Screen Protector Reviews

[gTen]

Originally Posted by Jok3sta

dam gTen you just gonna jack my thread like that.. :P

Hey..do you have any proof I did it aside from my name mentioned, a indicator that says "Last edited by gTen; Today at 07:14 PM." and link to a wiki which has history logs of me editing it ?

Though on bright side it may get more thanks now that its a sticky...so its all good >.> lol

[Johnny.Bravo]

Review for Realook Screen Protector for the Sprint Epic 4G

www.realook.us

On a scale of 1-10 I initially gave this screen protector a solid 10. After a couple of weeks I have decided to downgrade it slightly to a 9.5. After all, in a perfect world, everything should be perfect, and this screen protector has one (very minor) flaw that could be improved. See the section on "Durability" below.

Clarity - the Realook screen protector is so crystal clear that it becomes completely invisible once applied. There are no rainbows, lines or discoloration at all, and it does not reduce the clarity of the screen at all.

Form - the Realook is custom cut to fit the Epic screen perfectly, complete with a cutout for the speaker at the top of the screen. Once applied you cannot see that there is a screen protector there at all.

Ease of Installation - the Realook does not use any adhesives or chemicals to apply. It is a simple magnetic / static cling application. It has a protective plastic screen on each side to keep it clean and clear until applied. You simply line it up and lay it across the screen. If you don't get it lined up perfectly the first time, simply peel it back, realign and reapply. It comes with a micro fiber cloth to clean the screen prior to application as well as a small hard cardboard squeegee to squeeze out any bubbles. It took me a couple of tries to get it lined up straight, but once I got it it practically vanished as I applied it.

Feel - while the Realook does not quite feel as smooth as actual glass when you slide your finger across the screen, its is very close. As long as you finger is clean and dry it will glide across the screen smoothly and effortlessly and does indeed feel exactly like the original glass. If your finger is damp, greasy or dirty you will be able to tell that there is a plastic coating over the screen, but it still functions extremely well.

Maintenance - the Realook repels fingerprints better than naked glass. Of course a greasy finger will leave a fingerprint anywhere, but they are less visible on this screen protector and very easy to clean. The included micro fiber cloth is, of course, the best thing to use to clean the screen - but who carries that around with them? A clean corner of a T-shirt leaves the Realook crystal clear and clean in seconds.

Durability - After having this screen protector on my phone for a couple of weeks I realized that the one thing they could improve is how well it resists scratching. I keep my phone in my pocket most of the day and occasionally I forget which pocket its in and I'll drop my keys in the same pocket. I pulled it out yesterday and discovered a small scratch across the bottom corner of the screen. Now, I understand that this is EXACTLY the reason we use screen protectors - the scratch did not go all the way through to the actual screen, so it did its job. But with so many other products out there like BodyguaurdZ that are clear AND scratch resistant, I would have been happier if this was a little harder to scratch. Its a small scratch and its only visible when the phone is turned off - as soon as the screen comes on is disappears - so I am still extremely happy with the Realook screen protector. The only reason I dropped my rating from a 10 to a 9.5 is, like I said, in a perfect world, it would be perfect. In this case, its almost perfect.

Overall Quality - the Realook looks and feels like an excellent product, and at $10.99 for a pack of 2, its a pretty good price too. If you are looking for a crystal clear, easy to apply, easy to maintain screen protector that is custom cut for your screen and virtually disappears once applied, this is the screen protector you want.

[jasonsf]

Originally Posted by ksfoster

Durability - After having this screen protector on my phone for a week I realized that the one thing they could improve is how well it resists scratching. I keep my phone in my pocket most of the day and occasionally I forget which pocket its in and I'll drop my keys in the same pocket. I pulled it out yesterday and discovered a small scratch across the bottom corner of the screen. Now, I understand that this is EXACTLY the reason we use screen protectors - the scratch did not go all the way through to the actual screen, so it did its job. But with so many other products out there like BodyguaurdZ that are clear AND scratch resistant, I would have been happier if this was a little harder to scratch. Its a small scratch and its only visible when the phone is turned off - as soon as the screen comes on is disappears - so I am still extremely happy with the Realook screen protector. The only reason I dropped my rating from a 10 to a 9.5 is, like I said, in a perfect world, it would be perfect. In this case, its almost perfect.

I assume that is why we get 2 in a pack. I imagine I can deal with the scratches for a while (of which I don't have any yet) and when it is really annoying, apply the second film. I'd much rather have scratches that I can make go away than ones that are permanent.

Great review.

Jason

[youngblack]

Originally Posted by Johnny.Bravo

Review for Realook Screen Protector for the Sprint Epic 4G

www.realook.us

On a scale of 1-10 I initially gave this screen protector a solid 10. After a couple of weeks I have decided to downgrade it slightly to a 9.5. After all, in a perfect world, everything should be perfect, and this screen protector has one (very minor) flaw that could be improved. See the section on "Durability" below.

Clarity - the Realook screen protector is so crystal clear that it becomes completely invisible once applied. There are no rainbows, lines or discoloration at all, and it does not reduce the clarity of the screen at all.

Form - the Realook is custom cut to fit the Epic screen perfectly, complete with a cutout for the speaker at the top of the screen. Once applied you cannot see that there is a screen protector there at all.

Ease of Installation - the Realook does not use any adhesives or chemicals to apply. It is a simple magnetic / static cling application. It has a protective plastic screen on each side to keep it clean and clear until applied. You simply line it up and lay it across the screen. If you don't get it lined up perfectly the first time, simply peel it back, realign and reapply. It comes with a micro fiber cloth to clean the screen prior to application as well as a small hard cardboard squeegee to squeeze out any bubbles. It took me a couple of tries to get it lined up straight, but once I got it it practically vanished as I applied it.

Feel - while the Realook does not quite feel as smooth as actual glass when you slide your finger across the screen, its is very close. As long as you finger is clean and dry it will glide across the screen smoothly and effortlessly and does indeed feel exactly like the original glass. If your finger is damp, greasy or dirty you will be able to tell that there is a plastic coating over the screen, but it still functions extremely well.

Maintenance - the Realook repels fingerprints better than naked glass. Of course a greasy finger will leave a fingerprint anywhere, but they are less visible on this screen protector and very easy to clean. The included micro fiber cloth is, of course, the best thing to use to clean the screen - but who carries that around with them? A clean corner of a T-shirt leaves the Realook crystal clear and clean in seconds.

Durability - After having this screen protector on my phone for a couple of weeks I realized that the one thing they could improve is how well it resists scratching. I keep my phone in my pocket most of the day and occasionally I forget which pocket its in and I'll drop my keys in the same pocket. I pulled it out yesterday and discovered a small scratch across the bottom corner of the screen. Now, I understand that this is EXACTLY the reason we use screen protectors - the scratch did not go all the way through to the actual screen, so it did its job. But with so many other products out there like BodyguaurdZ that are clear AND scratch resistant, I would have been happier if this was a little harder to scratch. Its a small scratch and its only visible when the phone is turned off - as soon as the screen comes on is disappears - so I am still extremely happy with the Realook screen protector. The only reason I dropped my rating from a 10 to a 9.5 is, like I said, in a perfect world, it would be perfect. In this case, its almost perfect.

Overall Quality - the Realook looks and feels like an excellent product, and at $10.99 for a pack of 2, its a pretty good price too. If you are looking for a crystal clear, easy to apply, easy to maintain screen protector that is custom cut for your screen and virtually disappears once applied, this is the screen protector you want.

You should have a professional install it for you rather than do it yourself. Bubbles is normal... when you see them just use a squeezeG to knock those bubbles out when you see them before they stick.

[Johnny.Bravo]

Originally Posted by youngblack

You should have a professional install it for you rather than do it yourself. Bubbles is normal... when you see them just use a squeezeG to knock those bubbles out when you see them before they stick.

I gotta disagree with you on this. It was super easy to install. And what exactly is a "professional"? Are you talking about those idiots that work in the Sprint stores? Just because they wear a shirt with a Sprint logo on it doesn't make them professionals.

[Jok3sta]

Originally Posted by gTen

Hey..do you have any proof I did it aside from my name mentioned, a indicator that says "Last edited by gTen; Today at 07:14 PM." and link to a wiki which has history logs of me editing it ?

Though on bright side it may get more thanks now that its a sticky...so its all good >.> lol

Haha. True

Sent from my Epic 4g using Tapatalk Pro

[Johnny.Bravo]

Updated my review of the Realook Screen Protector (look up to post #18 )

[mykie]

I'm going to basically copy ksfoster's review format, since it covers all the bases pretty well.

Review for the Zagg Invisible Shield full body Easy Install
Price paid: $24.99

I had the Zagg Invisible Shield on my Touch Pro 2, and found that it was best for me to protect my new Epic 4G in the same manner.

The package came in a nice box with a protective flap to protect the shield from being creased. Also included was a microfiber cloth, a rubber squeegee, and a small spray bottle of installation solution. The presentation was very nice, and included instructions right on the package.

Clarity - Initially the Invisible Shield did not interfere with the SAMOLED display at all; The viewing angles were the same as naked. It wasn't until I started using the touch screen, getting my greezy finger oils all over the front did I start noticing color scattering and rainbow effects. So there is definitely more maintenance required to keeping the screen clear than just leaving it naked. Furthermore, the shield also leaves an "orange skin" texture that doesn't look smooth at all when the SAMOLED is off.

Form - From top to bottom, the skin fit perfectly, even leaving holes for the front camera, proximity sensors and LED. The only problem was that the shield was not as wide as the display, so there was a gap between the edge of the shield and the side edges. I reapplied the skin, stretching it a little to try and get the side edges covered more, but still didn't reach the edges completely. The shield for the rear of the phone covered the edge, and made it look darker and more "sparkly" than the rest of the plastic.

Ease of installation - The included spray solution and rubber squeegee made installing the Invisible Shield easy, but in order to really "slide" the protector into place (as per instructions), you have to really spray the shield down, which made me a little nervous about liquid damage. With the included squeegee, you can easily channel out the solution into an absorbent material like a cotton ball. Installation took me a few tries, but luckily the shield is durable enough to take it. Unfortunately, no matter what, I couldn't get some small bubbles to work themselves out, even after a few days.

Feel - Terrible. The Invisible Shield is rubbery, and not conducive to swiping and dragging at all; Because the surface is so rubbery, swiping may actually register as a series of taps, which is really annoying when trying to unlock with a pattern! I also noticed in a number of places where this interfered with multi-touch abilities, such as Pinch To Zoom. Testing with the multi-touch test program Dotty, I found that sometimes a lifted finger will continue registering a few moments afterwards, or that multiple finger presses would not register properly at all. This shield impairs device function which is unacceptable.

Maintenance - In order to avoid rainbow effects and scatters, you need to continually wipe down the surface of the phone. Otherwise the shield is fairly maintenance free. If it's anything like the one I had for the Touch Pro 2, the Invisible Shield is built to last.

Durability - Bulletproof. Invisible Shields take a licking and keep on ticking. I performed a key scratch test and it came away clean with just a small imperfection where the key stretched the material a little.

Overall Quality - This is a skin you'll want if you think you're going to subject your phone to some severe damage. You won't have much trouble getting this shield on your phone, but may have issues with bubbles that never work themselves out. Unfortunately, because of the extremely rubbery feel and the usability issues caused by it, I could not get "used" to this shield and took it off after less than a week of use.

[gTen]

please update wiki after your reviews..this makes them easier to locate among the huge amount of other posts...mykie I updated yours with a score of 5...because based on your review it sounds like a 5..if you feel the score should be different you can update it

ksfoster, so far Realook is looking like the best, one question..does it use glue to strap on or is it like the TP2 default screen protector where no sides are sticky..it just magnetically sticks on?

[Johnny.Bravo]

Originally Posted by gTen

ksfoster, so far Realook is looking like the best, one question..does it use glue to strap on or is it like the TP2 default screen protector where no sides are sticky..it just magnetically sticks on?

It just magnetically sticks to the screen. I updated the review to make that a little clearer. Thanks.