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Best GN2 Screen Protector

ScandaLeX said:
Nope. No more screen protector. Snatched that puppy off after it developed a tear and never looked back.
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Which one (screen protector) did you use? Just curious where/how it developed a tear. If its due to some deep scratch, wouldn't you consider it actually saving your glass?

I have been very happy with my iSmooth protector. Actually last month I had my phone in the outer upper pocket of Columbia jacket along with keys and other junk. Didn't realize but when I was pulling it out of the pocket zipper went right over the screen of the phone. To my surprise I ended just with a minor scratch on the screen protector (thank God its 3H thick). Of course, me being anal about looking at the scratch, I replaced the screen protector. Honestly, after taking it off you do appreciate the feel of the screen glass, but then I had to put a new one right back on for piece of mind :)
 
I'm about to upgrade to a Note II. I have owned a Bionic since they came out, never needed a screen protector. There is not a single scratch on my screen. Do you really need one with the Note II? I personally hate screen protectors since they inevitably lift up on the corners/sides, get dirty, get scratched, etc. Whereas with the original screen I simply wipe it clean and it looks like new again.

I totally get the desire to have one, I used to be same way with devices. I'm really hoping it's NOT neccessary though with the Note II.
 
I had the SPG Ultra Clear. As far as do I think it potentially protected my screen? No. I think it was an unneeded purchase bought on by forum hype.

Some people act like a cell phone is destined for doom if no screen protector isn't immediately placed on it.
 
After reading this thread over a month ago, I purchased the Spigen Ultra Oleopobic. I am 200% satisfied and will purchase again. After applying the protector to my Note 2, my phone died and I had to get a replacement. I insisted that the salesperson transfer the screen protector to my new note which he did halfheartedly. I got home and reapplied, smoothing bubbles and removing lint with a piece of tape. The protector still looks great and people don't even realize I have one on. I still have my second protector in the pack. Thanks for the recommendation.
 
After reading here someone mentioned a MIME screen protector, I purchased one (I know call me crazy).

1. Really easy to install.

2. It fits inside my Seidio SURFACE™ with Metal Kickstand Combo - Black
I actually installed it with the surface on so I knew it was inside perfectly.

3. just a couple of bubles left, they say they should go away in a week, (EDIT: these are gone in the 2 days they say it should, but I did have to press down on them for about 5 minutes each)

4. should be cut just a hair smaller, got some edges that just wont stay down, but it is not a big deal where they are. (they are very very minor, I'm picky) EDIT 3-19-2013 I got rid of my last big edge bubble, just a couple more small edge bubbles left.

5. very very glass like, I have not seen anything this close. No scratches so far in it at all, from my use (seems very hard to scratch).

6. Pretty thick, thicker than what I thought so

6a. home button is recessed, I actually love this, I was always hitting it by accident.

6b. when scrolling slowly (it may need more time to cure, a month or so, as other screen protectors kind of did the same, but not to this extent) the phone thinks I pulled my finger off the screen and back on, intermittently, causing a tap. EDIT 3-23-2013 This problem in one week has just about gone away.

I'm not sure I like 6b problem, hoping it gets at least better as it ages on the screen as my other protectors did.

also it was not numbered as mentioned in the video at all, I got the nice packaging but no number, then again that would be useless anyway with this kind of thing, as someone would actually give me money for a low used build number.

I was using a Phantom skin, that I did like until I used the pen on it and saw the lines in it (not that bad, but noticeable when looked at certain angles, again my OCD)

If 5b gets better, I will be getting one for my wife's Siii and this will be my most recommended, but only if 6b gets better. EDIT (3-23-2013) this is my most recommended now as 6b has just about gone away.

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Edit to #4 (3-19-2013)
Edit to #6b (3-24-2013)
 
I have edited my post in the week of ownership of the MIME Screen protector
and it is just about perfect!

I love the feel and it cleans easily.

I am going to get one for my wife's siii when MIME gets them back in stock.

I think I could have eliminated all side bubbles, if I spent more time with it when I put it on, but I am picky and the bubbles are not bad at all.

No scratches at all in this week and I has some very dirty hands at some points that I thought would cause them for sure, but nothing at all.

Only drawback is it is pretty thick, but I don't care as it fits inside my seidio case anyway (as my other screen protectors did not) and I like the home button recessed so I don't hit it by accident anymore.

For whatever it is worth I would also give this screen protector a 10 out of 10.
(no other screen protector would I give this to that I have used to date)
 
I was thinking about MIME at first, but then after reading 18 pages of complains including bubbles not going away (on XDA forum), I'm turning the other way. I'm familiar with a dry install PET film screen protectors very well. Tried a bunch, using iSmooth which by far is the best. Install is simple, and if I mess it up - it's easy to lift up and use scotch tape to remove any lint/dust particle, and air bubbles come out easily just by swiping your finger with some pressure on the screen. Here with MIME, I'm reading that it takes days for bubbles to go away, and people are using different tricks to get them out, plus some had issues with edges not sticking well.

With all that said, I'm actually waiting for Seidio VITREO tempered glass screen protector, hopefully to arrive sometime next week ;) Just anxious if I'm going to end up dealing with bubbles...
 
Everyone in this thread is using the Spigen screen protectors and I have to admit, they look really good. I'm currently using an ArmorSuit screen protector for my SGS3, but I was looking into getting a new protector for my SGN2. From the looks of it, I'll be trying the Spigen protector and comparing it to the ArmorSuit on my S3. Has anyone else compared the two brands?
 
LANdroidParty said:
Everyone in this thread is using the Spigen screen protectors and I have to admit, they look really good. I'm currently using an ArmorSuit screen protector for my SGS3, but I was looking into getting a new protector for my SGN2. From the looks of it, I'll be trying the Spigen protector and comparing it to the ArmorSuit on my S3. Has anyone else compared the two brands?
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Only thing that automatically gives Spigen (SGP) the win, IMO, is dry install vs. Armor Suit's wet install. Ever since discovering Spigen and the fact that it doesn't require any water, I've never looked for anything else (unless Spigen didn't have a screen protector for that device).

That said, Spigen has something for the S3 that I'd try, if I had it.

Galaxy S3 Screen Protector Steinheil Curved Crystal - GALAXY S3 - Samsung - Cell Phones | SPIGEN SGP

They haven't made one for the Note 2, but still like it the best (unless I were to go with MIME or the Seidio glass protector).
 
I think I mentioned this before, but iSmooth screen protectors deserve serious consideration. That was my personal dry sp of choice prior to switching to Vitreo tempered glass. They are on par with Spigen, the same crystal clarity, anti-glare, 3H hardness, perfect cut, and no problem sticking to the edges. Also as a bonus you actually get 3 in pack, including HUGE microfiber cleaning cloth (you can wrap the whole phone in it lol!!!), and they offer lifetime replacement guarantee. Price used to be $9.97 for the pack, now I see it on Amazon for $11.97 though (they also got over 700 reviews).
 
twister6 said:
I think I mentioned this before, but iSmooth screen protectors deserve serious consideration. That was my personal dry sp of choice prior to switching to Vitreo tempered glass. They are on par with Spigen, the same crystal clarity, anti-glare, 3H hardness, perfect cut, and no problem sticking to the edges. Also as a bonus you actually get 3 in pack, including HUGE microfiber cleaning cloth (you can wrap the whole phone in it lol!!!), and they offer lifetime replacement guarantee. Price used to be $9.97 for the pack, now I see it on Amazon for $11.97 though (they also got over 700 reviews).
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Hi,

How is the vitreo, hows the finger response on all areas of the screen?
Any edge bubbles?

Do you like ismooth better or?

I'm liking the mime, screen response is just a tad weak on it, but not bad
(I think you would get the same from the seidio one?)


Thanks
and to all
HAPPY EASTER!!!!!
 
dfran1 said:
How is the vitreo, hows the finger response on all areas of the screen?
Any edge bubbles?

Do you like ismooth better or?

I'm liking the mime, screen response is just a tad weak on it, but not bad
(I think you would get the same from the seidio one?)
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Per my official review of VITREO (http://androidforums.com/samsung-ga...vitreo-tempered-glass-review-w-lots-pics.html) finger response is flawless. There was never an edge bubble, just a few "wet" glue spots that went away on the morning after the install.

As you can imagine, comparing it to iSmooth is like apples and oranges, two different products in two different categories. iSmooth is a dry install PET film protector (3H rated), VITREO is a thicker tempered glass layer (9H rated). By nature of its design/material tempered glass will give you a better shock/scratch protection verses a regular film screen protector which mostly offers scratch protection. But then film screen protector is thinner and not as noticeable on the phone, and also lighter thus not contributing extra weight (although I also found VITREO to be very lightweight). I can't judge MIME beside forum comments, mostly on XDA forum where people mentioned issues with edges not sticky uniformly and bubbles remaining for weeks after the install. But everybody agreed that MIME customer support is top notch. Another tempered glass product from Clarivue was mentioned in that forum as "stay away due to quality and awful customer support" lol!!!

With dry film screen protectors, both iSmooth and Spigen are great but I believe iSmooth offers a much better value. I remember writing a negative comment about Spigen sp before in this forum lol!!! because I had a hard time with install and felt the cutout was trimmed too much. But with more experience of other dry installs and reading about other screen protectors - I have to change my opinion, and definitely considering iSmooth/Spigen as two of the top choices.
 
ScandaLeX said:
Hey Twist.... by any chance did you post your tempered glass review in the tempered glass thread?
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Sorry if I missed it, but I wasn't aware about that thread. I usually post my reviews in threads appropriate to the specific phone or tablet section of the forum. Pls let me know the link to that thread, and I can add a link in there to my review post or maybe copy it in there. Wouldn't want to move my review out of Note 2 forum :)
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twister6 said:
Sorry if I missed it, but I wasn't aware about that thread. I usually post my reviews in threads appropriate to the specific phone or tablet section of the forum. Pls let me know the link to that thread, and I can add a link in there to my review post or maybe copy it in there. Wouldn't want to move my review out of Note 2 forum :)
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Tempered glass thread is in the Note 2 forums.
 
i've been using Zagg Invisible Shield (Original) for a long time now, my Galaxy Nexus still like new my Nexus 7 also, on my Note 2 i got the Zagg InvisibleShield HD (by mistake) but i can see the difference and i like it a lot, i've scratched them but within a week the scratch is gone.
 
thehikingdude said:
I'm about to upgrade to a Note II. I have owned a Bionic since they came out, never needed a screen protector. There is not a single scratch on my screen. Do you really need one with the Note II? I personally hate screen protectors since they inevitably lift up on the corners/sides, get dirty, get scratched, etc. Whereas with the original screen I simply wipe it clean and it looks like new again.

I totally get the desire to have one, I used to be same way with devices. I'm really hoping it's NOT neccessary though with the Note II.
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I've always had screen protectors on my screens, but considering going naked on the note2. I also have the note 10.1 and has a screen protector and you can really tell the difference when using the SPen. Feels alot smoother without. I sometimes feel that the screen protector can interfere with typing accuracy like on swype. I'll think about it I guess.
 
Jore said:
I've always had screen protectors on my screens, but considering going naked on the note2. I also have the note 10.1 and has a screen protector and you can really tell the difference when using the SPen. Feels alot smoother without. I sometimes feel that the screen protector can interfere with typing accuracy like on swype. I'll think about it I guess.
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To have a pure glass experience with your screen, you will have to go with a tempered glass. Unfortunately, Note 2 screen is curved toward the edges which creates a challenge for tempered glass screen protector (less flexibility) to stick to the edges. Spigen gave up on that, although they do have good PET film screen protectors, and MIME glass still has edge problems from what I hear even after 2nd gen design. I personally use Seidio VITREO tempered glass which is pricey and has big margin toward edges of the screen, but it works perfectly and just like a real N2 glass. You can find review in my LIST. If you want to go with a regular 3H hardness screen protector, I found iSmooth to be one of the best following by Spigen, imho.
 
Jore said:
I've always had screen protectors on my screens, but considering going naked on the note2. I also have the note 10.1 and has a screen protector and you can really tell the difference when using the SPen. Feels alot smoother without. I sometimes feel that the screen protector can interfere with typing accuracy like on swype. I'll think about it I guess.
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I notice the difference also tbh so my new Note 2 is going without. I got it for 2 yrs now so I will get the benefit of the lovely screen instead of the person I sell it to in a couple of years:)
 
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