See subject line. It's probably asking rather a lot, but maybe some sort of screen protector with a coating similar to the anti-reflective coating on a lens would help? (Although I guess that would probably be very susceptible to scratches).
In a word? No.
Applying a reflective layer will reduce the screen brightness. There are reflective screen-protectors available FWIW.
Syphon Filter said:
In a word? No.
Applying a reflective layer will reduce the screen brightness. There are reflective screen-protectors available FWIW.
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I was talking about an anti-reflective layer. In the case of coatings on lenses, such a thing actually increases the amount of light passing through the lens, although, as I said, such a thing may be a bit ambitious for a screen protector. If there are such things as anti-reflective screen protectors, can someone post a link or two and preferably a review or two as well?
D'uh, I didn't read that properly.
There are anti-glare scree protectors available which have a "matte" finish.
Syphon Filter said:
D'uh, I didn't read that properly.
There are anti-glare scree protectors available which have a "matte" finish.
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Okay. Like what? And what effect do they have on the brightness and legibility of the screen?
matte protectors add a fine sparkly look that you get from resistive screens.
the excellent contrast you see is because of the shiny screen -- it does not scatter light on itself like matte screens.
denizenx said:
matte protectors add a fine sparkly look that you get from resistive screens.
the excellent contrast you see is because of the shiny screen -- it does not scatter light on itself like matte screens.
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Shasarak said:
Okay. Like what? And what effect do they have on the brightness and legibility of the screen?
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As above really, glossy screens make colours look richer because they attain better contrast ratios. A matte finish screen protector will give your screen a slightly more washed out look.
I decided to try out one of these, seeing as they're fairly cheap.
Shasarak said:
I decided to try out one of these, seeing as they're fairly cheap.
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Cool, report back when you get it.
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Anybody ever try this?
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/screen-protectors/sku6280704.html#fbid=rkaXUfy0tjG
I haven't tried it but it sounds very interesting. Be very careful when you choose a screen protector. I have had a Copter screen protector on my Note 2 now for 2 days and it looks like a dartboard. It's to soft for the. S-Pen stylus. Even before the damage caused by the S-Pen reading small text was impossible due to the structure of the plastic film. $20 down the drain.
Interesting find. I have moshi palm guard for my 17" mbp since day one and it's held up very well against my watch and tungsten bracelet.
interesting for sure.... I am waiting for Spigen to release there glass cover for the SN2. I am happy with there lines of things. I picked up the Valentinus however a bit leery since my cards and all touch the screen.
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Anybody ever try this?
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/screen-protectors/sku6280704.html#fbid=rkaXUfy0tjG
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I tried it with my Note 1, and didn't like it at all. Although it did protect the screen and was definitely reusable, I always saw it and found it obscured the screen too much for me.
If you like the "anti-glare" versions of other screen protectors you will like it. There is only adhesive on the outer rim so it is impossible to get a bubble on the actual display. However like other anti-glare protectors it will reduce visibility.If you are used to the crystal clear protectors I would not recommend it.
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If you like the "anti-glare" versions of other screen protectors you will like it. There is only adhesive on the outer rim so it is impossible to get a bubble on the actual display. However like other anti-glare protectors it will reduce visibility.If you are used to the crystal clear protectors I would not recommend it.
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I was wondering how it adhered to the screen, thanks for the info.
I really like going without a screen protector but I am thinking that it will add strength to the screen in case it drops or bends(sit on it)
Spigen said they aren't making it due to the curved glass.
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I was wondering how it adhered to the screen, thanks for the info.
I really like going without a screen protector but I am thinking that it will add strength to the screen in case it drops or bends(sit on it)
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I don't think it will give it any more strength. The protector itself is not that rigid.
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I scratched the shatter proof screen protector (badly, i hit the screen with the tip of a USB cable and it made a really deep scratch)
I'm kind of obsessive with the phone's screen so I'm planning to remove the shatter proof protector from my Xperia T and place a new one but I'm not sure about wich one is better
Clear protectors promise high transparency but matte ones promise anti dust + anti finger prints
It would be nice to get rid easier from dust and finger prints, but I'm not sure about how will the image be afected. Does anyone know if matte protectors mess with the image in any way? Wich one would you recommend?
Thanks for taking time to read my question, I hope you can help me
Also, I've read that the Xperia Z and some new models come with the Sony logo printed on the screen protector instead of the glass, are the new models of Xperia T like that, too?
Get the clear. Matte will not only noticeably reduce screen quality, but'll also mess with your eyes and mind >.<
I'd recommend a matte screenprotector. I had a clear one, but after a while there started to show some scratches. After bought a matte one, I noticed that the image on the screen wasn't affected that much. Also, your finger slides more easily over the screen when using a matte one, so I recommend a matte screen protector!
After I was getting more and more annoyed by constant screen polishing, and also the occasional rainbow spots left from skin lipid, this morning I removed the glossy screen protector to apply a matt type.
After I switched the phone back on I got a mild shock. The amount of degradation in sharpness and vividness was surprising. My mobile's screen pixel density is 342 ppi, so, quite good. With the matt plastic it's like putting the bottom of my water bottle as a lens protector for a Zeiss camera lens.
I feel what would really be needed is something in between, with a silky smooth, semi-gloss surface.
I've got this one : http://www.disagu.fr/golebo-semi-matt-protection-d-ecran-pour-sony-xperia-tx.html
very good product.
i like the matte one.. its comfortable in my hand,. and my finger like dancing on the screen....
its not too affect color quality...
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After I was getting more and more annoyed by constant screen polishing, and also the occasional rainbow spots left from skin lipid, this morning I removed the glossy screen protector to apply a matt type.
After I switched the phone back on I got a mild shock. The amount of degradation in sharpness and vividness was surprising. My mobile's screen pixel density is 342 ppi, so, quite good. With the matt plastic it's like putting the bottom of my water bottle as a lens protector for a Zeiss camera lens.
I feel what would really be needed is something in between, with a silky smooth, semi-gloss surface.
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Yep I've tried both types on various devices and I wish there was something which had the best of both worlds...
But for now I guess it's:
Glossy - best image quality but get dirty
Matte - clean & smooth but degradation of image sharpness & colour
On my tablet I use glossy and my phone I use matte
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matte is perfect on my TX but negligible image sharpness quality. But glassy is not preferable
ive tried both,but now.. not using it anymore, its more beautiful without those screen protectors.:victory:
I'll be getting one of these in a few days time and wanted to know if it ships with a screen protector and if it does, is it usable. 1st gen shipped with one but had this big whitish moto g logo that ruined everything. As this mobile is quite new failed to find too many options. There is the usual GadgetShield but just wanted to know if the stock (if it has) can be used for a few months.
Any help would be appreciated.
The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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its fine for me. thanks a lot
Anybody found a good quality matte screen guard? Is gadgetshieldz matte or glossy, any idea?
Thanks
I haz me a chineZe glass on my Nexus5 and Im getting the misses a MotoG2 and a Glass screen protector for her also..
Mine didn't came with a screen protector. I got it from London. Had to buy a couple on Amazon, turns out the Matte ones are the best choice for me. Doesn't require much cleaning and are like the glossy ones.
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The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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The little white tab actually peels off, lift the protector up a bit and use your nail to get the tab off and stick back the protector.
I just ordered an Ultimate shield protector though off ebay, hope it's good.
Is there any need for a screen protector at all? Isn't gorilla glass hard enough?
Rochambeau said:
Is there any need for a screen protector at all? Isn't gorilla glass hard enough?
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I bought a few to keep my screen "clean"
Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
I got my moto g yesterday, I still have the initial plastic layer on my screen.. So do I need a screen protector? Because colors like blue, orange seem a bit dull..
i put on it a glass screen protector (casebase) and i notice that if i put the phone on a table and i try to use the touch sometimes it doesn't work on the edges...for example it's hard to write the Q or the P with the keyboard
if I keep it in hand it works better, but not as good as it was without the glass protector or with the classical screen protector made of plastic
same here
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i put on it a glass screen protector (casebase) and i notice that if i put the phone on a table and i try to use the touch sometimes it doesn't work on the edges...for example it's hard to write the Q or the P with the keyboard
if I keep it in hand it works better, but not as good as it was without the glass protector or with the classical screen protector made of plastic
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dude same problem here, exactly same, after applying tempered glass screen protector .....bro plz inform me if you find any solution plz plz
the solution is use the phone with 2 hands or with voice command
I put a mr. Shield screen protector on my wifes moto g2. It was super easy to apply, looks absolutely perfect. They are super cheap on amazon. Not tempered glass tho. They were 6 bucks shipped for a pack of 5. I highly recommend them.
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Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
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Bought matte screen protector from following link
http://www.ebay.in/itm/Matte-Screen...?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item1c47945485
Its nice and cheap.
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The bottom left corner is white, but it's quite good in my opinion, due to it's matte surface the screen looks a bit grainy, but it's good enough until there are other screen protectors available.
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You can remove this white corner tape cover.
It's not matte, but I do have this brand, and it's pretty good. Cheap, too. I've used them plenty of times before, and I've always been pretty happy with this company.
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Can anybody give me link of good matte screen protector.
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i use scranwrap. its cheap and works and can be replaced in bulk
When I first got my new LG G R I thought that the screen had a plastic coating on it since it was quite dull as you would see if using an antiglare screen protector on your phone. Tried to remove the film but there was nothing there. So I guess the permanent screen is antiglare?
Odd choice. While I guess this makes sense for broad daylight, it takes away some of the visual beauty of the screen. As far as I know, no other smartwatch has gone this root. Am I missing something here? There doesn't seem to be a plastic film on the screen as far as I can tell. So the plastic OLED screen itself is exposed with no protective glass at all? For this price I find that really surprising. Seems like this could get easily scratched and finger oils smudge it badly.
Thanks.
P.S., Obviously a tempered glass screen protector would solve this problem on a number of levels.
The dull sort of antiglare effect is noticable mostly in bright sunlight. Indoors the screen seems nice and bright although I still think I'll be getting a tempered glass screen protector.
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I still think I'll be getting a tempered glass screen protector.
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Have you found any tempered glass for LGR ? I have been searching on eBay but haven't found any
fredriks said:
Have you found any tempered glass for LGR ? I have been searching on eBay but haven't found any
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Sadly no. In the meantime I just ordered this one which looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH6CQPQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Sadly no. In the meantime I just ordered this one which looks good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NH6CQPQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Is this plastic ? I ordered a plastic one on eBay in my waiting for a tempered glass
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Am I missing something here? There doesn't seem to be a plastic film on the screen as far as I can tell. So the plastic OLED screen itself is exposed with no protective glass at all?
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There is no anti-glare "film" .. it is just low-glare material.
What you see and touch is not the OLED film .. that one is very very VERY thin and it's placed on a substrate made out of Plastic (SUB-strate means under). What you see and touch it's a material (hard plastic or glass, I have no idea) that is fused with the OLED (using some gel bond material, similar with the one used in cell phones displays).
More than that, the OLED itself has very very low reflectance (a great characteristic of OLED as a technology) => the great low-glare effect.
Good post. Thanks. Im getting screen protector which should make the screen appear a little more vibrant.
The Force appears to have a better screen in it than the Z. I have both devices in my possession and have noticed a difference when you tilt the screens. On the standard Z, the further you get away from center the more washed out the colors get and at extreme angles the colors almost invert. You can take the Z Force screen all the way to the very edge to where you can't even see the screen anymore and the colors never fade away or change at all. I don't know if it's a totally different LCD of if they have bonded the plastic screen to the LCD in some new way, but the viewing angles are awesome on the Force. Just an observation.
I totally would have expected the opposite, other shatterproof displays in the past have been crap. Need to go check them out now.
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I totally would have expected the opposite, other shatterproof displays in the past have been crap. Need to go check them out now.
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This is exactly what I thought too. I was so confused I had to keep checking the phones to make sure I didn't have them in the wrong hands. I couldn't believe it. The damn plastic shatterproof screen is beating out the glass piece. This might be the future for all phones.
I put a glass screen protector over my Force screen so I have the best of both worlds. For those who don't know the shattershield screens dent very easily so be careful.
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This is exactly what I thought too. I was so confused I had to keep checking the phones to make sure I didn't have them in the wrong hands. I couldn't believe it. The damn plastic shatterproof screen is beating out the glass piece. This might be the future for all phones.
I put a glass screen protector over my Force screen so I have the best of both worlds. For those who don't know the shattershield screens dent very easily so be careful.
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Did you have the tempered glass protector on your Force while doing this comparison?
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Did you have the tempered glass protector on your Force while doing this comparison?
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No both phones were fresh out of the box. The shattershield phones come with a preinstalled plastic screen protector (which sucks) and it was on as well and nothing on top of it. Just came out of the box.
I was going to take that plastic protector off before I put the glass down but opted not to. Doesn't seem to have affected visual clarity.
Don't they say the force's screen is better?
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Don't they say the force's screen is better?
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Who's they? And what do you mean by better?
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I was going to take that plastic protector off before I put the glass down but opted not to. Doesn't seem to have affected visual clarity.
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The top layer of the shatter shield is plastic...and removable?
I had my phone for 7 days and there are some noticeable (albeit light) scratches. Annoying since I've babied it. I installed a screen protector yesterday on it.
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The top layer of the shatter shield is plastic...and removable?
I had my phone for 7 days and there are some noticeable (albeit light) scratches. Annoying since I've babied it. I installed a screen protector yesterday on it.
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It's just a plastic screen protector that peels off.
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It's just a plastic screen protector that peels off.
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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If the phone is anything like the droid turbo 2, there is a factory plastic screen protector installed that can be removed. Since I didn't touch my phone until my glass screen protector arrived, I put my glass protector right over the top of everything and it looks great.
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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in essence, yeah you did. The top layer of the shattershield screen is plastic and acts like what most people would consider a screen protector....
for past phones you could buy replacement top layers from Motorola...im not sure if they are on sale for our phones yet...
I'm in the market for a tempered glass screen protector as well. Glass just feels better to me. So I can remove the plastic cover and put the tempered glass instead?
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I'm in the market for a tempered glass screen protector as well. Glass just feels better to me. So I can remove the plastic cover and put the tempered glass instead?
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I would not recommend removing the plastic layer as this is part of the shattershield and would imagine using the phone without it would void the warranty of the screen even with sing an aftermarket protector. I have not read documentation to back this up but it would be worth looking inot since the screen is guaranteed not to shatter for four years, it would be a shame to void the warranty so early into the warranty period.
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I would not recommend removing the plastic layer as this is part of the shattershield and would imagine using the phone without it would void the warranty of the screen even with sing an aftermarket protector. I have not read documentation to back this up but it would be worth looking inot since the screen is guaranteed not to shatter for four years, it would be a shame to void the warranty so early into the warranty period.
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It's a removable plastic screen protector. Moto sells replacements.
The only issue I have with the Z Force screen (and it really is a non issue) is that it has an odd discoloration when looking at it with polarized sunglasses. The colors are.... I dunno.. Odd....
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You're not talking about the one that has white text that says "SIM/SD Card Tray" or what the buttons are right?
So I did I just put a screen protector on a screen protector? I mean, I'm OCD but that might have been excessive...
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How does the screen protector over the screen protector look? It seems that would really be overkill and mess up the texting.
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How does the screen protector over the screen protector look? It seems that would really be overkill and mess up the texting.
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I'm glad I did it. The stock screen protector is incredibly soft. Yes it is replaceable but they are pricey.
The screen protector I chose has a matte look to it and gives the screen a little bit more tactile feel. I like it. It's not as distorted as as you'd think.
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I'm glad I did it. The stock screen protector is incredibly soft. Yes it is replaceable but they are pricey.
The screen protector I chose has a matte look to it and gives the screen a little bit more tactile feel. I like it. It's not as distorted as as you'd think.
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Could you give a link to the one you got?
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Could you give a link to the one you got?
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I hate putting on screen protectors. It usually comes out crooked or there is dirt under it. This one is very forgiving. Got it on my first try and the dirt was gone by the second day.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01H1A2Q9O/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1