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[Galaxy S III Accessories] Blutonic:
Hi guys, just got my Test Screen Protector, the larger one. I got a couple of things to say about it.

It came with quite a few accessories. A nice quantity of application spray, a small, soft cloth, instructions, the screen protector, and a piece of (flimsy) cardboard to squeeze that excess fluid out from the edges after application.

This was actually my first time applying a wet screen protector myself. It was difficult for me, took a couple tries, but the instructions were clear. As for the size. I previously had a Zagg HD on, which didn't go to the edges of the phone. This one is no exception. But it is even smaller all-around than the Zagg, allowing for the thickest, biggest cases you could possibly install.

The protector itself is barely noticeable. And I did just install it, so its a bit hazy, but looks good.

When using the screen to type and game, the sensitivity is great; never misses a beat. Not to mention it feels AMAZING!

It truly is smoother than glass, my fingers just slide across the screen, not leaving many finger prints or smudges at all. And it doesn't make that squeaky sound when rubbing your finger across it like my Zagg did.

However, my protector has a couple weird marks on the top half of the screen I just can't get rid of. And they are very visible with the screen on and off. A small annoyance. I'll see if it gets better over the next couple of days though.

I am honestly impressed with how good this screen protector is, but I see myself using the smaller version or none at all in the future with DBA Cases Thin Grip case. I'm excited to try that out next.

Thanks DBA Cases!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
The cardboard is there to keep the screen protector from bending during shipping - but I use it all the time for installations. You can also use a credit card wrapped in the cloth. As I've said the squeegee is patented by ZAGG and we would be sued very quickly if we included one. (especially after we start taking their business). I have an idea for a much better way of getting the bubbles and liquid out but I will have to have it made.

Are the weird marks like little white dots under the screen? That would be dust particles. The more times you take if off and put it on while installing the more you will get.

The Haze will completely disappear within 36 hours.

The big test here is will any of the edges peel or will they stay down. If they stay down we can make this cut.

Thanks for the report!

After you do a few wet installations it's easier than the dry. Just spray a ton of liquid on it and then when you put it on the screen you can slide it around until it's perfect.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dwyw42:
Why do you see yourself using the smaller one?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] amf66:
Blutonic, could you do a more detailed comparison of the DBA protector vs the Zagg HD? I currently have a Zagg HD and hate the amount of smudges I have with it.

Also, it may be too soon for this since it still has a haze, but how are the proximity and light sensors working?

Thanks for the review! :thumbup:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] waiters:
How was the feel compared to zagg hd?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] enfurno:
I want one that fits my entire screen.

The comments about scratching are not exactly correct either. I am familiar with micro scratches so that cannot be to blame..

This is a decent protector. It is much better than the spigen ones.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Blutonic:
About this one Vs the Zagg HD I had previously:

This one feels infinitely better, as well as being MUCH thinner (giving better picture quality).

It does not look like it will yellow around the edges anytime soon, as I can hardly see the edges. Especially with my case on.

On the Zagg HD, when my fingerprints smudged, it would leave a rainbow effect on the screen, and wiping it off would just make it worse. This protector doesn't show smudges easily, which to me is quite a surprise, seeing as this is such a thin layer.

Compared to the Zagg HD, which felt....well...terrible, this one is as smooth, if not somehow smoother than the bare glass on the S3. Seriously. The Zagg felt rubbery and made an annoying squeak when pressed too hard.

So far, my favorite attribute this has over the Zagg is the lack of the cursed "rainbow effect".

Any other questions?

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In about 2 days I'll see if the proximity sensors have been affected. So far, it doesn't seem like it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Thanks alot for the very well written review.

We've done laboratory testing that shows the you can put it in and take it out of your pocket over 10,000 times without wear.

The problem with most other protectors is they throw all those layers on to protect against everything possible. Some say self healing - I say thick added layer.

Ours is patented and the technology to make them is completely different.

The worst kind of scratches (other than our video) I've seen on it are micro scratches. Ones you can see with the device off. But when it's on you won't see it and you will never feel it. And they go away with use.

We do have a rainbow by the way - but only when the device is off or when you go to the doctors office - florescent lighting is not our friend.

We've talked about finding a way around the micro scratches and rainbow effect but every solution was to make it more like ZAGG.

What video? This one http://www.dbacases.com/videos-and-reviews.aspx

My biggest question to the testers is how are the edges holding up with the extended version and does covering the sensor have any effect (it's perfectly clear).

I've had one on my Galaxy Nexus for some time now. It still looks great and I've dropped it right on the glass - got a long micro scratch that went away. It has a very high impact resistance.

Hopefully people who own any Galaxy Note's will find us - with the s-pen they would love ours.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] amf66:
No more questions, Blutonic. Thanks for your response!

Scott, if the larger protectors work out and go for sale will they cost more than the current ones?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Just for you :p

Same price.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] smoothiex:
@blutonic

Are you using a case with the protector? How are edges holding up?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Blutonic:
Yes, I'm using it with the Acase Superleggera PRO. Although the lip is quite thick, it does not touch the screen protector. Because of that, there is no peeling of the lip. But, I can Barely tell where the edges of it are because its cut just a millimeter too short.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
Just received mine in the mail today. Will put it on when I get home and let you guys know.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
Just installed the test unit and so far its great. I've always hated screen protectors because I preferred the feel of the glass but with this protector its like its not even there. Although I think I'd make the sides of the protector just a bit longer but its not a big deal. The rest of the protector fits great and doesn't seem like it will peel from using a case. This is way better then the zagg hd my dad has on his. Overall I'm very impressed with this and will be recommending it to anyone looking for a screen protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Re-The Galaxy Nexus

Let me know about peel issues of sensor issues please.

Thanks.

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XDA combined the two posts.. the first part is the S III this is about the Galaxy Nexus. I've had them on Amazon for a while now.

Since I have one myself I re-cut it so it covers from the bottom of the top speaker to the very bottom of the phone. It's a perfect cut - no peeling. I had it covering the entire phone and there was too much peel.

This cut protects 90% of the glass.

All of the sudden I'm having ridiculous reviews on Amazon about the cut. Makes me very suspicious that it's another screen protector company.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EDTPEQ

I just added text so people know where the cut is but if anyone has purchased one or wants to post a review there it would be helpful - these guys didn't post anything about it except for the cut (normally you read how smooth, how clear, etc...)

Thx.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
As of right now the sensor is working perfectly fine as my brightness is correctly adjusting to different lighting. Will do about the peel issues if there is any
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Coderedpl:
Placed my order on the 10th for both the screen protector and the ultra thin grip case.

Haven't seen any update or anything so I'm hoping it goes out soon!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] amf66:
Again, I think that people are going to expect the full coverage that they get from other brands (Zagg, Spigen, etc) and that if this isn't true it should either be changed or made obvious that the whole front (or as much as possible) is covered. This would give these reviews absolutely no reason to exist.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Blue Slate Thin Grip?

It shipped on the 11th.

Scott

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I agree with you - I had already changed the listing. I should do it on my site also.

As far as the S III''s go we've sold a ton without complaint about the size. If we use the larger size I'll just transition over to them.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Coderedpl:
Yes sir. Great to hear,

Let me ask you. Are we suppose to receive a confirmation of shipping email or something?

I haven't gotten one. Not sure if it landed in spam or it just never showed up.

Either way, when it comes, i'll make sure i post my review.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
We had to change websites and the platform it was built on. Right now we are trying to re-integrate with the shipping company so we can send confirmations of shipping.

We've never had anyone tell us it didn't show up :good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
alright I got some questions.

what is the current version being sold? I also hear there is a "test cut" version? any of these offer more protection than just the LCD screen? I want something like the Zagg/Spigen in terms of coverage, but without the peeling problem of the Zagg HD (works fine with small cases, but lifts up with extended battery + case) or the sensitivity issues i've had with the two Spigen glas protectors (but they fit PERFECTLY).

this product was recommended to me in my thread but I'm not sure if you've moved away already from just the LCD or not. and if you're still on just the LCD, let me hear your pitch. I'm curious why you would choose to do this when most (all?) other companies offer full frontal coverage. keeping in mind not all of the protectors with full frontal coverage peel.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
We don't use the same technology as other companies so it's really not very comparable.

Anyone who's touched or used ours will say they are totally clear and feel as smooth or smoother than the glass.

The Samsung phones are typically curved. That means that at the edges you might get peeling. We prefer to try different cuts and choose the one that will last the life of the phone.

We've been selling the S3 that just cover the screen area - there is no peel at all. However the great people on this forum convinced me to try a bigger cut. So I had the factory make one and send them to me. I got 7 and sent them to people on this forum to test. They are posting the results on this thread.

So far the first two say they have no peeling and it looks great. If the rest are like that and there is still no peeling then I'll change the cut to the one that is being tested.

Keep in mind I've sold quite a few on Amazon and at my site with the current cut and get mostly 5 star reviews. But if I can make everyone happy I'd prefer to do that.

Right now it's looking good for the new cut but we've only had two of the 7 report.

Scott Weiner

CEO

DBA Cases, Inc.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
Thanks for the response. Are there pictures of the standard cut and the new cut for comparison?

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy SIII on MetroPCS!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
The existing cut is EXACTLY the same size as the display part of your screen.

I sent out all of the new cuts. Maybe someone can post their phone with it on so everyone can see.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Thin Grip Maroon on Sale

We're starting to put various products on sale - at the bottom of our website - http://www.dbacases.com

Right now the Maroon Slim Grip is just $19.99.

Scott:good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] xdsho:
Got the screen protector in last night and installed it!

The installation was a bit more difficult than Skinomi, possibly because of the harder texture. I wanted to make sure there were no air bubbles at all. The cut is a little smaller than I had expected but it's not bad. A little longer on the sides might be nice. No sensitivity problems here.

The feel is amazing - seriously like glass. By far the BEST feeling screen protector I have ever used.

There is a bit of a rainbow effect but I'm hoping it will be less noticeable when the hazing is gone.

IMO this is THE screen protector to use if you're going to utilize a case or bumper. The fit is perfect for that!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Joshaldo:
Hey guys I am thinking of getting one of these for my s3, are they any good and is postage to Australia available?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] amf66:
If I recall correctly Scott said that international postage is $11.50.

As for reviews, go back a few pages for some thoughts of the test screen protectors that protect most of the front glass.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rage913:
Can you post pic's? That would be super helpful. I know that you just installed it last night but have you had any issues with not only the led but FFC? Any issues on the capacitive buttons?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
I just noticed I have a small smudge under the protector. Is there any way to make it go away without having to peel it up??
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Are you sure it's not haze? I wouldn't peel it up - there is no way to get a smudge off - that's why we recommend you soak your fingers in water to make sure you don't leave a fingerprint on it.

If it were a piece of lint or a white dot you could use tape to get it off but I don't know any way to get a smudge off - it may go away with use.

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We've shipped quite a few of the existing cuts to Australia already. The existing cut covers only the display. It's $11.50 international. (so I recommend you buy a case also :laugh:)

The test cut covers everything but the very edges of the display. So far it's going well.

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The reason no one is complaining about peeling is because we left a little tiny bit open around the edges. If we pushed it, there is no question it would peel.

I'd like to see a picture also. The rainbow can only be seen with the device off. It's a feature.:angel:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
Ya its definitely a small smudge but its not really noticeable
[Galaxy S III Accessories] spicydicy:
now these are the types of companies i like to see. amazing service, SERIOUS product testing, open feedback by the trial people, and a willingness to get customers the exact product that they are looking for.

I had a Zagg HD as my first SP, and i was shocked at how terrible the feel, and visibility it had. And at $25, it was a crime. Alomost wanted to make me start my own company like you have done! As of right now i have a SGP Nano Clear on my S3 and i love it, but i will definitely order one or two of the newer slightly bigger versions of your product, as well as a few of your thin grips, and Ultra grips, in a few colors, just to support such a strong idea.

Has anyone gone from using an SGP Clear to using one of these? any comparisons to be made? I think that might be one of your strongest competitors, due largely in part to the size being similar, as well as smoothness.

Look forward to hearing your response, seeing your product succeed, and recieving my DBA products as well!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Coderedpl:
Got my package today to my surprise.

First thing I did was put on the case, comparing it to the rearth ringke slim, they are almost identical in terms of size. This one has that texture on the sides which I would say gives you a bit more grip. The blue slate color also matches up nicely against the pebble blue color of the S3. I like it so far. Going to put on the screen protector tomorrow when I'm home.

So far so good!

Note: Would be nice if you can get in touch with amazon to be able to use the olympics code. They didnt allow it so i ordered directly from you. TO my surprise it only took like 2 days or so to get it, just like amazon prime.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
New Thin Grip Review

We have a new review done by igadgetgeek of the Thin Grip - Check it out...

http://www.dbacases.com/videos-and-reviews.aspx
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
iPhone

If anyone has iPhone friends please direct them to the exact same type of screen protector as the S3..

It's also full coverage :laugh:

http://www.amazon.com/Just-Like-Glass-Screen-Protector/dp/B009B0RO0O/ref=sr_1_8?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1350274380&sr=1-8

Can't keep up demand for the SIII smaller cut on Amazon but no one knows about the iPhone full cut yet.

Also any more testing?

How are the edges holding up?

I can have the full cut in production very fast.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Full Cut

What's the verdict on the full cut? I can order it whenever there is consensus it's something you want.

Scott
[Galaxy S III Accessories] lightpsycho:
There aren't many reviews yet but every comment I've read so far is positive so... for sure I would be interested in buying the full cut!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
As soon as I can confirm it's exactly what people want I'll put a big order in.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
I have to admit, I cheated on you. I was desperate to get the glas off my phone. Best Buy had the Zagg Extreme for $35...I flipped the finger to the packaging and went to HHGregg right next door and got a 3-pack of QMadix (never heard of them) for $10 to tide me over until you come out with the full size cut.

they're not bad. it's shaped like the Spigen glas (in the shape of the phone) but doesn't go to the edges, so it's working fine with my cases (the Zagg didn't). it's also very thin and feels good when swiping. however the rainbow effect is very noticeable with the screen off (my wife has Zagg HD and that has NO rainbow effect, by comparison) and it shows the fingerprints a lot.

so i'm hoping for the DBA one to not be so keen on showing fingerprints or with that much of a rainbow effect (although that's the least of my bothers) but definitely a cut like this one, and not just the square of the screen.

Until then, this will tide me over. good riddance of that glas. biggest waste of money...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] barmanham:
I ordered the original cut. Installed it about a few hours ago I like it a lot so far but as mentioned the edges are all little uncomfortable when swiping down the notification bar but I think it can definitely be fixed with a longer cut. I should have waited that's my 2 cents.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aznwings:
Full Cut

I am also waiting for the full cut. When that comes I'm going to grab a thin case as well (don't want to pay for shipping twice).

I hope the testers didn't forget about the community and are keeping the full cuts all to themselves... :(

Also, how are the full cuts for the iPhone 5s? If they're good, shouldn't the full cuts for the SIII also be good...?

EDIT: Also, from the above reply, it seems that maybe there should at least be an extended cut or something (if the full cut doesn't work out that is), so that swiping down the notifications won't be uncomfortable or annoying...I get annoyed easily, so if there is no full/extended cut I may just get a different screen protector. :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] falcons2:
So far for me the edges are holding up perfectly fine
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Blutonic:
Hi, Full Cut Tester here.

I've had the protector on for a couple of days now and would like to leave some feedback.

All the haze is gone, fingerprints don't show easily and there is NO Peeling whatsoever.

Over these last couple of days I have tried on a multitude of cases: From Trident, to Case Mate, to Otterbox. None of them cause peeling to the SC.

As for the Proximity Sensor for the light: I leave my brightness on Auto most of the time, and I've noticed that in some places with Incandescent lighting (hope I spelled that right), the auto brightness can be a BIT wonky. Like it could go from 20% to 80% back lighting and switch back and forth for about a minute or two. But then it fixes itself. A bit of a bother, but it doesn't happen anywhere else.

Overall, this has been great so far and I'm glad I've had the opportunity to test such an amazing product. However, I miss the bare feeling of the Gorilla Glass and am going to use no protector in the future, but use DBA Cases Thin Grip case for some extra grip and nice color.

Any other questions?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zoppp:
I'll buy the full cut when you put it in production :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
New Ultra Video Review

Check this great review out.

http://www.dbacases.com/videos-and-reviews.aspx

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It sounds like everyone likes the larger cut so I'll get an order in for it - how many do you think I'll need :p

They won't be on Amazon until Amazon runs of the smaller cut.

Also don't buy them off my site until I give the thumbs up that they are there.

Scott
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Max_Pain:
sign me up for 2 (unless one "package" comes with more than one protector).
[Galaxy S III Accessories] zoppp:
I'll take one :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aznwings:
Up for one as well. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
They come with one - they are VERY expensive to make. I can throw in a cheap 10 cent Chinese one if you want as a backup ;)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kuratsu:
I'm in for 1 and if that goes well, another 2. =)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] aznwings:
Hey hey hey, I would gladly take that backup. :)

On another note, have you decided whether or not you will be giving free shipping to those purchasing $25 or more? To be honest, I think this might boost sales. :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
As soon as my graphics guy can put it up on the side panel we'll be offering free shipping for orders over $25 for the USA and free shipping International over $50.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] spicydicy:
thats perfect. I will definitely take 2 protectors, along with 2 thin grips, a complete ultra, and a few white and black TPU/ Poly pieces to get an all black, and all white look.

Ill be checking back here to see when the first shipment comes in, and ill place an order then. Ill also do a small review with photos, as well as leave all necessary feedback at various sites to help you out.

Again, fantastic service, and fantastic product.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] amf66:
I'll be buying one in the next month or two. I want to at least get some use out of my current protector, despite its flaws.. but I'll be sure to pick one of yours up.