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Accessories Best Screen Protector IYO

I just got the steinheil today and took off my old zagg invisishield. The install was super fast and easy.

My super short review of the steinheil ultra clear is in comparison to the zagg I've been using for the 2-3 weeks:
1. My screen is looking rather crisp (something I didn't notice before with my other screen protector)
2. The responsiveness on the screen went up a lot. I thought it was normal that sometimes I didn't move or touch the screen a certain way to get it to do something. Not true.
3. What I thought previously was lag, was in fact not really lag. It would seem that it was probably my finger dragging on the screen that was causing it to look choppy. So moving from screen to screen is looking rather smooth now and my swyping has gotten so much better :D.
4. As far as thickness goes, I think the zagg is still thicker and probably offers more protection.

Conclusion: I'd like to comment that the zaggs I initially had were really awesome and would no doubt protect your phone. After much endorsement on this forum about the steinheil ultra clear, I had to try it out (as I'm still within the refund period). It looks like I'll be sticking with the steinheil and I'll be sending back the zaggs. The improved functionality I got has me hooked.
 
Well I guess I'm one of those dumb asses who likes to throw his money away, or doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground, etc... I had bought the original Verizon screen protectors when I bought my X. It took me going through all three of those to get one down without a spec of dust behind it (grrrrrrrrrr....). Then, when I finally got that right, the last one I put on started to peel up from the corner after a few days (double grrrrrrrrr.....). Then I went and bought the anti-glare pack from Verizon, and all I can say is, I'm happy now! :)
 
i am still waiting on a replacement phone. very tempted to go ahead and use one the steinheils on the old one just to see how its looks
 
Outlaw71 said:
Well I guess I'm one of those dumb asses who likes to throw his money away, or doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground, etc... I had bought the original Verizon screen protectors when I bought my X. It took me going through all three of those to get one down without a spec of dust behind it (grrrrrrrrrr....). Then, when I finally got that right, the last one I put on started to peel up from the corner after a few days (double grrrrrrrrr.....). Then I went and bought the anti-glare pack from Verizon, and all I can say is, I'm happy now! :)
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Its all about what you like bro...dont listen to these people who are anti verizon screen protector people..i have had sgp on my x and guess what now i have verizons ag ones and i love em...just need to cover the entire screen..when i threw away my sgp i put half on the screen and half verizon on the screen same time. with the screen on they looked the SAME..with it off no but who cares...and the verizon ones glide nice...
 
Stealthman said:
Couldn't agree more. The VZ anti-glare are crap and it kills the beautiful screen.

The Steinheil is amazing, people don't believe their is a screen protector on my phone.
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Switched from the VZ anti-glare to the Steinheil. Very happy with the Steinheil, the VZ made the screen look grainy and now it is clear as can be.
 
i might have to go with real look when i get a new phone. the steinheil is awesome now that i have installed it though. you cant even tell that its there and its cleans up really easy
 
OK, I've got the Verizon AG one on my phone (got it as a bulk deal when I ordered the phone on release day) and its alright... the people at Verizon put it on for me and left a couple pieces of dust under the screen but I can only see them when the screen is off. I will say that I do sometimes feel that the screen is a little "grainy" though so Im thinking about changing to the Ultra Crystal one from Steinheil. My big question first is does it cover the WHOLE screen? One of my biggest issues with the verizon one is that it only covers the "working" part of the screen...
If anyone with the the Steinheil Ultra Crystal can confirm that this protects the ENTIRE screen I would greatly appreciate it.
 
well... 1/16th on an inch is a whole lot better then the big ass gap I've got now lol. ok... thanks for that. anyone have some good install instructions so as not to get fingerprints on the stuff while putting it on? tips/tricks and such
and does it come with 2 screen protectors? it says 2pc but idk if thats two piece (like screen and camera screen) or 2 pack (two screen protectors)
 
It comes with two. Each one is protected by a film on either side, one that you pull off as you lay the protector down, and one that you remove after it's applied. So you can't really get fingerprints on it. Read through this thread, there are great detailed instructions on how to apply it.

edit: now that I look closely at it, it's actually less than 1/16th of an inch gap...if you apply it correctly, it's more like a few millimeters.
 
Btros said:
It comes with two. Each one is protected by a film on either side, one that you pull off as you lay the protector down, and one that you remove after it's applied. So you can't really get fingerprints on it. Read through this thread, there are great detailed instructions on how to apply it.

edit: now that I look closely at it, it's actually less than 1/16th of an inch gap...if you apply it correctly, it's more like a few millimeters.
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sweet! thanks! Ordered! lol
 
I just measured the gap between the Ultra Crystal and the edge of my screen, and it's less than a half a millimeter, or 1/64 of an inch. Basically inconsequential and almost impossible to detect at a casual glance. "A few millimeters" equals approximately 1/4 inch. That would be unacceptable to me.
 
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