Today we’re looking at the GHOST GLASS screen protector by MIMEusa.
This is a premium tempered glass screen protector and I literally just rub the screen sometimes because it's so smooth and clear.
Click here to see a video slideshow of Ghost glass and an overview of installation
Main advantage: real protection, responsive to finger and s-pen, easy install, smooth, clear, and priced very well
Main concern: NONE.
Unique features: hardness comparable to steel
Screen protectors are one of those necessary evils that we fight ourselves on with every phone purchase. We research and drool over the latest super phone with Gorilla Glass 2 screens and beautiful exteriors made of aluminum, ceramic, etc. We'll watch videos leading up to a phone's release that show people attacking the screen with keys, knives, nails, and more all without a scratch. Then after all that we purchase the phone and immediately buy cases, screen protectors, sleeves, holsters, everything we can possibly find to cover up the features we obsessed over and made us purchase the phone in the first place. It's an internal struggle that will go on and on until the first phone made completely out of unobtanium coated diamond is released. Since it's inevitable that we'll go through this, why not make the best of it?
I hadn't heard of MIMEusa before researching this article. They do one thing extremely well out of their New York City location. Mime is a team of engineers from two “major research universities” that are trying (read: succeeding) at creating the highest quality screen protector that I've seen to date. The GHOST GLASS is fingerprint resistant, has a technical hardness equal to steel, and a crystal clear and smooth surface that feels better than the Galaxy Note 2's stock screen. You heard correctly, this is an improvement over the screen that has shipped with over 10 million phones to date.
After install (which you can see more about in the video slideshow) the glass looks and feels like a ¼ inch thin sheet of ice has formed over your screen. The anti chip curved edges and perfectly measured button cutout complete the feeling of a really personalized experience. A lot of companies try to rush to market. You can tell when a screen protector is sloppily engineered to be close enough, this isn't that product. In fact, this couldn't be more perfectly measured for the Note 2. The edges extend just enough to cover but not interfere with any kind of case of bumper that might attach to the edge closely. The aforementioned button cutout doesn't leave a millimeter of space more than it needs. As odd as it sounds (and sometimes looks) I'll find myself just running my fingers along the screen while reading or staring off into space. It's that smooth.
The real reason that we buy a glass screen protector is the protection. If all goes well, during a naked drop with impact enough to break your screen, the protector should shatter and spare the screen. I don't have the resources to fully test this theory, but it seems plausible enough. A 1565 BHN / 9H Hardness rating are a bunch of numbers that show that MIME knows more than enough to make a great screen protector that I easily trust my own personal phone to everyday. 9H is one below the tops of 10H, this is the hardest glass screen protector I've seen on offer. All the protection comes without sacrifice too. No orange peel or rainbow effects, no touch screen dulling, not a single deterring factor. It's very affordable too under $30. MIME is making a strong attempt to win you over and it worked on me. I'll buy their protectors as long as our phones need them.
Until the inevitable day that Google or Apple turns cellphones into floating magnetic halos that project everything into our own personal conversation domes.
Thank you again to MIME for supplying their product for review.
Alternatives: Spigen Steinheil (4H hardness), Xgear Voyager 2 (8H hardness), Seidio Vitreo (9H hardness)
How much: $27.99 with free U.S. Shipping from mimeusa.com
Click here and scroll through the review to get the links to buy the product if you'd like
Is it worth buying: To top everything off, MIME has a Lifetime replacement program that allows you to get a new screen cover for 40% off if you ever find a way to break it. If you're ready to purchase, they are offering free shipping within the US with the code: 12238 at checkout. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE.
ENJOY YOUR GADGETS!
Why aren't you doing real video clips?
So, my comment about MIME. Considering we had a very long thread/discussion about their temp glass protectors with 20 pages and 190 replies and a lot of complains, I assume this is their new redesigned 2nd gen protector. What MIME failed to realize in their original design was that Note 2 screen is curved toward the edges, and because we are talking about 9H hard tempered glass rather than flexible PET film - it will NOT stick to the edges/corners and people had bubbles that didn't go away for weeks. And I remember people mentioning their return policy wasn't great either. Not sure if that has changed (regarding return policy), but they went ahead redesigning their screen protector back in early May, and now from these pictures I see its has a lot more margin from the edges of the display. That's the only right way to do it, following footsteps of Seidio VITREO for Note 2 (my person weapon of choice ). It's a challenge to make tempered glass for Note 2, and even Spigen hang their towel on it.
My question to snapz/Phil, please let us know when all the bubbles going to disappear and how does it stick to edges? I recently talk to someone in another forum who mentioned about still having problems with edges not sticking in a few places.
Mine personally went away within 3 days. I followed the directions carefully and I was very careful. I've used it with numerous cases and it worked great for a couple months of daily use before I had to remove it to test another screen protector.
All communication that I've personally had with Mime was great. Quick responses and clear dialogues back and forth. I can only speak to my own personal experiences through testing. I'm sure that if anyone had an issue and they attempted to calmly and professionally contact Mime and explain themselves clearly they would see a good response.
If you're one of the people who bought a Mime screen protector and didn't receive an acceptable response when you tried to contact them about an issue, then please share your experience here and I will personally talk to my contact and try to get an answer as to what happened.
I've been in contact with engineers, project managers, and CEOs in the past and most companies are very open to real clear honest input.
Regarding the style of video that I post. I can more easily control the quality of the images captured through photo rather than video. Perhaps in the future I'll change to live video, but for now I'm happy with the style I've chosen. I can get closer and use lighting to try to clearly illustrate everything I think you might want to see as a consumer.
I just ordered mine, can't wait to receive it & slap it on my phone, have heard nothing but good things about it, can't complain with the decent price though
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I just purchased at 14usd glass screen from hk for half cheaper the price compared to 28usd. Hopefully will be as good
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snapz54 said:
GHOST GLASS is fingerprint resistant, has a technical hardness equal to steel, and a crystal clear and smooth surface that feels better than the Galaxy Note 2's stock screen. You heard correctly, this is an improvement over the screen that has shipped with over 10 million phones to date.
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This is a personal opinion and shouldn't be in a non-biased review. And I don't see how any glass product could have a hardness equal to steel.
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LittleRedDot said:
This is a personal opinion and shouldn't be in a non-biased review. And I don't see how any glass product could have a hardness equal to steel.
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My reviews reflect my personal feelings as a consumer after a thorough evaluation. I always do everything that I can to explore all angles and show the whole picture. That doesn't mean that I won't speak truth to you. I'm not a robot, I'm a person who owns and enjoys a Note 2 just like you. You will see my own opinions and ideas peppered throughout. If you don't appreciate my specific point of view than my reviews won't be for you unfortunately.
I'm not questioning any of that, but you clearly stated that this sp is an improvement over an naked screen you didn't say "I think" or "to me it feels", you stated it as a fact. If you want to voice your personal opinions the tell is they are your opinions, but refrain from certainties.
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Got mine in today
I tried to upload pics of the package contents & the protector itself, but the stupid app's acting up & not letting me
Aside from that I installed the protector & am loving it, it's really smooth & has awesome screen clarity, it adheres to the screen really well on its own & was really easy to install. I don't have much experience with glass screen protectors as this is my first, but I highly recommend it to all of you, if you guys have any questions regarding the protector, feel free to ask me, I'll answer & help out with as much as I can
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legionxx said:
I just purchased at 14usd glass screen from hk for half cheaper the price compared to 28usd. Hopefully will be as good
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Mind posting a link for this $14 glass screen protector?
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If u search in ebay for "note 2 glass screen protector", youll find even some as low as $10 from either China or HK..free shipping
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it is identical to this one that I bought in china. I thought she was good though to bubble around the screen protector. Now it was my Xgear voyager 2, our VERY top, much better. I recommend you guys to buy this Xgear to invest there. Which by the way they hit the china and resell. It is identical to mine that I had before ... follow the link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261207213994?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I just ordered the ghost glass. This will be my first tempered glass. Hopefully, I won't have any regrets. =)
KingP1n said:
If u search in ebay for "note 2 glass screen protector", youll find even some as low as $10 from either China or HK..free shipping
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not all cheap screen protector works with the s-pen. I orderd the iSmooth protector because it was praised by everyone and they said that the s-pen worked perfect with it.
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I just ordered the ghost glass. This will be my first tempered glass. Hopefully, I won't have any regrets. =)
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Trust me, I had my doubts as well, but ever since putting the ghost glass on my phone, I love how smooth the screen is now, & the crystal clear clarity, you won't regret it :thumbup:
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not all cheap screen protector works with the s-pen. I orderd the iSmooth protector because it was praised by everyone and they said that the s-pen worked perfect with it.
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Are you saying that cheap screen protectors don't work with the spen? I just used my spen through a piece of cardboard so I don't see how a plastic film wouldn't work.
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Are you saying that cheap screen protectors don't work with the spen? I just used my spen through a piece of cardboard so I don't see how a plastic film wouldn't work.
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I think more people have issue with some screen protectors that don't allow the s-pen to glide across the screen during use. It will register the pen's contact because it works through magnet I believe, just isn't pleasant or easy to work with. Some matte screen protectors or those with anti fingerprint coatings can cause the pen to "stick" a bit at times from some posts that I've read.
Then just say that instead of saying that the spen won't work with cheap screen protectors. All it takes is 1 misleading post and you'll have 50 people out there swearing the the spen won't work with this sp or that sp.
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Then just say that instead of saying that the spen won't work with cheap screen protectors. All it takes is 1 misleading post and you'll have 50 people out there swearing the the spen won't work with this sp or that sp.
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It gets better.
Related
I've always been one to use screen protectors on my displays, even on gorilla glass. With the nexus 7 using an unconfirmed type of corning glass (ie it might not be gorilla glass and instead just have a scratch resistant coating), i figured to go shopping.
XO skins is the company I've been buying from recently. It is very easy to find coupons that will work online. They work really well, although they can feel a bit rubbery. They do NOT have the orange peel texture companies like zagg are known for. Since it is a wet installation, it is sometimes possible to see "rainbow streaks" under the screen over a white background. If you run into this problem, shoot them an email and they'll send you a replacement. Customer service is excellent.
http://xoskins.com/laptops-tablet-r...in-protectors/google-nexus-7-screen-protector
This next one i haven't tried, but it differs from the above protector in that it is a static cling installation. This would probably be good for those who are against wet installations, or fans screen protectors from companies such as steinheil. This one is anti-glare though, so it is likely that it has a matte-textured or cloudy display.
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wir...ic&utm_term=846237020875&utm_campaign=froogle
We should be seeing more in the next few weeks. If you find one, post it
until then, cheers
I'll definitely be going with the Skinomi: I've done both Skinomi and ZAGG, and ZAGG is just too sticky for my taste. IMO, my fingers just glide over the screen much easier with a Skinomi protector.
I've always gone with xoskins and their customer service is AMAZING. No joke, if you feel unsatisfied with your screen protector, just email them and they'll most likely send you a new one. I got one for my Galaxy Nexus though one thing about these types of screen protectors is that dents and marks got onto them pretty easily. Even so, I'll still be getting an xoskin for my Nexus 7 (assuming I get one soon).
I always use SGP Steinhall
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I always use SGP Steinhall
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+1 SGP for screen protectors & skinomi for silver carbon fiber kit
SGPs are great but expensive. I've bought 5$ screen protectors from Frys that have the same quality as my SGPs. Skinomi intends to scratch very easily and it doesn't self heal. Never had experience with XO skins though and I'm not a big fan of water based once anymore since they seem to dent and scratch easily X_x..
I am not a fan of protectors. I don't use one on my Sony EReader (soft screen) or my Motorola phone (Gorilla).
Both have cases, and are scratch-free after a couple of years use.
That works better for me.
Here's what SGP CS wrote back to me when I asked if they plan to make a SP for the Nexus 7
Thank you for contacting Spigen.com Customer Service Department.
Hi, my name is Diana from Spigen.com.
Thank you for your interest in our products! As of now, we don’t have any definite plans to make screen protectors for the Asus Nexus 7 Tablet. However, if there is increased interest from our customers, we may change our production plans in the future. Please check our website for any updates time to time.
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us again.
Thank you.
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Funny thing is that they usually reply with that for most new products if I'm not mistaken.
I'm hoping Clarivue will make a Nexus 7 protector soon. I've always like them, but I'm an acrylic protector kind of person. Just never cared for the "rubbery" feel. I'll put up with the very occasional minor scratch that you can't even see when the screen's on in exchange for a feel that's identical to the screen itself.
i am looking for full body screen protector as iphone
hope sgp makes one soon
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There is a local mall booth that installs/sells protectors for a decent price, I always like having them do it because guaranteed no bubbles, no shipping time, and $5 replacements for life. I just hope they carry tablet protectors.
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Hoping the GreatShield's are available for this. Used it on my A100 and great results.
I am really hoping for a SGP Matte screen protector. Always seems the best for reading.
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Ghost Armor asap, I've had it on every device since my HTC hd2 and it works great for me. Stock gorilla glass (I know the n7 doesn't have it but my wife's Lumia does) seems to get greasy to easily. With my s2 if I get a little dirty I just rub on my pants
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I normally just use cheap ones of ebay on my phones which work well enough however my father got a samusung 10.1 and I think because of the size the static as you pull off the second layer just sucked any surrounding particles to the skin.
I bought one from bestskinsever which is a wet application one and it worked very well and was decently priced so I'm planning to get one from them for the Nexus and my new HTC One XL.
I sent a query on their site and got an initial automated reply, the more queries they got for the Nexus the quicker they will start making them.
I used to use typical screen protectors, but I feel they are easier to get bubbles and dust stuck under them and are much less forgiving for mistakes. This is an even bigger problem with larger screens.
I now only use wet application screen protectors, such as InvisibleShield (too expensive), BestSkinsEver, and Prestige / XtremeGuard. There are much easier to apply after practicing on other devices, much more forgiving as if you don't align right, you can easily remove as it's still wet and just spray more of the solution on (water + drop of dish detergent). The secret is to make sure it's always wet when applying and then once it's on, squeegee..if it's not on yet, keep it wet. They do have a bit of texture, but I don't mind it.
I ordered XtremeGuard from ebay for $9 shipped.. much cheaper than the alternatives right now and it ships quick from Utah. I also ordered a folio style case specifically for the Nexus 7 from ebay (shipped from Hong Kong) .. i made sure it was specific because others are selling Kindle Fire cases, but this one has specific slots for speaker and other inputs and is under $10.
Also to the person wanting full body skin...it doesn't make sense to cover the soft back of the Nexus 7 with something like InvisibleShield.
Edit: Links if it's alright:
Screen Protector http://www.ebay.com/itm/32093942421...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_3744wt_1396
Folio Case (looked for the one that said they'll ship quicker) http://www.ebay.com/itm/25109965030...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_6110wt_1396
Yeah, I wouldn't go with anything other than XOSkins.
I'm absolutely 100% satisfied with the way they've worked on my Nexus.
I "pre-ordered" my Skinomi case from Amazon last week. They estimate 8/1 as the shipping date. That could mean two weeks without a screen protector. My OCD-ness won't like that.
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I am really hoping for a SGP Matte screen protector. Always seems the best for reading.
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Have you used an XOSkin to be able compare the two? I'm just curious about Matte protectors.
Got the SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Protector Steinheil Series [Ultra Optics] today. The Spigen site says that Ultra optics is supposed to be like the middle path between a matt finish and the non-matt. Just affixed it on the sgn2 and that went very well. No bubbles at all. But and this is a big BUT...when i tried the S-Pen on it... My God... was I in for a rude shock. It was like writing with a screw driver on quick sand scrub (used in the construction industry). The point it is that it was very unpleasant and rough - not to mention the squeaky noise that the screen makes everytime i touch the screen. it is very infuriating. I got the best cause i wanted it to be good...wasn't expecting this very sad. i wish they had atleast mentioned the squeeky sound in their website. so i though i should let you guys know before you end up buying this. oh by the way it costed me $21 with shipping and $21 is certainly expensive for a screen protector
I am planning to write to them. if there is any positive response i will post back.
Update 1: i have left a review on their website and also wrote to their customer support. will update if anything turns out. if no further updates then it means that they did not respond.
update 2 - going by the feedback here, i have to wait for a couple of days. will get back thereafter
update 3 - after a week the position has improved slightly. it is now like writing on coarse paper instead of sand paper. the underlying point is if you use your spen often, dont use this screen protector. the manufacturer has not gotten back to me inspite of me leaving a scathing review on their website with a pointer to this post. very disappointing service. i am going back to zagg
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Got the SPIGEN SGP Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Screen Protector Steinheil Series [Ultra Optics] today. The Spigen site says that Ultra optics is supposed to be like the middle path between a matt finish and the non-matt. Just affixed it on the sgn2 and that went very well. No bubbles at all. But and this is a big BUT...when i tried the S-Pen on it... My God... was I in for a rude shock. It was like writing with a screw driver on quick sand scrub (used in the construction industry). The point it is that it was very unpleasant and rough - not to mention the squeaky noise that the screen makes everytime i touch the screen. it is very infuriating. I got the best cause i wanted it to be good...wasn't expecting this very sad. i wish they had atleast mentioned the squeeky sound in their website. so i though i should let you guys know before you end up buying this. oh by the way it costed me $21 with shipping and $21 is certainly expensive for a screen protector
I am planning to write to them. if there is any positive response i will post back.
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I have the same screen protector. I noticed after a few days the spen reacts better and doesnt leave marks anymore. Give it a few days. I have heard others complaining about every protector for some reason. You get used to the noise it makes like someone wearing corduroy pants.
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I have the same screen protector. I noticed after a few days the spen reacts better and doesnt leave marks anymore. Give it a few days. I have heard others complaining about every protector for some reason. You get used to the noise it makes like someone wearing corduroy pants.
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<gasp> it leaves marks on the screen!!! i was in a dark room so i didnt notice that...my emphasis was on the feel of the s-pen on the film. your advice does not refer to that. does that improve or is it still screwdriver on sandpaper? the noise is unacceptable. i am a lawyer and imagine the reaction in a very silent court room if someone keeps making noises like changing corduroy pants...
bummer on your experience... I put the Steinheil Ultra Optics on my GNote2 two weeks ago... and honestly it's been the best screen-protector I've used. SPEN works perfect (no drag, sluggish, no marks). I used my Note2 naked the first few days of ownership... and performance is the same after install of the Ultra Optics. Maybe you got a defective one. Did you try the 2nd screen protector they provide?
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<gasp> it leaves marks on the screen!!! i was in a dark room so i didnt notice that...my emphasis was on the feel of the s-pen on the film. your advice does not refer to that. does that improve or is it still screwdriver on sandpaper? the noise is unacceptable. i am a lawyer and imagine the reaction in a very silent court room if someone keeps making noises like changing corduroy pants...
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Sorry. It doesnt leave any marks that dont wipe off with a good clean. The noise with the spen might get a little better.
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When I put mine on I almost took it right off after trying the spen. But I noticed that the pen worked fine on a small part of the screen where I had rubbed some spec off. I gave the entire protector a good rub down with the cleaning cloth and it worked fine after that. It had some coating on it that dragged on the pen, but luckily it came off.
going by the feedback here apparently, i have to wait a couple days. will get back to this thread with further updates thereafter...
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going by the feedback here apparently, i have to wait a couple days. will get back to this thread with further updates thereafter...
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Did things improve?
From Spigen's website (FAQ section):
Q. Which type would you recommend to use with the S-Pen?
A. We would recommend using the Ultra Crystal and the Oleophobic for great clarity and compatibility. Since the Ultra Fine and Optics provides great matte quality, it does have a textured coating which may interfere with senstivity of the pen.
They suggested their non-matte protectors for use with the s-pen. I have the Ultra Crystal installed and it works perfectly with the s-pen.
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From Spigen's website (FAQ section):
Q. Which type would you recommend to use with the S-Pen?
A. We would recommend using the Ultra Crystal and the Oleophobic for great clarity and compatibility. Since the Ultra Fine and Optics provides great matte quality, it does have a textured coating which may interfere with senstivity of the pen.
They suggested their non-matte protectors for use with the s-pen. I have the Ultra Crystal installed and it works perfectly with the s-pen.
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I'm glad they made an official statement. Has anyone tried the Oleophobic? About to jump on the Ultra Crystal but thought I should get some info on the Oleophobic first.
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I'm glad they made an official statement. Has anyone tried the Oleophobic? About to jump on the Ultra Crystal but thought I should get some info on the Oleophobic first.
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interestingly that official statement was not there when i bought it and particularly when i was looked up their FAQ prior to writing a formal complaint!!
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interestingly that official statement was not there when i bought it and particularly when i was looked up their FAQ prior to writing a formal complaint!!
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Lucky me, I saw it before I decided to get the ultra crystal.
I have the ultra crystal
pros:
+Cant tell its there unless im looking for it since it does leave a fraction of the screen exposed and can see the edge of the screen protector.
+Works fine with the S-Pen
+So far mine has been on my phone for 2 months and showing no peeling yet.+Works fine with the S-Pen
+Comes with 2!
cons:
-not a big deal but it does leave smudges but cleans easily
Its the only one screen protector I've purchased for my note II but I highly recommend it
Have at one time/device or another owned and tried each model for Captivate, Infuse, GSII, Note 1 and Note II.
I wish they (Spigen) made a removable/reusable anti-glare model like the iVisor AG because my needs for matte finish is only temporary, but prefer the Ultra-Crystal to the Oleo phobic and plan on applying the iVisor atop of it on when I'm in the FL Keys next month for boating GPS needs. Hopefully they don't polarize each other out? S-Pen works fine
My only complaint is that the Ultra Crystal doesn't completely cover the screen like earlier models. I have heard certain case owner complain about their screen protectors getting ruined, and maybe that is why Spigen shrunk their stencil?
Does anyone know if other Spigen models cover screen more?
I have the same screen protector. The noise doesnt bother me... but it does bother my wife (which sometimes doesnt bother me ). I love how it is the best that I have ever used when it comes to preventing fingerprints. I rarely have to clean it off since it rarely displays fingerprints. This is a big plus to me and makes it worth putting up with the noise.
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bummer on your experience... I put the Steinheil Ultra Optics on my GNote2 two weeks ago... and honestly it's been the best screen-protector I've used. SPEN works perfect (no drag, sluggish, no marks). I used my Note2 naked the first few days of ownership... and performance is the same after install of the Ultra Optics. Maybe you got a defective one. Did you try the 2nd screen protector they provide?
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I have to agree. The spigen crystal clear has been the BEST screen protector I've ever used and seen. A friend of mine has a just like glass screen protector on his and I like it too, it's a close second to the spigen but it doesn't cover the whole screen area well (left to right) it's a little short on each side.
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well,
got my SGN2 today and now i need a good protector
also seen several cracked glasses so far so i'm also looking into glass protectors
so far i have a simple cheap as hell ebay dry screen protector but i want some thing better
i never used wet protectors before but thats also an option
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well,
got my SGN2 today and now i need a good protector
also seen several cracked glasses so far so i'm also looking into glass protectors
so far i have a simple cheap as hell ebay dry screen protector but i want some thing better
i never used wet protectors before but thats also an option
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i'm not a materials expert but i think screen protectors will only prevent scratches, not cracks. ( i think someone explained the difference between hardness and toughness in a different thread)
anyway, the forum favorites are spigen, and a new one called just like glass. search for em, plenty of threads talk about them.
if you want crack protection, what you're hunting for is a good case...and considering your history, i'd say go for the otterbox defender.
seen the threads on them... right now the JLG looks good
my main problem is what type to buy, not the brand (also an issue but lesser one)
DRY vs WET vs GLASS, thats the issue
as for cracks... never killed a screen (S1, S2 , Note1...) but i see people who does and also as i see it the new gorilla 2 glass is... well... not that good
Mode of installation doesn't really tell you much about the screen protector.
Zagg/bse/ghost armor/etc are all wet install, just like jlg but they are completely different categories of screen protector.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
Go with JLG. No problem with the spen and it dont feel like rubber on your finger. The only thing is the rainbow effect but it just happen for me with the screen off.
Realook is the best. http://www.ebay.com/itm/REALOOK-Sam...046765?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7bea296d
Again, everyone's opinion varies.
The best surface is glass; if you want to glide your fingertips on a oem like silky smooth surface. Glass also has endurance, unlike polymers, one glass protector can last the life of your phone; and yet remain virtually undetectable.
I am using xgear, the voyager 2 to cover my gnote..and I must say...it has garnered blatantly covetous stares along with many serendipitous glances. It's as though I'm running round in my birthday suit.
I'll never skin my baby with plastic. ....I'd rather go..naked!
Ok..ok..enough phone perv..spigen has apparently also finally decided to show some note 2 love......
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vizographic said:
The best surface is glass; if you want to glide your fingertips on a oem like silky smooth surface. Glass also has endurance, unlike polymers, one glass protector can last the life of your phone; and yet remain virtually undetectable.
I am using xgear, the voyager 2 to cover my gnote..and I must say...it has garnered blatantly covetous stares along with many serendipitous glances. It's as though I'm running round in my birthday suit.
I'll never skin my baby with plastic. ....I'd rather go..naked!
Ok..ok..enough phone perv..spigen has apparently also finally decided to show some note 2 love......
Which case are you using with the glass protector?
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All you need is a case, in my humble but accurate opinion glass protectors are useless. It's like putting a black bra on a White Ferrari.
Wouldn't the bra protect you car?
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Wouldn't the bra protect you car?
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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Not really the best of analogies, but yeah, for most of the stuff the "Ferrari" would go through, the "bra" would protect it and I'd rather have the bra be damaged and replaced later. Unless it's a collision, in which case of course, no amount of bras will protect the car.
Of course we all would prefer them without the bra, but most times, the bra is necessary to keep them in prestine shape, especially in the long run, so whenever the bra is taken off, they will still looks nice and perfect.
+1 for JLG!! been wonderful for me, & great DEV!! Just do a search!
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I've just been using an oem flip cover. Not much protection away from carpeted floors or a coat pocket am afraid. I'm considering some real world protection myself.
The glass sits just to the inside of the phones metal band. It adds .4mm and the glass edge is beveled.
To see if a particular case might fit, take a look at the Xgear site. They show a couple of cases they sell for the S3 that might help provide some guidance with chosing a compatible case for the N2 fitted with a glass protector. Wish I had more for you, but the bleeding edge can't be all fun and game.....
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This is the only screen protector brand I would get for my phones.
http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/sa...note-2-screen-protector-steinheil-series.html
I personally think all these screen protectors either wet or dry are supplied by probably a dozen major manufacturers in Asia so the difference in most of them are packaging/marketing. I like dry installs, they are straightforward with less chance of screwup plus the fact you'd be exposing your $700 device with water and soap?
Something like this Korean PET based dry install, same as posted in this thread at 3x less, it's what I have for the gn2 and n7
http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-X-HD-Ultr...614247?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item257610fae7
If you want absolute full screen protection, but don't care about using your s pen then go spigen or zagg. If you want absolute clarity, solid protection and a smooth surface that will not get marked up by your s pen, but does not cover every square mm of your screen, then get JLG. If you just want cheapo then you got the wrong phone
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If you want absolute full screen protection, but don't care about using your s pen then go spigen or zagg. If you want absolute clarity, solid protection and a smooth surface that will not get marked up by your s pen, but does not cover every square mm of your screen, then get JLG. If you just want cheapo then you got the wrong phone
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Uh what? I think you mean something like Invisishield. Spigen works just fine without any scratches from the SPen
Scribbled with the Note II
I use the cheap xtreme guard protectors from eBay, 4 bucks shipped for front and rear and provides a little extra grip, wet application and the s pen works great with it.
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I would go with jlg so far is the best I have ever used easy to install feels like glass and clarity is awesome play they have great customer service
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Hey guys,
I just recently bought this screen protector from Buff and thought i'd share my experience with you. It costs $24.99 from Amazon, although, I bought it for much cheaper at my local phone store. It came in a descent packaging and I think, even though I had never heard of them before, it did give me the confidence to go ahead and get one. Anyhow, lets get down to it.
Package includes:
1 x Screen Protector
1 x Squeegee Card
1 x Microfibre
1 x Instruction Leaflet
Application:
It was a dry application so it was fairly easy to apply without the need for additional equipment. The squeegee that came with it was good enough to push out some of the bubbles. According to their website, you don't have to worry much about the bubbles, especially the stubborn ones as they tend to disappear around 24-48 Hours after applying. Although, their website also states that you can use a blow dryer to speed up the process, I personally find this unnecessary. Additionally, at other times when i do notice dust particles during application, I simply use a mini spray bottle, filled with water, at the affected part and simply force it out using the squeegee. Furthermore, If you were to do this then i would recommend doing this by either leaving on the protective sticker during or wrapping the microfiber around the squeegee to avoid damaging the screen protector in anyway.
Fitting:
As you can see from the photos, the top part does not go all the way around the speaker grill. I presume, this was done intentionally to avoid any interference between the screen protector and the sensors. However, I have never experienced issues with other protectors that do cover the sensors and the camera...ohwell maybe given the thickness/material of this thing, it does make a difference. But we'll speak about that in a bit.
The sides and bottom part are, in my opinion, a perfect cut for those certain few enthusiasts who like to switch between casings on a regular basis. As you can see, the Samsung Protect Cover+, does not interfere with it whatsoever from any of the edges.
Feel/ Protection:
In my opinion, this has got to be the exception here. I've read that there are quite a alot of haters for the Zagg invisible shield screen protectors and some have mentioned that the feel of the Buff is no different. However, I find that its really not the case. Don't get me wrong here it does feel somewhat rubbery, and although my initial thought on it was disappointing, after a few hours of using my phone I got the hang of it. I could slide my finger across the screen without experiencing much of the grippy feel almost as good as a naked screen.
Now, with the use of Spen it does require a tad bit of getting use to, and although its not as smooth as the ordinary screen protector, its still usable...provided that you wipe the screen clean of any oily or dried smudges.
Heres the good part - its pretty easy to clean and not so easy to scratch, in fact, it is even harder to scratch compared to any other screen protector out there. And if you did manage to scratch it then you need to seriously consider changing your lifestyle
I found that the microfiber provided or my shirt was more than adequate to wipe off any smudge with just a few rubs. Usually I would use an LCD cleaner but in this case i found that to be unnecessary.
According to the manufacturers website it consist of Four different layers, however, I personally think they're full of crap with regards to this info. Now this thing is thick in comparison to other protectors but still not enough to be noticed but just enough to make me wonder if all those videos they've posted are credible.
I mean they've tried almost everything you can imagine to break that glass and it still came out sparkling...hammering, throwing a red brick on it, COFFEE MUG, etc you name it. Check out the video here to judge for yourself.
Clarity:
Now I think the best way to describe this is that it is somewhere in between the clarity of an anti-glare and a crystal clear screen protector. I noticed a somewhat very faint rainbow effect one that you usually notice from an anti-glare protector. It seems to be less noticeable under direct sunlight for some reason but it becomes apparent in a dark environment especially when you crank up the screen brightness and pay close attention.
Conclusion:
This is not going to be everyone's cup of tea. But if you do decide to get it, you can be assured that you can place your cup of tea on your phone and not have to worry as much about smashing that screen to bits. Additionally, its hard to scratch meaning you probably wouldn't have to worry about changing your screen protector every few months or so like the usual, but it comes down at the expense of having that slight rubbery feel to it. Nevertheless, its still worth getting if you find yourself to be one of those overly protective individuals.
PROS:
- Easy to apply
- A good fit all around
- hard to scratch
- Cheaper in the long run since its hard to scratch
- smooth to use with fingers
CONS:
- produces tiny rainbow effect similar to an anti-glare protector
- not so smooth with Spen when screen is smudged.
- expensive - considering some brands offer x2 screen protectors for the same price.
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Good write up! Just out of curiosity I went to their website to find out thickness rating of this film. Typically cheap screen protector film is 2H (ebay junk for $0.99), while quality PET film is 3H (like iSmooth and Spigen for $10-$15 a pack), and tempered glass is 9H (like VITREO or MIME $30-$40). This one you have looks somewhere in between PET film and tempered glass in thickness. It wasn't mentioned anywhere on their website. As a matter of fact, they don't even go into details of which phone they cover or where to buy it. I checked it out on Amazon, and the cut in the picture looks totally different from what you have described. Kind of strange.
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Good write up! Just out of curiosity I went to their website to find out thickness rating of this film. Typically cheap screen protector film is 2H (ebay junk for $0.99), while quality PET film is 3H (like iSmooth and Spigen for $10-$15 a pack), and tempered glass is 9H (like VITREO or MIME $30-$40). This one you have looks somewhere in between PET film and tempered glass in thickness. It wasn't mentioned anywhere on their website. As a matter of fact, they don't even go into details of which phone they cover or where to buy it. I checked it out on Amazon, and the cut in the picture looks totally different from what you have described. Kind of strange.
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yea I had a look at their website too and it seems they're somewhat disorganized with their method of distribution. Although their marketing isn't so bad with regards to the videos theyve posted they have still got to mention the hardness and they've got to seriously provide more info to potential customers on the varieties and the availability of their product line. I bought mine from a local store so I've never really bothered checking their website earlier on availability. However, it feels like the surface hardness is about 3-4H, compared to the cheap ones youve mentioned from eBay. I would say their main highlight for this is in its ability to absorb and disperse shocks effectively rather than its resistance to scratches.
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yea I had a look at their website too and it seems they're somewhat disorganized with their method of distribution. Although their marketing isn't so bad with regards to the videos theyve posted they have still got to mention the hardness and they've got to seriously provide more info to potential customers on the varieties and the availability of their product line. I bought mine from a local store so I've never really bothered checking their website earlier on availability. However, it feels like the surface hardness is about 3-4H, compared to the cheap ones youve mentioned from eBay. I would say their main highlight for this is in its ability to absorb and disperse shocks effectively rather than its resistance to scratches.
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How good are these "like glass" screen protectors without a case? Like pet ones will peel sometime when you put it in and take It out of your pocket...
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How good are these "like glass" screen protectors without a case? Like pet ones will peel sometime when you put it in and take It out of your pocket...
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Absolutely, a good point!
Hi people, my buff screen has just five months of use, and it is becoming dark. It has been annoying me, mainly considering my GS3 is white.
What can I do to solve this question? Is there some product that I may use to have the clarity and the transparency of my screen back or should I remove the shield and lose my money?
Thank you.
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Hi people, my buff screen has just five months of use, and it is becoming dark. It has been annoying me, mainly considering my GS3 is white.
What can I do to solve this question? Is there some product that I may use to have the clarity and the transparency of my screen back or should I remove the shield and lose my money?
Thank you.
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I would recommend sending the company an email stating your situation and then following up with a warranty claim to replace it. The most you can do is use an LCD lens cleaner but I doubt that will help.
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How good are these "like glass" screen protectors without a case? Like pet ones will peel sometime when you put it in and take It out of your pocket...
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But this screen protector isnt anything like glass. Its hardness isnt anywhere close to glass. The part I do like about this screen protector is that its meant to be reusable, so if it does manage to peel off you can always wash, dry and stick it back on.
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ebay.com/itm/Ultimate-Shock-Proof-Shock-Absorbing-Screen-Guard-Sony-Xperia-Z-/251283618423
INR 199.00 ~ $3.3
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Notivago83 said:
Hi people, my buff screen has just five months of use, and it is becoming dark. It has been annoying me, mainly considering my GS3 is white.
What can I do to solve this question? Is there some product that I may use to have the clarity and the transparency of my screen back or should I remove the shield and lose my money?
Thank you.
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It's a temporary screen protector, just toss it and buy another one. 5 months is a lifetime for some of these cheapo screen protectors.
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It's a temporary screen protector, just toss it and buy another one. 5 months is a lifetime for some of these cheapo screen protectors.
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+1!! Unless you buy a screen protector with a lifetime warranty, then 5 months of use is pretty good....
If you're wanting to buy one with a lifetime warranty that does NOT feel rubbery like Zagg does, check out Ghost Armor. That's the brand I always use on my tablets, and the Note 2 is the first phone I've used Ghost Armor on. I've had a GA clear front and back on one tablet for about 1.5 years now and it hasn't discolored in any way, lost any clarity, and doesn't have a single scratch on it! Highly recommend Ghost Armor for the feel, durability, and cost related to those things. GA isn't cheap, but well worth every penny that you spend!!!
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Well in India we are getting it really cheap just rs 200-250 dats arnd 4 dollar I wonder how amazon selling it at such high price and I even found the protector to be doing a great job and even after few month of use the spen even feels smooth on the screen guard .
I am very happy with this product n would recommend to all if u get it at low price
So now that the tempered glass screen protector of mime has been redesigned, which of the 2 do you think is better?
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I can only speak from my experience of VITREO which I still consider hands down the best I spoke with a few people who had original Mime, got annoyed with edges not sticking down and some bubbles still there, and after receiving 2nd gen replacement from Mime (bigger side margin now for less contact with curved edge of N2) they still find edges are not sticking down completely along the whole perimeter. I haven't tested it for a simple reason because I don't want to take my VITREO off.
In my opinion, if you want to save some money, Mime Ghost is a good alternative to VITREO. I wonder if anybody who tried both can compare and give us their opinion. I would imagine there gotta be someone who had Mime and removed it to replace with VITREO.
And btw, VITREO is not exactly bullet proof. I put that tempered glass through hell doing a ton of testing with different cases and accessories. Frankly speaking, I toss it around with keys, tools, etc. After all this time, I see some hairline scratches, something that would have shredded even the best 3H PET film screen protector. And it still feels like a pure smooth transparent glass.
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I can only speak from my experience of VITREO which I still consider hands down the best I spoke with a few people who had original Mime, got annoyed with edges not sticking down and some bubbles still there, and after receiving 2nd gen replacement from Mime (bigger side margin now for less contact with curved edge of N2) they still find edges are not sticking down completely along the whole perimeter. I haven't tested it for a simple reason because I don't want to take my VITREO off.
In my opinion, if you want to save some money, Mime Ghost is a good alternative to VITREO. I wonder if anybody who tried both can compare and give us their opinion. I would imagine there gotta be someone who had Mime and removed it to replace with VITREO.
And btw, VITREO is not exactly bullet proof. I put that tempered glass through hell doing a ton of testing with different cases and accessories. Frankly speaking, I toss it around with keys, tools, etc. After all this time, I see some hairline scratches, something that would have shredded even the best 3H PET film screen protector. And it still feels like a pure smooth transparent glass.
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I have to agree. VITREO is so great, that I just can't imagine anything else even coming close. It's not coming off my phone, probably ever.
To be fair, I haven't tested the Mime either. I did post a review on Amazon with my thoughts about the VITREO, and my preferred installation method. Check it out if you're interested. http://www.amazon.com/review/R3H9GVMW6IILGD/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
Havent used the Mime so I cant compare the two, but had the Vitreo and would recommend it. Installation was simple, just requires patience. I took mine off about four times to get it exactly where I wanted. Never had any lifting issues, and no bubbles under the screen. Looked and felt great. Mine busted this past week tho. Was about 6 feet up on some scaffolding taking some photos of a job site. Guy behind me bumped me and my phone went flying, landing screen down and skid across the concrete slab. The Vitreo was damaged, but not as bad as I thought it would be. Took it off and my phone screen was still good as new. Already ordered a new one from Amazon.
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I have to agree. VITREO is so great, that I just can't imagine anything else even coming close. It's not coming off my phone, probably ever.
To be fair, I haven't tested the Mime either. I did post a review on Amazon with my thoughts about the VITREO, and my preferred installation method. Check it out if you're interested. http://www.amazon.com/review/R3H9GVMW6IILGD/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
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I have to agree. The Vitreo was the easiest to install. No bubbles ect. and performs very well.
I'm using mime, the first version. It has been great. I work a physically demanding job and drop my phone on concrete about three times a month, for about a year. It did finally crack just recently, but I can tell the phone screen is in good shape. The screen protector also looks good but I can see and feel the crack. I just emailed mime for filing a warranty claim and they sent me a code to order a new one at 40% off, total about $16. Everything was fast and easy. This phone is durable as hell with the right protection, I'm using the mime screen protector with the seidio active case, which don't add a lot of bulk.
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