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Which Screen Protector Do You Like The Best?
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Review of all of these screen protectors:
I've used a TON of screen protectors trying to find the best one, and I can honestly say I've narrowed it down to ONLY ONE that is worth having.
It very well may come down to personal preference... like whether or not you like the anti-glare or crystal look, and whether or not you care about finger prints or not.
HANDS DOWN, if you want absolutely ZERO FINGER PRINTS on your screen, there is only 1 screen protector worth having, and that's the:
Power Support Anti-Glare
It will not show any finger prints, it looks clear when the screen is turned on, and is smooth when using the touch screen. It applies to the screen VERY easily. It does NOT attract dust like a lot of screen protectors do. I keep mine in the front left pocket of my jeans, filled with lint, and never have anything on the screen or "in-case" silicon case.
Other revirews:
Power Support Crystal: Horrible. This screen protector leaves every mark, smudge, finger print, and dust particle on the screen from anything that contacts it. DO NOT BUY IT. It's crystal, so it is clear and shiny looking, but a real hastle to keep clean. If you're like me, you have just a little OCD to you and it will drive you nuts.
SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint: Comparable to the Power Support Anti-glare screen protector, except it still shows finger prints every now and again. Not bad at all, but not as good as the Power Support Anti-glare. Anyone saying otherwise simply must have never tried the power support one.
Invisible shield: Garbage. Tried this, it began pealing, was very cheaply made, and not thick enough to really protect the screen appropriately. Personally, I thought it still left tons of smudges and finger prints and was annoying to look at.
Buy the anti-glare power support and neer look back.
I've used a TON of screen protectors trying to find the best one, and I can honestly say I've narrowed it down to ONLY ONE that is worth having.
It very well may come down to personal preference... like whether or not you like the anti-glare or crystal look, and whether or not you care about finger prints or not.
HANDS DOWN, if you want absolutely ZERO FINGER PRINTS on your screen, there is only 1 screen protector worth having, and that's the:
Power Support Anti-Glare
It will not show any finger prints, it looks clear when the screen is turned on, and is smooth when using the touch screen. It applies to the screen VERY easily. It does NOT attract dust like a lot of screen protectors do. I keep mine in the front left pocket of my jeans, filled with lint, and never have anything on the screen or "in-case" silicon case.
Other revirews:
Power Support Crystal: Horrible. This screen protector leaves every mark, smudge, finger print, and dust particle on the screen from anything that contacts it. DO NOT BUY IT. It's crystal, so it is clear and shiny looking, but a real hastle to keep clean. If you're like me, you have just a little OCD to you and it will drive you nuts.
SGP Steinheil Anti-Fingerprint: Comparable to the Power Support Anti-glare screen protector, except it still shows finger prints every now and again. Not bad at all, but not as good as the Power Support Anti-glare. Anyone saying otherwise simply must have never tried the power support one.
Invisible shield: Garbage. Tried this, it began pealing, was very cheaply made, and not thick enough to really protect the screen appropriately. Personally, I thought it still left tons of smudges and finger prints and was annoying to look at.
Buy the anti-glare power support and neer look back.
Yeah it all comes down to whether you like the anti-glare or clear kind. We can't really say the PS Crystal is better than the anti-glare. We have to compare apples with apples.. (hey... apples hahaha)
anyway, if you like anti glare better, you should tell which anti-glare product is your favorite. And if you like clear better; which clear is your favorite. kk
anyway, if you like anti glare better, you should tell which anti-glare product is your favorite. And if you like clear better; which clear is your favorite. kk
this would be great if this is true. do you have any pictures? also can anybody else confirm this? thanks
I had the Powersupport Crystalfilm, and just replaced it with the SGP Antifingerprint. The biggest difference is that the Crystalfilm is a better fit, less exposed screen around the edges. Both are very good, but the Crystalfilm is a better fit. If I had to say which one is more clear, I think the SGP might be ever so slightly clearer, but I am not really sure. They seem very close to me.
no. i was trying to compare the Powersupport anti glare vs the sgp anti finger print. in your post you said you were comparing the powersupport crystal vs the sgp anti fingerprint. i guess the size issue you touched on is fine for a comparison. but i wanted a anti glare vs an anti fingerprint comparison. thanks though
Power Support Crystal
I tried the matte but I hate the feel on it compared to the crystal film.
The reflecting screen... on the other hand did not bother me.
Both Power Support protectors are a little thicker than some of the others I have tried. Another thing that I really liked about the PS Crystal film is that it's really virtually transparent. Side by side with my cousin's iphone without a screen protector, neither of us can tell a difference.
And yes, the iphone 3G screen does scratch easily. Even by delicate use. My girlfriend's phone had minor scratches showing up probably gotten from her large earrings. That was only after a week of owning the phone!
I tried the matte but I hate the feel on it compared to the crystal film.
The reflecting screen... on the other hand did not bother me.
Both Power Support protectors are a little thicker than some of the others I have tried. Another thing that I really liked about the PS Crystal film is that it's really virtually transparent. Side by side with my cousin's iphone without a screen protector, neither of us can tell a difference.
And yes, the iphone 3G screen does scratch easily. Even by delicate use. My girlfriend's phone had minor scratches showing up probably gotten from her large earrings. That was only after a week of owning the phone!
Sorry, yes I was comparing the powersupport antiglare to the SGP antifingerprint. Not the Crystalfilm, my mistake.
no problem. thanks for the input.
anybody have problems with your fingers sticking to these screen protectors when trying to slide around? I know the anti glare ones don't do this
Not with either of the ones I've tried. I used an iPhone with the Zagg Invisibleshield the other day, that was terrible. The screen protector was on good, and looked OK(nothing like the SGP or Power Support though), but your fingers just wanted to stick and drag across it. It would have taken me about 10 seconds to take that one off and throw it in the garbage.
yea I took my zagg off not to long ago. it was good for protection but sucks as far as looks and dust go. I have a switcheasy on right now and it's good but my fingers were sticking a little bit. maybe becuase my hands are dry or something who knows LOL
SGP Steinheil Crystal
i really like this film..
i don't really know about their case cuz theirs is not quite my taste but they really do good on films imo
i really like this film..
i don't really know about their case cuz theirs is not quite my taste but they really do good on films imo
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I also like this screen protector over the PS Crystal Film. I however don't like how long it took for them to ship.. 3 weeks!! But they made up for it, in the quality of the screen protector. I've had the PS Crystal on for a good 2 months. Till a couple days ago I applied the SGP Crystal.. and wow!! It's really clear, fingerprint wise a bit better then the PS. I also like that they included a squeegee and a microfibre cloth
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I also like this screen protector over the PS Crystal Film. I however don't like how long it took for them to ship.. 3 weeks!! But they made up for it, in the quality of the screen protector. I've had the PS Crystal on for a good 2 months. Till a couple days ago I applied the SGP Crystal.. and wow!! It's really clear, fingerprint wise a bit better then the PS. I also like that they included a squeegee and a microfibre cloth
I was actually surprised how fast I got my screen protector from sgpstore.com. Maybe they were out of stock or something when you ordered yours?
i used to shop overseas a lot and i assume that delivery works fast within domestin but not for international..
i mean those stores usually ship out my orders next day but if it becomes an international shipping, how fast they ship out does not really matter, it is all about the custom......
i've bought a pair of shoes from italy, the store shipped it next day of my purchase but it took 4 weeks after they shiped out...
i don't know why custom and post office take so long for inspection...
Anyone using an Incase Slider with a screen protector? I had the Case-Mate protector (which I liked) but the slider pushed up the edges all the way around and I had to take it off. I tried the Ghost Armor but I didn't like the gummy, tacky feel of it. Then I tried the DLO protector that comes with the Jam Jacket and the Incase Slider pushes it on the top.
Now I'm back to square one and looking for a non-fingerprint attracting, no-rainbow having, orange peel-less, screen protector.
Now I'm back to square one and looking for a non-fingerprint attracting, no-rainbow having, orange peel-less, screen protector.
Ill let my signature speak for itself. Ive used zagg and Bodyguardz and Ghost Armor definatley performs the best. much luck!
Ive used zagg and Bodyguardz and Ghost Armor definatley performs the best. much luck!
Your best choices are the Powersupport Anti Glare or the SGP anti fingerprint. These both do what your describing here.