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Zagg iPad 2 back shield
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IMO, zagg screen and body protectors suck.
The plastic isn't smooth. It has these tiny little ripples in it, its hard to describe... You'd have to see it in person.
I recommend screen protectors from powersupportusa.com - I've used both zagg and powersupportusa screen protectors. PSUSA is definitely superior.
I definitely applied it correctly. I've applied lots of these over the years. I've gone with zagg numerous times because they tend to be the first to bring the screen protectors to market for new products. I usually buy a zagg protector and then switch to power support usa once they launch their protectors.
Let me elaborate on the problems I have with zagg. The plastic is smooth to the touch, and from a top-down view it also looks smooth. But if you hold it at the right angle you can see these tiny tiny little imperfections in the plastic. I don't know what to compare it to, its so small that most people probably don't notice it. I'm certain that i didn't receive a faulty batch or anything, as I've witnessed this with zagg screen protectors for nearly two years.
To be perfectly honest, the zagg protectors work just fine. The clarity of the protector is fine, too. However, once I switched to a protector from power support usa, the difference was very noticeable. I really wish I had pictures comparing the two.
Anyways, just my two cents.
Let me elaborate on the problems I have with zagg. The plastic is smooth to the touch, and from a top-down view it also looks smooth. But if you hold it at the right angle you can see these tiny tiny little imperfections in the plastic. I don't know what to compare it to, its so small that most people probably don't notice it. I'm certain that i didn't receive a faulty batch or anything, as I've witnessed this with zagg screen protectors for nearly two years.
To be perfectly honest, the zagg protectors work just fine. The clarity of the protector is fine, too. However, once I switched to a protector from power support usa, the difference was very noticeable. I really wish I had pictures comparing the two.
Anyways, just my two cents.
I definitely applied it correctly. I've applied lots of these over the years. I've gone with zagg numerous times because they tend to be the first to bring the screen protectors to market for new products. I usually buy a zagg protector and then switch to power support usa once they launch their protectors.
Let me elaborate on the problems I have with zagg. The plastic is smooth to the touch, and from a top-down view it also looks smooth. But if you hold it at the right angle you can see these tiny tiny little imperfections in the plastic. I don't know what to compare it to, its so small that most people probably don't notice it. I'm certain that i didn't receive a faulty batch or anything, as I've witnessed this with zagg screen protectors for nearly two years.
To be perfectly honest, the zagg protectors work just fine. The clarity of the protector is fine, too. However, once I switched to a protector from power support usa, the difference was very noticeable. I really wish I had pictures comparing the two.
Anyways, just my two cents.
Zagg protective film has a reflective quality similar to a new/cheap paint job on a car
but like he said, you only notice it when holding the device at an extreme angle in a reflection. when in use it doesn't look any different than the ipad itself (though for the back it'd be glossy instead of matte)
It does have a slightly rubbery feel which is why many people don't like using it on the front screen. they like having less friction from the glass or from a harder plastic screen protector.
The benefit to zagg products (and other companies that use a similar material) is that they are very durable. many things that would scratch your screen will scratch the shield to a small extent (more similar to a dent) which it will recover from and you won't notice it. however the harder plastic shields will simply get scratched themselves instead of your ipad screen so you'll have to replace them (zagg's come with a lifetime warranty so if it ever gets scratched they'll replace it for free, even if it was your fault)
zagg also announced they've fixed the alignment issues with the ipad 2 and the new stock should be out in about a week.
I was looking at that on their website. I don't understand why it wouldn't fit perfectly to the edges of the pad (1). Why purposely make it short?
Not sure what you mean. I don't see where it is short. Are you just talking about what the picture shows? Mine fit very well.
ya, in the picture it doesn't look like it fits to the very edge of the rounded back of the ipad. (It makes sense to not go over the sides)
It may have been a tiny bit short, but not much. It fit and looked real nice. And because of the rounded back it still fully protected it when you set it down, which is what I wanted.
Zagg protective film has a reflective quality similar to a new/cheap paint job on a car
but like he said, you only notice it when holding the device at an extreme angle in a reflection. when in use it doesn't look any different than the ipad itself (though for the back it'd be glossy instead of matte)
It does have a slightly rubbery feel which is why many people don't like using it on the front screen. they like having less friction from the glass or from a harder plastic screen protector.
The benefit to zagg products (and other companies that use a similar material) is that they are very durable. many things that would scratch your screen will scratch the shield to a small extent (more similar to a dent) which it will recover from and you won't notice it. however the harder plastic shields will simply get scratched themselves instead of your ipad screen so you'll have to replace them (zagg's come with a lifetime warranty so if it ever gets scratched they'll replace it for free, even if it was your fault)
zagg also announced they've fixed the alignment issues with the ipad 2 and the new stock should be out in about a week.
Thanks for posting this. This is exactly what I'm talking about!
I don't mind the orange skin effect on the back of my iPad but for the screen I use Radtech screen protectors.
I stopped using Zagg a couple of years ago. I get Best Skins Ever now. Cheaper and they've fit well and applied easily to everything I've used them on. Both start to look a bit tatty round the edges after awhile but at least BSE is cheaper to replace.
I stopped using Zagg a couple of years ago. I get Best Skins Ever now. Cheaper and they've fit well and applied easily to everything I've used them on. Both start to look a bit tatty round the edges after awhile but at least BSE is cheaper to replace.
The ipad1 back zagg shields felt great, you just needed to apply them correctly. They felt and looked very smooth when I did it. Don't know where you're getting these tiny ripples, did you let it sit out for a full 24 hours first before using the device? I was so pleased that I bought 3 more zagg shields from there site.
I just ordered a diff brand off eBay yesterday for 19 dollars free shipping. I posted in the thread similar to this one last night.
This one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ee-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1#ht_3962wt_970
This one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...ee-All-Categories&_fvi=1&_rdc=1#ht_3962wt_970
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That's the point. When applied to the back it's grippy. Perfect for not dropping the slick iPad. I would never put it on the screen but for the body zagg is great.
I have always used BSE - Bestskinsever. Zagg and BodyGuardz and a lot of the others aren't usually cut as well and cost more. The BSE doesn't have the orange peel effect. A little grip which is good but really quite smooth. I have a pic from putting it on my old iPad which I sold that I will track down and post a little later. Just got the one for my new iPad and will put that on tonight. Can post pics of that after it is done.
Go BSE and you will be quite happy.
Go BSE and you will be quite happy.
I've been happy with Zagg in the past, but I thought I'd try BSE this time around. It shipped today..... so it'll get here very soon and ready for installation as soon as the iPad arrives.
Well cause the zagg front only at best buy is 30 by itself plus tax. I got the back cover for 19 shipped.
So true. Thanks for posting a good picture for all to see.Thanks for posting this. This is exactly what I'm talking about!
With all due modesty I'm very skilled at applying decals, stickers, screen protectors, and the like. The only point being none of these are truly as good as they could be. I've tried nearly every brand available and finally decided to just relax and enjoy my devices uncovered.