Just got this in, and I think it finalized my decision to go naked. I tried four spigens, and now two of these icarez, and the sides just won't stay down.
About the product. It's probably twice as thick as the spigen, and doesn't quite cover the screen. It covers enough though that you don't catch your finger when swiping the edge. It's goes to the edge of the screen, just not the edge of the glass. You shouldn't have any trouble with MOST cases either.
Install wasn't bad. They give you an assortment of creative stickers and rubber bands to aid in alignment. I followed the instructions exactly and my results were sub par. I consider myself to be a seasoned veteran screen protector installer. Neither these or the spigen will stay down, mostly on the lower edges. .
The feel is great since it's a very hard film. It does finger print like a son of a *****.
Edges are a little jagged.
Clarity is perfect.
Overall, it wasn't amazon prime so I'm probably stuck with em. I'll see it I can live with it till the revised version spigen is sending me come in.
Here's the pics.
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Also looking for the perfect PET screen protector. I always trust spigen but I'm not liking what's currently being offered as it leaves large sections of the screen exposed. But maybe they're not as bad as I think. Mind describing the spigen screen protectors you tried out? And what are these 'revised' versions they're sending you?
Looks to have the usual glass/hard material screen protector on a curved screen issue. Namely lifting on the curve where they can never get the shape exactly right. These things are to be avoided, they never worked on the S6 Edge/S6 Edge+ and they won't work on the S7 Edge either. Not to mention the fact it doesn't cover the screen fully anyway looking at those photos. Stick to standard film protectors, if you buy the right one and apply them correctly you won't have any problems.
I have the same set arriving today, I'll let you know if I have an success installing them.
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Looks to have the usual glass/hard material screen protector on a curved screen issue. Namely lifting on the curve where they can never get the shape exactly right. These things are to be avoided, they never worked on the S6 Edge/S6 Edge+ and they won't work on the S7 Edge either. Not to mention the fact it doesn't cover the screen fully anyway looking at those photos. Stick to standard film protectors, if you buy the right one and apply them correctly you won't have any problems.
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After using glass, the thought of an orange peel film protector feels like a giant leap back to 2009.
Are there any worth a damn these days?
I always used bodyguards, phantom skins, and a few other "good" brands a few devices back and the were okay because it was all that was available, but I hate the feel of all of them compared to the pet and glass.
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wll said:
Also looking for the perfect PET screen protector. I always trust spigen but I'm not liking what's currently being offered as it leaves large sections of the screen exposed. But maybe they're not as bad as I think. Mind describing the spigen screen protectors you tried out? And what are these 'revised' versions they're sending you?
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The spigen felt better, was thinner, smoother and covered more of the glass. It went on perfect except for the bottom curved edges. They wouldn't stay down and after one or two slides in the pocket, they got lint under them. Spigen self identified and sent me this.
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After using glass, the thought of an orange peel film protector feels like a giant leap back to 2009.
Are there any worth a damn these days?
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Using a Zagg HD Dry myself. It's nothing like the old rubbery Zagg I had on my old S2. Smooth and sticks to the screen well. Check the screenshot in the other thread.
Personally, I'd prefer a glass one, prior to buying the S7 Edge I was running with them on my Note 3 for years. But, like it or not, it simply isn't an option on this phone unless you don't mind constantly having to press it back down onto the curved edges after it raises.
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I'm with you. I hate to have to go back to plastic film. I never had a plastic film protector that made me forget that I had it on. The glass protectors feel more like the actual screen. Not only do they protect from scratches they can also to some degree protect from getting screen cracks. This is my first edge phone. I had no idea that there was such an issue making a glass screen that can fit properly. I've only had my phone for 5 days and this is my longest without a screen protector ever. I may just have to go with plastic film until a decent glass protector is available.
I installed this screen protector yesterday and frankly I was very impressed. For a platic screen protector, it works and looks exceptionally well. I don't know if they re-engineered it since yuo bought yours, but mine covers my glass completely - with a case on (Spigen Neo Hybid Cyrstal) you can't see the edges of the screen protector at all - covers from the bottom of the home button to the top where the notification lights and speaker is. The feel is great - almost like glass - no bubbles - installation was tricky for me - I blew it on the first attempt and had to use the 2nd screen protector that came in the package - but at under 6 bucks for two screen protectors, I didn't mind that at all -
If you try this one, be sure to watch teh video very carefully and follow their steps to the letter - if you do - like I did the 2nd time around - the installation will go well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZTNG64?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
i got the same. edges just won't stay down
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The spigen felt better, was thinner, smoother and covered more of the glass. It went on perfect except for the bottom curved edges. They wouldn't stay down and after one or two slides in the pocket, they got lint under them. Spigen self identified and sent me this.
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If spigen does indeed fix the adhesive it sounds like that screen protector would be really good. Looking forward to some pics after you receive and install them when you get a chance.
Eddie Hicks said:
I'm with you. I hate to have to go back to plastic film. I never had a plastic film protector that made me forget that I had it on. The glass protectors feel more like the actual screen. Not only do they protect from scratches they can also to some degree protect from getting screen cracks. This is my first edge phone. I had no idea that there was such an issue making a glass screen that can fit properly. I've only had my phone for 5 days and this is my longest without a screen protector ever. I may just have to go with plastic film until a decent glass protector is available.
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Spigen's ultra optics back in the day were AMAZING. They were the usual PET film but anti-fingerprint except it didn't feel as rough as others and left ZERO rainbow effect on the screen. I'm still confused as to why they stopped making them for devices. But ya, the other wet application, orange peel, rubbery and tacky films are the worst. Would rather go naked than slap any of those on my screen
I thank the 3d tempered glass shoud be much better for 3d pet.
Mine installed just fine despite it not covering both sides of the screen 100% not matter how centered you make it. Since my S7E is silver it makes the bezels look like they're not sticking, but they are.
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I installed this screen protector yesterday and frankly I was very impressed. For a platic screen protector, it works and looks exceptionally well. I don't know if they re-engineered it since yuo bought yours, but mine covers my glass completely - with a case on (Spigen Neo Hybid Cyrstal) you can't see the edges of the screen protector at all - covers from the bottom of the home button to the top where the notification lights and speaker is. The feel is great - almost like glass - no bubbles - installation was tricky for me - I blew it on the first attempt and had to use the 2nd screen protector that came in the package - but at under 6 bucks for two screen protectors, I didn't mind that at all -
If you try this one, be sure to watch teh video very carefully and follow their steps to the letter - if you do - like I did the 2nd time around - the installation will go well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZTNG64?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
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Same here. Works perfectly.
mocsab said:
I installed this screen protector yesterday and frankly I was very impressed. For a platic screen protector, it works and looks exceptionally well. I don't know if they re-engineered it since yuo bought yours, but mine covers my glass completely - with a case on (Spigen Neo Hybid Cyrstal) you can't see the edges of the screen protector at all - covers from the bottom of the home button to the top where the notification lights and speaker is. The feel is great - almost like glass - no bubbles - installation was tricky for me - I blew it on the first attempt and had to use the 2nd screen protector that came in the package - but at under 6 bucks for two screen protectors, I didn't mind that at all -
If you try this one, be sure to watch teh video very carefully and follow their steps to the letter - if you do - like I did the 2nd time around - the installation will go well.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BZTNG64?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00
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Can you please post a picture for comparison, they have been in stock and out of stock, so I think you are right they might have improved and re-engineered them. Would love to see what it looks like. Thanks.
ipaq_101 said:
Can you please post a picture for comparison, they have been in stock and out of stock, so I think you are right they might have improved and re-engineered them. Would love to see what it looks like. Thanks.
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I posted pictures of mine above which fits just fine.; it's a fingerprint magnet, but it does work. The Spigen one felt like pure sh*t and was super thin (hair thin) and had less coverage. I'm awaiting my shipment of the revised version from them now.
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I posted pictures of mine above which fits just fine.; it's a fingerprint magnet, but it does work. The Spigen one felt like pure sh*t and was super thin (hair thin) and had less coverage. I'm awaiting my shipment of the revised version from them now.
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Right but Moscab said that his version covers the entire screen, so I was just curious. I emailed icarez and they said it covers the entire screen as well.
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Right but Moscab said that his version covers the entire screen, so I was just curious. I emailed icarez and they said it covers the entire screen as well.
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It technically does just not the whole front of the phone. The screen was always 100% covered but the front glass was not. He didn't specify if he meant the front glass which is different
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Update.
I've left it on this whole time, and while it still isn't perfect, it hasn't lifted or given me any trouble. I don't know if I want to waste it by removing it when my revised spigens get here.
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I use a tempered oleophobic glass screen protector on my Galaxy Note 2. Just yesterday, it saved my phone from a 1 m drop onto a tile floor. There is now a hairline crack in the protector, but that's much better than having a hairline crack in the Note 2's screen itself. It would've been the screen if it weren't for the protector!
If I had used a plastic film protector, it would have bee a different story. Those flimsy films only protect from scratches, which this tempered glass protector does a much better job at anyway.
These protectors only cost around $10 on eBay, so it's a worthy investment to prevent spending $300 to replace the whole screen assembly.
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Here's a link to the one I bought.
Disclaimer: Not actually bulletproof.
Note: You don't have to buy from this link if you don't want to - it posts from China, so it may take a very long time for most people. Try searching for a tempered glass screen protector locally first.
How is it installing this particular protector? And what effect does it have in regards to the s-pen?
+1
Just went ahead and ordered 1 from link in OP.
Installation steps/advice would be great please.
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+100 for Tempered Glass!!! Have my VITREO on and wouldn't leave a home without. We all focus on getting good cases to protect our phone, and some end up adding $0.99 thin film screen protector from ebay. Even good stuff from Spigen with 3H hardness will only protect from scratches. Impact protection is only reliable with a tempered glass. Furthermore, tempered glass usually is super clear, no light effects, not interference with s-pen, and it feels super smooth like a real glass.
@vantt1, how is it sticking to the edges? One of the biggest problems with Note 2 is display curve toward edges. Spigen didn't even bother making their signature Glass.t stuff for Note 2. MIME got it right only from a 2nd try. Other brands had issues with glass not sticking to the edges. Sedio VITREO shrunk the glass to cover only visible part of the display and not even going all the way around home button, all that to avoid with curved part of the Note 2 screen edge. So curious with the one you got if it's sticking to the edges or not? Or perhaps it's a bit thinner and thus more flexible in comparison to VITREO, so edges do stick better?
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How is it installing this particular protector? And what effect does it have in regards to the s-pen?
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Installation is relatively straightforward. Just make sure the screen you're applying it on is super clean and dust free, then peel the plastic film covering the silicone-based adhesive off and align the protector according to the location of the home button and the front camera. Don't worry if there's one or two specks of dust in between the protector, because it is near impossible to remove the dust again. Pushing it will make the silicone fill up pretty much all the remnant air bubbles caused by the dust, and will look nearly invisible anyway.
As to the S-Pen, it doesn't affect it at all. Hover and tapping works just fine, and because it is glass it doesn't scratch like the old matte ones I used to use.
Gucci.Nexus said:
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Just went ahead and ordered 1 from link in OP.
Installation steps/advice would be great please.
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Nice! See the above for installation tips.
vectron said:
+100 for Tempered Glass!!! Have my VITREO on and wouldn't leave a home without. We all focus on getting good cases to protect our phone, and some end up adding $0.99 thin film screen protector from ebay. Even good stuff from Spigen with 3H hardness will only protect from scratches. Impact protection is only reliable with a tempered glass. Furthermore, tempered glass usually is super clear, no light effects, not interference with s-pen, and it feels super smooth like a real glass.
@vantt1, how is it sticking to the edges? One of the biggest problems with Note 2 is display curve toward edges. Spigen didn't even bother making their signature Glass.t stuff for Note 2. MIME got it right only from a 2nd try. Other brands had issues with glass not sticking to the edges. Sedio VITREO shrunk the glass to cover only visible part of the display and not even going all the way around home button, all that to avoid with curved part of the Note 2 screen edge. So curious with the one you got if it's sticking to the edges or not? Or perhaps it's a bit thinner and thus more flexible in comparison to VITREO, so edges do stick better?
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This 2.5D is by no means flexible, but the protector is smaller than the Note 2's screen by about 1-2 mm around the edges. It sticks reasonably well to the curved edges, but it is visibly not making complete contact. The protector clings perfectly where the actual AMOLED panel is though, and that's good enough for me. Furthermore, as you said, the glass does make seamless contact with the display, so there is no air gap at all and no extra reflections.
It's very smooth and hydro/oleophobic too!
Now this is the kinda thread I like seeing... Much better than one I've seen called " Don't use a screen protector!" which I hope dies in the depths of this forum
My tempered protector is the best 6 bucks I've ever spent on phone accessories and it's the first accessory I'll buy for all my future phones. I stop worryimg about what else is in my pocket. And because it's glass it's easy to forget that you're even using a screen protector unlike with the flimsy plastic films.
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Okay, you guys sold me on this. I just purchased one from the OP's link
I bought one again myself as a replacement for my currently cracked one.
Just ditched my several week old zaggs invisishield, which proved to be a sticky, bubbly pos which ripped after just a few weeks of sitting in the pocket of my khakis (with nothing else in the pocket).
Received and installed a Seidio Vitreo which I learned about in vectron's thread. The Vitreo is outstanding but I wonder what makes it so much more expensive ($30+)...hardness maybe?
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Braneless said:
Just ditched my several week old zaggs invisishield, which proved to be a sticky, bubbly pos which ripped after just a few weeks of sitting in the pocket of my khakis (with nothing else in the pocket).
Received and installed a Seidio Vitreo which I learned about in vectron's thread. The Vitreo is outstanding but I wonder what makes it so much more expensive ($30+)...hardness maybe?
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...hardness maybe? No that's not why. I'd bet money it's no harder than the rest.
The only difference with Seidio is that it's not as wide and therefore it doesn't go as far to the edges. As you might have read in Vectron's review, if the screen protector goes too far to the edges the curved edges of the Note 2's screen will cause the protector to not stick as well.
The reason it's so much more expensive is because of the word Seidio printed on it's packaging and I guess a bit also for the fact that they solved a problem that no other protector solved at the time they released their product.
In my opinion Seidio products in general are overpriced, but hey we all live on different budgets
That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
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Hälftebyte said:
...hardness maybe? No that's not why. I'd bet money it's no harder than the rest.
The only difference with Seidio is that it's not as wide and therefore it doesn't go as far to the edges. As you might have read in Vectron's review, if the screen protector goes too far to the edges the curved edges of the Note 2's screen will cause the protector to not stick as well.
The reason it's so much more expensive is because of the word Seidio printed on it's packaging and I guess a bit also for the fact that they solved a problem that no other protector solved at the time they released their product.
In my opinion Seidio products in general are overpriced, but hey we all live on different budgets
That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
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Yours looks better on the top edge... the Seidio has an asymmetric cut around the earpiece. I'll keep that one in mind for my next phone or if the Vitreo breaks.
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That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
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Just now ordered one from the seller you posted, hope the cut and fit is as good as yours' - will update as and when i receive the same, thanks for the heads up!
Hälftebyte said:
...hardness maybe? No that's not why. I'd bet money it's no harder than the rest.
The only difference with Seidio is that it's not as wide and therefore it doesn't go as far to the edges. As you might have read in Vectron's review, if the screen protector goes too far to the edges the curved edges of the Note 2's screen will cause the protector to not stick as well.
The reason it's so much more expensive is because of the word Seidio printed on it's packaging and I guess a bit also for the fact that they solved a problem that no other protector solved at the time they released their product.
In my opinion Seidio products in general are overpriced, but hey we all live on different budgets
That being said I bought a $6 protector on eBay from a Chinese seller here and I couldn't be happier. I dont have the problem of it not sticking properly to the edges. It came in nice packaging with proper English instructions.
The edges are nicely tapered and the feel is great.
Plus the seller threw in an aluminium button sticker for free... I asked for one...haha
Sorry for all the lint..
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Although the curved edge problem exists on my protector, I haven't noticed any reduction in contact within the last 6 moths that I have been using it. Sure, a little bit of dust does get caught under it, but it doesn't seem to affect the protectors amount of contact at all.
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Yours looks better on the top edge... the Seidio has an asymmetric cut around the earpiece. I'll keep that one in mind for my next phone or if the Vitreo breaks.
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My protector also has that extra bit of glass underneath the home button, which in my opinion goes well with my home button sticker.
puneet_si said:
Just now ordered one from the seller you posted, hope the cut and fit is as good as yours' - will update as and when i receive the same, thanks for the heads up!
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Good stuff.. Hopefully it works well for you too
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Damn, should've checked here before I got one on Amazon for twice the price. By the way if anyone's looking for some reliable instructions on applying them here's a nice guide I wrote as a review earlier:
1. I don't know about you but I'm a bit anal with my phone so that whole just "line it up as best as you can and drop it" stuff isn't good enough for me. I'm going to introduce to you the hinge method which will allow you perfect alignment. Lay your screen protector over your screen exactly where you want it to be placed. Don't remove any of the plastic coating just yet, you just want to line it up. Then, tape the bottom part of the screen protector down with two pieces of tape effectively making a hinge. When you go to apply it you will simply remove the backing and the screen will lay down perfectly where it needs to be but we'll get to that in a bit there is still a little more prep required.
2. You are going to need to clean your screen so you don't have any particles under it to cause bubbles this is probably obvious but I would be remiss not to include it. This kit includes a microfiber which for most installations should be just fine however if you feel you need a little extra cleaning help you can also try a little bit of isopropyl alcohol.
2. Your enemy is dust so you want an environment that is less conducive to that. Let the shower run for a while until the steam builds up to ground the dust. Humid=Less dusty. If you haven't guessed by now you will be applying the screen protector in your bathroom.Set up a little station so you can have the phone/screen protector as close to eye level and and as visible as possible to spot any dust particles.
3. The moment of truth! Take another quick swipe with your microfiber cloth and check for any dust particles. You can now peel off the backing. There should be no guesswork here due to your hinge method so this part should be a piece of cake. Slowly lower it starting with the side closest to the screen and it should hinge close. Run your finger down the middle of the screen. You should see it adhere to the rest of the screen on it's own for the most part. Remove the front protective layer. Wrap the little card (or a credit card) with the microfiber and push out any remaining bubbles. You're done! If you did everything correctly not only will your screen protector be perfectly aligned but you will have no bubbles.
This tread should be a salesman good god. After reading through this thread I overed one from ebay right away.
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0.4 mm thick.
Yup - not tempered glass, but PET film. It seems that everyone is interested in glass, and in turn, endless amounts of discussion on issues with glass protectors for the N5. I've used PET film a couple of times in the past few weeks of N5 ownership, in between installations of glass protectors. Each time, the PET film was a joy to go back to, for me. I was wondering which brands of film members have tried and what their results were.
For those who are wondering why the hell would anyone even consider using old-school film, here are the Pros/Cons of film protectors as I see them:
Pros:
- Little/no halo: If we were all installing only film protectors on the N5, we would have, by now, settled on a bunch of brands that get really good results for just about everyone. I've seen this evolution happen with a number of new phones. There's no such consensus on glass protectors for the N5.
- Easier install: if you have at least average skills, you are going to get a good, easy and quick install. Don't need to dedicate time to rubbing out edges that are standing up off the screen, and no need to break out the hair dryer.
- Less visible: really hard to tell that there is a protector on the N5.
- Cost: Film is less expensive, but glass has really come down in price as well.
Cons:
- Less protection: Hey, glass is stronger and harder than film, I get that.
- Not as smooth as glass: although film can be very good, glass is just smoother.
In my experience, it's not until I put a film protector on that I say "Damn, that looks great!" Often I can see a glass protector on a phone at a distance. If it's not the halo it's the edges top and bottom just looking like a protector stuck on the display.
So, I am not starting a case for glass vs film, I just would like to know what film you folks have used on the N5. I use Spigen film and the first install had the tiniest amount of halo above the earpiece (I don't think there should be protector in that area), but everything else was spot-on perfect. The second film is spot-on perfect all around. I have another brand in-bound as we speak.
I bought this 3 and will be able to provide some feedback in ~2 weeks ))
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B014R5DMIU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010DB2ROC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010MWD59I?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00
Cool.
I recall someone here saying that they use that brand with good results.
Over at Android Central, a number of N5 owners are now discovering the advantages of PET film.
Hey, it all depends on what you want.
I am still rocking the Spigen film. I'd say it looks perfect, but you really have to look closely to see any evidence of a protector.
billykxda said:
Over at Android Central, a number of N5 owners are now discovering the advantages of PET film.
Hey, it all depends on what you want.
I am still rocking the Spigen film. I'd say it looks perfect, but you really have to look closely to see any evidence of a protector.
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No halo on that one?
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I have the ones from iCarez and they don't cover past the light sensors on top which leaves an exposed area, same goes to the bottom where the home key is, but not as much.
I would also like feedback on the Pleson ones especially if they play well with a TPU Hybrid case.
Spigen and it's pretty awesome. Can't even tell it's on both by looks and feel.
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No halo on that one?
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No halo on my second install. PET film is far more forgivable b/c it can easily follow the curve on the display edges. That's a major advantage for those of us who want their N5 to look great - as it was designed to do. For me, glass protectors always appear to be less-than-great looking layers of glass stuck on the front of an elegantly-designed N5. So, for now, I am happily rocking a film protector.
I purchased another brand of film protectors, but I am going to hold-off on trying them out. The Spigen is just too perfect to pull-off.
I use a Ringke Slim case that does not interfere with the film at all. I had a more robust Spigen Hybrid case on with the first Spigen film I had installed, and the case would flex inwards occasionally when pressing the power button, lifting it up momentarily, but then it would just lay back down. The Ringke case is particularly good for use with full-size protectors.
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Yup - not tempered glass, but PET film. It seems that everyone is interested in glass, and in turn, endless amounts of discussion on issues with glass protectors for the N5. I've used PET film a couple of times in the past few weeks of N5 ownership, in between installations of glass protectors. Each time, the PET film was a joy to go back to, for me. I was wondering which brands of film members have tried and what their results were.
For those who are wondering why the hell would anyone even consider using old-school film, here are the Pros/Cons of film protectors as I see them:
Pros:
- Little/no halo: If we were all installing only film protectors on the N5, we would have, by now, settled on a bunch of brands that get really good results for just about everyone. I've seen this evolution happen with a number of new phones. There's no such consensus on glass protectors for the N5.
- Easier install: if you have at least average skills, you are going to get a good, easy and quick install. Don't need to dedicate time to rubbing out edges that are standing up off the screen, and no need to break out the hair dryer.
- Less visible: really hard to tell that there is a protector on the N5.
- Cost: Film is less expensive, but glass has really come down in price as well.
Cons:
- Less protection: Hey, glass is stronger and harder than film, I get that.
- Not as smooth as glass: although film can be very good, glass is just smoother.
In my experience, it's not until I put a film protector on that I say "Damn, that looks great!" Often I can see a glass protector on a phone at a distance. If it's not the halo it's the edges top and bottom just looking like a protector stuck on the display.
So, I am not starting a case for glass vs film, I just would like to know what film you folks have used on the N5. I use Spigen film and the first install had the tiniest amount of halo above the earpiece (I don't think there should be protector in that area), but everything else was spot-on perfect. The second film is spot-on perfect all around. I have another brand in-bound as we speak.
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Can you please post some photos of your Note with the spigen film? Right now I'm using the Nillkin glass and I'm terribly disappointed! I may consider got back to pet films after many years with glass protector!
Thanks in advance!
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dsmpampis said:
Can you please post some photos of your Note with the spigen film? Right now I'm using the Nillkin glass and I'm terribly disappointed! I may consider got back to pet films after many years with glass protector!
Thanks in advance!
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I don't have a second phone/camera around to do so. Just tried using my webcam - you don't want to see what that looked like.
Just imagine not seeing a protector. And there you have it.
-bk
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No halo on my second install. PET film is far more forgivable b/c it can easily follow the curve on the display edges. That's a major advantage for those of us who want their N5 to look great - as it was designed to do. For me, glass protectors always appear to be less-than-great looking layers of glass stuck on the front of an elegantly-designed N5. So, for now, I am happily rocking a film protector.
I purchased another brand of film protectors, but I am going to hold-off on trying them out. The Spigen is just too perfect to pull-off.
I use a Ringke Slim case that does not interfere with the film at all. I had a more robust Spigen Hybrid case on with the first Spigen film I had installed, and the case would flex inwards occasionally when pressing the power button, lifting it up momentarily, but then it would just lay back down. The Ringke case is particularly good for use with full-size protectors.
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Have you noticed the fingerprint scanner being any slower to unlock the device since installing the Spigen screen protector? I just installed mine last night and maybe I'm crazy.. But it just seems a lite bit slower than when I had no screen protector. Maybe I'm crazy! Lol.
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Have you noticed the fingerprint scanner being any slower to unlock the device since installing the Spigen screen protector? I just installed mine last night and maybe I'm crazy.. But it just seems a lite bit slower than when I had no screen protector. Maybe I'm crazy! Lol.
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Nope - haven't noticed that at all. Since the protector doesn't go near where the fingerprint detection is going on, I can't imagine how it could interfere.
There's lots of voodoo that's happening with the fingerprint reader that sometimes makes it perfectly accurate, other times less so. Plus, there are the variables involved when you ask a user to configure/set-up complex hardware. I'd look elsewhere.
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Nope - haven't noticed that at all. Since the protector doesn't go near where the fingerprint detection is going on, I can't imagine how it could interfere.
There's lots of voodoo that's happening with the fingerprint reader that sometimes makes it perfectly accurate, other times less so. Plus, there are the variables involved when you ask a user to configure/set-up complex hardware. I'd look elsewhere.
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I might have installed mine just a little bit crooked... It EVER so slightly touches the silver ring of the home button, but maybe I'm just crazy and it's not actually affecting anything haha.
No b.s spigen, no b.s expensive brand name. 5pack for $1 best screen protector I have got so far. Bestoffer4yu ebay seller from china.
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I got the iCarez and it was perfect on my note4 but on the note5 it has about 1mm of halo on both sides. Not as visible as a tempered glass halo but at right angle you can see it. Its sized to exactly the LCD part so can't be cut any smaller.
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billykxda said:
No halo on my second install. PET film is far more forgivable b/c it can easily follow the curve on the display edges. That's a major advantage for those of us who want their N5 to look great - as it was designed to do. For me, glass protectors always appear to be less-than-great looking layers of glass stuck on the front of an elegantly-designed N5. So, for now, I am happily rocking a film protector.
I purchased another brand of film protectors, but I am going to hold-off on trying them out. The Spigen is just too perfect to pull-off.
I use a Ringke Slim case that does not interfere with the film at all. I had a more robust Spigen Hybrid case on with the first Spigen film I had installed, and the case would flex inwards occasionally when pressing the power button, lifting it up momentarily, but then it would just lay back down. The Ringke case is particularly good for use with full-size protectors.
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Did you do anything special when you put it on the second time ? Just installed the Spigen Crystal for the first time on my N5 and there's a halo at the top, continuing a little bit down the sides
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011PYL8C8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s01
$6 for six screen protectors - done deal.
I got these first and didn't use them. I was provided a few glass protectors to test. Halo after Halo on the glass, finally I broke these out and opened them. Easy install, no real complaints. I didn't miss the feel of these, but it works with the pen well. Currently have mine, my wife and my moms phone protected with these - and three to spare :highfive:
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That looks amazing. My first install did not come out that well unfortunately any tips ?
vincel892 said:
That looks amazing. My first install did not come out that well unfortunately any tips ?
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Have you tried the hinge method? Always works for me.
I like the appearance of PET screen protectors, but compared to glass, they scratch pretty easily. On the first day, I had 2 deep scratches just by cleaning the screen with a microfiber. Also, the oleophobic coating can't hold a candle to glass, constantly wiping my screen. I'm using the Spigen Crystal btw. I like how on regular screen protectors, you can reinstall and get rid of dust if it gets stuck under though.
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I received my GPEL brand TGSP this evening.
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I took some pictures with my work iPhone (so they might not be the best quality).
Impressions: shipping was pretty quick coming from California. It was packaged well and survived the trip. The packaging seems to be well thought out such that it will protect the glass during shipping.
It came with an alcohol swab to clean your screen, a microfiber cloth for final wipe and they tossed in a couple of stickers to use to grab the errant dust particle if any fan on the screen just before placing the protector.
The back of the protector has a large removable "sticker" and appears to only have adhesive on the top and bottom (although it could have adhesive on the sides, I'm unable to tell for certain).
I ordered the gold one and took a couple pictures of my phone beside the TGSP for comparison (to compare the color side by side). The protector appears to be slightly more yellow and the phone is slightly more silver than the protector (if that makes sense). For me, it's a very close match so I'm considering it a very acceptable match.
I did a dry placement to verify the cutouts before sticking it in place. The holes were precise in their position, although at the top there's an additional hole to the left of where the light sensor and LED are. My phone doesn't have anything behind that hole. The camera cutout seems to be centered well with the other cutouts centered as well.
I cleaned the screen following the instructions and carefully put it in place and massaged the whole glass to ensure a good fit.
In the following pic, you can see in the reflection the bit of "sheen" or something that is slightly "off" when looking at the clarity. Polishing the front did nothing to resolve this.
The adhesive seems to be sufficient to hold it well. On the sides, the protector seems to be cut short ever so slightly. Possibly to leave room for a case to attach. It's so slight that I'd barely notice if I wasn't scrutinizing the fit and finish.
The curve seems to be right on the money. My screen seems to have lost a tad bit of sensitivity while typing near the edge (curve) but the edge responsiveness doesn't seem lacking.
I also have the OEM Samsung leather case and took some closeup pics of the combination.
I was cautious when installing the case after the glass. The case doesn't cause the glass to lift (yet) and seems to hide the edge of the protector very well.
The raised lip at the top of the case and slightly raised lower corners do not seem to be large enough to keep the glass off of a table if placed face down. I noticed my home button stuck out enough to almost touch a table with this case on. After installing the glass, the home button is slightly recessed lower than the protector and as such will not be scratch free if placed face down.
Overall I'm very pleased with the fit and finish and how well it works with the OEM Samsung leather case. I'll reserve another post for future updates after I've used it for a few weeks.
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Update 4/22:
My screen protector is lifting at the top left side due to poor adhesion. I've asked for a refund.
It still has better fit than the other options we currently have, but I'm taking it off and waiting for a Zagg.
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Nice review. Hopefully this one is a winner. The biggest thing holding me back from getting one right now, is the fact that they end up disappointing everyone few days/weeks down the road.
sanjay228 said:
Nice review. Hopefully this one is a winner. The biggest thing holding me back from getting one right now, is the fact that they end up disappointing everyone few days/weeks down the road.
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That's what I've read. Another reason why I reserved another post for an update after a few weeks.
Initially, I love it. Hopefully I'll still feel this way next month. Lol
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Is the back and recent button transparent or printed on?
popophobia said:
Is the back and recent button transparent or printed on?
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Transparent.
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Thanks for the review. I never had a glass screen protector and wanted one but have mixed feelings. There seems to be compromises to be made (less responsiveness, might come off, "sheen", looks since I prefer just a clear one so I can see my gold s7 edge true color). I am really tempted to go naked on it but I been reading that some people have scratches on their screens When no protection. I would still probably go with this tho.
Thanks
So no more front lip on the Samsung leather case after TGSP? That sucks. I ordered the case today anyways, LOL
The only thin & clear case I have that still offers a front lip & doesn't affect the TGSP at all is the Tauri clear case.
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Yeah it kinda sucks (the lip ordeal).. I can feel it's raised up a bit but mostly because the glass turns down a bit. The protector rolls up a bit before it makes the "edge" turn and I think this is where it would touch.
It's an ever so slight touch when face down, but I think it does touch in places.
If the phone got dropped face down with this case and protector, the protector would break most likely.
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Just fitted a black GPEL screen protector to my S7 edge.
The fit is fantastic. It's also really easy to fit.
My only criticism is that there's a slight "haze" to the inside of the screen protector that gives a slight sparkling effect with a light screen.
Fitted my black one yesterday. Not a fan..
Mine does not look black but blue?
Also the responsiveness is not that good. I can hardly press a or q on a nordic keyboard. I really have to press down hard to get those letters.
My Gpel glass came with a few dents in it.. Maybe this is why the responsiveness is so bad. I have emailed gpel about this.
The glass is not clear but sparkly.. I don't like that at all.. I feel like I am giving up too much quality of this awesome screen just to protect it.
I will try again if I get a replacement, but for now it is back to a Ultimate Shield screen protector for me.
welshbloke70 said:
Just fitted a black GPEL screen protector to my S7 edge.
The fit is fantastic. It's also really easy to fit.
My only criticism is that there's a slight "haze" to the inside of the screen protector that gives a slight sparkling effect with a light screen.
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I noticed the effect as well. I'm a window tinter by trade so glass is my Forte and I noticed the haze right away.
In the OP there's a picture of the bottom the screen with a reflection of my ceiling fan lights where I mentioned this effect. It's very evident in that picture.
I don't notice it much while using the phone though so YMMV
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daddymikey1975 said:
I don't notice it much while using the phone though so YMMV
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I can notice the slight sparkle when there's a light background.
That said it appears to be the best available screen protector out for the S7 edge.
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That said it appears to be the best available screen protector out for the S7 edge.
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I read all the threads and reviews and chose this one for that reason.
Maybe Zagg or someone else will release one that's even better, but until then, this one fits the bill as long as it doesn't lift or anything in a few weeks.
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I have been lurking here looking for a good glass sp, and since you mentioned sheen a few times in this thread and the other, and since noone seems to be telling you why, i thought i'd log in to my old acc and enlighten you.
This "sheen" problem usually occurs in cheap screen glass screen protectors in days of old. When glass screen protectors were still a novelty. When people were still experimenting with how glass SPs should stick on your phone. This problem occurs when the whole glass does not touch the screen. By putting a layer of glue, even less than a milimeter, on the top and bottom part of the screen, the rest of the glass is essentially hovering over your phone's screen.
When it does touch it, glass on glass, u get that swirl problem. that oilly problem. And it will only get worse as time goes by as the glass that sticks together tends to stay together, due to friction, and then the rest of the glass sp starts to bend
Baronic said:
I have been lurking here looking for a good glass sp, and since you mentioned sheen a few times in this thread and the other, and since noone seems to be telling you why, i thought i'd log in to my old acc and enlighten you.
This "sheen" problem usually occurs in cheap screen glass screen protectors in days of old. When glass screen protectors were still a novelty. When people were still experimenting with how glass SPs should stick on your phone. This problem occurs when the whole glass does not touch the screen. By putting a layer of glue, even less than a milimeter, on the top and bottom part of the screen, the rest of the glass is essentially hovering over your phone's screen.
When it does touch it, glass on glass, u get that swirl problem. that oilly problem. And it will only get worse as time goes by as the glass that sticks together tends to stay together, due to friction, and then the rest of the glass sp starts to bend
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It seems to be on the exterior as well. I also noticed it before I put the sp on the phone.
I'll agree that is inherent in this glass protector, and it really sucks but I'll live with it for now until something better comes along.
The rest of the fit and finish is outstanding imo.
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I usually use a screen protector with every phone I've had but with the s7e it's just too hard to find something decent that doesn't affect the quality of the display "one of main reasons I went with s7e is for the gorgeous display, so instead of endless search and money for screen protector I just bought insurance instead
Anyone try this?
https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sour...ggnMAI&usg=AFQjCNGr4IBe0q5TwUdJ9URPNsb1w3OJyg
Seems interesting.
It is 9h rested like tempered glass .
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@daddymikey1975 I know it's been only 2 days but how's it going between the TGPS & the leather case? Any lifting issues?
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@daddymikey1975 I know it's been only 2 days but how's it going between the TGPS & the leather case? Any lifting issues?
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So far no issues.
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The Orzly Tempered Glass Screen Protector. I used 3 of them on my 1+1 and they did their job perfectly, not a scratch on the screen even when I sometimes thought it was done for. So after ordering my 1+3 i first bought the tempered glass screen protector from Oneplus. Huge mistake. Hands down the worst screen protector i used so far. So almost immediately i ordered myself a trusted Orzly screen protector.
Installation:
Installation of the screen protector was quick and easy. I guess the procedure is about the same for every screen protector out there but still.. The only problem is that even i wiped the screen clean with the cloth etc. But still i managed to get a spec of dust on the screen which really annoys me. I guess i'll just buy another one
Conclusion:
Great screen protector, does the job perfectly. I hope i don't need to replace it any time soon.
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As you can see on the picture below, the screen protector from Oneplus isn't all that good...
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However the Orzly one:
thanks for the review but before people run out to buy one based on this review, a few things i feel should be mentioned:
1) this Orzly protector does NOT work with a lot of cases. if you have a case that covers the sides but doesn't go over the glass, it will push and lift the Orzly. if you do have a case that fits snug, it will push in the glass and create weird color marks.
2) the protector has dots on it that are clearly visible in direct sunlight and quite frankly, make the screen look like crap.
3) the protector is a smudge/fingerprint magnet!!!
4) because it doesn't quite stick to the screen, unless the sides are fully covered by a case, you will get dust inside.
5) i did notice a slight touch response degradation but its not major.
my conclusion: Orzly dropped the ball on this one. i had their protector on the One and the Two and they were incredible but the one for the Three is a mess and i will be asking for my money back.
I can only confirm it. I'm very disappointed with Orzly tgsp. It doesn't work with orzly flex case. Matrix dots are very annoying, so far it's the worst screen protector I purchased.
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Rattles said:
thanks for the review but before people run out to buy one based on this review, a few things i feel should be mentioned:
1) this Orzly protector does NOT work with a lot of cases. if you have a case that covers the sides but doesn't go over the glass, it will push and lift the Orzly. if you do have a case that fits snug, it will push in the glass and create weird color marks.
2) the protector has dots on it that are clearly visible in direct sunlight and quite frankly, make the screen look like crap.
3) the protector is a smudge/fingerprint magnet!!!
4) because it doesn't quite stick to the screen, unless the sides are fully covered by a case, you will get dust inside.
5) i did notice a slight touch response degradation but its not major.
my conclusion: Orzly dropped the ball on this one. i had their protector on the One and the Two and they were incredible but the one for the Three is a mess and i will be asking for my money back.
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Completely agree Rattles, this screen protector doesn't fit with Orzly's own Grip Pro case. For me the touch response degradation was so bad, I removed the screen protector after less than 24 hours with it fitted and fitted it to the inside of my bin.
Personally, I think that this screen protector is utter trash.
I second the negative experience with the Orzly TGSP, which is quite a bummer. I had very good experience with their TGSP on previous devices, but I guess the curved screen made them make a bad deciscion to go with the black bordered one.
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2) the protector has dots on it that are clearly visible in direct sunlight and quite frankly, make the screen look like crap.
3) the protector is a smudge/fingerprint magnet!!!
4) because it doesn't quite stick to the screen, unless the sides are fully covered by a case, you will get dust inside.
5) i did notice a slight touch response degradation but its not major.
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I am pretty happy with the Orzly which I use with a sandstone case.
2) Dots are only visible under certain circumstances, but it is rare, in my case 99% of the time not visible. I already forgot about them.
3) Agree, it is a fingerprint magnet. But also easier to clean than the original screen protector.
5) Didn't notice any touch response degradation and must state that thanks to a more slippery surface the fingers slide better which for me is a big plus.
Although it fits perfect and the dot matrix doesn't bother me but dust entered the screen protector after a week even though I was using a case.
Very disappointed with orzly. Not 2.5d at all. Glass is bigger than screen and there are a lot of dust in the gap. Dots are visible quite often. Doesn't stick well.. Hate it.
Bought and discarded the protector after one day of use. For all the points mentioned by many above. Waste of money.
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I am pretty happy with the Orzly which I use with a sandstone case.
2) Dots are only visible under certain circumstances, but it is rare, in my case 99% of the time not visible. I already forgot about them.
3) Agree, it is a fingerprint magnet. But also easier to clean than the original screen protector.
5) Didn't notice any touch response degradation and must state that thanks to a more slippery surface the fingers slide better which for me is a big plus.
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Although it fits perfect and the dot matrix doesn't bother me but dust entered the screen protector after a week even though I was using a case.
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Yes, i agree. The dots are only visible in direct sunlight. That still so many have bad experience with this tgsp. I really like it!
Just to add one more negative thing: the Protector is very reflective (compared to other tempered glass protectors and stock Display). Hence outdoor usage is limited.
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I also have this one and I'm super disappointed.
I mean, why don't they just make it translucent? And why is there no glue on the glass? It lifts off even without a case...
Also the cutouts aren't perfect, while the camera and speaker ones fit perfectly I only see half of the buttons. And those fingerprints!
Really, even the pre-applied protector from OnePlus was better.
I can confirm all these flaws. Anyone got a recommendation for a good one? The official oneplus one is back in stores, so I maybe just end up buying this.
I threw it away as well. It was worse than the official one tbh, at least the official one doesn't fall off all the time...
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FYI: Complained about the garbage quality through Amazon and got my money back.
Time to find a better glass protector now.
i got a casebase protector but havent removed the protector that comes with it, should i try the casebase or is everyone going back to standard protectors since these full coverage ones arent cutting it?
merewood bebox said:
i got a casebase protector but havent removed the protector that comes with it, should i try the casebase or is everyone going back to standard protectors since these full coverage ones arent cutting it?
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As far as I can tell , the Case base is identical to Orzly so honestly, I would just keep the one that came with the phone and send it back.
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As far as I can tell , the Case base is identical to Orzly so honestly, I would just keep the one that came with the phone and send it back.
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Alight so what you planning to use now, there's not much Choce for this phone now that I i think about it
Thank you
You just saved me man, I was about to order after reading the post.
Rattles said:
thanks for the review but before people run out to buy one based on this review, a few things i feel should be mentioned:
1) this Orzly protector does NOT work with a lot of cases. if you have a case that covers the sides but doesn't go over the glass, it will push and lift the Orzly. if you do have a case that fits snug, it will push in the glass and create weird color marks.
2) the protector has dots on it that are clearly visible in direct sunlight and quite frankly, make the screen look like crap.
3) the protector is a smudge/fingerprint magnet!!!
4) because it doesn't quite stick to the screen, unless the sides are fully covered by a case, you will get dust inside.
5) i did notice a slight touch response degradation but its not major.
my conclusion: Orzly dropped the ball on this one. i had their protector on the One and the Two and they were incredible but the one for the Three is a mess and i will be asking for my money back.
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I installed mine and I like it. I'm pretty ocd about acreen protectors too...no gap under acreen, and I use the oneplus sandstone snap case and it doesn't touch the protector. Only fault is the dang rate it picks up fingerprints. I can see the dots underneath, but only in sunlight...that not an issue at all. I tried about 3 different ones odd of Amazon before I left this one on.
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Righteo, our phones will be arriving in a week, which screen protectors should we be buying? Thoughts?
I'm tempted by a tempered glass (pun not intended, but I chuckled), but haven't had one before. They seem like they can be pretty thin these days and keep the nice feeling of glass instead of plastic. My Z3C came with protectors for front and back in the box, but looking at the "whats included" things, I can't see any mention of that for the XZ1c.
I guess the requirements are: can't be crap; gotta be reasonably easy to apply bubble free; nice to touch; not going to peel or flake after a few months; not a finger-print magnet; doesn't interfere with the touchscreen function; doesn't alter the colours.
Get your suggestions in! Mobilefun have a couple available to preorder, but I've got no reason to think these are any better than ones on Amazon etc.
Just got my XZ1 Compact from Sony HK. They gave me a third party "nano protector" which is crap; covers the screen but not the wall glass area, the texture is nice but it's a dust magnet. Looking for a full screen tempered glass protector now..
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Definitely go tempered glass, just dropped my nexus 5x today (a week before upgrade to XZ1 compact) and the screen protector cracked but the screen is fine. I also know a guy at work who has dropped his iphone at least 6 times and broken the screen protector only.
Im tempted to get the sony Xperia™ XZ1 Compact Style Cover Stand SCSG60 for a bit more protection but not sure how ill get on with a cover case like that.
Screen protector wise i've only seen these in the UK
Not sure whats curved about it but its official ish by the looks of it. Not sure i like the black boxes though.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/roxfit-mfx-sony-xperia-xz1-compact-curved-glass-screen-protector-64844
Not heard of Olixar but this one has clear glass all over.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/olixar-s...t-tempered-glass-screen-protector-black-65018
I found a cheap tempered glass protector, the only one I could find after couple of hours checking shops in Hong Kong.
It went to the trash bin after a day...
It covered the screen area only and its edges wouldn't stick to the phone glass...
Yes, I just found out that the XZ1 glass is 2.5D so it is slightly curved, very very slightly but still.
I guess it will be hard to find a full screen one then. The best option I've found on Internet is a curved plastic protector, similar to what I had on my S7 edge; it should cover nicely the whole area without bubbles or the issues all the curved tempered glass had, but this kind of material is fingerprint, smudges and grease magnet...
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koziakauzu said:
Just got my XZ1 Compact from Sony HK. They gave me a third party "nano protector" which is crap; covers the screen but not the wall glass area, the texture is nice but it's a dust magnet. Looking for a full screen tempered glass protector now..
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Try this one - Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Screen Protector,SMTR® [Edge Full Coverage Screen Protector][Easy-Install][Scratch resistant][Ultra Clear] 2.5D Pro Fit 9H Tempered Glass 0.33mm for Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact - Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075686NYQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_TQGYzb8Q5M2SG
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http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/roxfit-mfx-sony-xperia-xz1-compact-curved-glass-screen-protector-64844
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Purchased the full glass screen protector mentioned here as well as the Roxfit book case. Will let you guys know how it goes when I receive them.
Looks like the tempered glass ones don't reach to the edges due to curving of the screen. Might be a bit tricky to find one that covers the entire front properly, and even then, I guess glass is out of the question.
Gonna try one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0755DYRYQ
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Looks like the tempered glass ones don't reach to the edges due to curving of the screen. Might be a bit tricky to find one that covers the entire front properly, and even then, I guess glass is out of the question.
Gonna try one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0755DYRYQ
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This is the Roxfit one, they do the cases under the 'made for xperia' partnership so id hope the glass would be good too (even if not made for xperia)
https://www.roxfit.mobi/products/sony-xperia-xz1-compact-full-cover-tempered-glass
Roxfit one looks the same, I think these ones with the coloured surrounds might be edge-to-edge. If you look at the clear options on Amazon a number of them mention they'll only cover the screen and not go to the edge due to curves. There are a couple of reviews on the XZ1 protectors that mention they don't go to the edge.
Should get mine tomorrow and just received notification of dispatch of my phone too, so hopefully they'll all rock up some time tomorrow.
I bought this screen protector and I'm a little disapointed. Although it was easy to put on and has a good finish. It doesn't wrap round the edges of the curved display and thb, I can't imagine there are any protectors that will.
Part of a screen protectors design is to be hard and ridgid to resist scratches, now get that hard material to wrap round a 90 degree corner.
I'll be interested in feedback of the other protectors listed here.
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Gonna try one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0755DYRYQ
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Easy to put on, I did it straight away, so I pulled off the shipping cover and slapped this one down in one movement. No dust, no bubbles.
The black frame is a little weird, the most noticeable bit is the cut out for the Sony logo. But be warned with these glass frames - you cannot use the official DK60 dock! It is just slightly too big to slot in to the correct sized bracket. I've had to use a bigger bracket and shove a bit of card down the back.
Anyone have a suggestion of a normal nonglass screen protector? I just love the one that originally came with my z3c - it's oleophobic so I honestly never see any fingerprint smudges on the screen.
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Easy to put on, I did it straight away, so I pulled off the shipping cover and slapped this one down in one movement. No dust, no bubbles.
The black frame is a little weird, the most noticeable bit is the cut out for the Sony logo. But be warned with these glass frames - you cannot use the official DK60 dock! It is just slightly too big to slot in to the correct sized bracket. I've had to use a bigger bracket and shove a bit of card down the back.
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So is it ok in use with the phone? Id rather have full coverage but ive seen some not full coverage ones that are completely clear and so wont look as odd with the black sections.
Alas, the only camera I have on me at the moment is my phone. But it doesn't look too bad, I can't see a clear one looking any better in reality as the thickness is the most distracting thing. A film one will get a snugger fit, but the clarity and feel isn't anywhere as nice as glass.
This one from Protectionfilms24.com is more up my street, old school film with cutouts only where they need to be but need to get more info on just how much "smaller than the display" it actually is.
(all screen protectors listed in this thread don't ship to my country and I'm not a big fan of colored frame either)
Last try until I give up and just use my phone without a screen protector.
Installed an " Imak Hydrogel " protector (installation requires water)... Good thing is it came with 2 pieces.
I have lot of experience with regular plastic ones and tempered glass but this is my first protector requiring water..
I've installed the first one and I had an horrible texture, when I decided to remove it I also tried to reposition it just to see if it could be better. Indeed it was but it was also already ruined by my fingerprints underneath. (it doesn't adhere to transparent tape, hard to find a way to peel it off or just reposition it)
I've then installed the spare one and is definitely better this time. Not perfect but definitely usable. I have to see how scratch prone it is and if it doesn't retain oil or fingerprints too much.
Oh yes and it is covering the whole glass edge to edge..
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I went with the Omaton (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0755DYRYQ) as previously listed. Really not a fan of the black frame bits i just dont see the need and it stops one product being used by all coloured models which seems a bit unsound in a business sense too.
Still the application and packaging and all the stickers screen wipes and so on made the process really easy and i got a dust and bubble free application and pleased with the end result and i can live with the oddly boxed Sony logo.
Omaton with the black frame fitted:
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You can see it goes past the edge of the screen, but doesn't quite meet the edge of the phone (due to curving). So unless somebody makes a shaped front piece, I think this probably going to be as good as it gets for glass.
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Omaton with the black frame fitted:
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You can see it goes past the edge of the screen, but doesn't quite meet the edge of the phone (due to curving). So unless somebody makes a shaped front piece, I think this probably going to be as good as it gets for glass.
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That looks pretty damn good.