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[General Accessories] opasha:
:good: Well said! Also, yeah I didn't mean the affording comment in a negative light. many people have nice things and don't show off. I wanted to outline that you don't do your reviews to show off, but rather inform the good and bad of each item you have.
[General Accessories] lehoi79:
Nice review. Any reduction in touch sensitivity?
[General Accessories] Bioslayer:
I've been up in the air with these screen protectors but it looks like a very good alternative to generic plastic ones. It would drive me with the lip but seeing it with a case makes those woes disappear.

I think you've sold me on this product thanks
[General Accessories] vectron:
Feels like original Note 2 glass. No reduction of sensitivity what so ever.
[General Accessories] apallohadas:
Finished the install.

From start to finish, maybe 15-20 minutes. I started off by cleaning the phone thoroughly, wipe, then alcohol, then wipe that down with the provided mini-rag.

Putting the screen on, first thing I did was ...

1) grab my handy-dandy blue painter's tape

2) make a loop (sticky side out)

3) stick that to the outer side of the screen protector with the protective film still on

4) without taking the film off either side, line it up using the blue tape as a handle, did this a few times.

5) peel off side 2 (phone side) and carefully line it up (I did bottom first), place it on the phone.

6) peel off side 1 and firmly push out any bubbles. I only had 2 that came out super easy.

The bubbles aren't really bubbles. As V said, they're the adhesive. I just pressed them out with my thumbs. No waves, ripples, bubbles, nada.

My early impression is that this blows a Zagg film out of the water. I had a Zagg for the first day that I had the phone and ripped it off the same day.

The install was easier than the films because of 'ye olde tape' trick and the rigid nature of the glass.

I paid $45 plus 4 for overnight shipping on Amazon. At 49 bucks it's quite the investment, but in my opinion it's worth it.
[General Accessories] jazzman97:
I got mine installed about two days ago and I really love it. The lip does take some getting use to, but its super smooth and feels great.

Only thing i noticed, it adds weight to the phone, obviously. Just surprised me more than i thought it would
[General Accessories] barflybzzz:
I think you and I are a lot alike in that we like swapping out cases on a regular basis . . . does switching cases frequently have any effect on the Vitreo? With the iSmooth SP, it didn't bother me if the corners got raised or marked by my handling because of the cheap price, but 40 bones is . . .well, 40 bones. I would hate to mess up what seems to be such an awesome protector with all my switching.

For the record, I own about two cheap TPU cases, a Cruzerlite TPU, the Case-mate Tough, a few Duzign Sentinels, an Otterbox Commuter and Boxwave's bamboo case and leather book case. I am also awaiting shipment of my Denfender.
[General Accessories] vectron:
No issues at all! Just think about it, edges of the glass are far away from edges of the phone. So you have plenty of margin.
[General Accessories] apallohadas:
Bingo. I swap cases daily as well.

The protectors that run all the way to the edge of the phone get pushed up easily.
[General Accessories] barflybzzz:
Well, it looks like Daddy has ordered himself a new toy. . . heehee
[General Accessories] Sloopdawgg:
Whats the sensitivity like between the glass and the spen? Is it like you were touching the phone's glass or slicker?
[General Accessories] vectron:
Pure 100% glass.
[General Accessories] wase4711:
first of all, you are a wonderful person to go through all this trouble to make these wonderfully detailed, fantastically illustrated reveiws..don't let any dooshbags/troll comments deter you!

I totally enjoy your reviews and read them all, even if I dont care about the item you are reviewing, because your pictures and comments are completely lifelike!

that being said, a couple of quick questions..

have you dropped that phone yet with that protector on? if so, did it scratch or move on impact?

I have had on my phone, from day 1, the overpriced Moshi SP from ATT, which, is by far, the best non glass protector out there; fantastic clarity, smooth as glass, and anti glare to boot..It was 30 bucks, but, its been on for several months, and I love it.

I'd love to try one of these glass ones, but my main concern is fingerprints/smudges..The moshi shows none of that, and I can go days without wiping it off, and still not see any fingerprints. How is this thing for fingerprints?

finally, any issues with any of your cases pushing on this? I Have almost every case that you have reviewed in the last few months, from the "imposters" to the real things, and, use the UAG pretty much all the time.

Thanks again man, and keep reviewing, 'cause you are doing a wonderful service here :good::good:
[General Accessories] apallohadas:
Just to give you my feedback:

Haven't dropped the phone from higher than a foot or two. Never landed on the face.

Smudges and fingerprints wipe off just like regular glass. I use my phone heavily from work to play.

Lastly, none of my cases push on the protector. The side edges are a sliver larger than the display area and the top and bottom don't extend to the ends of the phone either. I can't imagine most cases touching this protector.
[General Accessories] wase4711:
thanks man, now just time to wait for a frequently recieved seidio 20% coupon!:good:
[General Accessories] gregsarg:
Great review of a great product.

Thank you Vectron for your many hours of work on our behalf.....g
[General Accessories] vectron:
Thank you for these kind words!!! It means a lot to me!!!

Regarding your questions, my replies are in line with apallohadas. At first I had this sense of over-confidence and careless that with UAG and VITREO my phone is invisible, but then I came to my senses!!! I had a few very minor and not high drops but not on top of the glass. What I do appreciate especially with a case like UAG - the lip/bumper which sticks out high enough to cover the thickness of the tempered glass. I go through a lot of cases when I test accessories to see how everything fits (like recently had to try out a few charging cradles with different cases). So you forget and put the phone down on the screen when its naked. With plastic screen protector it adds friction, but with glass one it can slide right across like on ice. I had it slide across granite counter top in the kitchen with a few rough spots and some crumbs. Like nothing happened. Had it in my pocket with keys and loose chain - not even a hairline scratch.

With fingerprint, like it was said, it's just like a glass. I would say that fingerprint on this one don't accumulate as much, but you will see some. What is amazing, with my PET film screen protector I had to use a spray (generic lens spray stuff from rite-aid) to clean it up good. With this one - you just wipe it off with your finger, even if your hands are not clean. Literally I don't need to use any cloth or whatever, just swipe my finger and its clean. Perhaps it's part of their oleophobic coating?

None of the cases can push on this because the size of the glass is right at the edge of visible LCD portion of the screen. So unless you have a case with a bumper lip that comes up all the way to visible part of the display - you are good. The only case I wouldn't recommend with it is Defender (or Denfender in my case lol!!!). I closed the inner plastic shell on it, but then hurried up to take it out. To tight and I'm afraid if specs of dust/sand with get in there it will grind on the edges.

Regarding you switching to this screen protector from something you already have. Do you want my honest opinion? If you already have something you invested good money in and you absolutely love it, just keep it and enjoy it. If you get a scratch or something starts to bother you about it - go for a change. For someone with a cheap film sp that came in a pack with multiple pieces, it's not a big sacrifice. But in your case where you already invested $30 and happy with it - "glass" might not be greener on the other side :D Do you know what I mean?
[General Accessories] barflybzzz:
Hi . . .what exactly must one to to receive a 20% off coupon from Seidio? Thanks in advance!
[General Accessories] wase4711:
not sure; I have bought a few things from them over the years, so maybe thats why I get them occassionally

you could try google and see if you can find some current coupon codes.

Here's a 10% code you can try if you want..

HWKPNS
[General Accessories] vectron:
Anybody with VITREO and Defender case? I might have to put my "real" Defender under the knife to mod for ZeroLemon battery and that means stuffing my N2 with VITREO into Defender inner plastic case. Just wondering if there are any concerns with tempered glass? Biggest problem being that window/frame at the top around speaker/camera/proximity sensor? That piece of plastic in the middle will be pushing right on the edge of the glass, so I'm a bit worried.
[General Accessories] type_2:
Yeah I would like to know this as well! I just ordered my ZeroLemon and wanted to get the VITREO with the defender.
[General Accessories] type_2:
Hey so I'm stupid and goy a piece of dust stuck underneath the adhesive side. It's stuck in their and completely bothering me. Any way to clean the adhesive side without making it worse?
[General Accessories] vectron:
You should be able to lift up the glass, and use a scotch tape (make a roll with a sticky side outside) to get any dust off. Make sure to clean the screen before replying it again.
[General Accessories] type_2:
Awesome, it worked like a charm!
[General Accessories] kaisutam:
This post convinced me to get one. Thanks for the developing info! :D:D:D
[General Accessories] Chima2:
I would get one simply based on your review, but their fed ex priority shipping rate to Europe is a bit too much for me (over 28$!), and there's no mail option (just as well, eh). Since that'll run me for around 69$ for a 39$ case I'll have to pass, as Bodyguardz will ship it to me with USPS priority for 26$, coming to a total of 63$. That, and the advantage program theyt have with the reduced fee on the replacement.

For those looking, one of ours users has wrote short note on his n7100 and iPad experience with the Pure Glass in a review. I'm a noob, so I can't link but here's a hint isource.c om/2013/03/22/bodyguardz-pure/

Thanks for all your time and input vectron et al.
[General Accessories] vectron:
That glass is super tough. Just in the other thread (Zerolemon battery) one of the forum members who is a policeman mentioned about using N2 with Vitreo (and additional weight of ZL battery) as a weapon lol!!! And everything is still in one piece :)

I have to admit that after all this time using this screen protector and going through dozens of cases, and putting through a lot of stress while dragging my screen on the hard surface - I do see some scratches. Those are not noticeable with a screen on, and only under an angle in specific light with screen off, hairline scratches. But considering this is 9H hardened glass - without it I probably would have shredded my film screen protector or scratched the actual N2 screen.
[General Accessories] minazaki:
Just ordered one yesterday based on the review and comments in this thread. Thanks! Should be here tomorrow.
[General Accessories] kaisutam:
I just wanted to report on my Vitreo after a little more than a month. I have made quite a few fellow NoteII owners possibly envious wth the crisp view and ease of cleaning this screen cover has. I am also using the zero lemon 9300 battery and the defender mod. My Note II is custom at this point!!!

Sent from my supercharged megawatt NoteII.
[General Accessories] minazaki:
After a few weeks with the VITREO on my Note 2, I have to say, it is the best screen protector I've ever used on any device. Totally worth the price. It pales in comparison to vectron's review, but here's a link to my review on Amazon, with some tips on how to get a perfect install: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3H9GVMW6IILGD/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm

If anyone is hesitating about picking one of these up, you should just pull the trigger.
[General Accessories] Optimistic Pessimist:
Just in regards to this photo, the bullet point under the 'What's included' section that has been sharpie'd over, it says 'Home Button Epoxy Sticker'.

Guessing that they had originally intended for the Vitreo to have included a home button.

Just received mine, and will be installing using the method minazaki posted.
[General Accessories] rogbese:
combo suggestion

Hi Vectron. I just got my SGN2 and I'm in the market for a screen protector and case. I'm very tilted towards this glass protector and was wondering, what case would you recommend to go this SP? I'm also looking at getting the zl9300 battery. Your sincere thoughts please...
[General Accessories] vectron:
VITREO + UAG is the way to go since you will need a bumper to compensate for thickness of the glass. ZL and it's tpu case works ok although tpu bumper is not high enough. ZL should be coming up with its own rugged case which got delayed again to next month.
[General Accessories] Blue6IX:
I cannot believe how much nicer the device is to use with the tempered glass screen protector. I love it.

Anyone on the fence should go for it.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Which one did you get, VITREO or 2nd gen MIME? Either way, tempered glass experience is awesome because you get the same touch feeling as a real glass and extra piece of mind if/when you scratch it. After 4+ months of heavy duty careless use, my VITREO does have micro scratches, but nothing too noticeable. Plus it should have impact protection in direct contact with protruding objects. I love how I can wipe off any fingerprints just with my finger :) But, it does cut on visibility in direct sunlight just like a real glass. That's something you have to live with.
[General Accessories] Blue6IX:
I picked up the Vitreo, based on your review here. I've found your exhaustive reviews to be spot on - generally pre-empting the questions I have that product descriptions don't answer.

One striking thing is that I don't have to have the brightness jacked as high as I did before for the same light levels around me. I am finding that even in this short time, the brightness settings I use are less then they were before.

The application to the device of the glass protector was a lot easier then I thought it would be, knowing ahead of time that it was going to just fit width-wise was a big help.
[General Accessories] henbone11:
http://www.sammobile.com/shop/

Just saw that one, wonder how it compares to the VITREO.
[General Accessories] Blue6IX:
Update:

Had the note 2 mounted to the handlebars on my bike. It was in the Seidio convert case, as I used the belt clip as the mount to attach to the handelbars.

(ingress - bicycle is an unbelievable tactical advantage)

Got caught out in the rain - (quick put the phone in a ziplock bag I carry with and back in the holster) - and took a spill on the bike. Phone was launched from retention, landed on it's corner on the cobblestones and skittered another 20 feet to end up under a parked car.

I was cruising pretty fast when it happened, so there was a lot of energy in the equation when it went airborne.

The phone is fine, the convert case is damaged a bit on the corner where it impacted, but the phone itself is fine.

I am positive the reason the screen is not cracked is because of the tempered glass screen protector, when on the ground bouncing to a stop over the uneven cobblestones it was screen down against the ground.

Between the convert case and the vitreo screen protector, the device is still in pristine condition.

Just thought I would post an update in case anyone was on the fence for this. The convert case was mostly responsible for the phone being okay, sure, but without the heavy glass reinforcement any of those sharp points that kept hitting the screen before it stopped would have wrecked it.
[General Accessories] vectron:
Great story Blue6IX! With CONVERT and VITREO you get the best of both worlds, ultimate all around drop protection for the phone and Glass touch feeling of the screen like nothing is on.
[General Accessories] borijess:
What about removing the screen protector. Is the adhesive so strong that it will lift the note screen with it?

Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2! ;)
[General Accessories] vectron:
It shouldn't. Those are designed to be re-used in case if you get a speck of dust during install, etc.
[General Accessories] thrgk:
These work with otter box defender if I remove built in screen protector? Wasn't sure if there is clearance
[General Accessories] vectron:
Hmm, don't remember either. I tried it with modified Defender for Zerolemone mod, and I think the inner plastic frame was sitting right on the edges of Vitreo. I don't think it will be a good idea for that combo. Even if plastic frame sits on top and overlaps with tempered glass, you will get specks of sand in there rubbing between plastic and thick glass.
[General Accessories] thrgk:
Not if you remove the built in screen protector
[General Accessories] vectron:
Here you go, from my Zerolemon review, one of the pictures where you can see exactly how it will look:

Of course, "denfender" built-in screen protector was removed. As you can see there is clearance on the sides and at the bottom, but the top part will be overlapped. Now I remember, that was a part I wasn't too happy with. VITREO is thick, and there is not much clearance underneath since it was designed for a regular peta film screen protector, not a thick tempered glass. That overlap made me nervous.
[General Accessories] thrgk:
Can u trim the top part before applying? Just a little bit
[General Accessories] vectron:
Top part will be easy to break. Of course, if you paid $10 for "denfender" case it might worth a shot, but I wouldn't recommend it with $60. Beside, keep in mind, once you stop trimming even with best tool - it will be very challenging to make plastic smooth like original from the mold. If it's not smooth as a butter, you will run into more scratches. I don't even know where this case is after I modified, so can't go back to play more with it.
[General Accessories] Blue6IX:
once you finish cutting, a very very fine grit sandpaper lightly to polish, then a bic lighter or a candle to slowly melt the plastic smooth. That is many bring in close then pull away after a brief second on the flame.

Melting plastic is an art form, and always observe safe usage where fire is concerned. I work with fire professionally, so it's a natural thing for me to do - and also the only way to smooth out the plastic without either printing or injection molding a new piece.

For all the repetition around here about how each person assumes the responsibility of the actions they take, if I can't mention melting plastic to smooth out the cut edges I don't know where I can. So don't burn your house down.
[General Accessories] thrgk:
I meant cut the screen protector
[General Accessories] borijess:
If you remove this glass and clean the adhesive side. What type of adhesive does it use? Just wondering just in case I need to make some. :D

Sent from the TermiNOTEr 2! ;)
[General Accessories] thrgk:
If I take a razor blade can I fut the top piece of the screen protector off? Or would it crack? I want to use it with my ob defender.

Thanks
[General Accessories] Optimistic Pessimist:
You can not cut a tempered glass screen protector, not with a razor or a regular glass cutting tool ( whilst technically you can cut tempered glass, with the laser method or hot wire method, neither are practical for this application). Any attempts to do so, will simply result in the tempered glass shattering.

The easier solution, as mentioned above, would be to modify the Otterbox case to accommodate the tempered glass screen protector. Whether the results are good or bad, is dependent on your skills/techniques/luck on modifying it.

It's a special type of silicone adhesive. You would need to able to apply a perfectly even layer of silicone adhesive, for it to be used in a way that would be functional and aesthetically acceptable.
[General Accessories] eaststyler:
Glass-M problem

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seller said installation problem...anybody got problem like me :confused:
[General Accessories] vectron:
Where did you buy it? Who is the seller? There shouldn't be any installation problems, although you might see "wet" spots which cure themselves overnight.
[General Accessories] iceblade997:
Bought a Vitreo because of this review a few weeks ago and incredibly happy with it. It feels great - much better than the original glass, and I love the tapered edges. Thanks for the review :D.
[General Accessories] Braneless:
Just ordered one of these based on your review and Amazon reviews.

My Zaggs invisishield tore right in the middle today, after only 3 weeks of gentle use. I disliked the Zaggs from the get-go and have high hopes for the Vitreo.
[General Accessories] Braneless:
Vitreo arrived today and was installed within minutes. Only two small "wet" spots at the edges.

Installation was far easier than any of the soft screen protectors, as it is easy to align and the Vitreo doesn't try to fold over on itself. The home button and front camera sensor make for great landmarks for alignment...I simply lined it up and dropped it straight down.

The look and feel of the Vitreo is light years ahead of the standard zaggs invisishield POS. What I disliked most about the zaggs is the sticky/grabby feel when using both my fingers and s-pen. The Vitreo is extremely smooth and feels fantastic.

Thank you very much for this write-up, for I don't know if I would have ever pulled the trigger on this relatively expensive protector, especially after wasting nearly $20 on the Zaggs, which unexpectedly ripped right in the center of my screen. Thanks again!
[General Accessories] xelanetloads:
Pretty cool this thread is still alive. Well really quick... this screen protector is great. In fact it is so great that a customer came into my store yesterday with a broken LCD but intact Digitizer. If she had been using a D3O from T-Mobile she would have been saved.

From Tweaked SGH-T889
[General Accessories] paulosaints:
Mine arrived today. Just installed it! In the end i've got a bubble on top left, i believe it will disappear, and a raised lip on top right... i hope it glues totally until tomorrow!
[General Accessories] vectron:
Yeah, wait until tomorrow. Bubble should disappear, let's hope the same for a raised lip. That shouldn't happen unless there is a bubble underneath? Wait for a day or two and then if its still there, post a picture.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BuhO.-:
Hi, im new here.

Well my question is: if is possible move the clock (who is in the center) to right side (original) because i dont like center clock :( .

And i have one more question : which is the best custom rom for S5830i (JB/ICS Style) ? (I know we dont have a cyanogen mod 9 or 10 :/ for this model )

Greetings

PD : Sorry for my bad english, i speak spanish.
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iamareebjamal:
1st. You will have to Decompile SystemUI.apk in order to do so,

If you are keen and ready to do so, go in development section and see my post in SGS3 v1 ROM Thread

2nd. There are no best ROM for our, every ROM is best in its own aspects, I may like one and you may like another

The present Jelly Bean ROMs for our device :

*Jelly Blast

*Simplicity v5 + 5.1/5.2 patch

*IceDroid

*Andromeda

*Excalibur

etc
[Galaxy Ace S5830i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BuhO.-:
Thanks for answer.

Respect to decompile, i dont have a idea of what is it, anyways im gonna do it, but i didnt found the post of what you are talking about, can u send me a link? i really want the clock to the right LOL.

Thanks in advance.

PD : In this rom, what method works to expand internal memory?