Review: No bubbles BUT lost sensitivity
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 02 4, 2014
I purchased this protector due to the overwhelming positive reports from other verified buyers. I do not like my cell phone's screen being unprotected and now with my first Kindle I feel the same way. The HDX screen is gorgeous and I want a way to keep it as such. This screen protector seemed the answer to my predicament.This protector is, indeed, extremely simple to 'install'. It takes more time to remove it from its packaging and throw the trash away afterwards than it does to apply the protector itself. Simply line up the cutouts on the protector film with the camera and flash at the top and center of your Kindle and you are done. I found it helpful to guide the film into place by kind of rolling the sides down, guiding them to ensure proper placement. Then just apply a little pressure (basically, run your hand around the edges) to activate the adhesive.Only the outer black margin of the protector has adhesive to stick it to the border and outer edges of your Kindle, thus leaving the clear center which covers your Kindle's screen loose, or non-sticky. This manufacturing and design approach has both pros and one con I have noticed so far.Pros:It allows for lightning fast and super easy installation.Because of the solid black border, you can accidentally touch the sticky side while installing and lining it up without any fingerprints showing through as with a normal screen protector. This was a bonus to me as these things are always so difficult to install without this happening.The clear center portion that covers the screen is completely 100% bubble free.Due to some micro hairs/fibers being on the screen despite having wiped it down prior to installing the protector, I learned that I could remove the protector (lifted up one corner and peeled it halfway back to do a quick swipe with the MF cloth again) and it would re-adhere to the Kindle's surface just as well as it did the first time.The company claims that, if it should lose its stickiness, the protector can be rinsed/washed and used again. I have yet to need to go this far so I cannot comment on the credit-worthiness of this claim, however from my experiences so far, I can see the possibility of this claim holding up.I have not noticed any blurring or the rainbow affect the company mentions on its packaging. The screen is crystal clear and appears to not even have a screen protector on it.Con:Since the clear center portion does not adhere to the screen, it is allowed to float just above the screen thus reducing the screen sensitivity and requiring more force from either your fingertip or your stylus.After using my Kindle for a few hours after installation of this screen protector, I have come to the above conclusions. As bad as the con is for me and my preferences, I will leave it on for a few days to give myself a little more time and to see if anything changes. This screen protector ranks very high on my list of desirable protectors (I even searched to see if they make a version for my Droid cell phone) so I am really hoping that the sensitivity issue works itself out soon.