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stroths 05-16-2010 11:04 AM
EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
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.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...EVO_vs_TP2.png

WarChild 05-16-2010 12:23 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Zagg all the way baby




CW

lipidfats 05-16-2010 12:35 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
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 05-16-2010 12:40 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by WarChild (Post 1755874)
Zagg all the way baby




CW
:headbang::headbang::headbang::headbang:

p-slim 05-16-2010 12:44 PM
Re: Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lipidfats (Post 1755890)
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.


Sent from my Nexus One using Tapatalk

irev210 05-16-2010 12:46 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
why not just use the one it comes with?

DarkManX4lf 05-16-2010 12:50 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by irev210 (Post 1755906)
why not just use the one it comes with?
How do you know it comes with one?

WarChild 05-16-2010 01:10 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lipidfats (Post 1755890)
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 :silent:ss.




CW

shellguy 05-16-2010 01:12 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by irev210 (Post 1755906)
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 05-16-2010 01:14 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by stroths (Post 1755781)
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?

WarChild 05-16-2010 01:17 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Stealth86 (Post 1755931)
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?
I have never seen a screen protector on the correct device cover up the cam.




CW

DarkManX4lf 05-16-2010 01:18 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shellguy (Post 1755928)
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

My TP2 came with one...actually both my TP2 came with a screen protector. Where did you see the screen shot of the box?

WarChild 05-16-2010 01:25 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by DarkManX4lf (Post 1755937)
My TP2 came with one...actually both my TP2 came with a screen protector. Where did you see the screen shot of the box?
Both of my TP2 came with one.




CW

stroths 05-16-2010 01:26 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
My guess is that the EVO comes with one, but I prefer aftermarket screen protectors and I want one just in case one HTC doesn't include one.

EDIT: Guess I was wrong. Here is a pic from android forums compared to a scan of my TP2 box. TP2 lists a screen protector while the EVO box doesn't.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q...EVO_vs_TP2.png

WarChild 05-16-2010 01:29 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by stroths (Post 1755948)
My guess is that the EVO comes with one, but I prefer aftermarket screen protectors and I want one just in case one HTC doesn't include one.
Someone has a screen shot of the Evo box contents and it does not list a screen protector.




CW

lipidfats 05-16-2010 02:14 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by p-slim (Post 1755899)
I found the seido screen protectors had the best feel on the nexus one by far. I tried zagg, seido, and body guardz.
may have to try seidio... clarivue sounds pretty good too. i feel like people rave about the others just because of the full body proection aspect. i only care about protecting the screen without hampering the touch experience too much.

Quote:
Originally Posted by irev210 (Post 1755906)
why not just use the one it comes with?
good question. i assumed it doesn't... capacitive glass screens are less prone to scratches, right? seems like protectors aren't included as much with devices with those screens than with devices with resistive screens... or do many of them come with?
Quote:
Originally Posted by WarChild (Post 1755923)
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 :silent:ss.

CW
eh, i felt that way with the full body stuff a couple years ago... but then i realized i don't drop my phone anymore. i also leave the phone in its own pants pocket when i'm out (that's almost automatic), so i don't have to worry about coins/keys scratching against it. basically, i stopped treating it like a flip phone and i'm not worried about extreme scratches cuz i don't encounter them. minimal screen protection is all i need for those tiny scratches that tend to appear..

I change devices at least once a year for my main line. hell, my tp2 is flawless, screen and body, and i only have the stock sprint protector on it. I'm glad i didn't go with another full body like i did with the tp1. made it look uglier than it was - eventually. zagg and others alike annoy me more than satisfy.

I'll be happy if Sprint provides one!

WarChild 05-16-2010 02:20 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lipidfats (Post 1756005)
may have to try seidio... clarivue sounds pretty good too. i feel like people rave about the others just because of the full body proection aspect. i only care about protecting the screen without hampering the touch experience too much.


good question. i assumed it doesn't... capacitive glass screens are less prone to scratches, right? seems like protectors aren't included as much with devices with those screens than with devices with resistive screens... or do many of them come with?

eh, i felt that way with the full body stuff a couple years ago... but then i realized i don't drop my phone anymore. i also leave the phone in its own pants pocket when i'm out (that's almost automatic), so i don't have to worry about coins/keys scratching against it. basically, i stopped treating it like a flip phone and i'm not worried about extreme scratches cuz i don't encounter them. minimal screen protection is all i need for those tiny scratches that tend to appear..

I change devices at least once a year for my main line. hell, my tp2 is flawless, screen and body, and i only have the stock sprint protector on it. I'm glad i didn't go with another full body like i did with the tp1. made it look uglier than it was - eventually. zagg and others alike annoy me more than satisfy.

I'll be happy if Sprint provides one!
It's all about personal preference and life style. Im in the military and I need military grade protection.




CW

Kingtut18 05-16-2010 04:08 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Has anyone tried XOSkins?

Looks like one of there employee's posted a deal on another thread here, for a full body for 11.96, but it is only a pre-order, and ships on June 4th.

jimmiekain 05-16-2010 07:16 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by lipidfats (Post 1755890)
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.

+1 here!

I went out and got the zagg full body invisa shield put on my tp2 the day i got it... I hated it just like you said it was sticky and (IMO) made the touch screen too hard to use my finger wouldnt slide across the screen instead it made it skip around and that sucked! I went to the mall and bought a screen protector from one of those little kiosks it was made by cellet and it has been prefect ever since!

I also gotta say that as far as for the rest of the body of my phone, the zagg shield was perfect by it being so sticky and rubbery it makes my phone stick to surfaces better and not slide around so much also gives me a better grip when i pick it up. I will probably get the zagg shield put on the back of my evo but will never ever use a zagg shield on the screen of my phone again.

thecalip 05-16-2010 07:24 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
getting those 99 cents for 3 from ebay

honduranthunder 05-16-2010 11:55 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
anyone have a discount code for zagg..for the EVO?

hyabusha 05-17-2010 12:21 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kingtut18 (Post 1756145)
Has anyone tried XOSkins?

Looks like one of there employee's posted a deal on another thread here, for a full body for 11.96, but it is only a pre-order, and ships on June 4th.

I just ordered two of the full body pre-order's. All the you tube vids, and reviews say great things. And I'm very glad I found my soon to have EVO body skins finally. Now It's time to look for a 16-32GB Micro SD card...

http://xoskins.com/htc-evo-4g-skin-p...s-armor-guards

supdawg 05-17-2010 12:31 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Doesnt the EVO have a glass screen? If so, seems like it would be hard to scratch.

jimmiekain 05-17-2010 01:20 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by supdawg (Post 1756867)
Doesnt the EVO have a glass screen? If so, seems like it would be hard to scratch.
very hard indeed but still possible.

urvi 05-17-2010 01:35 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by honduranthunder (Post 1756819)
anyone have a discount code for zagg..for the EVO?
ZAGG20 worked for me.

sd4shizy 05-17-2010 02:19 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Hey guys the search IS OVER! kinda...I found this on ebay and a multitude of ppl have bought this one for the 4g and they say it looks like good quality, fast shipping etc. Guys LOOK AT THE HOLES. I havent seen them on the other scp's. That's what drew me to it most.

Now peeps like CW do have a good point, "when the scp's don't have a dedicated hole for the front cam, they are NOT the official or correct scnp for that phone". I def agree to some extent, but I think I will just go for it this time given the proposed quality and the holes for the respective buttons which make it look even more legit. After looking at my options coupled with the pricing, I think this is the way 2 go. Let me know what you guys think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWNX:IT

boredandtattooed 05-17-2010 04:54 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sd4shizy (Post 1756994)
no hole for the cam though.. looking at that though.. this screen protectore is gonna be a joy to line up properly im sure lol

the screens usually come with a factory protective cover for shipping... ive seem them come with instructions on them, ive seen them blank... could take a razor and trim it to fit i suppose lol

subzero1313 05-17-2010 10:08 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Sprint will be selling protectors precut, made specifically for the Evo. Ill be picking them up

Delvorak 05-17-2010 11:13 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by sd4shizy (Post 1756994)
Hey guys the search IS OVER! kinda...I found this on ebay and a multitude of ppl have bought this one for the 4g and they say it looks like good quality, fast shipping etc. Guys LOOK AT THE HOLES. I havent seen them on the other scp's. That's what drew me to it most.
Exactly why would you want holes over the 4 buttons on the bottom? They are capacitive buttons... you shouldn't WANT holes over them, it'll just allow them to get scratched.

The only reason I can think of it would be so you can feel where they are in the dark...

Am I missing something?

subzero1313 05-17-2010 11:57 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Delvorak (Post 1757305)
Exactly why would you want holes over the 4 buttons on the bottom? They are capacitive buttons... you shouldn't WANT holes over them, it'll just allow them to get scratched.

The only reason I can think of it would be so you can feel where they are in the dark...

Am I missing something?
Theyre lighted, no need to feel for them

stroths 05-17-2010 02:04 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
FYI, my Clarivue order I placed this weekend just shipped. Some were curious if they were actually shipping, so it's confirmed.

Quote:
This email confirms that your order was processed and has been shipped.
Please find the estimated delivery time below:
USA/Canada
Regular: 5 to 10 business days
Upgraded: 2 to 5 business days

Delvorak 05-17-2010 03:04 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by subzero1313 (Post 1757392)
Theyre lighted, no need to feel for them
I know that, but I can't think of any other reason why you would want the holes in the screen protector for the buttons... The camera I understand, you want as clear a view as possible... but the buttons? Why does it matter?

antjones21 05-17-2010 03:30 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
I always order my screen protectors from Boxwave.com. They don't have one for the EVO yet but my guess is they usually wait to have the device in hand before they make the protector

Mrbonner 05-17-2010 05:37 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
got two zaggs with the 50% coupon

Mrbonner 05-17-2010 05:40 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by honduranthunder (Post 1756819)
anyone have a discount code for zagg..for the EVO?
go to zagg.com and enter the ipad contest. When u enter they email u a promo code which can range from 20%-50% I think. I got 50% on my first try so i used it.

If u didnt get 50% then try again with a diff email.

apristel 05-17-2010 10:36 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by stroths (Post 1755781)
Clearfreak
Cost
$14.99 on their website - LINK
$3.99 on their ebay site (free shipping) - LINK

I wondered myself about the holes for the camera.. here is the sellers response:
Dear arizzle920,

Yes, these do have the small hole for the camera on them.
Sometimes that doesn't show up at all when we process the graphic
work for the auctions.
- clearfreakmobile


cheers yall, EVO FTW!


I ordered the set, will report on them when they get here.

shellguy 05-17-2010 11:56 PM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hyabusha (Post 1756853)
I just ordered two of the full body pre-order's. All the you tube vids, and reviews say great things. And I'm very glad I found my soon to have EVO body skins finally. Now It's time to look for a Micro SD card...

http://xoskins.com/htc-evo-4g-skin-p...s-armor-guards
This phone will come with an 8gb micro SD card bro FYI

hyabusha 05-18-2010 01:08 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by shellguy (Post 1758925)
This phone will come with an 8gb micro SD card bro FYI
Yes I know. But 8GB won't be enough. ;)

shellguy 05-18-2010 01:12 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by hyabusha (Post 1759066)
Yes I know. But 8GB won't be enough. ;)
Well here ya go, this is where i would get mine from


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5334&name=16GB



Shell


Ps I see alot of class 10 stuff out now the higher the class the better, if you were not aware.

Curb71 05-18-2010 04:53 AM
Re: EVO Screen Protectors Thread
 
I'm surprised to one has mentioned Best Skins Ever.
I've used them on 4 different phones and always been happy with them. the only difference with zagg is they are twice the price or more for all I can tell. has anyone used both and can tell the difference?

Also if anyone that has seen the phone or from any of the pictures online tell if the front facing camera is flush with the rest of the screen? If it was I dont think I would want a screen protector to have a cut out for it. one screen cover that covers all 7 buttons and front camera. the only thing it would need a cut out for is the speaker at the top?


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