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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
SGP might be making the Glas for it .. but will still be priced high, and I would present them the same argument.

Its in a different league because its glass?

Who cares if its glass?

Its only in a different league because of the PRICE and your marketing, making people think they need that.

You (and many others, but I refer to you because you are actually here on the forums) are the MONSTER (brand) of screen protectors lol

I have seen SGP Glas protector chipped and shattered...

Tell me why, in everyday terms and practicality, that someone should spend $30 on that when I can spend $14 on the Ultra Crystal, which has 4H hardness (which is more than enough by the way).

I saw your photos on the site, and I dont see how that is ANY better than the Ultra Crystal.

That quote along with the image of it describes exactly what happened to my SGP Ultra Crystal for my Motorola Milestone a long time ago when it took a hard impact from a point in the center of it. Guess what? I paid $12 for that...

This is for the people that buy what they dont need just because it has nice looking features and numbers that they will never use realistically.

ie. Lamborghinis - very nice, very pricey, but why buy one for everyday use. No practical point. (although yes I would love one)

If these things cost 15-20, thats more reasonable. But $10 more just because it is glass even though it wont REALLY make a difference...

I could issue a challenge and GUARANTEE that if someone were to use your screen protector for .. 6 months, and a different one for 6 more months, there would be NO BENEFIT to using yours. By that I mean, their actual PHONE SCREEN, would not have any damage with EITHER screen protector applied.

I would put money on it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
We should be receiving samples in next week which I will post pictures of.

I'll see what I can do, it's quite a possibility.

Before we do this do realize I'm not arguing with you :good:

There's a huge difference between 4H and 8H. If you drop your phone using a PET film, the phone screen will crack/damage as a PET film provides no shock absorption. If you drop your phone with a glass protector on, the 8H comes into play and keeps everything in one piece. If dropped severely, the glass protector will crack and not the phones screen as it is the primary line of defense. This is what is was designed for. Don't forget that our glass also includes a coating to prevent fingerprints and makes oily residues very easy to wipe in 1 or 2 passes.

You also need to take into account that to make a mold for this is ridiculously expensive, hence the higher price. Then you need to take into account shipping and customs fees. Everybody always figures China products are super cheap and they are, but when you take all this into account you'll figure out why there's such a mark up.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ddurandSGS3:
some of you are so quick to jump on this guys case.

if you think you can do better for cheaper, man up. damn.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] konman795:
The only people who are complaining are ones that haven't used something like this before. The treated tempered glass screen cover is something I miss dearly from my Galaxy S2. I've used literally every popular screen cover, dry and wet and nothing gave me the satisfaction a glass cover gave me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dpwhitty11:
I'll be picking one of these up when it becomes available. Well worth the money if you ask me.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
I HAVE dropped my phone with a 4h screen protector and nothing happened. I am speaking out of first hand experience. The screen was fine and so was the protector actually. The only thing that damaged it was what I described earlier, and in that instance the 4H kept everything in one piece and I was amazed by it! I had no idea that would happen. It looked like a car's windshield. Again, I repeat, this is on a 4H hardness screen protector that I paid less than half the price for. Actually it was a few years ago too so they may have even somehow improved their products since then.

Your point about the difference between the 8h and 4h is correct on paper, but in real life use - which I have. 4H does the exact same thing!

I wish we could get SGP in this discussion too and maybe prices would be lowered lol.

You need to price it that way to make money due to the higher cost to manufacture - nothing to argue about there! But the price a consumer pays for it is not practical vs other alternatives.

Also, oleophobic coatings are known to wear off of even the most reputable brands. But thats not a big deal.

durandSGS3 - if you actually read my posts, I was jumping on the case of companies in general over charging for products - I mentioned SGP as one of them. Also, not sure what this has ANYTHING to do with "manning up" but if its the case, its been done.

konman795 - I've used a phone with the glas screen protector and I didnt notice MUCH difference over other good quality protectors. None especially worth $10.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dpwhitty11:
You know, how a screen/screen protector breaks depends completely on the angle it hits the ground at.

Just because you had a drop with a 4H film and survived, doesn't mean it's any better. It's all about the angle. You just got lucky.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Correct. :highfive:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] konman795:
I think the part that stood out to me most was the fact that my SGP Glas never scratched. I used their ultra crystal covers and they constantly scratched and I had to replace them so much. The other covers I've tried weren't as clear as the ultra crystals but they didn't scratch as easily. I guess what I'm trying to say is the SGP Glas was the best of both worlds. Ultra clear and didn't scratch while I had it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Wond3r:
Yes because you have tested each and every angle of drop using a 4h and an 8h to factually determine that the 8h is just that much better right?

I have experience with it, do you have any experience with it?

And I have not only dropped it 1 time by the way.

Open your mind a bit to more possibilities than what you're fed to believe by claims that have no substance.

No offense to OP!

konman795 - The only CHEAPPP protector I use is on my ipod touch 3g, and it was like $2 off ebay. - That doesnt even have any scratches and that thing has been through abuse from little cousins.

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Anyway, Believe what you guys want and spend what you want. I just wanted to express my opinion and I will leave this topic now.

To the OP - good luck with your business - and I'm not just saying that. I wish you luck.

To everyone else - (and NOT knocking OP) Do some research into products to see what is practical and what is overkill.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
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[Galaxy S III Accessories] zonly1:
I'm all over this, thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Xenoism:
Very cool ^^

When I finally upgrade, I am definitely ordering one :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Metallic-Force:
is it re-usable? Can I take it off one S3 and put it in another? I'm switching from a 16 to a 32gb because I was lied to about first day availability
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Alik4041:
Sub'd ordering one soon! How is this thing with bubbles?

Also, very important to note: The S3 screen has edges that curve down into the phone. I don't think this will work as well for the S3 as it did for the nexus.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
Yes you can remove and re-apply.

No bubbles at all. Lay it on and bubbles get sucked out, really interesting to watch.

We've had our S3 for a week now and the curve is not as severe as you think, it is extremely minimal.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] FRuiTBoOT:
Does it interfere with touch screen responsiveness? Just considering how thick it is compared to other screen protectors. Does it distort the screen at all?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SwervFusion:
Coupon code no longer working :-/
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
99% of the time is works flawlessly, usually the screen will not respond if you're doing something very precise, but it doesn't happen often. The thickness is comparable to 4 pieces of paper. No screen distortion at all.

Give it another try and let me know.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Becoming:
Very nice, thanks!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Adam_v1:
Normally I'm not one for screen protectors (mostly because they feel like garbage) but this has me seriously tempted.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gtuansdiamm:
^this

How about a special super discount code for us

$10 off would make me say
[Galaxy S III Accessories] gtuansdiamm:
Is there any warrenties on this protected also?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
Hah believe me if I could I would.

30 day return/warranty period.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gangstar:
i ve noticed today that on maximum volume the speaker on the phone is kind of distorted. not on all sound, some sound good, some sound distorted. it happens in everything but u can hear it well in music player.

dont get me wrong, its not that bad but u can hear some sound distortions like buzzing and wheezing on some tones i also have an s2 and that is fine.

had any of u noticed this?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gangstar:
anyone?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhendy91:
Yea I get it but i don't really notice it that much
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Elmiron:
I have the same problem.

On maximum vlume settings I hear sound distortion.

Is it hardware or software problem?
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bonareck:
I have the same problem.

I tried different ROM AOSP, AOKP, Samsung based rom, I tires different Kernel.

I also order a new speaker from ebay.

Problem won't disappear.

I think the internal speaker amplifier is defective.

Headphone sound is clear.

Phone speaker OK.

Ringer speaker distortion even at very very low volume. It's even more noticeable a low volume.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jxs1984:
I'm interested. Once applied on is it easy to remove/replace?

Also, what happens if dropped flat on face? Assuming the tempered glass cover will shatter, will it protect/prevent the original s3 glass from shattering?

edit: just saw videos

galaxy s2 with tempered glass drop test - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33T1Qun7jsQ

iphone 4 with tempered glass drop test - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFZ2g6sB-mk

this could be good insurance
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
hah looks like you answered your own question :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] uranis:
I like this but have some questions

How is input when using the screen? Works the same?

Is there any type of rainbow effect

Would using the home bottom have problems or is it thin enough to not be noticeable.

Is the side that goes on the screen a first and dirty magnet when applying?

I'm not a case person so this is very intriguing.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jxs1984:
just ordered :good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
How is input when using the screen? Works the same?

Screen works 99% of the time. Only time you will notice this is if you're playing a game that requires precise touches.

Is there any type of rainbow effect

Not at all

Would using the home bottom have problems or is it thin enough to not be noticeable.

Shouldn't be a problem, I'd need to confirm this when the samples arrive.

Is the side that goes on the screen a first and dirty magnet when applying?

What lol?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] wildcard30:
I think what he was asking is if the side that is on the phones screen is a fingerprint and dirt magnet.

I am very interested in this. How difficult is the installation?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rwc3b:
if this is anything like the sgp glas i have on my galaxy s2, i'm definitely interested.

does it have the same feel and hardness?

shipping is not as competitive as other places but i won't mind if it is a good product.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] merick1283:
Is this similar to the Zagg screen protectors? I've used them on my captivate and loved the feel and how they never come off
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pringlechip:
I tried to use the coupon code and it said the coupon code has reached the maximum redemption limit. Guess I won't be getting one.... unless you can fix that :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
Nope, I've had no problems with it at all. Installation is extremely easy- peel off the protective film, align along the speaker, align with home button, and you're done.

Pretty much the same thing, just a different company.

We ship using reliable and fast methods, most other companies use First Class Mail which usually takes longer. For a few extra bucks you'll get your item faster.

Zagg is a PET film, this is glass.

Looks like someone is ordering more than one :victory:

I've changed the code to allow more than 1 redemption per user.
[HTC Amaze 4G] b33j7030:
Gonna make this really short and sweet. After weeks of googling youtube videos and other source reviews of pros and cons between Amaze 4g and One S - I have decided to lean towards Amaze = ) for the following YET "HIGH" Pros reason

A) availability to expand memory using MicroSD card - ONE S? = ERRR

B) availability to swap batteries if needed - ONE S? = tsk tsk tsk

C) high-end build quality feel and craftsmanship of the device - ONE S? = BOOoo!

D) the way it looks caters more for "PROS" imho - ONE S? = looks more for beginners = /

E) dedicated camera and camcorder buttons!! - ONE S? = where the F is it!? = /

F) front facing cam - 2mp - ONES S? = ok who designed this ****!?

ETC...

I went to a local Staples store and they have both of these devices on display (dummy) and I've compared both - Amaze just feels better on my hand (just personal preference) and yeah sure One S maybe way thinner and much lighter - I prefer a bit of weight so i'll know my phone is there. Could really careless about One S packing one of the topnotch processors (S4) outhere but there's not much of an improvement from S3. And with the ICS rolled out for Amaze - that's what made me even more excited about getting it. I'm not saying ONE series (specifically S) is not a legitimate new lineup for HTC but c'mon... they could've done it BETTER and i just don't see any HTC or other brands outhere that will be able to match what Amaze packs in terms of specs and hardware combined.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Dark Nightmare:
It's funny that I agree, but what do you think about the S3? After all, it is released now. I still love my amaze, sold my first, had the option of the getting the one s or waiting for the s3 but I just couldn't keep my hands away from the damn camera and it's dedicated button, one of the main things that catches my eye on devices.
[HTC Amaze 4G] b33j7030:
never really a fan of Samsung devices. I've used it once (when GS2) came out and was not impressed with the overall UI platform (just my personal preference). I guess it's safe to say that i've grown so much to love HTC Sense UI that I never wanna take a chance to jump off the boat to another UI lol. To me, it's more intuitive and user friendly. In terms of customization on sense, there's plenty more for improvements.

I agree with the dedicated buttons for camera and camcorder! def an "eye catcher". Aside from comparing it side by side with One S - I was also able to compare it with other high-end mobiles and little to no devices matches Amazes build quality.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Double0EK:
Does lack of Advancing Development steer you away? I mean I have grown to love Sense but Sense 4.0 for the Amaze is still in beta. And there are only WIP AOSP, AOKP & CM9 builds. But once ICS Source is released then it should start to pick up again.

And Welcome, future Amaze owner!

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[HTC Amaze 4G] b33j7030:
why thank you sir! can't wait to get my hands on it and do a little customization (nothing too crazy) :) .. I see future dev for this device and this is one of the main reason why i chose this over One S and other. Sense 4.0 on the Amaze is just.... SEX. lol

Off topic question though - I don't mean to veer off the subject but i'm curious what the quadrant standard benchmark set for this device on ICS (root & unrooted). Any difference as far as the results??
[HTC Amaze 4G] mentaist12:
Using energy rom u get around 3000 when is used sense 4 beta had around 550mb ram free and got around 3500 on quadrant . And it gets 6700 (more than galaxy note) on antutu on sense 3.6 really badass performance
[HTC Amaze 4G] Hawkee:
I went through the same process recently and I went with the Amaze hands down. First and foremost, I got the Amaze for $200 less than the One S. Its certainly not worth $200 more in terms of specs. I couldn't find a One S for less than $440, but I got a month-old Amaze for $235.
[HTC Amaze 4G] glacierguy:
My one s was 200 lol :D

AND

One S > Amaze
[HTC Amaze 4G] Hawkee:
200 but with a 2yr contract? I'm paying $30/mo for unlimited data and texting on prepay.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jbryson16:
what prepaid service are you using? And what kind of down speeds are you getting? If you don't mind me asking.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Hawkee:
I'm using the T-Mobile 4GMonthly $30 plan. It comes with 100 minutes talk, unlimited text and unlimited data. The first 5gb of data is 4G/HSPA+ and then after that its throttled. I'm getting very good speeds, sometimes as high as 12-13mbps.
[HTC Amaze 4G] greatwiseone:
Obviously the One S is nice.....but even if One S is the same price as the Amaze, I would go with the Amaze because of the replaceable battery + microSD card slot. Samsung's flagship phones have both of these things. I couldn't understand why the One S and One X would lack these two VERY important features...
[HTC Amaze 4G] glacierguy:
What's the big deal about a removable battery? U shouldn't have to remove your battery if your phone/battery runs fine.. :confused:

I have NOT missed battery pulls... So primitive
[HTC Amaze 4G] Double0EK:
Still trying to convince yourself that the OneS is better? Lol

Just sell the iphONE S and come back to the Amaze. ;)

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[HTC Amaze 4G] glacierguy:
Worst battery ever... I had to mod the caplights to kill light bleed... Had to put piece of paper in back cover to stop squeaking... electrical tape to stop flash bleed on camera... Broken WiFi calling, and virtually no development.

Yeah... I'll get right on that :rolleyes:
[HTC Amaze 4G] b33j7030:
I was thinking of doing the same since i hardly even go over 100 mins of talk time. But i would rather have atleast 500 mins just incase emergency comes up. My MyTouch 4G device contract is up this coming Dec and I might just do that if TMo still offers the $30 plan. but wait - i thought the $30 plan is only limited to 2gb. -shrugs-
[HTC Amaze 4G] b33j7030:
did you get your device brand new out of the box or used? I guess it depends on the user but i could be wrong. Devices can be inconsistent with it comes to these issues. ie. i've had my MyTouch 4G (not the Slide) for almost 2 years and it's still going strong. Have no problems with it - tried rooting it before but not perm and it works great. Hoping to get my Amaze in 2 days and not run into these issues otherwise i'd throw a fit... but hey.. i got it for free lol
[HTC Amaze 4G] glacierguy:
I don't buy anything used. All of the problems that I listed were common amongst users. It is nowhere near the build quality of mt4g glacier... HTC one is more along those lines.
[HTC Amaze 4G] ickedmel:
I agree with glacier I have both phones I'm loving the one s mostly. I think the signal could've been better but It's a very nice awesome powerful phone with s4 processor. I think the amaze is awesome too love it but battery life for me is way better on one s. Though I really do.believe Samsung is starting to show up HTC. The galaxy s3 is pretty much pushing the envelope.
[HTC Amaze 4G] mrmako777:
the amaze is a good phone for sure, it just got ****ted on by HTC and shouldnt have. this phone could have been so much more than what it is! that being said, you boys jumping over to the one s should have waited for the s3. all US variants have the same hardware, so development is going to be overwhelming! on top of that, samsung has already released the FULL kernel source! hope to see some of you guys over there in the s3 forum with me :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] jbryson16:
I bought a used amaze for my gf and it seems to be a really nice phone so far. No hardware issues and the specs are very competitive. Its her first android(or smartphone for that matter) so its more than sufficient. I however went from an evo 4g to the og galaxy s2 and I have to say I think Samsung does it a little better. With that said if I were to be buying one of the new flavors of android awsomeness right now it would most def be the sg3. However I am waiting to see what the 2nd half of this year will have to offer. Because the i777's specs and benchmarks scores for the most part are still in the top 5 on most tests.
[HTC Amaze 4G] isaster1:
Had the amaze for a couple months after I traded my S2 for it. Now I'm with the One S and it kills my Amaze by far. Not a little bit, but a lot. That S4 chip is reason enough to go with the One S, seriously.
[HTC Amaze 4G] zanywood:
My amaze is awesome , I love the chip it is super fast and camera is fine for a phone. I dislike T-Mobile contract so far so I'm unlocking my amaze and explore other gsm carriers. Phone has quality feel to it. Can't stand plastic galaxies. Overall unless u r looking for some superhero phone the amaze competes very well with all high end phones.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jbryson16:
Amaze does have a quality feel and galaxys are plastic-ish feeling. But wrapped in a case they all feel the same. I just don't know that the s4 is a big enough difference to spend $6-700. Please feel free to inform me if I'm overlooking something.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jsyi84:
As a current owner and user of the Amaze and One S I can honestly say the One S doesn't KILL the Amaze or even my MyTouch 4G Slide for that matter. Unfortunately I'm not quite sure what makes One S owners so bashful towards other phones. One S owners in general seem to have started falling into the same pool as Iphone and Galaxy S2 owners...

God forbid you have some other device that doesn't contain the Galaxy, One or Iphone moniker or it's just junk...... or so they'd like to think...
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
My complaints about the Amaze are real. Ask around. The S4 is a better processor. Sense 4 is better than 3.6. No hw issues like the amaze and is half the size. Anyone who thinks the amaze is as good of a device as the One S or SGS3 are very much mistaken... MT4GS is a much better comparison.

The hw issues, broken WiFi calling, poor signal, and lack of development is what makes the Amaze a subpar device... It's not a popularity contest... Facts are facts. Nice try tho :rolleyes::D
[HTC Amaze 4G] freakboy13:
GG, I gotta agree as far as the one series it kills the amaze on everything. Except one thing:

The camera imho, amaze still has the best camera, bar none.

I can't speak for the one s, but my hoXl... camera was topdog...when it worked. There are some serious issues with the one series camera was and the whole higher f stop is bs. But yeah everything else one series crushes amaze.

How's the pentile on the one s?

(Why itf does my dx auto correct keep putting in penile for penile, damn you Motorola)
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Amaze camera is MILES better than One S camera... Not even close. Big disappointment for me.

The pentile display is beautiful. I wouldn't say any better or worse than amaze, but doesn't gobble the battery as bad...