Review: Moshi iVisor XT: Excellent with the 7" Kindle Fire HDX
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 20, 2014
So many choices... there are many different versions of screen protectors available for the various models of Kindle Fire tablets, and what might seem be good for one person may not be the best choice for another.ThisMoshi iVisor XT (HD clear) No-Bubble Screen Protector for the Fire HDX 7"lives up to all of its claims on the product page, and for those looking for excellent screen clarity on theKindle Fire HDX 7", this one is hard to beat. It claimed to offer a bubble free installation, and I had a bit of skepticism when reading the claims. But it was worth a try, and here are my subjective results.◆ Likes:+ Excellent fit; no cutting or fiddling right out of the package+ Truly bubble-free; easy and fast installation+ No interference with stylus use; smooth on the screen+ Fingerprints are eliminated; no more screen smudges+ Good 'feel' on the screen; responds well to the touch+ Excellent instructions on the package; easy to follow+ No effect on color balance; colors are realistic◆ Mixed: Price is high; better in the long run than disposable protectors◆ Dislikes:- None so far◆ In Use:The Moshi iVisor XT came in an easy to open envelope. The steps for installation are printed on the back of the envelope, and following the directions, this can be installed within 60 seconds, including cleaning the Kindle Fire HDX screen, which is essential. As much as I like the original HDX screen and it's accurate rendering of details and colors, there are times that when handing this device to friends and clients, I get it handed back with fingerprints and smudges all over the screen. This has an effect on what one can clearly see on the screen, so it becomes a maintenance issue. This screen protector eliminates that problem as it's very easy to clean.Will admit that I have a secret weapon of sorts for cleaning screens, and that is theLenspen Sidekick Cleaner for iPad. Using this prior to application of this screen protector resulted in a dust and bubble-free installation, and I use the same for regular maintenance of the screen.As far as the screen protector interfering with stylus use, found that theamPen Hybrid 3-in-1 Stylushad no problems at all on the surface. This was an essential criteria as this tablet is often used with on-the-fly photo edits. It offers additional protection to the screen surface of the Kindle Fire HDX, reducing fingerprint smudges and the potential from scratches. There is no reduction in screen clarity in fine details found in photos.As a quick note, if you own aKindle Fire HDX 8.9"tablet or any of the others in that series, then the largerMoshi iVisor XT (HD clear) No-Bubble Screen Protector for the Fire HDX 8.9"is the one that you want. It offers the same qualities as this one.◆ Summary:TheMoshi iVisor XT Screen Protectoris impressive in that is does live up to its claim for a bubble-free installation on the Kindle Fire HDX 7" tablet. It does an excellent job protecting the screen from smudges & fingerprints, and image color and resolution are not altered at all, which was good to find. This screen protector is the best I've found yet for the Kindle Fire HDX 7", and can be easily recommended for overall screen protection, bubble-free installation and screen clarity.JW ▪ 2/20/2014