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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] redmountainpride:
Bodyguardz Pure for S4 Active

I am a new owner of the S4 Active, and decided to try a glass screen protector, specifically the Bodyguardz Pure after seeing the video as part of my Google Search. I was able to locate a discount coupon for 20% off, site navigation was quick and easy, and the product arrived in 3 days via USPS through UPS services.

I was impressed with the care with which the item was packed, boxed and then the actual item was bubble-wrapped in it's original packaging. All items needed for installation were included, and very easy to access. Installation itself took less than 5 minutes, and even after one failed attempt after not taking the suction cup off fast enough, and having to reposition, the glass went on smoothly with the adhesive already affixed to the backside of the glass.

Ah, the suction cup. Remember, this is a piece of glass, not a piece of film material, so is solid, and therefore the suction cup is almost essential to getting the protector on just right. Once placed and centered, the adhesive spread out over the screen, and there seemed to be an almost immediate bond.

It has been a week, and the protector remains intact, free of any defects and lifting along any edge.

The Bodyguardz people also seem to have done their homework, as the physical keys on the S4 would have been flush with the glass after installation, so they came up with a solution. In the kit there were two sets of raised stickers, one set in black, and one set in white, which, when applied, allowed these physical keys to now sit above the glass protector and allowed much more usability than without the stickers.

I highly recommend this product thus far, and will certainly come back with any updates.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vzw_note2:
Which brands of screen protectors out there are the ones that

Protect the screen with no glare

Does not even look like it's there

And also protects I the battery cover? :confused:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] apallohadas:
None. Absolutely none.

No screen protector wraps around to the back of the phone. That'd be a case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vzw_note2:
I know the zagg shield in this picture protects the back. Is there other brands out there that offer the same protection
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] apallohadas:
That's a skin. If you want a skin there are several different ones.

Just to be clear, skins only protect the case from scratches.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Batteriah:
Or maybe a condom. just sayin' .:p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] marvelspires:
actually, I'll increase the crowd of Xgear voyager 2. her is incredible. It seems that she does not touches the screen, no need to be removing air bubbles. The touch was much better than the other Chinese glass film I had and surely must be better than vitreous or XT. Very good even recommend it to everyone, with the knob of aluminum SGP was even more perfect, post some pictures later.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] premiatul:
"SHE"???....lol

Did you propose to "her" yet?

Sorry, I couldn't help myself. ..
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] padlock:
I just wanted to leave my experience with MIME screen protectors. I ordered the MIME about a week or two after I got my Note II, install had a few bubbles (because I'm an idiot), but looked and worked great, additionally the packaging was outstanding. After about 2 months I noticed the upper left corner of the screen was starting to "lift." I sent an email to MIME with a picture of the protector and they shipped me out a new one (new design) the very next day. I can't say enough good things about MIME, customer service like that is amazing. No questions, no wasted time, just taking care of their customer the right way. New protector installed with zero bubbles the first time and looks great. I will order MIME screens for all my future phones. :good:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] romdroid.:
I ordered the iSmooth screen protector from amazon 10£ shipped to Sweden..lets see if its as good as everyone is saying.

How does the s-pen work with iSmooth?

Also does anyone have any tips on how to apply a screen protector after using the phone for a while (there are fingerprints and dust)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MysteryE:
in my case, xtremeguard make the S-pen experience worse.

After 2 weeks of using it, I immediately replace the screenguard.

I still use it for the back door / battery door though.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SenK9:
Using the Spigen screen protector for the last 6 months. Very strong, even against keys and objects. Tactile feel is as good as the original screen with excellent light transmission. Highly recommend it, especially over no name protectors.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] :
Sorry for the late reply, I got it from a locale store in Ottawa, Canada, but if you search on Ebay you will find them.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Mikroft:
I have slight lifting on the top right and left corners of my MIME. It happened pretty much right away when I installed the protector. Maybe I should email for a replacement.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jitin02:
Has anyone tried Amzer Shatterproof screen protector :D

any reviews ??
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] padlock:
I certainly would, they took care of me without hesitation.:good:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] romdroid.:
Wow guys I can really recommend iSmooths screen protectors! I received them last night and I applied them today. So easy and smooth application without water and any hassle, no bubbles and the screen still look gorgeous. The only negative is that the screen protector is dust-magnet (but I think all of them are, especially invisible shield)

Anyway I can really recommend them. 10£ from amazon shipped. You get 3 screen protectors and lifetime warranty
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MysteryE:
I wish I could get them shipped to Indonesia.

Can't find it anywhere on ebay.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sshafranko:
So when your keyboard is up the right corner letters such as LOPM work as originaly with no protector? Cause i used icasegear ismooth and now using xgear and all have had keyboard sensitivity issues on my phone. You do not have to push hafder on the keys to activate?

Let me know because i may get yours if thats the case. Thanks.

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Never mind. Sorry i just looked at it and it doesnt cover the entire screen. Sorry i just dont like those as much. Thats why i got rid of the icasegear one i had. Thanks

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Optimistic Pessimist:
You do realise that most of the reputable brands of tempered glass protectors have designed them to specifically not cover the entire screen, as a result of the Note 2 having a curved edge display. Meaning it would be very difficult for them to design, tool, and manufacture a tempered glass protector that adopts the same curve that the Note 2 has (also the variance in which the display curves can vary slightly between devices, meaning that the likelihood of a tempered glass protector fitting exactly for that particular device would not be great).

You could opt for those tempered glass protectors that have colored edging and would technically 'cover' the entire screen, something similar to this http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ZNITRO-G...l_Phone_Screen_Protectors&hash=item27d376d1be

where the coloured border would 'hide' the perception of lifting/not sticking edges (where the display curves) and the accumulated dust under there.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SenK9:
I didn't even realise there was a curve on the edge of the N2. On that note, I wouldn't want the protector to reach the edge anyway. Most people use cases, including clip on or wrap around ones, sometimes they are very snug fits. I've had protectors which were too close to the edge lift from cases before.

In addition, the probability of that tiny sliver of exposed screen being damaged is next to zero.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Burginthorn:
^^this
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sshafranko:
I will post a picture of my phone tomorrow after I dropped it two days ago and show you where my glass protector broke and then you come to your own conclusion whether my screen would have broken or not and if that little bit of extra protection around the edges helped me.

On another note I have had my xgear voyager protector on now for about 2 to 3 months and my edges are perfect and not even one dust speckle anywhere near the edge of the protector and screen. Maybe my wife and I are anomolies and the only ones with no issues from the screen being curved and having a full screen protector or maybe this brand is made to fit that good?

I dont know...but I do know that installlation practices have a lot to do with the outcome in the short and long run and performance of the protector.

Im not an expert on protectors by any means but am speaking from my own experience and the fact that I have tryed both full screen and not versions and I do not like the way it looks if not full screen.

The only issue I have is with keyboard sensitivity on certain keys and its starting to bother me more and more. My wife has the icasegear on her s3 and does not have any issues with her board at all, but I cannot find it in stock for the note 2 anywhere in black or clear...only colors.

That being said I will stay with the glass and full screen version forever do to my experience and especially if I can find the icasegear version for my phone.

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SenK9:
How about no? What an completely unscientific and vague conclusion to draw, from a sample size of one and an unrepeatable experiment.

You DROPPED your phone. Just think about that for a second, then remember back to high school physics.

Screen protector or not, the stored kinetic energy from your phone falling has to dissipate somewhere. It reverberates through the entirety of the structure of your phone. A flimsy screen protector that's not part of the phone's skeleton isn't going to do squat. Go to iFixit and look at the teardowns and see how tightly glued and screwed together modern electronics are. They're not loose and rolling around, they're built down to the micrometer.

The only thing that's going to stop your phone smashing when you drop it, is the same thing that stops people from dying in cars, spreading that rapid deceleration out over a larger period of time (there's plenty of Youtube videos on this). In cars it's airbags and seatbelts. On phones, this means a crumple zone (like a foam surrounding that will deform and absorb energy). It's a miracle that phones don't crack more often, put this down to the rigidity of Gorilla Glass.

Screen protectors are there to protect the screen from scratches, not to absorb force and vibration when phones are dropped. Maybe some people infer that the wrong way. Sticking a thin piece of clear plastic/glass in the center of your screen isn't going to magically make it smash proof, just like window tint doesn't stop your windows getting smashed, it just holds it in after.

I have nothing more to say, if you still want to draw your own idiotic conclusions after that, then you might as well blame the lunar cycle for your phone cracking.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sshafranko:
My phone didnt crack my glass protector did and the phone didnt fall on a flat surface it hit tje corner of a desk. I wont stoop down to your level and resort to name calling and bashing because you obvioisly drew your conclusion from speculation and I dont need to prive anything to you ever. I will still always have a glass protector on my phone whether you approve or not. Over and out tough guy.

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] SenK9:
Way to miss the point ONCE again. You not only failed to comprehend my simple initial post (which stated the ineffectiveness of the edge area, not the entire screen protector), but then followed it with a straw man argument. I never singled you out, but you did to me, so YOU brought it on yourself.

Nobody doubted (or really cares) what you smashed, the main topic is about screen protectors.

Now, when faced with logic and basic physics that a child could understand, you respond with a flurry of typos and gibberish. Don't worry about a constructive discussion. *eye roll*

The marketers must love you.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Burginthorn:
Forget world peace, climate change and cold fusion, we need self healing glass for our mobile phones!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] obutto:
Lol you sound like a high school kid who just learned about this stuff in physics class. What you are saying is correct, but there are far more variables involved in the "dropping of a phone" and the amount of protection a GLASS screen protector can give. You are forgetting a lot of things. Yes, it is true that kinetic energy will be dissipated throughout the mobile device, but the areas in which the initial contact is made will absorb most of the impact. When you drop a phone, you don't drop it on completely flat surfaces with no protrusions and at the "perfect" angle. When a rock hits a screen with a glass screen protector on, it must initially come at a decent angle with enough force to crack the glass protector first (this will absorb most of the kinetic energy as it is a separate entity from the screen) and energy is still left, then it will continue downwards towards the screen. Whether or not it will crack the screen as well depends on the amount of energy. It's getting late but I hope I described it in a manner which you will understand. When you smash gorilla glass at a certain point, the point will obviously take the most damage but the energy scatters throughout the glass and then if strong enough will scatter afterwards and disperse the energy to the next thing in line.

Stop the name calling. Stop the arrogance. You do not know what you are talking about.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] destrokk:
SGP Ultra Oleophobic

I ordered the ultra oleophobic screen protectors from spigen sgp and i thought i'd share my experience with them in case there is someone else considering it. It's an oil resistant coating hard surface screen protector.

Here's my experience:

Very clear, basically the same as looking at the bare glass

So smooth..again, feels as smooth as the glass

Super easy installation even for a rookie like me, no bubbles

Marks and fingerprints wipe away easily

S-pen works nicely with it because of the smooth surface

The bad:

I've had it on for about 5 months and it's starting to get a few very small scratches but not noticeable

It can't go right to the edge of the screen due to the rounded glass on the phone

S-pen leaves marks on the screen that have to be wiped away

They are a little pricey but it comes with 2 and they are good quality
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] iluciferi:
I bought the phone used and it had two tiny scratches in the screen didnt notice when I got it because of the screen protector. Ordered ghost glass, very nice and smooth but it basically magnified the scratches. Bothered me so bad I took it off the next day. Now I live and die by puregear roll on screen protectors, I work at a premium retailer for verizon so I sell a ton of them. My favorite feature is the self healing and thar I can clean it with anything. I wiped it down with a baby wipe and it didnt streak. And absolutely no bubbles.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] dfelre2:
Thanks you very much news, I think Samsung mobile phone accessories, screen protector is very good, very clear, and does not give Lewis a bad cell phone traces remain under the protection membrane cleaning can still continue to use the , is a very good accessories
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] artur.r.f:
thanks for this review !
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] MysteryE:
I am still not sure what to pick: sgp oleophobic or sgp ultra optics?

ultra optics is clearer than oleophobic, right?

i just hate smudges, but doesn't want to lose the crisp display.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] destrokk:
I am using the sgp oleophobic protector and maybe i'm just not picky but I really didn't notice a loss of clarity with that protector on. Actually i was an idiot and when i peeled off the top layer i thought i took the whole screen protector off at first but then realized it was on.:silly:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] makmert:
http://l1306.hizliresim.com/1b/u/plqhc.jpg

http://l1306.hizliresim.com/1b/u/plqkf.jpg

where can I find this item?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sshafranko:
Id like to know as well. Looking for a protector that covers the entire screen like that and being from samsung is a huge + for me. Gonna try searching now...will report back if i find it

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Found it and teyed ordering but it looks like it only ships to new zealand. If you have luck let me know. Gonna look around some more.

http://www.digitalmobile.co.nz/samsung-genuine-note-2-screen-protector-black-bezel.html

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Damit....looks like you can only get it in new zealand for now...and thats the only site i found that has it.

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Optimistic Pessimist:
Found this on ebay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Samsung-...=UK_iPad_Tablets_eReaders&hash=item1c348ae07b

and this on handtec http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-2-official-screen-protector-etc-g1j9beg.html

and this on Amazon UK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Etc-g1j9b-ETC-G1J9BEG/dp/B00E7WA4SK

Here's the white/clear version (atleast i think it is)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-Etc-g1j9w-ETC-G1J9WEG/dp/B00E7W9FP8

http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-2-official-screen-protector-etc-g1j9weg.html

http://www.mytrendyphone.com/shop/samsung-galaxy-note-104166p.html
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] sshafranko:
Thats a good find but i cant order from any of those links. They wont ship to us!!!!

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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] le_lutin:
Go here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B00AGABISW/ref=dp_olp_new_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=new

And click on the second merchant (the one that costs $10.97)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] layziebone:
Has the $10.97 option always been there? I was on that page a few days ago and didn't see that option. Since im located in Australia, it didn't allow to post to Australia with the $9.97 option

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Just ordered the iSmooth. Will take 20 business days to Australia. Cost me AUD $13.92
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] le_lutin:
Was definitely there a few days ago when I ordered.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DaBountyHunter:
Thanks have ordered some iSmooths too. But dang 10-20 days even to the UK is a long long time :(
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] erieboyz:
I've used the ismooth but after going through 6 of them because of the peeling around the home button, I switched to ringbo ultimate clear +. Been very happy with the clarity and ease of install. Highly recommend it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ViciousMo:
I received my second JLG protector thanks to Scott and his customers service. I followed his tutorial to the T, and installation came out perfectly. No bubbles of any sort or lifting on the edges. The clarity is just like stock.

Sensitivity is same as stock, along with the Spen. I was all about dry protectors because I was afraid of killing my phone with water. I just taped off my ports to be on the safe side and I was fine. I highly recommend buyers to watch his video listed on his YouTube page. The first installation was poor due to an error caused by me.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] DaBountyHunter:
Agree tried these wet protectors here:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121006412118?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Wasn't entirely sure about them as it was my first time installing a wet protector but im very happy with the results. It covers both the screen fully (right to the edge of the phone), and also does the same with the back cover. Installation wasn't that bad as I followed the instructions carefully. It's a little plastic to touch but it's still very smooth. The trade off is it doesn't show fingerprints or little to none. It's of good thickness and the s-pen isn't affected at all. In fact it gives a little bit more friction to the s-pen which imo is better.

For £6.99 to cover the front and back and they are reusable (just peel them off with soapy wet hands and wet them and you can reapply without dirt). I think it's a bargain!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
I'm pretty sure they have a newer version that fixes that issue. I know the set that I got is on there like glue
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Souai:
ive had the sgp oleophobic and currently using sgp ultra optics.

personally, i find the clarity of the oleophobic and colour vibrancy to be better than the ultra optics.

the ultra optics seems to lack the clarity of the oleophobic, and its antiglare feature isnt as great as the ultra fine i had on my n7000. however, the ultra optics does have the matte feel without any - and i mean WITHOUT ANY - of the rainbow effect that the ultra fine had on my n7100. so far this is the main reason why i've left it on.

the annoying thing is that the ultra optics is annoying to clean due to the microchannels that it uses to reduce glare. these channels tend to pick up oils, making it harder to clean. i tend to use clear wipes to try to get rid of most of them. if you dont get rid of the oil, the screen protector goes white-ish in sunlight, making it annoying to use.

in future, i may just try a glass screen protector. with all the money ive spent trying different screen protectors and cases, i probably couldve bought 4 glass screen protectors and a few urban armor gear cases.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Breezer23:
I've used EVERY screen protector under the sun - Spigen/SGP, Martin Fields, Power Support USA, Zagg, Ringke, Incipio, Switcheasy, Best Skins Ever, Armor Shield, and a million generics from Amazon. I finally found one that gives me everything! The Oleophobic coating on this dry application protector really seems to work. Better still, it's probably the clearest and most unnoticeable protector I've used other than maybe Martin Fields.

They are Amazon Prime eligible and only $9.99 for 2. Package comes with a micro fiber. Trust me, these things are awesome. I am trying the Ultra Clear ones right now. They are great as well but scratch up easily.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009M7TZYO
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ViciousMo:
Yeah, I've had the MobC. After a month, the edge started peeling up.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] erieboyz:
I did see that. I will try them out again when the ones I'm using wears out.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Were there enough clearance from the edge of sp to your case lip, or was it peeling off by itself? I heard people compare MobC to Spigen a lot, and the last time I tried Spigen - I personally found their cut to be too much off the edges and around Home button. The screen protector being that thick, it was a noticeable feeling when you glide your finger over the edge on to the glass.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eXplosion17:
You dont need a screen protector buy a cover that also covers back and sides and you are good dont waste money with screen protector the screen is less responsive and it keeps catching the dust.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] FormeriPhoney:
Wrong. With a quality screen protector that is completely untrue.

As a matter of fact, with my ismooth I actually feel like the response is better.

An added bonus is almost zero oil and smudges.

I never even once think that I have a protector on my screen.

For the record, I've owned 6 android phones and was vehemently against them until this point