Review: Moshi iVisor AG Screen Protector: A skeptic's experience
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 10 22, 2012
When it comes to screen protectors for computers, smartphones and tablets, I've become a skeptic. The idea of keeping a screen clean and free from fingerprints is good, but getting one to fit, then figuring out how to keep the bubbles out can be an exercise in complete frustration.TheMoshi iVisor AG Anti-Glare Screen Protection for Kindle Fireclaimed to offer a bubble free installation, but I had a high level of skepticism when I read the claims. However it was worth a try, and here are my subjective results.Likes:+ Good glare reduction in sunlight and bright overhead illumination+ Excellent fit; 7.2" x 4.4", no cutting or fiddling right out of the package+ Truly bubble-free; easy and fast installation+ Does not interfere 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 balanceMixed:* Price is high, but better in the long run than disposable protectorsDislikes:- Some very fine details are lost in images & print due to matte screenSetup:The Moshi iVisor AG Anti-Glare screen protector come packaged in an easy to open envelope. The four steps for installation are printed in English and other languages on the back of the envelope. Following the directions, this can be installed within 60 second including cleaning the Kindle screen.In Use:This was picked up here to be used with my 1st generationKindle Fire, and do note that it's not designed to fit the newer HD models. As much as I like the original 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.One of the things that I wondered was if the screen protector would interfere with stylus use, and found that theamPen New Hybrid Stylushad no problems at all on the surface. It didn't interfere with theMarware Vibe Cover, and I didn't have to remove it for installation.The Moshi iVisor AG is effective as an anti-glare screen protector in bright sunlight and heavy overhead light that we encounter in convention centers and such. It offers additional protection to the screen surface of the Kindle Fire, reducing fingerprint smudges and the potential from scratches. On the downside, there is a moderate reduction in screen clarity in fine details found in photos, and because of its matte surface this can almost be expected. It looks frosted when held up to light prior to installation, but it's far better once installed.Summary:This skeptic was impressed with thisMoshi iVisor AG Anti-Glare Screen Protectorfor the Kindle Fire, and it does live up to its claim for a bubble-free installation. It does an excellent job protecting the screen from smudges & fingerprints, and a good job on reducing glare. It's downside is that very tiny details can be lost in images and such, but that's not as bad as it might sound, as it is acceptable. In its favor, image color is not altered at all, which was good to find. This screen protector is the best I've found yet, and other than the softening of tiny image details, it's recommended for overall screen protection and glare reduction.10/22/2012