yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Oh, absolutely agree. Expectation is everything. Smooth to a touch, tough enough to prevent scratches. holding on to a glass around edges without peeling off, being clear without any distortion, and having no rainbow effect under specific lights. There is also a psychological factor of including an extra protector or giving you lifetime warranty. Furthermore, dirt cheap price guaranteeing replacement anytime you have a problem - plays a huge factor for someone on a budget. Or perhaps a fact that a lot of people change their phones every 6 months, buying it at full price, than selling it "unlocked" to recover some cost of the replacement (why wouldn't they have "leasing" of the phones?!? lol!!!) - as a result of that they don't need a protection to last them 3-4 year lifetime of the phone. But anyway, it's all expectations and personal preference.

Regarding customer support, I have to give Scott a credit. With my experience of other forums, some of which I'm moderating myself, it also a big prop to XDA community since in a lot of the other forums they don't even allow for a seller to mention their product unless they are a paid sponsor. I actually did learn a lot from his posts about the whole business itself (and some details like you can't send water in the spray bottle with a screen protector package, etc.).
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
I've been looking hard - if it's good let me know where I can get a sample and I'll carry it.

Scott

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Thanks,

It's far easier to sell cases.

With screen protectors it's an amazing amount of customer support and constant work.

I am hiring help so I can focus more on product improvement.

Scott
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] friend'scatdied:
The replacement iSmooth is a bit.. different. Edge adhesion is definitely corrected. Material seems to be the same but the top protective film no longer has the nice green tint and iSmooth tattoos across it. The cut is somewhat different, perhaps a smidge narrower overall and a bit aggressive against the front camera lens (almost infringes into it). You can tell this one was designed to adhere in the problematic bottom edges because it converges inward a bit around the home key. Strangely, the 1-2 peel stickers are on the top of the protector now and not the bottom -- maybe that had something to do with the poor adhesion of the bottom areas.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] McLaren__F1:
Here's the link

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...n7100-NO-RETAIL-PACKAGE/601082_709860047.html
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] yankees45us:
I can say that the oleophobic protector is the best for the stylus. Due to its hard feel and oil protection the stylus and finger slide on it like it didn't have a screen protector plus it's easier to clean without worrying about scratching your phone.

Sent from my Amazing Galaxy Note 2!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheNeck:
thanks for the link, im so tempted to order one and try it out, this will be my 1st tempered glass screen protector that i will have tried on any of my smartphones if i do end up ordering one.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
SGP can't even make a Tempered for the Note II yet. The sides lose so much sensitivity.

It's not bulletproof obviously.

There is nothing that exists that's shatter proof - it's shatter resistant. At any particular angle the glass will break - even with tempered glass on.

If you drop the phone on the wrong angle the glass will shatter no matter what you have on it. I've emailed my people in China to see about the one posted above since I'm looking to carry one also. However one of the drawbacks in addition to sensitivity was heat buildup.

JLG is shatter resistant and thin - however as I said above in order for it to be effective when you drop it, it has to hit the protector and not any other part of the phone.

I've dropped it personally and it's saved the phone. But if it hit a corner then it's all over (unless you have a good case).

As far as the Tempered Glass the major issue is that if you leave it on for a few weeks - you won't get it off - I just got a response from China on the one above and they said there are adhesion problems with all of them and they've stopped looking for their customers.

My opinion and remember I'm biased - is the with a good case and JLG you have great protection.

Scott

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I have them sending me replacements to test also.

If they changed the sticker position then it's likely they changed the entire product.

I'll test it and let you know when I get my replacements.

Scott

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I had an extremely high quality tempered protector that I tested on the Note II - took off because of sensitivity and heat - and also tested on an iPhone 5.

The iPhone 5 version worked great - no sensitivity loss. Looked great.

This is what it ended up doing to the phone when he tried to take it off... At the top thats the actual iPhone glass coming off..

So just be very careful - I paid $20 per tempered protector to sample them. They sell for $40 online.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheNeck:
JLG, small micro scratches

thanks Scott for that information about using tempered glass, i think i will stay away from tempered glass for the moment.

also Scott, ive been using JLG for about 3 weeks now and love it so far, but ive noticed very small micro scratches on the JLG. Is this normal? Thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] noobhero:
took the plunge and ordered with international shipping ouch.

couldn't stand the feel of generic ones already.. hope it'll feel as good as the reviews here, then i can safely replace all my devices guards lol!!

PS: Scott, there's some error on the following page on your site
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
Thanks,

Looks like the Google Conversion code is missing something - it's happened a few times - should be fixed my morning.

I appreciate the heads up.

We may change platforms again so this kind of stuff doesn't happen.

Scott

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Depends on how you use it. I don't get them much because I keep the phone in a pocket with nothing else. I've tried to scratch it with the Note II stylus and could not.

But micro-scratches are normal. You shouldn't feel them or see them with the screen on. And with use they will go away.

One of the reasons our protector feels like glass is it doesn't have three extra layers of self healing film. Since the protector is so hard you can't do much more than a micro scratch.

If you end up with a real scratch it saved your glass.

Scott
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dougm1970:
thank you

i have two questions though -

1. how is the sensitivity with this protector?.....i tried a cheap one before, but it only had adhesive on the edges holding it, and it was terrible...had to tap everything really hard.

2. how does this attach to the screen....is there an all over adhesive on it ??.....and will it be easy to remove if need to be removed ??

thank you.

edit : reading back i think you have answered the second question....thanks.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kms108:
I have no proxi problem and no sensitivity problem, and the s pen works fine, this is glass so it does feel like glass.

Most glass screen protector that has sensitivity problem has adhesive located around the edge and under the colour part of the boarder, whiles the center part has sealed air, this one I have purchased has full adhesive through out the glass, just like those on the iphone, and the whole protector is transparent.

The adhesive on this protector is similar to those on PET protector, and are not like double sided cellotape found on colour boardered glass screen protector.

The screen protector is easily removed with a small plastic card supplied, and dust can easily be removed with cellotape if any is found on the underside of the screen.

The quality cannot compare with those made in japan or korea, as it is made in china, and the glass does have minor blemish 1-2 small dust partical in the glass or between the glass and adhesive, it could be just my sample, but it can only be seen if looked very closely with the screen turned off.

I have put the protector on and off many times without any problems, and if you decide not to use it, you can cover the adhesive side with cellotape, and the cellotape can be removed very easily without force.

The adhesive does not stay on the screen if the screen protector is removed.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] friend'scatdied:
http://www.protectionfilms24.com/ar...n-protector-samsung-galaxy-note-2-123330.html

Apparently the manufacturer's completely replaced the DQC160 with the ADQC27 (there's no DQC160 for the Note 2). The ADQC27 is anti-reflective with almost otherworldly clarity for being so. The only difference between the DQC160 and the ADQC27 is the anti-reflective layer which is only present in the latter. This is probably a valid competitor to JLG based on my experience with the OG Note version -- if it meets your mark it would make a nice anti-reflective offering.

I've dealt with protectionfilms24 twice before and at least on the consumer side they've sent me free replacements if the edges didn't adhere or the protector was bent. They take about 5 business days to get to the east coast from Germany.

Left-to-right: new protector installed, new protector by itself, old protector by itself.

I had to toss the first new one due to user error (messed up the protector trying to get dust out) but the 2nd one went on without a hitch. The new one feels like the same Japanese PET to me, just with this different cut.

Three pieces were mailed to me in between two pieces of firm construction paper; no retail package.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Amande:
Using a Brando Ultraclear which is excellent so far: good use with the SPen as well as fingers.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dougm1970:
sold.

thank you.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ctruong17:
Glasszone Tempered Glass Screen Protector

I recently bought the Glasszone tempered glass screen protector off eBay

Link: http://www.ebay.ca/itm/110979753922...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_2939wt_906

I'm really loving it, I don't have sensitivity issues with either the s-pen or just regular finger touch. Of all the screen protector's I've used it most resembles the original screen on the Note 2 and covers the entire surface. There's no distortion of the display/loss of screen quality. No issues whatsoever with putting on my Incipio Dual Pro Shine Case (which is a insanely tight fit on its on) and my Seido Active case. Cutouts for camera, LED, sensors, front speaker and buttons are well done. I'm really loving it as it gives my screen a really clean look.

My only concern is what Scott commented for tempered glass adhesive. Is it really true that if I leave on a couple of weeks I"ll never be able to take it off? If so I don't want to risk having this glued onto my screen and will take it off ASAP. It's the best SP I've used so far, what do you guys think?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] TheNeck:
Thanks for the reply, wasn't sure about micro scratches, glad this is normal. ;)

I'm wondering the same thing.

Also i wonder if you heated the tempered glass with a hair dryer, if it would loosen the adhesive enough to not cause a problem when trying to remove it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] craiigman:
SGP Oleophobic is horrible :/ Not only is the Note 2 super hard to put a screen protector on perfectly, well I used both of them and I'm still going mad about how I messed it up!

But the Oleophobic texture is horrible, S-Pen stutters, not fluid at all. Going to get the Crystal Clear one now and hope it is better, will just have to put up with the finger prints.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
Sounds like you may have gotten the anti-glare instead of the oleophobic. Maybe it was packaged wrong? S-pen works great with the oleophobic and ultra crystal

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] craiigman:
Surely that cannot have happened, plus it cannot be anti-glare the light from my light bulb is easily visible and hurts when you look at it lol (I wouldn't know how to test anti-glare).

But no the pen feels horrible on it, have you tried the oleophobic?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
I have it on my nexus S and ran the pen across it with no problems and I've read plenty here with no problems. I'm using the ultra crystal

Maybe you just got a defective one? Just email then. I've never had an issue with customer service

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] cdnmaplechick:
Pretty happy with the SGP Ultra Crystal that I just got today in the mail. Easy to apply (didn't need a steamy bathroom) and works well with the S-pen. I'm pleasantly surprised at how nice it actually is... very similar surface to the actual glass screen.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
Been using them since my EVO 4G. Love them. Best on the market

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] craiigman:
Well it's getting better that's for sure, but it's still a little sticky in certain parts.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] yankees45us:
At first it will feel sticky. I recommend you clean it with a glass cleaning cloth and get the coating off that got on it from the packaging. I have the oleophobic and I know what you mean. After it wears off it will feel like glass. My stylus glides over it just like if it didn't have one on

Sent from my Amazing Galaxy Note 2!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] predation:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2102957

Realook 3d curve . :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Wait, so the one with green tint is the original one they sell on Amazon? I think it was you who mentioned they originally had an issue around bottom edge adhesion, and follow up batch replaced it. So, the replacement was another one with green tint protective film or the replacement with a new clear protective film?

Btw, any issues with s-pen? How about under fluorescent lights, any rainbow effect? Sorry, that rainbow usually drives me more crazy than anything else. I had a cheapo 3-pack from ebay ($1.50) that was relatively thick but had some oily splatter type of effect underneath of fluorescent lights. Than, got another cheapo 6-pack from ebay ($1.99) that was very thin and rainbow effect was milder, but still not pleasant. I went to Verizon store where they sell 3-pack for $10, and they had no idea if it has or not the rainbow effect, but warned me if I install one and don't like it - no return policy. I only know Spigen/MobC don't have that effect because of special UV protection (?), and hoping iSmooth is OK with that as well since I'm looking at it as my next sp to try it out.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] crzycrkr:
True. I forgot about that. They do seem a little tacky initially. They get much better to the point the feel like glass

Sent from my SGNII
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Greatbape:
On my third 3rd screen protector right now. Started with jlg. Very solid, and was easy enough to get on without any lint or bubbles. The best wet install I've ever had on a phone. Took it off due my xgear tempered glass arriving. Glass vs film is like blue ray vs normal DVD. Cant beat the feel of glass. I had the glas.t on my note 1 and it was perfect. Guy I sold it to didn't even know it was on there until he dropped the phone and cracked it a little. Sadly the xgear protector wouldn't stick on the left corner, and it developed that grease bubble effect right in the middle of the screen. Currently I have a cheap protector on.

I have 2 other tempered glass protectors on the way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281030263395

And

http://www.itskins.com/product/temp...empered-glass-protector_190_en.html?pb=71&pc=

Really looking forward to both of these as they have adhesive over the entire protector and not just the sides.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] shinew:
Please post feedback when you've tried the glass screen protector. I'm interested in the result.

Just received the MobC screen protector, easy to apply and bubble free, seems to be high quality but time will tell. I assume a well made glass SP will be much superior though.

I thought a glass protector wouldn't work on the note 2 because its screen is slightly curved??
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
I'm interested also - if you can find something that doesn't lose sensitivity, heat up the phone or stick forever I can look into carrying it.

My biggest concern is sticking - I think a two week test to see if it comes off needs to be done.

Scott
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 83tonio:
Does anyone use a privacy protector? I bought one but scared to put it on. Its a glue free electra-sat
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mingkee:
I wish I should have read this thread before buying REALOOK oleophobic screen protector (not 3d model).

It took me a lot of effort to perfectly install (remove dust, bubble off, and exact aligning), but after the installation, it looks OK so far except there is 1mm left around all edges.

Clear like nothing (no rainbow).

Smooth like nothing.

No problem with pen.

I think I should have got tempered glass protector (but I hate colored frames)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
I don't understand.

You seem to be saying REALOOK is very good so why did you want to read this thread first?

Tempered glass comes in non colored frames but not for curved screens.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mingkee:
I never tried glass screen protector. Even the REALOOK is fine so far, I want to try something better if I have chance.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
You won't find any Note II glass protectors that work well because of the curved glass.

Does the Realook feel like glass? What don't you like about it?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mingkee:
Yes, it does. I feel like I did not install, and S pen works as usual.

The only concern is scratching. The site shows it's 3H.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
The only protectors that won't scratch easily are the thick ones that feel like goo and won't work with the SPEN.

I would not concern yourself with 3H vs 8H.

You have it on now so you'll know how easy it will scratch.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] winlinmac001:
The Capdase Klia Screen Protector is 0.3mm thick (Glass-like) and doesn't scratch at all. Check that out as well if you can.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bond32:
I just put on my second JLG. Install was a complete catastrophe. No matter what I do dust always gets under. Attempting to get it out makes things worse.

Think I'm about to give up completely on screen protectors.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Greatbape:
I have received the flexible screen protector I ordered from ebay. First impressions were very bad. First off removing the plastic from the actual screen protector was near impossible. I had to use a piece of permanent 3m tape to separate it from the protector to apply it to the phone. The protector also arrived with a slight curve in it. After I applied it to the phone it pretty much adhered itself without any bubbling until it reached the edges of the screen. Due to the slight curve there were huge bubbles on both the left and right side of the phone near the center. After letting it sit over night all the bubbles are gone. It's on there pretty perfect. No sensitivity loss with my finger or s-pen. This thing is pretty much perfect.

2 problems I have with this protector is.. 1) I'm not 100% sure it's glass. It feels like glass now that it is on the phone, but in hand it felt like hard plastic.(plastic or glass this thing is definitely in the same league as tempered glass) 2) it's a major dust magnet. Both aren't major problems to me. I give it a 9/10. Might cancel the one from itskins. Very happy with this one
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ViciousMo:
Well, I just ordered a JLG screen protector. Going to see how it stacks up against my current MobC screen protector.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
That looks like the one I tried.

I didn't any any problems applying it. However major loss of sensitivity on the edges and increased heat. This is the same brand that after two weeks would not come off an iPhone 5 without lifting the glass of the iPhone.

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Clearly it's your cat.

Send me your phone and I'll apply it.

Scott

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Can you link me?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Greatbape:
I don't have any issues so far. It's been about 24 hours now. Decided not to cancel the other protector on the way. Looking forward to that one. Either way I'm done buying for this phone. Last thing on my list is an ultra case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] rawdikrik:
havent been on here in awhile, but I just put my review of the iSmooth in the accessory section. Might want to check that out if you are interested in that protector.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] premiatul:
I would like to order this one too. Can you please explain in more detail how you took off the plastic? It will help us doing it more easy.

Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bond32:
If I could I would. My ocd gets me every time. In my attempts to get one tiny piece of lint out I added about 4.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Greatbape:
The tape that was attached to it from my packaging was to weak to separate the film from the protector. The industrial strength tape I used didn't work either. I have no finger nails really so my only option was 3m tape I use for random things around work and home. Im just guessing I got bad tape on mine. It tore completely off. Was very weak. I don't think you will have a problem with it much if it occurs to you. If I were you I'd wait for a review of the itskin tempered glass protector. That one seems to be as close to a spigen glas.tr you can get for the note 2.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
I just want to add that I also had an opportunity to install their new screen protector. WOW!!! Its crystal clear with anti-fingerprint coating. Feels very thick, a typical 3H Japanese film. Went on super easy, all edges intact, no rainbow effects, and no s-pen marks. Definitely a keeper for me!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gasolin:
Only gotten to page 8 of like 95 so i havn't read alle the comments. I have the copter screen protection for my note 2 and it has some very tiny red dots that i can se (it's not the pixels) tried to clean it they way copter say it could be done, now it looks like c.. how is Just Like Glass Screen Protectors to look at when you put it on? Is there anything like the tiny red dots i have with my copter screen protection? (looks like some kind of very thin layer of oil)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ElAguila:
I was wondering what is the best to clean protectors like the JLG. Is it safe to use glasses cleaner or alcohol? Sometimes I have spots in mine that just won't wipe off with a cleaning cloth and definitely don't want to damage the protector
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] powerwagon:
Usually spots that won't come off with a dry wipe will come off if you just put a small amount of water on the screen...that would be my first choice. If not water, then an alcohol swab would be fine as well.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] awrnsmn:
The problem with alcohol is it can strip coatings that are on the screen protectors. I learned that the hard way. Like you said, usually just plain water will do it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gasolin:
They are saying: They repel oils, ink, makeup, grime, and strong chemicals. so just put some water or window cleaner on a cloth ad clean your screen or mabye buy something that is made to clean screen like computers,tv,flatscreens phone......
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] fade2black101:
So I take it these are better that the Spigen matte screen protectors?