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[Windows Phone 7 General] sitizenx:
The question though is have you ever used one? I thought the same thing until I got a touchstone charger and Touchpad during the fire sale. It really is nice just to lay your device on a charger. Plus if you answer it in bed there are no messy wires to deal with. Just pick it up when you are half alseep. Answer it. Talk and put in back down on the charger. All one handed. Oh, and no more broken microusb cable. I have one cheap one I bought a few weeks after I got the Lumia 900. The thing is already loose.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
yes, I used it. the problems arise when you use the mobile device, as a mobile device. touchstone means sedentary use, and it cannot charge while you're on a call, or gpsing, or shooting video, etc.

its pointless to have, unless you have one each for the car, the bedroom , the bike, etc, everywhere you use your phone.

I love the idea of wireless sync, charge, etc, but real life use negates it because the wired charging is more use full.
[Windows Phone 7 General] djca:
Just ordered that Energizer inductive charger from Amazon. Hope it will work well with the Lumia 820 and 920. What people should realize about inductive charging is that it will not necessarily replace charging via USB cable. It will complement it. I will still bring a USB travel charger if I'm on a trip. I won't bring the "bulky" inductive charging plate. Where inductive charging will shine is if one inductive power "standard" wins out (hopefully the Qi standard) and becomes available in many places like hotel rooms, cafes, and airports where I can conveniently charge my device without taking out my USB cable.

Once I have 820 or 920, I'd probably have an inductive charger on my office desk and one at home.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
UPDATED:

Recently many members has posted that they have received these mercury protectors cut short of about 1-2mm and does not have the curved edges, I have personally seen these, and the package looks identical, it is confirmed that these are all authentic, the old version has the curved edges, new version are cut short.

What evers Mercury decisions was, they still have the sticker showing the curved foaming edges.

I would also suggest you contact the seller and ask them to confirm the actual protector are curved, and not based on the sticker.

I just purchased the lime green one for the fun of it, here is a simple review of it.

Before I start, the shop has put this protector on a few phone and has given me a warning about the curve of the protector, with this protector it will fit best with korean version of the S3 or a made in korea unit, as the glass are made in many countries the curve edge of the glass may vary due to specification, this isn't to say that you won't get a perfect fit on a international version or US version.

With the lime green protector that i have purchased, there are cut out for the sensor, camera, home button and the ear piece, the cut out are precise to about 0.2mm which is very good, the curves of the protector is also very good, and does goes right upto the edge of the metal bezel by 0.5mm which is considered one of the best edge to edge coverage.

The actual screen protector is a anti glare and matt finished, and is varly clear.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mbh87:
Does the bullkin have any rainbowing? Im hoping they popup on eBay as Im not a fan of matte protectors.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Yes they do, you can see the rainbow effect when the screen is turned off, or on a black screen.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mbh87:
Guess I should have read the review a little better, just noticed that you had already mentioned. Is it pretty bad or only only noticeable at extreme angles?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I would say only if you shine a light against it or the sun.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mbh87:
I shall continue my hunt for one then. I can deal with that. Not a fan of this Pebble Purple Samsung went with.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
That's fantastic. I guess I'll check and see if I can get the red Bulkin one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] VikingoRMCF:
Does the black have a metallic finish like the Mercury brand?

Sorry if it was mentioned, didn't read the whole review

Edit: it is a solid color, thanks
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beaver2233:
A great review/overview, thanks - its a real shame that it's so difficult to find both of these (fully curved and fitting) online anywhere...

One question, just curious - you mention that you can get 4 Bullkin protectors for the price of 1 Mercury - what was the price of both protectors? (mercury seem to be around the $10 USD mark on ebay...)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
The price of my mercury was USD 11.5, I know on ebay the prices has dropped a little, but those on ebay, you're not sure if you will get the flat one or curved one, But for me, I buy direct from a local store, so I see the item before I make the purchase, the extra cost is worth it, if i'm sure to get the proper curved screen protector.

These bullkin only cost approximate USD 2.5 which are wholesale price.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
first post updated with more information.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] mputtr:
Can't wait to see what the reviews are going to be like. They look pretty nice!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beaver2233:
Thanks a lot - yeah I've being holding off buying from eBay due to reports of them not being curved :( and wow that's cheap!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
@kms108

First thing. I envy you. I had my cousin in korea send me a mercury from there and still same issue with the gap. Second, have you seen these screen protectors in china? I've asked my cousin about them but she hasnt seen them in stores.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280934039929&var=580120833302

I would love to get these if you've seen them with full coverage.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I've also seen the mercury in china, all short without curved edge, wholesale price at less than USD 4, and no, i haven't seen the bulletproof one's yet, maybe they are just new boys on the street, may be later on.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
ignore this.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hypertek:
rlatjs17 I ordered one of those glasszone protectors, I'll post about it when i get it in my own thread.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] TweetyBear:
those are nice! i just ordered my pb sgs3 and will probably buy one of theses. OP, sorry if i missed it in the FP but which one did you like more? thanks for your review
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
So the real Mercury ones have almost full coverage with curved screen if I have understand it well?:)

I'm looking for one with full coverage because like with the SGP I would have an ugly gap between my bumper and the glass protector then.

Looks promising, but I keep buying screenprotectors these days in the search for a good one:p

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] hin83:
Those Bullkin protectors looks promising. They are not that expensive and the quality looks good.:good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] VikingoRMCF:
What I'm digging about the Bullkin is that;

1. It's not metallic

2. There is no brand name on it (which for me give it a clean finish)

3. The sensors have their own cut outs

I'll be keeping an eye on ebay, for a black one.

---------- Post added at 04:20 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:15 AM ----------

Kms108, does the Bullkin come in teal?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
You need to read the first post regarding the mercury protectors.

Just went window shopping today, seen many of these mercury one's with curved edges, and not the flat cut back one.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
No, all the colours are shown in the photo, there is also a light blue (more like a dirty light blue), they say new colours will be produced later on, I can check this out in next month visit.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] sstanton86:
Really good review dude!!

I really want one of these badboys! Orange would be amazing.. but I'm too impatient to wait for the 2 week postage!
[Galaxy S III Accessories] VikingoRMCF:
Please keep us posted
[Galaxy S III Accessories] shangrila500:
It looks to me like those "Bulletproof" screen protectors are similar to the ones Spigen makes, I'm not sure if there is one for our phone yet though
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
please keep this related to the thread.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] racinwarrior:
are you interested in buying some and shipping them to the US?

id probably take 4 bulllkin and 2 Mercury curved ones
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Sorry, i have no intention of doing this yet.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hin83:
Where did get those Bullkin in HK?? Sin tat 先達廣場 or Ap liu street 鴨寮街??
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
china
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cashyftw:
Picture with mines, just came in today

Sent from my JellyBean Galaxys3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] racinwarrior:
where did you get it from? is it curved? does it cover the whole screen?
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hin83:
WOW That is so cool!! Looks like a yellow Lamborghini gallardo :good:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
To those who I have selected so far, you will not receive the original packaging as shown in the photo's to reduce my shipping cost.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beaver2233:
+1 - does it fully cover the screen (the 'curved version', it's hard to tell in the pictures) - if so where'd you purchase it from? Cheers.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
I believe he has the curved version. I just compared his pics to my 4 mercury protectors and he seems to have no gap.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] OTAw:
Good review. The non-branded skins are definitely a better look for the s3, IMO. It looks to me like bullkin champions mercury for many different reasons, but from my understanding, finding a legitimate source of bullkins that will properly fit seems to be the issue here?

All these loopholes just to find a good black protector! >:\

Besides the price, anyone know how either of these two hold up against alternatives, like this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1792619

---> Brought to you in part by my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
There is no legitmate source for these protectors, these brands go with time, so far they only have S3 and iphone screen protectors, once these go unpopular, it's on to the next popular phone, and these will be phased out, the shop may only last a few more months before the next brand takes it place.

That is why 80% of these stuff never make it to ebay, but only sold within near by market, and international buyers won't stock them as a constant supply of stock won't be available.

And you can't compare PET with glass, they are in different market.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
yes, that is the curved one with edge to edge coverage.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] OTAw:
Thank you for the detailed clarification.

---> Brought to you in part by my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] papabear:
Pick me pick me!. In all seriousness, these look good. I'd be down for the black on lime. Do not even physically have my phone yet and super stoked.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cashyftw:
yes it does cover the whole screen! Got it from Amazon (: need more pictures, let me know.

dude that was my first though exactly!

Yes it does! Amazon! Probably going to order the red one on Friday, and maybe white

Sent from my JellyBean Galaxys3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beaver2233:
bugger! amazon won't ship it to Australia :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hypertek:
even the other sellers on amazon? on the right side there should be other sellers you can look at
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beaver2233:
there only seems to be the one seller :( guess ill just have to stick with a clear screen protector instead
[Galaxy S III Accessories] racinwarrior:
what seller was it from on amazon? i ordered one from xfish (i think). i hope its the curved version
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
Tell me how yours is from xfish. I ordered 3 from them and they all seem to have a 2mm gap around the edges. Red,blue, and black.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I think all of them from Xfish are flat edged.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
Would you mind telling me the seller? Was it xfish?

cashyftw says he bought it on amazon and it think xfish is the only seller. So i dont really get why he has a curved one and everybody else seems to have gotten flat edged .
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
old batch vs new batch, or may be left over stock, white and black are the most popular so turn over is faster, thats if the new stock are cut short with flat edges
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beisboller:
I must say that I bought 2 screen protectors from amazon and both from Xfish seller. Both were NOT curved as indicated on the package. It didn't covered the whole screen as it supposed to. I even tried ordering one on eBay but of course it was from the same seller. I didn't had any luck and hoping to get a place in which I can order one of these bad boyz.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] adeejay:
Amazon in the title of this Mercury screen protectors says that they fits on Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint versions of S III. This protectors will not fits to international version? I think international version should have the same size.

Where I can buy Bullkin screen protector? I don't like that Mercury write in the screen protector his name.

One more thing. Are these two protectors where is screen totaly transparent? Because I had one screen protector which totaly decrease the quality of the picture.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] cashyftw:
Yep, just checked it was xfish, but that let's me know to not order other colors, I think the yellow one stands out the most anyway.

Sent from my JellyBean Galaxys3
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Frostyeo:
Could you post a link to the seller on Amazon? :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
For those thinking about ordering from xfish on amazon, just an fyi. I'm 7 for 7 with the mercury protectors being flat while the packaging said they were curved. 2x red, 2x white, Blue , Green & Black.

That yellow looks sick, but unfortunately I don't wish to risk the potential of going 8 for 8 through xfish. :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Try out the non branded one's first, if you dont like it, I may start taking orders for the mercury sending from hong kong, I will buy these personally, so I know if they are flat or curved.

The prices wont be cheaper than ebay it's about USD 14.50, that s the price including shipping worldwide.

And no i'm not a supplier, just a end user like you.

The ones sold in china is USD 4, but it's also the cut short version.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] VikingoRMCF:
Do you have a PayPal account? If possible I'd like to purchase a black Bullkin from you.

And a turquoise mint Mercury, of course if possible....
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
If the mercury has no brand name on it, it's not a mercury then.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Yeah, I've high hopes for the bulkin ones. I'm impatiently awaiting the arrival of the package. Thank you again.

I took pics of my white mercury from xfish to post as comparison shots when I receive the bulkins..
[Galaxy S III Accessories] hin83:
Where did you order the Bulkin from??
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
I'm kms108s original test subject... lol

Haven't seen them online anywhere for our phones. Not even from bullkin. Only iPhone ones.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
You was considered as a tester, was going to ask you in the next few day for your acceptance.

Not to sure about the purchase of the mercury as of yet.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] adeejay:
aihwnt this

Yeah guys..where did you buy Bullkin protectors? I saw only one chinese website but I can't read chinese language.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
they are all from china.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
If anyone is interested in Vivienne Westwood stuff, I saw this on someone's phone yesterday on the metro, she gave me the info where to get it, I did find them but the prices is rather expensive in hong kong where I can get 3-4 in china for the same price of that in Hong Kong.

The quality seems OK, similar to the mercury and non-branded one's, and as for the coverage, when comparing it with the mercury curved protector it's a little cut short, but if you compare it with the new version of the flat mercury protector that most people are getting from amazon and ebay, this one has a better edge coverage.

This protector is clear gloss finished, not matt anti glare.

I can actually say this protector looks rather good on a white S3, but with it on a blue S3 you will have to wait, will get a few in next months visit to china.

Updated with my own photo's on top of the curved mercury lime protector.

Actually on my blue S3

The only reason to fault this, is the capacitive buttons don't line up.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Notice:

Those who are receiving the protectors from me, you may get other stuff in the package, some will not get any, extra stuff in the package has been put in randomly.

Please do not post any details regarding the extra's on this forum, and let me know when you receive the package.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] OTAw:
I believe they're getting them from eBay. I think I saw the link(s) some pages back or maybe it was on this related mercury screen protector thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1822228

But if anyone comes across any non-branded black screen protectors, preferably non-matte/anti-glare, please let me know! My white s3 has got jungle fever because she's down with the brown, if ya know what I mean :D

---> Brought to you in part by my T999 / T-Mobile Galaxy SIII :)
[Galaxy S III Accessories] beaver2233:
That's incorrect. Only place to buy them is in China unfortunately :(
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
This is correct, the first post has the link, you need to use a third party company to buy them from china, there is also a link for that.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] st.sniper:
Here's a response from a Korean reseller of mercury protectors:

Dear customer,

The mercury screen protectors are curved but they do not cover the while phone.

This is because the screen protector needs some space so it will not lift by the cases that cover the edges.

There are only 1 kind of screen protectors with Mercury.

The initial product did cover the whole phone but due to several complaints of customers that the screen covering the whole phone is damaging their screen protector.

Thus mercury revised their screen protector slightly smaller to resolve this issue.

Please let us know if you have any other questions.

So the protector apparently is still curved but a bit shorter, I guess I'll order it tonight and see what I'll get.

Regards, Jessica Customer Service.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
The new redesign is not curved at all but the package says that they are. I know, I had 7 of the stupid things. The old ones are the curved ones. Wish I knew which jerks complained and caused them to redesign them cause now thy kind of suck.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Most of the shops in hong kong all have the flat one's now, these curved one's are becoming limited, like 1 in a 1000, totally limited edition.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
Sadly yeah. Once they're gone, they're gone for good.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
maybe I should just pick some more up of the red, lime, yellow and turq. for backup.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
I know I probably would had I had the opportunity to put my eyes and hands on them in person. :P

edit: sorry for the quick hijack kms

incase it was overlooked in the mercury thread, Jenny from XFish has asked that those who bought the mercurys expecting the curved ones while getting the flat to contact them.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
I recieved it today:D

First impression was very good, product looked nice and installed it directly.

I have applied many screenprotectors from SGP like nano, curved screen but removed them directly because they were bubbling around the edges and were just not perfect.

This one doesn't bubble and is curved at the edges! In just seconds it was on the screen, and yes it has full coverage:)

Sensitivity hasn't changed and the buttons also work good.

Downside is that light from the buttons is not visible anymore...

I only dislike the cutout for the led, but that is neccesary for this one otherwise the led is not visible.

Unfortunately you can't just lift the protector up after it has settled. The white part has a second layer, wich is the blank part from the protector.

I wanted to remove a little dust particle but when I wanted to lift the protector the clear part came up, and the white stayed on the screen:mad:

So I ruined the protector with this action, keep that in mind!

My conclusion is that for low price you get a very good product. It's up to you to decide if the light from the buttons is neccesary for you, and just install the protector without dust under it:p

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
i'm glade you sort of like it, you can use cellotape to lift the screen protector up, I didn't have your problem, mine came up in one piece.

(stick a piece of tape at the edge and lift up, this is the same with most protector)

mine is in the bin now:victory:, I was also testing it. now i have the vivienne westwood one, later on i will have a glass protector.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Well I use normally my nail to raise it up, but with this one that was not so good idea haha:p

But it is a great cheap protector, better then the more expensive ones from SGP and,Zagg with full coverage/curved a

screen.

This one has full coverage, and without bubbling at the curved edges..

I like that:)

Here some pictures, unfortunately already with the damage:p

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] rlatjs17:
I'm a bit confused. Is this the mercury? If not where did you buy it because I would love to get this since the other colored screen protector i ordered was $30.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
It's bullkin, not mercury.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Xcor3:
I need one of those bullkins:0 please if you get an info where to get them online keep us posted

Sent from my SGH-T999
[Galaxy S III Accessories] ElixR:
Just received mine from eBay, also the version that is cut short. However I am still neutral on whether I like this fact. Of course it doesn't look as nice, BUT... I'm waiting on a hard case and maybe it's going to work out better after all once I put the case on, because the edges probably would end up with tiny dents from the hard material if they covered all the way to the edges. Or even get lifted.

Anyway, I really like how the protector changes the feel of the screen. It's anti-oil/anti-fingerprint while still being clear and letting the finger run like on oil. Not as crystal clear as the naked screen itself, but clear enough.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
I picked up 2 this other day, both still have the curved edges, more and more places are getting the cut short version now.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] kms108:
Just for you, I've opened another one, brand new to test it out, no colour peeling off, may be you have magic fingers:fingers-crossed:

here are some photo's.
[Galaxy S III Accessories] msgnyc:
the tape trick was a godsend when I first learned about it so long ago. don't want to think about how many protectors I've ruined trying tk lift the corner with my finger nail. lol

so much easier to get every misc spec that finds its way under there out now tho. 1 piece tape to lift and another to blot the screen or protector. perfect installs everytime now. lol
[Galaxy S III Accessories] Jeurum_92:
Bad luck I guess, a shame but every screenprotector I have used had production errors:mad:

First the sgp nano moved on the acreen, the sgp curved had the peel off stickers both on the protective side...:rolleyes:

Bad Luck Bryan I think lol.

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[Galaxy S III Accessories] dmnrmr:
So where can I actually buy one of the protectors shown above (mercury or bullkin), that are curved?