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UPDATE: Now available for limited preorder at MIME - Thank you MIME and everyone who helped make this a reality!
UPDATE: mime has a glass protector "in development" according to their website, and an OP reports mime should have it ready next week (week of April 1st). I'll update again once it is available. Yea!
After getting the real glass screen protector for my wife's ipad air and the gumdrop bounce skin for it, I don't know if I would want to use any tablet without them. The real glass makes for the most amazing interaction with the device and the bounce skin I find perfect for a tablet, I don't need the extra plastic frame, just a thick silicone skin with oversized corner protection.
Does anyone know if there is a coming glass screen cover?
I can't locate any. I'm going to send an email to MIME to see if they have it scheduled. I agree, once you go glass, you can never go back to plastic protectors.
I also have a glass protector for my note 2 . Glass is so much nicer, waiting for some to be announced as well. I did buy a plastic protector in the meantime don't want to risk scratching the screen while I wait for the good stuff
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Here is the response I got from MIME.
Hi Mike,
Thanks for reaching out to us, and thank you for your support! We are
still gauging demand for Samsung's new tablets. If we receive enough
message requests you can be sure we'll make it happen
Best,
MIME
Here is the link to their contact form. If we all request it, maybe they will build it.
http://mimeusa.com/contact/
Sent my request Mime is the best.
Sent my req to Mime.
But a pretty good alternative for now.....http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Samsun..._sim_pc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EJRPT7KRKD5FKSBVEKK
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Here is the link to their contact form. If we all request it, maybe they will build it.
http://mimeusa.com/contact/
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Thank you for doing this Mike! I replied, and I hope others keep it up and request the glass, even if they are only thinking about it. If you ever try using glass, you will see why absolutely no plastic is comparable. It must be glass or it sucks. I personally wipe mine down frequently, I just have to have that mirror surface. We can debate about if it is better to use TMS-Cl to coat it (think rain-X for a car window, which is likely what the "oleophobic coating" is) [gotta love marketing guys] or just plain glass, but it must be glass. Nothing else will do, it does not matter if you are kinesthetic dominant or not in your learning style, glass is just better.
Hopefully we can get someone to make the glass protector.
Sent my request. I had no idea these existed, but I had a single grain of sand scratch my screen on my A700 and have felt shame for allowing that to happen ever since. Spending twice as much on this device, I'm going to protect every little bit of it.
I have probably tried at least 10 different types of screen protectors and NOTHING is better than real glass. I''ll take my chances until a real glass protector is released.
Thanks for pestering MIME. Hopefully they will make these for us.
glass-like surface
Anybody tried this Zagg screen protector yet?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/zagg-in...p?id=1219098632627&skuId=4545042#tab=overview
This ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD GP2HWS-F0B features military-grade material to protect the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2 or Galaxy Tab PRO 12.2 from scratches. The thin, glass-like surface maintains clear images and rich colors.
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Here is the response I got from MIME.
Hi Mike,
Thanks for reaching out to us, and thank you for your support! We are
still gauging demand for Samsung's new tablets. If we receive enough
message requests you can be sure we'll make it happen
Best,
MIME
Here is the link to their contact form. If we all request it, maybe they will build it.
http://mimeusa.com/contact/
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tonyz3 said:
Sent my req to Mime.
But a pretty good alternative for now.....http://www.amazon.com/Spigen-Samsun..._sim_pc_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EJRPT7KRKD5FKSBVEKK
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Do you have this? Since it is plastic I don't trust it, I think it will scratch even though it give a hardness value that is pretty high. Too expensive for a plastic film for me. My GUESS is that it will also not "feel right" to me, plastic always has a wave to it. You need plate glass to get that perfectly smooth surface. Sometimes I've gotten away with using plexiglass (fiberglass plastic) for a flat surface (most notably building a dead flat magic sculpt rectangle that would not warp in high heat when I baked the model I was making), but still its tricky, glass is much much better to me. Also by saying it will get scratched, my glasses get scratched and they are made from similar material and even have the scratch resistant coating on them. My ski goggles get scratched, and those micro fine scratches build up fast. This is why I constantly demand glass for my touch sensitive devices. Heck my 3 year old thinkpad convertible tablet screen (non-glass) has micro scratches and marks on it and I only infrequently use it as a tablet (b/c it is not intuitive like the current tablets).
If you have it and it works really well, please let me know, but I just have a feeling that it is overpriced and will scratch.
I have that companies nano.t glass for my S4 because at the time it was the only thin glass I could find that would fit under the otterbox defender case (all other glass products were too thick). It is a nice product, but I got the TechPro glass for my wife's ipad at <1/3 their price and it is magic for the ipad air. I like that companies products, but I think they are priced a bit too high. They have great marketing, so good for them, but I'll go to someone cheaper if I can, its all glass underneath and I can apply my own TMS-Cl if I need to.
I told MIME in my request that I would buy all my future glass from them if they made this, and I will. Supporting companies that make good products is the only way to encourage them to keep going with making new good products.
For a tablet I feel like I would want the thicker glass, but I don't care, I just want a real glass protector for this tablet when I get the LTE version as soon as it comes out. I want a tablet I can read a scientific paper on at full size (or just about). Just like the comic book guys want to read comics at full size. I figure by supporting the development of this size tablet, the weight will come down rapidly in a generation or two, and the computing power will rise dramatically too.
I'll thank everyone who goes and requests the glass protector and then posts that they did it in this thread. Hopefully we will all get what we want, a glass screen protector. If you made it this far, thanks for reading!
Mike02z said:
Here is the response I got from MIME.
Hi Mike,
Thanks for reaching out to us, and thank you for your support! We are
still gauging demand for Samsung's new tablets. If we receive enough
message requests you can be sure we'll make it happen
Best,
MIME
Here is the link to their contact form. If we all request it, maybe they will build it.
http://mimeusa.com/contact/
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Anybody tried this Zagg screen protector yet?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/zagg-in...p?id=1219098632627&skuId=4545042#tab=overview
This ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD GP2HWS-F0B features military-grade material to protect the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2 or Galaxy Tab PRO 12.2 from scratches. The thin, glass-like surface maintains clear images and rich colors.
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Whenever I hear this, all I think is marketing. The key quote for me is this "to protect the screen of your Samsung Galaxy Note PRO 12.2 or Galaxy Tab PRO 12.2 from scratches" - I translate this as "protect the note pro screen", it does not say or mean 'provide a scratch free surface to write/interact with' which is what they WANT YOU TO THINK it means, but it is not. Plastic will scratch and gather up micro scratches on it and it will not be perfectly flat like glass so it will be less than ideal to work with. I agree with the statement someone made that I'm spending a lot of money on this, I'm willing to go a little bit more to get a quality glass screen protector. [I will also likely buy a cheap, cheap cheap plastic film until then.]
I think of it as writing on the surface like it was meant to be (the surface is glass) so covering it with glass duplicates it but if I scratch the glass protector, I can peel it off and replace it, unlike the original screen surface. Nothing will be perfect at protecting from damage, but a glass protector will be as perfect as it gets. It is also my guess that people who don't think glass is worth it, just have not tried it yet (that would be my highest %, with some other stragglers as 'don't care about a protector', 'don't have the money to get glass', 'don't understand why they need a protector' [not stupid people, but just aren't cynical/experiences enough to realize they will scratch stuff until it happens and then they don't like it and can't do anything about it], or finally 'insensitive to the glass/plastic differences or minimal interaction with device').
I'm going to write to MIME again and say that with the consumers that are willing to spend a premium chunk of money on this device, will likely be either willing to or demand to spend a premium chunk of money on the ideal screen protector (meaning glass). Just like grocery stores (by the use of rewards cards) figured out that people who spend the extra money to buy organic milk will also spend the money to by organic mushrooms and other high profit items that people who just want to buy regular milk will not want to buy. So by spending the space and money to cater to these customers who demand premium products, they can make more money (and good profit) by carrying other premium products. Not everyone buys them, but the people who buy them tend to purchase other similar items. The Note Pro 12.2 is an expensive tablet,we want quality in it (high amounts of screen real estate) and are willing to pay for it. Since we are willing to spend a little more for it, I bet as a group we are willing to spend a little more to buy the "best damn screen protector surface" that we can afford. Maybe that is it we want to buy a surface, not just a protector. We want to buy an experience, the kinesthetics of fluid user/device interaction. To get the best interaction point you need glass, you just can't get it with plastic. Its not just a protector its surface interaction we want. I'll send this to MIME, maybe their marketing people can use it. With plastic you get a screen protector, with glass you get a true surface.
I just want to say thank you to everyone who is posting and for writing to MIME to help get this made for us high end tablet users. The days are dragging by until the LTE comes out and I can buy it. I want it NOW (with glass and a gumdrop bounce brand skin).
No I don't have the Spigen for the note 12.2 but have had it on other devices and it is very nice. No drag with a stylus. . I also have used zagg often on my phones and really like them mainly for the ease of installation. I Would really like to try the Mime but who knows their time frame to have it ready.
I have used Zagg screen protectors. I did not like them. They have a sticky feel that annoys the heck out of me. Glass or naked for my devices.
Mike02z said:
I have used Zagg screen protectors. I did not like them. They have a sticky feel that annoys the heck out of me. Glass or naked for my devices.
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I have used Zagg protectors too, but this one seems to be different, made of glass not the sticky rubbery screen protector. Zagg has started making glass like tempered glass so I was wondering if the one at Best Buy was the new product. The description on it says glass-like.
http://investors.zagg.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=824469
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I have used Zagg protectors too, but this one seems to be different, made of glass not the sticky rubbery screen protector. Zagg has started making glass like tempered glass so I was wondering if the one at Best Buy was the new product. The description on it says glass-like.
http://investors.zagg.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=824469
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Yup, you're right. Looks like it is real glass.
Sent MIME an email as well. Got a thank you response from them in a couple of hours. Here's hoping!
In the meantime I ordered a ghost shield from them for my son's moto x.
I have the steinheil, and it is smooth but not oleophobic at all so it shows fingerprints and has more glare. Ideally I would like to see spigen come out with a glass product like what I have for my gs4. The glass.tr I have for that is clear, smooth, Casey reduced glare, and is oleophobic. As a result, friends I see on a regular basis ask me repeatedly if I got my phone replaced because it always looks brand new.
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Hi Tony,
Thank you for checking us out and thank you for your interest! We are in the process of working on gauging demand for Note Pro glass at the moment. Your input is valuable, and will be brought to attention during our next meeting. Thanks again for writing to us, and we'll definitely be posting updates on our Facebook page as they come!
Best,
MIME
Mike02z said:
Yup, you're right. Looks like it is real glass.
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We sell these at best buy. They are pretty nice.
Russbad said:
I have used Zagg protectors too, but this one seems to be different, made of glass not the sticky rubbery screen protector. Zagg has started making glass like tempered glass so I was wondering if the one at Best Buy was the new product. The description on it says glass-like.
http://investors.zagg.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=824469
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The S7 was a challenge to protect the screen, and it's looking like the S8 is going to be even harder. Based on what I learned during my search for an S7 protector, it looks like we're going to be stuck using either a wet application or a 3D curved glass screen. Does anyone have any experience with either? I know for sure that I'm getting the S8, but I'm not sure which would be the best protection (and best value).
I'll be sure to update this main post if we can come up with something that is effective.
i dont know which one is good , but i know that one called invisible shield just took too much money from us
they are actually stealing from us , so avoid that one
I've had nothing but good experiences with ZAGG InvisibleShield HD Dry. Honestly think it's the best alternative for the edge screen.
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I am seriously dreading going through this again lol
Femmetechstic said:
I am seriously dreading going through this again lol
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same, i think i tried at least $200 in glass protectors, most failed immediately. the rest, not soon after. I've been using the iqshield and armorsuit wet installs on the s7 edges we currently have. Obviously, it doesn't offer much for impact protection, but not a scratch to be found on the screen.
You would think with the gorilla glass being used here that the need for protectors would go down, not up.
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You would think with the gorilla glass being used here that the need for protectors would go down, not up.
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All gorilla glass scratches at a 6 mohs scale hardness level, keys and knives won't scratch it but sand/rocks will most likely.
I had the S7 Edge last year, and ended up not getting a screen protector at all, after spending something like $60 on various ones that didn't do a good job. It was stressful, and I am contemplating just doing the same thing this year, if there isn't an "obvious" choice.
I saw a decent looking Zagg glass screen protector on Best Buy's website. Hopefully it works better than the one they put out for the S7E.
im new to the curves. ive had zagg in the past on other devices and loved the products but they are pricey. just pre-ordered yesterday now to do some research on cases and shields. thanks for starting this thread. looking to get any info from s7 edge owners as possible!
zagg coming soon.
https://www.zagg.com/us/en_us/shop-by-device/samsung-galaxy-s8-accessories
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im new to the curves. ive had zagg in the past on other devices and loved the products but they are pricey. just pre-ordered yesterday now to do some research on cases and shields. thanks for starting this thread. looking to get any info from s7 edge owners as possible!
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I have the S7 Edge and have moderate success with Glass Screen Protectors. One big issue is the case you use. You cannot use big heavy cases - they break the screens - best to use clear rubbery plastic protectors that have very thin sides - they offer decentprotection and look ok.
Spigen has a good curved plastic screen protector that works very well - not glass - but it fits with more cases than the Glass ones do - honestly, I ended up not using a case at all - and getting a clear glass screen protector that I rate a 7 on a ten scall -
When I get my S8 - I think I will find a clear, curved plastic protecor again. Like the one from Spigen or a few other providers - (Bodyglove has one too) More to protect against scratches than anything else.
Glass always has some issues - even the good ones - very little adhesive - tends to lift up slightly when you type at the edges - sometimes giving you a sort of 'clicking sound' - sometimes touch is effected at the edges too - typing the letters or keys to the extreme sides of the phone can be touchy sometimes....
All in all though it is an awesome looking phone...can't wait. Hope the bootloader isn't locked on the International variant - G950F -
screen protectors are a thing of the past imho.. they scratch easily and make you think that it would have happened to your glass
I do see little scratches on my s7 edge, but i cant feel them, and dont see them unless I look hard.
Apparently the curve is much less prominent on the S8 than on the S7 Edge. I wonder if that will help the glass screen protector situation? Went without a protector on my S7 Edge and ended with a cracked screen, don't want to repeat that but can't deal with non glass protection.
That's my concern as well since this will be my first phone, coming from the S6, that's gonna have a curved display. I was planning on buying another Spigen case as it's the main reason why my S6 is still in one piece, haha, but I've heard that the curved glass protectors don't work well with any cases that aren't the really thin TPU ones, so that poses a potential problem.
Should I even bother ordering any remotely heavy-duty case now, despite not being 100% sure if there's gonna be ANY glass screen protectors that will work with this curved display? If there are curved glass screen protectors that will work with heavier duty cases, it'll be very nice to know as I love having a glass screen protector on my S6 and it'd be a shame to have to give that up with the S8.
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spinkick said:
screen protectors are a thing of the past imho.. they scratch easily and make you think that it would have happened to your glass
I do see little scratches on my s7 edge, but i cant feel them, and dont see them unless I look hard.
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You see, I generally plan on selling my phones when I get new ones, so, I honestly care about keeping the phone in as pristine condition as possible, to get maximum resale value. The glass screen protector is the only reason why my S6 doesn't have a cracked screen. I don't understand how people can stand using obviously cracked screens... Every time I see that, I'm like WTF?! Like replacing a screen protector is HELLA cheaper than replacing your entire display. I do have a few minor scratches on my current one, but because it's not my ACTUAL display, it doesn't bother me.
ktz2kool said:
Apparently the curve is much less prominent on the S8 than on the S7 Edge. I wonder if that will help the glass screen protector situation? Went without a protector on my S7 Edge and ended with a cracked screen, don't want to repeat that but can't deal with non glass protection.
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Right?! A glass screen protector saved my S6, so I REALLY hope there will be curved glass screen protectors that'll work with any cases that aren't the cheap, thin TPU ones... T.T
The thing is, that the protector cracks much more easily, as well as scratches more easily. Likely, if a hit was hard enough to crack the screen itself, a glass screen protector is not going to help. They are softer than the phone's glass and that is why people swear by them. Youll spend more money replacing screen protectors then you will making the money difference from selling a "mint" class phone vs "good".
Scratches, maybe the screen protector can help with. Cracks? No way. Manufacturers would also recommend them and not persue gorilla glass etc, if it really was that easy.
I think its just another way for the industry to extract more money from people.
I'm thinking about trying this one. Armorsuit
Their case for the S7 Edge got really good reviews ( 4338 Reviews, average 4 stars) and it's cheap enough if it doesn't work well, not a big loss. It's not glass though, but I've never used a glass screen protector, so doesn't matter to me. And, it's supposedly case friendly.
I ordered a case friendly tempered glass screen protector.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XX3Z634/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
mastibeta said:
I ordered a case friendly tempered glass screen protector.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XX3Z634/ref=ya_st_dp_summary
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Funny that it has a review without the device having been shipped for it to be installed on. I'll laugh if it turns out to not be very good and they edit it to a 1 star 2 days after the phones arrive "in hands" lol.
It's cheap enough I don't care. If it works yay, if not...I'll swap.
With over 55 Million S7 devices sold - Why is it that No Company has produced a proper fitting Tempered Glass screen protector?? Spigen - Bodyguardz... Not one of them has..
https://www.google.ca/amp/m.gsmaren...sales_hit_55_million_milestone-news-24813.php
My Rant out of Frustration!
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same here. I got some online and when they arrived they are ridiculous small. looks stupid.
So I got one that actually covers the whole front of the phone. Works good.
Try Clearplex if available where you live.
No company has made one which properly fits because the phone's screen is a horribly complex shape to make a glass screen protector for. They'd have to make the protectors individually and curve them perfectly to fit the screen. Then the protector would be very expensive, and installation would require a much greater degree of accuracy. Look at all of the different protectors out there which have the same problems. Many of those companies have done their best with the material they buy from a glass supplier. They either go too close to the edge and know it'll lift, or stick with the flat surface only and know it' won't offer full coverage. This phone is probably a huge headache for them.
I've done what thundastruck has and stayed away from glass with my S7. It sucks, but I want good screen coverage and case compatibility. You can't get that with glass on the S7.
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No company has made one which properly fits because the phone's screen is a horribly complex shape to make a glass screen protector for. They'd have to make the protectors individually and curve them perfectly to fit the screen. Then the protector would be very expensive, and installation would require a much greater degree of accuracy. Look at all of the different protectors out there which have the same problems. Many of those companies have done their best with the material they buy from a glass supplier. They either go too close to the edge and know it'll lift, or stick with the flat surface only and know it' won't offer full coverage. This phone is probably a huge headache for them.
I've done what thundastruck has and stayed away from glass with my S7. It sucks, but I want good screen coverage and case compatibility. You can't get that with glass on the S7.
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Well Bodyguardz has decided to make a Tempered Glass Screen protector for the S8 that actually fits the curves - But I spoke to Bodyguardz and they DON'T have any plans to manufacture the ARC for the S7.....
https://www.bodyguardz.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8-screen-protectors-tempered-glass.html
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Well Bodyguardz has decided to make a Tempered Glass Screen protector for the S8 that actually fits the curves - But I spoke to Bodyguardz and they DON'T have any plans to manufacture the ARC for the S7.....
https://www.bodyguardz.com/samsung/samsung-galaxy-s8-screen-protectors-tempered-glass.html
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That's the thing: The S8 was made with curved sides, but they aren't nearly as difficult to make a protector for as the subtly tapered sides/corners/top/bottom that the S7 has. Manufacturers can better handle curves that run the entire length of the sides. Even so, when looking at screen protector reviews for the S8 I see folks are having a tough time with breakage and case compatibility. Flat screens are where glass protectors do best, as they can be cut from bulk sheets, need little to no additional processing, and installation is much easier.
Has anyone tried Bodyguardz's screen protector or contact case?
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Well Bodyguardz has decided to make a Tempered Glass Screen protector for the S8 that actually fits the curves
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All S8 protectors are pretty much crap, just like they were for the S6 and S7. There's only one that works properly is the Whitestone Dome, but it's been out of stock pretty consistantly since it came out.
entropism said:
All S8 protectors are pretty much crap, just like they were for the S6 and S7. There's only one that works properly is the Whitestone Dome, but it's been out of stock pretty consistantly since it came out.
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Have you tried the Bodyguardz ARC?
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I have not, others have. Like I said, the ONLY one that works properly is the Whitestone Dome. The. Only. One.
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Here's how you can tell: Watch the BodyGuardz install video. See where he says "Run your finger along the edges to smooth the small bead of adhesive"? Yeah, that means there's no adhesive over the screen, and it's the same POS overpriced crap everyone else is selling.
I've been reading all the threads in the forum after I brought my OP 5 yesterday (supposed to arrive to me in the next 2 weeks) and I cant find any solid recommendation.
There aren't any brands making screen protectors to our devices and even less reviews.
-I saw people saying to stay away from the original screen protector made by Oneplus due to the few millimeter lost cause by it.
-I looked on the Orzly screen protector and it looked quiet well but after searching the web I saw multitude negative reviews due lack of adhesiv, dot metrix and rainbows showing up on the screen. but some other who claims the protector is completely fine
In conclusion: In the Glass screen protectors section, there is no good product that will be fine with guarantee ?
If so, there is any other kind of screen protector (not glass one's) such as Skinomi or IQ Shield that are recommended?
I have to order any kind of screen protector as soon as possible before my device will arrive.
thanks for your professional support !
Every single option, glass or TPU, sucks. The best option is the non-glass protector that ships applied to the phone. Baby that one as long as you can.
Goronok said:
Every single option, glass or TPU, sucks. The best option is the non-glass protector that ships applied to the phone. Baby that one as long as you can.
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I would agree with you, when it wouldn't collect more dust than a vacuum cleaner.
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I would agree with you, when it wouldn't collect more dust than a vacuum cleaner.
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Still the best, even covered in 2" of lint lol
As much as the screen protectors suck, the Orzly is stil the best of the bunch. I have it installed with no rainbow effect in the middle. Again, I think this is a case of people who have the issues are the ones you see. It depends on how you install it I guess. I know a few others who have also installed it without the rainbow, but I know people who have installed it and have had the rainbow. At least it is a fully screen protector, that doesnt cut off a millimeter of the screen basically, and at least they aren't a company that blames the user for obvious issues with their TGSP *cough* Oneplus *cough*
Take it from someone who has been through 5+ different screen protectors... About the only one that was semi worth a damn was Orzly. You run into ones that don't fill the entire screen and leave the edges exposed, don't stick, cover the front camera or ones that just flat out don't end up sticking. I wish I didn't end up taking off the one that the OP5 came shipped with but oh well lesson learned. As I said as of right now the only semi decent one is Orzly but even that one I had issues with the glue towards the edges peeling so the screen wouldn't respond because the protector was coming off the screen a little. Still though - Orzly or Manufacturer screen that was originally on the one are your best options at this point.
I really like the IQ branded film protector. I've had no problems with it and I only really notice it when I swipe along the edges and feel the film.
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I really like the IQ branded film protector. I've had no problems with it and I only really notice it when I swipe along the edges and feel the film.
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do you use the clear protector or the matte one?
how does it feel ? smooth enough? fingerprints residue ?
you dont have problems using it with cases?
liadatz said:
do you use the clear protector or the matte one?
how does it feel ? smooth enough? fingerprints residue ?
you dont have problems using it with cases?
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I'm using the clear one. It's definitely not as smooth as glass but it's smooth enough. It's more smooth than a glass screen without a oleophobic coating. Fingerprint residue is minimal. The only case I have is the sandstone one from OnePlus and I have no problems with it.
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I'm use the clear one. It's definitely not as smooth as glass but it's smooth enough. It's more smooth than a glass screen without a oleophobic coating. Fingerprint residue is minimal. The only case I have is the sandstone one from OnePlus and I have no problems with it.
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Using the clear IQ protector here too. So far it's the best I've found. I've used the official TGSP, Orzly TGSP, and a couple other cheaper TGSPs. The wet application film screen protectors are the way to go for this phone it seems. Helps a lot with finger prints and I haven't had any issues with it not being slick enough.
think ill just go nude and use a thick case lol. haven't had any scratches on my s8+ which also has gorilla glass 5.
man do i hate how all phones have curved glass of some sort.
Damn those curves.. Let's hope that maybe in a few weeks we will finally get a proper screen protector.
cdig said:
think ill just go nude and use a thick case lol. haven't had any scratches on my s8+ which also has gorilla glass 5.
man do i hate how all phones have curved glass of some sort.
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I went and removed the factory installed protector, it was a bad idea. Now I have small hairline scratches on the bottom right corner. I've now ordered a tempered glass in Amazon to hide the scratches.
The one that came with the phone is fantastic imo. I haven't enjoyed tgsp since my nexus 6p because of the 2.5D curved glass craze, no tgsp fits any phone good anymore. Axon, Samsung (ROFL, you thought OUR screen was bad?) , I haven't looked at the screen protectors for the G6, but the screen doesn't appear to be 2.5d so that's a step in the right direction..
When my stock screen protector gets unusable, I'll buy the 30$ crash guard from rhinosheidl ?????? Just to see if the hype is real...
Unless someone already has photos of it....
MrWilsonxD said:
The one that came with the phone is fantastic imo. I haven't enjoyed tgsp since my nexus 6p because of the 2.5D curved glass craze, no tgsp fits any phone good anymore. Axon, Samsung (ROFL, you thought OUR screen was bad?) , I haven't looked at the screen protectors for the G6, but the screen doesn't appear to be 2.5d so that's a step in the right direction..
When my stock screen protector gets unusable, I'll buy the 30$ crash guard from rhinosheidl Just to see if the hype is real...
Unless someone already has photos of it....
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Any idea when the crashguard is shipping. I don't wanna drop that type of money without looking at reviews.
A Guy Called Revive said:
Any idea when the crashguard is shipping. I don't wanna drop that type of money without looking at reviews.
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No idea whatsoever, my stock screen protector from oneplus is still in fantastic shape, so I don't imagine ordering four a couple more months at least.
The ones for the oneplus 3 are 13 dollars on amazon, and ship with prime in the US.. So I imagine in a few weeks the price will become more better.
I've recently seen this on the taobao site. GOR branded TSP. I've used their flat ones on other phones and am quite satisfied with the performance. They have 2 versions, one with the black border, one with a edge sealant sort of thing. I'm planning to get the sealant version next month since my option to add items for cheap shipping is exhausted for July....
If anyone's in China or has bought one, some feedback would be appreciated.
https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=554613982294
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Any idea when the crashguard is shipping. I don't wanna drop that type of money without looking at reviews.
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https://rhinoshield.io/products/oneplus-5-bumper-case?variant=35872333313
RhinoShield should be out by second half of August according to their site.
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https://rhinoshield.io/products/oneplus-5-bumper-case?variant=35872333313
RhinoShield should be out by second half of August according to their site.
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that's only their bumper.
they are already sending out screen protectors.
i just received mine.
will send it back right away.
waaaay to small, doesn't even cover the display correctly.
Dinjesk said:
that's only their bumper.
they are already sending out screen protectors.
i just received mine.
will send it back right away.
waaaay to small, doesn't even cover the display correctly.
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Its says in the description, "Not edge to edge protection. (NOT FULL COVERAGE)" so there is no false advertising
Hi everybody.
I have been testing a couple of screen protectors in the past and wanted to share my experince with you.
The best one in my opionen is from SAMSUNG itself. It simply has the best quality. If you buy it on amazon its only $11. (http://amzn.to/2xGpWWs) I think for 2 screen protectors thats a good value for the money.
I even made a video review about it to tell what I like about it. If you are interested in it you can watch it here:
https://youtu.be/S2ixW_dvx8s
What are your experiences with screen protectors? I am curious. Share your opinions here
Though mine isn't really a screen protector, I am using the lifeproof case for my S8. Have been very happy with it. The screen protector built into the case is already curved so it fits easily. People have complained about issues with the curved part of the touchscreen and responsiveness. I have not experienced this issue at all. I have always had good luck with the Zagg Glass Protector with other phones, not sure how that is with the S8. Something to potentially look at for people.
chris674 said:
Though mine isn't really a screen protector, I am using the lifeproof case for my S8. Have been very happy with it. The screen protector built into the case is already curved so it fits easily. People have complained about issues with the curved part of the touchscreen and responsiveness. I have not experienced this issue at all. I have always had good luck with the Zagg Glass Protector with other phones, not sure how that is with the S8. Something to potentially look at for people.
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I see. THe big problem with most of the screen protectors for me was that most of them could not hold to the edges and came off pretty early. So that's a big criteria for a good screen protector. THe one by samsung still covers my whole front after months which is one of the many reasons I like it so much.
Glass protectors are to thick and make the phone too thick in my opionion. But maybe I should give it another shot..
yes but glass protectors are designed to protect your screen in an accident, the normal film ones you have will not protect your screen from accidental damage, i presently have a htc phone with a glass screen protector on it and it has saved my phone many times as the glass screen protector cracked but the screen underneath was unmarked. I know have a samsung s8, i bought two glass screen protectors from amazon uk, the reviews were made by 72 viewers and almost 100%. i fitted the screen protector perfectly and it didnt stick to the curve edges and was very unresponsive to touch , i sent them back for full refund which i got. most importantly most of the reviews are fake reviews, amazon should stop this. ive left my feedback on amazon.
These flimsy plastic screen protectors make no sense to me. Your phone glass is already harder than anything you'll throw into your pocket. The metal on your keys and **** can't scratch your screen anyway and all these would do is protect from scratches by getting scratched themselves.
People want screen protectors to protect from cracking and shattering the phone not to protect from scratches. The screen is already mostly scratch proof unless you're rubbing it up against a pointy edge of some harder glass which I seriously don't think you'd be doing.
Anyone try Nano Fix it?
Shofar1
best Screen Protector for the S8
I almost feel bad that I underestimated the installation part as I almost wanted to throw the first screen protector I used. If done correctly and patiently, you will have a premium looking phone. Don’t rush it if you don’t want to regret it. So for you guys who are afraid of the “wet installation”, give it a try. It was a bit difficult for me, but I’ll do it again if it means maintaining the high quality of my Samsung Galaxy S8. And besides, the S8.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07DF82TJ3/ref=sspa_mw_detail_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this one, though I will give it a try. It works perfect and holds very strong as well. I bought same brand for s7 edge and it is the same quality.
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IDK for you but I'm satisfied with this goo.gl/8brXA2 straight from Amazon and reasonable price also I think they have for s8 plus goo.gl/gMg9Wb
https://www.ebay.com/itm/153275884028?var=&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
i tested this one works perfectly
the guard actually sticks to the device via glue with UV just like whitestone one but is lot cheaper
I don't use any screen protector, I realized that touching and stroking the screen was very sensational.
I can totally agree with you. In the past, I've always used multiple screen protectors.
I have my S8+ device a bit over a year now and I can see only a micro-scratches, which are invisible in the daily usage.
Besides, what's the point of buying screen protectors for, let's say 50$ and replace them every year? I'd rather save this money and buy sooner the new, fresh model.
Hi. I would like to know what you all end up using on your screen. I just bought me an S8+ and are desperately looking for a good screen protector that i can use with a case.
Please enlighten me