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[Samsung Infuse 4G] MikeyMike01:
Might as well wrap it in saran wrap and scotch tape. Bleh.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] justanothernoob:
Go naked all the cool kids are doing it.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] XCellPhoneSalesRep:
I found and purchased the following:

-Invisible Gadget Guard @ $19.95

-Stealth Shieldz (2) 10.00

-XTreme Guard @ 10.00

-Smart Touch Shield @ 9.89

-Naked Shield @ 4.75

-Clear Protector @ 14.96

I believe that Stealth Shields & XTreme Guard are the same exact company/manufacture, cut from the same machine. The only difference, if any, may be the material (because of the price difference). I'll know when i get them.

Each product is a link to the actual ebay auction for your reference, which i will not be updating once they end.

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[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
Ok here are the pictures from everything out of the boxes.

Few things. The stealth guards doesn't cover the sides of the phone and came with no packaging, cloth, nadda. For 10 bucks now instead of them being free like they used to... I expected more. Dissapointed in them. Second. The invisible protection is now called smart touch shield apparently. Also. Look at the pics with the naked shield. And the pics with the touch shield.. can you see a resemblance?

Skinomi

Stealth Guards

Naked Shield

Smart Touch Shield

Since I have two of them. I'm installing the stealth guards first.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
just put the stealth guards on. what a nightmare. the screen protector is poorly cut. the circles for the sensors are not even fully circular, so it's hard to line everything up. the front camera hole is off. and it's too short at the bottom to cover the whole screen. the back was hard too, that ones too wide and too long. ugh.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
i looked at the stealth guards this morning and was not happy with it at all. it dried fine. but i was dissapointed with how much of the phone it covered. it's just sad. i ripped it off and put the naked shield on. and i'm REALLY impressed. it doesn't come with solution, but i had solution from the skinomi. you can just fill the bottle with water, that's all you really need anyway. it's more difficult to put on because of the amount of the phone it covers. but it's worth it. the cuts are almost perfect. the screen protector is 99.99% perfect. almost all of the phone is covered. i'm really impressed with it. especially for 5$. considering it's exactly the same as the smart touch shield. i'll probably use the skinomi next when it comes time. but i'm really impressed with this.

i'll take pictures later tonight when the phone is done trying.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] apallohadas:
Is it just me, or does the ZAGG add a crapload of friction to the phone?

If I recall, none of the other ZAGG products I've bought added this much traction to the screen. Mind you I bought only the screen protection and not the 'premium' ones they've started making.

The more I try to play games now, the more annoyed I'm becoming.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
yeah, every zagg i've owned adds a lot of friction. which is the reason why i hate it.

on another note, i've had the naked shield for a few days now. and it's still great. for five bucks. you really can't complain. it covers just as much, if not more than zagg. and the screen protector is smooth and feels like glass (but not like the gorilla glass, duh). i've had no issues with peeling or anything yet either. the screen protector actually "heals" quite nicely too.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] entropism:
Just an update to this: I got myself one of the Naked Shields based on the reviews here, but just for the LCD. Had to redo it about 4 times due to bubbles and my phone OCD kicking in, but I finally got it mostly right. Looks flawless, covers perfectly, feels more like glass than the friction filled Zaggs.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
update also, i still have my naked shield on and it's still perfect. it doesn't "self heal" or whatever like the other ones say they do (although zagg and bodyguardz heal pretty poorly too) so there are a few rivets in it, and marks from my girlfriends puppy teething on my phone... but it's still stuck on, no peeling at all. screen is still smooth. i'd highly recommend it. when it comes time, i'll be putting the skinomi on next, since naked shield and the other one is the same.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] MisterEdF:
Just got a "Clear Coat" brand at a local mall kiosk. Also got it for my 10.1 Sammy TAB. Wayyyy to sticky. Can barely drag my finger across it.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
try naked shield. you'll like it.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] MisterEdF:
Actually I ordered one a week or so ago based on this thread. Still waiting for it. Doesn't matter much though because my Infuse is back at Samsung for repair. Probably won't see it for 2 weeks. :(
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
sorry to hear about your phone :(

i'm actually about to take off my naked shield and try the skinomi... damn puppy.

im glad i have another naked shield though. it's awesome. and for 5$ shipped... what a deal
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
just finished putting on the skinomi. the screen protector is great. perfect size. the rest of the body fits relatively well. the piece that goes on the battery door is a little too small height wise. the biggest issue with the skinomi is the edges. EVERY single one is popping up. i can't get any of the 4 corners to stay down. i've had my finger on one for over an hour now -_-
[Samsung Infuse 4G] entropism:
I might order another naked shield. The one I had seemed to drag on something, marred the entire front. No idea what caused it though, it was in my shirt pocket. :(
[Samsung Infuse 4G] eatjello:
my naked shield had no issues. i loved it. i like the skinomi so far. but the damn edges wont stay down. and they're clearly going to be an issue in a few days. i've even tried to peel them up and try again. they just keep coming up
[Samsung Infuse 4G] DangKid:
Have had a Zagg Maximum protection on my Infuse for about a month and a half now. It's great. I love the amount of protection I get from it. I don't mind the orange peel effect, why would that matter? And I've always enjoyed the friction that the Zagg provides me. It makes the phone a lot less prone to being dropped out of my hands. I also got a Zagg logo on mine, but it's on the very top, just between the earpiece (above the ATT logo) and the top of the phone. Don't see what the big deal is. I'm getting a little bit of peeling, but it always happens with Zaggs. Glad to know that I can just walk into the mall and get it replaced anytime I want to for free also. No horizontal lines here either.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Eddie Bombay:
SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal

Tried most of the top brands, but this hands down is the best.

I got a ZAGG on my Atrix though before I found out about the SGP Ultra Crystal protectors.

Kinda expensive but well worth it.

http://www.amazon.com/SGP-Samsung-SGH1997-Protector-Steinheil/dp/B0055PN7BE
[Samsung Infuse 4G] AiyoX:
Ordered naked shield full body. Its great! It covers the phone fully and bares against keys and change and the rough outside world. Running my phone naked. :D The naked shield also provides a bit of a grip and doesn't slip out of hand. I enjoy it very much! There is not orange peel effect either.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Max Sterling:
I'm trying to decide between this and the naked shield and I was wondering if this screen protector is fingerprint and smear free? I had screen protector on my old Captivate and although the clarity was very good, the smears drove me NUTS! :(

So I'm just looking for a screen protector that isn't matte, but doesn't leave smudges or anything like that.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] rockburn:
I used a skinomi for a little bit on my Atrix, and I have to admit that I prefer Invisible Shield. They are the same texture and all, but the Skinomi just doesn't seem to hold up over time as well as the ZAGG.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] 02ranger:
Just got a zagg yesterday. I like it so far. Feels a little funny but I'm getting used to it. Only thing I don't like is I let best buy install it (because I'm terrible at getting screen protectors on right) and they sprayed the adhesive on the phone. Everything still works perfect but I just really don't like that they sprayed on the phone.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bronk93:
Did he/she soak the screen or just lightly mist it? I work at radio shack and have installed hundreds of zagg invisishields.

Sent from my Infuse. It is what it isn't.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] 02ranger:
It was just a mist. I really doubt it hurt anything. The stuff seems to dry really quick and there was no moisture anywhere when she was done. Everything is still working >24 hrs later so I'm sure its fine. I just cringed a little when I saw it but it was too late. lol

Do you spray on the phone when installing them?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bronk93:
I do yes. I lightly mist the screen and the protector, makes it easier to manipulate.

Sent from my Infuse. It is what it isn't.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] 02ranger:
OK. Like I said I don't think it hurt anything. I can be a little too picky or worry too much sometimes. Haha.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] cscottt:
I just put an Invisible shield on mine. Four times. I ended up with the one with a logo on the lower right corner of the screen and the goofy looking cutout at the top for the earhole and sensors. Little bugger didn't want to go, but I won't be beat by a piece of plastic. I had an Iphone for three years, and if the glass on this is as good as the glass on that, I probably don't have to worry too much, but even so...

Is that adhesive in the bottle? I refilled with soapy water like I used to do when tinting windows on cars and it worked great.

Also, how does that warranty work? Did I void it by installing it myself? Or can I take it to the store and have it replaced as needed? There was no paper work in the package referring to the details of a warranty. Of course, I could just go to their website.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] DevilDogAK:
I just installed Zagg invisible shield. Wow! It was a pain in the arse. I can see the orange peel effect but when viewing head on it is clear. I like how it is a little sticky but not sure how it'll fare in my pocket. Seems like it should catch on something and peel. I certainly hope not but only one way to find out. I'll post later with later with results.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jasonk1229:
I used the invisible zagg shield it peeled off and got lost within 7 weeks. When I attempted to call customer service to use the "lifetime warranty" I received the message they were out on an event. I bought it at best buy so I found that I should have registered it. I did and created an account. I quickly found that I needed the old shield to replace it(doh it fell off in everyday use). So I write an other respond on the proper section explaining it had fallen off. 3 days later I got an email saying sorry and there was 2 pages of instructions to send it back. Basically the customer service treats its customers like another number. My email wasn't even read by a person(it should have been I properly marked it). I respond back using my 10+ digit number in place of my name. Informing them I am pissed and that I will no longer use their products and will let other users know about my experience. A week later I got another email explaining in this case they will send me another upon proof of purchase(implying that it's a rare occurrence and one time only thing). I have the recipt proving I spent 30 dollars on a piece of plastic but I'm done with zagg and would rather my screen be naked. Maybe others have had a better experience however I prefer not to jump hoops to get what I was promised and why I paid the premium for a screen protector. Hope it helps some of you I look forward to trying out ghost armor!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] the2rrell:
i have one on my Samsung, along with a black hardcase.

but as far as the actual Zagg, besides being a ***** to get on str8 and some slight bubbles becuase i didnt wet the back of the protector enough - everything seems great. no peals, no prooblems with touch, no problem getting caught on things in my pocket.

i wont by another one, BUT i wont say its a bad screen protector
[Samsung Infuse 4G] AReynante:
I love my Invisible Shield. I've had one on my iPhone 3g, 3gs, my Captivate, and now my Infuse. I do get the orange peel effect, but I never look at my phone at the weird angle that you would need to to see it, so that doesn't matter. And as far as the texture goes, I don't find it sticky at all. Even after wiping it down with a nice cloth and screen cleaner, it isn't sticky. I have always used them, and probably always will.

(I have the little Zagg logo too, which I thought was weird, but the part it is over is black, so you can't see it. Plus I have the Ballistic case, so it adds a nice rim over it)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] cscottt:
well, I took my Zagg off. It made it difficult to see in daylight viewing conditions, and I work outside so that won't do. Invisible? Not by a long shot. I didn't have any problems with little bubbles or the orange peel thing, but it did smudge a lot. A whole lot. Even after using some cleaner on it. Other than that, it seems like a fairly decent product. If I had a plastic screen instead of glass I would be more inclined to find something to protect it from scratches.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] xtremeskier:
Steinheil Ultra Crystal!!

I picked up the Steinheil Ultra Crystal screen protector from amazon and all I can say is wow. The absolute best screen protector for any phone I have every had. No orange peel effect, no tackiness, easy to install. I must say for 13.99 for a 2 pack (yes more expensive than others) it is very worth it. I seriously can't even tell it's there, it's that clear.

If you haven't gotten a screen protector yet or are tired or the orange peel tackiness of zagg, grab a pack of these. You won't be disappointed.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0055PN7BE/ref=cm_cr_mts_prod_img
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Sarius24:
Been using ishieldz, those are amazing! Same principle as Zagg (WET APPLY) (NO LOGO) and less friction compared to Zagg.

http://ishieldz.com/store/

We have these available in Canada, not sure about the USA.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] chad4050:
I bought the naked sheild for 5.75 shipped awsome deal and am very pleased with it i also ordered the casemate pop case from amazon for 14.95 shipped with these two protections I should be good to go i have not recieved the case as of yet but i know nothing about it may be trash who knows girl friend said it sounded cool and was white so i bought it soon my swag will be on full attack .
[Samsung Infuse 4G] strychninetwitch:
Great Sheild...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] panther926:
OK I have tried them all at one point or another on different devices.

The skinomi on my phone has been "OK" but edges peeling, screen smudging, and tackiness touching just made me throw it away.

I know I'm more at risk not using a screen guard. I am hoping the removable rubber case I use will be enough to protect it. But the feel and look of my phone without it just don't compare to anything I've tried. :(

---------- Post added at 05:17 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:12 PM ----------

Gonna try this. Thanks xtremeskier. :)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] panther926:
Well they arrived. It's definitely smooth and looks decent for a screen protector.

The edges aren't staying down very well for me, but then I had a hard time applying it. Thankfully it comes with 2 so I can try again more carefully.

Thanks for the recommendation. This is definitely one of the better ones I have used.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jvanlew:
Ghost Armor for the screen and an Incipio Feather. I hate bulky cases but wanted some protection for the camera lens on the back.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] CyberGhos:
I found that skinomi is easier to install than Zagg and look as good. Skinomi FTW
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Sarius24:
Yeah...also Sagging has that annoying zagg **** logo on the screen and it has an awful orange peel. Yuck.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] skatin707:
I won't ever use zagg again, awful product. Ghostarmor has been fantastic for me, but I haven't found a dealer since I got my infuse.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bronk93:
I decided to use an anti-glare shield from radio shack and im very impressed. I like the look and feel much better compared to invisishield. Its cut to fit unfortunately but that doesn't bother me much.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Timme007:
I bought the skinomi full body when i first got my phone in may, and it's mostly served me well since then with no problems.

After only two weeks the side protection peeled off, so i decided a thin case would be better. The back protection that had stayed on is a nuisance with a case, it tends to stick badly to the plastic cases, but other than that both the front and back protection has worked no problem.

The screen part works great, has the typical plasticy feel of all good ones i've had (including zagg), no complaints.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] skatin707:
So I've recently purchased and installed steinhiel screen protectors on my wife's phone as well as my own.

All I can say is wow. For $13 for a 2 pack, you can't beat it. I honestly cannot tell the difference between this screen protector and the glass beneath it. It's spectacular!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] garbagedump481:
Incipio Feather case for the slim profile with the included screen shield is not bad for the money.

I tried the Ballistic half case thing they sold at AT&T store. The one with the rubber feet on the corners and the plastic back that held it all together.

Then I tried the Ballistic case that covers the phone entirely, and dirt would get in through the openings in it and cause minor annoyances. People also complained that I was hard to hear while I was using this case.

The Otterbox Defender case was really nice, was slightly slimmer than the Ballistic ones I believe, and had no problems with people hearing me. Alot less dirt came in through the case. Both the Otterbox and the Ballistic with the screen protector had that rainbow-oily tinge to the screen from normal use.

Nakedshield screen cover had a weird frosted effect to it even if I had followed all the directions. Tried a dry install - same effect. Threw it away even though I really wanted it to work.

Bought the Incipio feather - while you get way less protection than the Otterbox or the Ballistic, it's really low profile and comes with the screen shield that is almost not noticeable. Doesn't block ports, buttons, or the microphones. The screen shield does not have the oily-rainbow tinge, doesn't increase friction, and doesn't have an orange-peel effect.

If you want slim, the Incipio Feather is worth a look. If you don't mind bulk, the Otterbox seemed better than the Ballistic case, for what it's worth.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] panther926:
Good info, however I thought this thread was about screen protectors; not cases. :rolleyes:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Byzandroid:
I'm using Ghost Armor on my Infuse. I've had GA on several other phones too and love it. I use only the screen protector and not the full body.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] secretasianman:
I've only used 2 brands: Zagg and Bodyguardz.

The Zagg is on the Infuse because I didn't want to wait for the Bodyguardz to come in the mail. I personally prefer Bodyguardz because it's not as sticky and they provide two screen protectors instead of Zagg's one in a box.

The Zaggs do feel thicker though.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] trogdoor17:
I saw this thread, went to the BodyGuardz website, and I am sold. Thanks OP for introducing me to this site and these products :D I just got a cheapie case for USD$10, but for $20, bodyguardz products look like a good idea.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Mr. Gauge:
does anyone know how thick are the skinit skins? How's the quality? http://www.skinit.com/
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mikeqjames:
Same here. Waiting impatiently for the bodyguardz to arrive. :D
[Samsung Infuse 4G] tase25:
I've used Zagg, BSE and Stealth Guardz.

Of the 3, Zagg was the best but really expensive compared to the other 2.

I thought BSE sucked bc of the amount of dust it picked up. SG was pretty good for the price, and I had it on about 3 devices.

I think I'm gonna try one of the Carbon Fibre kits from Skinomi. Anyone try those yet??
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Auto-Android:
For 5 bucks extreme guard works really well
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mikeqjames:
Just got the carbon bodyguard in yesterday. Really nice. Screen protector is very similar to the zagg without the orange peel or stickiness. It also goes on dry which is nice. Looked a little rough at first but has no imperfections now. Carbon full body skin is really nice too.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] OnProzac:
I use Ghost Armor and have had no problems at all. I have used it on my iphone as well and you cannot even tell that there is any kind of protector on the screen (you have to really look to even tell that it is even there)! I wasn't going to worry about the sides of the phone, but decided to get them done as well... and I am glad I did :D I use my phone for work, and it takes alot of abuse. There would be scratches all over the sides if it weren't for the Ghost Armor. I have been impressed that the sides have not even yet to peel, and I have had GA on my phone since Sept.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] tase25:
You're referring to skinomi?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mikeqjames:
Not skinomi. It's the carbon fiber bodyguardz skin. It comes with a nice screen protector. I found one on Amazon for 17.99 with free shipping. The normally go for 19.99 plus shipping. I would post pics but I'm at work. A Google search will bring up the site. Definitely a nice investment. :-)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bronk93:
Is anyone using a privacy screen protector and if so which brand. The privacy ones seem to be growing in popularity amongst the iPhone crowd and from what I've seen they are pretty cool.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] OnProzac:
Carbon Body Ghost Armor

I recently purchased the Carbon Body Ghost Armor. At first I was skeptical, but now I am glad I did. It not only protects the phone, but it also gives it a much more sophisticated look, as well as adding more grip (it doesn't slip out of my hand so easily anymore and it adheres better to smoother surfaces). Here are some photos:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] DangKid:
What's the point of putting a privacy screen protector on an iPhone? It makes the retina display useless. Plus it would be difficult to watch videos with other people if you had this on.

I've been rocking Zagg since I bought my Infuse and I still am 100% satisfied with it.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] D0wNl0AdEd sKiLl:
Hi

I'm new to this forum and got to admit I am a bit lost in the gigantic amount of relevent information on this forum.

I own a captivate locked to Rogers. Moving to Europe for 6 to 12 months soon and I guess my best option is to bring my phone as I'm stuck with a contract anyway.

What do I have to do ? I guess first step would be to unlock my phone. Does rooting and unlocking mean the same thing ?

When my phone will be ready and I move to Europe, are there specifical steps to follow ?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] socrated13:
Hi

You need to call Rogers and get them to walk you through the unlock process. Rooting is not the same thing as network unlocking. The captivate's exclusivity lock was just lifted in the US(with AT&T) so hopefully you should be in the green for Rogers. Just call their customer care/international line if they have one and ask around, someone will help you.

I'm travelling to Europe in August so I'm trying to find more info about this as well, if I find anything else out I'll let you know
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] speedy_11:
Heads up the captivate has a tri-band 3g radio so you may not get complete g3 service in Europe