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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] stu5797:
I like phantomskinz for wet screen protectors. I really am enjoying my Tech armor dry install that ships amazon prime. I have never used jlg protector but hope to give it a try in the future
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] nachoandroid85:
Ive loooked all over and best one ive found is otter box but it makes the note 2 that much bigger. They do make some kind of spray protection for smart phones but dnk what its called. Ive got the otter box on mine due to the alarming rate I've seen gs3 note1 and 2 come in with scratch and spider web screens.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] joogle:
Yeah otterbox is not an option for me.

I've never used a dry protector like ismooth before are they very durable i mean like scratch resistant? I've used Zagg and Skinomi on different phones placed multiple scratches but whenever i peeled off the sticker they were was no damage to the glass.

thanks
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
I have had my JLG for almost a month now and besides a couple scratches all was well. Last night something must have hit my sp and it lifted the jlg from the screen in 2 small spots. Very noticeqble and irritating. Went to the mall to look for a replacement. Big mistake. Some stand had garbage Chinese ebay protectors for $22 and Best Buy Mobile offered up a $25 Zagg HD lol. Junk. Looks like I'm going to order something else online. ..

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
Most of the ones I've tested only work on iPhones. One of them worked great on a friends iPhone 5 until he tried to take it off. It was effectively super glued and he ended up pulling up the screen of his iPhone. Needless to say I won't carry that.

However I was told last night that my supplier thinks they have found a tempered glass that works on the curved screens and they are sending me samples.

I will believe it when I test it...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Took off the jlg and put on an extremeguard on I had laying around. Rubbery... this is definitely temporary. Im leaning towards SGP unless someone says ismooth is just as good. I just want a slick protector that is near invisible with no rainbows.

One positive note on the extremeguard is this thing goes edge to edge. Looks great (minus the orange peel) as the sides of my seidio case completely cover the seams of the sp.

So here's my possibles:

1- SGP Ultra

2- iSmooth

3- Realook 3D

4- Vikuiti CV8

Thoughts?

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Mftek1:
I got zagg hd, it works pretty good.

Its not best, but it gets the job done!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kargis:
I got an oleophobic tempered glass protector from Aliexpress:

"Premium Tempered Glass Series screen protector for samsung galaxy Note 2 n7100 NO RETAIL PACKAGE "

from a company called Topter . $17.50 shipped.

It's actually really nice, definitely glass, and doesn't hinder touch or s-pen.

Kargis
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
Screen protectors are a necessary evil. Personally I'd prefer t use my Note II naked screen. Less prints, feels great etc..

But I've dropped my Galaxy Nexus on the glass and done other stupid things and end up happy there is some protection. Samsung is supposed to me coming out with flexible glass sometime this year - from what I've seen it's indestructible - no scratches no breaking. So there may very well be a time when this is ancient history and your kids laugh when they hear stories about screen protectors.

JLG is the best I've personally found. Doesn't mean it's for everyone but it's what I chose to sell. I continue to get protectors to test every week and when I find something better or alternatives you will see them.

In the meantime there are enough orders for protectors to go around - ZAGG ships 50,000 a day. I'm willing to split that up :silly:

I believe by next month there will be a JLG Dry and a JLG Tempered (I hope). So as I said options.

We just had a video shot that should make installation MUCH easier - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-QGBuJV_Go&feature=youtu.be

If anyone has questions they can post them or email me directly if it's about a replacement or other issue.

Scott
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] gasolin:
I have read about 15 pages, and as far as i can tell, jlg is god but a bit expensive, Ismooth is a very god dry screen protection, that is easy to put on at phone, and is something i gonna try if the cheap ones i ordered from DealsExtreme is not good enough and i can get one shipped to denmasrk (not shure if it's possible to buy one in denmark).

Currently using copter (swedish product) that had a rainbow effect that anoyed me after 3-4 weeks and there for i tried to wash it as copter recomends with water and some soap, still had the rainbow effect and some inperfections like fingerprints, emailed copter an got a replecment 1 or 2 days after i got an email back from copter, have no problems with my spen and copter, i think theres some screen proctections out there that is more smooth then the ones copter makes.

The first ones i ever used was on my htc legend and that was zagg's invisible shield, that felt a bit rubbery so after have used it on 3 different phones, i tried copter on my sgs 3 and later on my note 2 N7100
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Onemoa:
The phone really isn't that much bigger then the S3. After using it a few days it just feels normal and is awesome when using the phone due to having a 5.5inch screen that looks amazing.

As for a case I use the Samsung Tech21 3DO cover. It's very low profile but adds as much protection or better then those huge rubber 3 piece covers. I used 3DO cases on my S2 and now am using them on my Note 2. They really are great and very easy to take off / put on. They are hands down the best case/cover you can get for you're Note 2. They also have a perfect fit for those wondering.

Now, screen protectors.. They all diminish the beautiful 1280x720 Super AMOLED RGB MATRIX "Plus" (if you will) screen. If you want to lose the quality and smoothness of you're screen then get a screen cover but I've tried enough to know that they all are a waste.

Get a good case like the Samsung Tech21 3DO case and you will be set as there is enough lip around the bezel so you can lay your phone face down without worry of scratching the screen.

I also wanted to add in I'm not taking about the snap on case from Tech21 I'm talking about the rubber full fit case. They are in high demand right now so they are pretty hard to find. After looking for days I picked mine up at a local T-Mobile store. Anyway good luck finding them. The phone is still pretty new so I'm sure supply will catch up with demand. The snap on case is good as I said but the full cover adds much more protection and feels better in the hand.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] lovekeiiy:
I have my tablet naked, and it still get finger prints like there's no tomorrow. Maybe, slightly slower. It's hard to say since I don't use it as often as my phone. Then again, growing up with a cleanfreak mother, I notice that stuff, so maybe my eye is more attune to seeing "not perfectly clean"

Not that I don't think the flexible will give more durability, I'm not buying that Kool Aid of indestructibly or scratch proof. I just don't see something like keys in the same pants pocket coming out well. The sad part, I could see a drop of the naked phone on concrete still leaving a broken phone. Instead of cracked glass, some other hardware breaking or the phone case splitting.

That said, as technology moves along and new experiment and research and developments with glass or other materials, it's possible we could see nearly scratch proof or indestructible.

And there will always be someone like this....

[YOUTUBE]rofgMueCOqo[/YOUTUBE]

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You actually have a lot options. I went JLG. I have been a Invishield user on my previous phones and other mobile devices. I haven't tried others, so my experience is limited compared to others.

I can say, the JLG does work, and I think it works well. Especially compared to the Zagg, it's like glass (pun intended). If you've installed the Zagg on your previous devices, than installation should be easy. That said, read up on people's complaints on various protects. Not one is the be all for everyone. I will say, the JLG does try it best to give good quality customer support.

The popular ones discussed in this thread are JLG, and Speigen. iSmooth has recently become popular. Another interesting one is 3M product, which from what I've read from those who got one, seems to be par with the more popular ones. Not to bash Zagg, I suspect it to be like the other products they sell. From what I read, some people have reported the Spen leaves marks or has diminished responsiveness; others said they had neither issue.

My recommendation, go with what YOU are comfortable with.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
Those blend video's are insane.

They all blend - but imaging the toxicity when you open one. It has to be insane.

I wonder if they actually sell more of these blenders from doing these video's.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] thefiverivers:
Hey Scott, I actually sent you an email yesterday but no response as of yet. Could you please look into it? Thanks!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] farfromovin:
Decided on ordering a SGP. Hope it sticks at the edges well enough to fend off my seidio active case.

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] bond32:
Just bought an S3 and it had that protector on it. I have to say I was impressed. I bought one and it was the anti glare and I hated it. I was not aware they made a clear one as well.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ViciousMo:
I messed up installing the JLG screen protector and I sen't an e-mail, Scott has awesome customer service and got me sorted out. I'm going to also pick one up for the S3 for the GF.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] stu5797:
I want to try this jlg protector. Where do I buy it
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Nellyinda803:
Amazon or dbacases.com

Sent From My Galaxy Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kalanyon:
QUESTIONS QQ QQ a
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] supermi1:
new tempered glass offering

Bodyguardz is offering a tempered glass protector,

I tried the JLG, it is ok but got black lint from included cloth under my protector, emailed scott on friday have not heard back. Thinking to return it to Amazon and try this on out :)

http://www.bodyguardz.com/pure-for-...en-protectors-covers-shields-skins-films.html

JLG or REAL glass hmmm might be a nice shootout !!!!

Oh and JLG is MUCH MUCH nicer than Ghost Armor crap for the s pen!!! I was also thinking of trying ismooth...

I have used bodyguardz before so I know they are a decent company but do not know how good this protector will be with the note. i would like to think they would do it right and if you purchased from them before you get a discount so the price for me is reduced to $35 from the $45 it costs (not cheap for a screen protector)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
Please email scott@dbacases.com

Most people here don't use anything related to their email or name.

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If you got black lint under it we will replace it - but if you're going to return it anyway for a glass protector I'd like to know before you do that.

I'll be testing some tempered solutions soon so I'll give an honest opinion if I get any that work on the Note II.

Scott
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] supermi1:
Hey Scott,

I figured you would have lots of emails on monday and mine might get lost LOL ... I will think about it might be nice to wait and see how your tempered glass tests go. The tempered glass I linked to would be nice to see a test on ;) unless I decide to try it hehehe.

I will let you know what I will do the protector. My email with pictures is already in your inbox (sent it Friday evening PST)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
If we didn't respond please send it to support@dbacases.com

I've got someone doing my customer service now and she's on top of everything.

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I'm going to have the Tempered Glass I'm told works sometime next week. If it passes then I'll carry it.

Since I've got OCD if I like it then you know it works :p

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If you didn't get a response it's because we're shifting customer service.

Email to allison@dbacases.com or support@dbacases.com
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JohnnyRocks:
I've tried several (including JLG, Ismooth, Ghost Armor) and, the best I've found so far is Ismooth. I also ordered (and already received, but have not yet tested, mostly because my Ismooth doesn't have a single scratch or imperfection and am hesitant to take it off), the Vikuiti (3m product) that is supposed to be great.

Here are my thoughts.

Ghost Armor-I don't use the Spen, but, when I tested it, even after 4 or 5 days (the break in period), it was very rubbery feeling with a ton of drag. Not as smooth as the glass (not even close) and, not crystal clear

JLG-Very Smooth, and, VERY clear. But, there is a huge chance of "installer error" affecting the outcome of the install. Even if you manage to install perfectly, it's going to have some residual moisture for several days. This, of course, is a product of the fact that it's a wet install, but, I've done a ton of wet installs in the past (not just on this phone), and, the JLG takes longer than most to sort out. There is also a VERY pronounced rainbow effect. It's mostly when the screen is off, but, it IS visible (if you look closely and at the right angle), even with the screen on. It also scratches EXTREMELY easily. I can't stress this enough and is the single biggest reason that I would not use this protector. If your goad is to have a crystal clear screen in order to take advantage of the beautiful 720p, 5.5" display for purposes of watching movies, or other hd video, this is a problem (as it was for me). I baby my phone to an extent that very few others do and, this screen protector is EXTREMELY easy to scratch. $14 for 1 screen protector.

Ismooth-By far the winner. As smooth and as clear as the JLG, without any of the "cons." No rainbow effect. No scratching (at least so far). VERY easy install. And, at $10 for 3 protectors, you can't go wrong.

In all honesty, if you have tested BOTH the JLG and the Ismooth, I can't see a single reason for which someone would prefer the JLG, unless I'm missing something. Even if, for argument's sake, you didn't suffer any of the "scratching" issues that I (and several others who have posted reviews on the JLG) have (and, make no mistake, you WILL suffer the scratching issues), there STILL is no real area where the JLG outshines the ISmooth. There just isn't.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
We have a new installation video which should reduce installation error to zero if it's followed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2-QGBuJV_Go

Of course I don't agree with you about scratching and there are hundreds of XDA members who've purchased it and don't have that issue either. That's on top of the thousands of people who purchase it and don't mention scratching. I get emails about bad installations, creases that come in shipping, broken squirt bottles, and maybe 1% are scratches. Everyone knows the rainbow effect and that you don't see it with the screen on. If you have to look at it from an angle to be bothered by it then that's a psychological issue.

I have had people replace their SPEN and the scratching stopped. Some SPEN's may have a rough tip.

You are certainly entitled to your opinion. iSmooth isn't bad - I won't dog them. If you want a cheap protector that's better than ZAGG or Ghost Armor then I would buy it. A wet install hard protector like JLG is far different than a dry protector like iSmooth.

You said you did see one reason? JLG is clearer, feels far more like glass, is impact resistant, is stain resistant (stuff wipes off), and a ton more. If you drop the iSmooth it will do nothing to protect the glass.

Scott
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] friend'scatdied:
Is your iSmooth revision 1 or revision 2?

I am really curious how the Vikuiti would stack up as it was my favorite screen protector for my 3-year-old HD2.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JohnnyRocks:
Scott, with all due respect, you are walking that line again. This is a public forum where people are posting their views. You are overstepping the bounds that are extended to you, as a manufacturer. You are not providing customer service. You are promoting your product, often times at the expense of other products (ISmooth is a good "cheap" protector is a dig, any way you slice it).

You've created some very ill-will already in this and the other thread. Tread lightly, man.

The scratches are there, and, they are not made up. Others have posted pictures proving this. Your continued denials, and cyber-bullying (so to speak) of anyone who does not like your product (or, even someone like me who does, but feels there are better options), is not cool, and, at some point, trust me, you are going to get yourself banned.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
Funny thing,

I just got my mail.

I'll install it after dinner.

I got the iSmooth version one which I liked but it wouldn't stick. It had a very nice smooth feel. They sent me version two which is a much thicker protector that sticks perfectly. It's really not bad - I was testing a similar one last week.

By the way I get all of these protector ideas from this forum. I do appreciate the information. Even though we compete against iSmooth I think they are a great company.

Scott
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JohnnyRocks:
I didn't say I saw a reason. And, no, the JLG is NOT clearer, does NOT feel more like glass, and, the rest is unsubstantiated.

I don't buy that ANY screen protector will protect against impact (your video not withstanding....your video only proves your product is better if you are also testing it with a naked screen, and a competing brand).

And, you are, once again, putting down a competing product, to prop yours up.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
99% of my messages are doing customer support - you want to get me banned? I think many people would take offense to that considering my support for the community.

I am not going to stay quiet if someone posts incorrect information on my products. I hardly attacked anyone - in fact I practically endorsed iSmooth who is a competitor.

You have to remember I may be a manufacturer but I was here first as a MEMBER and I am allowed to give opinions just like you. I've changed cuts for members of the forums and many other things that no other company would do.

So maybe you should back off with the threats.

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You call this quote putting them down?

"I got the iSmooth version one which I liked but it wouldn't stick. It had a very nice smooth feel. They sent me version two which is a much thicker protector that sticks perfectly. It's really not bad - I was testing a similar one last week."

As far as what you buy you are basing is on an opinion with nothing to back it up. I've posted two video's or us using a glass puncher on it and the screen not shattering. One video shows punching JLG against naked glass and one video shows us punching an iPhone 3 - none of them have anything to do with competitors.

I'm certainly not going to test an iSmooth or any other brand on a real phone.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JohnnyRocks:
Then that all but prevents you from making a claim as to the superior impact protection that yours provides, does it not? If you are going to state that one benefit of yours, over a SPECIFIC competitor (on a public forum, no less, where you are NOT allowed to promote your own product), is that it provides impact protection that the competitor does NOT, then you should have some sort of proof. The same type of proof that you are asking me (a customer who has provided a review of your product), to provide.

You can't have it both ways, and, again, you are creating a TON of ill will with your BLATANT promotion of your product in what should ONLY be a customer service capacity for you on this forum.

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Sir, when you state, among other things:

JLG is clearer, feels far more like glass, is impact resistant, is stain resistant (stuff wipes off), and a ton more. If you drop the iSmooth it will do nothing to protect the glass.

You are NOT providing any customer service. You are breaking the very rules that were outlined for you right here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=37263505&postcount=1069

In that post, a moderator indicated that you are ONLY allowed on here to provide customer service, NOT to "plug, sell, promote, link to, or in any way endorse your own product."

Furthermore, how is it that I'm posting "incorrect information about your product"? It's a review. It's an opinion. ISmooth's product is JUST as smooth (if not smoother) than yours, and, JUST as clear (if not clearer) and, is MORE resistant to scracthing. All those are opinions, and, you can't disprove them any more than I can prove them. And, one thing that is quite quantifiable. $1.66 per protector for the Ismooth (if you get the 3 free ones that they provide), $3.33 (even if you don't), versus $14 per protector for the JLG.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SSHGuru:
Alert the moderator then.

None of that was promotion it was all in response to your post about my product.

All of the information I posted is nothing new - anyone who researched or buys the product knows this.

I never said iSmooth was more or less resistant to scratching than JLG.

As far as impact resistance I have 3rd party test results and video's. iSmooth doesn't even make the claim of impact protection.

If you are going to attack my product with incorrect or misleading information I am ALLOWED to respond. It's not promotion. If I was promoting I would be posting my information as a post rather than a response.

Quite honestly I come here to do support for what I consider friends.

Go ahead and run me off.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] JohnnyRocks:
The problem (one of them at least) is that you are likely dissuading potentially negative reviews of your product for fear that you are going to jump on them, as you have jumped on MANY on here.

I no longer see too many people jumping to your defense, and, in fact, quite the opposite. I see alot of people jumping on you for the very reasons that I'm pointing out. You are OVER STEPPING YOUR BOUNDS. You have NO RIGHT to come on here and try to disprove my opinion about your product. Now, if I said it was made in China (which it's not), or otherwise posted something that was factually inaccurate, you would have EVERY right to come on here and correct the person. Not so when dealing with people's opinions, and, you are overstepping.

I have, in fact, already, PM'ed a moderator. I thought, in all honesty, until recently, that your level of customer service was wonderful. While I do believe that you try to take care of customers with problems, I'm no longer all that sympathetic towards you.

Nothing that I posted was incorrect or misleading. An opinion, by it's very definition, can't be correct or incorrect. And, you have absolutely NO right to attempt to refute one. Your rights on these forums begins and ends with customer service, and refuting FACTUALLY incorrect information. When I state that ISmooth is a better product than yours (and, make no mistake, it is), you should NOT be allowed to come on here and refute it.