Best $4 spent... - HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity

So we were at walmart today and as I was holding my phone i reached up to grab a toy for my son with the same hand. Phone slipped out of my hand at over 6ft and smash. There it was laying face down on some sticky tile covered concrete battery cover and case laying beside it. As I bend down to pick it up pissed off thinking i just broke my 3 day old phone I flip it over and not a single crack, scratch or blemish. Just 1 hour after installing a new bulletproof screen guard and cheap (although quite tough and has a great feel) ebay case my phone was saved. Just goes to show you dont have to spend upwards of 60$ to protect your device. I spend just over $4 and it has already paid off once...

Do you still have the link for it?

super114 said:
Do you still have the link for it?
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Bulletproof screen guard?

A pack of 6 is $1.65 on Ebay...
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jpitch2415 said:
A pack of 6 is $1.65 on Ebay...
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Don't let the price fool you. Mine fits perfect, no bubbles, no difference in touch sensitivity and got 6 for $.99.

link link, I just got the HTC Raider from Bell Canada and want a screen protector. Might get zagg

I had a white vivid and was just shy of two weeks of ownership and it falls three feet onto concrete face down. Expected it to be cracked and it was. It sucks because the insurance company only had black ones so now i have a black one.
You lucked out. I'm jealous

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link link, I just got the HTC Raider from Bell Canada and want a screen protector. Might get zagg
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jenkem110 said:
I had a white vivid and was just shy of two weeks of ownership and it falls three feet onto concrete face down. Expected it to be cracked and it was. It sucks because the insurance company only had black ones so now i have a black one.
You lucked out. I'm jealous
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That sucks to hear. I thought mine was a goner but its was in perfect shape after it fell. I ordered another pack of screen protectors and 2 more cases just to have spares. Im thinking about getting the white speck case and white moshi protector but I dont know how the protector would look on top of the black phone....

Can you pm me the link as well? I put on the otterbox screen protector and I kind of messed it up. Wouldn't hurt to try another one.

Is there a reason you are pm'ing vs posting the link?
I wouldn't mind checking it out.

Not supposed to put eBay links on here (I think.....). I'll put it up in the am if we are allowed to post them.
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Here is a pic of the thickness the case adds (which isnt very much) look at the letters on the vivid box and it will give you a better idea.
Links:
Case-http://www.ebay.com/itm/380398368138?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Screen Protectors-http://www.ebay.com/itm/350520524332?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

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Shattered Screen

Gorilla Glass my ass. Dropped the Nexus 4 today and the screen shattered. Not only that but the screen is no longer touch sensitive.
FML
Ouch man that's no good well you better get on the phone with a CSR to get a replacement.
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Daniel Dumile said:
Gorilla Glass my ass. Dropped the Nexus 4 today and the screen shattered. Not only that but the screen is no longer touch sensitive.
FML
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Pics?
Gorilla Glass can only do so much hombre. I'm sorry your phone shattered.
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Jefferyrbrown1983 said:
Ouch man that's no good well you better get on the phone with a CSR to get a replacement.
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Why would Google send him a replacement for a phone that he broke?
Daniel Dumile said:
Gorilla Glass my ass. Dropped the Nexus 4 today and the screen shattered. Not only that but the screen is no longer touch sensitive.
FML
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Gorilla glass is more durable than ordinary glass. It's a not shatter/crack resistant.
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MaxCarnage said:
Pics?
Gorilla Glass can only do so much hombre. I'm sorry your phone shattered.
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Unfortunately, the Nexus was the only camera I had.
Dude... Gorilla Glass is still glass.
It's engineered to be scratch resistant, not shatter proof.
If it makes impact with something sharp/pointed or if it makes contact in just the right spot, it will shatter. It's just physics.
If the shock can't disperse evenly or if it's absorbed entirely by the screen, it will shatter. That's what bumpers are for.
Either way, you dropped it. That's not Google's fault. They didn't sell you a defective device, they sold a device to a clumsy person.
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lwfb said:
Dude... Gorilla Glass is still glass.
It's engineered to be scratch resistant, not shatter proof.
If it makes impact with something sharp/pointed or if it makes contact in just the right spot, it will shatter. It's just physics.
If the shock can't disperse evenly or if it's absorbed entirely by the screen, it will shatter. That's what bumpers are for.
Either way, you dropped it. That's not Google's fault. They didn't sell you a defective device, they sold a device to a clumsy person.
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Not scratch proof. I had a scratch on it after the first day of light use....I have no idea how it got there.
Is there any way I can get this repaired? This is my only phone and I hate the thought that I just threw away $340.
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This is the way the warranty service works here: The warranty that we offer is valid for 12 months with the copy of the receipt and it covers only manufacturing defects, no liquid, physical or cosmetic damages, otherwise charges may apply for the repair on the unit. The process takes 5-7 business days, and the only cost that you need to cover would be shipping and handling by sending the defective unit to us and we cover the shipping back with Fedex.
michelle: If the phone is out of warranty, you can still send it in to us, we can evaluate it and check if it is repairable or not. If there’s a repair cost, we will inform you how much it is and then you decide if you want to pay or not for the repair on the unit.
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LG sent me this
You can get our repaired, but it will be a while before replacement parts are available. Lg would new the only ones that can fix it for now.
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People need to understand that scratch/shatter RESISTANT != indestructible.
A shame that you dropped it and it broke, but LG nor Google has a responsibility to fix your mishap free of charge.
Sorry to hear man. At this time with backorders and **** you could be waiting along time for a new replacement phone. I don't think parts are even out yet to fix that... That ****ing sucks man.
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I don't mind paying for a repair. Only reason I didn't have a bumper is because Google sold out of them.
The lady at LG told me to contact Google first and see if they have a repair program. Will let you all know when I can get to a phone to call them.
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I don't mind paying for a repair. Only reason I didn't have a bumper is because Google sold out of them.
The lady at LG told me to contact Google first and see if they have a repair program. Will let you all know when I can get to a phone to call them.
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Yes, same here chief. Bumper sold out, Immediately tho I bought my ass a $3 TPU case from China for the time till the bumpers come back up. You could be paying if the screen/digitizer cost like the nexus did at like 150+ just for that part! Good luck tho man.
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I did the same with my GN2
As stated above my GN2 had the same fate. Luckily Sammy had a deal here in Sweden and i got it fixed for $100 (US). Shipping included. I really hope Samsung push the development of flexible scratch resistant screens. Hopefully they will be less likely to shatter.
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The glass is also easily scratched and i have treated it like a new-born.
Dmwitz said:
As stated above my GN2 had the same fate. Luckily Sammy had a deal here in Sweden and i got it fixed for $100 (US). Shipping included. I really hope Samsung push the development of flexible scratch resistant screens. Hopefully they will be less likely to shatter.
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Flexible screen still has to be covered with glass and digitzer ....
My main question is . how much more protection does a cover gives is there a drop test ?
Second question. Dude don't you have a home insurance or anything like that ?if it broke at home you are covered . check your bank account if you're paying for it you might have an insurance on it.
And this is what I'm going to do. Get an insurance for my phone and won't even use a cover or bumper .if it breaks I'll get a new one
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This is going to be just like the nexus 7, a cheap build that breaks easy and the slightest crack will make the touch screen stop working. I dropped my nexus 7 on carpet and it cracked in a case. Not a big crack but everything stopped working and the cost to fix it was as much as buying a new one. Had to do a squaretrade scam to get my money back.
Only because the phone is 300 dollars will I be buying one. Going to buy 3 and get one squaretrade warranty so whichever one breaks first can use it.
MattSkeet said:
Second question. Dude don't you have a home insurance or anything like that ?if it broke at home you are covered . check your bank account if you're paying for it you might have an insurance on it.
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I live in an apartment bro.
That sucks, my friend's Nexus 4 cracked a few days too, lower left side of the screen is unusable. If you want to do a DIY repair, the Screen+Digitized+Frame can be found on eBay (shipped from California). Unfortunately, it's pricey ($200+). I think LG is going to charge around $160ish for a repair. Let us know what they quote you.
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This is going to be just like the nexus 7, a cheap build that breaks easy and the slightest crack will make the touch screen stop working. I dropped my nexus 7 on carpet and it cracked in a case. Not a big crack but everything stopped working and the cost to fix it was as much as buying a new one. Had to do a squaretrade scam to get my money back.
Only because the phone is 300 dollars will I be buying one. Going to buy 3 and get one squaretrade warranty so whichever one breaks first can use it.
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Lol cheap build quality just because someone cracked or broke there screen doesn't mean the quality is cheap it just means the phone was exposed to more force than it can handle
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Visa covers it. But only a signature or plat card.
Debit is a no.
If you bought a 350 dolla device with no insurance. Well, Yer kinda messed.
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iSmooth protectors buy 1 set, get 1 set free

I just received my iSmooth protectors today, the packaging is really nice and I love the cloth. I am going to install them in a bit and report back. I noticed in the package a little info card and if you post a review of the protector on Amazon and provide all the proof of review and your Amazon order number they send you another set for free with free shipping. I don't recall anyone mentioning this previously so I thought I would share the information. If you e mail them the Amazon order number, Details of the offer can be found here www.iSmooth.com/freepromo you will receive the same item you purchased or you can choose another similar product in their range. Pretty sweet deal, imo, that's 6 protectors and 2 cloths for just under $11
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I think I mentioned it before in another post, they include Thank You card with this info. Indeed a very sweet deal, and they just want your honest opinion/review to receive a second set. But as you know, if you don't like the product you will not request for a second set anyway. Btw, did you receive original screen protectors with green cover film or the new ones with a clear cover film?
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I think I mentioned it before in another post, they include Thank You card with this info. Indeed a very sweet deal, and they just want your honest opinion/review to receive a second set. But as you know, if you don't like the product you will not request for a second set anyway. Btw, did you receive original screen protectors with green cover film or the new ones with a clear cover film?
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Green. Damn I will shoot them an e mail for the newer version.
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Does it cover most of the screen?
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jacky37 said:
Does it cover most of the screen?
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It's too far from the bottom and not very wide but yeah it covers the usable portion of the screen. I will shoot them an email about the newer version.
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Looks like a great deal
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Rhiannon224 said:
It's too far from the bottom and not very wide but yeah it covers the usable portion of the screen. I will shoot them an email about the newer version.
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How do u know if u have the newer version?
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There's another thread, a review of the protector and there's pictures. You can see the cut, it's a plainly visual difference in size. Older ones have a green tint on the removable film that you peel off. Newer ones aren't green.
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I applied the newer thicker cut and I like these even better. The adhesive is very good on the new ones. You wont be disappointed
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Nellyinda803 said:
I applied the newer thicker cut and I like these even better. The adhesive is very good on the new ones. You wont be disappointed
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Thanks, I already got a reply from Paul and he's sending out a new set. I love the feel and clarity of the protector, I don't like the cut on this one, too much screen exposed. I finally got the tackiness rubbed off and it feels really nice. I pulled off the jlg protector off my mom's phone, the rainbow was really annoying her. Slapped an iSmooth on it, she's happy now.
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You gonna love new version. It's on par with Spigen stuff! The width will be similar to green tint ones, but the cutouts around home button and top of the phone are better. It sticks perfectly, crystal clear, no marks from s-pen, no rainbow effects, and very easy to wipe. Not sure if it was just my sample, I did notice some accumulation of fingerprints, but it's so easy to wipe. No different than Spigen oleophobic. The most important, it feels very smooth, not plasticky at all. This clear version is going to be their new screen protector moving forward in a week or so, as told by Paul.
Any chance u could pn me pauls email I just got the old revision of the screen protectors in the mail and I tried with the ismooth support email but got no response
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Anyone want to sell me the 2nd set they got for free?
Buy 1 and get 1 set free. Not only are you protecting your device, you are helping put an end to screen saver slavery. Its really an epidemic... thank goodness people are taking action. Thank you.
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You gonna love new version. It's on par with Spigen stuff! The width will be similar to green tint ones, but the cutouts around home button and top of the phone are better. It sticks perfectly, crystal clear, no marks from s-pen, no rainbow effects, and very easy to wipe. Not sure if it was just my sample, I did notice some accumulation of fingerprints, but it's so easy to wipe. No different than Spigen oleophobic. The most important, it feels very smooth, not plasticky at all. This clear version is going to be their new screen protector moving forward in a week or so, as told by Paul.
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Are you saying the green tint ones with the ismooth backing and case labeled new version are the old makes?
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greeneon said:
Any chance u could pn me pauls email I just got the old revision of the screen protectors in the mail and I tried with the ismooth support email but got no response
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I was using whatever support email is at http://ismooth.com/support/
I just know the guy's name is Paul since he replied back to me. Sorry guys, I probably confused a crap out of everybody with my references to "old" versus "new". I just go by how I understood it originally and what others posted in the forum (I think some of those screen protector posts were removed in favor of a new sticky thread?). Just never mind that whole new vs old stuff. I would say order it, and if everything works great and you are happy - then you are done! They give you lifetime guarantee and you will get 2nd set for free with instructions they provide inside of the shipping package. Also keep in mind, everybody has their own opinion and preference. Some like wet install, others dry. Some want tempered glass, others something else. The tricky part with screen protectors, those are not like cases where its easy to try one versus the other, and then you return whatever you like, or keep a few to change it for different occasions, etc. So, if you find one screen protector you like and happy with it - stop driving yourself crazy (i'm speaking from a personal experience) lol!!! Again, just my opinion, so take it with a grain of salt lol!!!
I just got mine are these new cut?
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borijess said:
I just got mine are these new cut?
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I just tried these and they are coming up on the left side of the phone.
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I just tried these and they are coming up on the left side of the phone.
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You mean coming off the left side of the phone? In general, not just iSmooth, if glass is not clean and/or oily from fingerprints on one side then it might have issues with sticking. Have you tried another screen protector from the pack and do you see the same problem? Make sure you wipe your screen really good. I actually buy one of those eye glass little spray bottles - its amazing how it cleans the screen and even screen protector (it works on both glass and plastic).
From the picture you posted, it looks like the original cut. Paul mentioned only something like 5% of original screens were affected by an issue of not sticking edge. If you remember, Note 2 has a glass that slopes down toward the Home button. That is where the troublesome edge could happen. If you see the second protector doing the same thing, even after you clean the screen, contract them and ask for a replacement new batch.
.... note to myself: check with iSmooth if they are hiring tech support lol!!!
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You mean coming off the left side of the phone? In general, not just iSmooth, if glass is not clean and/or oily from fingerprints on one side then it might have issues with sticking. Have you tried another screen protector from the pack and do you see the same problem? Make sure you wipe your screen really good. I actually buy one of those eye glass little spray bottles - its amazing how it cleans the screen and even screen protector (it works on both glass and plastic).
From the picture you posted, it looks like the original cut. Paul mentioned only something like 5% of original screens were affected by an issue of not sticking edge. If you remember, Note 2 has a glass that slopes down toward the Home button. That is where the troublesome edge could happen. If you see the second protector doing the same thing, even after you clean the screen, contract them and ask for a replacement new batch.
.... note to myself: check with iSmooth if they are hiring tech support lol!!!
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Emailed already they responded with they are going to send me new ones. I went through all three protectors. Same with all three not sticking on left side.
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Clarivue HD GLASS Screen Protector

Link here
$39.99 MSRP use code 'glass' for 25% off ($29.99)
Let me know what you guys think, I am pretty tempted to give it a try... oil and fingerprint resistant.
(after it's in the cart it automatically deducts the 25%)
ordered, will report back with review.
Wow, I wish I would have found this before I ordered my voyager 2, this looks nice. Update us when you get it and install it!
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hmm, im interested just because its a dry install!
I use clairvue screen protectors on all my phones, but I'd love to know how the glass ones perform. Really though, what's the advantage if a glass screen protector over the standard ones? I have no issues with the smoothness or the spen on the regular ones.
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EP2008 said:
I use clairvue screen protectors on all my phones, but I'd love to know how the glass ones perform. Really though, what's the advantage if a glass screen protector over the standard ones? I have no issues with the smoothness or the spen on the regular ones.
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I ordered the glasszone one because of the color options was the main reason but the glass ones are suppose to be way stronger, no scratches and don't show much fingerprints but really its just personal preference.
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INCREMENTAL said:
I ordered the glasszone one because of the color options was the main reason but the glass ones are suppose to be way stronger, no scratches and don't show much fingerprints but really its just personal preference.
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glasszone glass sp is not a good sp as it is not 100% clear......there will be lots of lines....
I was going to order one but the website seems to be down. Oh well.
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Any updates
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I've just ordered one now too as the 25% offer ends tomorrow. Will probably get it end of Feb as it's 10-15 days to ship to UK.
Have yet to receive the screen protector, and based off their website I believe this promo is apart of a pre-order. As soon as I receive it I will let you guys know, and include a review.
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Have yet to receive the screen protector, and based off their website I believe this promo is apart of a pre-order. As soon as I receive it I will let you guys know, and include a review.
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I'm not sure it's part of a pre-order because I checked on my order on their website and it's already changed to "shipped". Pretty fast considering I ordered it a few hours ago!
I have received the screen protector, but it might be a couple days before I post a review... just an update though.
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I have received the screen protector, but it might be a couple days before I post a review... just an update though.
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My only real question:
Does the sp go all the way to the edges or is there some gap?
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Any update on reviews? curious on this product as well.
I bought products from Clarivue for years but this last time I bought screens for the HTC DNA. I ended up selling the DNA while the screens were shipping and instead wanted to get Note 2 screens and was even willing to pay all the shipping etc.., but they also wanted me to pay a restocking fee on the DNA screens....even though they had never even been opened!!! The stupid fee along with all the shipping made it easier/cheaper to just order the Note 2 screens and throw the DNA ones away. Needless to say I will never do business with them again and I'd been loyal since my Nexus One days.
It was like 3 or 5 bucks and for a loyal customer of years they wouldn't waive it for me. I would have bought these glass protectors in a heartbeat if not for this...I almost bought them anyway... but stayed strong in the end.
Anyway I hope you guys enjoy them I'm sure they are nice screens. They make nice products but when I needed good customer service it wasn't there.
Any updates/reviews on this. Post seemed to have just stopped. Interested in getting an idea on how the Clarivue HD is working on for whoever has it. Bought the MIME, but I feel like sensitivity was affected when typing. It didn't register the keys all the time. Contacted MIME and they send to send it back for an exchange or refund. Put one of my extra iSmooth sp's back on and I'm happy for now. Just curious about the Clarivue.
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Any updates/reviews on this. Post seemed to have just stopped. Interested in getting an idea on how the Clarivue HD is working on for whoever has it. Bought the MIME, but I feel like sensitivity was affected when typing. It didn't register the keys all the time. Contacted MIME and they send to send it back for an exchange or refund. Put one of my extra iSmooth sp's back on and I'm happy for now. Just curious about the Clarivue.
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Been using mine for around a week and a half now. Seems fine. I think once or twice I might have hit a key and it didn't register but not sure that was down to the protector. Haven't noticed anything else to be honest. Works perfectly for me
simbany1 said:
Any updates/reviews on this. Post seemed to have just stopped. Interested in getting an idea on how the Clarivue HD is working on for whoever has it. Bought the MIME, but I feel like sensitivity was affected when typing. It didn't register the keys all the time. Contacted MIME and they send to send it back for an exchange or refund. Put one of my extra iSmooth sp's back on and I'm happy for now. Just curious about the Clarivue.
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I'm pretty pleased with mine - I didn't realize they included a sealed wet-wipe (supposedly anti-static and anti-dust formulated), so I ended up with dust particles after I wiped the bare surface down with a Microfiber cloth and rubbing alcohol. Since I figured I had nothing to lose - as I had an obscene number of dust particles under the glass, I decided to pry it out again and wash it using liquid hand soap and water.
Basically I ended up applying it like a Zagg protector using 99% Alcohol in a spray bottle as a liquid base to a) reduce dust particles and prevent water spots, b) shift the Clairvue into position. I ended up with a pretty decent job - there is only one tiny dust particle - small enough that it isn't visible unless you pull up a white background. There is no air bubble surrounding it and it only showed up a week after the initial application.
My friends who also purchased the same protector applied it successfully without the issues - as they were forewarned by me about the wipe, so I guess the wipe really does help in the installation.
They also included 4 plastic buttons for the home button - to make it easier to press the button down - it came in White, Black, Blue and Grey. The issue with these buttons is that they seem like they're for the S3 and not the Note. It still works but its definitely not the proper shape of the Note II button.
There may be a small loss of sensitivity (maybe 1%?) - but I'm not 100% certain as really hard to tell if its the app or the phone. S-Pen functions fine. The glass is really, really smooth compared to plastic ones - well worth the extra cost. Also resists oils very well - requires fewer wipe downs compared to the plastic ones.
I would definitely buy again - and I'm only including what I went through to apply it since I failed to install it correctly - yet it is recoverable and not all is lost. The adhesive layer is strong enough for some washing. I probably wouldn't pry it out now though as the adhesive has probably cured a little bit. I don't believe it's supposed to be reusable.

What screen protectors are people using?

Or is everybody going naked?
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phositadc said:
Or is everybody going naked?
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I ordered this one last week. It was the only one I could find that wasn't "coming soon." ATT also had a $30 front and back Zagg (dry apply?!?) in their store, which I don't understand because the back/soft touch of the the First is one of the pluses. I will take pictures of the screen protector, which will either arrive today or tomorrow and post them here. I would prefer a dry-apply screen protector, but I'll take what I can get for right now.
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...22&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+first+screen+protector
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I ordered this one last week. It was the only one I could find that wasn't "coming soon." ATT also had a $30 front and back Zagg (dry apply?!?) in their store, which I don't understand because the back/soft touch of the the First is one of the pluses. I will take pictures of the screen protector, which will either arrive today or tomorrow and post them here. I would prefer a dry-apply screen protector, but I'll take what I can get for right now.
http://www.amazon.com/ArmorSuit-Mil...22&sr=8-1&keywords=htc+first+screen+protector
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i got the zagg today and had it installed. not bad at all, I had the back installed too. its not like the sheet on the front, it has a similar feel to what the phone already feels like on the back. it is a dry install but if you have a squeegee and zagg solution I would recommend using that for smoother looking results
The one that looks orange only looks that way because of the iPhone's flash. It is quite red as the other picture shows
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Attention first time Skinomi users

Just a PSA for first time Skinomi users. When I put mine on two days ago, it looked like absolute trash and I almost ripped it off immediately. But I didn't.
Two days later and it looks great. Like magic fairies put a new one on while I was sleeping or something.
So, if you try this product, give it at least 2 days before you pass final judgement. Also, put it on at night, let it sit overnight without a case on. When you put it on, after aligning it well and squee-geeing the excess fluid off, take extra time to rub your finger along the curved edges. This will make them tack down very nicely (even though the rest will look like trash, just give it time).
Premature use of a case will most likely cause the edges to pop up. Waiting until the next morning to slap on your case is a good idea.
To clarify, this is regarding the Skinomi Tech Skin Premium HD Clear.
http://www.amazon.com/Skinomi®-Tech...010821&sr=8-1&keywords=galaxy+s7+edge+skinomi
Mind taking some pics of it? I already have mine but don't have the phone yet
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I tried that but mine was cut too long. It wouldn't line up with my camera/home button no matter how I positioned it. I'm not new to installing the or any screen protector so if wasn't too long I would've kept ir on.
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What's the best available non glass screen protector that fits the full screen and can be used with case, and does not have the rubber friction or orange peel effect, but can be delivered quick to the UK?
tandeh said:
What's the best available non glass screen protector that fits the full screen and can be used with case, and does not have the rubber friction or orange peel effect, but can be delivered quick to the UK?
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I've always liked Spigens plastic screen protectors. I had to use them on my Nexus 6 since no TGSP would work with its 2.5D edges. I have one of the Spigen's enroute with a ETA of tomorrow, so I'll let you know how it is.
Edit: It's actually arriving today! I just checked the tracking. I've been reluctant to use my S7E all week because I don't have a screen protector and already managed to get a tiny scratch despite 'babying' my phone.
how did you get early? says in stock March 11, 2016...
Some pics would be nice, wanting to get this too and put glass on top lol
so 1 question once I install skinomi skin what happens when I dip my phone in water or like splash water over it since the phone is water resistant. Does the skin come off ?
i ordered that protector and received it already but i dont have the phone yet...but did you get an email from skinomi saying they werent satisfied with the fit on the phone and changed the design up on the protector and is sending out a replacement protector for free...so i guess im gunna be getting a better fitting replacement from them...
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i ordered that protector and received it already but i dont have the phone yet...but did you get an email from skinomi saying they werent satisfied with the fit on the phone and changed the design up on the protector and is sending out a replacement protector for free...so i guess im gunna be getting a better fitting replacement from them...
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Thata cool show us some pics when you put em!
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i ordered that protector and received it already but i dont have the phone yet...but did you get an email from skinomi saying they werent satisfied with the fit on the phone and changed the design up on the protector and is sending out a replacement protector for free...so i guess im gunna be getting a better fitting replacement from them...
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Yeah I've got 3 so far for my edge, 2 for the regular s7.
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how did you get early? says in stock March 11, 2016...
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Looks like Skinomi botched the first batch with incorrect sizes and are fixing the issue. They commented on Amazon re the issue to a customer complaining that it didn't fit properly so they probably pulled the stock until its fixed.
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Looks like Skinomi botched the first batch with incorrect sizes and are fixing the issue. They commented on Amazon re the issue to a customer complaining that it didn't fit properly so they probably pulled the stock until its fixed.
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I can attest to how botched it was. The cut was for a S6E+ sized device and horrible IMO. They aren't the only company that did this, but at least theyre fixing it.
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how did you get early? says in stock March 11, 2016...
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I pre-ordered it on Feb 25th, got it on the 29th.
I was surprised.
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Looks like Skinomi botched the first batch with incorrect sizes and are fixing the issue. They commented on Amazon re the issue to a customer complaining that it didn't fit properly so they probably pulled the stock until its fixed.
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The one I'm using is from the "second batch", fits well.
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so 1 question once I install skinomi skin what happens when I dip my phone in water or like splash water over it since the phone is water resistant. Does the skin come off ?
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Splashing water seems fine, I haven't fully submerged it though.
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I can attest to how botched it was. The cut was for a S6E+ sized device and horrible IMO. They aren't the only company that did this, but at least theyre fixing it.
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They are also offering free replacements to those who purchased the first version so hit them up!
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They are also offering free replacements to those who purchased the first version so hit them up!
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I already returned it to Amazon, but a replacement just arrived in the mail. I'll probably send it back because they refunded me earlier
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I already returned it to Amazon, but a replacement just arrived in the mail. I'll probably send it back because they refunded me earlier
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I bought a supershieldz before I got the phone just to have something and could get something better. Turns out, I need nothing else. I don't even know I have a protector on it. Love that cheap old thing.
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I bought a supershieldz before I got the phone just to have something and could get something better. Turns out, I need nothing else. I don't even know I have a protector on it. Love that cheap old thing.
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I have the same one and its great! I tried the Spigen (which was okay, but then started to peel) and two wet install ones that were cut oo big. The SuperShieldz is the best one so far!
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