and forms a noticeable boundary around phone. You won't be able to tell since your's is black.

Same here on my silver iPhone 5S (ie. white screen) with Spigen Glas.tR Nano Slim -- can see some refraction around the home button.

Strangely, such refraction is not as apparent on my iPad Mini Retina Display despite the glass screen protector ( Spigen Glas RG) on the Mini is actually 0.4mm vs 0.23mm on my iPhone 5S.

 

[erayser]

Don't worry, erayser. I think tonlin misinterpreted you meant edge to edge glass coverage but in fact you did clearly state it covers the entire VIEWABLE screen.

I also like the cutout and precision of the Spigen glass screen protector on my iPhone 5S (it is Glas.tR Nano Slim, 0.23mm thickness on iPhone 5S) though. If there is too much room for error, there will be much gaps somewhere.


IMO, screen protectors (whether it is made of PET, Polyurethane, Vinyl or Tempered Glass) are finicky products which attract people which are looking for perfection.

I'm not worried... lol, but appreciate the comment. Like I said, I thought the screen protector was too narrow when I was doing a trial fit... laying it over the screen, but seen that it does precisely cover all pixels of the screen after installing... leaving no room for error when installing.

Most of us here have OCD here, so I can see a lot of disappointed people if the alignment is off just a smidge. When I heard that the iPhone 6 were going to have rounded edges during keynotes, I thought right away this would be an issue for screen protectors... so I'm not shocked by all the bad reviews.

Not sure what spigen and other companies can do since there is no room for error when installing... unless they gave us 3 glass screen protectors so we can have 3 shots for a perfect precise install.