EVO Screen Protectors Thread

[stroths]

I am a big supporter of ALWAYS using a screen protector on my high end phones. This thread is for discussion of various brands available for the EVO.

According to the Sprint EVO box, no screen protector is included. I took the screenshot and compared it to a scan of my Touch Pro 2 box (see bottom of this post). The TP2 box lists it while the EVO box doesn't. Unless they messed up on the box, then the EVO will not include a screen protector.

Here are some I have found so far.

Clarivue

Cost
$12.99 for 2 - LINK

Thoughts
I went ahead and ordered a pair for $12.99 shipped (clear). They also have anti-glare and I suspect they will create a privacy version as they show on their website for other phones (not that I would want one). These supposedly have the nice, smooth glass feel.

I found the coupon code Clarivue7 over at the retailmenot coupon site which took 10% bringing it down to $11.61. I figured I would give them a try since they have some good feedback and I get 2 for less than 1 Zagg.

UPDATE: I ordered over the weekend and got my shipping notification by email today (5/17), so that confirms that they are actually available now and shipping.

Clarivue Reviews
Review 1 - PPCGeeks
Review 2 - AndroidForums
Review 3 - Brighthand

Zagg

Cost
Full Body - $24.99 - LINK
Screen Coverage - $14.99 - LINK

Thoughts
If you want a full body shield or like a more rubbery feel, then Zagg is a good choice for you. I personally like the smooth feel which is part of the reason I did not go with Zagg. Their price is also a little steep for my tastes. I have never had a Zagg, but some say it turns yellowish over time

Here are some possible Zagg coupon codes - LINK

Reviews
Review 1 - PPCGeeks

Clearfreak

Cost
$14.99 on their website - LINK
$3.99 on their ebay site (free shipping) - LINK

Thoughts
I am not familiar with this seller, but they were mentioned in this thread, so I added them in.

Ghost Armor (pre-order)

Cost
$14.99 for full body coverage - LINK
$10.00 - Pre-order price for full body coverage (as of 5/18 anyways).

Thoughts
I haven't used it, but I have heard good things from others.

PhantomSkinz (Pre-Order)

Cost
$9.95 Screen Only
$24.95 Full Body
$24.95 Matte Full Body
COUPON: Use coupon code SPRING25 for 25% off your order. Just tried it and it took.

PhantomSkinz EVO 4G LINK

Personal Thoughts (from GeneralPatton at androidforums)
Originally I was going to get the ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD, however, I heard from friends that it has a rough texture, so moving your finger around your screen may not feel 'right' .. with that being said, I decided to Pre-Order the "screen only" $9.95 PhantomSkinz. Right now, my status is "Held for Shipping" and the S/H Cost was free, so my total was indeed, $9.95

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Touch Pro Box (left) vs EVO box (right). Note that no screen protector is listed on the EVO box like it is on the TP2.

[WarChild]

Zagg all the way baby




CW

[lipidfats]

are there any screen protectors that work for capacitive screens that don't have that tacky feel? i hate feeling like i'm running my finger over a sticky candy wrapper. i removed a bodyguardz protector in favor of the stock sprint protector on my tp2 for this reason.

[rigo]

Originally Posted by WarChild

Zagg all the way baby




CW

[p-slim]

Originally Posted by lipidfats

are there any screen protectors that work for capacitive screens that don't have that tacky feel? i hate feeling like i'm running my finger over a sticky candy wrapper. i removed a bodyguardz protector in favor of the stock sprint protector on my tp2 for this reason.

I found the seido screen protectors had the best feel on the nexus one by far. I tried zagg, seido, and body guardz.


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[irev210]

why not just use the one it comes with?

[DarkManX4lf]

Originally Posted by irev210

why not just use the one it comes with?

How do you know it comes with one?

[WarChild]

Originally Posted by lipidfats

are there any screen protectors that work for capacitive screens that don't have that tacky feel? i hate feeling like i'm running my finger over a sticky candy wrapper. i removed a bodyguardz protector in favor of the stock sprint protector on my tp2 for this reason.

Yea but the stock ones dont protect your phone from hard scratched I have full body Zagg on my TP2 and I cant even tell you how many times it's saved my ss.




CW

[shellguy]

Originally Posted by irev210

why not just use the one it comes with?

Because it doesn't come with one, there is a screen shot of the box and it does not list that it has one in it. My TP2 didn't come with one either.




Shell

[Stealth86]

Originally Posted by stroths

They also have anti-glare and I suspect they will create a privacy version as they show on their website for other phones (not that I would want one). These supposedly have the nice, smooth glass feel.

Regular / Anti-Glare
http://www.clarivue.com/htc-evo-4g-s...protector.html

Privacy
http://www.clarivue.com/htc-evo-4g-p...protector.html

Mirror
http://www.clarivue.com/htc-mirror-s...protector.html


My only concerns are:

Are they shipping out ASAP, So I'll have it ready when I pick up my phone on June 4th?

Website lists available now for all but the Mirror Finish... Anyone use a mirror protecter from them? last one i used made a rainbow effect when viewing...

Are they cut correctly for the EVO screen... front camera cut out or does it lay over?