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[Galaxy S III Accessories] MooseV2:
DBA is a lesser-known company specializing in phone cases and screen protectors. One of their newer products, the "Just Like Glass®" screen protector promises to be the best screen protector you'll ever have.

Here's what Scott of DBA has to say about the screen protector:

It's a wet-application (like ZAGG), but the included application kit makes it easy. This protector covers the viewing area, allowing it to work with cases perfectly.

It looks very promising and costs only $13.50 (by comparison, the ZAGG protector is $14.99).

Here's the site: DBA "Just Like Glass®"
[Galaxy S III Accessories] molitar:
I had a heck of a time getting it out of the plastic and in the process it got dimples from trying to pull it out. I contacted them to see if they will get a replacement sent out what a bad experience because they decided to make the plastic bag it comes in too damn tight with no leeway at all. The other con I noticed is it says to use a hard card but it does not come with one so I used the squeeze I have from Skinomi that I used on the Transformer Prime tablet.

Now I do have to admit it does feel like glass and not the soft rubbery feel I am use to with my mothers Skinomi. I always hate how the Skinomi drags on the tablet but this no drag at all. I will let you know how customer support is like after contacting them for a replacement for this one that got dimpled getting it out of the too tight plastic bag. Next time I will use a knife to cut the bag instead of trying to pull it out.

Oh and one more thing no sensitivity decrease at all that I can tell. I will try to get some pictures of it with my mothers camera to post but just to let you know it just a few mm larger than the screen so only covers the screen so great for cases.

I also tested the permanent marker on a piece of the excess plastic that I pulled it from and the marker after drying wiped right off so definitely appears to hold up to the claim of stain proof.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] pmoradi2002:
I guarantee you they will have issues calling it glass. You guys have no idea how dumb people are when it comes to these things.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
Now I'm curious.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] finnmacool:
How was the fit on the screen? Full to the edge coverage? Custom cutouts or just a chunk cut out?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kuratsu:
I'm interested in this. Anyone else who bought willing to share?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] molitar:
Ok here is the pictures I promised. BTW I was not able to attach the pictures here got a security token was missing error.. any idea why? I was only able to attach picture by uploading from a picture site like Photobucket. Anyways I think I did a pretty good job of these pictures and you will see the 3 blemishes/dimples I caused pulling the protector out of the plastic but it came out better than I thought it would for only my second wet application install.

The fit is just about 1-2 mm larger than the screen so it only covers the screen and really works well with my case. The case is quite narrow for one with a kickstand and been very happy with the $10 purchase for it.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] thacounty:
Everyone in every retail setting will tell you customers are dumb. Letting those customers know on a forum is a bad thing for your business.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RebDovid:
From the DBA website, it appears that this is a fairly new company; a start-up by one individual. Do we have any independent evaluation of his claims regarding his screen protector and cases?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kuratsu:
So this only covers the screen area and not the full frontal glass?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] molitar:
Yes just like the pictures show. You can see the edges on the top down view of the phone. It's the area I was worried about and it is not rubbery or tacky like on my mothers Skinomi.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] molitar:
Yeah it's not a bad price and definitely not rubbery/tacky at all. BTW if you have any other questions on it let me know I'll answer to the best of my knowledge this was my first actual review so hope I covered all the bases in what was important to know ;) Hope it was useful to you all.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Just Like Glass Screen Protectors

Hey all,

I'm not really new but I tend to post on other forums. I come here for the good stuff on rooting.

I'm the CEO of DBA Cases, Inc.

I did start the company, however I had several investors. After having an Original Droid, a Bionic, and a Galaxy Nexus I had a very good idea of what people liked.

Personally I hated screen protectors and was not going to sell one until we came up with this. I have it on my phone and love it. It protects against breaks as well - my photographer asked me why I went into making cases so I took the phone out of the case and it squirted out of my hand - hit the wall and then our tile floor. No damage at all to the phone but a very small micro scratch on the Just Like Glass Protector. It probably would have shattered. I've found that the most you can do is give it micro scratches - you can't feel them or see them with the screen on. That's what I got from the fall and it doesn't bother me at all.

I'd be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Scott
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
I completely understand. I wanted to put a kickstand on the Ultra but it would have been too bulky. Also the cost of adding a kickstand is nearly the same amount as making the mold for the case.

I have a different solution I use.

I'm planning on making my own stand but I have them wherever I may need it.

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While I'm taking pictures...

The Ultra and the Thin Grip

Please ignore the mess behind them.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] molitar:
The case does not look that much skinnier than the Amaze I am using which does have a kickstand.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] floge:
Promising

Looks pretty cool. How does it keep your screen safe? doest it last well?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] molitar:
I was looking at the depth where the camera lens is. Yes it is a thinner but I was just commenting not that much thinner considering that the Amaze is a bit thicker with the kickstand. I really am impressed how thin the Amaze is with a kickstand as most are bulky considerably with a kickstand. The sides look the same almost in width as yours but the back is probably about twice as thick as yours due to the kickstand. It may not be a very strong kickstand but strong enough for regular use as long as don't drop it with it out as it has the really skinny piece of support plastic that holds it open the other part of the kickstand is quite thick. The stand itself is about 2mm thick and the plastic support is only I would say about 1mm thick.

Now the screwdriver portion was not that impressive as there is no way to tell how much force is being used each time. But the screwdriver and rotary was quite impressive as there was no getting around how hard the screen was being hit by that key. The only thing I notice is the oil from my hands tends to smudge the screen more than the glass but for the protection I can live with that but would be nice if they found a way to eliminate some of the smudges with it. Other than that really happy with the screen and registering on the site for the replacement so I can get this one replaced without the 4 dimple spots. BTW a video installing it would be a good idea I used the shower method in bathroom for dust and lint.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
We are going to do a video soon for installing but the instructions on the site are the newest versions. Doing it in the shower is the safest method but if I suggest it people probably will freak out about how hard it is when it's really pretty easy.

In the video that was a glass puncher. I know it's hard to tell how hard it's being pushed but it's the same force. One is done on the film which stops the force and one on the glass which does not. The key test was pretty intense and then taking the rotary to it was cool. (if people are wondering it's on the Facebook page).

Samsung with the Galaxy Nexus and the S3 have made great glass that doesn't pick up prints. The one irritation about the protector I have is that it does. Not terribly but I'm used to not worrying about it. We are working on a way to get rid of the micro scratches and the fingerprints. The problem is if we add a layer it makes it feel more plastic and ruins the visibility. It has to be a chemistry solution and I didn't take chemistry in college so I just ask them to try...
[Galaxy S III Accessories] chrischoi:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151389828738942
[Galaxy S III Accessories] WinDroidGuy:
I wonder how these screen protectors compare to the ZAGG EXTREME
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RebDovid:
I used a Zagg screen protector on my Samsung Vibrant, but after many months I removed it because it was starting to peel at the edges, I didn't like the texture, and it was getting too cloudy. My wife, however, quite happily kept a Zagg on her Vibrant.

Nothing happened to the Vibrant's screen after I removed the Zagg, another period of some months. But in the few weeks I had a warranty replacement Exhibit II 4G, which I did not protect, it got scratched. The scratch is small and only noticeable with the screen off. But I do notice it.

Based solely on my experience with the Vibrant, I, perhaps, would go without protection on the S III. But for me, at least, I'd rather try to find screen protection at an acceptable cost that does not degrade my experience of the S III beyond an acceptable level.

My hope is that the DBA screen protector will do the trick. Thanks to Scott, moreover, I'll have the chance to compare both sizes.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jonny68:
Interested in getting Just like Glass Screen Protector depending on how much postage is to Ireland?

Any discount codes :D
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Triavius:
Can't wait to hear some comments on the new cut! It looks just about perfect, looking forward to a production run.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Screen Protectors

Well I spent 4 hours building boxes and packing them up, labeling, etc. on Sunday to ship them Monday and then I realized it was Columbus Day.

So I went today and shipped out all of them. The line was ridiculous from all the people who couldn't ship on Monday

One person was in Canada - I didn't realize I had to fill a form out for Canada... are they a real country :rolleyes:

While I was standing in line I saw they sold boxes perfect to ship these... really annoying since I bought boxes I had to make that were too big.

This is why I don't normally ship from here...

Anyway we should know soon how the bigger cut works. If you like it then I'll carry them.

I noticed that at the top it does cover the two light sensors (or whatever those are). If that causes a problem I can change the cut so they are not covered.

Scott

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Right now we charge a flat fee internationally of $11.50.

I would say at least half our orders have gone overseas. You would be the first to Ireland.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] otariq:
Yes could you please make that one big cutout for the proximity and light sensors. I have a protector that covers mine and when I make calls and put the phone to my ear the proximity sensor doesn't work properly and the screen turns on and off as I'm talking
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
If it's a problem when people test them it's very easy to correct it.

But these are so clear it may not be an issue.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] waiters:
How does this feel compared to zagg hd? I'm in love with the Zagg HD and you can't tell there is a screen protector on the phone but this dba sounds interesting..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
I've never tried the ZAGG HD.

We have a patent on how ours is made. It's 20% smoother than the glass. I don't think ZAGG can come up with anything as good.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] enfurno:
I would have preferred that it covered more than just the lit portion of the screen... Purchased this not knowing that it did not. This far it is rather smooth, but scratches very easily and my phone never sits in my pocket with anything at all.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
The scratches are what we call micro scratches. You cannot feel them of see them when the screen is on.

You get them because we don't put a plastic layer like the others do to protect against them. If we added a layer we'd be ZAGG.

I've had mine on for some time and the scratches so disappear over time with use. You should never feel them or see them when the phone is on.

I've dropped my phone on the glass and all I got were micro-scratches. The film is VERY hard which protects against the screen shattering.

We are working on a formula where we don't have to add a plastic layer to stop the micro scratches but I can't say when or if we will be able to do it. We have the protector patented which is why we are the only ones making screen protectors this hard which feels like glass.

It should also last for the life of your phone. The reason it doesn't cover the entire phone is Samsung - they curve their screens. We made the decision to sell them to cover to viewing area to avoid the peel. We have sold a ton of them and people love them.

However someone here suggested we test a bigger coverage area and so I just sent out 7 samples to testers from this forum. If they approve we will see both options.

Stay Tuned.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] don_xvi:
Bubbles

I ordered one of these more to pimp my phone out than because I have a big problem scratching Gorilla Glass screens.

I read people's concerns with the wet apply, but thought the instructions looked pretty simple. Regrettably, I still wound up with bubbles and they haven't gone away since Friday. I'd suggest DBA quit putting that piece of cardboard in the package and tell people to use a plastic card. I feel like maybe I would have had better success then, but I'm not sure these bubbles aren't actually centered on contaminants. I've got a good high dollar air filter in my house, I tried to be careful with keeping things clean, and my fingers wet, but the bubbles seem to have central points in them. The end result, especially when combined with the screen-off rainbow, is a mess. Can I pull this off and try a re-apply? I wanted to be excited for the higher coverage version, but if I can't make the regular one work well, I'm not going to spend money to try the same technology again.

As for the smoothness, we compared with my friend's Rearth Ringbo and felt that was as smooth as, if not smoother than, the DBA. I wasn't impressed, though, that his protector had scratches in it. I'll have to look back through this thread and see if a hardness spec was listed for the DBA. It seems adequate.

This didn't stop me from ordering a DBA ThinGrip case, yesterday, though... High hopes! :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rage913:
Basically this... Ultimately its going to come down to personal preference. But IMHO I feel a hell'a safer knowing that there is at least something on the screen. Regardless if I put my phone face down or not I know it's protected. I just spent 250 dollars on an upgraded contract but msrp this phone is still going for around 600 if not more. So it comes down to me wanting my phone to last me my two years with out scratches in it. That's my going thing towards wanting a screen protector PLUS a case on it. Does my screen protector (and I'm running a cheap plastic adhesive one at the moment) get finger prints? Yup. Do I notice it when the screen is on? If I'm really looking for it. Do I feel better knowing that if there is a coin in my pocket or keys, my phone won't die? Definitely. Like I said it's going to be personal preference. If you do run naked just be careful! Good luck!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
The bubble won't go away but the haze will. We suggest you either use the cardboard or a credit card. It's the same as using a squeegee.

Hope is not lost. DO NOT PULL IT UP! I pulled up one I messed up on my wifes IPAD 3. It ended up with no haze but at least 20 bubbles.

I was able to get them all out by using the soft part of my thumb (not the fingernail). Ideally you should get them out when you first put the protector on. However I did this 2 weeks after we put it on and I was still able to get it looking great.

If the bubbles have central points in them then there were dust particles - in the instructions we recommend you immediately pull up the protector and use scotch tape to remove them.

The dust particles won't go away at this point. The rainbow effect is part of the protection to make the protector last longer. You can't see it when the device is on.

I completely understand your frustration as I am terrible at applying these or any screen protectors. Some people seem to have no problems at all and some like me seem to have problems all the time.

Let's see how the new cut goes. If people like it I'd be happy to give you a discount code to buy it.

Scott
[Galaxy S III Accessories] RebDovid:
Scott:

Please see my e-mail to you from this morning.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
I responded to your email just now. Remember I sleep weird hours.

As far as why we don't include a plastic squeegee - ZAGG has a patent on it and will sue us.

We are working on an alternative which will be way better than the squeegee.

Scott
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rogue0wn:
I bought some ZAGG for a original Droid or iPhone that I owned a couple years ago; however, I did not like it and felt that it was a waste of money.

My issues with the ZAGG protector was the feel of it while on the screen. I like the feel of the glass; however, the plastic of the ZAGG was....less slick and was a detriment to enjoying either phone as much as I would have liked. Is this something that this product fixes/eliminates? If not, how much is the problem mitigated? What are the other benefits, if any, outside of the "amazingly better super armor" does this product have over the ZAGG?

Also, I'd like someone who has actually used it to respond instead of the company spokesman (no offense, I'm sure you're rad I just like reviews from people). :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
LOL there are plenty on here who have it on.

I'm not the spokesman I'm the CEO.

Anyway people will tell you that indeed it has none of the sticky issues that ZAGG has.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Infinite Jest:
If this truly doesn't have the stickiness/tackiness issues of zagg/Skinomi and is similar to the hardness of dry apply protectors, I'll definitely give it a shot.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stilex:
You don't ship internationally, do you?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Actually we ship about half our orders internationally. It's $11.50 for postage (which is cheap).
[Galaxy S III Accessories] stilex:
Great, how do I order it?

I've tried to order from the website, but our zip code is different, with more characters.. lol
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Where are you ordering from?

Did you enter the country first?

email Alex@dbacases com - he runs the site. He can fix whatever issues you are having.

Thanks,

Scott
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dwyw42:
If the reviewers like the samples, do you have an ETA on when the new size would be for sale? I just got my phone and have a crappy protector from Verizon that I really want to replace, but I would rather wait for the larger one if it's not too long.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
Well I shipped the boxes out USPS first class yesterday. Some will get them faster than others. 7 went out so we should hear something by the end of the week.

If the majority like the new cut I can have it produced and for sale on my site within a week. On Amazon it may take a bit longer than that since I'd have to create a new item.

If everyone says not to cover the light sensors we could still have them done very quickly since it's a minor change.

Scott
[Galaxy S III Accessories] dwyw42:
Thanks for the info. In that case, I think I'll wait at least for the initial feedback.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] amf66:
After reading through this thread I have to say that I'm very impressed with your help and responses, Scott. I have an Invisible Shield HD, on my S3, but don't like it as it gets covered in smudges almost instantly after being cleaned and seems to have some sort of dust/liquid underneath. It's hard to explain as it didn't create any bubbles, but I can see tiny particles underneath the screen protector.

Anyways, if the testers like the new, larger protector (my only concern is the lack of a cutout for the proximity and light sensors) I may have to get my next screen protector from you to test it out. :good:

Edit: I think it would be a good idea to do something similar to Martin Fields (http://www.overlayplus.com/US/MFOP-SamGalaxyS3) and put diagrams on your website showing what exactly the screen protectors cover.

Edit 2: Scott, how do the screen protectors stand up to pressure? Does pressing the screen with fingernails leave permanent indents?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
90% of the protectors we make cover the entire display. The other 10% are Samsung because of the curved glass.

It will pick up fingerprints but for some reason I don't see when when the screen is on.

Don't worry about the proximity sensors - if the testers tell me it's a problem we'll cut that out.

The screen it completely hard - there is no give at all when you press it. You can press it with your fingernail and all it should do is hurt your finger.

My object in marketing these is that they feel smother than glass and have no plastic feel at all. However there is another benefit..

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

Watch the video.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] don_xvi:
Slickness

I have one of these. I wrote a less-than-stellar review a page or two back (much centered on learning why so many people dislike wet apply screen protectors) BUT I can tell you the feel of the protector is very glass-like. Sometimes I can convince myself it's a little slicker than the glass by rubbing my finger on the still-exposed parts of the phone. Other times I can't really tell. It doesn't have that plastic-y, tacky feel of old technology screen protectors. I hated those, too.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] jinosong:
I wasn't picked to be a tester, but is it possible to purchase one of the test units from you at this point? I'd like to get one of the full screen ones ASAP.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] SSHGuru:
If the feel doesn't satisfy you, you can send it back.

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No,

I sent every one I had out. I'd have to have them made and I can't do it until I get feedback.

It shouldn't be long.