Looking for TRUE CDMA Screen Protectors

[jimmyz]

Originally Posted by msh441

Well it's here... and installed. Sooo...

Just a note of comparison: Up until now I had a Pocket Solutions TP2 protector, with the camera hole (just to get me by). Overall, the film was thin and rubbery. Easy on and off, but somthing about the rubber attracted lint, no matter how steamy the room in which it was applied or how much water used. Any lint or fiber would cause a large section around it not to adhere properly and leave me with a bubble. I got it down pretty close, except for a small piece of lint near one edge. Since I knew there was sonthing else coming, I decided to live with it. In only a week it definately had some styls marks in the rubbery face. Fit, too was poor. But it got me by.

On to the Clear Protector (which arrived today):

As stated, the Clear Protector definately has a heavy feel for sure. Since their site suggests its a 2-layer film, it makes some sence.

Fit was awsome, edge-to-screen-edge. Nothing left exposed.

It went on fast and easy. I got one fine piece of lint underneath on the first attempt. The protector adhered so well around it however, that it's only visible if you tilt the screen just right (or wrong?). I think I would be hard pressed to do better in another attempt, so I'm going to leave well enough alone. It's in the black, below the zoom bar, near the HTC logo anyhow. So not in the illumimated screen area.

At first... after powering up about 5 minutes after applying... I thought that it was going to create some significant distortion. Almost looked like a fine (but translucent) grid pattern mesh over the screen. As the piece has continued to dry however, that distortion has completely gone away.

It did have a weird/heavy feel out of the package... installed however, I'm not feeling the "Industrial plastic food wrap" feel that newireless mentioned. In fact, it's difficult to tell by touch that there's a screen protector on the device. It feels (and IMO responds) like there's nothing on the face of the device. No rubbery feel like the others I've tried (Pocket Solutions and InvisiShield). Much faster when swiping a finger across the face of the device. I believe it'll hold up to touch operation no problem. We'll see about the stylus (which I use probably more than most).

Clear Protector has a lifetime warranty, but you need to keep your reciept. Don't know how practical that is, but I'll fold mine up and throw it in my phone's box, on a shelf, in the garage.

Overall, for less that $7... I'm thinking this is a top-notch protector. If anything comes up to the contrary, I will be sure and update here with me experience.

So far. I'm loving it.

awesome review- I bought one and was wondering about that rubbery feel- now I think I will put it on (also they sent me a tmobile version first by mistake so if anyone wants it cheap PM me)

[saflang]

Well 5 protectors for only $6 shipped I figure I'd take the chance.
Has anyone received these yet and if so how is the quality. My hopes are they will be just as good as the one that comes in the box (Telus), but then for only about a buck each maybe that is too much to ask for.

Originally Posted by delfin2003

my bad, anybody tried these??

http://cgi.ebay.com/5x-Sprint-HTC-To...d=p3286.c0.m14

[MrGoodCat]

can someone with ghost armor installed on tp2 verify if there is a noticeable orange peel effect. i would like to get just the screen protector for it but after looking at many pictures online, not the tp2 though, i have noticed the orange peel is pretty significant.

also i have never installed a protector before. is orange peel something that arises do to user error in the installation (like to much applicant), or is it in the product itself? it just seems i find inconsistent pictures of identical phones, ones with and without orange peel and both claiming to have ghost armor. anywho hard to believe what you see on the internet. would like to hear from a tp2 user first hand on the orange peel issue. thanks

[Improve]

Originally Posted by saflang

Well 5 protectors for only $6 shipped I figure I'd take the chance.
Has anyone received these yet and if so how is the quality. My hopes are they will be just as good as the one that comes in the box (Telus), but then for only about a buck each maybe that is too much to ask for.

I ordered these yesturday. They should be here by next week on Monday Oct 5th. When I recieve them I will write an update. I hope they are atleast as good as the stock sprint protector. I messed with my original sprint stock screen protector a little too much and the bottom edges near the buttons now appear bent and worn. Now tha I know how to properly apply the screen protector I should be fine with these as long as they are the same or simmilar to the original. And if that is the case I should be fine with these untill something comes out that is a more permanent fix.

[delfin2003]

I was just thinking, maybe its a good idea to install a screen protector outside, this way you'll avoid dust particles in the air...

[NYC Guy]

Originally Posted by mrvoid

Newireless
It looks like your hoping payed off! Unless my computer is playing tricks on me, Boxwave has there screen protectors plus some cases on sale now. Going to order me a ClearTouch Anti-Glare right now!
They have them available for Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile

I posted the news on Friday about the Sprint version of the Boxwave screen protectors on this thread.
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...43#post1195043
I ordered mine from Boxwave yesterday and they send me a confirmation email this morning that it is shipping today.

By the way, if you order the 3 pack from Boxwave they allow you to combine both the Crystal and Anti Glare versions in the same shipment.

Originally Posted by delfin2003

I was just thinking, maybe its a good idea to install a screen protector outside, this way you'll avoid dust particles in the air...

Wait... what?

Pro-tip: turn on the shower on hot for about 10 minutes, then go into the now foggy bathroom and apply the screen protector. Obviously, shut off any AC and ideally close off any vents or drafts. All of the dust should fall to the floor if it's humid enough.

[kilthro]

Originally Posted by b194331

Wait... what?

Pro-tip: turn on the shower on hot for about 10 minutes, then go into the now foggy bathroom and apply the screen protector. Obviously, shut off any AC and ideally close off any vents or drafts. All of the dust should fall to the floor if it's humid enough.

I have used boxwaves for years on all my pda devices and pda/phones. I turn on the shower until it is all foggy. then i open the screen protector, peal off protective film on phone.device and apply. Takes only a minute and goes on perfectly all the time and never have dust.
If there is some moisture underneath you can work it out or give 24 hours and it will evaporate out from underneath.

[MightyMike]

Just got my clear protector in...

Followed all steps on the instruction sheet + the addition of hypnotic's advice to turn on your shower and let the bathroom steam.

Fantastic screen protector, went on without a hitch. One thing to note about these protectors though are that the bottom tips of the screen protector don't seem to FIT the device 100%. Such as, if you align them perfectly at the bottom, the top half of the screen protector will not square up properly.

Overall, fantastic screen protector. It does have a sticky feel to it (I've only ever used stock screen protectors supplied by telus)

The inital unpeel of the screen protector caught me off-guard because the protector is rubbery and flexible.

my phone looks like it doesn't even have a protector on it. no bubbles, no dust under the protector.

I am 100% E static right now!

I've only had the protector on for about 10 min so far... So i will let it sit to dry 100% so i don't get any shifting.

[krusty46]

Originally Posted by RobsOnLine

I purchased and received the Clear Protector sold on EBay. I got it yesterday, and I am a bit disappointed with it. The description says that it is for the "Verizon" Touch Pro 2; however, it has the hole cut out for the camera. Also, it is similar to the INVISIBLE SHEILD Zagg product that I am not very fond of, but I needed something. I would rather have a BoxWave of course they are not available yet. The build quality and packaging seem first class. Except for the hole, it seems worth $7.46. I did email the vendor asking if I got the wrong one by mistake; however, the packaging did say "Verizon" Touch Pro 2. I will respond with his answer if I get a reply.

Ordered the same one (Verizon) and mine arrived without a hole. The fit was 99.9% "on" except for a few edges not quite being perfect, but they are covered by my case. It was pretty easy to put on following the instructions in the package, but the not using my phone for 24 hours was brutal (wanted to make sure it stayed a perfect install). I do find it very grippy though and it makes the screen much more difficult to fingerswipe. Hoping this goes away with use. Havent tried it in sunlight yet, but when using it in an unlit room or at night, you cannot tell there is anything on the screen.

Finished reading a few more of the reviews for this from others and I wanted to add that I find it equally as grippy with the stylus which seems to get stuck on certain parts of the screen. Finger swiping is still not really working for me, but if I focus on using my fingernail, it responds much better.
It looks great, but....